CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 9/22/13

Saturday, September 28, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: TOMMY TUNE IN 'TAPS, TUNES, AND TALL TALES' AT FEINSTEIN'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: TOMMY TUNE IN 'TAPS, TUNES, AND TALL TALES' AT FEINSTEIN'S

Tommy Tune brings his show 'Taps, Tunes, and Tall Tales' to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) on Thursday through Saturday, September 26th through 28th at 8:00 pm (7:00 pm Saturday). Musical director Michael Biagi on piano. In his show 'Taps, Tunes and Tall Tales', Broadway's tallest tapper takes to the world's smallest stage, dancing, singing and tale-telling through 50 years of big time showmanship - all on only 4 square feet! Tommy Tune has enchanted audiences for decades with his charisma, vision, and innovation. He has been honored with nine Tony Awards recognizing him as an outstanding performer, choreographer, and director: Best Actor in a Musical for My One and Only, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Seesaw, Best Choreography for A Day in Hollywood/ A Night in the Ukraine, My One and Only, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies, and Best Direction of a Musical for Nine, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies. There is a $30-$65 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: JEREMY PELT AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: JEREMY PELT AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Jazz trumpeter Jeremy Pelt will perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, September 27th & 28th at 8:00 pm. Pelt is an up and coming firebrand in the tradition of Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard. A California native, Jeremy Pelt arrived in New York in 1998 after graduating from Berklee College of Music. Once he got there, it wasn't long before he started being noticed by a lot of top musicians in the city. His first professional Jazz gig was playing with the Mingus Big Band. Pelt has performed and/or recorded with some of the jazz world's most high profile players including Roy Hargrove, Ravi Coltrane, Greg Osby, Cassandra Wilson and the Mingus Big Band among others. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: ROY AYERS AT BLUES ALLEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: ROY AYERS AT BLUES ALLEY

Vibraphonist Roy Ayers will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, September 26th through 29th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Ayers could very well be the best jazz/R&B artist you don't know. In his 40-plus years as a vibraphonist, he has produced a string of soul and funk classics, like "We Live In Brooklyn Baby" and "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," that has arguably made him the second-most sampled musician in hip-hop, after James Brown. Constantly performing and recording since the 1960's, he is the most well known jazz vibraphonists. He has produced some of the most loved modern soul-jazz records of all time. Classics beyond genre such as, "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", most influential afro-jazz with musician Fela Kuti, "Africa - Centre Of The World", and the most seminal jazz-funk, such as "Running Away". Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: BERNIE SENENSKY'S TRIBUTE TO "JAZZ AT MASSEY HALL"

CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: BERNIE SENENSKY'S TRIBUTE TO "JAZZ AT MASSEY HALL"

On Friday & Saturday, September 27th & 28th at 9:00 pm, THE JAZZ BISTRO(251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) will present a tribute to arguably the finest jazz concert that ever took place in Toronto, at Massey Hall! It was sixty years ago that Massey Hall was host to what has been forever heralded as "The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever". For one glorious night, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Bud Powell and Charles Mingus left an indelible mark on the history of jazz in Toronto and throughout the world. It was the only time these five giants of jazz recorded as a unit, and the last recorded meeting of Parker and Gillespie. The audience was small - the checks bounced - but the music was legend. Pianist Bernie Senensky brings his own tribute of this concert to Jazz Bistro supported by Jake Wilkinson - Trumpet, Darryl Orr - Saxophone, Barry Elmes - Drums and Steve Wallace - Bass - the audience will be large - the cheques won't bounce - and the music will be legend. There is a $15 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: NEW GARY BURTON QUARTET 70th BIRTHDAY TOUR

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: NEW GARY BURTON QUARTET 70th BIRTHDAY TOUR

New Gary Burton Quartet 70th Birthday Tour with special guest Arturo Sandoval will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday & Saturday, September 27th & 28th , with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. On Gary Burton's debut release on Mack Avenue Records, Common Ground, the Grammy-winning pioneer of the four-mallet technique of playing the vibes is not only delivering his first studio album since 2005, but is also introducing his latest band. Known as the New Gary Burton Quartet, the group is comprised of guitarist Julian Lage, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Antonio Sanchez. Common Ground features 10 tunes, including six remarkable originals by quartet members as well as two impressive numbers by pianist Vadim Neselovskyi (a former Burton band member), a gem from the Keith Jarrett songbook and an intriguing arrangement of the standard "My Funny Valentine," spotlighting Lage. Well-known throughout his five-decade career for his quartets (beginning with his 1967 group featuring Larry Coryell, Roy Haynes and Steve Swallow), Burton is returning to the configuration for the first time since the mid-'90s. He expresses great enthusiasm for the new band's alchemy. Dinner/Show: $70 Show only: $30.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: HELEN SUNG: ANTHEM FOR A NEW DAY - ALBUM PREVIEW EVENT

