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| The Greater Knife and Fork Club | 11/23/2009 6:15-9:00 |
| A concert for the Greater Knife and Fork Club of Jackson, Mississippi.
This honored club that supports fine dining and fine music have invited Jim and Martha Hession to come to Jackson to perform for their November meeting. |
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| Jazz Historical Park | 10/28/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hession-vocals
A fun and entertaining afternoon concert exploring the rich heritage of American Jazz in piano and vocals from ragtime, to stride, to boogie, to swing. |
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| Jazz Historical Park | 10/21/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Another fun lunchtime concert with Jim Hession on piano and Martha Hession on vocals.
This will be another fun concert exploring the rich heritage of American Piano music from ragtime, to stride, to boogie woogie to swing and beyond. |
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| Jazz Historical Park | 10/14/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hession-vocals
Concert of early jazz piano and vocals... guaranteed to include some ragtime and stride piano. |
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| Jim Hession Jazz piano concert at National Jazz Historical Park | 10/7/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hession-vocals
A presentation of historic Jazz piano and vocals. |
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| Gulfport Yacht Club | 10/2/2009 7-9pm |
| The Will Sackett Big Band with Jim Hession on piano |
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| 27th Avenue Jazz Bistro | 9/30/2009 6pm-9pm |
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Hessionsession Trio with Larry Keating
Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hession-vocals
Larry Keating-sax |
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| CEO Talent Showcase for United Way | 9/25/2009 7pm-8pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Will Sackett- vocals |
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| 27th Avenue Jazz Bistro | 9/23/2009 6pm-9pm |
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The HessionSession Trio with Larry Keating
Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hession-vocals
Larry Keating-sax |
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| 27th Avenue Jazz Bistro | 9/16/2009 6pm-9pm |
| Jazz Trio in the beautiful restored downtown Gulfport City Center.
Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hessio-vocals
Larry Keating-sax |
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| Jazz Gospel Concert and Brunch | 9/13/2009 9am-10:30 am |
| The Rhythmakers and Lance Buller bring the New Orleans Gospel into the concert venue of the Penticton, 1500 seat theater.
Jim Hession-piano
Ryan Burrage-clarinet
Cori Walters-drums
Lance Buller- trumpet and Gospel moderator. |
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| Final Penticton Concert on the Paddle wheeler "Sycamoose" | 9/13/2009 12:00noon-1:30 |
| Final Concert for the Rhythmakers:
Ryan Burrage-clarinet
Jim Hession-piano
Cori Walters-drums |
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| Piano Rama Pentastic Jazz Festival | 9/12/2009 1:30-2:30pm |
| Jim Hession -jazz piano
Ray Templin-piano
Caoline Dahl-piano
Paul Reid-piano |
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| Rhythmakers | 9/12/2009 |
| Rhythmakers in concert- three events and three locations |
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| Opening Day Concerts for the Rhythmakers | 9/11/2009 |
| Three concerts by The New Orleans Rhythmakers@opening Day of 2009 Pentastic Jazz Festival.
Jim Hession-piano
Ryan Burrage-clarinet
Cori Walters-drums |
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| Opening Party for the Sponsors of the Pentastic Jazz Festival- Penticton, B.C. Canada | 9/10/2009 6-9pm |
| Party and opening event for the sponsors and performers of this wonderful Canadian Jazz Fest. |
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| 27th Avenue Jazz Bistro | 9/9/2009 6pm-9pm |
| Opening of the Jazz Bistro in the New Downtown Gulfport Restoration.
Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hession-vocals
Larry Keating-sax
Jazz trio from swing to bop!
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| The Bombay Club | 9/5/2009 9-12:30pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Gary Grimes-bass
Johnny Angel-vocals |
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| Capone's Italian Eatery | 9/4/2009 6:30am-9:30pm |
| Larry Keating-sax
Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hession-vocals
Jazz trio plays for diners/\. |
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| The Bombay Club | 8/15/2009 9-12.00 |
| Jim Hession =piano
Gary Grimes= bass
Johnny "Angel=vocals
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| Dos Jefes | 8/6/2009 9:30-12:30pm |
| Jim Hession - piano
Martha Hession- vocals
Jazz duo from trad to swing. |
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| Natchez River Boat | 8/5/2009 6-9pm |
| Jim Hession with the Dukes of Dixieland |
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| Hillier Park in Biloxi | 8/1/2009 11:00am-1:30pm |
| Mississippi Democratic Women party in the park.
Jim Hession-piano
Larry Keating-sax |
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| The Bombay Club | 8/1/2009 9-12.00 |
| Jim Hession-piano
gary Grimes-bass
Johnny Angel-vocals |
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| Tulane MBA Graduation Party | 7/31/2009 7-10pm |
| Jim Hession-jazz piano |
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| Obelisk Wine Bar | 7/30/2009 7:30-11:30pm. |
| piano-Jim Hession
bass-Gary Grimes
Johnny Angel- vocals |
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| The Bombay Club | 7/25/2009 9-12.00 |
| Jim Hession -piano
Gary Grimes-bass
Ray Fransen-drums
Johnny Angel-vocals |
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| Conference of Governors Reception | 7/18/2009 9-12pm |
| Will Sackett Big Band |
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| Ballyhoo at the Ballroom | 7/12/2009 3:00pm-6:00pm |
| Educators Seminar-Artists Showcase |
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| Bay St. Louis Art Walk | 7/11/2009 6-9pm |
| Band featuring Jim Hession on piano |
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| Live Recording Session | 6/27/2009 6:00-12 |
| Live Audience for Rhythmakers Recording Session |
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| The Great Southern Club | 6/25/2009 11:00am-1:30pm |
| Big band luncheon/ Rotarie Club
Will Sackett and his Big Band |
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| The Bombay Club | 6/13/2009 9:30-12:30pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Will Buckingham-bass
Julian Garcia-drums
Johnny Angel-vocals |
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| Obelisk Wine Bar | 6/4/2009 7:30pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Will Buckingham-bass
Johnny Angel-vocals |
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| Dos Jefes | 5/26/2009 9-12:30pm |
| Jazz duo : Jim Hession-piano, Martha Hession-vocals.
