Results for "New York"

Scott Dubois: Banshees

by Terrell Kent Holmes
October 5, 2008

Scott Dubois thrives on mercuriality. The guitarist-composer writes and plays with a starkness and moodiness that suits him perfectly, as displayed on Banshees. The shifts of focus and varying tempos make the music as fluid and intriguing as a Dalì painting. Dubois shows off his Metheny-influenced licks on “Mid to the West” ...

Porter Records: A Collector's Rewards

by Clifford Allen
October 4, 2008

In a review of discs released by recently arrived Porter Records, I was struck by the diversity of sounds found within this quartet of releases. A reissue of reedman Byard Lancaster's free jazz classic, Live at Macalester College alongside the modal psychedelia of trumpeter Ted Daniel's Tapestry doesn't seem too hard to fathom, but put those ...

Revolutionary Snake Ensemble: Forked Tongue

by Joel Roberts
October 4, 2008

What do Billy Idol, Ornette Coleman and Doris Day have in common? One thing at least: They’re all fodder for the creative madness of the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble (RSE), the wildly eclectic, uproariously entertaining Boston-based group that offers a post-modern, Sun Ra-meets-Mardi Gras twist (down to their outrageous costumes) on the New Orleans brass band tradition. ...

Sadao Watanabe: Basie's at Night

by Terrell Kent Holmes
October 4, 2008

The packed house that greeted Sadao Watanabe at NBew York's Blue Note in August, 2008 was a testament to both his popularity and the rarity of his visits to America. Now in his mid-70s, Watanabe is still an impressive alto sax man who plays with confidence and a heartwarming sentimentality. He was appearing in ...

George Colligan: Runaway

by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
October 4, 2008

A George Colligan record is an audio guarantee of superior musicianship and his extensive resume proves why: he plays several instruments, has collaborated with an impressive roster of luminaries and dons different hats, not only that of a musician, but that of a bandleader and instructor at Juilliard. Runaway, his second Sunnyside ...

Sten Hostfalt/Blaise Siwula @ Goodbye Blue on October 7th

October 3, 2008

Maria Neckam at Rockwood Music Hall on October 8th

October 3, 2008

Singer and Composer Maria Neckam is going to have her debut show at one of New York's most popular venues next week! Wednesday, October 8, 7-8pm Maria's Music @ ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL (196 Allen Street, between E. Houston and Stanton, take the f and v subway to 2nd ave, no cover) Maria ...

Kenny Burrell: Mr. Good Notes

by Russ Musto
October 3, 2008

“I'm just trying to play the good notes," says Kenny Burrell, lighthearted laughter accompanying his response to the question of how he would characterize his style of guitar playing. The reply betrayed the genial humility that has long distinguished him as one of the music's truly gracious gentlemen. Burrell has been playing the “good notes" for ...

Jazz Vocalist Lorenson Debuts at Metropolitan Room with “Standard Time”

October 2, 2008

Jazz vocalist Russ Lorenson returns to New York after a two-year absence to make his debut at Manhattan’s “must-go-to venue” with a brand-new show, Standard Time, for two performances only, October 25 at 9:45pm and October 28 at 9:30pm, at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010. Tickets are $25 per person, ...

Abigail Riccards Live at the Kitano on October 8th

October 1, 2008