Results for "New York City"

Chris Crocco Duo in Hell's Kitchen

February 17, 2008

The Harlem Experiment: The Harlem Experiment

by Chris M. Slawecki
February 17, 2008

Volume three in Ropeadope's Experiment series follows similar musical experiments that represent Philadelphia (2001) and Detroit (2003). “We look to Harlem as ground zero for all that is modern day 'American' music," explains co-producer (and Ropeadope founder) Andy Hurwitz. “Whether you call it jazz, R&B, hip-hop or rock, all of it passed through the neighborhood's gates."

Jazzheads

by Elliott Simon
February 16, 2008

It is difficult to define the Jazzheads philosophy in categorical terms. What stands out from its diverse catalogue of Latin, world, vocal, free and new age jazz is the world-class 'chops' found on each session. A pianist and composer, Randy Klein began the label in 1991 with his own Jazzheads--a presentation of original vocal compositions in ...

Jazz at Lincoln Center: "Is Jazz Black Music?"

by Daniel Kassell
February 16, 2008

Lewis Porter, Moderator; with Don Byron, Daniel Carter and Nat Hentoff Jazz Talk: Is Jazz Black Music? Irene Diamond Education Center New York, New YorkJanuary 31, 2008 Is Jazz Black Music? “Where does jazz come from, to whom does it belong and is this important?" The program, advertised as ...

Chris Speed: Playing For The Team

by Tom Greenland
February 16, 2008

Human Feel Galore Skirl 2007 Chris Speed has been perking up audience ears since the early 1990s, when he and a talented coterie of Boston music students descended on Manhattan to test their mettle in the downtown scene. One of the important outgrowths of this camaraderie was Human ...

Keith Jarrett / Gary Peacock / Jack DeJohnette: Setting Standards: New York Sessions

by Budd Kopman
February 14, 2008

From the first groan emitted by pianist Keith Jarrett on “Meaning Of The Blues," from Standards, Vol. 1 (ECM, 1985), to the last seconds of the ending cadence of “Prism," from Changes (ECM, 1984) and everything in between, the music and playing on Setting Standards: New York Sessions--a three-CD box that collects these two titles along ...

It's Your Last Chance to Join Monday Michiru's Latest Project!

February 13, 2008

Monday Michiru is a hip talented artist from ArtistShare. Her music is a fusion of music from different genres. She also makes her music danceable. She has worked with the king of Japanese underground club music, Mondo Grosso and a leading Japanese DJ, DJ Krush. ArtistShare is excited to deliver her latest project, “Flow" to all ...

Getting Involved with Jim Hall and Bill Frisell

February 13, 2008

Jim Hall's latest ArtistShare project is a duo collaboration with guitarist Bill Frisell. Through ArtistShare you can participate directly in the making of the CD, get your name listed on the CD or even design the CD cover! Enjoy the music and the experience! Get your name listed on Jim's CD! Or choose which one you ...

Kate Schutt Needs to Hear Your Love Story!

February 13, 2008

Kate Schutt is currently working on a new ArtistShare project, No Love Lost, that requires participants to submit their own love stories. She will interpret the chosen stories, and write music and lyrics. The album is going to be named “The Telephone Game." Now is your chance to let your love story last in a beautiful ...

Be Jazz Vocalist Dee Anne Gorman's Funny Valentine... (with Her Jazz Quartet 2/15)

February 13, 2008

DEEANNE GORMAN JAZZ QUARTET @ ENZO's JAZZ ROOM Join vocalist DeeAnne Gorman, Eldad Zvulun on piano, Tal Ronen, bass, & Yoni Halevy, drums, for an intimate post-Valentine's Day eve filled with uniquely-styled jazz favorites on love: reciprocated, unrequited & lost... Fri. 2/15 Sets @ 8 & 9:30pm Enzo's Jazz Room @ THE WHALER BAR ...