An evening of jazz from traditional to bop. |
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| Capone's Italian Eatery | 5/22/2009 6pm-9pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hession-vocals
Jazz duo |
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| Jazz at the Wine Bar | 5/14/2009 7-10pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Bass-Spike Perkins
Johnny Angel-vocals |
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| Mother's Day Brunch | 5/10/2009 11:00-3:00p.m. |
| Jim Hession-piano
Porgy Jones--trumpet
Jazz standards |
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| Mother's Day Brunch | 5/10/2009 11:00-3:00p.m. |
| Jim Hession-piano
Porgy Jones--trumpet
Jazz standards |
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| Johnny Angel and his Swinging Demons | 5/5/2009 7-10pm. |
| Cindo De Mayo Festival in Gretna Louisiana |
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| Jazz Fest at the National Jazz Historical Park | 5/2/2009 2-3:30pm |
| Jazz Pianist, Jim Hession, will again pull musical rabbits out of the hat and share his pianistic virtuosity with the Jazz Fest Audience. There will be several surprise guests that will join Jim on stage during the concert. This is one jazzfest event where you will not have to wade through the mud at the fairgrounds to hear great music. |
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| The Mississipi Democratic Women's Reception | 5/1/2009 6-9pm |
| Reception at the IP in Biloxi.
Jazz piano-Jim Hession |
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| Grand Opening for Capone's Italian Restaurant | 4/28/2009 6-9pm |
| Jazz and Delicious Italian cuisine, the perfect match!
Jim Hession,piano, and Larry Keating, sax, will be playing for the opening of this prestigious Italian eatery in beautiful historic Ocean Springs which sits in the historic Ocean Springs town near the Biloxi Back Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. |
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| Piano Night WWOZ Benefit at the House of Blues | 4/27/2009 7:30pm |
| On the night between French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest Jim Hession will be joining other outstanding pianists for a night of spectacular music at the House of Blues in the French Quarter, New Orleans. The concert will be broadcast live on WWOZ. Go to http://www.houseofblues.com/ for ticket information. |
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| Press Party for Capone's Italian Restaurant | 4/26/2009 7-9pm |
| Opening for the new "hot-spot" eatery in the beautiful Gulf Coast town of Ocean Springs,Mississippi. All Italian food is made from scratch fresh every day.
Jim Hession,piano, and Larry Keating will be playing a jazz repertoire for the
members of the press and local clientele.
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| Capone's | 4/26/2009 6-9pm |
| Grand Opening of the Exclusive Italian Eatery in Ocean Springs.
Jim Hession- piano
Martha Hession-vocals
Larry Keating-sax |
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| Jazz Pianist Jim Hession in concert at National Jazz Historical Park | 4/15/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession-piano, Martha Hession-vocals- present an entertaining and informative concert about historical jazz. |
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| Jazz Pianist Jim Hession in concert at National Jazz Historical Park | 4/15/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession encourages listeners to file their tax returns by performing jazz hits of the last Depression, "We're In The Money " , "Brother Can You Spare A Dime", "Happy Days Are Here Again". |
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| Jazz Fest at the National Jazz Historical Park | 4/8/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hession-vocals
An educational and entertaining concert of historical jazz featuring the incredible jazz historian and performer, Jim Hession. |
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| Jim Hession Jazz Piano Concerts at noon | 4/8/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Pianist Jim Hession demonstrates how all 88 keys can be put to use in playing
historical jazz. Special guest may include Martha Hession. |
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| Jim Hession Jazz piano concert at National Jazz Historical Park | 4/1/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession presents an afternoon of jazz piano diversity. Special guest may include Martha Hession on vocals. |
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| Jazz Historical Park | 4/1/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession-piano
Martha Hession - vocals
Jazz history concert on stage in the auditorium |
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| Jazz at the Cannon Grill | 3/13/2009 7-10pm. |
| Jazz trio at the Cannon Grill. Jim Hession, piano, Martha Hession-vocals, Larry Keating- sax. |
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| Concert for Langston Hughes Academy | 2/27/2009 12noon-1pm |
| Jim and Martha Hession present a concert introducing early jazz in New Orleans for the students at Langston Hughes Academy. |
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| Jazz at Chef Austin's | 2/7/2009 7-10pm. |
| An evening of jazz with Jim Hession-piano and Porgy Jones-trumpet. |
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| Jazz at Chef Austin's | 2/2/2009 7-10pm |
| Chef Austin's presents Jim Hession and Porgy Jones- an evening of jazz. |
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| Krewe of Hermes | 2/1/2009 7-10pm |
| Piano jazz by Jim Hession for the Krewe of Hermes Queen's Dinner. |
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| Chef Austins | 1/29/2009 7-10pm |
| Chef Austin's Creole Kitchen presents Porgy Jones and Jim Hession. An evening of Jazz standards. |
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| Mississippi Museum of Art concert and showing | 1/20/2009 |
| Jim and Martha Hession were featured at a tri cultural event for the Mississippi Museum of Art, held on Mississippis Gulf Coast. Along with writer, Dr. Jerry Ward reading from his new book, The Katrina Papers, and photographer, Bob Hubbard, Jim and Martha presented a show called, JAZZAPOPIN' reflecting music from the era when jazz was pop and pop was jazz. |
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| Convention Bookers Hospitality Event | 1/11/2009 10am-6pm |
| Jim Hession was featured with the Jimmy Maxwell Jazz Quartet for an all day hospitality function at the Canal St. Sheraton in New Orleans adjacent to the French Quarter. |
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| Interview by Film Maker Chuck Green | 12/30/2008 1-5pm |
| In preparation for the completion of "Ari's Search For Stride Piano" film maker Chuck Green interviewed Jim and Martha Hession as they discussed their career and Jim demonstrated the origins of stride piano. This was filmed both at the National Jazz Historical Park and the Mississippi RiverWalk in New Orleans French Quarter. Excerpts from the taping will be available on the internet in the near future. |
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| Third Annual Christmas Show/ Jim and Martha Hession with Jazz Redcoats of the Polar IceCap | 12/13/2008 2pm-3:30 |
| The Hession assemble the best of the New Orleans All Stars to present their annual Christmas program of jazz. The performance will include some of the Christmas Jazz tunes that are very seldom performed including "Zat You Santa Claus and the Santa Claus Blues.
