Mary Curtin

"The Believer" Concert 1: John Coltrane Memorial Concert (Northeastern University, Blackman Theatre, Ell Hall, from Sep 26, 2009 07:30 PM to Sep 26, 2009 10:00 PM)

“The Believer: Concert 1,” which highlights the return of The John Coltrane Memorial Ensemble and honoring Edmund Barry Gaither, will be presented on the campus of Northeastern as it has for the past 23 years. The 14 piece all-star group features Carl Atkins (sax), Leonard Brown (sax), Sa Davis (percussion), Mark Harvey (trumpet), Tim Ingles (bass), John Lockwood (bass), Bill Lowe (tuba), Jason Palmer (trumpet), Bill Pierce (sax), George W. Russell Jr. (keys), Syd Smart (percussion), Stan Strickland (sax/flute), Alvin Terry (percussion) & Gary Valente (trombone). They will perform classic ‘Trane compositions in 21st century interpretations. Samples of the Ensemble’s previous work can be heard at www.jcmc.neu.edu and www.myspace.com/johncoltranememorialconcert.

"The Believer" Concert 2 : John Coltrane Memorial Concert (Hibernian Hall, Roxbury, MA, from Sep 27, 2009 03:00 PM to Sep 27, 2009 05:00 PM)

“The Believer: Concert 2” showcases the internationally renowned master instrumentalist and vocalist Stan Strickland (sax/flute), who will perform a unique tribute to ‘Trane’s legacy with his ensemble including John Lockwood (bass), Laslzo Gardony (keys), & Yoron Israel (drums), along with appearances by members of The John Coltrane Memorial Ensemble (Bill Lowe on tuba, Syd Smart on percussion, Jason Palmer on trumpet & Leonard Brown on sax), at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury. For more information on Stan Strickland, log onto www.stanstrickland.net.

Aardvark Jazz Orchestra: All Blues (Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA, from Sep 30, 2009 08:00 PM to Sep 30, 2009 10:00 PM)

The celebrated Aardvark Jazz Orchestra will open its 37th season at Scullers with a show of “All Blues,” painting the many shades of blues in jazz from Miles and Duke to Mingus and Basie to boogie and funk originals by Aardvark founder/music director Mark Harvey. Along the way, the band will salute the 50th anniversaries of two seminal albums "Kind of Blue" and "Mingus Ah Um." Capping off the evening will be one of Aardvark's greatest hits, Harvey’s award-winning "Scamology."

"The Believer" : John Coltrane Memorial Concert's 32nd annual weekend -- Sept. 26-Sept. 27, 2009

THE 32ND ANNUAL JOHN COLTRANE MEMORIAL CONCERT presents “THE BELIEVER” a weekend of concerts & visual art featuring “The Believer: Concert 1” with The John Coltrane Memorial Ensemble: Carl Atkins, Leonard Brown, Sa Davis, Mark Harvey, Tim Ingles, John Lockwood, Bill Lowe, Jason Palmer, Bill Pierce, George W. Russell Jr., Syd Smart, Stan Strickland, Alvin Terry & Gary Valente; with special recognition of Edmund Barry Gaither. [Held on Saturday, September 26, 7:30 pm, at Northeastern University, Boston, MA.] And “The Believer: Concert 2” with Stan Strickland, John Lockwood, Laslzo Gardony, & Yoron Israel along with appearances by Bill Lowe, Syd Smart, Jason Palmer & Leonard Brown. [Held on Sunday, September 27, 3:00 pm, at Hibernian Hall, Roxbury, MA.] Both concerts hosted by Eric Jackson of WGBH’s “Eric in the Evening.” Accompanied by “Ascension” an exhibition of art works by the African American Master Artists in Residence Program ( AAMARP). [Exhibit runs Sept. 1-Sept. 28 at Northeastern University, Boston, MA.]

Aardvark Jazz Orchestra: All Blues

Aardvark Jazz Orchestra: All Blues. Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 8:00 pm, one show only. Scullers Jazz Club, Doubletree Guest Suites, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA. Admission: $18. Reservations and information: 617-562-4111 or www.scullersjazz.com.

David Maxwell's Outtakes Unlimited All Star Show (Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Sq., Cambridge, MA 02139, from Dec 20, 2009 09:30 PM to Dec 20, 2009 11:00 PM)

David Maxwell's Outtakes Unlimited All Star Show featuring Allan Chase & Jim Hobbs (saxes & Near Eastern reeds), John Lockwood (double bass), Bob Gullotti (drums) and David Maxwell (piano, gongs, various Near Eastern reeds & flutes).

JazzBoston’s Jazz Week ’10: “Made in Boston, Played in Boston” -- April 23-May 2, 2010 (Jazz Boston (at various locations around Boston), from Apr 23, 2010 12:00 PM to May 02, 2010 11:55 PM)

JazzBoston’s Jazz Week ’10: “Made in Boston, Played in Boston” 10 Days Celebrate Music and Musicians Inspired by the City Boston, Cambridge, Somerville Officially Proclaim April 23 – May 2 “Jazz Week” For 10 days from April 23 to May 2, Jazz Week ’10: “Made in Boston, Played in Boston” will celebrate the special role the Boston jazz scene plays as incubator and stage for some of the most creative musicians in the world. For a list of events, visit http://www.jazzboston.org/about/jazzweek2010-events.asp.

Pianist Geri Allen & narrator Fr. Peter F. O'Brien S.J. celebrate Mary Lou Williams centennial with Aardvark Jazz Orchestra (Robsham Theater Arts Center , from May 09, 2010 08:00 PM to May 09, 2010 10:00 PM)

Aardvark Jazz Orchestra with special guests Geri Allen, pianist and Father Peter F. O’Brien, narrator

Pianist Geri Allen & narrator Fr. Peter F. O'Brien S.J. celebrate Mary Lou Williams centennial with Aardvark Jazz Orchestra -- May 9th

Aardvark Jazz Orchestra with special guests Geri Allen, pianist and Father Peter F. O’Brien, narrator; Mary Lou Williams Centennial Celebration: From Swing to Sacred Music, a Journey of Faith