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David Murray, Nicholas Payton, John Scofield, Mike Stern, John Abercrombie and Matthew Shipp
by Martin Longley
David Murray at the IridiumThe New York jazz clubbing scene remained as vital as ever during the months of October and November. Usually, sets begin at their appointed time, as each venue adheres to a crammed nightly program, but for the final set on the final night of David Murray's Black Saint Band run ...
November 2007
by AAJ Staff
David Murray at Iridium While David Murray has moved away from the high energy of his earlier work, he remains unparalleled as a saxophonist and bandleader. With eyes perpetually half-closed, he makes every move look effortless. His playing, speed and dexterity, obviously aren't -- as with Eric Clapton, the cool exterior can't hide the chops. But ...
October 2007
by AAJ Staff
Courtois, Eskelin and Courvoisier at Roulette On Sep. 15th, French cellist Vincent Courtois, Swiss pianist Sylvie Courvoisier and Baltimore-born tenor saxophonist Ellery Eskelin met at Roulette, in essence to prepare for their long-awaited debut album, to be made shortly after this concert. Together since 2002, the leaderless group performed a trio of distinct, extended, untitled improvs, ...
September 2007
by AAJ Staff
Jenny Scheinman at Joe's Pub Drawing from a deep reservoir of musicians, violinist Jenny Scheinman has experimented with innumerable permutations at her regular Tuesday night Barbès gigs. This past April she found something special when combining upright bassist Todd Sickafoose, guitarist Nels Cline and drummer Jim Black (the first meeting of Cline and Black), so she ...
August 2007
by AAJ Staff
Marty Ehrlich at Sweet Rhythm In a seemingly too infrequent NYC performance, saxophonist/clarinetist Marty Ehrlich brought a veteran quartet to Sweet Rhythm for a six-set, two-night run. The inaugural set of the residency (Jul. 13th) opened with the swelling crescendos of “Line on Love . The leader's alto and Ray Anderson's trombone wove keen striving lines, ...
July 2007
by AAJ Staff
Iva Bittova at Knitting Factory Iva Bittová is an artist of many talents. As a singer and violinist, she's recorded improv, classical and adaptations of folk songs from her native Czech Republic. But it's in her solo concerts that the various aspects of her work all come together. And - with the exception of a brief ...
June 2007
by AAJ Staff
Laura Andel at The Kitchen Laura Andel works in mostly composed pieces for large ensembles and so the opportunities to hear her work are rare. But following notable recordings and performances of her SomnabUlisT and In::tension: over the last few years, her new Doble Mano for nonet was a major statement from the young composer. The ...
May 2005
by AAJ Staff
Eddie Gale at Jimmy's On Apr. 15th at Jimmy's Sunday Freestyle Creative Music Series, trumpeter Eddie Gale made one of his now more frequent East Coast trips to play with veteran trombonist Dick Griffin. And with Ken Filiano (bass) and Dee Pop's (series curator/drummer) rhythmic connection, the improvisational intensity through four spontaneous creations was set in ...
April 2007
by AAJ Staff
David S. Ware at The Stone A frequent solo performer in Europe, tenor David S. Ware's made a rare stateside visit, presenting a solo program at The Stone March 11th. With a new recording of his quartet's American farewell concert from last year's Vision Festival now available, the evening's first set offered an intriguing dynamic, with ...
March 2007
by AAJ Staff
Rova Saxophone Quartet at Cue Art Foundation The inventive fusion of free jazz and 20th Century modern classical new music has been the way of the Rova Saxophone Quartet for exactly 30 years. This anniversary was celebrated February 9th at the Cue Art Foundation, whose at the time bare-walled gallery space hosted the California Bay Area ...