Jim Hession/ piano
Martha Hession/vocals
Ryan Burrage/reeds
Phil Campo/trumpet
Steve Braun /bass
Joe Lastie / drums
The venue is the Jazz Historical Park on North Peters/ auditorium |
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| Dukes of Dixieland, Riverboat Natchez, New Orleans | 12/6/2008 6-9pm |
| Jim guests on piano with the Dukes of Dixieland as the steamboat Natchez cruises down the Mississippi River in New Orleans. |
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| Jim guests with Dukes of Dixieland on Riverboat Natchez | 11/28/2008 6pm-9pm |
| Jim Hession guests on piano with the Dukes of Dixieland aboard the Riverboat Natchez cruise on the Mississippi River Walk in New Orleans.
Leader/drummer Dickie Taylor also features Earl Bonnie on reeds, and Richard Scott on Trombone. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/26/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| Last night of the Loose Change Jazz Band at the Maison. Come early to get a good seat for the appearance of these New Orleans Giants as they salute the music of New Orleans. Phil Campo/trumpet; Jim Hession/piano; Ryan Burrage/clarinet. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/25/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| Only two more nights to hear this outstanding band at this venue. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/23/2008 2:30-7:30pm |
| An afternoon of New Orleans premier musicians playing the music that has made New Orleans famous.Phil Campo (trumpet), Jim Hession at the piano and Ryan Burrage on clarinet. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/19/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| Always an evening of the best of the music of New Orleans Jazz. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/18/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| One of New Orleans best bands plays the music of the traditional jazz years. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/16/2008 2:30-7:30pm |
| An afternoon of the great music of the New Orleans traditional jazz heritage. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/12/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| An evening of spirited music of the New Orleans of the 1930's. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/11/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| One of New Orleans best bands is featured this month at the Maison Bourbon. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/9/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| An evening of New Orleans music............ |
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| Jim and Martha Hession guest at Legends Park | 11/8/2008 6:00-12 |
| Jim and Martha Hession guest with the house band. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession guest at Legends Park | 11/7/2008 6:00-12 |
| Jim and Matha guest with the house band at Legends Park. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/5/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| Jim joins the Loose Change band for an evening of New Orleans music. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/4/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| Jim joins the Loose Change jazz band for an evening of New Orleans music. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/2/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| Jim joins the Loose Change jazz band with an evening of Dixieland jazz. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 10/29/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| Jim plays with the Loose Change jazz band. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 10/28/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| The Loose Change jazz band plays at the Maison Bourbon with Jim Hession on piano. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 10/28/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| The Loose Change jazz band plays at the Maison Bourbon with Jim Hession on piano. |
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| The Rhythmakers appear in concert in Jackson, Mississippi. | 10/26/2008 |
| Jim Hession appears in concert with Ryan Burrage and his Rhythmakers at the New Orleans Jazz Club in Jackson, Mississippi. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 10/22/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| The Loose Change Jazz Band appearing at the Maison. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 10/21/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| The Loose Change Jazz Band appearing under the direction of Phil Campo. |
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| Jack Maheu Benefit | 10/20/2008 9-12 |
| A benefit for the reknowned Clarinetist, Jack Maheu: Jack has been recovering from an operation and a stroke. His brilliance on clarinet has earned him the reputation of one of the stars playing in New Orleans this past 12 years.It was Jim and Martha's pleasure to escort Jack to the event with Jack's dear friend. Jim and Martha worked with Jack for the past five years in many entertainment locations from New Orleans to New York. Jim has been Jack's regular piano player for five years. We are awaiting the release of Jack's last recording session with his quartet- the CD is in the hands of Audiophile and George Buck. We are hoping that there will be a timely release of this treasure.
