Bill Evans News

The first annual Warwick Jazz Festival will take place from August 26th to the 29th. This event, conceived and produced by local jazz musician Steve Rubin, in cooperation with venues presenting live music, the village of Warwick and local business will be an extension of a vibrant local jazz culture.

Michael Barrett, General Director of Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, has announced the second annual Caramoor Fall Festival, headlined by such luminaries as cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Broadway legend Patti LuPone, jazz guitarist Bill Frisell and The Knights Chamber Orchestra conducted by Eric Jacobson.

ComposersCollaborative, inc's 'subversive night club series' Serial Underground launches its 2010/11 season with a special program, Wednesday September 15, 6:00 PM at the Cornelia Street Café, NYC

Pianist Amina Figarova performs at Dizzy's Coca Cola Club as part of Jazz at Lincoln Center on Monday, August 9th at 7:30 and 9:30PM. Cover is $20 for adults and $10 for students with a valid student ID. She will be lauching her new CD, Sketches, during her US tour. The rest of her sextet are Bart Platteau, flutes; Ernie Hammes, trumpet; Marc Mommaas, tenor saxophone; Jeroen Vierdag, bass; and Chris 'Buckshot' Strik, drums. To purchase tickets online, please visit: http://jalc.org.

Pianist Amina Figarova performs at Dizzy's Coca Cola Club as part of Jazz at Lincoln Center on Monday, August 9th at 7:30 and 9:30PM. Cover is $20 for adults and $10 for students with a valid student ID. She will be lauching her new CD, Sketches, during her US tour. The rest of her sextet are Bart Platteau, flutes; Ernie Hammes, trumpet; Marc Mommaas, tenor saxophone; Jeroen Vierdag, bass; and Chris 'Buckshot' Strik, drums. To purchase tickets online, please visit: http://jalc.org.

The consummate artistry of Miles Davis and the scope of his musical vision at Columbia Records is paid the ultimate tribute on The Genius of Miles Davis. For the first time, this new collection brings together the eight deluxe multi-CD box sets that were known as The Miles Davis Series.

The Quintet, a group lead by the pianist Aruán Ortiz, is inspired by eccletic influences such as Afro-Cuban music, jazz, contemporary classical composition and visual arts, etc. as the impetus for generating musical material. The idea of creating an ensemble that pushes boundaries and expands the language of the music from the foundation of jazz has been Aruán's goal since its beginning.

This Week At Cornelia Street Cafe Mon Jul 12 at 9:00PM AKSHARA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Lisa Hearns, one of today's most sophisticated and talented voices in jazz, will perform two sets at the Kitano, on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Part of the evening will focus on celebrating the music of Bill Evans; Hearns will also share some of her favorite songs with the audience, including selections by Alan & Marilyn Bergman.

Lisa Hearns will be appearing on Wednesday, July 7th at 8:00 & 10:00 P.M. at The Kitano (66 Park Avenue at 38th Street, New York, NY). Reservations are advised: 212-885-7119 or http://www.kitano.com. For more information on Lisa Hearns, please visit http://www.lisahearns.com.

The first annual Warwick Jazz Festival will take place from August 26th to the 29th. This event, conceived and produced by local jazz musician Steve Rubin, in cooperation with venues presenting live music, the village of Warwick and local business will be an extension of a vibrant local jazz culture.

Lisa Hearns, one of today's most sophisticated and talented voices in jazz, will perform two sets at the Kitano, on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Part of the evening will focus on celebrating the music of Bill Evans; Hearns will also share some of her favorite songs with the audience, including selections by Alan & Marilyn Bergman.

The Hollywood Bowl launches its 89th season with the 2010 edition of the always-memorable Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Concert, Friday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m.

The Hollywood Bowl launches its 89th season with the 2010 edition of the always-memorable Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Concert, Friday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m.

Carmen Souza's voice purrs like kernels of corn swirling on a traditional wooden platter one moment and bursts with a perfect blue note the next. It rings like a red-hot solo and sighs like a ship-deck lament. It finds the sweet spot between Birdland and the white sands of Cape Verde, the archipelago far off the coast of West Africa

The Cornelia Street Cafe has announced its schedule for this weekend.

The Cornelia Street Cafe has announced its schedule for this weekend.

The Cornelia Street Cafe has announced its schedule for this weekend.

The Jazz Education Network (JEN) will hold it's inaugural conference 'Shaping the Future of Jazz Education' on the campus of the University of Missouri - St. Louis May 20-22, 2010. Cost for the 3 day conference is $150; $110 for one day with special prices for spouses and students. Evening Concerts are $30. For tickets and more information visit JazzEdNet.org.

The Jazz Education Network (JEN) will hold it's inaugural conference 'Shaping the Future of Jazz Education' on the campus of the University of Missouri - St. Louis May 20-22, 2010. Cost for the 3 day conference is $150; $110 for one day with special prices for spouses and students. Evening Concerts are $30. For tickets and more information visit JazzEdNet.org.