Results for "New York"

Paul Bollenback: Invocation

by Tom Greenland
February 8, 2008

Journeyman guitarist Paul Bollenback's Invocation is just that: a shout-out and a summoning forth of the muses, representing a high point in a consistent and substantial oeuvre. This sophomore release for Elefant Dreams is a departure from the guitarist's R&B cover-heavy material found on several of his five earlier recordings for Challenge. Like Brightness of Being ...

Peter Van Huffel: Silvester Battlefield

by Elliott Simon
February 8, 2008

New York City continues to be a nexus for jazz musicians from all quarters. Unmatched conservatory performance curriculum combined with world-class working venues and an audience open to creativity continues to make NYC the most vibrant jazz scene in the world. Silvester Battlefield, from Canadian saxophonist Peter Van Huffel's quintet, is illustrative of the kind of ...

Othella Dallas at Dizzy's Sing into Spring Festival Monday, March 10th 7:30 & 9:30PM

February 7, 2008

Famed Harlem Dancer and Singer Othella Dallas Appearing At Dizzy's Monday, March 10, 2008 7:30 & 9:30pm Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola UPSTARTS! Special Monday Presentation Sing Into Spring Festival Othella Dallas & Friends For phone reservations please call: 212.258.9595 Othella Dallas- vocals, John di Martino ...

Cynthia Sayer, Acclaimed Jazz Banjoist & Vocalist, Feb 8 & 9 at Knickerbockers 9:45 PM - 2:AM

February 7, 2008

Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Banjoist & Vocalist Cynthia Sayer Appearing Fri Feb 8 & Sat Feb 9, 2008 Knickerbocker Bar & Grill 33 University Pl New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 228-8490 9:45 PM - 2:AM Duo with pianist Rossano Sportiello from Italy Cynthia Sayer: Multi Award-winning artist, 10+ ...

Mike Mainieri & Steps Ahead "Special Edition" Feb. 7-10 at the Iridium Jazz Club Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

February 7, 2008

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM Feb. 7-10 MIKE MAINIERI & STEPS AHEAD-"Special Edition" MIKE MAINIERI - Vibraphone DONNY McCASLIN - Saxophone MIKE STERN - Guitar (appearing 8th-9th-10th)

Roy Hargrove Scores a New Movie!

February 7, 2008

Roy Hargrove wrote and performed the intricate jazz soundtrack and musical score for Fred Baker's new film Assata aka Joanne Chesimard. The film's World Premiere was this past Friday, Feb 1, in San Diego as the featured film in the recent San Diego Black Film Festival. Baker's film is about the life of Assata Shakur, the ...

Louis Landon Releases New Solo Piano CD

February 7, 2008

Jazz and The New York Times

by Nick Catalano
February 7, 2008

As most readers know, some of the great newspapers in America have undergone serious corporate challenges in the past few years. The family ownership of the L.A. Times, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal has always been recognized as the principal reason for the high standard of journalism that such papers have. New bottom-line ...

Mt. Hood Jazz Band and Combo 2007: I'm Still Here

by Ken Dryden
February 7, 2008

There is a certain level of expectation for student bands, but the music from this all-star group belies its members' tender years. Their ensembles are tight and the soloists play at a very high level. The Mt. Hood Jazz Band--well-directed by Susie Jones and consisting of musicians from the Pacific Northwest--performed at the 2007 IAJE Conference ...

Luis Bonilla: Terminal Clarity: Live at the Jazz Gallery

by Laurel Gross
February 7, 2008

During its first seconds, Trombonilla's Terminal Clarity: Live at the Jazz Gallery sounds like a band tuning up or a bit of traffic gridlock with an impatient honk or two. But then it advances full swing into an enjoyable post-bop exploration worthy of intent listening. Luis Bonilla, a talented and focused New York-based ...