Jay-Z must be taking his state of semi-retirement at least semi-seriously still. Instead of launching a massive tour behind his new "inspired" soundtrack based on the upcoming Denzel Washington flick American Gangster, Jay will just make quick live appearances in five U.S. cities. He's saying he'll only be performing music from the new album, but I say stick around for an encore and see what might spring up. Follow on after the jump for the dates...
11/6 Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
11/7 Chicago, IL - House of Blues
11/9 Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head
11/11 New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
11/12 Philadelphia, PA - Fillmore