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: HELEN SUNG: ANTHEM FOR A NEW DAY - ALBUM PREVIEW EVENT

Helen Sung: Anthem for a New Day - Album Preview Event will be presented atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday through Sunday, September 27th through 29th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Helen Sung is a mighty force on piano, an adept soloist who combines her classical background with a passionate dedication to jazz and the feel of swing. Winner of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Piano Competition and featured in 2011 on Wynton Marsalis' "Who's Got Next: Jazz Musicians to Watch" list, Sung's career has exploded since she entered the scene in the last decade. Though she currently works with top-shelf bands such as the Mingus Big Band and T.S. Monk Band, she has received the highest praise for her own albums, and she will preview the upcoming 'Anthem for a New Day' at Dizzy's. Her past releases have included originals and inspired interpretations of compositions from Duke Ellington, Bud Powell, Fiddler on the Roof, and Thelonious Monk (the latter of which, not surprisingly, seems to be a favorite source of material). Featuring an equally accomplished band, this will be a sizzling set of straight-ahead jazz and post-bop. There is a $35-$45 cover depending on date.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ALEXIS P. SUTER BAND AT THE IRIDIUM

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ALEXIS P. SUTER BAND AT THE IRIDIUM

The Alexis P. Suter Band performs at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Friday & Saturday,, September 27th & 28th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. A true vocal phenomenon, bass/baritone powerhouse Suter and her band began wowing audiences in the northeast as regular performers at Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble Sessions in Woodstock, NY. Since then, they have been in constant demand at North American festivals including, The Toronto Waterfront Blues Festival, The Cincinnati Blues Festival, FloydFest in Floyd, VA, The Kitchener Blues Festival in Kitchener, Ontario, Briggs Farm Blues Festival, PA; The Pocono Blues Festival; The Vermont Blues Festival, The Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival in British Columbia and The Columbia Blues Festival in Columbia, SC. There is a $27.50 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHICK COREA & THE VIGIL AT THE BLUE NOTE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHICK COREA & THE VIGIL AT THE BLUE NOTE

An NEA Jazz Master, 20-time Grammy winner, prolific composer and undisputed keyboard virtuoso, Chick Corea (piano & keyboards) will perform with the Vigil (Hadrien Feraud, bass; Marcus Gilmore, drums; Tim Garland, saxes, flute, bass clarinet; Charles Altura, guitar) at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, September 23rd through 29th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Corea has attained living legend status after four decades of unparalleled creativity and an artistic output that is simply staggering. From straight ahead to avant-garde, bebop to fusion, children's songs to chamber music, along with some far-reaching forays into symphonic works, Chick has touched an astonishing number of musical bases in his illustrious career while maintaining a standard of excellence that is awe-inspiring. A tirelessly creative spirit, Chick continues to forge ahead, continually reinventing himself in the process. Since embarking on a solo career in 1966, Chick has been at the forefront of jazz, both as a renowned pianist forging new ground with his acoustic jazz bands and as an innovative electric keyboardist with Return to Forever and the Elektric Band. His extensive discography boasts numerous essential albums, beginning with his 1968 classic, Now He Sings, Now He Sobs. There is a $45 cover.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BUD POWELL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT BIRDLAND

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BUD POWELL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT BIRDLAND

The Bud Powell Birthday Celebration featuring Tim Hagans (trumpet) Greg Osby (alto sax) Dan Tepfer (piano) Lonnie Plaxico (bass) Matt Wilson (drums) will be presented at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, September 24th through 28th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Along with our namesake, Charlie "Bird" Parker, and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, pianist Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 - July 31, 1966) is considered to be one of the creators of the style of modern jazz known as bebop. Despite his tragically short life, including bouts of mental illness, alcoholism and a self-imposed period of exile in Paris, Powell helped to define modern jazz piano technique while his brutal life story went on to inspire the Oscar winning film "'Round Midnight." This all-star birthday tribute will feature influential bebop compositions that Powell left behind including "Bouncin' with Bud," "Dance of the Infidels," "Budo," "Tempus Fugit," and "Un Poco Loco." There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LYNN AHRENS & STEPHEN FLAHERTY DELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF COLLABORATION

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LYNN AHRENS & STEPHEN FLAHERTY DELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF COLLABORATION

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 ) presents the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty with "Nice Fighting You: A 30th Anniversary Celebration" with two shows nightly on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 26th, 27th & 28th. The shows will feature songs and stories from Ragtime, Once on This Island, My Favorite Year, Seussical, Lucky Stiff, the upcoming Rocky, and more. Musical director is Ted Sperling, with arrangements by Neil Douglas Reilly. The six shows will feature their best known songs, rare gems and even some never before heard material, performed by a rotating cast of Broadway stars. On Saturday, September 28th at 8:00 pm will feature Lilla Crawford, Kevin Chamberlin, Quentin Darrington, Lewis Grosso, LaChanze, Marin Mazzie and Jessica Molaskey. At 11:00 the cast will include Annaleigh Ashford, Kevin Chamberlin, Quentin Darrington, Lewis Grosso, Julie Halston, Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie, Jessica Molaskey and Bobby Steggert. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $40-$65 cover plus a $25-$30 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: GROUNDSTONE: GOSPEL, R&B, DOO WOP & SOUL

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: GROUNDSTONE: GOSPEL, R&B, DOO WOP & SOUL

GroundStone, vocal group brings you the sounds and styling of yesteryear as well as today at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Saturday, September 28th at 4:00 pm. GroundStone consists of four singers & an upright bass player. GroundStone seeks to be your total "entertainment experience" you can lose yourself in their music. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DINA MARTINA: A DOUR PALETTE AT THE BEECHMAN

