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June 5 2013, Volume 57 |
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
The Dmitri Matheny Group Jazz Noir tour continues with appearances in 50 cities throughout the Pacific Northwest, Desert Southwest and California Coast.
The itinerary includes a diverse array of concert, nightclub and festival performances as well as Melodic Mastery educational workshops and master classes for aspiring musicians.
"An all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United States," writes All About Jazz, "the Dmitri Matheny Group is a cohesive and seamless unit, serving up equal parts soulful expression, caressing phrases, imaginative asides, and dedicated lyricism."
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Armando's | Martinez CA
JAZZ, BLUES & BEYOND
Friday, June 14, 2013 at 8:00 pm
"Matheny is among the vanguard of today's musicians who have helped propel the Bay Area jazz community onto the international scene."
—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Back by popular demand after their sold-out show last fall! Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Matthew Clark piano, Ruth Davies (photo) bass, James Zimmerman drums. The hot spot for live music in downtown Martinez, Armando's is an intimate, cash only, 21-and-over venue serving wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Doors open at 7:30 pm; seating is limited.
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Piedmont Piano | Oakland CA
FATHER'S DAY JAZZ CELEBRATION Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 4:00 pm
"A visionary. Matheny's flugelhorn is both hot and cool, wide of range and brilliantly imaginative." —San Francisco Examiner
Treat Dad to an afternoon of world class jazz with Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Howard Wiley (photo) tenor saxophone, Matthew Clark piano, Ron Belcher bass and Akira Tana drums. The elegant performance space at Piedmont Piano Company is located in an historic Art Deco building in Oakland's vibrant Uptown Arts and Entertainment District. Seating is limited; advance reservations recommended.
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Old First Concerts | San Francisco CA
WORLD PREMIERE: SAGEBRUSH REBELLION Friday, June 21, 2013 at 8:00 pm
"A major talent as a composer."
—JazzIz
The Dmitri Matheny Group presents an evening of fresh, original works, familiar jazz classics, hard bop, west coast cool and beloved standards from the Great American Songbook. Matheny flugelhorn, Matthew Clark (photo) piano, Ruth Davies bass, Deszon X. Claiborne drums. Among the concert highlights: witness the World Premiere of Matheny's latest composition "Sagebrush Rebellion" in the acoustically superb sanctuary of San Francisco's Old First Church.
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Christo's | Salem OR
JAZZ NOIR Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 7:00 pm
"Playing beautiful lines with a flawless warm tone, Matheny is an excellent performer on gentle ballads and bop scorchers alike." —Rolling Stone
It's an all-star expedition into the heart of Jazz Noir when the Dmitri Matheny Group comes to Salem on July 11! Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, David Valdez saxophones, Randy Porter keyboard, Christopher Higgins bass and Alan Jones (photo) drums. Christo's Pizzeria & Restaurant is famous for their hand-tossed artisan pizza, Italian family recipes and intimate listening lounge where young and old enjoy the best American Jazz, Folk and Indie artists. Don't miss out!
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TOUR DATES
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June 14-21 |
Martinez, Oakland and San Francisco CA
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Northern California
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Armando's, Piedmont Piano, Old First Concerts
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July 11-20 |
Salem, Portland, Eugene and Charleston OR, Port Angeles, Seattle and North Bend WA
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Pacific Northwest
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Christo's, American Music Program, KMHD Radio, Ivories Jazz Lounge, The Jazz Station, Oregon Coast Music Festival, Peninsula College, Tula's, Medler Studios, Boxley's, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
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July 21-26 |
Oakland, San Jose, Santa Cruz, San Diego and Bel Air Los Angeles CA
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California Coast
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Jazz at the Chimes, San Jose Jazz at the Fairmont, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Dizzy's, Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill
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August 2-3 |
Truckee CA
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Lake Tahoe
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Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
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August 15-September 21 |
Scottsdale, Chandler, Sedona, Phoenix, Flagstaff and Prescott Valley AZ, Santa Fe, Taos and Silver City NM
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Desert Southwest
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Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse, Chandler Center for the Arts, Sedona Jazz at the Church, The Lost Leaf, KSFR Music Cafe Series, KTAOS Solar Center, Seedboat Center for the Arts, Northern Arizona University, Prescott Jazz Society
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Ivories | Portland OR
BIRTHDAY JAM Friday, July 12, 2013 at 8:00 pm
"Dmitri Matheny has matured into one of jazz's most talented horn players."
—San Francisco Chronicle
The Dmitri Matheny Group returns to Portland for a swinging birthday celebration of Ivories' owner, Jim Templeton! Featuring Matheny flugelhorn, David Valdez saxophones, Randy Porter (photo) piano, Christopher Higgins bass, Alan Jones drums and surprise guests. Located in the Pearl District, Ivories Jazz Lounge & Restaurant is the Rose City destination for world class jazz. Advance reservations strongly encouraged.
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The Jazz Station | Eugene OR
JAZZ NOIR Saturday, July 13, 2013 Two shows 7:30 & 9:30 pm
"Protégé of the late Art Farmer, flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny works along the edge between chamber music and jazz, creating a musical landscape found when lights are low. The lyricism of his horn work is achingly poignant."
—Andrew Gilbert, San Diego Union-Tribune
Matheny flugelhorn, David Valdez alto saxophone, Nick Manson (photo) piano, Christopher Higgins bass, Alan Jones drums. Operated by the member-supported Willamette Jazz Society, The Jazz Station is an all ages, family friendly music and art gallery in the heart of Eugene.
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Oregon Coast Music Festival | Charleston OR
CHAMBER JAZZ Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm
"A flugelhorn so cool it'll run a shiver through your martini."
—MetroActive
Join the Dmitri Matheny Group for a magical afternoon of jazz at the OIMB Boathouse in Charleston, Oregon. Featuring Matheny (photo) flugelhorn, David Valdez saxophones, Nick Manson piano, Christopher Higgins bass and Alan Jones drums. The longest-running music event on the Oregon Coast, the 35th Oregon Coast Music Festival is a two-week-long annual festival that draws 5,000 to its various concerts throughout the Coos Bay region. See you there!
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Tula's | Seattle WA
WEST COAST COOL Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 7:30 pm
"Understated, masterful technique and evident joy."
—JazzNews
The Dmitri Matheny Group returns to The Emerald City for an evening of west coast cool, hard bop and fresh originals. Featuring Matheny flugelhorn, Anton Schwartz (photo) tenor saxophone, Nick Manson piano, Christopher Higgins bass and Robert Rushing drums with a special appearance by the University Prep Jazz Combo. Featured in DownBeat Magazine's Guide to 100 Great International Jazz Clubs, Tula's Restaurant & Nightclub is your Seattle destination for world class jazz. Be there!
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Boxley's | North Bend WA
BLOCK PRE-PARTY Friday, July 19, 2013 at 7:00 pm
"The first breakthrough flugelhornist since Chuck Mangione."
—San Jose Mercury News
Join the Dmitri Matheny Group at Boxley's for an all-star countdown to the North Bend Block Party! Featuring Matheny flugelhorn, Nick Manson piano, Christopher Higgins (photo) bass and Robert Rushing drums. Voted one of the 150 Best Jazz Clubs in the World by Downbeat Magazine, Boxley's is an all ages restaurant, bar and nightclub.
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