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| Maison Bourbon | 8/31/2008 7:30 pm-12:15am |
| Jim Hession guests on piano with Phil Campo's Loose Change Jazz Band at the famous jazz club on Bourbon St. in the French Quarter. |
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| Jim Hession Jazz Piano Concerts at noon | 8/27/2008 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession returns to the stage of the New Orleans Jazz Park bringing a show of historical jazz piano to the audience. Martha Hession and others may join Jim as he highlights the history of New Orleans and early jazz music. |
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| Jazz at Fritzel's | 8/23/2008 9-12.00 |
| Jim Hession guests on piano with Ryan Burrage and his Rhythmakers. Ryan Burrage on sax, clarinets, Will Buckingham on bass and Bryan Besse on drums.
This will be a night of HOT JAZZ in all its incarnations..1
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| Jazz at Fritzel's on Bourbon St. French Quarter New Orleans | 8/22/2008 9-1am |
| The Rhythm makers under the leadership of Ryan Burrage play great jazz in this historic club on Boubon. Being one of the last of the jazz clubs on Bourbon St. it holds a special place in the hearts of many jazz club supporters. Jim Hession guests on piano., Ryan Burrage on reeds, Will Buckingham on bass and Bryan Besse on drums. On the menu is Jazz! |
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| Jazz at Fritzel's on Bourbon St. French Quarter New Orleans | 8/21/2008 9-1am |
| Jim Hession joins Ryan Burrage and his Rhythmakers on stage at the Bourbon St. Club, Fritzel's. Fritzel's is an European style jazz club that has been for more than thirty years a destination of musician's from all over the world. Jazz in all its forms from traditional through mainstream is played by Ryan Burrage(reeds), Jim Hession(piano), Will Buckingham(bass) and Bryan Besse(drums). |
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| Jazz at Fritzel's on Bourbon St. French Quarter New Orleans | 8/20/2008 9pm-1am |
| The Rhythmakers perform hot jazz from traditional through mainstream.
Jim Hession (piano) , Ryan Burrage(reeds), Will Buckingham (bass), Bryan Besse(drums) |
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| Jim Hession Jazz Piano Concerts at noon | 8/20/2008 12noon-1pm |
| Historical jazz piano styles will be highlighted by Jim Hession. Long considered one of the finest exponents of early jazz styles, Jim is at home on the stage as he talks about and shares America's musical heritage with the audience. From ragtime to stride, from Jelly Roll to Chick Corea, Jim will share his love of the American jazz heritage with his audience. while relaying stories of the great players of the past. Wife, vocalist, Martha Hession may join in a song or two. |
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| Jazz at Fritzel's on Bourbon St. French Quarter New Orleans | 8/19/2008 9pm-1am |
| The Jazz Quartet of Ryan Burrage,reeds; Jim Hession, piano; Will Buckingham,bass; and Bryan Besse on drums. This quartet, The Rhythmakers, plays high energy accoustic jazz that specializes in trad jazz to mainstream jazz, has been named as one of the best jazz clubs in New Orleans. |
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| Jazz at Fritzel's | 8/16/2008 9-12am |
| Jim and Martha Hession and their American Jazz Quartet lead the band for this Saturday while Ryan Burrage appears in the DC area. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession with the Am.Jazz Quartet | 8/15/2008 9pm-1am |
| Jim and Martha Hession present an evening of piano and vocal jazz with their American Jazz Quartet.. Spontaneous,and improvisational are two of the adjectives used to describe this musical duo. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession with the Am.Jazz Quartet | 8/14/2008 9-12pm |
| Piano and vocal jazz at its best. Jim and Martha are joined by their American Jazz Quartet for the week of Aug 12-16. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession at Fritzel's with their Quartet | 8/13/2008 9pm-12am |
| Jim and Martha Hession American Jazz Quartet at Fritzels this week. |
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| Jim Hession Jazz Piano Concerts at noon | 8/13/2008 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession returns to the Historical Jazz Park to present a program of historical jazz piano . Jim's wide knowledge of the history of jazz will be showcased with historical anecdotes and original antique sheet music. The highlight of the concert is always the New Orleans Musical Gumbo, an everchanging medley of music selected by the audience. Often guest artists will stop by to play. Martha Hession may join Jim in some spontaneous musical numbers. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession at Fritzel's | 8/12/2008 9pm-12am |
| New Am Jazz Quartet led by Jim Hession will be at Fritzels the week of Aug.12-16,2008 |
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| Jim Hession Jazz Piano Concerts at noon | 8/6/2008 12noon-1pm |
| This will include a selection of New Orleans own history as well as the Harlem Stride and swing era musical selections. These concerts are always well attended and the audience will get into the act by helping Jim selected his last medley of music, the New Orleans Gumbo medley. Wife and musical partner Martha Hession may join in a number or two. See you there! |
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| Maison Bourbon | 7/6/2008 2:30pm |
| Jim Hession is the guest pianist with Phil Campo's Loose Change Jazz Band at this famous Bourbon Street Jazz club. |
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| July 4th Special Concert with Jim and Martha Hession | 7/4/2008 2-3:30pm |
