Les Davis News

It was announced today that Wayne Shorter is due to perform at the Barbican Centre in London and at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in South Africa.

It was announced today that Wayne Shorter is due to perform at the Barbican Centre in London and at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in South Africa. How cool is that? Real.

JazzReach presents Hangin' With The Giants featuring Metta Quintet and special guests, as part of the Programs for Young Audiences series at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Hangin' With The Giants is a live multi-media performance aimed at introducing jazz music to children in an entertaining and interactive way. The show is recommended for children in grades K-4. Performances are Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association's 2010/11 Toyota Symphonies for Youth (TSFY) concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall continues on Saturday, February 19, at 11 a.m., with an original concert production designed to educate young audiences about the differences and similarities of jazz for the orchestra and for a quintet. Young audiences will learn about listening and teamwork, how to 'speak jazz,' and be introduced to improvisation and scatting through participation and musical demonstrations featuring excerpts from Dvork's Symphony No. 9, Mingus' Better Git It In Your Soul, Bernstein's Times Square 1944, Ellington's It Don't Mean A Thing and two special arrangements of Itsy Bitsy Spider and Arachnology, arranged especially for this production. This concert repeats on Saturday, February 26 at 11 a.m.

It was announced today that Wayne Shorter is due to perform at the Barbican Centre in London and at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in South Africa.

From February 8-13, 2011, saxophonist Steve Wilson's 50th Birthday will be celebrated at New York's Jazz Standard.

It was announced today that Wayne Shorter is due to perform at the Barbican Centre in London and at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in South Africa. How cool is that? Real.

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly presents Black History Month 2011. The Adrienne Arsht Center is preparing to host a variety of activities and performances celebrating the African Diaspora throughout the month of February. These include the gospel musical CROWNS, FESTEJO: PERU NEGRO & EVA AYLLON, RHAW/RENNIE HARRIS AWE-INSPIRING WORKS, FREE GOSPEL SUNDAYS WITH KURT CARR, ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER, and JAZZ ROOTS: CELEBRATING MILES.

Mac Gollehon comes to Port 41 Thursday Feb.3rd at 8pm.

An exciting range of performances including a post-modern variety show, a contemporary psychedelic funk opera, a celebration for the acclaimed Apollo Theater in conjunction with its 75th anniversary exhibition, and the U.S. debut of Daorum, an innovative collaboration between Korean and Australian jazz musicians highlight the next three months of TARGET® FREE THURSDAYS at the David Rubenstein Atrium.

Mac Gollehon to play at Port 41 on Thursday Feb. 3rd at 8pm featuring Mac Gollehon on trumpet and trombone, Michael Grey on trombone, Noriko Kamo on organ, and Craig Haynes on drums. Port 41 is located at 355 W. 41st St. For more information call 212-947-1188 or visit http://www.port41bar.com/. There is a $10 cover charge. Visit http://www.mac-nyc.com/ for more information regarding Mac Gollehon's new CD, 'Straight Ahead,' featuring Mac Gollehon, Ron McClure, Ronnie Cuber, Victor Lewis, Warren Smith. American Showplace Street Date: 2011.

Legendary bassist/vocalist of Cream and former member of Tony Williams' Lifetime Jack Bruce joins forces with guitarist Vernon Reid, organist John Medeski and drummer Cindy Blackman from January 27 - 30 at the Blue Note. These celebrated musicians in multiple genres have all been deeply influenced by Williams and his music. For Jack Bruce, paying tribute to Williams is a homecoming that is more than welcome. 'One of the greatest highlights of my musical career was playing with Tony's amazing band,' he said. 'Together I believe we can rekindle the spirit of a more joyous and optimistic era.'

Legendary bassist/vocalist of Cream and former member of Tony Williams' Lifetime Jack Bruce joins forces with guitarist Vernon Reid, organist John Medeski and drummer Cindy Blackman from January 27 - 30 at the Blue Note. These celebrated musicians in multiple genres have all been deeply influenced by Williams and his music. For Jack Bruce, paying tribute to Williams is a homecoming that is more than welcome. 'One of the greatest highlights of my musical career was playing with Tony's amazing band,' he said. 'Together I believe we can rekindle the spirit of a more joyous and optimistic era.'

An exciting range of performances including a post-modern variety show, a contemporary psychedelic funk opera, a celebration for the acclaimed Apollo Theater in conjunction with its 75th anniversary exhibition, and the U.S. debut of Daorum, an innovative collaboration between Korean and Australian jazz musicians highlight the next three months of TARGET® FREE THURSDAYS at the David Rubenstein Atrium.

Building upon the success of last year's sold-out run at the Southern Theater, James Sewell Ballet returns with a very special set of world premieres from emerging choreographic voices. Featured dancemakers include Afro-modern hip-hop artist Kenna Cottman, eclectic James Sewell Ballet company member Chris Hannon, SAGE award winner Judith Howard and movement maverick Patrick Corbin, long time leading dancer with Paul Taylor and now artistic director of CorbinDances which is celebrating its 5th anniversary. The performance will also feature a new solo work by James Sewell.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents 'shades of love,' a special BNY Mellon JazzLive exclusive the weekend before Valentine's Day, featuring the music of jazz star, Sean Jones.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem announces their Jan. 24 - Jan. 30,2011 Schedule

National Jazz Museum in Harlem announces their Jan. 24 - Jan. 30,2011 Schedule

An exciting range of performances including a post-modern variety show, a contemporary psychedelic funk opera, a celebration for the acclaimed Apollo Theater in conjunction with its 75th anniversary exhibition, and the U.S. debut of Daorum, an innovative collaboration between Korean and Australian jazz musicians highlight the next three months of TARGET® FREE THURSDAYS at the David Rubenstein Atrium.

Mac Gollehon at Zinc Bar Tuesday, January 18th Showtimes 9:30pm-11pm-1am