de 2018 holiday gift guide page 32 p32 197512 hh dec 0 … · 2018-12-29 · sized by gilad behind...
TRANSCRIPT
Where To Go & Who To See Since 1982
December 2018 www.hothousejazz.com
Veronica SwiftPage 21JALC and Blue Note
Jimmy OwensPage 1775 Club
Smalls Jazz ClubPage 10Jazz Standard
Jeb Patton & Dmitry BaevskyBen Wendel
THE LATIN SIDE OF HOT HOUSE P31 2018 Holiday Gift Guide page 32
Page 10
DE P32
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:06 AM Page 1
3
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:06 AM Page 3
6
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:06 AM Page 6
9
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 9
10
By George Kanzler
Wendel cover photo by Josh Goleman, Swift by Bill Westmoreland.
WINNING SPINSTHE DUO IS ONE OF THE MOSTchallenging settings in jazz. Ruby Braffonce said it was like "two men on atightrope without a net." The intimate for-mat requires constant attention, as the twomusicians must not only listen to butaccommodate each other. That accommo-dation includes complementing the other'stone and texture, as well as tempo andattack. One of this month's Winning Spinsspotlights a classic duo recording featuringalto sax and piano; the second, a suite withmovements named for each of the 12months. Originally released three yearsago as monthly duets on YouTube, thesuite has expanded into quintet renditionsthat feature overdubs and electronics.We Two, Dmitry Baevsky & Jeb
Patton (jazz&people, 2018), is a bracing,exhilarating duo program as refreshing inits choice of repertoire as it is in its virtu-osic, joyful execution. Aside from alto saxo-phonist Dmitry's intricate, bop-ish origi-nal, "Theme for Sonny," divided betweenunison and contrasting parts and featuringtrades with pianist Jeb, the ten-track pro-gram consists of jazz and AmericanSongbook pop standards. The jazz selec-tions are particularly perspicacious, rang-ing from bebop to lesser known DukeEllington. The former are Charlie Parker's"Quasimodo," a contrafact of—and punon—"Embraceable You" with spot-on uni-son rendering of the Bird melody, andJimmy Heath's rhythm changes tune onceclaimed by Miles Davis: "The Serpent'sTooth." Duke's "Le Sucrier Velours"recorded for The Queen's Suite, is one ofthose warm, bluesy ballads that he was amaster of, delivered with suitable warmthand breathiness of tone by Dmitry, withJeb contributing a two-handed solo Dukewould have appreciated. Two pianists outof the hard bop era are responsible for theother two jazz tunes: Horace Silver's"Swingin' the Samba" opens the CD in aninfectiously bouncy manner; McCoyTyner's "Inception" jumps out with spiritedup-tempo drive.Tracks such as those last two, and Cole
Porter's "All Through the Night," taken ata full swinging clip, bring out the exuber-ance and combustive thrust of Dmitry'squicksilver alto and Jeb's two-fisted pianotechniques. But the two are no one-trickponies, as slower and bluesier cuts prove."Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'," asrecorded by Louis Jordan and Ray Charles,brings out the duo's bluesy roots: Jeb'sblues rocking feel echoed by Dmitry'sbreathier sax timbre. The two embrace a
slow "Fools Rush In," affectionately caress-ing the contours of melody and chords inlyrical solos. Another ballad, Cole Porter's"You'd Be So Easy to Love," verges on ele-giac as Dmitry's alto sighs through themelody with elongated held notes; Jeb hon-ors the mood in an understated middlesolo, and Dmitry finishes with a gorgeouscoda/cadenza capping off a nigh-perfectduo album.The Seasons, Ben Wendel (Motéma,
2018), is an expansion/realization of saxo-phonist Ben's duo project with variousmusicians over the course of 2015. HereBen, who plays bassoon and electronicEFX as well as his tenor, is joined by AaronParks on piano, Gilad Hekselman on gui-tar, Matt Brewer on bass and Eric Harlandon drums—each of whom participated inthe original project. The versions of the 12months here are more capacious and con-cerned with aural and orchestral texturesthan the originals, as is made abundantlyclear on the opening number, "January,"which has Ben doubling on bassoon andEFX with and behind his tenor sax and theband. Gilad emerges from the flux for aguitar solo before Ben's tenor rises overracing rhythmic figures ahead of temporetards for an ending.The EFX and bassoon appear together,
layering three more tunes, but the EFX'ssynth-like textures grace several more,creating an electronic sheen that perme-ates the album. Sometimes it is soft anddreamy, as on the last and longest track,"December," where the textures suggest apenumbra of falling, swirling snow aroundtenor and piano solos. But individualpieces are surprisingly varied. "May" has atwo-beat flavor and theme played by Benon tenor and Gilad, whose guitar suggestsa country twang. Hand drums bring a dif-ferent tone to "March," which also includesAaron's most lyrical solo. And there aresuggestions of hip hop and rock in"September," including jerky beats empha-sized by Gilad behind piano and tenorsolos. This album is a far cry from its duosblueprint, especially in its embrace of elec-tronics, 21st Century beats and sonic lay-ering.
Dmitry Baevsky's Quartet with JebPatton, bassist Neal Miner and drum-mer Joe Strasser plays Smalls JazzClub, Dec. 7-8. Ben Wendel's SeasonsBand Quintet with Gilad Hekselman,pianist Taylor Eigsti, bassist JoeSanders and drummer Mark Guilianaplays Jazz Standard, Dec. 6-9.
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 10
11
Sign-up for our E-ALERT at www.hothousejazz.com and be the 1st to knowwhen the latest Hot House is available on line
PUBLISHER/MANAGING EDITOR:Gwen Kelley (formerly Calvier)[email protected] EDITOR: Yvonne [email protected] & ART DIRECTOR:Karen Pica [email protected] WRITERS:Ken Dryden, Nick Dunston, Yvonne Ervin, Ken Franckling, Raul da Gama, Seton Hawkins, Eugene Holley Jr., Stephanie Jones, George Kanzler, Elzy Kolb, Michael G. Nastos,Don Jay Smith, Eric WendellCONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER: Fran Kaufman
For advertising requests and listing information contact Gwen Kelley
203-434-4646/[email protected] House Jazz Magazine is published monthly and allcopyrights are the property of Gwen Kelley. All rights
reserved. No material may be reproduced without writtenpermission of the President. No unsolicited manuscriptswill be returned unless enclosed with a self addressed
stamped envelope. Domestic subscriptions areavailable for$37 annually (sent first class). For Canada $39 and
international $50.PUBLISHER EMERITUS: Dave N Dittmann
CO-FOUNDERS: Gene Kalbacher, Lynn Taterka & Jeff Levenson
For press releases and CD revues send a copy toGwen Kelley: PO Box 20212 - New York, NY 10025
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 11
12
CLUBS & HALLS
For comprehensive daily updated listings with sort-by options—by artist, location, day or time—go to www.hothousejazz.com.
UPPER MANHATTAN(Above 70th Street)
449 LA: 449 Lenox Av (bet 132nd & 133rd Sts).212-234-3298. Sun: 4-7pm Patio Jazz; Thurs:1-3:30pm Jazz & Dessert; Fri-Sat: 8:30pm.
AMERICAN LEGION POST: 248W 132nd St(bet 7th & 8th Avs). 212-283-9701.www.colchasyoungharlempost398.com.Sun, atlernative Wed & Thurs: 6:30-10:30pmJam.
BILL’S PLACE: 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7thAvs). www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212-281-0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill SaxtonBebop Band.
CAFÉ CARLYLE: At Carlyle Hotel. 35E 76th Stat Madison. www.thecarlyle.com. 212-744-1600. Sets: 8:45pm + 10:45pm Sat. Mon:except 12/24&31 8:45pm Woody Allen &Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band.
The CECIL: 210W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av& Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). 212-866-1262.www.thececilharlem.com. Fri-Sat: 11pmJam.
CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet92nd & 93rd Sts). www.cleopatrasneedleny.com. 212-769-6969. Sets: Early (E), Late (L);Sun E 4-8pm, L 9pm-1am; Mon-Tues E 8-9pm, L 10pm-1am; Wed-Thurs E 7-11pm, L11:30pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat E 8pm-12am, L12:30-3am. Free adm/$10 min. Trios exceptMon&Thurs Duets. L Jam. Residencies: SunE Open mic w/Keith Ingham, L BennoMarmur; Mon Mark Hagan; Tues MarcDevine; Wed E Open mic w/Les Kurtz, LNathan Brown; Thurs E Noriko Kamo, LNathan Brown; Fri L Robbie Lee; Sat L T.Kash. Dec 1: Carol Sudhalter; 7: LibbyRichman; 8: Justin Lees; 14: Denton Darien;15: Satchamo Mannan Qrt; 21: Ship Shelton;22: Sonelius Smith; 28: Soul Guard Jazz; 29:Roland Temple; 31: 10pm-2amKayo Hiraki Qrt.
GIN FIZZ: 308 Malcolm X Blvd at 125th St. 2ndFl. www.ginfizzharlem.com. 212-289-2220.Sets: 7-8&8:30-9:30pm. Dec 7: IreneBlackman feat Darnell White; 14: KarleaLynné feat Shareef Clayton; 21: Ada Dyerfeat Kahlil Kwame Bell; 28: Jackie Gage.
GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster.310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts).www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001.Sets/adm: 7&9pm $15/20 unless otherwisenoted. Thurs except 12/13 Pedrito Martinez.Dec 8: Michael Mwenso & spec guests; 14:Jonathan Michel; 15: $20/25 Rachel Brown;21-22: $20 Mwenso & the Shakes.
GODDARD RIVERSIDE’S BERNIE WOHLCENTER: 647 Columbus Av (bet 91st &92nd Sts). www.goddard.org. 212-799-9400.Dec 1: 7:30-9:30pm $20/15 adm TyroneBirkett & Emancipation.
GREATER CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH:55W 124th St (bet Malcolm X Blvd & 5th Av).212-348-6132. www.harlemjazzboxx.com.Tues 12pm $15 adm & Fri 7pm $20: HarlemJazz series.
HARLEM STAGE: At Aaron Davis Hall. 150Convent Av at W135th St. 212-281-9240.
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 12
13For comprehensive daily updated listings with sort-by options—by artist, location, day or time—go to www.hothousejazz.com.
Convent Av at W135th St. 212-281-9240.www.harlemstage.org. Dec 1: 7:30pm $25adm Sarah Elizabeth Charles & SCOPE; 6:7:30pm free Elio Villafranca Afro CaribbeanTrio; 15: 7:30-9:30pm $25/35 Weedie Braimahw/spec guests Christian Scott aTundeAdjuah & Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez.
LENOX SAPHIRE: 341 Lenox Av at 127th St.Thurs: 11pm-4am Keyed Up series w/PhilYoung Oct.
MINTON’S: 206W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av& Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). 212-243-2222.www.mintonsharlem.com. Sets: 7:30&9pm,Thurs-Sat 7:30&9:30pm. Residencies: SunSinger Meets Saxophonist feat ChristopherMcBride w/guest; Tues except 12/25 Minton'sLegacy Jam by Joe Graziosi; Wed AntonioCiacca & Swing Society. Dec 6: LuisitoQuintero & friends; 7: Dawn Jones Triow/spec guest Wallace Roney; 8: JC HopkinsBiggish Band; 14-15: Andy Bey & JCHopkins Biggish Band w/spec guestSolomon Hicks & Joy Elysse; 22: JCHopkins Biggish Band; 31: 6pm JC HopkinsBiggish Band.
MIST HARLEM: 46W 116th St (bet Lenox & 5thAv). www.mistharlem.com. 646-738-3043. Fri:10pm-2am $10 adm Harlem Late Night Jazz.
MOTHER AME ZION CHURCH: 140-6W137th St (bet Lenox & 7th Avs). 212-234-1544. Dec 2: 3pm $5 adm Joy Brown, LindaHudson, Bill Salter, Kevin Sylvan.
NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM:58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348-8300. www.jmih.org. 7-8:30pm $10 don. Dec1: 1st Saturday Jam w/David Durrah; 5: TheYear in Jazz w/Nate Chinen; 8: Move &Groove Vinyasa Jazz Flow; 11: Jazz GalleryMentorship series w/Eric Revis feat JuliusRodriguez; 16: Intergenerational Jam w/JazzPower Initiative; 18: Duke's Keys Vol. 3 featHelen Sung.
PARIS BLUES: 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr.Blvd at 121st St. 917-257-7831. www.parisbluesharlem.webs.com. Sets/adm: Early (E)5-9pm, Jam 9pm-1am/free. Sun: E Double G& the Possee, 9pm La Banda Ramirez; Mon:Antoine; Tues: Charles Davis Trio; Wed: LesGoodson & the Intergalatic Soul Jazz Band;Thurs: Tyrone Govan & Der Secret; Fri: Tiger& Beautiful Journey Band; Sat: Tom & The69th Street Band.
SETTEPANI: 196 Lenox Av at 120th St. 917-492-4806. www.settepani.com. Thurs: 7-10pm Keyed Up series feat Ode To Harlem.
SHOWMAN’S: 375W 125th St at Morningside.www.showmansjazzclub.com. 212-864-8941.
SHRINE: 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd(bet 133rd & 134th Sts). 212-690-7807.www.shrinenyc.com. Sets unless otherwisenoted: Early (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm.Residencies (R): Sun E-L Jam w/AndrewKushnir; 1st Sun 8-11pm The Shrine BigBand. Dec 1: E Michael Morgan Trio; 2: R; 6:E The Way Things Go; 9: R, 8-9pm JavierRosario Trio; 11: E Gil Schwartz; 13: EMarcos Toledo; 14: E Eric Wurzelbacher Trio;15-16: 2-5:30pm New York Jazz WorkshopRecital; 16: R; 18: E Takeshi Otani Band; 19:L Kyle K. Green Trio; 23&30: R.
SILVANA: 300W 116th St at FrederickDouglass Blvd. www.silvana-nyc.com. 646-692-4935. Sets unless otherwise noted: Early(E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. Dec 2: E-L AdamMachaskee; 3: E-L Chris Beaudry Trio; 4: EMarcos Toledo, L Vivienne Aerts; 5: E TakeshiOtani Band; 6: E-L Biotonic; 7: E Joe PinoQnt; 8: L Ken Kobayashi; 10: 6-9pm Forces inMotion; 11: E-L Javier Nero Spt; 13: E-L Sam
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 13
14 For comprehensive daily updated listings with sort-by options—by artist, location, day or time—go to www.hothousejazz.com.
E The Jive Aces; 6: E David DeJesus; 7-8: BTL Alexa Tarantino; 9: E Eyal Vilner Big Band,9pm R; 11-15: Stacey Kent; 11-13 E & 14-15L: BT Gunhild Carling; 13: E Alexis Cole; 16:E Ron Aprea Big Band & Angela DeNiro, 9pmR; 18-25: Freddy Cole Qrt feat spec guestJoel Frahm; 19-20: BT Slim Gambill; 20: ECity Rhythm Orch; 21-22: BT Tierney Sutton& Kate McGarry; 23: BT Champian Fulton;24-25: BT Jake Ehrenreich w/Roger KellawayTrio; 27-30 E & 26-31: The Birdland Big Bandw/spec guest except 12/29-30 E VeronicaSwift.
CHRIST & ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH: 120W69th St (bet Bway & Columbus Av).www.csschurch.org. 212-787-2755. Dec 16:7pm Anne Phillips feat Jazz Nativityw/Maurice Chestnut, Bobby Sanabria, SteveTurre & spec guests the Jensen Sisters, theForeman Twins, the Anderson Twins.
CLUB BONAFIDE: 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd &3rd Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com.646-918-6189. Dec 1: 4pm Yael & Gabriel; 2:6pm Chloé Perrier, 7:30pm Violette; 7: 6pmChloé Perrier & French Heart; 8: 4pm Yael &Gabriel, 6pm Maria Alejandra Rodriguez,8:30pm Gene Ess & Fractal Attraction; 9:4pm Yael Dray-Barel/Gabriel Hermida; 13:6:30pm Emilie Surtees, 8pm Lou Caputo &Not So Big Band, 10pm Jason K; 14: 6pmChloé Perrier & French Heart, 8pm PiaSalvia; 15 4&6pm, 16 4pm: Yael & Gabriel; 16:6pm Chloé Perrier; 20: 6:30pm LaRitaGaskins; 21: 6pm Chloé Perrier & FrenchHeart; 22: 4pm Richard Miller, 6pm Yael &Gabriel; 23: 4&6pm Julie Eigenberg/RichardMiller; 27: 6:30&8:30pm Emilie Surtees; 28:10pm Rebecca Nicole Chubay; 29: 2&4pmYael & Gabriel, 6pm Maria AlejandraRodriguez, 8pm Barbara Martinez.
DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICALMUSIC: 450W 37th St (bet 9th & 10th Av).www.dimennacenter.org. 212-594-6100. Dec14: 8-10pm $20/15 adm Corina Bartra & AfroPeruvian New Trends Orch.
DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA: At Jazz @Lincoln Center. 10 Columbus Cr at 60th St.5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258-9800. Sets/ admunless otherwise noted: 7:30&9:30pm,11:30pm Late Night Sessions; Sun-Wed $35,Thurs-Fri $40, Sat $45; $10 min. Dec 1-2: 12/2$30 Mary Stallings w/Emmet Cohen Trio; 3:$40 Manhattan School of Music Afro-CubanJazz Orch w/spec guest Paquito D’Rivera; 4:New York Youth Symphony Jazz w/RoxyCoss; 5: Alexis Cuadrado; 6: $40 ObbaBabatundé; 7-9: Ben Allison & Think Free;10: $30 Juilliard Jazz Ensembles; 11-12:Sullivan Fortner Trio; 13: Riley Mulherkar &Riley’s Hot Holidays; 14-16: 12/16 $30 JoeFarnsworth Qrt; 17-18: $40 Dick Hyman; 19-20: Jason Marsalis & The 21st Century TradBand; 21-23, 24 7:30pm only: 12/21 $45, 12/23$40, 12/24 $50 Barry Harris Trio; 25: closed;26-31: 12/26-28 $45, 12/29 $55, 12/30 $45,12/31 7:30&11pm $220 Carlos Henriquez Oct.Late Night Sessions w/Dec 1: WillermDelisfort; 4-8: Alexander Claffy Trio; 11-15:Alphonso Horne; 18-22: Isaiah J. Thompson;26-29: Russell Hall.
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW: 254W 54th St,Cellar (bet Bway & 8th Av). 646-476-3551.www.54below.com. Dec 8: 9:30pm NicoleHenry.
GUANTANAMERA: 939 8th Av. 212-262-5354.www.guantanamerany.com.
IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St atBway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454.Mon-Tues: 8-11pm Vince Giordano & TheNighthawks.
The IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582-
Hoyt; 14: 6-9pm Braxton Cook; 15: 8-9pmThe Cabinetmakers; 18: E Alex Clough; 20:E-L Charley Gordon; 21: E Rebecca Chubay;22: L Jessica Altieri; 27: E-L Ben Barnett; 28:L Dana Reedy.
SMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 2751 Bway(bet 105th & 106th Sts). 212-864-6662.www.smokejazz.com. Set: Early (E), Late (L);Mon E 7&9pm, L 10:30pm; Tues 7,9&10:30pm; Wed E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:45pm;Thurs E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm; Fri-Sun E7,9&10:30pm, L 11:45pm&12:45am; adm/min vary. Residencies: Sun L except12/23&30 Erena Terakubo Girl Power Trio;Mon (R) except 12/24&31 E Vincent HerringQrt, L The New Jam Session; Tues except12/25 (R) Mike LeDonne & Groover Qrt; WedL except 12/26 Emmet Cohen Organ Trio;Thurs L except 12/27 Nickel & Dime OPS; FriL Johnny O’Neal & guests; Sat L except12/22 The Harlem Sessions by Marc Cary.Dec 1-2: Jim Rotondi Qnt; 3-4: R; 5: LezlieHarrison; 6: Mark Magnarelli Qnt; 7-9: AllanHarris; 10-11: R; 12: Carolyn Leonhart; 13-16:Cyrus Chestnut Trio; 17-18: R; 19: DavidGibson Qnt; 20: Corconan Holt Qnt; 21-31:John Coltrane Festival 7,9&10:30pm feat12/21-26 Eric Alexander w/spec guestsLouis Hayes & Buster Williams 12/24-26,12/27-31 Harold Mabern w/spec guest 12/31Eric Alexander, 12/22-27 11:45pm&12:45amJohnny O’Neal & guests, 12/28-3011:30pm&12:45am The Harlem Sessions byMarc Cary.
SUGAR BAR: 254W 72nd St (bet Bway & WestEnd Av). 212-579-0222. www.sugarbarnyc.com.Sets: 8pm/$10 adm unless otherwise noted.Residencies: Wed except 12/12 Electrikana;Thurs 9pm Open Mic w/Sugar Bar All StarBand. Dec 1: 9pm Irini Res & the Jazz Mix;12: Rob Silverman Qrt; 14: 8&9:30pm $15Joe Bonacci; 21: Mozayik; 25: closed; 28: $15Jason Abraham; 29&31: closed.
SYMPHONY SPACE: 2537 Bway at 95th St.212-864-5400. www.symphonyspace.org.Dec 1: 11am Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats,4&7:30pm Columbia University Jazz & WorldMusic Ensembles; 2: 1,4&8pm ColumbiaUniversity Jazz Ensembles; 20: 7:30pmStephane Wrembel & Thor Jensen; 29:4&7pm The Andersons Play Cole Porter.
The TRIAD THEATER: 158W 72nd St (betBway & Columbus). www.triadnyc.com. 212-362-2590. 2 drink/min. Dec 4: 7pm ChrisRogers Band; 29: 5&7:15pm Mahogany HallStomp feat Patrick Bartley Orch, TheCopacetics, Tatiana Eva-Marie, SashaMasakowski, DeWitt Fleming, Jr.
BIRDLAND: 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs).212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. Bird-land Theater (BT). Sets: Early (E) 5:30pmexcept Sun 6pm, Mon except 12/31 7pm & Fri5:15pm; Late 8:30&11pm, Sun except12/23&30 9&11pm & Mon except 12/24&319:30pm; BT 7pm except Sun 7:30pm & Mon8:30pm, Late (L) 9:45pm. Residencies: Sunexcept 12/23&30 (R) Arturo O’Farrill & TheAfro Latin Jazz Orch; Mon Jim Caruso CastParty; Wed E David Ostwald & LouisArmstrong Eternity Band; Fri E The BirdlandBig Band; Sat E except 12/22&29 EricComstock. Dec 1: Curtis Stigers, BT E David& the Bombshells, L Bruce Harris; 2: E MariKoga, 9pm R; 4-8: Pharoah Sanders; 5-8: BT
MID-TOWN MANHATTAN(Between 35th & 69th Street)
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 11:12 AM Page 14
15For comprehensive daily updated listings with sort-by options—by artist, location, day or time—go to www.hothousejazz.com.
2121. www.theiridium.com. Dec 12: 8:30pm$25/35 adm Jaimoe & Jasssz Band; 13-16:8:30& 10:30pm $40/60 Jane Monheit; 19-23:8:30&10:30pm $35-45 Mike Stern.
JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212-885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets/adm: Sun12-2:30pm, Mon-Tues 8-11pm, Wed-Sat 8-9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $45 buffet, Mon-Tuesfree/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $18/$20 min, Fri-Sat $34/$20 min. Residencies: Sun (R) JazzBrunch w/Tony Middleton; Mon (R) Jam byIris Ornig; Tues Emerging Artists series. Dec1: Jerry Bergonzi Band; 2-3: R; 4: MikiYokoyama Trio; 5: Elisabeth Lohninger Qrt;6: Audrey Silver Qnt; 7-8: Duduka daFonseca & Brazilian Express; 9-10: R; 11:Kenny Kart Qrt; 12: Carl Bartlett, Jr. Qrt; 13:Ben Cassara Qnt; 14-15: Roseanna VitroBand; 16-17: R; 18: Women in Jazz; 19: PaulJost Qrt; 20: Lynette Washington Qrt; 21: JonGordon Qrt; 22: Kikoski/Howard/Lewis Trio;23-24: R; 25: closed; 26: Melissa HamiltonQrt; 27: Lini Bono Qrt; 28: Ronny Whyte Qrt;29: Alexis Cole Trio; 30: tba; 31: Nilson Matta& Brazilian Voyage Band.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER: 10 ColumbusCr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258-9800. Appel Room (AR), Rose Theater (RT).Dec 14-15: 7&9:30pm AR Sachal Vasandani;14-15: 8pm RT Charles Lloyd & The Marvelsw/Bill Frisell & spec guest Lucinda Williams;19 7pm, 20-22 8pm, 23 2pm: RT Jazz AtLincoln Center Orch w/Wynton Marsalis &Big Band Holidays feat Vuyo Sotashe &Veronica Swift.
LOCAL 802: Associated Musicians of GreaterNew York Club Room. 322W 48th St (bet 8th& 9th Sts). www.jazzfoundation.org. 212-245-4802. Dec 3&19: 7-9:30pm Jazz FoundationJam.
MICHIKO STUDIOS: 149W 46th St (bet 6th &7th Avs). 3rd Fl. 212-302-4011. www.michikostudios.com. 2nd Wed: 8-10:30pm$20/15 adm Lew Tabackin Trio.
PAUL HALL: 155W 65th St (bet Amsterdam &Bway). 212-769-7406. www.juilliard.edu. Dec4: 7:30pm Marion Felder w/Juilliard JazzEnsembles & guest Carla Cook.
The PIERRE: 2E 61st St at 5th Av. 212-838-8000. www.thepierreny.com. Thurs-Sat: 6:30-9:30pm Antonio Ciacca.
The RUM HOUSE: 228W 47th St (bet Bway &8th Av). www.edisonrumhouse.com. 646-490-6924. Mon: 10pm-2am Terry Waldo &Rum House Jass Band. Dec 19&27: 9:30pm-12:30am Lou Caputo & Company.
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR: 256W 52nd St (betBway & 8th Av). www.russiansamovar.com.212-757-0168. Sun: 3-7pm Jazz Brunch. Dec2: Ray Blue Band; 9: Yuko Ito Trio; 16: EmmeKemp Trio.
SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Av at54th St. (Citicorp Bld). 212-935-2200.www.saintpeters.org. Sun: 6pm free admJazz Vespers; Wed: 1pm $10 don MiddayJazz Midtown; 1st Mon: 7:30pm $5 admInternational Women in Jazz Jam. Dec 2:Sara Caswell String Qrt w/Jen & Kris Allen;5: Hell’s Kitchen Funk Orch; 9: Sara CaswellString Qrt; 10: 7:30pm Duke EllingtonSociety www.thedukeellingtonsociety.org;12: Yuletide Celeb w/Boots Maleson, RayMarchica, Ronny Whyte, Libby York, SandyStewart, Ben Cassara, Carrie Jackson, AlexLeonard; 16: Sara Caswell String Qrt; 19:Yuletide Celeb w/Boots Maleson, DavidSilliman, Ronny Whyte, Daryl Sherman, ErliPerez, Roz Corral, Amy London; 23:Catherine Russell; 26: Luis Simas/WesleyAmorim; 30: Linda May Han Oh/FabianAlmazan.
The SOUND BITE RESTAURANT: 737 9th Av(bet 49th & 50th Sts). 917-409-5868. www.thesoundbiterestaurant.com. Sets: Sun-Mon&Thurs: 6-9pm; Fri-Sat Early 7&9pm,Late (L) 10:30pm-12:30am. Mon& Thurs, Fri-Sat L: Jam. Dec 1: Alyson Williams & NatAdderley, Jr. Trio; 2: Jonathan Elbaz; 7:Charlie Apicella & Iron City feat Madame PatTandy; 8: David Oquendo Qrt; 9: TimSiciliano; 14: Pittman/Daniels Qrt; 15: AlysonWilliams & Nat Adderley, Jr. Trio; 16: BruceEdwards; 21: Sin Fronteras World Jazz Qrt;22: Barbara King & The Spirit of Jazz; 23:Bruce Edwards; 28: Aziza Miller Qrt; 29:Gabriele Tranchina Qrt; 30: Joe Tranchina;31: 8pm-1am Drew Anderson & The Newtet.
SWING 46: Jazz & Supper Club. 349W 46th St(bet 8 & 9th Avs). www.swing46.com. 212-262-9554. Sets/adm: Sun-Thurs 8:30-11:30pm/$15; Fri-Sat 9pm-1am/$20. Res-idencies (R): Mon except 12/24&31Swingadelic; Tues except 12/25 George GeeOrch; Wed Stan Rubin Orch w/Joe Politi. Dec1: Swingadelic; 2: David Berger & Sultans OfSwing; 3-5: R; 6: George Gee Orch; 7: RonSunshine Orch; 8: Swingadelic; 9: StephenSantoro Orch feat Michelle Collier; 10-12: R;13: Kevin Blancq Big Band; 14: George GeeOrch; 15: The Crescent City Maulers; 16:Sarah Hayes & Swing Society; 17-19: R; 20:Eyal Vilner Big Band; 21: Ron SunshineOrch; 22: Swingadelic; 23: Vanessa Trouble &Red Hot Swing; 24-25: closed; 26: R; 27:Kevin Blancq Big Band; 28: George GeeOrch; 29: The Crescent City Maulers; 30:Sarah Hayes & Swing Society; 31: 9pm-2amThe Crescent City Maulers.
TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs).Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497-1254. Sets: Early (E), Late (L), Night (N); Sun8-11pm; Mon-Wed L 8-11pm, N 11pm-12:30am; Thurs E 7-8:30pm, L 9-11:30pm; Fri9pm-1am; Sat E 6-7:30pm, L 8-10:30pm, N11pm-1:30am. Adm: Sun-Wed free/$5 min,Thurs-Sat $10/10 min. Dec 2: Bill StevensTrio; 9: Linda Presgrave Qrt; 20: L LindaPresgrave Qrt.
The TOWN HALL: 123W 43rd St (bet 6&7thAvs). www.thetownhall.org. 212-840-2824.Dec 12: 8pm $45 adm Esperanza Spalding.
2 BRIDGES MUSIC ARTS: 75 E Bway #205.212-796-2184. www.2bridgesnyc.net. Dec 5:2pm Burak Bedikyan Solo.
11TH STREET BAR: 510E 11th St (bet Av A &B). www.11thstbar.com. 212-982-3929. Mon:8pm Keyed Up feat Jam w/Murray Wall.
55 BAR: 55 Christopher St (bet 6th & 7th Avs).212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early(E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st Thurs: EAmy Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe; 2ndThurs: E Nicole Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E TessaSouter; 3rd Sun: E Ray Anderson & PocketBrass Band; last Wed: E Paul Jost; last Fri: EKendra Shank. Dec 7: 10pm Felix Pastoriusw/Tyler Blanton; 17: 9:30pm Tyler BlantonQrt; 19: E Duchess.
75 CLUB: At the Bogardus Mansion. 75 MurraySt (bet W Bway & Greenwich St). 212-268-1746. www.the75clubnyc.com. Adm: Tues$10, Wed-Thurs free, Fri-Sat $20.Residencies: Tues Johnny O’Neal Solo; WedTardo Hammer Jam. Dec 1: 8&10pm PeterLeitch New Life Orch; 6: 7:30pm EdLaub/Gene Bertoncini; 7-8: 8&10:30pmJimmy Owens Qnt; 13: 8&10pm The 75 Club
LOWER MANHATTAN(Below 34th Street)
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 11:09 AM Page 15
16 For comprehensive daily updated listings with sort-by options—by artist, location, day or time—go to www.hothousejazz.com.
The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich &Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431-9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-ErikKellso & friends.
FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675-6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min.Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late(L), Night (N); Sun E 6pm, L 9pm, N 1am; MonE 6pm, L 9pm, N 12:30am; Tues E 7pm, L9pm, N 12:30am; Wed 7pm, L 9pm, N12:30am; Thurs 7pm, L 10pm, N 1:30am; Fri6pm, L 9pm + 10:30pm, N 1:30am; Sat E 7pm,L 10pm, N 1:30am. Residencies (R): Sun ETerry Waldo & Gotham City Band, N TheProgram; Mon N Billy Kaye; Tues E except12/4 Saul Rubin Zebtet; Wed E RaphaelD'Lugoff Trio + 1, N Ned Goold; Fri L TheSupreme Queens; Sat N Greg Glassman.Dec 1: E Ugonna Okegwo Qrt, L RaphaelD'Lugoff Qnt, N R; 2: E R, 8:30pm JadeSynstelien & FCBB, N R; 3: E Osso StringQrt, L Victor Santos, N R; 4: E Miki YamanakaQnt, N Kelly Green; 5: E R, L Groover Trio, NR; 6: E Bill Ware Qnt, L Saul Rubin Zebtet, NPaul Nowinski; 7: E Karina Colis, L R + JaredGold/Dave Gibson, N Will Terrill; 8: E BruceHarris, L Ricky Rodriguez Gp, N R; 9: E R, LDave Schnitter Qnt, N R; 10: E GallenPassen, L Ned Goold Qrt, N R; 11: E R, LPeter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop, NAlexi David & Three Or Four Shades ofMingus; 12: E R, L Harold Mabern Trio, N R;13: E Sanah Kadoura, L Staford Hunter &Continuum, N Avi Rothbard; 14: E CorinStiggall Qnt, L R, N Ray Gallon; 15: ENoller/Sylla, L Bruce Williams, N R; 16: E R, LJon Davis Trio, N R; 17: L George Braith, N R;18: E R, N Reid Taylor; 19: E R, L The DonHahn/Mike Camacho Band, N R; 20: E TheoHill, L Greg Glassman Qnt; 21: L R; 22: N R;23: E&N R; 24: N R; 25: E R, L Itai Kriss &Gato Gordo, N John Benitez & Latin Bop; 26:E&N R; 28: L R + David Weiss & Point ofDeparture; 29: E Steve Blum Trio, N R; 30: ER, L Alexi David & Three Or Four Shades ofMingus, N R; 31: N R.
GREENWICH HOUSE: 46 Barrow St (bet 7thAv S & W 4th St). www.greenwichhouse.org.212-242-4770. Dec 1&6: Sound It Out seriesfeat 12/1 8pm $18/15 adm Devin Gray, 12/67:30pm $25/20 Aruán Ortiz; 11: 7:30pm$20/10 Sumi Tonooka & Alchemy SoundProject.
JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl.www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets/adm: 7:30&9:30pm $10, $25/15 Fri-Sat. Dec 1:Lage Lund; 6: Sonica; 7: Remy Le Boeuf &Assembly of Shadows Jazz Orch; 8:Borderlands Trio; 11: Harish Raghavan; 12:Rajna Swaminathan; 13: Mentorship seriesw/Eric Revis feat Julius Rodriguez; 14-15:Bird Blown Out Of Latitude feat AdamO’Farrill; 18: Kassa Overall feat Jon Batiste;19-20: Andy Milne & Dapp Theory; 21-22: RoyHargrove Tribute.
JAZZ STANDARD: 116E 27th St (bet Park &Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212-576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted:7:30-8:30&9:30-10:30pm/$30; Sun 2-3pm/free; Sat 12-1:30pm $10/$35 all-inclusive.Residencies: Sun 2pm except 12/23&30 JazzFor Kids Sunday Lunch feat Jazz StandardYouth Orch; Sat 12pm except 12/29 TheSmokestack Brunch (B); Mon (R) MingusMonday feat Mingus Big Band. Dec 1-2:Aaron Goldberg Trio; 1: B Allegra Levy; 3: R;4: Ulysses Owens Jr. & friends; 5: CivilDisobedience feat David Ambrosio w/DonnyMcCaslin & Duane Eubanks; 6-9: Ben
continued on page 20
House Trio; 14: 8&10pm John MenegonBand; 15: 8&10pm Barry Harris; 20:7,9&10pm Ehud Asherie Trio; 21-22: tba.