| For the second year the Hession's have been asked to present a holiday special concert event for the July Fourth weekend at the Jazz Historical Park , 916 No.Peters in the French Quarter. The N.J.H.P. auditorium is located off Dutch Alley near the French Market. The Hessions' salute to musical Americana will include such gems as " I've Got the Red, White and Blues", Walter Donaldson's "Don't Take the Red and White out of the Flag and Leave us the Blues", and Irving Berlin's famous Barracks song "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning." Jim and Martha will again draw on their extensive antique sheet music collection to celebrate Independence day in a brand new way. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession at the new 635 Bourbon Club | 5/25/2008 8:00-12:00pm |
| A new club has opened next to the Maison Bourbon. Formally known as "The 635 Bourbon Club" it sports a 7ft. Kawaii Grand Piano and promises to be an exciting new venue in the Vieux Carre. Tonights performance features the jazz duo of Jim and Martha Hession performing JAZZ in all its forms. Jim promises to include some of his famous renditions of classic jazz piano styles to put the Mighty Kawai to the test. Jazz standards of all eras will be sung and interpreted by Martha Hession as she and Jim improvise into the night. Rumor has it that reedman, Ryan Burrage, will be in attendance with his reeds. |
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| Jazz Fest at the National Jazz Historical Park | 4/26/2008 2-3:30pm |
| Jim has been invited to give a jazz piano concert during the New Orleans Jazz Fest. This hour and one half concert will highlight the diverse world of American jazz piano from the early New Orleans music and onward. |
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| Battle of the Bands./ French Quarter Festival | 4/12/2008 |
| Jim Hession featured with Ryan Burrage and the Rhythmakers(current champions of the Battle of the Bands). They square off against Phil Campo's Loose Change Jazz Band, and Tom Hooks Jazz Band. |
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| French Quarter Festival / piano concert/National Jazz Historical Park | 4/11/2008 12noon-1:30 |
| Jim Hession presents a 90min program on the piano music played by the legendary "Professors" of Storyville. Selections from early jazz, ragtime, blues, and classical music will be featured, along with anecdotes on some of the professors (ie. Jelly Roll Morton, Tony Jackson). |
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| Easter Sunday Brunch | 3/23/2008 11:00am-1:30pm |
| Jim Hession and Ryan Burrage perform for the Easter Sunday Brunch on the Natchez Riverboat on the Mississippi River. The boat leaves and returns to dock in New Orleans. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 2/24/2008 2:30-6:30pm |
| Traditional Jazz 5 piece band at Maison Bourbon. Jim is the guest pianist with Phil Campo's, Loose Change Jazz Band at this famous Bourbon Street jazz club. |
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| Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration | 1/16/2008 5:30-7:30pm |
| In commemoration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. there will be a celebratory event on January 16,2008 at the Jefferson Davis Campus of the Mississippit Gulf Coast Community College in Biloxi, Miss. Jim and Martha Hession have been asked to perform a musical tribute along with other Mississippi Gulf Coast artists. the event will take place in the Fine Arts Theater and will begin with an art exhibit and social hour at 5:30 pm in the Theater Lobby. |
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| Jim Hession Jazz Piano Concerts at noon | 1/9/2008 12noon-1pm |
| Join jazz pianist Jim Hession as he demonstrates early jazz piano styles including, Jelly Roll Morton, Eubie Blake, James P. Johnson and Fats Waller to name a few. The concerts always end with the New Orleans Gumbo, a medley of music selected by the audience. Special guests including Jim's singer/wife Martha will perhaps join Jim on stage for a number or two. |
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| Jim and Martha Hessions New Orleans All Stars/ Live concert/Christmas Show | 12/22/2007 2pm-3:30 |
| The Hessions present their annual 'Zat You Santa Claus Christmas show at the New Orleans National Jazz Historical Park in the French Quarter.Featured musicians include Jim Hession-piano; Martha Hession-vocals; Ryan Burrage-reeds; Rick Trolsen-trombone; Mark Brooks-bass; Bryan Besse-drums. A selection of holiday favorites genetically altered by jazz artists will be broadcast through the entire Dutch Alley section of New Orleans' French Quarter. Each artist will be featured with their own personal favorite of the holiday season. Guaranteed to be music with energy and excitement! Last years program was SRO so please come early to avoid having to stand outside. We look forward to playing for you again this year. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Phil Campo jazz band at Maison Bourbon | 11/23/2007 2:30-7:30pm |
| An afternoon of the best in New Orleans jazz: Phil Campo(trumpet) has put together a group of the best of the New Orleans players including Jim Hession on piano;Ryan Burrage on clarinet. |
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| Thanksgiving at Fritzel's on Bourbon | 11/22/2007 9-12pm |
| Yes, for those of you who are looking for something to do on Thanksgiving evening you will find the Rhythmakers on stage and making music. Thanksgiving has yearly been an event to celebrate in the New Orleans tradition. We are open and doing business. Jim Hession Ryan Burrage, Will Buckingham and Bryan Besse will keep the evening going with great music. Hope to see you there! |
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| Jim and Martha Hession at Fritzel's/ It is VooDoo Fest and Halloween in the Quarter | 10/27/2007 7pm-9pm |
| For two hours Jim and Martha hold forth playing great jazz and standards. Two seasoned musicians approach each selection with daring intensity. Improvisational ambience reigns supreme! |
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| It is VooDoo Fest in the Quarter and add in Halloween for Jazz at Fritzel's on Bourbon | 10/27/2007 9pm-1am |
| The Rhythmakers with Jim Hession (piano), Ryan Burrage (reeds), Will Buckingham(bass) and Bryan Besse on Drums.
