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Christian Scott at Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
by Ernest Barteldes
Charlie Parker Jazz FestivalNew York, NYAugust 25, 2013During a warm afternoon at Tompkins Square Park, trumpeter Christian Scott brought his sextet for a short set that featured many of the band leader's influences and sonic textures, starting with a very contemporary up-tempo groove that showcased his dexterity--he often distanced himself from the microphone ...
Gregory Porter: Liquid Spirit
by Bruce Lindsay
Gregory Porter has a lot to live up to. Widespread critical acclaim, Grammy nominations and reviewers suggesting that he's the next big jazz star, the man to bring jazz back to mainstream popularity, all lay a big artistic burden on his (admittedly quite broad) shoulders. Liquid Spirit is his third album and it heralds a move ...
Miles Davis "The Original Mono Recordings" Available November 12!
MILES DAVIS’ THE ORIGINAL MONO RECORDINGS COLLECTS NINE OF MILES' EARLIEST COLUMBIA ALBUMS, RECORDED 1956 TO 1961 Landmark box set presents nine albums remastered in original, brilliant sound, as they were intended to be heard in the 1950s and ’60s Available everywhere November 12, 2013, through Columbia/Legacy Nine of Miles Davis’ earliest albums on Columbia Records, ...
Elliott Sharp / Melvin Gibbs / Lucas Niggli: Crossing The Waters
by Glenn Astarita
The performer roster of Switzerland's progressive record label Intakt Records was showcased in 2012 at John Zorn's New York City venue, The Stone. Venerable Swiss drummer and longtime Intakt recording artist Lucas Niggli teamed with New York City-based guitarist Elliott Sharp and bassist Melvin Gibbs for a maiden trio concert, wasting no time at all capturing ...
Trio 3 + Jason Moran: Refraction - Breakin' Glass
by John Sharpe
If ever there was a threesome that hankered after being a quartet, it's Trio 3. Though working as a self-contained unit since 1986, pianists have often supplemented the core triumvirate, and in fact one has augmented each of the group's previous three recordings. Now Jason Moran fills the piano stool on Refraction--Breakin' Glass, adding to an ...
Anat Cohen & Choro Aventuroso Feat. Leni Andrade at 54 Below
by Ernest Barteldes
Anat Cohen & Choro Aventuroso, Feat. Leny Andrade54 BelowNew York, NYAugust 23, 2013The quartet. led by Anat Cohen, kicked off its early set with a selection of classic Brazilian choros that were enhanced by the individual talents of the Israeli reeds player's pan-Brazilian quartet, which featured accordion, acoustic seven-string guitar and ...
Todd Rundgren at the NYCB Theatre
by Mike Perciaccante
Todd Rundgren NYCB Theatre at Westbury Westbury, NY August 11, 2013Todd Rundgren has forged an enviable and lengthy career on the pop and rock landscape. The multi-instrumentalist's career with Nazz, Utopia and as a solo artist is as diverse as they come. Rundgren's influences can be very easily heard and identified ...
Alexis Cuadrado: A Lorca Soundscape
by Dan Bilawsky
When times are tough, injustice is in the air, and something needs to be said, jazz always finds a way to do the talking. In times past, it was Billie Holiday singing “Strange Fruit" at Cafe Society, drummer Max Roach and vocalist Abbey Lincoln pouring their hearts out on We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite ...
Nancy Valentine: A Special Presentation Of Billy Strayhorn Music at St. Peter's Church on September 19th
A Special Presentation Of Billy Strayhorn Music by Nancy Valentine & Friends at Season Opener Concert/Party Thurs., Sept. 19th 7:30 Pm. Nancy Valentine,, Vocalist with special guest Warren Vache, cornet. Featuring John di Martino - Piano, Neal Miner - Bass, Alvin Atkinson, Jr.- Drums, Joel Frahm - Tenor Sax. Saint Peter's Church (54th Street & Lexington ...
Jazz Legend Chico Hamilton Performs at DROM Oct - Dec
LEGENDARY DRUMMER CHICO HAMILTON CONTINUES MONTHLY CONCERT SERIES AT NEW YORK CITY’S DROM Sundays this Fall: 10.20 + 11.17 + 12.15 NEA JAZZ MASTER CHICO HAMILTON @ DROM In yet another strong showing by this venerable drummer, 92 year-old percussionist and band leader Foreststorn “Chico” Hamilton celebrates his working life in a trio of concerts – ...
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