Acoustic jazz concerts presented with The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
Box Office: 212.620.5000 ext. 344
All tickets $18 in advance / $20 day of; $5 student standby Online tickets: rmanyc.org
AUGUST 5: Curtis Macdonald Group
Curtis Macdonald—Alto Sax, Jeremy Viner—Tenor Sax, David Virelles—Piano, Adam Jackson—Drums, Chris Tordini—Bass
Curtis Macdonald is part of the next generation of great saxophonists. He graduated cum laude from the New School University in 2007 where he immediately became faculty. Recently, he released his latest record, Community Immunity on Greenleaf Music.
Curtis' performances draw from a variety of influences. He remains allured by the emotive sounds of saxophonists past and draws a new melodic virtuosity based not only on traditional approaches, but also other transcendental and philosophical models. His versatility incorporates listening with the ears of a sound designer, playing the saxophone to capture a sense of fluidity, and composing to tickle the mind, all without losing a sense of unity.
For his quintet's Rubin Museum premiere, Macdonald is joined by Jeremy Viner on Tenor Sax, David Virelles on Piano, Chris Tordini on Bass, and Adam Jackson on Drums.
SEPTEMBER 16: David Binney Quartet & Special Guests
Back after sold out shows in years past, acclaimed and highly individual saxophonist/composer David Binney is one of the most prolific jazz musicians on the scene today. David's distinctive saxophone sound and innovative compositions have been heard from basement clubs in New York to jazz festivals in Europe. In addition to David's extensive work as a leader, he has been sought after as a sideman, appearing on record with Medeski, Martin & Wood and Uri Caine's Mahler Project. He has produced all of his own albums, in addition to two Lost Tribe releases. David started his record label, Mythology Records, in 1998.
OCTOBER 21: Honey Ear Trio
Erik Lawrence—Saxophones, Flute, Rene Hart—Bass, Electronics/Looping, Allison Miller—Drums, Percussion
Honey Ear Trio is the new incarnation of Brooklyn NY based and long time musical cohorts Erik Lawrence, Rene Hart and Allison Miller. Together, these three passionate musicians approach the music with a sense of playfulness and elasticity. Honey Ear Trio creatively fuses the acoustic sound of a traditional saxophone trio with modern electronics derived from Hart's manipulation of his acoustic bass sound. They also explore mixing multiple genres (jazz, rock, soul, folk) while bending, stretching, and decompressing the rhythmic and harmonic characteristics of the music. Erik, Rene and Allison have performed as a core group in larger ensembles with Steven Bernstein, David Amram, John Medeski and the poet Robert Pinsky. They also draw upon their wide ranging experience as sidemen and featured artists with Sonny Sharrock, Levon Helm, Marty Ehrlich, Don Braden, James Hunter, Allen Toussaint, Ani DiFranco, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Martin Medeski and Wood, Bilal, Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile, Branford Marsalis, Trey Anastasio and Anat Fort. The debut Honey Ear Trio recording, Steampunk Serenade, was released in March of 2011.
NOVEMBER 4: Jim Snidero Quartet
Hailed as an “alto sax virtuoso" and “master musician" by Downbeat Magazine, Jim Snidero has been a highly-respected bandleader and recording artist for over a quarter century. Since making his first recording as a leader entitled On Time (Toshiba/EMI) in 1984, he has contributed to the art form with a remarkably diverse set of recordings (14 to date) on both major and indie labels, including Strings (Milestone), which he both composed and arranged for string orchestra, called a “masterpiece" by the Philadelphia Weekly, San Francisco Guardian, Swing Journal and Jazz Life magazine, among others. His 2007 Tippin (Savant) recording with an organ trio was a major hit on US jazz radio, topping the charts for months. Snidero was also awarded a grant from the prestigious National endowment for the arts to make recording with Jack Dejohnette and Dave Holland.