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DINA MARTINA: A DOUR PALETTE AT THE BEECHMAN

Cult sensation DINA MARTINA returns to New York with DINA MARTINA: A DOUR PALETTE at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ). Show dates are Thursday through Sunday, September 26th through 29th & Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30 pm, and Friday & Saturday, October 4th & 5th at 9:30 pm. After attaining cult status in her native town of Seattle and touring nationally, Martina's official New York debut in 2005 sold out in minutes. Her follow-up shows have left jaded audiences (including Whoopi Goldberg, John Waters, Matt Stone, John Cameron Mitchell, Margaret Cho, Bruce Vilanch, Joyce Dewitt, and Jeff Stryker) stunned and clamoring for more. DINA MARTINA: A DOUR PALETTE, like all of Martina's surreal shows, is a nearly indescribable night of unique entertainment that assaults the senses like no other show. Dina promises a delightful blend of unequalled song, unnecessary dance, unattractive costumes, and unbelievable video. There is a $22 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. To purchase advance tickets call 212-352-3101 or visit http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com .
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye have teamed up for another evening of "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturdays September 21st & 28th at 8:00 pm. They are joined by Ricky Ritzel (as Mort) at the piano. These MAC Award winning performers (Best Impersonation) will pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/ daughter team in show biz history. Tommy Femia is a 7 time winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award for his brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy Garland LIVE!", now in it's 20th season at Don't Tell Mama. He has also starred in "Whoop-de-doo", "I Will Come Back" and, most recently, "Norma Does Men". Rick Skye is best known for writing a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka", "MaCabaret - a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" and the International hit - "A Slice O' Minnelli" for which has enjoyed successful season's in Covent Garden, at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and at the Dublin Theatre Festival where he received the Award for "Best Achievement in Performance". There is a $25 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN - "LIFE IS A BITCH" - SONGS BY FRAN LANDESMAN

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN - "LIFE IS A BITCH" - SONGS BY FRAN LANDESMAN

Mary Foster Conklin returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with her acclaimed show LIFE IS A BITCH, a collection of songs by Fran Landesman. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, September 26th at 7:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, October 27th & 28th at 9:30 pm; and Wednesday, October 9th at 9:30 pm. She is joined on stage by John diMartino - piano, Ed Howard / Marco Panascia - bass, and special vocal guest John diPinto. Landesman, the self-proclaimed "poet laureate of lovers and losers," is best remembered as the lyricist of The Nervous Set, the world's first (and only) beatnik musical, which premiered in St. Louis in 1959 and later flopped on Broadway. Two numbers from the show, "All the Sad Young Men" and "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" were widely recorded and became jazz standards. The evening will consist of a musical assortment of Landesman collaborators, including Tommy Wolf, Alec Wilder, Bob Dorough, Roy Kral, Simon Wallace and John Simon, with a special nod to past singers who were champions of Fran's songs, like Jackie and Roy and Suzannah McCorkle. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!

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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: KIT AND McCONNEL AT CRAZY COQS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: KIT AND McCONNEL AT CRAZY COQS

Following their February sell-out show at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888), the two very talented songwriters Kit and McConnel return with their splendid new show SECOND MARRIAGE on Tuesday through Saturday, September 24th through 28th at 8:00 pm. This very popular act make brilliant musical comedy together, with James at the piano and Kit singing a delightful mixture of witty and clever original songs laden with both blatant and implied satirical references. Never afraid to push the jokes, they poke fun at everyday events and modern cultural happenings, whilst also including some serious numbers in their act. No two shows for Kit and McConnel are ever the same and their wealth of experience ensures the audience creases up with laughter. Kit and James are old friends and collaborators. In 2011 they teamed up to become Kit and McConnel. In 2012 and 2013, in addition to their UK tour with Joan Rivers (culminating at the Albert Hall) they have had sell-out shows at Theatre Royal Windsor, Salisbury Playhouse, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, The Pheasantry, The Crazy Coqs, Three Choirs Festival, Holt Festival and many more. Call for cover/minimum information.

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TODAY'S CABARET PICK FOR NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

TODAY'S CABARET PICK FOR NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

Friday, September 27, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: TOMMY TUNE IN 'TAPS, TUNES, AND TALL TALES' AT FEINSTEIN'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: TOMMY TUNE IN 'TAPS, TUNES, AND TALL TALES' AT FEINSTEIN'S

Tommy Tune brings his show 'Taps, Tunes, and Tall Tales' to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA)866-663-1063)) on Thursday through Saturday, September 26th through 28th at 8:00 pm (7:00 pm Saturday). Musical director Michael Biagi on piano. In his show 'Taps, Tunes and Tall Tales', Broadway's tallest tapper takes to the world's smallest stage, dancing, singing and tale-telling through 50 years of big time showmanship)all on only 4 square feet! Tommy Tune has enchanted audiences for decades with his charisma, vision, and innovation. He has been honored with nine Tony Awards recognizing him as an outstanding performer, choreographer, and director: Best Actor in a Musical for My One and Only, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Seesaw, Best Choreography for A Day in Hollywood/ A Night in the Ukraine, My One and Only, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies, and Best Direction of a Musical for Nine, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies. There is a $30-$65 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: BECKIE MENZIE & TOM MICHAEL "BROADWAY, OUR WAY"

CABARET TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: BECKIE MENZIE & TOM MICHAEL "BROADWAY, OUR WAY"

