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Songs Set in a Bed of Improvisation
Drummer Gerald Cleaver was last in Philadelphia when Ars Nova Workshop hosted the Michael Formanek Quartet in October, and he’ll be returning two more times before the New Year: on December 2 with the Gerald Cleaver Group and on December 12 with Mario Pavone’s Orange Double Tenor. Cleaver began playing drums, trumpet, and violin at an ...
Jazz Bridge Presents Guitarist Steve Giordano on December 1 at Cheltenham Art Center (PA)
Appearing at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA on December 1st will be guitarist Steve Giordano. One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 215-517-8337 Appearing with him will be vocalist Carla Jenkins, bassist Steve Meashey, and John Mosemann on drums This Neighborhood Concert Series ...
Interview: Ches Smith
Since finishing his studies at the prestigious Mills College, percussionist Ches Smith has worked across jazz, rock, and experimental categories, proving to be a versatile artist ready for any challenge. Over the years he has worked with Xiu Xiu, John Zorn, Wadada Leo Smith, John Tchicai, Marc Ribot, Fred Frith, Tim Berne, Terry Riley, and many ...
Blues After Piet
The experimental jazz scene in the Netherlands has thrived since the 1960s and Misha Mengelberg’s role in its creation and evolution has been inestimable. In 1967, with Han Bennink and Willem Breuker, Mengelberg founded the Instant Composers Pool to foster Dutch creative music and culture. Saxophonist and composer Benjamin Herman, whose quartet featuring leading Dutch jazz ...
Michael Formanek Quartet at the Philadelphia Art Alliance
by Nick Millevoi
Michael Formanek QuartetArs Nova Workshop at the Philadelphia Art AlliancePhiladelphia, PAOctober 28, 2010 On October 28, 2010, bassist Michael Formanek brought his quartet to the Philadelphia Art Alliance to celebrate the release of The Rub and Spare Change (ECM). The album draws upon many of the strengths of the individuals and ...
Jamaaladeen Tacuma Releases "For The Love Of Ornette"
We are extremely pleased to announce the U.S. release of Jamaaladeen's newest and most exciting recording to date, For The Love Of Ornette featuring Ornette Coleman, Tony Kofi, Wolfgang Puschnig, Yoichi Uzeki, Justin Faulkner, Wadud Ahmad and David “Fingers" Haynes on Jamaaladeen's JAM-ALL PRODUCTIONS label. “I remember playing my bass guitar in my high school latin/jazz ...
Interview: John King
Guitarist and violist John King has composed music for opera, theater, orchestras, chamber ensembles, rock bands, dance and film, and was Music Curator at New York City's The Kitchen from 1999-2003. He has received commissions from the Kronos Quartet, Ethel, Bang On A Can All-Stars, Mannheim Ballet, New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, the Ballets de ...
Interview: Mick Barr
Over the past decade, guitarist and composer Mick Barr has released countless recordings under the names Ocrilim, Orthrelm, and Octis, and has worked with Krallice, The Flying Luttenbachers, Zach Hill, Weasel Walter and Sam Hillmer of Zs. His lightning fast guitar style and singular approach to the instrument goes unrivaled among his contemporaries, leading Ian MacKaye ...
Interview: Michael Formanek
Bassist and composer Michael Formanek has worked with many leading North American and European jazz musicians over the span of his 35 year career, including Stan Getz, Marty Ehrlich, Evan Parker, Dave Burrell, and several ensembles with Tim Berne. His new quartet with altoist Berne, pianist Craig Taborn and drummer Gerald Cleaver premiered at The Stone ...
Jazz Bridge Presents Monnette Sudler!
Appearing at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA on November 3rd will be guitarist Monnette Sudler and her band. One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 215-517-8337 This Neighborhood Concert Series is sponsored by Jazz Bridge, a 501C3 nonprofit that assists local jazz and blues musicians ...
