| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Boney JamesPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre July 12, 2013 After four Gold albums, three GRAMMY nominations and sales totaling more than 3 million records, chart-topping saxophonist Boney James embodies the phrase “horn of plenty.” That passion reverberates throughout his latest project, The Beat, his 14th album. Scheduled for release in April 2013, The Beat is a penetrating fusion of R&B, Jazz and Latin rhythms given voice by James’ emotive saxophone and such guests as legendary trumpeter Rick Braun. Cited as virtually... | One World Theatre | 07/12/13 | Austin |
Boney James Presented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre July 12, 2013 After four Gold albums, three GRAMMY nominations and sales totaling more than 3 million records, chart-topping saxophonist Boney James embodies the phrase “horn of plenty.” That passion reverberates throughout his latest project, The Beat, his 14th album. Scheduled for release in April 2013, The Beat is a penetrating fusion of R&B, Jazz and Latin rhythms given voice by James’ emotive saxophone and such guests as legendary trumpeter Rick Braun. Cited as virtually... | One World Theatre | 07/12/13 | Austin |
Austin Chamber Music Festival presents VictoirePresented by Austin Chamber Music Center July 13, 2013 “Invitingly quirky…evocative and alluring.”
– New York Times
This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.
| Austin Chamber Music Center | 07/13/13 | Austin |
Ken Navarro SoloPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre July 18, 2013 Guitar virtuoso, headline performer, recording label owner … these words only begin to describe Ken Navarro’s accomplishments. With numerous top five national radio hits and over 20 albums to his name, his contemporary jazz style appeals to a wide range of listeners with inspiring compositions and superb guitar performances. Navarro’s album Dreaming of Trains was nominated for a GRAMMY Award followed by The Grace of Summer Light, which was named the number one Contemporary... | One World Theatre | 07/18/13 | Austin |
Summer Arts Culture CampPresented by Artistic Education Company July 15-July 26, 2013 Arts Culture Camps
Session A: Jazz Arts Culture Camp, offered from July 15 to July 19
Camp Focus – Session B includes jazz dance, art discovery, and jazz to blues vocal arts.
Session B: Creative Arts Culture Camp, offered from July 22 to July 26
Camp Focus – Session B includes modern dance, art discovery, and musical theater to opera vocal arts.
Students Learn:
* How to warm up your voice, how to play various instrumentation, dance to pieces of... | Artistic Education Company | 07/15/13-
07/26/13 | Austin |
Arts Culture CampPresented by Artistic Education Company July 15-July 26, 2013 Arts Culture Camps
Session A: Jazz Arts Culture Camp, offered from July 15 to July 19
Camp Focus – Session B includes jazz dance, art discovery, and jazz to blues vocal arts.
Session B: Creative Arts Culture Camp, offered from July 22 to July 26
Camp Focus – Session B includes modern dance, art discovery, and musical theater to opera vocal arts.
Students Learn:
* How to warm up your voice, how to play various instrumentation, dance to pieces of... | Artistic Education Company | 07/15/13-
07/26/13 | Austin |
Austin Chamber Music Festival presents Time for ThreePresented by Austin Chamber Music Center July 27, 2013 “…mix of virtuoso classical chops and high-octane bluegrass fiddling.”
– Washington Post
This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.
| Austin Chamber Music Center | 07/27/13 | Austin |
Soul of Summer with Jonathan Butler, Sheila E & Elan TrotmanPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre August 2, 2013 The soulful sounds and insightful lyrics of guitarist Jonathan Butler have earned him GRAMMY nominations and rave reviews in the contemporary jazz, R&B and gospel worlds. He has shared the stage with such acclaimed artists as Kirk Whalum and Dave Koz. Born to a musical family, drummer/percussionist Sheila E. has blazed her own trail with hits like “The Glamorous Life,” and “Love Bizarre.” She has worked with Prince, George Duke, Herbie Hancock and Ringo Starr,... | One World Theatre | 08/02/13 | Austin |
Jazz Talent of Today and TomorrowPresented by Austin Jazz Workshop May 19-August 18, 2013 Jazz Talent of Today and Tomorrow is an opportunity for middle and high school jazz students to sit in with professional musicians from the Austin Jazz Workshop. Join us the third Sunday afternoon of each month to enjoy some great swing tunes and Austin’s finest Southern Brunch to boot! With Michael Melinger, Floyd Domino, Michael Stevens, and Masumi Jones. | Austin Jazz Workshop | 05/19/13-
08/18/13 | Austin |
One Night with Janis JoplinPresented by ZACH Theatre at Topfer Theater at ZACH Theater July 10-August 18, 2013 ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, created, written and directed by Randy Johnson, is a full-on concert experience and musical journey into the life and inspirations of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest legends. With a voice like whiskey and a laugh like pure joy, Janis Joplin took the music scene by storm. Simultaneously rough and vulnerable, Joplin was dubbed the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, proving music wasn’t just a man’s world anymore.
