Results for "New York City"

Peter Bernstein: Peter Bernstein Quartet, Live at Smalls

by Laurel Gross
May 12, 2010

Peter Bernstein is one of the most pleasing and accomplished guitarists around, a must-hear, go-see for fans of straight-ahead jazz with a fresh, of-the-moment feel. A fixture on the New York scene and beyond, Bernstein deserves to be even better-known for his intricately beautiful melodic lines, harmonic sophistication, spot-on improvisation and good taste. ...

Natalie John's Debut Album, "Unveiled," to be Released June 21st

May 11, 2010

Suresh Singaratnam: Lost in New York

by Woodrow Wilkins
May 11, 2010

International in residency, Suresh Singaratnam is also multi-faceted when it comes to his music. Lost in New York, his third release, is an amalgamation of sound. Born in Zambia, Singaratnam has also lived in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. He revealed a hint of his eclectic interest when, as an eighth-grade ...

Paul Motian / Chris Potter / Jason Moran: Lost in a Dream

by Ted Gordon
May 11, 2010

Consider this album a blind date of sorts: Drummer Paul Motian-meets-pianist-Jason Moran, introduced by the matchmaker, saxophonist Chris Potter. Though Motian had worked once with Moran in 2006, this collaboration is a stunning example of the versatility and mastery of Motian's veteran technique. Recorded over a week of concerts at New York City's Village Vanguard, Motian's ...

The Oster Welker Jazz Alliance: Shining Hour

by Suzanne Lorge
May 11, 2010

San-Francisco-based Jeff Oster has one of those happy-sounding voices that make you feel happy, too. Even a depressing kind of song like “Sophisticated Lady" leaves the impression that, after all of that “smoking-drinking-never-thinking-of-tomorrow" stuff, everything will turn out okay. But it isn't until Oster scats that you really submit to his affable sound and just want ...

Mitch Marcus: Countdown 2 Meltdown

by Terrell Kent Holmes
May 11, 2010

Although its music is grounded in blues, bop and other time-honored constructs, the Mitch Marcus Quintet is not your usual jazz band. In fact, the MMQ's adventurous tunes, use of unusual meters and delightfully manic arrangements travel far beyond conventional musical borders. The band's Countdown 2 Meltdown is a sonic riot bursting with ...

Music Choice Airs Tribute to Lena Horne

May 10, 2010

Music Choice, the multi-platform video and music network, will celebrate the life of singer/dancer/actress LENA HORNE through May 18th on its SINGERS & SWING Audio Music Channel. Horne will be featured at the top of the hour during the Singers segment at 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm 10pm, 2am, 3am, 4am, & ...

Antoinette Montague: Behind The Smile

by Marcia Hillman
May 10, 2010

Antoinette Montague shows what is Behind the Smile--eclectic taste and strong delivery. She is joined by choice company on this outing: Mulgrew Miller (piano), Bill Easley (saxophone, clarinet and flute), Peter Washington (bass) and drummer Kenny Washington, who doubles as producer. Montague's programmatic choices are a varied mix, including blues, soul, the Great ...

siLENT Z: siLENTZ

by Elliott Simon
May 10, 2010

Downstairs at the Cornelia Street Café in the Village is one of the more intimate places to see live jazz in the city. The program there is intentionally eclectic and siLENT Z Live, from altoist Pete Robbins, captures his angular group in those comfortable environs. All other things being equal, the make or ...

Sam Newsome: Blue Soliloquy

by Terrell Kent Holmes
May 10, 2010

Sam Newsome's Blue Soliloquy is not just a recording of solo soprano saxophone pieces; it's an eloquent and daring discourse on the scope of possibilities that the instrument offers. As the CD title and song names suggest, the blues forms the foundation for everything Newsome writes and plays. He depends heavily on multiphonics but this complements, ...