Menzie & Michael bring their show "Broadway Our Way" toTHE MUSIC THEATRE CO. OF HIGHLAND PARK (1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL)847-579-4900 ) on Friday, September 27th at 8:00 pm. The pair will share their acclaimed vocals and anecdotes to music that includes songs from such classics as "Sweet Charity" & "West Side Story" as well as more contemporary favorites "Book of Mormon" and "Chicago." Don't expect to hear the songs done as they were in the original shows ... Beckie and Tom sing Broadway, their way! Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN DS: JEREMY PELT AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

CABARET TONIGHT IN DS: JEREMY PELT AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Jazz trumpeter Jeremy Pelt will perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC)202-299-0800)) on Friday & Saturday, September 27th & 28th at 8:00 pm. Pelt is an up and coming firebrand in the tradition of Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard. A California native, Jeremy Pelt arrived in New York in 1998 after graduating from Berklee College of Music. Once he got there, it wasn't long before he started being noticed by a lot of top musicians in the city. His first professional Jazz gig was playing with the Mingus Big Band. Pelt has performed and/or recorded with some of the jazz world's most high profile players including Roy Hargrove, Ravi Coltrane, Greg Osby, Cassandra Wilson and the Mingus Big Band among others. Call for cover/minimum information.

CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: ROY AYERS AT BLUES ALLEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: ROY AYERS AT BLUES ALLEY

Vibraphonist Roy Ayers will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC)202-337-4141)) on Thursday through Sunday, September 26th through 29th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Ayers could very well be the best jazz/R&B artist you don't know. In his 40-plus years as a vibraphonist, he has produced a string of soul and funk classics, like "We Live In Brooklyn Baby" and "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," that has arguably made him the second-most sampled musician in hip-hop, after James Brown. Constantly performing and recording since the 1960's, he is the most well known jazz vibraphonists. He has produced some of the most loved modern soul-jazz records of all time. Classics beyond genre such as, "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", most influential afro-jazz with musician Fela Kuti, "Africa)Centre Of The World", and the most seminal jazz-funk, such as "Running Away". Call for cover/minimum information.

CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: BERNIE SENENSKY'S TRIBUTE TO JAZZ AT MASSEY HALL"

CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: BERNIE SENENSKY'S TRIBUTE TO JAZZ AT MASSEY HALL"

On Friday & Saturday, September 27th & 28th at 9:00 pm, THE JAZZ BISTRO(251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA)416-363-5299)) will present a tribute to arguably the finest jazz concert that ever took place in Toronto, at Massey Hall! It was sixty years ago that Massey Hall was host to what has been forever heralded as "The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever". For one glorious night, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Bud Powell and Charles Mingus left an indelible mark on the history of jazz in Toronto and throughout the world. It was the only time these five giants of jazz recorded as a unit, and the last recorded meeting of Parker and Gillespie. The audience was small)the checks bounced)but the music was legend. Pianist Bernie Senensky brings his own tribute of this concert to Jazz Bistro supported by Jake Wilkinson)Trumpet, Darryl Orr)Saxophone, Barry Elmes)Drums and Steve Wallace)Bass)the audience will be large)the cheques won't bounce)and the music will be legend. There is a $15 cover.

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: MANOLO MAIRENA & CURUBANDE AT THE REGATTABAR

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: MANOLO MAIRENA & CURUBANDE AT THE REGATTABAR

Medici Musica Productions Presents Manolo Mairena & Curubandea at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel(1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA)617-395-7757 ) on Friday, September 27th at 7:30 pm. Manolo Mairena, a native of Costa Rica and now a New England based vocalist and percussionist, brings his latest project to the R-Bar with fresh energy and new compositions from his first CD, Mi Oportunidad. Mairena has had a bead on the pulse of the Boston music scene for a very long time, having played regularly with groups La Clave Secreta, Mango Blue, Cinco Son and Balaton. Returning to the Regattabar with his own group, Curubande, Mairena creates a performance to move his audience to dance with an infusion of latin rhythms from a Son Montuno, Bolero, and Salsa to contemporary Cuban music which brings all to the dance floor with just the right swing! This band features some of the best musicians of latin music in all of New England (Winfred Meadows)Keyboards, Victor Mojica)Timbales, Eddies Vargas)Bongo, Bernardo Hernandez)Bass, Angel Subero)Trombone, Jim Messbauer 'Mondongo')Trombone. There is a $20 cover.

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: NEW GARY BURTON QUARTET 70th BIRTHDAY TOUR

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: NEW GARY BURTON QUARTET 70th BIRTHDAY TOUR

New Gary Burton Quartet 70th Birthday Tour with special guest Arturo Sandoval will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA)617-562-4111)) on Friday & Saturday, September 27th & 28th , with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. On Gary Burton's debut release on Mack Avenue Records, Common Ground, the Grammy-winning pioneer of the four-mallet technique of playing the vibes is not only delivering his first studio album since 2005, but is also introducing his latest band. Known as the New Gary Burton Quartet, the group is comprised of guitarist Julian Lage, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Antonio Sanchez. Common Ground features 10 tunes, including six remarkable originals by quartet members as well as two impressive numbers by pianist Vadim Neselovskyi (a former Burton band member), a gem from the Keith Jarrett songbook and an intriguing arrangement of the standard "My Funny Valentine," spotlighting Lage. Well-known throughout his five-decade career for his quartets (beginning with his 1967 group featuring Larry Coryell, Roy Haynes and Steve Swallow), Burton is returning to the configuration for the first time since the mid-'90s. He expresses great enthusiasm for the new band's alchemy. Dinner/Show: $70 Show only: $30.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: HELEN SUNG: ANTHEM FOR A NEW DAY)ALBUM PREVIEW EVENT