DECEMBER 2: John Escreet Trio
John Escreet—piano, John Hébert—bass, Tyshawn Sorey—drums
Since moving to New York in 2006, John Escreet has had a powerful impact, and has emerged as one of the most creative and original pianists on the music scene there. He is highly revered amongst his peers for his creativity, openness and for his own original music, which draws inspiration from many different sources, and encompasses them all and much more.
In 2010, John premiered the new John Escreet Trio, featuring John Hébert on bass and longtime collaborator Tyshawn Sorey on drums. The group debuted at The Jazz Gallery on November 4th 2010, which was preceded by a WBGO studio session. Hébert and Sorey are the perfect partners to explore Escreet's musical aesthetic, direction and concept in a more exposed trio setting. John has worked frequently with saxophonist David Binney, as well as artists such as Ambrose Akinmusire, Adam Rogers, Robin Eubanks, Tyshawn Sorey, Donny McCaslin, and many more. It is safe to say that John Escreet has long outgrown his reputation as an 'up-and-coming' artist, and has now emerged as one of the most groundbreaking, unique and important voices as a pianist/composer in music today.
DECEMBER 16: Sam Yahel Trio
One of the more distinctive voices among a new breed of Hammond B-3 organ players on the jazz scene, Sam Yahel has earned the top spot in Down Beat's annual International Critics Poll as a Talent Deserving of Recognition for the past four consecutive years. His recent explorations into acoustic piano have garnered him a new rush of accolades for his “deceptively straightforward approach, spiced with complex harmonies, left-hand motion and energetic solo bursts." (NPR Public Radio)
Since moving to New York in 1990, Yahel has worked with a string of notable jazz artists including tenor saxophonists Joshua Redman and Eric Alexander, former James Brown sideman and alto sax great Maceo Parker, guitarists Peter Bernstein and Bill Frisell, trumpeters Ryan Kisor and Jim Rotondi as well as having played on Norah Jones' Grammy-winning Come Away With Me as well as on recordings vocalists Lizz Wright and Madeleine Peyroux. But it has been as a solo artist in his own right that Yahel has made his most personal statements as both composer and player.
Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
Box Office: 212.620.5000 ext. 344
All tickets $18 in advance / $20 day of; $5 student standby Online tickets: rmanyc.org
AUGUST 5: Curtis Macdonald Group
Curtis Macdonald—Alto Sax, Jeremy Viner—Tenor Sax, David Virelles—Piano, Adam Jackson—Drums, Chris Tordini—Bass
Curtis Macdonald is part of the next generation of great saxophonists. He graduated cum laude from the New School University in 2007 where he immediately became faculty. Recently, he released his latest record, Community Immunity on Greenleaf Music.
Curtis' performances draw from a variety of influences. He remains allured by the emotive sounds of saxophonists past and draws a new melodic virtuosity based not only on traditional approaches, but also other transcendental and philosophical models. His versatility incorporates listening with the ears of a sound designer, playing the saxophone to capture a sense of fluidity, and composing to tickle the mind, all without losing a sense of unity.
For his quintet's Rubin Museum premiere, Macdonald is joined by Jeremy Viner on Tenor Sax, David Virelles on Piano, Chris Tordini on Bass, and Adam Jackson on Drums.
SEPTEMBER 16: David Binney Quartet & Special Guests
Back after sold out shows in years past, acclaimed and highly individual saxophonist/composer David Binney is one of the most prolific jazz musicians on the scene today. David's distinctive saxophone sound and innovative compositions have been heard from basement clubs in New York to jazz festivals in Europe. In addition to David's extensive work as a leader, he has been sought after as a sideman, appearing on record with Medeski, Martin & Wood and Uri Caine's Mahler Project. He has produced all of his own albums, in addition to two Lost Tribe releases. David started his record label, Mythology Records, in 1998.
