Results for "New York"

Hail, King Louis: Bob Barnard, John Sheridan, Arnie Kinsella at Chautauqua 2010

September 30, 2010

Both of Louis Armstrong's birthdays—July and August—had passed by the time that Jazz at Chautauqua started its informal Thursday night sessions this September 2010. But celebrating Louis Armstrong's music needs no occasion besides itself, and always refreshes the most tired soul. A beautifully empathic trio gathered for four Louis-associated numbers, and did the great man honor. ...

The Jazz Session #204: Darrell Katz

September 30, 2010

Composer Darrell Katz leads an all-star ensemble of Bostons finest through a program of his own compositions on A Wallflower In The Amazon (Accurate Records, 2010). In this interview, Katz talks about the albums musical diversity; his use of poetry as text for some of his compositions; and his particular method of placing his own stamp ...

The Jazz Session #202: Geof Bradfield

September 28, 2010

The Jazz Session #203: Howard Wiley

September 28, 2010

Saxophonist Howard Wiley explores the music and conditions at Angola prison in Louisiana on 12 Gates to the City. This CD is the follow up to The Angola Project, which was based on Wiley's research on the prison. The new album was inspired by Wiley's visit to Angola. In this interview, Wiley talks about conditions at ...

A Tribute to the McCoy Brothers (October 3, 2010)

September 28, 2010

In the Thirties, one of the great folk-blues-hot jazz bands was the Harlem Hamfats, who recorded a great many rocking sides for Decca's “race records" line. The band was sparked by the string playing of “Kansas Joe" (guitar) and “Papa Charlie" McCoy (mandolin) — who are buried in unmarked graves. Arlo Leach has organized a daylong ...

Jerome Sabbagh/Laurent Coq Quartet - Miles Café - New York

September 28, 2010

Jerome Sabbagh/Laurent Coq Quartet—Miles Café Saturday, October 2nd @ 9:30 PM Jerome Sabbagh: saxophone and compositions; Laurent Coq: piano and compositions; Hans Glawischnig: bass; Reggie Quinerly: drums; Miles Cafe 212 E. 52nd St. 3Fl. (b/2nd & 3rd Ave.) E/V train to 53rd St. Lexington, ...

Premik Russell Tubbs at Peacesmiths Coffee House with Anna Dagmar

September 28, 2010

As a part of PeaceSmiths Cofee House concert series Anna Dagmar and Premik lend and blend their talents to provide a performance that will be remembered for years to come. This evening's highlighted music program will truly fit the description of 'a-typical, music, poetry and whatever coffeehouse' ...as one never knows what rhythms or instruments Premik ...

Great Women In Music and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

September 26, 2010

On October 22, 2010 at 7PM Great Women In Music in partnership with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture under the leadership of its Director Howard Dodson, will honor Gloria Lynne for her 50 Years of Musical Excellence. Known for her rich tone and regal manner, Gloria Lynne is the first artist ever to ...

Alex Levin Trio: New York Portraits

by C. Michael Bailey
September 25, 2010

Artists do not evolve in a vacuum. Collectively, they assimilate all they have learned and heard into a new creative paradigm that they call their own. A durable respect for the past characterizes the trio art of pianist Alex Levin. Listening to his collection New York Portraits, the spirits of pianists long gone are present in ...

Archie Shepp: The New York Contemporary Five

by Jerry D'Souza
September 24, 2010

In 1963, cornetist Don Cherry , tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp , drummer J.C. Moses, alto saxophonist John Tchicai and bassist Don Moore performed at the Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen . At the time, Cherry was just coming off from playing with Ornette Coleman, while Shepp was transitioning from Bill Dixon. Tchicai had met Cherry and Shepp ...