ARTHUR’S TAVERN: 57 Grove St. 212-675-6879. www.arthurstavernnyc.com. Sets: 7-10pm. Sun: Creole Cooking; Mon: GroveStreet Stompers feat Joe Licari; Tues: YuichiHirakawa; Wed: Eve Silber; Thurs-Sat: EriYamamoto Trio.
B FLAT: Basement 277 Church St (bet Franklin& White Sts). www.bflat.info. 212-219-2970.Sets: Mon 8-11pm, Wed 8:30-11:30pm, Sat10pm-12am. Mon&Wed: Jordan Young Trio.Dec 1: BLACU; 8: Takeshi Asai Trio; 15:Mamiko Taira Trio; 22: Takeshi Asai Trio; 29:Ed Cherry Trio.
BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 11th St (bet Bway &University). www.bahainyc.org. 212-222-5159. Tues: 8&9:30pm $10/15 adm. Dec 4:Golda Solomon Poetry & Jazz.
BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212-529-5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: Sun8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30-7:45pm,Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30,9:30&11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 drink min/setexcept Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink min/set, Efree. Trios unless otherwise noted. Mon-Thurs: E Emerging Artists series; Mon: LVocal Mondays series. Residencies (R): SunPeter Mazza; Wed L Jonathan Kreisberg. Dec1: Mark Cocheo; 2: R; 3: E Nicola Caminiti, LValerie Farber; 4: E Alec Aldred, L VaughnStoffey; 5: E Luke Schwartz, L R; 6: E DavidStern, L David Leon; 7: Tom Dempsey; 8:Quentin Angus; 9: R; 10: E Ryan Hernandez,L Alma Micic; 11: E Stephen Boegehold, LPatrick Cornelius; 12: E Juan Munguia, L R;13: E Jonah Udall, L Austin Becker; 14:Sebastian Noelle; 15: Uri Gurvich; 16: R; 17:E Olin Clark, L Dana Reedy; 18: E DanPappalardo, L Benny Benack; 19: E LukeSchwartz, L R; 20: E Jonah Udall, L NateRadley; 21: Jeff McLaughlin; 22: Alex Wintz;23: R; 24: E Ryan Hernandez, L AnnaKolchina; 25: closed; 26: E Elijah Shiffer, L R;27: E AJ Kushnir, L Craig Brann; 28: PaulBollenback; 29: Alex LoRe; 30: Peter MazzaSolo; 31: tba.
BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: 131W 3rd St at 6thAv. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com.Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am LateNight Groove series, Sun 11:30am&1:30pmSunday Brunch. Adm varies. Dec 1-2: JohnScofield Qrt; 3: tba; 4-9: Arturo Sandoval; 10-Jan 6: 12/31 7&10pm Chris Botti feat VeronicaSwift 12/24-01/6. Late Night Groove w/Dec 7-8: Borahm Lee/Daru Jones/Nate Edgar; 14:IET Band w/spec guests; 29: Tony Glausi &friends. Sunday Brunch w/Dec 2: Alan Ferber& NYU Jazz Nnt; 9: Champian Fulton; 16: PaulJost Qrt; 23: Svetlana & Delancey Five; 30-31:Joey Morant & Catfish Stew.
CORNELIA STREET UNDERGROUND: 29Cornelia St. www.corneliastreetcafe.com.212-989-9319. Sets unless otherwise noted:Sun-Thurs 8&9:30pm, Fri-Sat 8:30&10pm.Adm varies. Dec 1: Joe Morris; 2: 8:30pmAnouman; 3: 8:30pm Amram & Co; 5: 6pmNick Brust; 6: Dan Weiss/Miles Okazaki; 7:Michael Blanco Qrt; 12: Elsa Nilsson Qrt; 16:Helio Alves Qrt; 20: Alex LoRe Qrt.
The CUTTING ROOM: 44E 32nd St (betMadison & Park Av). 212-691-1900. www.thecuttingroomnyc.com. Dec 30: 4pm Jazz ISPHSH.
The DJANGO: At Roxy Hotel. 2 Av of theAmericas at Walker St. www.roxyhotelnyc.com. 212-519-6600.
DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 MonroeSt (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473-0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com.Sun: 6pm In-Store shows.
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 16
17
EVER SINCE HE BRAVELY SAT INwith Miles Davis at the age of fifteen,trumpeter/flugelhornist, educator, activistand NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Owens hasreigned supreme as jazz's most valuableplayer for six decades. The New York-bornartist's moving and magisterial sound fromhis custom-made rotary-valve trumpet andflugelhorn has literally shaped the sonicfabric of the music in an infinite variety ofstyles. His long résumé as a sidemanincludes work with Duke Ellington, MaxRoach, Charles Mingus, Billy Taylor, YusefLateef, Hank Crawford and DizzyGillespie. He's also been a well-respectedleader in his own right, recording sixalbums over multiple decades, from his1970 No Escaping It (Polydor) to his 2012The Monk Project (IPO). With those sterling credentials, it's no
wonder that Jimmy's two-day engagementat the 75 Club with drummer WinardHarper, pianist Danny Mixon, Trinidadianpercussionist Cascadu and bassist LonniePlaxico (subbing for Kenny Davis)—whichoccurs days before his 75th birthday onDec. 9—is more of a celebration of hisamazing career, than an ordinary gig."We'll play some originals, some DukeEllington, Monk and standards," Jimmysays. "It's what I call 'feel good music.' It'sgoing to be a Jimmy Owens retrospective."The beneficiary of an excellent musical
foundation, at age 14, Jimmy took trumpetlessons with Donald Byrd, the former JazzMessenger and soul/jazz-fusion pioneer,for five dollars—arguably, the greatestbargain in the history of the music."I attribute a lot of my stuff to Donald
Byrd," Jimmy fondly recalls. "When I
started studying with him, I thought hewas going to teach all of the slick jazz lineshe was playing. But he said it was moreimportant to be a good [all-around] trum-pet player. So he gave me various exercisebooks by Max Schlossberg to make me abetter player." Donald also encouragedhim to embrace and study the styles of thetrumpet kings that came before him."Unlike the trumpet players that I cameup with, I was listening to the older trum-peters like Charlie Shavers, Roy Eldridgeand Jabbo Smith," Jimmy says.Donald's tutelage paid off. Jimmy was a
member of the Newport Youth Band in1959—the same year he graduated fromthe prestigious High School of Music andArt—and later earned his Master of Artsin Education from the University ofMassachusetts at Amherst. In addition tohis many-splendored work as a sideman,Jimmy has been active as an educator,from his long-standing relationship withJazzmobile, his work as a music panelist atThe New York State Council on the Artsand his 1981 State Department Tour ofAfrica and the Middle East, to his currentposition as an adjunct professor at TheNew School. But Donald's influence went far beyond
pedagogy. "He told me that you have fivefingers on each hand," Jimmy says. "Andyou have to put each of those fingers intosome aspects of the music business,because that's going to give you an income.And that will help you become a greatermusician." Once again, Jimmy tookDonald's advice, as evidenced by the manyensembles he's led, among them The NewJazz Sextet, which featured bassist RonCarter and pianist Roland Hanna, and TheJimmy Owens Quartet Plus One, whichalso included various vocalists. Jimmyformed his own production company, Jay-Oh Productions, Inc., and released a self-produced CD Peaceful Walking on his ownJay-Oh record label in 2007. But Jimmy's achievements in music
pale in comparison to his role as a musi-cian's advocate. For decades, he's tirelesslyand passionately pleaded for the medicaland financial care of musicians who livedand died in poverty. "I saw how my idolsgot sick, and there would be a benefit toraise money to pay for their medical bills,or to bury them," Jimmy solemnly recalls.His efforts to help struggling jazz musi-cians have been strengthened by his longassociation with the Jazz Foundation ofAmerica (JFA). In 1990, he helped createthe organization's Jazz Musicians'Emergency Fund. Jimmy also sits on theJFA's Board of Directors, and wasbestowed with its Dr. Billy TaylorHumanitarian Award in 2002. "The thingthat has given me the most enjoyment isknowing that the JFA [has] helped somany of my friends," Jimmy says.
continued on page 29
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 17
18
By Ken Dryden, Seton Hawkins, Stephanie Jones, George Bernstein photo by Antonio Porcar Cano, Hall Moran by Peter Adamik, Vasandani by Jati Lindsay.
