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News: Performance / Tour

Remembering The Miles Davis Classic "Kind Of Blue" Jimmy Cobb’s So What Band Featuring Jeremy Pelt, Vincent Herring Javon Jackson, Larry Willis & Buster Williams

January 28, 2011

Friday, February 11, 2011 at 8:00PM in the Science Center Theater on the Campus of Montgomery County Community College (Blue Bell, PA) Blue Bell, PA—A highlight of the Lively Arts Series Transitions will be a performance of “Kind of Blue: Remembering the Miles Davis classic featuring Jimmy Cobb's So What Band. They will be presented in ...

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Article: Live Review

Chuck Anderson/Jimmy Bruno: Philadelphia, January 15, 2011

by Victor L. Schermer
January 26, 2011

Chuck Anderson/Jimmy Bruno DuoRoller's Flying Fish8142 Germantown AvenuePhiladelphia, PA Saturday, January 15, 2011 When two self-propelled master guitarists like Chuck Anderson and Jimmy Bruno get together, it's a certainty that sparks are going to fly, but not necessarily in what direction. How would these two individualistic players combine forces--and why? ...

News: Performance / Tour

Emilio Solla & the Tango Jazz Conspiracy at The Painted Bride Arts Center on February 5

January 26, 2011

Got tango? The single most essential figure in the history of tango, Argentina's greatest world music export—bandoneon-composer Astor Piazolla—would approve of your decision to take passage alongside Emilio Solla. Considered one of the foremost tango jazz pianists in the business today, Solla delivers earthy folkloric tango styling arranged within a modern jazz structure. Expect minor key ...

News: Recording

Korey Riker Releases Debut Recording "Prehumous"

January 25, 2011

Korey Riker has had the honor of working with The Roots, John Legend, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Ursula Rucker, Eric Roberson, Fantasia, Chrisette Michelle, Jennifer Hudson and many others. About Prehumous Prehumous, the debut album from Philadelphia saxophonist, Korey Riker, features eight original compositions supported by a cutting-edge ensemble. Lending their talents are ...

News: Performance / Tour

Donny McCaslin Quartet at Chris' Jazz Cafe on January 29, 2011

January 23, 2011

The Donny McCaslin Quartet will be performing at Chris Jazz Cafe on January 29, 2011. McCaslin is touring in support of his recently released CD Perpetual Motion Declaration on the Greenleaf label. DONNY MCCASLIN QUARTET Donny McCaslin saxophone Uri Caine piano Scott Colley bass Nate Smith drums January ...

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Jazz Bridge Presents Odean Pope at the Cheltenham Art Center on February 2nd

January 23, 2011

Appearing at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA on February 2nd 2011 will be saxophonist Odean Pope with his band featuring pianist George Burton, bassist Lee Smith, and drummer Craig McIver. One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 215-517-8337 Saxophonist Odean Pope, after integrating several musical ...

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Article: Live Review

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops: Philadelphia, December 31, 2010

by Victor L. Schermer
January 22, 2011

Peter Nero and The Philly Pops“Swinging in the New Year"The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia, PA December 31, 2010 Peter Nero is that rare musician who can negotiate between classical forms, the jazz idiom, popular music and light-hearted humor, generating great energy in his co-musicians and audiences. So ...

News: Performance / Tour

Organ Improvisations | Poems

January 21, 2011

On January 28, Ars Nova Workshop welcomes Amina Claudine Myers to Philadelphia for a solo pipe organ performance at St. Mark’s Church. Called “a virtuoso pianist and organist” by musician and scholar George Lewis, Myers is a first wave member of the AACM who has worked with Archie Shepp, Muhal Richard Abrams, Henry Threadgill, and Lester ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Aaron Goldberg's Trio with Omer Avital and Eric Harland in Harrisburg on Sunday, February 20th

January 21, 2011

The Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz are proud to present the Aaron Goldberg Trio with Aaron Goldberg (piano), Omer Avital (bass) and Eric Harland (drums) on Sunday, February 20th, beginning at 6 PM. Opening at 5 pm will be the Bucknell University Jazz Band, under the direction of Barry Long. The concert will take place in ...

News: Performance / Tour

From the Abyss to the Astral

January 15, 2011

Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to welcome the Jemeel Moondoc Trio, featuring bassist Hilliard Greene and drummer Chad Taylor, to West Philadelphia for a free concert at The Rotunda on Thursday, January 20. Saxophonist Jemeel Moondoc was a co-founder of Ensemble Muntu, one of the most daring and innovative Loft Era groups, which included dynamic musicians ...