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: HELEN SUNG: ANTHEM FOR A NEW DAY)ALBUM PREVIEW EVENT

Helen Sung: Anthem for a New Day)Album Preview Event will be presented atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC)212-258-9595)) on Friday through Sunday, September 27th through 29th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Helen Sung is a mighty force on piano, an adept soloist who combines her classical background with a passionate dedication to jazz and the feel of swing. Winner of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Piano Competition and featured in 2011 on Wynton Marsalis' "Who's Got Next: Jazz Musicians to Watch" list, Sung's career has exploded since she entered the scene in the last decade. Though she currently works with top-shelf bands such as the Mingus Big Band and T.S. Monk Band, she has received the highest praise for her own albums, and she will preview the upcoming 'Anthem for a New Day' at Dizzy's. Her past releases have included originals and inspired interpretations of compositions from Duke Ellington, Bud Powell, Fiddler on the Roof, and Thelonious Monk (the latter of which, not surprisingly, seems to be a favorite source of material). Featuring an equally accomplished band, this will be a sizzling set of straight-ahead jazz and post-bop. There is a $35-$45 cover depending on date.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ALEXIS P. SUTER BAND AT THE IRIDIUM

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ALEXIS P. SUTER BAND AT THE IRIDIUM

The Alexis P. Suter Band performs at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC)212-582-2121)) on Friday & Saturday,, September 27th & 28th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. A true vocal phenomenon, bass/baritone powerhouse Suter and her band began wowing audiences in the northeast as regular performers at Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble Sessions in Woodstock, NY. Since then, they have been in constant demand at North American festivals including, The Toronto Waterfront Blues Festival, The Cincinnati Blues Festival, FloydFest in Floyd, VA, The Kitchener Blues Festival in Kitchener, Ontario, Briggs Farm Blues Festival, PA; The Pocono Blues Festival; The Vermont Blues Festival, The Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival in British Columbia and The Columbia Blues Festival in Columbia, SC. There is a $27.50 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHICK COREA & THE VIGIL AT THE BLUE NOTE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHICK COREA & THE VIGIL AT THE BLUE NOTE

An NEA Jazz Master, 20-time Grammy winner, prolific composer and undisputed keyboard virtuoso, Chick Corea (piano & keyboards) will perform with the Vigil (Hadrien Feraud, bass; Marcus Gilmore, drums; Tim Garland, saxes, flute, bass clarinet; Charles Altura, guitar) at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC)212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, September 23rd through 29th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Corea has attained living legend status after four decades of unparalleled creativity and an artistic output that is simply staggering. From straight ahead to avant-garde, bebop to fusion, children's songs to chamber music, along with some far-reaching forays into symphonic works, Chick has touched an astonishing number of musical bases in his illustrious career while maintaining a standard of excellence that is awe-inspiring. A tirelessly creative spirit, Chick continues to forge ahead, continually reinventing himself in the process. Since embarking on a solo career in 1966, Chick has been at the forefront of jazz, both as a renowned pianist forging new ground with his acoustic jazz bands and as an innovative electric keyboardist with Return to Forever and the Elektric Band. His extensive discography boasts numerous essential albums, beginning with his 1968 classic, Now He Sings, Now He Sobs. There is a $45 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BUD POWELL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT BIRDLAND

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BUD POWELL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT BIRDLAND

The Bud Powell Birthday Celebration featuring Tim Hagans (trumpet) Greg Osby (alto sax) Dan Tepfer (piano) Lonnie Plaxico (bass) Matt Wilson (drums) will be presented at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC)212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, September 24th through 28th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Along with our namesake, Charlie "Bird" Parker, and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, pianist Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924)July 31, 1966) is considered to be one of the creators of the style of modern jazz known as bebop. Despite his tragically short life, including bouts of mental illness, alcoholism and a self-imposed period of exile in Paris, Powell helped to define modern jazz piano technique while his brutal life story went on to inspire the Oscar winning film "'Round Midnight." This all-star birthday tribute will feature influential bebop compositions that Powell left behind including "Bouncin' with Bud," "Dance of the Infidels," "Budo," "Tempus Fugit," and "Un Poco Loco." There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE

Featuring the finest musicians in New York! The Birdland Big Band roars into action atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC)212-581-3080)) every Friday, playing the finest Jazz, Latin and Brazilian music from the world's best arrangers. After work or before a show, drinks or a great dinner, come hear one of the world's best drummers driving the hardest swinging band in New York. Experience why the BBB is fast becoming the must-see weekly jazz event in New York and kick off your weekend with what critics are calling "the best live music bargain in all of NYC!" There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: NATALIE DOUGLAS MAKES CAFE CARLYLE DEBUT

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: NATALIE DOUGLAS MAKES CAFE CARLYLE DEBUT

Nightlife Award, Backstage Bistro Award and Seven-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs Award Winner Natalie Douglas makes her Cafe Carlyle debut on Thursday & Friday, September 26th & 27th at 10:45 pm as part of the late night series at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC)212-744-1600 ). These two nights harken back to the Natalie Douglas tradition of late night gigs in the Eighty Eights' days at the start of her career! She is joined by her longtime musical director, Mark Hartman)as they present a brand new late night program including crowd favorites, long-lost gems and delicious discoveries. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LYNN AHRENS & STEPHEN FLAHERTY DELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF COLLABORATION

