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Saxophonist, Sonic Explorer Casey Benjamin Dies at 45
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Dutch piano group TrioBraamDeJoodeVatcher is embarking on a five-date U.S. tour to promote its new disc, Change This Song (BBB8). The band includes pianist Michiel Braam, drummer Michael Vatcher and bassist Wilbert de Joode.
TrioBraamDeJoodeVatcher will perform at the Rochester International Jazz Festival in Rochester, N.Y., on June 12, Chicago’s HotHouse on June 14, Twins Jazz in Washington, D.C., on June 15, New York’s Tonic on June 16, and Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, Mich., on June 17.
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