Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Live In Los Angeles

With its newest album, the swing revivalists honor a clear pioneer to their dance-friendly approach: Bandleader Cab Calloway. Lead singer Scotty Morris leads the band he founded in 1993 in a Calloway-heavy program, live from Walt Disney Concert Hall

Irvin Mayfield Sextet: Live In Minneapolis

The New Orleans native has taken up an artist residency in the Twin Cities. But judging from his prodigious trumpet technique — and his zealous entreaties — Mayfield seemed determined to imbue his second home with the spirit of its downriver cousin. ? E-Mail This ???? ? Add to Del.icio.us

Joyce Matthies Dance Ensemble’s annual concert set for Sunday (Albert Lea Tribune)

The Joyce Matthies Dance Ensemble will present its annual concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at Plymouth Shoes and the Joyce Matthies Dance Centre.

Connect Rome holding free concert after Christmas parade (Rome News-Tribune)

Connect Rome is trying to start up a new holiday tradition in Rome with a free Christmas concert at its coffee shop The Nest following the Christmas parade on Dec. 1. According to pastor Josh R…

Wind and Jazz Ensembles impress all in attendance (The Lamron)

Last Friday, Geneseo’s Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble gave the audience a reason to postpone Halloween preparations with a concert that was both beautiful and entertaining in its diversity and skill. Their program, “Invitation to the Dance,” had its share of toe-tappers, but, unlike the title may suggest, this concert was not a rendition of Saturday Night Fever.

Local student member of Central College Jazz Band (Clarinda Herald-Journal)

Beau Williams, a sophomore from Clarinda, exploring, who is a graduate of Clarinda High School, playing bass, is a member of the 2009-10 Central College Jazz Band. The group, under the direction of Gabriel Espinosa, will perform in Cox-Snow Recital Hall Friday, Nov

All that jazz tonight at Cowley (The Arkansas City Traveler)

The Cowley College Jazz Band, featuring the Cowley College Guitar Ensemble, will perform its fall concert at 7 tonight, at the Robert Brown Theatre. There is no cost to attend the concert.

Horseshoe Road to join NNHS orchestras in concert (The Norman Transcript)

Norman North High School’s orchestra is collaborating with a special guest artist at tonight’s concert.Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road will join North’s three orchestras in several numbers at the 7 p.

Ridgewood band gears up for its fall concert (Norridge-Harwood Heights News)

Musicians at Ridgewood High School are rehearsing for their fall concert, scheduled for next week. The show starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct

‘Jazz in AZ’ brings musical sass to masses (Arizona Daily Wildcat)

The UA Dance Repertory will host people from all over the country at its Jazz Dance Showcase this week. While people outside the School of Dance are not permitted attend the showcase, there are previews today and tomorrow where all jazz enthusiasts will be welcome.