The Jazz Expressions

The Jazz Expressions: On the Road

by Michael Holman
March 28, 2005

The Jazz Expressions, long the backing band for singer Jimmy Scott, check in with their third “solo release of straight-ahead instrumental jazz. Ten original compositions, helpfully labelled by style ("ballad," “swing," etc.), hold few surprises but show off the supple group dynamic developed over years of touring together and provide fodder for polished, literate improvisations from each member of the quartet. An exhaustive list of the band's past tour destinations provides food for thought--the listener can ponder the significance for ...

The Jazz Expressions Perform at Manna House Workshops Mini Theater May 6

Source: All About Jazz
April 29, 2007

The Jazz Expressions Jimmy Scott's swinging back-up quartet perform Sunday May 6, 2007 @ MANNA HOUSE WORKSHOPS MINI THEATER As part of the MEEE Jazz Concert Series 4p.m. Manna House Workshops 338 East 106th Street (Between 1st and 2nd Avenues, NYC) 212-722-8223 With legendary singer Jimmy Scott's blessing, The Jazz Expressions (TJE), his swinging hard-bop back-up quartet, will ...
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The Jazz Expressions (the back up band for Jimmy Scott) will perform @ Terrace In The Sky - NYC

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2006

June 27 2006 - THE JAZZ EXPRESSIONS (the back up band for Jimmy Scott) will perform @ TERRACE IN THE SKY - NYC 7:30PM - 9:30PM TK Blue - sax & flute Dwayne “Cook" Broadnax - drums Aaron Graves - piano Hilliard (Hill) Greene - bass/music director Terrace in the Sky Restaurant 400 West 119th Street (Btw. Morningside ...
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The Jazz Expressions at "Jazz in the Sky" on June 27

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2006

"Jazz in the Sky" produced by RobertaOnTheArts.com TERRACE IN THE SKY 400 West 119th Street (bet. Amsterdam Ave & Morningside Drive) New York, NY 10027 212.666.9490 Reservations suggested for guaranteed seating Sky Grille & Cash Bar. No Cover! LIVE MUSIC 7:30PM - 9:30PM BAR OPEN LATE! Spectacular skyline views & river views ** Outdoor ...
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Bosendorfer New York -- Series of Jazz Piano Duos, Trios, Quartets Next Event The Jazz Expressions Wednesday, March 29th; 7:30-9PM

Source: All About Jazz
March 25, 2006

Bosendorfer New York -- Series of Jazz Piano Duos, Trios, Quartets, curated by Dr. Roberta Zlokower Publisher of “All that Jazz" - Bosendorfers do dream of this... For further information and to RSVP: All-that- [email protected] You can also call 212.684.1956 for further information. Tickets for all concerts & performances are required, RSVP is mandatory and advanced ticket purchases are highly recommended to save your seat: Adults $35, Seniors $25, Students $15 - inquire about our season pass. All events are ...
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The Jazz Expressions perform @ Kavahaz November 19

Source: All About Jazz
November 18, 2005

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The Jazz Expressions (TJE), Little Jimmy Scott’s Swinging Back-up Quartet, to Perform at St. Peter’s Jazz Vespers, Sun., Sept. 25, 5pm.

Source: All About Jazz
September 25, 2005

“I can’t say enough about the Jazz expressions. It would be hard to find more committed or more brilliant musicians. Their improvisations and progressive unions are flawless. For anyone who appreciates top-notch jazz symmetry, it doesn’t get much better.” ---John Hoglund/Backstage

With legendary singer Little Jimmy Scott’s blessing, The Jazz Expressions(TJE), his swinging hard-bop back-up quartet, will perform excerpts from their new instrumental only CD, “On The Road,” at Saint ...
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The Jazz Expressions (TJE), Little Jimmy Scott’s Swinging Back-up Quartet, to Perform at St. Peter’s Jazz Vespers, Sun., Sept. 21, 5pm.

Source: All About Jazz
September 5, 2005

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Jazz Expressions CD Release Party for "On the Road" Tuesday March 22 9pm @ Smith's Bar

Source: All About Jazz
March 18, 2005

March 18, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Jazz Expressions CD Release Party for On the Road Tuesday March 22, 2005 at 9pm The Jazz Expressions CD RELEASE EVENT “ON THE ROAD" The Jazz Expressions' newest CD on Wildflower Publications SMITH'S BAR - NYC 701 8th Avenue @ 44th Street New York, NY 10036 212.246.3268 A,C,E trains off @ 42nd street train stop Featuring Aaron Graves-piano, T.K. Blue-saxophones & flutes, Hilliard Greene-bass, Dwayne Broadnax-drums ...
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