Results for "New York"

Cindy Blackman's Explorations, Jazz Standard August 18, 2010

by Ernest Barteldes
September 4, 2010

Cindy Blackman's ExplorationsJazz StandardNew York, NYAugust 18, 2010 Cindy Blackman's Explorations' first set on Wednesday, August 18 opened with a very experimental-sounding number dominated by keyboards and drums that switched back and forth into a more traditional format. Linking the tune's two facets was Rashaan Carter's walking bass, which stood apart ...

Kirk Whalum's Donny Hathaway Tribute out Now: Everything is Everything

September 2, 2010

Donny Hathaway would have been 65 years old on October 1, 2010. Tenor saxophonist Kirk Whalum's work has similarly crossed the boundaries between R&B, gospel and jazz with an emotional immediacy that is beyond compare. Kirk's new release, Everything Is Everything: The Music of Donny Hathaway brilliantly exhibits 8-time Grammy nominee Kirk's singular interpretive skills. Highlights ...

Randy Ingram Quartet at the 55 Bar, Tuesday Sept. 7th, 7-9pm

September 7, 2010

Randy Ingram Quartet Randy Ingram, fender rhodes Mike Moreno, guitar Massimo Biolcati, bass Jochen Rueckert, drums Tuesday, Sept. 7th, 7-9pm at the 55 Bar 55 Christopher St, NY, NY 55bar.com No cover. A winner of the 2007 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer's Award, Randy Ingram ...

CHLP's Swing into Fall: An Evening with Uri Caine & Barbara Walker on Wednesday, October 6th

September 3, 2010

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Join Grammy-nominated jazz composer and pianist Uri Caine and songstress Barbara Walker for tapas, cocktails provided by Stoli, dessert and great music in an intimate townhouse setting just steps from the Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience two internationally-acclaimed artists in a private concert while ...

The Walden School

by Nick Catalano
September 3, 2010

Although musicians continue to complain about lack of work, a paucity of venues, and other obstacles to their careers, jazz and other improvisational styles continue to develop because of the plethora of music schools currently dotting the American landscape. There are many artists who can recall the days when North Texas State was ...

Chris Massey Signs with the Spectra Jazz Record Label

September 2, 2010

Not often does a drummer start off a career with high praise and reviews from jazz critics—nor does a drummer provide the sort of recorded listening experience one leaves on continual play, but you'll have to hear drummer Chris Massey's New Jazz Project CD “Vibrainium"to believe it! We here at Spectra Jazz have kept Massey's CD ...

The Jazz Session #196: John Escreet

September 2, 2010

Will Sellenraad Quartet at 55 Bar on Sunday Sept. 5

September 1, 2010

Jerome Sabbagh/Danny Grissett Duet - Miles Cafe - September 4

September 1, 2010

Jerome Sabbagh / Danny Grissett Duet Jerome Sabbagh: saxophone Danny Grissett: piano This is a new project. The repertoire will consist of original compositions by both players as well as some standards. Miles Cafe Saturday, September 4 9.30 PM 212 E. 52nd St. 3Fl. (b/2nd & 3rd Ave.) ...

The National Jazz Museum In Harlem

by AAJ Staff
August 30, 2010

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is at 104, E 126th Street, a few steps from the bridge that carries the Metro North trains to and from Connecticut from the 125th Street station. Situated on the second floor, the museum is primarily a suite of offices with a large front area that presents photographs, video documentaries ...