OCTOBER 21: Honey Ear Trio
Erik Lawrence—Saxophones, Flute, Rene Hart—Bass, Electronics/Looping, Allison Miller—Drums, Percussion
Honey Ear Trio is the new incarnation of Brooklyn NY based and long time musical cohorts Erik Lawrence, Rene Hart and Allison Miller. Together, these three passionate musicians approach the music with a sense of playfulness and elasticity. Honey Ear Trio creatively fuses the acoustic sound of a traditional saxophone trio with modern electronics derived from Hart's manipulation of his acoustic bass sound. They also explore mixing multiple genres (jazz, rock, soul, folk) while bending, stretching, and decompressing the rhythmic and harmonic characteristics of the music. Erik, Rene and Allison have performed as a core group in larger ensembles with Steven Bernstein, David Amram, John Medeski and the poet Robert Pinsky. They also draw upon their wide ranging experience as sidemen and featured artists with Sonny Sharrock, Levon Helm, Marty Ehrlich, Don Braden, James Hunter, Allen Toussaint, Ani DiFranco, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Martin Medeski and Wood, Bilal, Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile, Branford Marsalis, Trey Anastasio and Anat Fort. The debut Honey Ear Trio recording, Steampunk Serenade, was released in March of 2011.
NOVEMBER 4: Jim Snidero Quartet
Hailed as an “alto sax virtuoso" and “master musician" by Downbeat Magazine, Jim Snidero has been a highly-respected bandleader and recording artist for over a quarter century. Since making his first recording as a leader entitled On Time (Toshiba/EMI) in 1984, he has contributed to the art form with a remarkably diverse set of recordings (14 to date) on both major and indie labels, including Strings (Milestone), which he both composed and arranged for string orchestra, called a “masterpiece" by the Philadelphia Weekly, San Francisco Guardian, Swing Journal and Jazz Life magazine, among others. His 2007 Tippin (Savant) recording with an organ trio was a major hit on US jazz radio, topping the charts for months. Snidero was also awarded a grant from the prestigious National endowment for the arts to make recording with Jack Dejohnette and Dave Holland.
DECEMBER 2: John Escreet Trio
John Escreet—piano, John Hébert—bass, Tyshawn Sorey—drums
Since moving to New York in 2006, John Escreet has had a powerful impact, and has emerged as one of the most creative and original pianists on the music scene there. He is highly revered amongst his peers for his creativity, openness and for his own original music, which draws inspiration from many different sources, and encompasses them all and much more.
In 2010, John premiered the new John Escreet Trio, featuring John Hébert on bass and longtime collaborator Tyshawn Sorey on drums. The group debuted at The Jazz Gallery on November 4th 2010, which was preceded by a WBGO studio session. Hébert and Sorey are the perfect partners to explore Escreet's musical aesthetic, direction and concept in a more exposed trio setting. John has worked frequently with saxophonist David Binney, as well as artists such as Ambrose Akinmusire, Adam Rogers, Robin Eubanks, Tyshawn Sorey, Donny McCaslin, and many more. It is safe to say that John Escreet has long outgrown his reputation as an 'up-and-coming' artist, and has now emerged as one of the most groundbreaking, unique and important voices as a pianist/composer in music today.
DECEMBER 16: Sam Yahel Trio
One of the more distinctive voices among a new breed of Hammond B-3 organ players on the jazz scene, Sam Yahel has earned the top spot in Down Beat's annual International Critics Poll as a Talent Deserving of Recognition for the past four consecutive years. His recent explorations into acoustic piano have garnered him a new rush of accolades for his “deceptively straightforward approach, spiced with complex harmonies, left-hand motion and energetic solo bursts." (NPR Public Radio)
Since moving to New York in 1990, Yahel has worked with a string of notable jazz artists including tenor saxophonists Joshua Redman and Eric Alexander, former James Brown sideman and alto sax great Maceo Parker, guitarists Peter Bernstein and Bill Frisell, trumpeters Ryan Kisor and Jim Rotondi as well as having played on Norah Jones' Grammy-winning Come Away With Me as well as on recordings vocalists Lizz Wright and Madeleine Peyroux. But it has been as a solo artist in his own right that Yahel has made his most personal statements as both composer and player.
