Monthly Archives: November 2012

Vibraphonist performs on NCC stage – Joliet Herald News

The jack o’lanterns haven’t even been moved off the porch yet, but vibraphonist and North Central jazz faculty member Brad Stirtz will include some holiday tunes in his 8 p.m. Nov. 2 concert in the College’s Madden Theatre. via Vibraphonist … Continue reading

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Jazz bassist Ron Carter leads trio in concert Nov. 8 at Schwab Auditorium | Community Arts Centre | CentreDaily.com

Few people would have blamed Ron Carter if he had become embittered. It must have been demoralizing to have so much talent as a young classical musician only to learn the ugly reality that America in the 1950s wasnt ready … Continue reading

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Esperanza Spalding ‘Jazz Artist of the Year’ in DownBeat Reader’s Poll

The results of the 77th Annual DownBeat Readers Poll are in. Legendary bassist Ron Carter was named as the readers’ choice for the DownBeat Hall of Fame, while bassist/singer Esperanza Spalding was voted DownBeat’s Jazz Artist of the Year, and … Continue reading

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Jazz legend Ron Carter to perform in Harrisburg | PennLive.com

The joint will be jumping when legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter brings his trio to Rose Lehrman Arts Center on Wednesday. via Jazz legend Ron Carter to perform in Harrisburg | PennLive.com.

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Live Jazz: The Ron Carter Quartet and the Robert Glasper Trio at Royce Hall. « The International Review of Music

Ron Carter made one of his far too rare Southland appearances Saturday night in a CAP UCLA performance at Royce Hall.  His quartet starred in a long show that also included an extended set by the Robert Glasper Trio. via … Continue reading

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