An evening of HOT JAZZ in this historical jazz club on Bourbon in the French Quarter of New Orleans. |
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| Jazz at Fritzel's | 10/19/2007 9-1 |
| Jim Hession on piano guests with Ryan Burrage and his TroubleMakers, Ryan on reeds, Will Buckingham on bass and Bryan Besse on drums. Hot jazz in all its forms is on the menu for tonight. |
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| Jazz at Fritzel's | 10/18/2007 9-12midnite |
| Hot jazz in all its forms played with Jim hession on piano as guest with Ryan Burrage on reeds and Will Buckingham on bass and Bryan Besse on drums |
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| Jim Hession guests with Ryan Burrage and his Troublemakers | 10/17/2007 9-midnite |
| Jim Hession guests on piano with Ryan Burrage on reeds, Will Buckingham on bass and Bryan Besse on drums |
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| Oct.1 Fritzels late night Musicians Jazz party and jam celebrating the life of Jacques Gauthe | 10/1/2007 3:30-7:00 |
| The memorial for Jacques Gauthe begins at 3:30 in the New Orleans tradition. The musicians will gather to go from club to club with a "club crawl " and Second Line starting at St.Peter between Preservation Hall and Johnny White's Club to Decatur and the Palm Court Jazz Cafe where the band will play until 10:00pm. Ryan Burrage will lead the procession. There will be hundreds of musicians from the U.S.,Canada and Europe. This procession will be the opening event of the Jacques Gauthe memorial service. A creole buffet will be served at the Palm Court. |
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| Oct.1 Fritzels late night Musicians Jazz party and jam celebrating the life of Jacques Gauthe | 10/1/2007 7:00-10 PM |
| A memorial band featuring Jim Hession, Ryan Burrage, Bernie Attridge,Jamie Wight,Cori Walters etc. will play for the first set of the evening. There is an entrance fee for the event which includes a buffet. The evening will include a jam session featuring the large number of musicians which have played with Jacques for the past 40 years in New Orleans. Jacques was the protege of Sidney Bechet, who became the unofficial ambassador of New Orleans jazz to Europe. For years now he has greeted the visiting musicians and fans to New Orleans and his home club of Fritzel's on Bourbon St. His warmth and sense of humor has earned him deep respect both in the U.S. and Europe. Jacques left us on June 10 while on tour in France. Rest in Peace dear friend. |
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| Oct.1 Fritzels late night Musicians Jazz party and jam celebrating the life of Jacques Gauthe | 10/1/2007 10pm-???? |
| To close the day of remembrance celebrating the life of Jacques Gauthe, Ryan Burrage, Jim and Martha Hession and scores of musicians and friends will gather at Fritzels on Bourbon Street after 10pm following the festivities at Palm Court to make music until the wee hours of the morning. Fritzels is the club that Jacques played for the last 35 years. This is the gathering place for musicians and jazz fans from all over the world. Jacques became the ambassador of traditional jazz for visitors from all over Europe and Asia. It is fitting that Fritzels will be the last stop for the tributes to this wonderful friend of jazz. |
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| Satchmo Festival | 8/5/2007 2:00pm -3:15pm |
| Jim Hession guests with Ryan Burrage and his Rhythmakers.
Broadcast live for WWOZ.
On The Mint Stage at the corner of Barracks and Decatur in the French Quarter. |
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| Wednesday piano concert at the Jazz Historical Park with Jim Hession | 7/25/2007 12 noon-1:00pm |
| Jim will bring more interesting historical piano renditions off the dusty shelf to the stage and leave them there for you to judge. Jim will share original copies of early sheet music gems, perhaps Martha may sing a song or two. Undoubtedly roving bands of itinerant minstrels will attempt to storm the stage and be beaten back by the strength of high quality musical performances. |
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| Solo Piano Concert-Jim Hession | 7/18/2007 12 noon-1:00pm |
| Jim Hession returns to the Jazz Historical Park to share more history and interesting jazz facts along with more vintage piano jazz. If he is lucky some special guests may help him out. |
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| Wednesday piano concert at the Jazz Historical Park with Jim Hession | 7/11/2007 12noon-1pm |
| Jim Hession returns to this familiar venue to showcase more of America's historical jazz. Special guests may include vocalist Martha Hession and heretofore unnamed instrumentalists. |
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| Rhythmakers at the Maison Bourbon | 7/8/2007 2pm-7pm |
| Jim Hession on piano with Ryan Burrage and the Rhythmakers in an afternoon of HOT JAZZ. |
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| Wednesday 4th of July afternoon concert | 7/4/2007 12noon-1pm |
| The New Orleans Jazz Historical Park presents Jim and Martha Hession in a special July 4th presentation "I've Got The Red White And Blues". A celebration of some of America's classic songs of patriotism, both well known and rescued from the dusty shelf. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession Quintet live at Fritzel's | 6/16/2007 9-1 |
| Until Ryan Burrage returns from France, the AMerican Jazz Quintet led by Jim and Martha Hession will continue to perform a week long tribute to the memory of Jacques Gauthe. Jim Hession-piano, Martha Hession- vocals, Will Buckingham=bass and Reed Vaughn- drums. A guest horn player will be announced. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession Quintet live at Fritzel's | 6/15/2007 9-12midnite |
| While Ryan Burrage is in France for the funeral of Jacques Gauthe our beloved New Orleans torchbearer, Jim and Martha Hession will hold forth at Fritzel's with Will Buckingham on bass and Bryan Besse on drums. A guest horn player will be announced. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession Quintet live at Fritzel's | 6/14/2007 9-12midnite |
| While Ryan Burrage is in France, Jim and Martha Hession will hold forth at Fritzel's
Jim Hession-piano, Larry Keating-reeds, Will Buckingham-bass, LGSullivan-drums, Martha Hession-vocals. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession Quintet live at Fritzel's | 6/13/2007 9-12midnite |
| Jim and Martha Hessions AJQ with Larry Keating-reeds, Will Buckingham-bass and Bryan Besse-drums in a week long tribute to our departed friend Jacques Gauthe(1939-2007). Ryan Burrage will return from France in the week of June 19th. |
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| Hot Jazz at Fritzel's European Jazz Club | 6/9/2007 9pm-1am |
| Jim Hession guests with Ryan Burrage and Will Buckingham and Bryan Besse in a program of jazz from traditional to bebop. |
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| Jim Hession guests with Ryan Burrage and his Troublemakers | 6/8/2007 9-1 |
| A spontaneous evening of jazz with Jim Hession on piano; leader Ryan Burrage on reeds; Will Buckingham on bass and Bryan Besse on drums |
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| Jim Hession on Piano with Ryan Burrage | 6/7/2007 9:00 - Midnight |
| At Fritzel's Jazz Pub in the French Quarter - Additional Dates TBA
Jim Hession guests with Ryan Burrage and the Rhythmmakers, Bryan Besse and Will Buckingham in an evening of high energy and rare tunes |
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| Fritzel's Jazz pub: Bourbon Street ,New Orleans | 6/6/2007 9p.m.-midnite |
| Jim Hession guests with Ryan Burrage and The Rhythmmakers, Will Buckingham and Buck Willingham and Bryan Besse
An evening of high energy traditional jazz and rare tunes. |
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| Memorial Weekend Jazz Concert | 5/27/2007 3-6pm |
| Ryan Burrage and his Rhythmakers will entertain at the Colonial Country Club in Jackson,Mississippi in a special Memorial Day Concert.