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LYNN AHRENS & STEPHEN FLAHERTY DELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF COLLABORATION

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC)646-476-3551 ) presents the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty with "Nice Fighting You: A 30th Anniversary Celebration" with two shows nightly on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 26th, 27th & 28th. The shows will feature songs and stories from Ragtime, Once on This Island, My Favorite Year, Seussical, Lucky Stiff, the upcoming Rocky, and more. Musical director is Ted Sperling, with arrangements by Neil Douglas Reilly. The six shows will feature their best known songs, rare gems and even some never before heard material, performed by a rotating cast of Broadway stars. The 8:00 pm show on Friday, September 27th will feature Liz Callaway, Lilla Crawford, Quentin Earl Darrington, LaChanze, Kecia Lewis, Marin Mazzie, Sean McCourt and Jessica Molaskey. The 11:00 show will feature Annaleigh Ashford, Liz Callaway, Quentin Earl Darrington, Julie Halston, Marin Mazzie, Jessica Molaskey. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $40-$65 cover plus a $25-$30 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DINA MARTINA: A DOUR PALETTE AT THE BEECHMAN

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DINA MARTINA: A DOUR PALETTE AT THE BEECHMAN

Cult sensation DINA MARTINA returns to New York with DINA MARTINA: A DOUR PALETTE at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC)212-695-6909 ). Show dates are Thursday through Sunday, September 26th through 29th & Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30 pm, and Friday & Saturday, October 4th & 5th at 9:30 pm. After attaining cult status in her native town of Seattle and touring nationally, Martina's official New York debut in 2005 sold out in minutes. Her follow-up shows have left jaded audiences (including Whoopi Goldberg, John Waters, Matt Stone, John Cameron Mitchell, Margaret Cho, Bruce Vilanch, Joyce Dewitt, and Jeff Stryker) stunned and clamoring for more. DINA MARTINA: A DOUR PALETTE, like all of Martina's surreal shows, is a nearly indescribable night of unique entertainment that assaults the senses like no other show. Dina promises a delightful blend of unequalled song, unnecessary dance, unattractive costumes, and unbelievable video. There is a $22 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. To purchase advance tickets call 212-352-3101 or visit http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com .
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: 250TH SHOWCASE GALA CELEBRATION BY SETH BISEN-HERSH

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: 250TH SHOWCASE GALA CELEBRATION BY SETH BISEN-HERSH

This summer, Seth Bisen-Hersh presented his 250th Talent Showcase, which he has been producing, emceeing and accompanying nearly weekly since April 2007 at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC)212-757-0788). To celebrate, he is presenting five 250th Showcase Gala Celebration Concerts of his work featuring 85 showcase alumni to celebrate! Concert dates are Tuesdays, September 10th & 17th; Fridays, September 20th & 27th; and Wednesday, September 25th)all shows at 7:00 pm. Seth is a prolific, versatile composer/ lyricist and performer. His musicals include Love Quirks, Stanley's Party (Manhattan Children's Theatre, 2010), More to Love, The Spickner Spin (2004 Fringe NYC Audience Favorite Award), and Meaningless Sex (2003 Fringe NYC Audience Favorite Award). He has also written and starred in 8 cabaret/song cycles of his work, most recently If Adele Can Do It, So Can I. Additionally, he produces two annual charity concerts of his work featuring Broadway performers: Broadway Meows and Broadway Can!, and writes/ stars in the web series Every Day a Little Seth now entering its third season. More info at http://www.sethbh.com . There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BEVERLY TAKI - AN EVENING OF COOKIES AND BLUES

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BEVERLY TAKI - AN EVENING OF COOKIES AND BLUES
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Beverly Taki, with Musical Director David Shenton will perform 'An Evening of Cookies and Blues' at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC)212-206-0440)) on Saturday, September 27th at 9:00 pm. She has 3 upcoming shows at the Metropolitan Club in NYC in 2013 and will be performing at Carnegie Hall in 2014. A portion of all proceeds will go to Cookies for Kid's Cancer. She has performed at the Plaza Hotel, Theater East, Delmonico Hotel, Caroline's Comedy Club on Broadway, and The United Nations, all in New York City, and in major hotels in Las Vegas, Reno, Tahoe besides touring extensively in Europe. Cookies for Kids' Cancer is committed to raising funds for research to develop new, improved treatments for pediatric cancer, the #1 disease killer of children in the USA. Gretchen and Larry Witt founded Cookies for Kids' Cancer in 2008. Their efforts have always been inspired by their son Liam's battle with stage IV cancer. Tragically, Liam came to the end of his courageous 4-year fight with cancer on January 24, 2011 at the age of 6. Though devastated by his loss, the Witts remain more determined than ever to continue the fight against pediatric cancer. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN)"LIFE IS A BITCH")SONGS BY FRAN LANDESMAN

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN)"LIFE IS A BITCH")SONGS BY FRAN LANDESMAN

