Results for "New York"

The Jazz Session #282: Lukas Ligeti

June 18, 2011

Drummer Lukas Ligetis most recent recording is Pattern Time (Innova Records, 2011). In this interview, Ligeti talks about his travels in Africa and how theyve influenced his writing, particularly his approach to rhythm; how he crosses musical and cultural boundaries; and a fascinating analysis of swing.Drummer Lukas Ligetis most recent recording is Pattern Time (Innova Records, ...

Petition Seeks Better Pay for Musicans at Jazz Festivals

June 17, 2011

The Undead Jazzfest, now in its second year, will employ dozens of jazz musicians next week, in more than 50 sets, from Thursday through Sunday, in New York. But the terms of that employment have drawn criticism, according to a petition posted online. Available at winterundeadmusicians.wordpress.com, the petition—which addresses both the Undead Jazzfest and a longer-running ...

Eliane Elias: New York, NY, June 2, 2011

by Ernest Barteldes
June 16, 2011

Eliane EliasDizzy's Club Coca-ColaNew York, NYJune 2, 2011 Pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias opened her set at New York's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, in celebration of Light My Fire (Concord, 2011) with “Ladeira," a Gilberto Gil-penned instrumental samba with a very syncopated drive. The tune was more like a warm-up, where her solid ...

"Other" Jazz Around Town: The Next Seven Days of Live Jazz Other Than XRIJF

June 16, 2011

Thursday, June 16, 2011 Jimmie Highsmith Jr. with Steve Curry, Dave Spinner @ Trinities Restaurant and Music Cafe, 6:00 pm Jazz Dawgs @ Bistro 135, 6:30 pm Burlone, Nichols & Griffith @ Star Alley (South Wedge, Rochester), 6:30 pm Joe Santora Trio with Emily Kirchoff @ Michael's Valley Grill, 7:00 pm Tinted Image @ Grill at ...

Short, but Sweet... Day Five of the Rochester International Jazz Festival

June 16, 2011

I'm focusing on being a responsible adult (for a couple of days at least) and Tuesday (and today) I am limiting my schedule at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. That doesn't mean you have to, so go jazz amongst yourselves...On Tuesday, I managed to get out to hear a few things. Started out with The Trio ...

The Jazz Session #281: Ben Gallina

June 16, 2011

Nilson Matta & Roni Ben-Hur @ The Kitano (NYC) on June 17-18

June 16, 2011

In Support & Celebration of Their New Recording On Motéma Music—MOJAVE Nilson Matta & Roni Ben-Hur Featuring Victor Lewis & Café! The Kitano is located at 66 Park Ave., NYC, 212 885 7000 “An exceptional collaboration that has produced some exceptional music." —Straight No Chaser “The primary importance of Mojave is its global, yet ...

Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfege Live At The Viva La Vuvuzuela Music Fest

June 16, 2011

New York, NY—Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège will be performing live at The House of Yes art/performance space in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn for the Viva La Vuvuzuela Music Festival on Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 9:45 to 10:35 PM. “Here are musicians, poised with a positive vibe and with lyrics so uplifting that you actually believe, ...

Still at It After All These Days... Day 4 of the XRIJF

June 15, 2011

My feared illness was a no show, instead most likely the result of a local tree spewing forth its pollen, so feeling better I ventured out into the venues of the XRIJF on Monday, although decidedly subdued in consumption of beer and street meat.  Started out with the subtle mastery of guitarist Jim Hall. I loved ...

Jazz Vocalist/recording Artist Elli Fordyce & Her Trio Live At Garage Restaurant & Cafe

June 15, 2011

New York, NY, June 15, 2011—In support of her latest successful CD release, Songs Spun of Gold, Elli Fordyce will be performing live for the Jazz brunch at the renowned Jazz venue Garage Restaurant & Café in the heart of Greenwich Village on Sunday, July 3, 2011, from 11:30 AM to 3:30 AM. In her performance ...