Results for "New York City"

Toshiko Akiyoshi: Fine Wine

by Ken Dryden
May 2, 2009

Toshiko Akiyoshi's reputation as a brilliant composer/arranger is widely heralded. She was the first woman to lead a big band for an extended period of time, while she was also the first Japanese jazz artist to achieve international acclaim. A pianist of incredible talent, Akiyoshi's abilities were somewhat hidden within her orchestra, though she made a ...

Phil Woods: Philology

by George Kanzler
May 2, 2009

When pianist Jim McNeely replaced Hal Galper in the Phil Woods Quintet in 1990 it was the current winner--repeating in 1991--of the Downbeat Readers Poll as top jazz small group. But, as McNeely remembers, his first days with the alto saxophonist's band included a benefit concert for the local volunteer fire department in Delaware Water Gap, ...

For Randy Weston, Harlem Speaks African Rhythms

May 1, 2009

World-renowned pianist and NEA Jazz Masters Award recipient Randy Weston sat down with National Jazz Museum in Harlem, New York Co-Director Christian McBride before a full house at the museum's Visitor's Center, as the featured guest speaker of its Harlem Speaks interview series on April 16, 2009. Engaged in a one-on-one forum with McBride, Weston discussed ...

Tom Harrell: Boundless Beauty

by Laurel Gross
May 1, 2009

Tom Harrell is an exceptional musician, known for his exquisite playing on trumpet and flugelhorn as well as for the many lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies and undeniably beautiful music he has composed for some 40 years and, happily, counting. Many famous colleagues, orchestras and big bands have recorded his original compositions and arrangements and among jazz ...

Queens: Home of Jazz and Flushing Town Hall

by Greg Thomas
May 1, 2009

When most people think of jazz in New York City, Manhattan readily comes to mind. The “East Coast" stride piano style was developed in Harlem, where venues such as the Savoy Ballroom, Small's Paradise, the Cotton Club and Minton's Playhouse presented the big bands and small groups of jazz lore. 52nd Street became known for its ...

Frankie Manning: Dancers and Musicians - A Mutually Beneficial Relationship

by AAJ Staff
April 30, 2009

Editor's Note: Frankie Manning died on April 27th at New York City's Lenox Hill Hospital of pneumonia. He was 94.By Frankie Manning (with Cynthia R. Millman) I've been a Lindy hopper since the '30s, when the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem became my second home and I started working with Whitey's Lindy Hoppers. ...

MoonJune Records

by Martin Longley
April 30, 2009

Leonardo Pavkovic is a looming presence on the ever-expanding scene of polynational, polymusical globe-gobbling. Some might deem his MoonJune Records operation a special home for European prog rock, but this is only one aspect of its makeup. “MoonJune is a label for progressive music," he announces, holding court, at an Egyptian kebab cafe in Astoria. “Whatever ...

Tim Kuhl Group Wednesday April 29

April 29, 2009

Just a reminder TONIGHT Wednesday April 29 the Tim Kuhl Group is playing at the hip, hot spot Monkey Town in Williamsburg Brooklyn. Sharing the bill with very talented musician and composer Adam Klipple's Drive-By Leslie. Must see show!! Tim Kuhl Group & Adam Klipple's Drive-By Lesile Wednesday April 29 @ 7:30pm -- $5 ...

Sten Hostfalt / Blaise Siwula at Stain

April 29, 2009

Opening in NYC of Afro-Peruvian Jazz Club & Restaurant Tutuma Social Club Postponed Until 5/12/09

April 28, 2009

New Venue In Midtown Manhattan Featuring Afro-Peruvian Jazz & Cuisine To Present Pianist Andy Milne, Vocalists Sofia Rei Koutsovitis & Pilar de la Hoz, Gabriel Alegra Afro- Peruvian Sextet & Others May 12-31, 2009 Due to construction delays the opening of Tutuma Social Club, a new restaurant/music venue in New York City combining the best in ...