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Carlos Henriquez: Monk Con Clave
by Pierre Giroux
Carlos Henriquez has long understood that rhythm tells stories long before words arrive. On Monk Con Clave, he takes Thelonious Monk's angular brilliance and brings it back to the streets, dance halls, and other crowded spaces across New York's Afro-Caribbean neighbourhoods. The result is not merely a tribute album but a living dialogue between Monk's genius and Henriquez's Nuyorican identity. Leading his self-named big band, Henriquez has assembled a remarkable multigenerational ensemble featuring musicians from the Jazz at ...
Continue Reading...Chano Domínguez, Ethan Margolis: The Blues Around Us
by Neil Duggan
The outstanding Spanish pianist Chano Dominguez is renowned for his interpretive style and his ability to navigate the complexities of both flamenco and jazz, weaving both together to form a unique soundscape. Guitarist Ethan Margolis, from Cleveland, Ohio, is steeped in similar traditions, having a strong flamenco and Romany influence on his playing from spending 11 years in Spain. The pair met initially in 2016, with their album, The Blues Around Us, enjoying an eight-year gestation. On many ...
Continue Reading...Glenn Close & Ted Nash: Transformation
by Paul Rauch
Transformation is a multi-disciplinary work from saxophonist/composer Ted Nash, and iconic actress Glenn Close, exploring the multi-faceted and abstract theme of transformation. The works included examine the theme from both universal and individual conceptions. Music and literature at its best is clearly transformative for anyone experiencing it. Transformation is by essence, the highest and most illuminating expression of change. Nash embraced the project by creating a colorful and illustrative collection of pieces, embracing Close's curated literary selections recited by the ...
Continue Reading...Glenn Close/Ted Nash: Transformation
by Jack Bowers
When confronted by an album whose tracks include the names “Creation" (Parts 1 and 2), “Preludes for Memnon," “Wisdom of the Humanities" and “Reaching the Tropopause," among others, one braces for whatever may transpire, buoyed by the thought that with Glenn Close, Ted Nash and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on board, how displeasing could it be? The verdict: not at all displeasing—but it must be appraised on its own terms, as a series of philosophical and hopefully transformative ...
Continue Reading...Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet with Wynton Marsalis: The Democracy! Suite
by Paul Rauch
There is an interesting generational divide in perception when it comes to the music of Wynton Marsalis. While many hail his work at Lincoln Center as elevating jazz to its rightful place among the fine arts, others lament the separation from his iconic quartet and quintet work in the 1980's as some sort of jazz treason. What is unquestionable is his virtuosity and eloquence, expressing each note with beauty as the clear priority in his playing as a ...
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Carlos Henriquez: Dizzy Con Clave
by Angelo Leonardi
Anche se l'incontro tra jazz e ritmi caraibici è presente fin dagli albori è stato Dizzy Gillespie negli anni quaranta a dare identità e popolarità al genere Afro-Cubano, integrando nel be-bop le musiche Mario Bauza e Machito. Questo tributo alle musiche del grande trombettista è stato inciso nel 2017, anno in cui s'è celebrato il Dizzy Gillespie Centennial. Carlos Henriquez, ventennale collaboratore di Wynton Marsalis, rilegge alcune celebri composizioni del trombettista con un ottetto stellare comprendente tra ...
Continue Reading...Carlos Henriquez: Dizzy Con Clave
by Dan Bilawsky
In closing out the liner essay to this savory set recorded live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, bassist Carlos Henriquez succinctly summarizes one of many important points worth noting about the legendary honoree: “Dizzy Gillespie is and always will be the American bridge to Afro-Cuban music," he states. But it need be noted that he doesn't just say this; he also backs it up. Henriquez shows us this truth through his stellar arrangements for what can only be described as an ...
Continue Reading...Dave Bass Hits #15 Jazz Week - All-Star Band with Ted Nash, Karrin Allyson, Carlos Henriquez & More!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Dave Bass No Boundaries Whaling City Sound Hits #15 on JazzWeek charts! Everyone's got a story to tell, but chances are that few have one like Dave Bass. Just out of high school in Cincinnati, Bass played in bands opening for Captain Beefheart and Alice Cooper. He went onto study piano with the legendary teacher Madame Chaloff (who taught Leonard Bernstein, Steve Kuhn, Kenny Werner and others) and then to touring the world as Brenda Lee's ...
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Pianist, Composer, Arranger Dave Bass Releases No Boundaries, Featuring Ted Nash, Karrin Allyson, Carlos Henriquez, Jerome Jennings & More!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Release date: August 2, 2019 The saying goes that everyone's got a story to tell. But chances are good that few, if any, have the kind of story Dave Bass has. Without resorting to detail, Bass's rebirth as a jazz musician after decades away from the art is nothing short of astonishing. Having retired from the Office of the Attorney General of California back in 2015, Bass is back at the piano, where he promises to keep the torch burning ...
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Blue Engine Records Releases Carlos Henriquez's Debut Album "The Bronx Pyramid"
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Michael Ricci
Critically acclaimed bassist and Latin music master Carlos Henriquez announced the release of The Bronx Pyramid, his debut recording as a leader, on Blue Engine Records. The Bronx Pyramid, the second release from Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Blue Engine Records, features Henriquez expertly blending modern jazz with Latin rhythms on original compositions and new arrangements of Latin and jazz standards. Exclusively for this recording, Henriquez is joined by an all-star roster of musicians including fellow Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra ...
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Carlos Henriquez Sextet at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola - Jan. 23-25
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
World Premiere of New CD! January 23-25, 7:30pm & 9:30pm Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Reservations: 212-258-9595 Carlos Henriquez, longtime bassist for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, steps out on his own with exciting new music featuring a blend of Latin and jazz grooves. This gig will feature music from his yet-to-be released CD. The Band Carlos Henriquez - bass/leader Sean Jones - trumpet Felipe Lamoglia - tenor sax Robert Rodriguez ...
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