Mary Foster Conklin returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC)212-206-0440) with her acclaimed show LIFE IS A BITCH, a collection of songs by Fran Landesman. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, September 26th at 7:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, October 27th & 28th at 9:30 pm; and Wednesday, October 9th at 9:30 pm. She is joined on stage by John diMartino)piano, Ed Howard / Marco Panascia)bass, and special vocal guest John diPinto. Landesman, the self-proclaimed "poet laureate of lovers and losers," is best remembered as the lyricist of The Nervous Set, the world's first (and only) beatnik musical, which premiered in St. Louis in 1959 and later flopped on Broadway. Two numbers from the show, "All the Sad Young Men" and "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" were widely recorded and became jazz standards. The evening will consist of a musical assortment of Landesman collaborators, including Tommy Wolf, Alec Wilder, Bob Dorough, Roy Kral, Simon Wallace and John Simon, with a special nod to past singers who were champions of Fran's songs, like Jackie and Roy and Suzannah McCorkle. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK IN NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN ("LIFE IS A BITCH") SONGS BY FRAN LANDESMAN

TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK IN NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN ("LIFE IS A BITCH") SONGS BY FRAN LANDESMAN

Mary Foster Conklin returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC)212-206-0440) with her acclaimed show LIFE IS A BITCH, a collection of songs by Fran Landesman. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, September 26th at 7:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, October 27th & 28th at 9:30 pm; and Wednesday, October 9th at 9:30 pm. She is joined on stage by John diMartino / piano, Ed Howard / Marco Panascia / bass, and special vocal guest John diPinto. Landesman, the self-proclaimed "poet laureate of lovers and losers," is best remembered as the lyricist of The Nervous Set, the world's first (and only) beatnik musical, which premiered in St. Louis in 1959 and later flopped on Broadway. Two numbers from the show, "All the Sad Young Men" and "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" were widely recorded and became jazz standards. The evening will consist of a musical assortment of Landesman collaborators, including Tommy Wolf, Alec Wilder, Bob Dorough, Roy Kral, Simon Wallace and John Simon, with a special nod to past singers who were champions of Fran's songs, like Jackie and Roy and Suzannah McCorkle. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: CABARET VERITE PRESENTS RENDEZ-VOUS A PARIS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: CABARET VERITE PRESENTS RENDEZ-VOUS A PARIS

Cabaret Verite bring their new show Rendez-Vous a Paris toTHE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road London SW3 4UT)08456 027 017 ) on Friday, September 27th at 8:00 pm. The quartet's cocktail of gutsy French chansons, sultry Argentinean Tangos and comedy cabaret songs recreates the headiness of Parisian cafes in the 30s and 40s. For audiences who enjoyed their previous shows Soiree Parisienne and On the Banks of the Seine, expect many new gems as well as the much loved Piaf and Brel, Juliette Greco and Hot Club de France, Django and Tango classics. Bethany Jameson, Cabaret Verite's lead singer has been named 'The UK's little sparrow' for her interpretations of the French chansons. Her award winning comedy lyrics, combined with Romano Viazzani's superb new compositions, are fresh, quirky and satirical. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: KIT AND McCONNEL AT CRAZY COQS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: KIT AND McCONNEL AT CRAZY COQS

Following their February sell-out show at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED)020 7734 4888), the two very talented songwriters Kit and McConnel return with their splendid new show SECOND MARRIAGE on Tuesday through Saturday, September 24th through 28th at 8:00 pm. This very popular act make brilliant musical comedy together, with James at the piano and Kit singing a delightful mixture of witty and clever original songs laden with both blatant and implied satirical references. Never afraid to push the jokes, they poke fun at everyday events and modern cultural happenings, whilst also including some serious numbers in their act. No two shows for Kit and McConnel are ever the same and their wealth of experience ensures the audience creases up with laughter. Kit and James are old friends and collaborators. In 2011 they teamed up to become Kit and McConnel. In 2012 and 2013, in addition to their UK tour with Joan Rivers (culminating at the Albert Hall) they have had sell-out shows at Theatre Royal Windsor, Salisbury Playhouse, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, The Pheasantry, The Crazy Coqs, Three Choirs Festival, Holt Festival and many more. Call for cover/minimum information.

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: TOMMY TUNE IN 'TAPS, TUNES, AND TALL TALES' AT FEINSTEIN'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: TOMMY TUNE IN 'TAPS, TUNES, AND TALL TALES' AT FEINSTEIN'S

Tommy Tune brings his show 'Taps, Tunes, and Tall Tales' to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063 - ) on Thursday through Saturday, September 26th through 28th at 8:00 pm (7:00 pm Saturday). Musical director Michael Biagi on piano. In his show 'Taps, Tunes and Tall Tales', Broadway's tallest tapper takes to the world's smallest stage, dancing, singing and tale-telling through 50 years of big time showmanship - all on only 4 square feet! Tommy Tune has enchanted audiences for decades with his charisma, vision, and innovation. He has been honored with nine Tony Awards recognizing him as an outstanding performer, choreographer, and director: Best Actor in a Musical for My One and Only, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Seesaw, Best Choreography for A Day in Hollywood/ A Night in the Ukraine, My One and Only, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies, and Best Direction of a Musical for Nine, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies. There is a $30-$65 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: SMOOTH JAZZ SERIES: JEFF LORBER FUSION

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: SMOOTH JAZZ SERIES: JEFF LORBER FUSION

