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The Second Annual "Remembering Bud" Festival in New York, September 2011
On September 26-28, 2011, the Bar on Fifth at the Setai Hotel will host the Second Annual “Remembering Bud" Festival, presented by Earl John Powell to honor the musical legacy of his father, Bud Powell. This year, featured performers include Rick Germanson, Alex Hoffman, and Luke Celenza. “This year's lineup promises to be a fitting tribute ...
Saxophonist Benjamin Drazen Performs at the 55 Bar, September 8, 2011
Saxophonist Benjamin Drazen brings his ensemble—including pianist Roy Assaf, bassist Francois Mouton, and drummer Tony Moreno—to the 55 Bar for a performance on Thursday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. Praised by Jazz Times as a “potent alto saxophonist" who plays “with soulful authority," Benjamin Drazen has performed alongside some of jazz's luminaries, including Rashied Ali, George ...
Jason Reolon: Raising the Bar
by Seton Hawkins
South Africa may well be in the midst of its third jazz renaissance. While the late 1950s saw the rise of legendary artists such as Kippie Moeketsi, Abdullah Ibrahim, and Philip Tabane, the early 1990s marked the emergence of trailblazers Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Zim Ngqawana. The past five years have born witness to a surge ...
South African Pianist Jason Reolon Interviewed at All About Jazz...And More!
South Africa may well be in the midst of its third jazz renaissance. While the late 1950s saw the rise of legendary artists such as Kippie Moeketsi, Abdullah Ibrahim, and Philip Tabane, the early 1990s marked the emergence of trailblazers Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Zim Ngqawana. The past five years have born witness to a surge ...
Marty Khan: Outward Visionary
by Seton Hawkins
The world of jazz owes an enormous debt of gratitude to Marty Khan. In 1976, when the standard wisdom held that jazz was dead or hiding in lofts, Khan founded his organization Outward Visions and quickly began organizing successful national and international tours for creative artists, including Sam Rivers and Dave Holland, Anthony Braxton, The Art ...
Rahe: Out of the Box
by Seton Hawkins
Originally hailing from Spain, Tucson-based singer-songwriter/guitarist Rahe (pronounced “Ray") has rapidly established herself as a noteworthy new voice in the music. While not yet a household name, Rahe may change that following the release of her debut, Out of the Box, a musical outing of wonderful creativity. Clocking in at a relatively modest 32 ...
Jazz at the Bar on Fifth Continues Its Nightly Jazz Programming, June 2011
The Bar on Fifth continues its exciting collaboration with Artist in Residence, Antonio Ciacca, who will continue to perform and curate concerts seven nights a week this June. In addition to Antonio's performances, June's calendar includes: June 1-10: Soulful jazz guitarist Lucio Ferrara's musical resume includes collaborations with some of the greatest names in jazz today, ...
Derek Gripper: Finding the New Cape
by Seton Hawkins
In 2002, Cape Town-based guitarist, violist, and composer Derek Gripper began a musical collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Alex van Heerden. In doing so, the two men sparked a musical partnership that would, in only a few months, smash through stylistic boundaries on their debut recording Sagtevlei > (New Cape Records, 2010). Drawing upon the rich ghoema musical ...
Antonio Ciacca Appointed Artist in Residence at the Bar on Fifth
Pianist and bandleader Antonio Ciacca has been appointed Artist-in-Residence at the Bar on Fifth at the Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York. Beginning April 1, 2011, Ciacca will present his trio and quartet, as well as curate concerts featuring some of New York's finest jazz musicians, every night of the week as a part of ...
Antonio Ciacca Appointed Artist in Residence for Jazz at Setai
Pianist and bandleader Antonio Ciacca has been appointed Artist-in-Residence at the Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York. Beginning April 1, 2011, Ciacca will present his trio and quatet, as well as curate concerts featuring some of New York's finest jazz musicians, every night of the week as a part of Jazz at Setai. Performances begin ...
