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.

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

The 50th anniversary of Aretha Franklin's arrival on the popular music scene is set for a major celebration in 2011.

Mac Gollehon at Zinc Bar Tuesday, January 18th

A very special Valentines-themed Southern Songbook concert, Desire and Death: Love songs on yearning and loss, will be hosted by Honeydogs frontman Adam Levy and the Local Show's Dave Campbell on Monday, February 14 at 7:30pm. Guest musicians include John Munson, Aby Wolf, Darren Jackson, Alicia Wiley, Holly Newsom, Alexei Casselle, Chastity Brown, Minor Kingdom (Kristian Melom), Grant Cutler and Ryan Paul.

Bob Gluck (Piano), Joe Giardullo (Soprano Saxophone,) and Christopher Dean Sullivan (Bass)