ONE NIGHT WITH... | ZACH Theatre | 07/10/13-
08/18/13 | Austin |
Dave Koz with Special Guests Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright & Richard Elliot Presented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre August 23, 2013 Dave Koz has been hailed by The New York Times as “a musician of unflappable rhythmic aplomb, which he happily squares against the airtight funk of his band.” His Summer Horns Tour 2013 features four of today’s pre eminent saxophone players, touring together for the first time ever: Mindi Abair a featured saxophonist on the 2011 and 2012 seasons of “American Idol” who joined Aerosmith on their 2012 Summer Tour; Gerald Albright, known for his renowned solo... | One World Theatre | 08/23/13 | Austin |
John MayallPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre September 1, 2013 John Mayall is often referred to as the “Father of the British Blues” whose musical career as a singer, guitarist and songwriter spans over fifty years. He was the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band which has included some of the most famous blues and rock musicians, including Mick Fleetwood and Eric Clapton, whose now classic collaboration resulted in the best-selling album, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers Featuring Eric Clapton. Mayall stands out for several... | One World Theatre | 09/01/13 | Austin |
Warren HillPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre September 6, 2013 Top Contemporary Jazz saxophonist, Warren Hill has a sultry and soulful sound that intertwines with rhythmic and funk in such a unique way that always pushes the bar of the genre a bit higher. Having reached icon status, he has won countless awards and recorded innumerable number 1 hits. Hill has worked with an amazing cast of All Stars, including Nathan East, Lee Ritenour and Jeff Golub. In 2004, he created the world's first Smooth Jazz Cruise, an event that would bring his fellow Artists... | One World Theatre | 09/06/13 | Austin |
Sax And The City featuring Marion Meadows, Jessy J, Paul Taylor with Joe McBride and Will BrockPresented by Women in Jazz Association, inc. at Paramount Theatre September 7, 2013 Don’t miss the saxiest concert of the year as Women in Jazz presents SAX And The City, a smooth contemporary jazz concert featuring Marion Meadows, Jessy J and Paul Taylor with special tuests Joe McBride and Will Brock plus Pamela Hart Saturday, September 7 at the Paramount Theatre. SAX And The City captures all of the soulful grooves, dazzling melodies and seductive magic that have become a trademark! The Latin infusion of Jessy J and the awesome smooth of Paul Taylor, together... | Women in Jazz Association, inc. | 09/07/13 | Austin |
Take 6Presented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre October 25, 2013 The most awarded vocal group in history (10 GRAMMY Awards, 10 Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award, and more) celebrates their 25th Anniversary! Take 6, heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet,” is the quintessential a cappella group and model for vocal genius. Six virtuosic voices united in crystal clear harmony, against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B... | One World Theatre | 10/25/13 | Austin |
Oleta AdamsPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre October 27, 2013 Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut Platinum album Circle of One, Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the US and Europe with heartfelt songs and inspirational lyrics. Her sound draws deeply from her roots in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. Her impassioned hit single “Get Here”, also recorded by Brenda Russell, became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War. Her success, nurtured by... | One World Theatre | 10/27/13 | Austin |
Sergio MendesPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre November 3, 2013 For most of the second half of the '60s, Sergio Mendes was the top-selling Brazilian artist in the United States, charting huge hit singles and LPs that regularly made the Top 5. He released over 55 albums and performed with such figures as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stan Getz and Dizzy Gillespie. While known for his unique mixture of bossa nova, jazz and funk, Mendes found pop success with his single, “Never Gonna Let You Go", which reached number 4 on The Billboard... | One World Theatre | 11/03/13 | Austin |
Euge GroovePresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre November 17, 2013 Euge Groove is a quadruple threat - the saxophonist, composer, producer and DJ has built an impressive career as a free spirit who remains true to his own artistic vision. He has recorded a string of #1 hits and garner a devoted following. His wide ranging musical tastes, impeccable musicianship and keen showmanship have planted him on world tours with such icons as Tina Turner, Joe Cocker, Richard Marx, Tower of Power and Huey Lewis and the News. Groove released his 8th CD in September... | One World Theatre | 11/17/13 | Austin |
