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Pat Metheny Group

Submitted by admin on Sat, 07/10/2010 - 20:30

The return of the formidable Pat Metheny Group of Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Steve Rodby and Antonio Sanchez.

Caetano Veloso

Submitted by admin on Sat, 07/03/2010 - 20:30

One of the world's great songwriters, and a thrilling live performer, Brazilian superstar Caetano Veloso's music radiates warmth. His seductive, melodic voice and bossa-nova style guitar push Brazilian traditions into exciting new realms. On this visit, he'll be playing material from his wonderful album on Wrasse, Zii e Zie, described by Songlines as 'a kind of Radiohead-tinged samba - glorious, satisfying stuff, consolidating Veloso’s return to his grandiose best.'

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Swinging Beginnings

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/18/2010 - 20:30

Announcing the first residency of Jazz at Lincoln Center at the Barbican in a series of special concerts  by the internationally-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (JLCO) charting the story of the American jazz orchestra. A celebration of 80 years of great jazz big band music.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Swinging Beginnings

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 20:30

Announcing the first residency of Jazz at Lincoln Center at the Barbican in a series of special concerts  by the internationally-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (JLCO) charting the story of the American jazz orchestra. A celebration of 80 years of great jazz big band music.

Andy Sheppard and John Parricelli

Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/12/2010 - 15:00

Andy Sheppard and John Parricelli will perform at the Wiltshire Jazz Festival 2010. They will perform material from their latest album PS, which takes their long musical association to new levels of interaction, mixing delicate bossa novas, achingly evocative ballads contrasted and super-charged excursions into funk and rock - all enhanced by a creative, and uniquely personal use of electronics and new music technology.

Brad Mehldau: Solo Piano

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 20:30

**LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE**

Anne Sofie Von Otter and Brad Mehldau

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 20:30

**LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE**

Bobby McFerrin

Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 20:30

Bobby McFerrin live is a unique experience – his extraordinary vocal range and imagination matched by an inspiring stage presence that exudes warmth and spirit. He returns to mark the release of his first recording in years, VOCabuLarieS – yet another new departure for a remarkable performer.

Angelique Kidjo

Submitted by admin on Sun, 05/16/2010 - 20:30

Angelique Kidjo is one of Africa's most powerful and charismatic stars, mixing driving dance rhythms, passionate political lyrics and her own extraordinary stage presence. An electrifying cool - as contemporary, stylish and vibrant as it comes. Time Out

John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 20:30

From his first (1969) LP as leader, Extrapolation, to In A Silent Way, Bitches Brew and Jack Johnson with Miles Davis, to the foundation of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shakti to the present, Yorkshire-born McLaughlin is one of the great figures in jazz guitar history.