S P O T LPETER BERNSTEINVILLAGE VANGUARD / DECEMBER 4-9To hear him once is to remember him forever. Guitarist and composer Peter Bernsteinhas shaped an entire generation of young artists who remain inspired by his harmon-ic mastery, authenticity of touch and depth of feel. Pete's emotional connection to themusic—and to the lineage—resonates in extended intro lines and burning bluessolos. He has been working for decades alongside longtime trio members Bill Stewartand Larry Goldings, and has traveled the world and collaborated with many other ofthe music's great individualists, including Sonny Rollins, Diana Krall, JoshuaRedman, Nicholas Payton and Dr. Lonnie Smith. His week-long performance kicks offwith a trio set birthday celebration for the late Jim Hall, and continues with his fea-tured quartet: Sullivan Fortner, Doug Weiss and Leon Parker. SJ
PHAROAH SANDERSBIRDLAND / DECEMBER 4-8Tenor saxophone legend Pharoah Sanders rose to prominence for standing side by sidewith Alice and John Coltrane, while leading his own groundbreaking bands on record-ings for Impulse! and Teresa. Originally from Arkansas, where he earned the moniker"Little Rock," Pharoah has beautifully and fiercely branded his sound on generationsof listeners. Shouting or murmuring through his horn or chanting vocally, Pharoahhas set himself on a Hall of Fame course few can deny. Also working with Sun Ra,David Murray & The Gwo-Ka Masters, Kahil El'Zabar and São Paulo Underground,Pharoah's signature sound, immediately recognizable, has raised the gold standard formodernist players. His quartet features his longtime pianist, the unsung WilliamHenderson, bassist Nat Reeves and drummer Jonathan Blake. MGN
HECTOR MARTIGNONZINC / DECEMBER 6From his early days accompanying Celia Cruz and as a prominent member of RayBarretto's New World Spirit, Colombian-born pianist Hector Martignon has easilybecome a top-three pianist in contemporary Latin Jazz. Deep into the tradition of hispredecessors, Hector is highly skilled, at times amazing, always enjoyable and uni-versally understood. He has several acclaimed CDs on labels Past Perfect and Candid,and released Grammy-nominated records Refugee and Second Chance on ZOHOMusic in 2007 and 2010, respectively. Part of Charles Carlini and T.J. English'sDangerous Rhythms series, Hector and his Quarteto pays tribute to Afro-Cuban fore-father Bebo Valdes, recreating the El Cigala recording of Bebo, with percussionistSamuel Torres, bassist Rudyck Vidal and Andalusian Flamenco singer IsmaelFernandez. MGN
MONTY ALEXANDERJAZZ FORUM / DECEMBER 7-8A jazz pianist born in Jamaica in 1944, Monty Alexander was discovered by FrankSinatra shortly after moving to Miami in 1961, eventually securing a job with his trioat Sinatra friend Jilly's club of the same name. Monty went on to become one of thetop jazz piano trio attractions of the later part of the 20th Century, rivaling OscarPeterson, Ramsey Lewis and others in the top echelons of popular jazz pianists. Anadmirer of Nat "King" Cole as well as Oscar and Art Tatum, Monty not only masteredthe jazz and American Pop standards repertoire, but also never forgot his Jamaicanroots, incorporating Caribbean rhythms into his sets, and eventually, starting in the1990s, recording with Jamaican musicians in his jazz inflected reggae bands. GK
LAGE LUND AND BRYN ROBERTSMEZZROW / DECEMBER 9From similarly icy corners of the world, Canadian-born pianist Bryn Roberts andnative Norwegian guitarist Lage Lund, both living in NYC, strive to thaw the heartsof listeners with their brand of contemporary chamber jazz. Bryn, a student of FredHersch, traces his recording history as a leader back to Ludlow on Fresh Sound/NewTalent, and has collaborated with Rosanne Cash, William Bell and Seamus Blake,among others. Lage, trained at Berklee College of Music and Juilliard, won JimiHendrix and Thelonious Monk awards, and has released recordings for Criss Cross,including Unlikely Stories in 2010. The duo's new CD Hide the Moon and the Stars,(BMR Music, 2018) is featured at Mezzrow; it’s full of rich spirited songs and deeplymoving emotional sounds on originals and standards. MGN
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 18
Jones, George Kanzler, Michael G Nastos & Eric Wendell
T L I G H T
19
SACHAL VASANDANIJAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER / DECEMBER 14-15If ever there were an artist to deliver a range of vulnerability on a single note of a sin-gle breath, Sachal Vasandani is that artist. He explores phrases harmonically andemotionally with constant and deliberate curiosity, often improvising over the bar lineand integrating a number of feels into his solos. A consummate composer andarranger, Sachal released his most recent record Shadow Train (GSI, 2018) lastspring, which includes contributions from longtime collaborators Taylor Eigsti,Reuben Rogers, Eric Harland, Nir Felder and Dayna Stephens. Sachal's unmatchedtalent for paying homage to his predecessors while making a distinct mark on themusic is in full swing at the Nat "King" Cole at 100 celebration, a program that fea-tures Taylor, David Wong, Obed Calvaire and a top horn player lineup. SJ
CHAMPIAN FULTON BLUE NOTE / DECEMBER 9First exposed to jazz as a toddler, Champian Fulton was destined for a career as a per-former. While she studied piano in college with Hal Galper, Champian never gave upher love for singing. An engaging vocalist interpreting time-tested standards and for-gotten treasures, she has piano chops to spare, playing works by such greats as OscarPeterson, Cedar Walton and Gigi Gryce. Champian has regularly toured the U.S.,Europe and Japan, recording for a variety of labels. Her self-produced latest release,two-CD set The Stylings of Champian, (Champian Records) features bassist HideTanaka and drummer Fukushi Tainaka—both of whom have worked with her since2004—along with her father, flugelhornist Stephen Fulton. Champian also playsBirdland Theater on Dec. 23 and Mezzrow on Dec. 30. KD
ALICIA HALL MORANZINC BAR / DECEMBER 12 AND NATIONAL SAWDUST / DECEMBER 17 A master of phrasing and lyrical interpretation, Alicia Hall Moran stuns audienceswith her dazzling sound. The vocalist, composer, mixed media collaborator and peren-nial artist finds herself equally at home on the bandstand at the Vanguard, in front ofthe curtain at the Chicago Philharmonic and across the Broadway stage. Hailed forher authentic way of interpreting music and characters, Alicia has worked alongsidesuch noted artists as Charles Lloyd and Bill Frisell, and has been tapped by countlessvisual artists for creative collaboration, including Liz Magic Laser and curator OkwuiEnwezor. Dec. 12, Alicia joins Janis Siegel and Lauren Kinhan with featured trioMichael Kanan, Luques Curtis and Vince Cherico; Dec. 17, she helps honor the iconicJessye Norman. SJ
SULLIVAN FORTNERDIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA / DECEMBER 11-12An absolutely astonishing piano talent whose résumé includes extended stints withRoy Hargrove, Etienne Charles and Cécile McLorin Salvant, New Orleans-born artistSullivan Fortner can no longer be termed a "rising star"; rather, recent years haveshown him to be an essential mainstay of anyone's enjoyment of jazz today. A versa-tile artist who has collaborated across a wide range of styles, Sullivan particularlyshines whenever he can coax out a signature and singularly beautiful and pearly tonefrom the piano as he explores rhapsodic harmonic territory with a sense of vigor andjoy that is utterly infectious. At Dizzy's, he performs with his trio, featuring bassistAmeen Saleem and drummer Jeremy "Bean" Clemons. For fans of the piano trio set-ting, these evening performances are mandatory. SH
ESPERANZA SPALDINGTHE TOWN HALL / DECEMBER 12Singer and bassist Esperanza Spalding's unparalleled sound is the perfect mix of jazz,pop and contemporary chamber music. Since her 2006 debut album Junjo, Esperanzahas matched her prodigious talent with a sincere sense of joy and freedom that hugsthe heart and entices the ear. With every release, Esperanza tries to outdo her previ-ous efforts with her brilliant bass playing and ethereal vocals offering a gorgeousaural experience. The only jazz musician to win the Grammy Award for "Best NewArtist," Esperanza's ever-expanding list of accolades represents her astute contribu-tion to modern jazz and a musical voice that is only just getting started. Here,Esperanza performs songs from her most recent CD 12 Little Spells, which BrooklynVegan has described as "appealing doses of genre-defying experimental pop." EW
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 19
20 For comprehensive daily updated listings with sort-by options—by artist, location, day or time—go to www.hothousejazz.com.
Wendel Seasons Band; 8: B Laurin Talese;10: R; 11-12: Kendrick Scott Oracle; 13:Helen Sung w/spec guest Cécile McLorinSalvant; 14-16: Luciana Souza; 15: B MarcosVarela Qrt; 17: R; 18-19: Matt Wilson &Christmas Tree–O + spec guest Aaron Diehl;20-23: Houston Person Qrt; 22: B DavidO'Rourke Trio; 24-25: closed; 26: MichaelLeonhart Orch w/spec guests; 27-30: $35Raul Midón Solo 12/27-28, Band 12/29-30; 31:7:30pm $150 incl 3 course meal, 10:30pm$225 incl 3 course meal & midnight cham-pagne Mingus Big Band.
KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL: 33University Pl at 9th St. 212-228-8490.www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com. Fri-Sat:9pm-1am. Dec 1: Joseph Camardo/JustinFink; 7-8: Michael Wolff Trio; 14-15: EhudAsherie/Paul Sikivie; 21-22: tba; 28-29: JonDavis/Ben Wolfe; 31: Valerie Capers Trio.
LE POISSON ROUGE: 158 Bleecker St atThompson St. www.lepoissonrouge.com.212-796-0741. Adm varies. Dec 2: 8pm $20/25adm Makaya McCraven Ens; 14: 7:30pm$30/35 Dhafer Youssef; 19: 8pm $15 AaronParks.
MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av &Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476-4346. Sets/adm: 8-10:30pm, Late (L) 11pm-1am except Fri-Sat 11pm-2am; adm varies.Residencies: Sun L 12/2,16&30 John Merrill& friends, 12/9&23 Panas Athanatos &friends; Mon L Pasquale Grasso; Tues L Jam12/4&18 w/Naama Gheber, 12/11&25 w/LucyYeghiazaryan; Thurs L Spike Wilner w/specguest. Dec 1: Rick Germanson/GeraldCannon, L Jon Davis; 2: Chris Flory Trio; 3:Pete Malinverni Trio; 4: Yaala Ballin Trio; 5:Kelly Green Trio; 6: Barbara Rosene Trio; 7:Gary Smulyan Trio; 8: Gary Smulyan Trio, LJeremy Manasia; 9: Bryn Roberts/LageLund; 10: Burnett Thompson/Alex Blake; 11:Kendra Shank Trio; 12: Behn Gillece Trio; 13:JD Walter Trio; 14: Jeremy Pelt Trio, L TheoHill; 15: Jeremy Pelt Trio, L Anthony Wonsey;16: Saul Rubin Trio; 17: Alan Broadbent Trio;18: Mike Lipskin Trio; 19: Harish Raghavan/Joel Ross, L Sullivan Fortner; 20: PeterMazza Trio; 21: Ehud Asherie Trio; 22: EhudAsherie Trio, L Jon Davis; 23: Michael KananTrio; 25: Daryl Sherman Trio; 26: Larry FullerTrio; 27: Tom Guarna Trio; 28: BusterWilliams/Brandon McCune; 29: BusterWilliams/Brandon McCune, L WillermDelisfort; 30: Champian Fulton/Hide Tanaka;31: 8:30pm-12am Maucha Adnet/Duduka daFonseca.
NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH: 269 Bleecker St(bet Jones & Cornelia Sts). 212-691-1770. 1stFri: 8&9:30pm free adm All Things Projectwww.allthingsproject.org. Dec 7: NadjeNoordhuis/James Shipp + spec guests.
The NEW SCHOOL JAZZ PERFORMANCESPACE: 55W 13th St, 5th Fl. 212-229-5488.www.newschool.edu/jazz. Tues-Sat: 8:30pmThe Stone at the New School. Dec 1:Angelica Sanchez; 4-8: Thurston Moore; 11-15: Ikue Mori; 18-31: no jazz.
NORTH SQUARE: At Washington SquareHotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal.www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212-254-1200. Sun: 12:30&2pm free adm JazzBrunch Trios. Dec 2: Paul Jost; 9: Roz Corralw/Eddie Monteiro & Yotam Silberstein; 16:Alexis Cole; 23: Roz Corral w/Roni Ben-Hur& Alex Gressel.
NUBLU 62: 62 Av C (bet 4th & 5th Sts). 212-375-1500. www.nublu.net. Dec 1: 10pmPhantasos; 8: Dimitrije Vasiljevic Qrt.
NUBLU 151: 151 Avenue C (bet 9th & 10th
LISTINGS...continued from page 16
continued on page 22
Sts). www.nublu.net. Dec 3: 8pm The Cometis Coming; 8: 9pm Blak Emoji; 11: 9:30pmTzadik Band; 14: 9pm Jesse Harris &Cosmo; 27: 9pm Kind of New; 29: 12amKarina Rykman Experiment.
NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ: 236E 3rd St (betAvs B & C). www.nuyorican.org. 212-780-9386/212-505-8183. Sets: 9:30pm. Tues: $10adm Latin Jazz feat 12/4 Chembo Corniel,12/11 Bronx Conexión, 12/18 Willie Martinez& La Familia Sxt. 1st Wed: $13 All That - HipHop Poetry & Jazz; 1st Sat: $15 BananaPuddin’ Jazz series feat Rome Neal + Jam.
PORCHLIGHT BAR: 271 11th Av (bet 27th &28th Sts). www.porchlightbar.com. 212-981-6188. Mon: 6-9pm free adm Keyed Up series.
ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL: 196 Allen St at EHouston St. www.rockwoodmusichall.com.212-477-4155. Thurs: 9pm-12am EthanEubanks & Detroit Grease.
RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE: 127 Orchard St(bet Delancey & Rivington Sts). 212-475-4880. www.russanddaughterscafe.com. LastThurs: 8pm free adm The Stone at Russ &Daughters Cafe. Dec 27: Mark Feldman.
SCHIMMEL CENTER: at Pace. 3 Spruce St(bet Park Row & Gold St).www.schimmel.pace.edu. 212-346-1715. Dec14: 7:30pm $29 adm Ana Gasteyer.
SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th Av.212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets:Afternoon (PM) Sun 1-3pm, Sat 4-7pm, Early(E) 7:30-10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-1am, Night(N) 1-4am; jam following N; adm varies.Residencies (R): Sun PM Vocal masterclassby Marion Cowings, N 12/2,16&30 Ben ZweigTrio, 12/9&23 Alon Near Trio; Mon N except12/31 Jon Elbaz Trio; Tues N MalikMcLaurine Trio; Wed N 12/5&26 DavisWhitfield, 12/12&19 Micah Thomas; Thurs N12/6&20 Jonathan Thomas, 12/13&27 AaronSeeber; Fri N 12/7&21 Corey Wallace,12/14&28 JD Allen. Dec 1: E Steve SlagleQrt, L Joel Ross Qrt, N Eric Wyatt; 2: PM R,E Tardo Hammer Trio, L Angela Roberts Qrt,N R; 3: E Joel Frahm Gp, L Joe FarnsworthGp, N R; 4: E Spike Wilner Trio, L Frank LacyGp, N R; 5: E Kenny Brooks Qrt, L Mike KarnQrt, N R; 6: E Michael Feinberg Qnt, L DanAran & New York Family, N R; 7: E MyronWalden Qrt, L Dmitry Baevsky Qrt, N R; 8:PM Leo Yucht, E Myron Walden Qrt, L DmitryBaevsky Qrt, N Brooklyn Circle; 9: PM R, EMarianne Solivan Qrt, L JC Stylles OrganQrt, N R; 10: E Ari Hoenig Trio, L JonathanMichel Qnt, N R; 11: E Ian Hendrickson-Smith Qrt, L Abraham Burton Qrt, N R; 12: EJonathan Kreisberg Qrt, L Josh Lawrence &Color Theory, N R; 13: E Jonathan KreisbergQrt, L Joe Sanders Trio, N R; 14: E MarkSoskin Qrt, L Freddie Bryant Qnt, N R; 15:PM Kristina Koller Qnt, E Mark Soskin Qrt, LFreddie Bryant Qnt, N Jon Beshay; 16: PM R,E Ralph Lalama & Bop-Juice, L Bruce HarrisQnt, N R; 17: E Ari Hoenig Trio, L JoeFarnsworth Gp, N R; 18: E Landline, L tba, NR; 19: E New York Jazz Nine, L HaroldMabern Trio, N R; 20: E Russ Nolan Qrt, LCaleb Curtis Qrt, N R; 21: E Randy JohnstonTrio, L Robin Eubanks Gp, N R; 22: PM BenBarnett Qnt, E Randy Johnston Trio, L RobinEubanks Gp, N Brooklyn Circle; 23: PM R, EAlex Hoffman Qnt, L Charles Owens Qrt, NR; 24: E Ehud Asherie Trio, L Mike Troy Qrt,N R; 25: E Steve Nelson Qrt, L tba, N R; 26:E Itamar Borochov Qrt, L tba, N R; 27: EKeith Brown Gp, L Carlos Abadie Qnt, N R;28: E Valery Ponomarev Qnt, L DezronDouglas Gp, N R; 29: E Billy Mintz Qnt, LDezron Douglas Gp, N Eric Wyatt; 30: PM R,E Deborah Davis & A Few Good Men, L Neal
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 11:02 AM Page 20
21Swift photo by Bill Westmoreland.
IN SOME RESPECTS, IT MIGHTseem as though the rise to fame of vocal-ist Veronica Swift has been sudden andmassive. Indeed, while still a young singer,Veronica is now rapidly becoming a nation-al and international name, particularly fol-lowing her second-place win in the 2015Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition. Onthe other hand, one could argue thisacclaim is a long-time coming for Veronica,who is in fact a veteran of the industry,having grown up in a household of profes-sional jazz artists and who, therefore, hasbeen singing her entire life. HearingVeronica's impeccable artistry—a confi-dent sense of swing, a skilled ability to scatand a deeply nuanced sense of deliveringlyrics—one becomes quickly aware thatone is in fact hearing a seasoned pro.Exploring her performance calendar,
one can certainly see that the past threeyears have been marked by an explosion inher career, leading her into near-nonstoptouring and working extensively withartists like Benny Green and WyntonMarsalis, while also leading her own high-ly acclaimed ensembles and recording as abandleader. In fact, December serves as awonderful microcosm for the inspiring—ifhectic—career of hers. As she comes off alengthy run at Birdland leading her owngroup, Veronica finds herself touring theU.S. with Wynton and the Jazz at LincolnCenter Orchestra through Dec. 23; thevery next day, Veronica begins spendingthe final week of 2018 performing withChris Botti at Blue Note. A stint witheither artist would be a career highlight formany musicians; to achieve both is a stun-ning testament to Veronica's abilities. "I was singing at The Django one night,
and Chris happened to be there and likedmy work," she recalls. "I've been touringwith him for about a year now. With Jazzat Lincoln Center, I performed in a BennyGoodman show with the orchestra inJanuary, and that went well; so whenthey called about this, of course I wantedto do it."This rapidly building fan club compris-
ing highly acclaimed musicians is no acci-dent; anyone who has heard Veronica singis aware that she is a singular talent.Having been raised in a household ofexceptional musicians—her parents arevocalist Stephanie Nakasian and latepianist Hod O'Brien—Veronica grew upwith a direct line into the bebop tradition,learning crucial lessons that she has confi-dently molded into her own unique sound.Additionally, she has taken inspiration
from, without copying, the artistry of anumber of legendary vocalists, especiallyAnita O'Day. "When I started digging into the history
of the music and seeking out my owntastes, I came to Anita's music," Veronicanotes. "She was an edgy singer. A lot ofthis music is very 'adult,' with complexemotional situations. Anita would let someof the ugliness come out. I loved that, andI loved her time—the way she floated overfast tempos. That was a huge influence onthe way I sing today."Veronica's recordings, notably her
superb effort Lonely Woman, have offeredglimpses of a talented lyricist and compos-er, and future endeavors may well find herexploring her compositional skills morefully. "Jazz is one medium that I use to tellstories but, to me, that's the real genre:storytelling," she explains. "We're all upthere telling stories, whether it's a singerplaying jazz or an actor in a play. Theaterhas always been my passion, and I want toincorporate that into my career. When it'sthe proper time, I'll unleash a jazz musicalI've written. I've been meeting with off-Broadway producers and directors,because I think that's where a lot of theprovocative work is being done that reallychallenges audiences."This emphasis on finding unique and
compelling avenues for storytelling mayindeed lie at the heart of Veronica's suc-cess, and will hopefully guide her to fur-ther artistic achievements. "When I meet and talk with audiences
around the world, everyone agrees that,even if they may not know a particulargenre, they all need to hear good stories,"she explains. "Jazz itself may not be in themainstream today, but if you approach itwith the spirit of telling the great story ina song, then you can bring people intojazz."
Veronica Swift performs with theJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra atRose Theater Dec. 19-23, and withChris Botti at Blue Note Dec 26-Jan. 6.
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 21
22 For comprehensive daily updated listings with sort-by options—by artist, location, day or time—go to www.hothousejazz.com.
continued on page 24
Caine Gp, N R; 31: 8:30pm-12:30am JohnnyO'Neal.
THIRD STREET MUSIC SCHOOL: 235E 11thSt. 212-777-3240. www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org. Dec 14: 7pm free adm NealKirkwood/Tim Harrison/Ron Horton.
TISHMAN AUDITORIUM: At New School. 635th Av at 14th St. www.events.newschool.edu. 212-229-5630. Dec 5: 7pm free adm NewSchool Studio Orch w/John Clayton; 9:www.docfestjazz.org DocFest benefit w/3-5:30pm Randy Brecker, Wallace Roney &Marvin Stamm, feat Eric Harland Band, 5:30-7:30pm Jam by James Francies.
TURNMILL: 119E 27th St (bet Park &Lexington Avs). www.turnmillnyc.com. 646-524-6060. Wed: 11pm-2am Keyed Up seriesfeat Rob Duguay & Low Key Trio + specguests.
VILLAGE VANGUARD: 178 7th Av S at 11thSt. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com.Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: $35/1 drink min.Residency (R): Mon except 12/31 VanguardJazz Orch. Dec 1-2: Mark Turner Qnt; 3: R; 4-9: Peter Bernstein; 10: R; 11-16: KennyBarron Qnt; 17: R; 18-23: Kenny Barron Triow/spec guest Regina Carter; 24: R; 25-31:12/31 9&11pm $200 Chris Potter Qrt.
ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson &Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com.Residency: Sun 9pm Zinc Tango Trio. Dec 2:4-6:45pm Another Sunday Serenade 917-882-9539/www.vtyjazz.com $25 adm featLouis Hayes Qrt w/spec guest VincentHerring; 3: 8&10pm John Stowell Trio; 6:7:30&9pm Hector Martignon; 7: 7:30&9pmEthan Iverson, 10&11:30pm Joel Frahm Qrt;8: 8pm Billy Hart Trio; 12: 7:30&9:30pm JanisSiegel/Lauren Kinhan feat Alicia Hall Moran;16: 4-6:45pm Another Sunday Serenade 917-882-9539/www.vtyjazz.com $25 adm tributeto Sonny Fortune feat Justin Robinson; 17:9pm-1am VandoJam feat The VandorenHoliday Sax Section; 20: 7:30&9pm Wilson“Chembo” Corniel; 21: 7:30&9pm SilvanoMonasterios Qrt; 27: 8&10pm Josh EvansQrt; 29: 8&10pm Johnathan Blake Trio.
AN BEAL BOCHT CAFÉ: 445W 238th St. 718-884-7127. www.lindasjazznights.com. 1stWed: 8&9:30pm $30-10 adm Linda's JazzNights. Dec 5: Sarah Jane Cion Trio.
BARTOW PELL MANSION MUSEUM: 895Shore Rd. 718-885-1461. www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org Dec 9: 1-3pmManhattan Brass.
440 GALLERY: 440 Sixth Av. 718-499-3844.www.440gallery.com. Dec 16: 4:40pm $10don Me, Myself and Eye feat Mark DresserSolo.
ALL SAINT’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 286-887th Av. www.allsaintsparkslope.org. 718-768-1156. Dec 1: 3pm Community Brass Band.
ARETÉ: 67 West St #103. www.aretevenue.com. $15 adm. Dec 3: 8pm Tania Chen,9pm Ali/Costa/Wallace; 9: 7:30pm SamNewsome, 8:30pm Jack Wright; 11: 7pmSarah Bernstein Unearthish w/Satoshi
Takeishi, 8pm Shelley Hirsch/AnthonyColeman; 13: 8pm Jen Shyu; 18: $10/20 7pmNate Wooley, 8pm Josh Sinton, 9pm WilliamLang; 19: 8pm Fay Victor + Val-Inc, 9pmGabriel Zucker.
BAR CHORD: 1008 Cortelyou Rd. 347-240-6033. www.barchordnyc.com. Sun: 9pmCortelyou Jam; Mon: 8pm Keyed Up series.
BAR LUNÀTICO: 486 Halsey St. 718-513-0339.www.barlunatico.com. Sun: 2pm Keyed Upfeat Gospel Brunch. Dec 14: 9-11pm ItaiKriss & Telavana; 19: 9-11pm Ourida.
BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope.www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177.Residencies: Sun 9pm Stephane Wrembel;Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Tues 9pm Slavic SoulParty; Wed 10pm Mandingo Ambassadors.Dec 13: 8pm The Pre-War Ponies; 15: 8pmPedro Giraudo Tango Qrt.
BLUEBIRD BROOKLYN: 504 Flatbush Av.718-484-9494. www.bluebirdbrooklyn.com.Wed: 9pm Keyed Up feat Nest sessions byPerry Smith.
BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC:58 7th Av. www.bkcm.org. 718-622-3300. 1stFri: 7pm $5 adm Open Stage. Dec 15: 7:30pm$15 Wide Open Works feat Mark Dresser.
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10 GrandArmy Plaza. 2nd Fl. 718-230-2100.www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org. Dec 9: 4pmLara St. John/Matt Herskowitz.
COUNTING ROOM: 44 Berry St. 718-599-1860.www.countingroom.com. Sun: 4-7pm KeyedUp feat The Cafe Society.
IBEAM: 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com.$15 don. Dec 1: 8-9:30pm Mara Rosenbloom& Flyways; 6: 7-9pm Cynthia Hilt & LyricFury; 8: 8:30-11pm Chris Cochrane &Collapsible Shoulder; 15: 8:30-10:30pm LenaBloch & Feathery; 16: 8-10pm KazukiYamanaka Qrt.
IL PORTO: 37 Washington Av. 718-624-0954.www.ilportobrooklyn.com. Thurs-Sat: 7-10pm Keyed Up feat Charlie Apicella & IronCity.
