Mayra Casales

Dave Stryker: Baker's Circle

by Jack Bowers
February 11, 2021

On Baker's Circle, guitarist Dave Stryker revisits a format in which he is quite comfortable: an organ-driven rhythm ensemble whose emphasis is on hard-nosed contemporary swing. There is, however, a refreshing exclamation mark this time around in the person of able-bodied tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III, and one more fringe benefit (on three tracks): percussionist Mayra Casales, who adds even more energy to an already vigorous session. Jared Gold is the soulful organist, with versatile drummer McClenty ...

Monika Herzig: Sheroes

by Jim Worsley
July 6, 2018

Composer and pianist Monika Herzig embarks on carefully scored passages against a bevy of broad sonic palettes on her 2018 release Sheroes. Herzig has long championed female empowerment in jazz, as well as other forms of music. For Sheroes she assembled an international cast featuring many of the finest musicians in the world. A total of nine musicians, including Herzig, brought their wealth of talent and band leading skills into the studio. The results are rewarding and sophisticated ...

Monika Herzig: Sheroes

by Hrayr Attarian
July 3, 2018

Pianist and composer Monika Herzig pays tribute to women in jazz, on her captivating Sheroes. The artistically superlative, all-female band explores various cadences, harmonies and moods on this exquisite album, all the while deftly maintaining thematic unity. Eight of the tracks are originals by ensemble members, and two are Herzig-arranged covers. These are the traditional “House of the Rising Sun" and singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson's (of Ashford/Simpson fame) classic “Ain't No Mountain High Enough." The latter opens ...

Mychelle Colleary, David Budway, Paul Gabrielson, Mayra Casales at the Metropolitan Room

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2008

MYCHELLE COLLEARY at The Metropolitan Room

Thursday, August 21st 7:30 pm @ The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd street (between 5th & 6th) Flatiron District New York City 212-206-0440 Reservations Recommended $20 cover + 2 drink minimum

San Francisco transplant and 2008 MAC award nominee for Outstanding Jazz vocalist, Mychelle Colleary will present a sizzling summer jazz offering that playfully embraces the celebrated idea that “August ...
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Mychelle Colleary, David Budway, Mayra Casales, Sylvia Cuenca, Gavin Fallow @ Metropolitan Room

Source: All About Jazz
August 28, 2007

Mychelle Colleary at The Metropolitan Room

Tuesday, August 28th 9:30 pm @ The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd street (between 5th & 6th) Flatiron District, New York City 212-206-0440 Reservations Recommended $20 cover + 2 drink minimum

San Francisco transplant and 2007 MAC award nominee for Outstanding Jazz vocalist, Mychelle Colleary will spend Tuesdays in August at the Metropolitan Room exploring some new arrangements and original ...
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Mychelle Colleary, David Budway, Mayra Casales, Essiet Essiet, Sylvia Cuenca @ The Metropolitan Room

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2007

Mychelle Colleary at The Metropolitan Room

Tuesdays, August 21st & 28th 9:30 pm @ The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd street (between 5th & 6th) Flatiron District, New York City 212-206-0440 Reservations Recommended $20 cover + 2 drink minimum

San Francisco transplant and 2007 MAC award nominee for Outstanding Jazz vocalist, Mychelle Colleary will spend Tuesdays in August at the Metropolitan Room exploring some new arrangements ...
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