Jazz & Blues Events: May 24-30, 2010
May 24, 2010 at 5:20 AM ❁Good Morning❁
Musicians and vocalists performing this week - Regina Carter; Poet Robert Pinsky with Vijay Iyer, Ben Allison, Matt Wilson; vocalist Julie Lavender; Edmar Castaneda and Joe Locke; The Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Paula West with the George Mesterhazy Quartet; Ron Carter, Manhattan Transfer, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
There's also the "Birth of the Cool to Bitches Brew" showcase at NYC's Iridium Jazz Club featuring Tom Harrell, Jeremy Pelt, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, (29-30) George Cables, Lonnie Plaxico and Billy Drummond!
Enjoy ~
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Seattle's Jazz Alley
Monday - May 24
Mingus Dynasty Mingus Mondays at the Jazz Standard (NYC - 7:30PM & 9:30PM)
Carl Weathersby Blues Band Plus J.W. Williams & the Chi-Town Hustlers at Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center (Chicago - 8PM)
Tuesday - May 25
Regina Carter at Jazz Alley (Seattle - 7:30PM)
Words & Music featuring Robert Pinsky, Vijay Iyer, Ben Allison & Matt Wilson at the Jazz Standard (NYC - 7:30PM & 9:30PM)
April Williams Quintet featuring Andy Langham (p), Kevin Axt (b), Ray Brinker (d), Bob Sheppard (s. fl) at Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club (Studio City, CA - 8PM)
Julie Lavender at Scullers Jazz Club (Boston - 8PM)
Brown Hawk Syndicate Feat. Drummers Justin Brown & Dana Hawkins, et al. at Sullivan Hall (NYC - 9PM)
Quintus McCormick Blues Band Plus Joe Barr & the Soul Purpose Band at Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center (Chicago - 8pm)
Young Artist Jazz Series Presents: Lachsa at Catalina Bar and Grill (Hollywood, CA - 8PM)
Wednesday - May 26
Edmar Castaneda & Joe Locke Duo at the Jazz Standard (NYC - 7:30PM & 9:30PM)
Regina Carter at Jazz Alley (Seattle - 7:30PM)
An Intimate Evening with Bob Mintzer & Bob Sheppard at Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club (Studio City, CA - 8PM & 10PM)
Jean-Michel Pilc Trio at Iridium Jazz Club (NYC - 8PM & 10PM)
Vocalist Lauren Kinhan at Scullers Jazz Club (Boston - 8PM)
The Cherry Poppin Daddies at Jazzbones Nightclub and Restaurant (McLean, VA - 9PM)
Thursday - May 27
Jazz Piano Competition at the Florida Theater Jacksonville (Jacksonville, FL - 7PM)
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings with The Heavy at House of Blues (Boston - 7PM)
Paula West with the George Mesterhazy Quartet at the Jazz Standard (NYC - 7:30PM & 9:30PM)
Ron Carter's Golden Striker Trio at Jazz Alley (Seattle - 7:30PM & 10PM)
Bela Fleck & Edgar Meyer with Zakir Hussain at Keswick Theater (Glenside, PA - 8PM)
"Birth of the Cool to Bitches Brew" featuring Tom Harrell, Jeremy Pelt, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman (29-30) George Cables, Lonnie Plaxico and Billy Drummond at Iridium Jazz Club (NYC - 8PM & 10PM)
David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey Defrancesco at Catalina Bar and Grill (8PM & 10PM)
Sammy Figueroa's Latin Jazz Explosion at Scullers Jazz Club (Boston - 8PM)
Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues Plus Joanna Connors Blues Band, et al. at Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center (Chicago - 8PM)
Friday - May 28
Blues Cruise (Long Beach [Seaport Village], CA - 7:30PM)
Ron Carter's Golden Striker Trio at Jazz Alley (Seattle - 7:30PM & 10PM)
Billy Vera Birthday Bash with Lon Price - Sax (Studio City, CA - 8PM)
"Birth of the Cool to Bitches Brew" featuring Tom Harrell, Jeremy Pelt, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman (29-30) George Cables, Lonnie Plaxico and Billy Drummond at Iridium Jazz Club (NYC - 8PM & 10PM)
Carl Weathersby Blues Band Plus Joanna Connors Blues Band at Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center (Chicago - 8PM)
David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey Defrancesco at Catalina Bar and Grill (8PM & 10PM)
Manhattan Transfer at Snoqualmie Casino-Ballroom (Snoqualmie, WA - 8PM)
Shawnn Monteiro with the Mike Renzi Trio - a Tribute To Carmen McRae at Scullers Jazz Club (Boston - 8PM &10PM)
Darryl White Quintet at Blue Room (Kansas City, MO - 8:30PM)
Paula West with the George Mesterhazy Quartet at the Jazz Standard (NYC - 9:30PM & 11:30PM)
Saturday - May 29
Paula West with the George Mesterhazy Quartet at the Jazz Standard (NYC - 7:30PM, 9:30PM, 11:30PM)
Ron Carter's Golden Striker Trio at Jazz Alley (Seattle - 7:30PM & 10PM)
Sonny Landreth and Tom Principato at Birchmere (Alexandria, VA - 7:30PM)
"Birth of the Cool to Bitches Brew" featuring Tom Harrell, Jeremy Pelt, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman (29-30) George Cables, Lonnie Plaxico and Billy Drummond at Iridium Jazz Club (NYC - 8PM & 10PM)
Carl Weathersby Blues Band Plus Joanna Connors Blues Band at Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center (Chicago - 8PM)
David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey Defrancesco at Catalina Bar and Grill (8PM & 10PM)
Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Trump Taj Mahal (Atlantic City, NJ - 8PM)
"Up Close with Pianist/Composer" featuring Eric Reed with Hamilton Price & Ralph Penland at Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club (Studio City, CA - 8PM & 10PM)
Rebirth Brass Band at Tipitinas (New Orleans - 10PM)
Michael O'Brien's Greater Than 5 at Iridium Jazz Club (NYC - 11:55PM)
Sunday - May 30
Alex Bugnon at Birchmere (Alexandria, VA - 7:30PM)
David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey Defrancesco at Catalina Bar and Grill (7:30PM & 9:30PM)
Paula West with the George Mesterhazy Quartet at the Jazz Standard (NYC - 7:30PM, 9:30PM & 11:30PM)
Ron Carter's Golden Striker Trio at Jazz Alley (Seattle - 7:30PM)
"Birth of the Cool to Bitches Brew" featuring Tom Harrell, Jeremy Pelt, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman (29-30) George Cables, Lonnie Plaxico and Billy Drummond at Iridium Jazz Club (NYC - 8PM & 10PM)
Chris Botti at Hard Rock Live (Orlando, FL - 8PM)
You really don't have any excuses, now do you? You know that there is an artist listed here that you want to see live. Go for it!! 
Reader Comments (1)
I've heard Pinsky read, but not with jazz folk.