JAZZ 966: 966 Fulton St. 917-593-9776.www.fortgreenecouncil.org/jazz966. Fri: 8&9:45pm $15 don. Dec 7: Stephanie BatesQnt; 14: The AA Band; 21: Alston Jack &Caribbean Spt; 28: $20 SaRon Crenshaw Qrt.
KORZO RESTAURANT & BAR: 667 5th Av(bet 19th & 20th Sts). 718-499-1199.www.facebook.com/konceptions. Tues: 9&10:30pm $10 don/$10 min KonceptionsMusic series by James Carney. Dec 4: 9pmAngelica Sanchez Trio, 10:30pm Devin GrayQrt; 11: 9pm Gerald Cleaver Trio, 10:30pmMike Baggetta Trio; 18: 9pm James CarneyTrio, 10:30pm Ethan Iverson.
NATIONAL SAWDUST: 80N 6th St. 646-779-8455. www.nationalsawdust.org. Dec 17:6pm $250 adm Honoring Jessye Norman featHarolyn Blackwell, ELEW, Darryl “DMC”McDaniels, Alicia Hall Moran, LaquitaMitchell, Jared Grimes, Susan Platts, ArthurWoodley, Alicia Graf Mack, DelfeayoMarsalis, Kamal Khan & the PUBLIQuartet;26: 7pm $25 Fred Frith.
ROULETTE: 509 Atlantic Av at 3rd Av.www.roulette.org. 917-267-0363. Set/adm:8pm $18/25. Dec 3: Sylvie Courvoisier Trio +Nate Wooley; 5: Wayne Horvitz; 12: MichaëlAttias.
SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl.www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452.Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E)7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm; $10adm. Dec 2: E Bright Dog Red; 3: E Francis
LISTINGS...continued from page 20
BRONX
BROOKLYN
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 22
23
NEW JERSEY JAZZBy Don Jay Smith
Mintel photo by Jorge Fernandez, Truckenbrod by Casey Spring Photography.
OLLI SOIKKELIFLEMINGTON DIY / DECEMBER 8Although not yet 30, Finnish guitarist Olli Soikkeli earns praise from fans and criticsfor his spirited Gypsy jazz. The Wall Street Journal wrote that Soikkeli "combinesastonishing dexterity and speed with pure soul" and The New Yorker called him "oneof the most adept and resourceful contemporary guitarists." Despite his youth, Ollihas already performed with Bucky Pizzarelli, Sochelo Rosenberg, Tommy Emmanuel,Andreas Oberg, Cyrille Aimée, Anat Cohen and Marian Perescu. His debut recording,Trois Generations, featured violinist Vitali Imereli and the Hot Club de Finlande. Hefrequently tours with Rhythm Future Quartet whose current CD, Travels, was pickedas one of the best albums of 2016 by both The Huffington Post and All About Jazz.Here, Olli appears with the Italian-Brazilian 7-string guitarist Cesar Garabini.
ERIC MINTELSHANGHAI JAZZ / DECEMBER 21 AND DEER HEAD INN / DECEMBER 22Pianist and composer Eric Mintel is wrapping up a celebration of his 25th year as theleader of the Eric Mintel Quartet (EMQ) which features Nelson Hill on saxophone andflute, Jack Hegyi on bass and Dave Mohn on drums. EMQ tours the country and hasperformed multiple times at the Kennedy Center and twice at the White House. Bestknown for his interpretations of the compositions of Dave Brubeck, whose musicmoved him from rock to jazz, Eric also has penned swinging, lyrical originals. He hostshis own TV show, “Talking Jazz,” has been featured on NPR’s Marian McPartland’sPiano Jazz, and remains in demand for workshops and master classes on college cam-puses. At these end of December concerts, EMQ performs the music of Charlie Brownto get you swinging into the holiday spirit.
MADAME PAT TANDYELEVEN CLINTON / DECEMBER 22Madame Pat Tandy has lived in Newark most of her life and counts Sarah Vaughanand Billie Holiday as two of her most important influences. Possessing a glowing, richvoice, Pat fills her shows with jazz, blues and R&B and has a particular affection forballads. She has been singing professionally since the '60s but is best known in thejazz world for her longtime association with former Duke Ellington bass great AaronBell, with whom she performed until his death in 2003. She appeared in the off-Broadway shows "Good Time Blues" and "Billie," for which she won praise. Patappears with Charlie Apicella on guitar, Radam Schwartz on organ and Alan Korzinon drums.
HANNAH TRUCKENBRODLINDA AND JAY GRUNIN CENTER / DECEMBER 21A 2018 Jazz Studies graduate from Western Michigan University, singer HannahTruckenbrod joined The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra in May. Born andraised in Illinois, Hannah found her love for jazz classics in high school where sheplayed multiple instruments and sang with the jazz ensemble. The young artistappears on several award-winning Downbeat magazine Student Music Recordings,earning recognition for Outstanding Performance. As a member of WMU's premiervocal ensemble, Gold Company, she was awarded Outstanding Solo at the MontereyNext Generation Jazz Competition where the group placed first in its division. She hasperformed with artists such as Kurt Elling, Ben Folds, Randy Brecker, Jo Lawry,Peter Eldridge and The New York Voices.
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 23
24 For comprehensive daily updated listings with sort-by options—by artist, location, day or time—go to www.hothousejazz.com.
continued on page 30
Hon Project, L David Ullmann Gp; 4: $12 EVapeism, L Mark Kraszewski Qrt w/GeneSegal; 6-7: $20 The Forward Festival feat 12/6E Jeff Snyder & Federico Ughi + Cenk Ergün,8pm Rachel Musson, 8:45pm Daniel CarterQrt, 9:45pm Listening Gp, 12/7 E DonaldSturge Anthony McKenzie II & Silencedw/Jimmy Lee, 8pm Daniel Carter/PatrickHolmes Sxt, 9pm Bichi, 9:45pm New YorkUnited; 9: L $15 Annie Chen Oct, N JonFuller; 12: L Take Off Collective; 19: L $15Jazz Gallery Mentorship series w/Eric Revisfeat Julius Rodriguez; 20: E PlutonianBurrito feat Charles Pagano/Scott Bazar; 21:E Tineke Postma/Ralph Alessi Qrt, L $12Marko Djordjevic & Sveti, N $12 Slivnik &friends.
SISTAS’ PLACE: 456 Nostrand Av at JeffersonAv. www.sistasplace.org. 718-398-1766. Sat:9&10:30pm $30/25 adm. Dec 1: TaruAlexander; 8: Robert Rutledge; 15: CodyMoffett & Jambalaya; 22: Carl Bartlett, Jr.; 31:Kenny Gates.
The SLOPE LOUNGE: 837 Union St.www.theslopelounge.com. 347-889-5005.Mon: 8-11pm Big Band Jazz.
VELVET LOUNGE: 174 Bway. 718-302-4427.www.velvetbrooklyn.com. Tues: 9pm-12amKey Up series Jam.
WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER: 367Bedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. 718-384-1654. $10 adm. Residency: Sat 10pm Jamw/Gerry Eastman & friends. Dec 1: 10pmRetumbra, 11:15pm Peyton Pleninger; 2:9pm Marlon Martinez; 6: 9pm LeandroPellegrino, 10:30pm Andrew DeNicola; 7:8pm Eagle Academy School Youth Band; 8:10pm Zac Carson; 9: 9pm Grand Maujer Qrt;13: 9pm Moon Tree; 16: 9pm Steve Williams;20: 9pm Javier Nero; 21: 7:30pm DopeDiction Open Mic; 22: 10pm Lorens Chuno;28: 8:30pm O'shay & the Nu Sound; 29: 10pmLawrence Qualls Musician.
BUTTONWOOD TREE: 605 Main St.Middletown. www.buttonwood.org. 860-347-4957. Sat: 8-10pm. Dec 1: The Blue Soul JazzUnit feat Ricky Alfonso; 8: Joe Fonda & TheTri Continental Trio; 15: Lorens Chuno; 21:Ken Serio Trio; 29: Deborah Davis.
FIREHOUSE 12: 47 Crown St. New Haven. 203-785-0468. www.firehouse12.com. Dec 7:8:30pm $20 adm, 10pm $15 Kris Davis Trio.
INFINITY HALL: 32 Front St. Hartford. 860-560-7757. www.infinityhall.com. Dec 15:1:30pm Glenn Miller Orch.
PALACE THEATER: 100 East Main St.Waterbury. www.palacetheaterct.org. 203-346-2000. Dec 7: 7-8:30&9-10:30pm GabrielAlegria & The Afro-Peruvian Sxt.
RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: 80 East Ridge.Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org.203-438-5795. Dec 19: 7pm Glenn MillerOrch.
The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old LymeInn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886.www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30-11pm.Dec 1: Edmar Castañeda Trio; 7-8: GeorgeColeman Qrt; 14: Marcus Strickland Twi-Life;15: Corcoran Holt Qnt; 21-22: ChristianSands Trio; 28-29: Emmet Cohen Trio featHouston Person.
BAY BURGER: 1742 Sag Harbor Tpke. Sag
Harbor. 631-899-3915. www.bayburger.com.Thurs: 7-9pm Keyed Up series Jam.
GRASSO’S: 134 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor.www.grassosrestaurant.com. 631-367-6060.Sets: Sun 12-3pm Brunch (B) + 6-9pm;Wed&Fri-Sat 7-11pm; Thurs 6:30-10:30pm.Residencies: Sun B Danny Marx Duo; WedWayne Sabella Trio; Sat 12/1&15 AyakoShirasaki/Noriko Ueda, 12/8,22&29 NorikoUeda Duo. Dec 2: Jen & Larry; 7: MalaWaldron Trio; 9: Gail Storm; 13: Jen & Larry;14: Ted Rosenthal Trio; 16: Joe Tranchina; 20:Jen & Larry; 21: Jack Morelli Trio; 24: 6-10pmWayne Sabella; 27: Gail Storm; 28: JerryWeldon Trio; 30: Rich Dimino.
The JAZZ LOFT: 275 Christian Av. StonyBrook. 631-751-1895. www.thejazzloft.org.Sets: 7-9:30pm. Dec 4: SBU Jazz Combos;11: The Blowage; 12: Jam w/The Jazz LoftTrio; 13: Ray Anderson; 20: Rich Iacona BadLittle Big Band feat Madeline Cole; 21: MattWilson & Xmas Tree-O; 22: Interplay.
TREME: 553 Main St. Islip. 631-277-2008.www.tremeislip.com. Sets: Sun&Wed 7-11pm; Thurs-Sat 8pm-12am. Dec 5: FTC JazzEns; 6: Sabori; 9: Mike Armando; 16:Interplay Jazz Orch.
BERGENBERGEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 30N Van Brunt St. Englewood. 201-227-1030.www.bergenpac.org. Dec 7: 8pm $99-39 admKenny G.
ORAMA: 595 River Rd. Edgewater. 201-945-2020. www.orama.com. Thurs: 7:30pm KeyedUp feat Curtis Lundy Ens.
PUFFIN CULTURAL FORUM: 20 Puffin Way.Teaneck. www.puffinculturalforum.org. 201-836-8923. Dec 1: 8pm Yuri Juárez & The AfroPeruvian Band.
The RIDGEWOOD CONSERVATORY: 409Sette Dr. Paramus. www.the-ridgewoodconservatory.com. 201-612-6686. Dec 8: 8-9:30pm $15 adm Mauricio de Souza & BossaBrasil® w/spec guest Scot Albertson.
ESSEXBETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH: 275W MarketSt. Newark. www.bethany-newark.org. 973-623-8161. Dec 1: 6-7:30pm Jazz Vespers featJoe Locke.
ELEVEN CLINTON: 11 Clinton St. Newark.862-234-2269. www.elevenclinton.com.Sets/adm: Sun 1-4pm, Fri-Sat 7:30-11:30pm/free. Dec 1: Peter Lin & TNT Qrt; 2: SharpRadway; 7: Craig Brann; 8: T.K. Blue; 9:NJPAC's Jazz For Teens; 14: Pat Van Dyke;15: Lance Bryant; 16: Sharp Radway; 21: tba;22: Madame Pat Tandy w/Charlie Apicella &Iron City; 23: Kate Curran.