A Peter White Christmas with Mindi Abair and Rick BraunPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre November 30, 2013 In A Peter White Christmas, Peter White leads an all-star lineup featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair, performing dazzling arrangements of holiday favorites. As a stellar performer, White has kept smooth jazz fans worldwide enthralled by his spirited melodies, soulful grooves and inviting, instantly recognizable acoustic guitar tone. Saxophonist Mindi Abair has broken many boundaries as she continues to define the less traditional future of jazz. Rick Braun is a smooth jazz trumpet player... | One World Theatre | 11/30/13 | Austin |
A Charlie Brown Christmas with David BenoitPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre December 8, 2013 Celebrate the holidays with the smooth jazz of Charlie Brown! Since launching his recording career in 1977, David Benoit’s expansive career as a contemporary jazz pianist and composer has included over 25 solo recordings. His prolific output since 2000 includes several prominent Charlie Brown related projects (including Here’s To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years and the star-studded 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas) that reflect his lifelong passion for the music of original... | One World Theatre | 12/08/13 | Austin |
Johnny CleggPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre March 19, 2014 Johnny Clegg is one of South Africa’s most celebrated sons. He is a singer, a songwriter, a dancer, anthropologist and a musical activist whose infectious crossover music, a vibrant blend of Western pop and African Zulu rhythms, exploded onto the international scene and broken through all the barriers in his own country. Over three decades, Clegg has sold over five million albums of his brand of crossover music worldwide. He has wowed vast audiences with his audacious live shows and... | One World Theatre | 03/19/14 | Austin |
Arturo SandovalPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre March 21, 2014 Arturo Sandoval is a legendary jazz trumpet and horn player, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. A dynamic and vivacious live performer, he has performed at the Oscars with Celine Dion, at the GRAMMY Awards with Justin Timberlake and on the Billboard Awards with Alicia Keys. Sandoval has been awarded 6 GRAMMY Awards, 6 Billboard Awards and one Emmy Award, the latter for his composing work on the entire underscore of the HBO movie based on his life, For Love or... | One World Theatre | 03/21/14 | Austin |
Paula Maya 1st MondaysPresented by Yellow House Records April 1, 2013-April 7, 2014 I'll be back at Buenos Aires Cafe 1st Monday of every month, 7-9pm, to perform gorgeous Brazilian bossa nova, featuring the music of Antônio Carlos "Tom" Jobim plus other great classics. They serve dishes from Argentina. Awesome food. And the Malbec wine is delicious too. They have parking on the back. | Yellow House Records | 04/01/13-
04/07/14 | Austin |
California Guitar TrioPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre June 8, 2014 California Guitar Trio are famous for a wide range of instrumental styles fusing European classical music, rock, blues, jazz, world music, and surf music, with an emphasis on technical virtuosity and humor. The Trio, comprised of Paul Richards, Bert Lams and Hideyo Moriya, are virtuoso musicians who have released 14 albums and shared the stage with such performers as King Crimson, Tito Puente and Taj Mahal. Their music is so emotionally and spiritually inspiring that it was sent into outer... | One World Theatre | 06/08/14 | Austin |
East End Jazz JamPresented by DiverseArts at The Victory Grill September 23, 2009 - Ongoing For years there was a tradition of live jazz and blues in Austin, long before any of the current downtown venues ever existed. And there was a tradition of Huston Tillotson music students sharpening their chops at jam sessions at the Victory Grill and Charlies' Playhouse, historically significant East 11th Street music venues.
With the City of Austin's recent designations of the East Austin Cultural Heritage District and Live Music District, your friends at the DiverseArts, Victory... | DiverseArts | 09/23/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
| Blue Monday Blues Jam: Every Monday! | DiverseArts | 06/07/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Blue Monday Blues Jam at Historic Victory GrillPresented by Historic Victory Grill at Historic Victory Grill July 5, 2010 - Ongoing Every Monday
performing live:
Matthew Robinson!
Harold McMillan!
Friends & Guests!
Doors open at 8pm.
Jam 9pm-12mn.
$3 cover.
Bring your axe, your voice, yo mama. | Historic Victory Grill | 07/05/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
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