Results for "New York City"

Randy Weston's African Rhythms Trio: Zep Tepi

by Joel Roberts
August 20, 2006

There's no better argument for the notion that jazz keeps you young than Randy Weston. Appearing last month at the Blue Note in support of Zep Tepi, the Brooklyn-born Weston showed that at eighty he remains one of the most vital and creative forces in jazz, as well as one of its most charismatic figures.

Julie Hardy at Bar Next Door with Brad Shepik, Monday, August 21st

August 19, 2006

JULIE HARDY @ Bar Next Door with Brad Shepik, guitar; Matt Clohesy, bass On Monday, August 21st (8:00-11:30pm) at Bar Next Door, vocalist and composer Julie Hardy will perform with guitarist Brad Shepik and bassist Matt Clohesy. Hardy is preparing to record her second CD with record label Fresh Sound New Talent and is currently the ...

Vessels Of Song: Matt Darriau And Pardox Trio (Fri) Aaron Alexander's Midrash Mish Mosh (Sat) This Weekend at The Cornelia Street Cafe

August 19, 2006

This Weekend at The Cornelia Street Cafe Fri Aug 18 VESSELS OF SONG: MATT DARRIAU AND PARDOX TRIO (Matt Darriau, reeds;Brad Shepik, guitar;Rufus Cappadocia, cello, compositions;Seido Salifoski, percussion) Balkan Gypsy inflected jazz and groove music. (just made that up) New York based PARADOX TRIO creates original music inspired by Eastern European, Balkan, Gypsy and downtown traditions. ...

Christian Scott: Rewind That

by Ken Franckling
August 19, 2006

Trumpeter Christian Scott has absorbed the essential elements of the great horn tradition of his native New Orleans, including the importance of stretching the music, just as so many before him have done, going back generations to Buddy Bolden, Joe King Oliver and Louis Armstrong and the legions who have followed. Rewind That, ...

Charlie Parker with Lennie Tristano: Charlie Parker with Lennie Tristano: Complete Recordings

by Greg Thomas
August 18, 2006

This recording, a fine addition to Charlie Parker's oeuvre, documents Lennie Tristano's extensions of the bebop idiom. Considered by some to be more of a cult figure with a small school of followers than a recognized major innovator of jazz, Tristano's contributions may now be viewed at in a better light. Parker's seminal place in the ...

Pat Martino: Remember: A Tribute To Wes Montgomery

by Russ Musto
August 18, 2006

The tribute album allows an artist to document his indebtedness to another's influence on his own style with a more fully formed personal approach and individual voice. It shines a spotlight on the honoree's body of work in a way that no single record in that artist's discography did during his lifetime. And it introduces a ...

Geri Allen at the Vanguard Aug. 22 (Tue) through Aug. 27 (Sun) + New Telarc CD "Timeless Portraits and Dreams"

August 17, 2006

The Geri Allen Trio Geri Allen, piano; Darryl Hall, bass; Mr. Jimmy Cobb, drums Appearing At The Village Vanguard 178 Seventh Ave. South 212-255-4037 August 22 (Tuesday) through August 27 (Sunday) Sets at 9:00PM & 11:00PM with a third set possible on Friday and Saturday at 12:30AM (call ...

Daniela Schaechter Trio Thursday August 24th At The Kitano Sets 8PM & 9:45PM

August 17, 2006

Tom Lellis QuartetAtThe Jazz Standard Monday, August 28th 7:30pm & 9:30pm

August 17, 2006

Tom Lellis Quartet Featuring: Gary Fisher, p. Ed Howard, b. Ernesto Simpson, d. Appearing At The Jazz Standard 116 E. 27th St NYC (212) 576-2232 Monday, August 28. 2006 7:30pm & 9:30pm Performing Music From His New CD Avenue of the Americas is the critically-acclaimed singer and multi- ...

The 55 Bar Presents Siwula, Minasi, Stowe & Sage Quartet Mon., Aug. 21 6:30 - 9:00 PM

August 17, 2006

THIS COMING MONDAY (8/21) AT THE 55 BAR Location: 55 Christopher St. New York, NY Telephone: 212-929-9883 Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free SIWULA, MINASI, STOWE & SAGE QUARTET: The master improviser, Dom Minasi (guitar), joins the force with the power-house trio of Blaise Siwula (reeds), Nobu ...