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Kenny Garrett: Beyond The Wall
by Russ Musto
Since the release of John Coltrane's A Love Supreme (Impulse!, 1965), only a handful of albums have effectively explored jazz's spiritual aspects while sustaining its exciting secular qualities. Beyond The Wall is a masterful work of original music that succeeds marvelously on both levels, building upon Trane's legacy, as well as the work of the date's ...
Philip Gayle: The Mommy Row
by Matthew Miller
Experimental music has always been something of a risky venture. The general public is rarely ready for what the avant-garde has to offer--and it often takes years, even decades for genius to be recognized and snatched from the jaws of obscurity. Luckily, New York has always had a place in its heart for the searching musician. ...
Helen Sung: Helenistique
by Donald Elfman
The title Helenistique, a pun on the leader's name, calls to mind (also punningly) things Greek. The reference puzzled me at first, but it seems to now refer to this sterling young pianist's ability to sculpt intelligent and vital improvisations. She is a confident, technically brilliant keyboard artist who uses a fertile imagination to create new ...
Rudresh Mahanthappa: Codebook
by Jeff Stockton
Ever since Charlie Parker redefined the instrument, speed has been the stock and trade of the alto saxophonist. Find some sidemen who can keep up with you and you've got something. On Codebook, Rudresh Mahanthappa's quartet is rounded out by bassist François Moutin, drummer Dan Weiss and pianist Vijay Iyer, a constant compadre. Is Iyer a ...
Poland's Emerging Jazz Piano Star Marcin Masecki Playing Solo Joe's Pub on Saturday, November 11, at 7:30 PM
POLAND'S ASTONISHING YOUNG JAZZ PIANIST MARCIN MASECKI PLAYING SOLO AT JOE'S PUB NOVEMBER 11 Poland's emerging jazz piano star Marcin Masecki is making his New York City debut with a solo concert at Joe's Pub on Saturday, November 11, at 7:30 PM. The concert is presented by the Polish Cultural Institute in ...
Harlem Speaks Announces Final Four
Benny Powell, Trombonist Nov. 9, 2006 Ross Carnegie, Pianist Nov. 30, 2006 Eddie Locke, Drummer Dec. 7, 2006 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA legend Dec. 21, 2006 The Jazz Museum in Harlem closes out the 2006 season of its Harlem Speaks series with four swinging conversations during November and December. ...
Bill Gerhardt's Cotangent Quartet Thursday November 2nd at Sweet Rhythm
The Jazz Composers Forum Presents: pre-release concert Thrive Bill Gerhardt's Cotangent Quartet Bill Gerhardt - piano/composition Marc Mommaas - sax Mike Holstein - bass Tim Horner - drums With special guests: Ron Horton- trumpet Mark Reboul- waterphone Thursday November 2nd, ...
Barbara Fasano "Written In The Stars" CD Release Celebration at the Metropolitan Room Wed., November 15 7PM
Barbara Fasano WRITTEN IN THE STARS Featuring John DiMartino-piano and arrangements, Sean Smith-bass, John Hart- guitar, Tim Horner-drums, Kahlil Kwame Bell-percussion, Tim Ouimette-trumpet & flugelhorn, Joel Frahm-tenor & soprano saxophones, Eric Comstock-vocals Wednesday, November 15 WRITTEN IN THE STARS CD LAUNCH Metropolitan Room 34 ...
The Jacob Varmus Quintet Every Tuesday at Cup in Queens, NY--Free!
Jacob Varmus Quintet Every Tuesday 8-11PM Cup 35th Ave at 36th St. Astoria, Queens, NY 718-937-2322 Free To Public The Jacob Varmus Quintet focuses on music that sounds natural without adhering to any theory or dictum--except perhaps Debussy's “pleasure is the law." ...
Vocalist Michelle Walker @ Zinc Bar
Michelle Walker, a recent transplant from Washington, DC to New York City, will perform in concert at The Zinc Bar on Monday November 6, 2006 from 7:30pm-9:00pm. In just four short years of professional singing, Michelle has begun to amass an impressive musical resume of concert and festival performances, including The Lincoln Center-Women in Jazz Festival, ...
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