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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: uke
by Anthony Shaw
The music-hall tradition has deep roots in popular British culture, traceable back to the fill-in acts of mediaeval Shakespearean theater. Minstrels and musicians would entertain the audience while the scenery was changed. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain(UOofGB) solemnly attired in black jackets and ties holds the stage uninterrupted for a whole evening, without any interruptions ...
The Count Basie Orchestra and Vocalist Lizz Wright
by Victor L. Schermer
The Count Basie Orchestra and Vocalist Lizz Wright The Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA May 6, 2005 During this past concert season, the Mellon Jazz Festival at the Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, has offered a number of double bills, perhaps to provide variety and contrast, suggest comparisons, and include more artists. The pairing of ...
10th Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Cheltenham, England
by Philip Songa
The Cheltenham Jazz Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. Running from April 27th to May 2nd in sunny Cheltenham in the south-west of England, the festival marked its first decade in some style. It scored two large coups in bringing Ornette Coleman, who celebrated his 75th birthday this year, and Herbie Hancock, each of whom ...
Jazzkaar Festival: International Jazz in Estonia
by Daniel Spicer
Jazzkaar Tallinn, Estonia 22nd April - 30th April 2005 Take two nights in Tallinn, medieval capital of Baltic Estonia, at the 16th annual Jazzkaar festival, two nights pretty much chosen at random from the week of concerts, and you'll notice two interesting and important things that say a lot about the ...
David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness at Joe's Pub in NYC
by Elliott Simon
Ten years ago, clarinetist David Krakauer recorded Klezmer Madness!, the first release for John Zorn's groundbreaking Tzadik: Radical Jewish Culture Series. Since that time, Krakauer has remained true to his soul while continuing to expand the definitional boundaries of his music. A stylist who combines impeccable technique and prodigious chops with distinctive fingerings, overblows and circular ...
Tierney Sutton at Blues Alley
by Franz A. Matzner
Girlish flirt, seasoned veteran, sentimental songstress, avant-garde explorer, revivalist, provocateur, camp stylist, and contemplative artist, vocalist Tierney Sutton wears all her many facets with utmost confidence, and one of the most fascinating aspects of her performances is witnessing her deftly navigate these apparent contradictions of self. Audiences had ample opportunity to do just ...
Graham Parker at The Brokerage in Bellmore, NY
by Mike Perciaccante
Graham Parker The Brokerage Bellmore, NY April 6, 2005Graham Parker has become a bit of a troubadour. He records and plays the music that he wants to make. On Wednesday, April 6th, Parker made a rare New York appearance at the tiny, yet fabled Long Island venue. Accompanying ...
Mike Ladd and Vijay Iyer: "In What Language?" Live
by Lyn Horton
Mike Ladd and Vijay Iyer's In What Language? (Pi Recordings, 2003) sets the gold standard for a timely, meaningful work. These composers have instituted a new paradigm for 21st century opera. This multi-dimensional piece lacked no visual, musical, or vocal elements. The setting for the work was an airport. The airport became a metaphorical hub ...
John Pizzarelli at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
by Jim Santella
John Pizzarelli Quartet Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Cerritos, California April 22, 2005 John Pizzarelli knows how to impress an audience. He knows how much we enjoy the jazz tradition that carries a rhythmic swing with its interpretation. He knows that every audience loves a talented singer who ...
Ingrid Laubrock Quintet: Live at the Progress Bar
by Chris May
Ingrid Laubrock Quintet Progress Bar London April 21, 2005 Being at a F-IRE performance in '05 feels like it must have felt to be at Minton's Playhouse in '41 or the Cavern Club in '63. There's a sense of being somewhere where the future is being written out in front ...
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