Featured players: Ryan Burrage-reeds, Jim Hession-piano, Will Buckingham-bass and Bryan Besse-drums. |
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| Jim Hession - Saturdays | 5/26/2007 3:30 PM-8:15 |
| At Maison Bourbon in the French Quarter, Jim Hession performs with Dwayne Burns and his New Orleans Jazz Band. |
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| Fritzels European Jazz Club | 5/25/2007 9-1am |
| Guest, Jim Hession joins Ryan Burrage and Jacques Gauthe in an evening of high energy jazz and rare tunes. |
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| Society of Singers / Snug Harbor on Frenchman's Street | 5/24/2007 2pm-4pm |
| The Los Angeles based Society of Singers will be presenting a check to various New Orleans based Katrina Relief Organizations. The party will be a invitation only event and will feature several musical groups including Jim and Martha Hession. |
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| Ryan Burrage and his Rhythmmakers | 5/3/2007 12 noon-1:30pm |
| Jim Hession joins Ryan Burrage in a concert of Rhythmmakers favorite arrangements to help celebrate Jazz Fest 2007 in New Orleans |
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| Jim Hession guests with Ryan Burrage and his Troublemakers | 5/1/2007 8:30-11:30pm |
| High energy jazz and blues...often centering on traditional jazz repertoire. |
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| Jazz Piano Concert | 4/25/2007 12 noon-1:00pm |
| Jim Hession demonstrates his range of jazz piano styles in a concert perhaps joined by Martha Hession and Ryan Burrage. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession at Fritzel's | 4/19/2007 7-9pm |
| Jim and Martha feature music from all eras of jazz- from ragtime to contemporary. Two skilled musicians performing entiirely without a net! |
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| The Hessions at Fritzel's | 4/18/2007 7.9pm |
| Jim and Martha Hession present piano and vocal renditions from their large repertoire of jazz classics. |
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| Jazz Piano Concert | 4/18/2007 12 noon-1:00pm |
| Jim Hession resurrects and reinvents moments in classic Jazz piano history. Fellow historians include Martha Hession and notable French Quarter Jazz Instrumentalists. |
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| Battle Of The Bands | 4/14/2007 5-7pm |
| French quarter Festival
Jim Hession joins Ryan Burrage and his Rhythmakers in a Battle of three of New Orleans premier bands. |
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| Jazz Piano Concert | 4/11/2007 12 noon-1:00pm |
| Jim Hession performs Jazz piano classics with special guests |
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| The Hessions Present The Warren Chiasson Jazz Sextet | 4/7/2007 noon-1:30pm |
| Legendary Jazz Vibraphonist, Warren Chiasson, will be featured in a live concert at the National Jazz Historical Park 916 No. Peters Street,New Orleans (French Quarter). Warren's career includes his stint on vibes with the famous George Shearing Quartet and decades of featured appearances at Jazz Festivals and clubs all over the world. His recording career includes countless appearances as featured artist with well known jazz groups including his own.
