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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA
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BOSTON: AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE AT THE REGATTABAR

A spiritual seeker in the grand tradition of musical aspirationalists, trumpeter/composer Ambrose Akinmusire will perform at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Wednesday, March 12th at7:30 pm. Akinmusire has staked his place at the vanguard of jazz and artistic expression. The winner of the 2007 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and the 2007 Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition, Akinmusire has proved himself one of the most vital and deft trumpeters of his generation. Akinmusire's forward-reaching compositions have earned him a commission from New York's Jazz Gallery and grants from the Rockefeller Foundation's MAP Fund and Chamber Music America's French-American Jazz Exchange Program. In 2011, he debuted his star-studded Big Band on one of the world's most renowned stages, Carnegie Hall. The following year he was named Artist-in-Residence at the 55th annual Monterey Jazz Festival. There is a $25 cover.

BOSTON: BILL BANFIELD'S JAZZ URBANE AT SCULLERS

BILL BANFIELD's JAZZ URBANE will release a new CD, 'Playing with Other People's Heads' at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Wednesday, March 12th at 8:00 pm. A composer, author, recording artist, musical director, and exceptional live performer - Bill Banfield is the complete package, and bridges many worlds. Banfield is steeped in both classical and jazz traditions. A scholar and live performer, he is engaging, comfortable and in command with the pen, as a media commentator, in front of a classroom, and on stage. Featuring: Annette Philips- voice, Jonathan Singleton- piano, Lenny Stallworth- bass, Carlos Averhoff jr.- saxes, Charles Burchell- drums, Bill Banfield, composer, guitars. Part of the new Scullers Jazz Forward Series broadcast with WICN Jazz New England"

TORONTO: SOUL NANNIES: R&B, FUNK AND SOUL

Andrew Craig Productions presents Soul Nannies at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Wednesdays, with sets from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. A brand-new 9 piece band, presenting you the very best in 1960•s and '70•s, R&B, Funk and Soul featuring performers: Andrew Craig, Gavin Hope, Krystle Blue, Anthony Brancati, Bryan Humphreys, Rich Grossman, Brooksey Brooks, Andrew Stewart, and Mackie Langford. There is a $15 cover.

D.C.: THE ELDAR TRIO AT BLUES ALLEY

The Eldar Trio will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Wednesday, March 12th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. When Eldar Djangirov was signed to Sony Classical at the age of 17, the young pianist from Kansas City was already well known for his prodigious pyrotechnics and precocious knowledge of the bebop tradition. Along the way, he's had the good fortune to meet and work with the masters including Dr. Billy Taylor, Marian McPartland, Dave Brubeck, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Nicholas Payton, Harvey Mason, Ron Carter, Pat Martino and many others. Through these opportunities and other wonderful musical experiences, Eldar continues to explore new frontiers through composing and performing, enabling him to ultimately to realize his own musical vision. Call for cover/minimum information.

MARYLAND: PARTHENON HUXLEY PRESENTS ACOUSTIC ELO

ELO Part II guitarist and singer Parthenon Huxley presents an evening of "Acoustic ELO" at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Wednesday, March 12th at 7:30 pm. In his 16th year of touring the world with former members of 70s supergroup Electric Light Orchestra, Maryland's Parthenon Huxley brings home hits such as "Evil Woman", "Livin' Thing" and "Telephone Line." Joined by The Peabody Conservatory's Ben Hoyt on violin and Maryland legend Dave Phenicie on bass, Huxley brings one of rock history's biggest sounds down to its melodic essentials in an intimate semi-acoustic setting. Huxley, a recording artist with Columbia and Universal, will perform songs from his 25 year solo career in the opening set. There is a $12 cover.

FLORIDA: MELISSA MANCHESTER MAKES HER ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

Melissa Manchester will appear at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 11th through 15th at 8:30 pm. Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester started as a back-up singer to Bette Midler before becoming a solo artist selling-out Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall and theatres around the world. Her first smash hit was "Midnight Blue" and her songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Alison Krauss, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Kathy Mattea, Peabo Bryson, Cleo Laine, Barbara Cook and Mel Torme, among many others. Her international hits "Through The Eyes Of Love" and "Don't Cry Out Loud" were written for her by her friend and frequent collaborator Carole Bayer Sager, Marvin Hamlisch and the late Peter Allen. In 1982, she received the Grammy Award for Best Female Vocalist, and later worked again with Midler on the film For the Boys. In 2010, Melissa co-created and starred in the five-time Ovation Award nominated ballroom dance spectacular Fascinating Rhythms. COVER: Tuesday through Thursday: $130 for prix fixe dinner & show; $65 for show only; Friday & Saturday: $140 for prix fixe dinner & show; $75 for show only.
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