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July 2012: Mike Cemprola Quintet
by RJ Johnson
Mike Cemprola QuintetJose Pistola'sPhiladelphia, PAJuly 30, 2012For his debut as a leader, alto saxophonist Mike Cemprola led a quintet comprised of some of Philadelphia's most in-demand musicians and up-and-coming sidemen for his show at Jose Pistola's on July 30.The band's unique lineup allowed each tune to ...
Machine Gun
In May, 1968, the German saxophonist Peter Brötzmann brought together seven emerging European experimental musicians for what is now considered to be one of the most critical recording sessions in the history of improvised music. The “Machine Gun Sessions” featured several improvisers whose soon-to-be-celebrated careers were just beginning: the British saxophonist Evan Parker, the Dutch reedsman ...
Chihiro Yamanaka Trio At Chris' Jazz Cafe (Philadelphia) on August 23
The Chihiro Yamanaka Trio will perform at Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia on August 23, 2012, in a concert celebrating the release of her new CD, Reminiscence (Universal/Decca/EmArcy). This is the 2nd major-label CD release in the United States by the dazzling jazz pianist, following her 2011 U.S. debut, Forever Begins (Universal/Decca/EmArcy). Chris' Jazz Cafe is ...
Trudy Pitts: Extraordinary Pianist & Master of the Hammond B-3
by Pheralyn Dove
[The following is an excerpt from Pheralyn Dove's forthcoming memoir, No Time for Tears: A Book of True Life Stories, and the chapter titled “Today I Cried."]The Student Meets the MasterTalking to keyboardist Trudy Pitts is like going on an adventure. It's the type of escapade where wanderlust, laughter and discovery are ...
Philadelphia Jazz Coalition's Town Hall Meeting Set for July 31st
You're invited! The Philadelphia Jazz Coalition will present a town hall meeting for jazz on Tuesday, July 31st from 5:30-8:00PM at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts at Broad and Fitzwater St. Open to the Entire Community - FREE Buffet will be available for about $10 Featuring: panel discussions by noteworthy ...
Jazzspace and the Pittsburgh Legacy
As reported in these pages, I had the pleasure recently of returning to my birthplace of Pittsburgh, PA to moderate panel discussions and participate in a very rewarding commemorative weekend honoring the rich legacy of that city’s African American Musicians’ Union local. The city is rife with jazz history and has produced an incredible number of ...
Booking Jazz: A Subjective Guide
by Bruce Klauber
There is no rule book, reference work or formal set of regulations that club and restaurant owners can consult about how to book and present jazz.There was a quasi-model of sorts in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, given the proliferation of cafés, boites, bistros, bars, ballrooms, and all types of nightspots that used live ...
June 2012: Gunshow
by RJ Johnson
GunshowChris' Jazz CaféPhiladelphia, PAJune 20, 2012Gunshow, a band which has been performing somewhat regularly in the Philadelphia area for a few years, with a repertoire comprised largely of original compositions, performed two sets at Chris' Jazz Café in Center City, Philadelphia.The band's draw in the Philadelphia ...
A Look at Tomorrow's Independent's Day Music Conference in Philadelphia
Tomorrow in Philadelphia, the local chapter of the Recording Academy is sponsoring a one-day music conference called Independent's Day, focused on entrepreneurship for the music-maker. The event is broken up into several themed discussions focusing on the digital and business aspects of today's music industry, and we'll be there to give you the inside scoop. Speakers ...
Fall 2012
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to announce our Fall 2012 Season! We plan to conclude our 13th year as Philadelphia's leading presenter of jazz and experimental music with a bang, and it all begins at the International House on September 4 with a night of duos featuring legendary German saxophonist Peter Brötzmann with vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz, ...
