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Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Venue: Please Touch Museum 4231 North Concourse Drive Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-581-3181
Musicians: Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble University of the Arts School of Music Louie Miranda Mike DeCastro Trio Francis Coates Ensemble Putumayo Kids Information: The 18th Annual Junior Jazz Festival is Philadelphia’s only event dedicated to introducing young children to the wonderful world of jazz. Live music, theater performances, and educational activities will fill Please Touch Museum for five weeks focusing on musical expression and the history of jazz. Top kid-friendly musicians will take the stage of the museum’s Playhouse on each weekend between January 30 and February 28. The schedule includes Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble (Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 20-21), the University of the Arts School of Music (Feb. 6-7), Louie Miranda (Feb. 13-15), and Putumayo Kids (Feb. 28). Kids will also learn a bit of jazz history by taking in weekday performances of “Scat Cat’s Junior Jazz Jamboree.” This interactive theater show tells the “tail” of an everyday alley cat who happens upon “Max Roach,” who teaches her the history of jazz. Max also introduces her to some of the well known artists who made it popular – Stingray Charles, Bunny Goodman, Louie Arm and Hammerstrong and Piggy Lee. “Scat Cat’s Junior Jazz Jamboree” will be on the Please Touch Playhouse stage weekdays February 1-26, with performances Mondays- Fridays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Venue Website: http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org Artist Website: http://www.arpeggiojazzensemble.com/
Time: 2 Sets--8:00p.m. & 9:30p.m. Venue: The Baha'i Center-John Birks Gillespie Auditorium 53 East 11th Street New York City, NY 10003 (212)-222-5159
Musicians: Scot Albertson--Vocals Daryl Kojak--Pianist/Musical Director Cameron Brown--Bass Anthony Pinciotti--Drums "Sweet" Sue Terry--Alto Sax & Flute Dave Pietro--Alto & Tenor Saxes & Flute Information: Hosted by Mike Longo. Scot & the Band will be performing music from Scot's NEW 5th CD to be Released in June 2010. Venue Website: bahainyc.org/jazz.html Artist Website: http://www.ScotAlbertson.com
Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Eight Mile Creek 240 Mulberry Street New York, NY 212-431-4635
Musicians: Daniel Carter, tenor, alto, trumpet, flute Demian Richardson, trumpet Rebecca Schmoyer, guitar David Moss, bass Information: Demian Richardson, a native of New York, is a classically-trained trumpet player. He started playing trumpet at the age of eight and attended New England Conservatory of Music. Since then he has been in demand as a jazz instrumentalist and has been touring, recording and performing in jazz, blues, soul, hardcore and hip-hop settings. He is featured on many recordings and his most recent CD, The Gowanus Recordings, was released this year on Brooklyn’s 577 Records. He has performed with many distinguished artists, including Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman, Jimmy Giuffre, Joe Maneri, Ran Blake, Allen Ginsberg, Lester Bowie, Philip Wilson, William Parker, Daniel Carter, Ed Schuller, John Blum, Dennis Charles, and the band Fishbone.
David Moss is from Oakland, California. Prior to moving to New York City, he studied and performed with Damon Smith and Wolfgang Fuchs at concerts organized by the "Bay Area Improviser's Organization." In New York, he studied with William Parker, Mark Dresser and Ornette Coleman and graduated from The City College University with a BFA in Jazz Performance. He continues to perform with William Parker, Federico Ughi, Lakecia Benjamin, Jason Kao Hwang, Daniel Carter, Demian Richardson, Gunter Gruner, Andy Jordan, Aaron Scott, and the band "Search."
Rebecca Schmoyer studied classical guitar with Dennis Cinelli at Montclair State University. She is currently a member of the Harry Partch Ensemble, a microtonal chamber group directed by composer Dean Drummond. She plays with Chemistry Set, featuring New York legend Daniel Carter, and in trio with Demian Richardson and bassist David Moss. As a guitarist and chamber musician she has performed and toured in Germany, Holland, the Czech Republic, the U.S. and Canada.
Time: 2pm & 7pm Venue: St David's Episcopal Church 304 East Seventh Street Austin , TX 78701 512.472.1196
Musicians: David Stevens The Morris Nelms Quartet, featuring Alex Coke Information: Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door (special 2 PM matinee $25 per person) Check, cash or credit card accepted
Reservations number: 512.472.1196
Event Description: An evening with David Stevens and the Morris Nelms Quartet, featuring Alex Coke, performing some of the greatest love songs ever written, including “I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good,” “Embraceable You,” & other sweet songs for the romantic. Includes a feast of delectable desserts, complimentary champagne and a live auction. Proceeds benefit freshwater wells in Malawi. Limited Seating. Reserved tables available call Nancy at 512-610-3549.
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Time: 7:30 PM Venue: First Lutheran Church 64th & State Line Mission Hills, KS 66208 913-362-4150
Musicians: Bobby Watson Information: Heart to Heart to Haiti benefit features an evening with extraordinary jazz saxophonist Bobby Watson. All proceeds to benefit the Haitian earthquake disaster response work of Heart to Heart international. Short opening stint by local Haitian ensemble, followed by an update on earthquake relief efforts by representative from The Haitian Community Center of the Midwest. Tickets $20, at the door or in advance by calling 913-362-4150. Credit cards accepted. Venue Website: http://www.firstlutherankc.com Artist Website: www.bobbywatson.com
Time: 4:30pm Venue: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society at the Douglas Beach House 307 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 650-726-2020
Musicians: Terry Disley Lorn Leber Erik Jekabson Sheldon Brown Dan Feiszli Jason Lewis Marquinho Brasil Information: UK jazz pianist and composer Disley brings a special dose of “Red Hot & Romantic jazz!”for Valentine’s Day -- A heady mix of exciting original be-bop, jazz, salsa, latin, reggae and world-music. Disley who played with Acoustic Alchemy (2 Grammy Nominations), Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Madness, Mick Jagger, Bryan Ferry, Dave Stewart, Van Morrison, Bon Jovi, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Eddie Henderson, Tom Jones, and Lou Reed also opened shows for jazz giants McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, Chick Corea and Monty Alexander.
Time: Early Performance 7-8 pm or Late Performance 9-10 pm Venue: Spec’s Spot Lounge in Broadmoor West 1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80906 719-388-8953
Musicians: Jamie Davis Nelson Rangell The Ken Miller Trio