Trailblazing keyboardist/ composer/ producer Jeff Lorber will appear atYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 - ) on Thursday, September 26th at 8:00 pm to celebrate the release of his new album 'Hacienda'. More than three decades after his earliest recordings, Lorber has come full circle. His recording, Galaxy, released January 2012, on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, revisits a sound he helped pioneer. The album takes the experiment that he started with his last GRAMMY-nominated CD, Now is the Time, up a notch with 11 exciting and energetic new compositions performed by some of the biggest names in jazz today. Core members Lorber, bassist Jimmy Haslip and saxophonist Eric Marienthal are in rare form, aided by the explosive playing of drummer Vinnie Colaiuta and guest appearances by trumpeter Randy Brecker, percussionist Lenny Castro, guitarists Paul Jackson Jr. and Larry Koonse, and drummer Dave Weckl. There is a $25 cover.
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CHICAGO: SOME OL' LOVE WITH THE KING: A TRIBUTE TO NAT KING COLE

CHICAGO: SOME OL' LOVE WITH THE KING: A TRIBUTE TO NAT KING COLE

Dom Thomas brings his show Some Ol' Love With The King: A Tribute to Nat King Cole to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 ) on Thursday, September 26th at 8:00 pm featuring Nick Sula on piano. Dom Thomas is sure to captivate the hearts of any enthusiast by delivering standards from the songbook of Nat King Cole. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: ROY AYERS AT BLUES ALLEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: ROY AYERS AT BLUES ALLEY

Vibraphonist Roy Ayers will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) on Thursday through Sunday, September 26th through 29th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Ayers could very well be the best jazz/R&B artist you don't know. In his 40-plus years as a vibraphonist, he has produced a string of soul and funk classics, like "We Live In Brooklyn Baby" and "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," that has arguably made him the second-most sampled musician in hip-hop, after James Brown. Constantly performing and recording since the 1960's, he is the most well known jazz vibraphonists. He has produced some of the most loved modern soul-jazz records of all time. Classics beyond genre such as, "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", most influential afro-jazz with musician Fela Kuti, "Africa - Centre Of The World", and the most seminal jazz-funk, such as "Running Away". Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: DON NADURIAK QUINTET - CD RELEASE 'XAVIERJAZZ'

CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: DON NADURIAK QUINTET - CD RELEASE 'XAVIERJAZZ'

The DON NADURIAK QUINTET (with Russ Little - trombone, Duncan Hopkins - bass, Bill McBirnie - flute and Max Sennitt - drums) will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299 ) on Wednesday & Thursday, September 25th & 26th at 9:00 pm. An early student of classical music Don pursued studies in jazz and contemporary music under Canada's legendary Oscar Peterson at the Advanced School of Contemporary Music until he was introduced to Latin music by the Columbian born, Afro-Cuban drummer Memo Acevedo. This is the music that would captivate and become his life long passion. As a published author Don has written 'Cookin' with Salsa' carefully designed, original studies to help keyboardists understand the basic principles of salsa, as musical director he works with Toronto based songwriter, vocalist and performer Laura Fernandez and as performer Don has played a major role in establishing Latin Music in Canada with his bands Salsa Con Clave and his current bank Xavierjazz. It is with this current band that Don is releasing his newest recording this week. There is a $15 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: MIKE TUCKER ORGAN TRIO + 1: CD RELEASE EVENT

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: MIKE TUCKER ORGAN TRIO + 1: CD RELEASE EVENT

The Mike Tucker Organ Trio + 1 featuring Warren Wolf will perform atSCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - ) on Thursday, September 26th at 8:00 pm. The show will celebrate the release of their latest CD 'The Mike Tucker Organ Trio LIVE'. The Mike Tucker Quartet has been invited to perform at jazz festivals around the world including the Phoenix Jazz Festival in Nagoya Japan, The Nancy Jazz Festival in Lorraine France, The Emerging Artists of the 21st Century concert series in San Jose Costa Rica, and closer to home at the Kennedy Center in D.C and The JVC Jazz Festival in NYC. Vibraphonist Warren Wolf, a multi-instrumentalist who has also honed his chops on drums and piano since age three, is also following in the footsteps of vibes masters Bobby Hutcherson and Stefon Harris by becoming a member of the SFJazz Collective (both of whom precede him in the vibes chair).
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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: DOUBLE BILL: AMANDA MARTINEZ QUARTET + AUBREY JOHNSON SEXTET

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: DOUBLE BILL: AMANDA MARTINEZ QUARTET + AUBREY JOHNSON SEXTET

The Amanda Martinez Quartet and the Aubrey Johnson Sextet will perform in a double-bill at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757 - ) on Thursday, September 26th at 7:30 pm. Amanda Martinez is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul. Her solo CDs have garnered her multiple nominations for Latin Jazz Performer of the Year, and her songs have appeared on three Putumayo world music collections, including Latin Dreamland and Cafe Latino. Martinez has headlined concerts at the 2011 PanAmerican Games in Guadalajara and the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Aubrey Johnson is a New York-based vocalist/ composer whose style is rooted in jazz, Brazilian, and creative contemporary music, with and without words. Her band consists of some of NYC's top young musicians and features an interesting lineup of voice, violin, woodwinds (bass clarinet/saxophones/flute), piano, bass, and drums. The group will be releasing their debut album on Greg Osby's indpendent record label, Inner Circle Music next year. Aubrey holds a Masters degree in jazz performance from the New England Conservatory and has been teaching in the voice department at Berklee College of Music since 2011. There is an $18 cover.
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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Friday, September 27, 2013

Thursday, September 26, 2013