Results for "New York"

Saco Yasuma CD Release Event July 30

July 23, 2007

Saco Yasuma Another Rain CD Release Event Monday, July 30 8:30-11pm featuring: Saco Yasuma-alto Sax & Xaphoon (Bamboo Sax) Roy Campbell Jr.(trumpet), Andrew Bemkey (piano, bass clarinet), Michael T.A. Thompson (soundrhythium percussion), Bassist and Special Guests are T.B.A. Saco Yasuma Another Rain Leaf Note Productions (LNP-0208) Street Date ...

Donny McCaslin: In Pursuit

by Laurel Gross
July 23, 2007

If creating challenging music that is also thoroughly entertaining were a crime, then Donny McCaslin ought to be in jail. Some jazz players/composers today can seem so preoccupied with producing art that they make it very difficult for listeners to get in on the fun. Not so with McCaslin, who proves with In ...

Upcoming Appearances for the Helio Alves Trio the Kitano 8/2 + Litchfield Jazz Festival 8/5

July 22, 2007

HELIO ALVES TRIO is; Helio Alves: Piano Lonnie Plaxico: Bass Ernesto Simpson: Drums appearing at: The Kitano Thursday, August 2nd 8:00 and 9:45 pm 66 Park Ave@ 38th St (212) 885 7119 (no cover charge) August 5th at the Litchfield ...

Matt Ray: Lost in New York

by Paul Moots
July 21, 2007

It takes courage to include the word “lost in a CD title--some might draw a parallel between title and content. In this case, though, the parallel is both apt and positive. As pianist Matt Ray's liner notes imply and his performance illustrates, he is lost in the best possible sense: totally immersed in the moment and ...

Prosperity Gospel and Jazz Debut CD - Tyrone Birkett "In the Fullness of Time"

July 20, 2007

The “prosperity gospel" with its detractors and supporters has created quite a stir recently. This controversial message of personal, emotional, and spiritual wholeness has been commended for its positivity and denounced for its apparent emphasis on a “faith equals wealth" formula. Spiritual Jazz artist Tyrone Birkett makes an effort to musically reconcile this issue on his ...

Wade Barnes and the Bottom Line at Fat Cat

July 20, 2007

WADE BARNES AND THE BOTTOM LINE will be appearing at FAT CAT Friday, July 20, 2007. Address: 75 Christopher St./at 7th Ave., NYC Phone: 212-675-6056 Time: 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Featuring: Kiane Zawadi on Euphonium Terry Goss on Baritone Sax Dale Turk on Bass Trombone ...

Kingsborough Community College Free Concert This Weekend

July 20, 2007

Great Music, Lots of Seating, Great Sound and Great Vibe...And it's FREE! Come and enjoy the sounds and bring all your friends too! On Saturday, July 21, hear Latin jazz and Colombian folk by Pablo Mayor-Folklore Urbano (7pm), a high-energy 12-piece ensemble setting new heights in the genres of both world music and Latin jazz and ...

Nat Janoff Group at the 55 Bar on July 29th

July 20, 2007

Beatlejazz CD Release Celebration Sunday, August 12th at the Iridium Jazz Club

July 20, 2007

The Iridium Jazz Club Is Pleased To Present BEATLEJAZZ Sunday, August 12th Sets at 8 & 10PM Featuring Brian Melvin-drums, David Kikoski-piano, Boris Koslov-bass and special guest Seamus Blake-tenor saxophone IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 ...

Satoko Fujii: Defying Expectations

by Kurt Gottschalk
July 20, 2007

Satoko Fujii is a rare breed. The pianist and composer manages to continually defy expectations while remaining solid and eminently musical in her work. She puts out new recordings at an almost ridiculous rate, rarely repeating a composition, but doesn't simply toss any live session to whatever label will take it. Each new disc (she's released ...