Results for "New York"

Jim McNeely: Boneyard

by Ken Dryden
April 14, 2007

Jim McNeely, Kelly Sill and Joel Spencer are three old friends who have played together on occasion over the decades but never recorded as a trio until now. Although Boneyard refers to a creek in Champaign, Ill., it might conjure thoughts of overly familiar standards and jazz compositions as performed on many releases. But this trio ...

Bethany and Rufus: 900 Miles

by Donald Elfman
April 14, 2007

At the celebrated and celebratory New Orleans Jazz Festival, a walk through the fairgrounds is an astonishing experience as the strains of myriad musics come together in the air and everything feels connected. The same feeling is to be had from the debut album by Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia. With a minimum number of voices--guitar, ...

April 2007

by AAJ Staff
April 13, 2007

David S. Ware at The Stone A frequent solo performer in Europe, tenor David S. Ware's made a rare stateside visit, presenting a solo program at The Stone March 11th. With a new recording of his quartet's American farewell concert from last year's Vision Festival now available, the evening's first set offered an intriguing dynamic, with ...

Marlene Ver Planck: My Impetuous Heart

by Andrew Velez
April 13, 2007

For those who imagine Oscar Hammerstein's lyrics are strictly designed for nuns chirping about larks learning to pray, check out Marlene Ver Planck's Baccarat chiseling of his “All in Fun, as set to Jerome Kern's music, from this reissued 1999 session. The great lyricist could scarcely have a better interpreter to reveal the depth of feeling ...

Amanda Monaco 4: Intention

by Elliott Simon
April 13, 2007

Over and above ability, it takes chops, confidence and cool for jazz guitarists to invite a tenor saxophonist to partake in their music. When it gels, such as the classic Rollins/Hall pairing or the more recent Lovano/Scofield tandem, it can result in a meeting that blends the strengths of both instruments into a stylistic whole.

Bireli Lagrene: Swing

by Jim Santella
April 13, 2007

Guitarist Biréli Lagrène recorded this tribute to the swing jazz of Django Reinhardt when he was only fourteen (and it was his second album release!). From a Gypsy family in the French region of Alsace, he started out as a child prodigy who learned from his father and brother. But it was the recordings of Reinhardt ...

Lindsey Horner and Vincent Katz Perform Judge at the Bowery Poetry Club Saturday, April 28th 7:00PM - 8:30PM

April 12, 2007

Saturday, April 28 2007 7:00pm - 8:30pm Lindsey Horner and Vincent Katz perform JUDGE, an ongoing Musical/ Poetical work based on the events and spirit of The Times. $10 + 2 drink minimum Music and Poetry combine forces to tackle intergalactic evils in the form of faceless bureaucrats who hope to float us all ...

Great "Jazz Diva" Dakota Staton Passes

April 12, 2007

Birdland's May Schedule -Heath Brothers Quartet, Paquito D'Rivera, Karrin Allyson... and More!

April 12, 2007

Heath Brothers Quartet, Karrin Allyson, Paquito D'Rivera, Regina Carter, Jeff Daniels, Nancy Anderson, Melissa Errico, David Berger & The Sultans Of Swing Play The Music Of Duke Ellington, Chico O'Farrill's Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, Jim Caruso' “Cast Party," & More! Birdland (315 West 44th Street between 8th & 9th Aves.) is pleased to announce an exciting ...

Top 10 FusionGroovin Listener Favorites for April 10, 2007

April 12, 2007

The Exchange: “Bizelsnitch" - The Exchange Tony MacAlpine, Bunny Brunel, Dennis Chambers & Brian Auger: “South Side" - CAB2 Kiko Loureiro: “Arcos Da Lapa" - Universo Inverso The Jazz Ministry: “Slow Glide" - Another Night at the Baked Potato - Disc 2 Common Ground: “Up" - not enough space Carl Verheyen: “Spotty Herbert" - Slang Justice ...