Chiasson will be backed by Jim and Martha Hession,Ryan Burrage(reeds),Mark Brooks(bass), Ray Fransen(drums). |
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| Jazz Piano Concert | 4/4/2007 12noon-1:00 |
| Jim Hession will perform jazz piano classics. special Guests may include Martha Hession on vocals and Ryan Burrage on reeds and other unnamed guests. |
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| Solo Piano Concert-Jim Hession- Washington DC area | 3/18/2007 2:00pm |
| Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Ragtime Society
Jim will be featuring a selection of eary jazz piano styles including ragtime, stride,boogie-woogie,and New Orleans jazz. Jim's program will include stories related to him and his wife Martha by jazz and ragtime pioneers Eubie Blake, Shelton Brooks,Joe Jordan,Don Ewell, Teddy Wilson and Johnny Guarnieri. |
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| Jim and Martha Hession Duo live at Fritzel's | 3/8/2007 7-9 |
| This piano and vocal jazz duo plays spontaneous,improvised renditions of jazz favorites of different eras. |
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| Jazz at Maison Bourbon | 2/25/2007 2:15-7:15pm |
| Jim on piano as guest with Phil Campo's Loose Change Jazz Band |
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| Mardi Gras day with Jim and Martha Hession | 2/20/2007 7:00-9:00pm |
| The end of a very long and party filled Mardi Gras with Jim and Martha Hession, jazz duo. |
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| Mardi Gras Monday with Jim and Martha Hession | 2/19/2007 7:00-9:00pm |
| Another raucus crowd celebrating MardiGras with jazz piano and vocals, Jim and Martha Hession |
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| Mardi Gras Sunday with Jim and Martha Hession | 2/18/2007 6:00-8:00 |
| This popular jazz duo play to the wandering crowds on Bourbon Street at Fritzel's European Jazz Bar. |
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| Imperial Palace New Years Eve V.I.P. event | 12/31/2006 8:30-10:30pm |
| Jim and Martha Hession with guest Richard Scott (piano,bass) |
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| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series | 12/27/2006 12:00 Noon |
| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series |
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| Christmas Concert at the National Jazz Historic Park | 12/23/2006 2:00-3:30 PM |
| Hession Session featuring Sanity Clause and his Elves
Jim Hession -piano; Martha Hession-vocals;Larry Keating-sax; Ryan Burrage-reeds |
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| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series | 12/20/2006 12:00 Noon |
| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series |
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| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series | 12/13/2006 12:00 Noon |
| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series |
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| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series | 12/6/2006 12:00 Noon |
| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series
Special guest artists Ryan Burrage(reeds), Martha Hession-vocals
This concert will be taped live for international television broadcast on the Harvest Show with hostess Kelly Morgan . |
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| 27th Avenue Bistro 1310 27th Avenue Gulfport, Mississippi | 11/30/2006 8:00pm-12:00 |
| Jim and Martha Hession with saxophonist, Larry Keating perform an evening of mainstream jazz.
Open to the public; dinner reservations suggested 228-5758355
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| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series | 11/25/2006 12:00 Noon |
| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series |
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| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series | 11/25/2006 12:00 Noon |
| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Concert Series |
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| Hession Session Jazz Trio featuring Larry Keating on Sax | 11/11/2006 7:00 PM |
| Al Fresco's in Ocean Springs - Mainstream Jazz from 7-10 p.m. |
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| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Piano Concerts | 11/11/2006 12:00 Noon |
| National Jazz Historic Park Noon Piano Concerts |
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| Sycamore Shoals Celtic Festival | 9/10/2006 |
| Special appearance at the Celtic Festival |
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| Satchmo SummerFest | 8/3/2006 |
| Jim & Martha Hession and the American Jazz Quintet at Satchmo SummerFest |
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| French Quarter Festival | 4/21/2006 2004,2005,2006 |
| Jim Hession performs at the French Quarter Festival as featured pianist with Jack Maheu and the Fire in The Pet Shop Jazz Band. |
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| Radio Appearances |
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| MPB Interview with Jim and Martha Hession | 8/16/2009 3:00-4:00pm |
| Diane Williams interviews Jim and Martha Hession about their career and current projects. |
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| Mississippi Public Broadcasting | 8/15/2009 3:00-4:00pm |
| Interview with Diane Williams of Mississippi Arts Commission. Diane interviews Jim and Martha Hession about their long career in jazz and their upcoming career moves. |
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| In-studio guests on NPR/WETS's Studio One With Dave Carter | 9/9/2006 1:00 p.m. |
| Carter says, “At Studio One the goal is to present the area’s musicians to folks that wouldn’t ordinarily get out to the clubs and venues and hear them, thereby giving our talented artists access to audiences they wouldn’t have otherwise. The hope is that individuals will discover a music genre’ that they didn’t even know they liked.” Carter and the WETS staff decided early on that the full spectrum of our region’s musical and performance arts would be tapped. By not limiting it to one particular type of music the producers have been able to air, in live performance such diverse forms as jazz, classical, old-time, bluegrass, country, Celtic, Scottish-folk, rock, blues, alternative-rock, gospel, barber-shop quartets and more.
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| Television Appearances |
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| Morning Show WWL TV The New Orleans AM Show | 5/20/2009 6:30am-9:30am |
| Johnny Angel and the Swinging Demons- promoting the Montelone Hote. Street Fair. |
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| Harvest Show with Kelly Morgan | 12/6/2006 noon-1pm |
| Noon concert at the New Orleans Jazz Historical Park
featuring Jim Hession with guests:Ryan Burrage and Martha Hession
An hour of historical music from the New Orleans French Quarter at the National Park theater on North Peters next to the Bella Luna Restaurant. THe show will be aired either Friday(12/08/06) or Monday(12/11/06)on Directv channel 321 |
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| Media Interviews |
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| Interview/ Radio/ Mississippi Media | 9/18/2009 |
| Jim and Martha Hession are interviewed by Miss. Media Radio Broadcast Group. |
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| South Mississippi Living Magazine | 8/1/2009 |
| Feature article on Jim and Martha Hession |
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| Live On Air Interview with Diane Williams for MPR | 5/30/2009 2:00-3:00pm |
| Jim and Martha Hession are invited to sit and discuss their career with MAC chairman, Diane Williams. This is an hour interview that reaches back to the influences and people that helped shape themusical career of these seasoned professionals. |
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| Autograph Signings |
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| Release of the CD-New Orleans Rhythmakers Live in New Orleans | 9/6/2009 |
| Live recording release of CD.
Jim Hession-piano
Ryan Burrage-clarinet
Cori Walters-drums |
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