GATEWAY CENTER 2: 2 Gateway Center. 283-299 Market St. Newark. 973-624-8880. Dec 5:12-1pm Don Braden.
NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CEN-TER: 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466-5722.www.njpac.org. Dec 4: 7:30pm $49 JessicaMolaskey & spec guest John Pizzarelli.
SOPAC: 1 SOPAC Way. South Orange. 973-313-2787. www.sopacnow.org. Dec 1: 8pm $50/60adm Giants of Jazz honoring Claudio Roditi.
SUZYQUE’S BBQ & BAR: 34 S Valley Rd.West Orange. www.suzyques.com. 973-736-7899. Free adm. Sun: 2-5pm Brunchw/Curtis Lundy Ens; Thurs: 8pm-12am JohnLee & friends. Dec 10: 8-10pm GlennFranke's BigBand.
LISTINGS...continued from page 22
LONG ISLAND
CONNECTICUT
NEW JERSEY
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 24
25
ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATEBy Elzy Kolb
Lindsay photo by Karen Sterling.
The Only ConstantWhen composer, saxophonist, educator
Erica Lindsay began work on her newcommission, "Meditations on Transforma-tion," she didn't have to look far for inspi-ration. "Everything is always evolving andtransforming—things are constantlychanging in nature, in our bodies, oursouls. Nothing stays the same. I wanted totranslate those ideas into a musical narra-tive," she explains.
The common thread of change joins theten separate movements of the suite. Atthe start of the writing process, Erica med-itates on an image or inspiration—such asa blood orange-hued August full moon."There's an emotional transformation,starting in a deep introspective space, yousee where that leads you, what it inspires.It could be a more energetic, hopefulspace."The saxophonist studied with Mal
Waldron, and played with Mary LouWilliams, McCoy Tyner, Dizzy Gillespie,George Gruntz, Oliver Lake, Melba Liston& Co., Howard Johnson and BaikidaCarroll; she also guested with diversebands from A to Z—Art Blakey to FrankZappa. Erica composed "Meditations onTransformation" with long-time collabora-tors Alchemy Sound Project in mind. In addition to Erica, the collective's core
members include pianist Sumi Tonooka,trumpeter Samantha Boshnack, multi-instrumentalist Salim Washington andbassist David Arend. "It's a unique group,with the interesting voices you get to playwith as a composer," Erica notes. "It's atreat to write for their specific voices andmusical personalities."The collective has two albums out, and
a third set for 2019 release. AlchemySound Project members are far-flung,spread out from the East and West coastsof the U.S. to Africa, but they are going toget together this month to perform thenew material. "We have to make it workduring a specific small timeframe," shesays.
The collective features a rotating rosterof special guests; trombonist Willem deKoch and drummer Victor Lewis Lewis areon hand for the debut of "Meditations onTransformation." "Each person that comes in, you see
their strengths, their personal voices, andyou try to make the most of it from a com-positional point of view," says Erica."That's what I love about being a jazz com-poser; there's a chemical kind of processamong the players. There's the writtenpart, then there's what they're going to putinto that note on the page. For each, theirown voice creates a chemical change. Ittransforms. Ultimately, it surprises you. Itcan be a wondrous experience." Catch the world premiere of
"Meditations in Transformation" Dec. 11at Greenwich House. Besides presentingher new work in its entirety, Erica alsohopes to play some compositions fromAlchemy Sound Project's 2018 releaseAdventures in Time and Space. The newwork was commissioned by ChamberMusic America New Jazz Works, with sup-port from the Doris Duke Foundation.Grants like these "give composers a chanceto dig in and do an ambitious project,"Erica says. "It's a great opportunity toexplore, and makes you grow as a composer."
Merging PathsBassist, composer, bandleader and edu-
cator David Ambrosio describes himselfas an activist, interested in issues includ-ing food sovereignty and the environment.Recently, his passion for music and socialjustice came together in a new project CivilDisobedience: Blue Note Records in theProgressive '60s.
His interest piqued by conversationswith an adult student, David immersedhimself in material from Blue Note record-ings circa 1968 by Bobby Hutcherson,Jackie McLean, Stanley Cowell, HaroldLand, Joe Chambers, James Spaulding
Erica Lindsay, Greenwich House
David Ambrosio, Jazz Standard
continued on page 26
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 25
26
ANOTHER REASON... continued from page 25
continued on page 29
and others. Quite a few albums recorded inthat milestone year—which also happensto be the year David was born—were notreleased until decades later.David's student pointed out that while
the recordings are not well known, themusic sounds remarkably modern a half-century later. "They foreshadowed modernmusic we play today. Its structure is post-bop, but there are unusual phrase lengths,forms, mixed meter," David muses. "Wethink of free jazz as opening up the musicmore; this also opened the music, but it'smore about form." Both teacher and student also noted
how often the material touched on socialissues—no surprise for a year fraught withcultural and political upheaval. "I wasn'tlooking for a connection, I just stumbledupon it—jazz as protest music, jazz forsocial change; there's a long history ofthat," the bassist notes. Among the 1968 albums David cites as
inspiration are two by Hutcherson—Patterns and Spiral—which included "ATime to Go," written by James Spauldingto honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at thetime of his assassination. "Musicians andaudiences didn't get to hear that musicwhen it was recorded. There were a lot ofsocially conscious themes as they respond-ed to the times," David says. Since no charts are available for the
compositions, David has focused on tran-scribing his favorites, completing morethan 15 arrangements to date. He felt theneed to share this music with people inrecognition of the 50th anniversary of somany historical events, their resonancewith the current times and his own 50thbirthday.For the debut of Civil Disobedience:
Blue Note Records in the Progressive '60s,David has put together an all-star bandincluding Donny McCaslin (tenor, sopra-no), Duane Eubanks (trumpet), BruceBarth (piano) and Victor Lewis (drums).This is the first project for this specific con-figuration, though the bassist shares deeproots with Donny and Bruce. "It's excitingfor musicians to play 'new' stuff by oldfavorites. Everyone is excited and curiousabout the project," he says. In addition to vintage Blue Note mate-
rial, the set list is likely to include "UXO,"an original written in a similar style,which David composed following a recenttrip to Cambodia. The title refers to "unex-ploded ordnance," a major problem in theSoutheast Asian country. "I didn't plan towrite a stylized piece, but I've been soimmersed in the Blue Note music that itjust came out."Join David on Dec. 5 at Jazz Standard
for the world premieres of CivilDisobedience: Blue Note Records in theProgressive ’60s and "UXO." The gig, hisfirst at a major Manhattan club under his
own name, also serves as a belated recog-nition of his milestone birthday.
All in the family"It's good to be the busiest old lady you
ever saw," declares composer, pianist,singer and writer Anne Phillips, whiledeep in the throes of preparing for theannual presentation of Bending Towardsthe Light, a Jazz Nativity. Since its 1985debut, the show has been a magnet forsome of the most beloved names in jazz,including Dave Brubeck, Lionel Hampton,Clark Terry, Candido, Paquito D'Rivera,Dave Valentin, Lew Soloff and a host ofothers.
Getting artists involved has never beena problem; though scheduling conflictsoccasionally forces some players to regret-fully decline, others, including musical leg-ends such as the great Tito Puente, justsay "no" to other gigs in favor of this festiveholiday tradition. This year, the 33rd season, trombonist
and shell maven Steve Turre, tap dancerMaurice Chestnut and drummer/percus-sionist Bobby Sanabria are slated toappear as the three kings. "Bobby will playthe part I wrote for Tito, that will wake theplace up," Anne notes. She recalls that afew years back, Bobby ran out to his car toget some drumsticks as props for a pre-show photo shoot. Already bedecked in hisregal robes, the percussionist found him-self the center of attention on a busyManhattan street, garnering smiles fromeven the most jaded New Yorkers.Numerous artists have left their stamp
on the production. "Things have grownorganically," Anne points out. "We still usethe scat chorus the New York Voices wrotefor us, and the Latin backup Steve Turresketched out is part of the book now."Longtime CBS journalist Charles Kuralt isanother contributor. "I wrote something forhim and he Kuraltized it," Anne says, cit-ing her favorite passage: "It is a very spiri-tual story. And jazz is a very spiritualmusic—the most spontaneous and person-al form of music. What you will heartonight comes straight from the heart."As with every performance of Bending
Towards the Light, the jazz family—suchas vocalists the Royal Bopsters, drummerTim Horner, trombonist Art Baron, bassist
Bobby Sanabria and Anne Phillips, Christ & Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 26
27
By Seton Hawkins
HOT FLASHES
Tarantino photo by Tory Williams.
Artist Talks Inspirations: AlexaTarantino
TO HEAR ALEXA TARANTINO PER-form is to feel more secure about thefuture of jazz. An astonishing alto saxo-phone talent, Alexa has recently earnedtremendous—and well deserved—acco-lades for her work with the DIVAOrchestra, Darcy James Argue and theAfro Latin Jazz Orchestra. While primari-ly noted for her incredible alto work, Alexahas increasingly asserted her chops as acomposer, demonstrating herself to be atalented writer with a fantastic ear formemorable melodies and unique orches-trations.
in college really got me into woodwind dou-bling and into composition," Alexaexplains. “I loved her use of varied wood-winds, the different voices and colors thatwould come from flutes, piccolos, and bassclarinets. I also spent a lot of time with themusic of Gil Evans, as part of RyanTruesdell’s Gil Evans Project, during thistime. These influences helped me developmy woodwind doubling skillset whichproved a big help to me after I moved toNew York.”Indeed, hearing Alexa's exquisite com-
position "Square One" for the DIVAOrchestra's recently released 25thAnniversary Project album, one can hearthe influence of Maria in its similarlymelody-driven approach that incorporatesunusual tonal colors. "It has a more flow-ing and contemplative vibe," Alexa notes."The way I expanded the piece for the bigband was different from what DIVA usual-ly does. They usually perform more hard-hitting swing that's lots of fun. I wanted toprovide a nice texture change, so I broughtin elements of the woodwind doubles. Ithink it provides a little change from theusual direction."At Birdland, Alexa leads her quartet in
a performance that features her originalworks. "I've had my own quartet for awhile, but the majority of my work sinceI've moved to New York has been in bigband settings," she notes. "These havebeen my first few months of really bringingthe quartet to public audiences. I recordedan album with Posi-Tone Records inSeptember that featured my compositions,which was a blast and allowed me to takemy tunes in different directions. I puttogether an all-star band [pianistChristian Sands, bassist Joe Martin, anddrummer Rudy Royston] and we're goingto close out these past few months atBirdland. I'm looking forward to debutingas a bandleader."The Alexa Tarantino Quartet performs
at Birdland Dec. 7-8.
New Year's Eve CelebrationsJazzy New Year's Eve celebrations
abound throughout the city. The MingusBig Band rings in 2019 at Jazz Standard,paired with a prix-fixe menu and compli-mentary champagne toast. Make a reser-vation at www.jazzstandard.com. At theJazz Forum, vocalist Roberta Gambarini
continued on page 28
Alexa TarantinoIt comes as no surprise, therefore, that
Alexa cites Maria Schneider as an influ-ence. "As I started to shape and form myown career, the fact that she had such adistinct voice as a composer and also as anactivist was very inspiring to me," shenotes. "Her work motivated me as I wastrying to figure out how, when and why Iwas choosing to be a leader and choosing towrite my own music." Initially hearing hermusic in high school, Alexa became deeplyacquainted with Maria's compositionswhile studying at the Eastman School ofMusic in Rochester. "Studying this music in
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 27
28
By Nick Dunston
FRESH TAKES
Henriquez photo by Piper Ferguson.
HOT FLASHES...continued from page 27
TRUMPETER AND COMPOSERAdam O'Farrill is no stranger to theNew York jazz scene. In addition to being asideman to established artists such asStephan Crump and Rudresh Mahant-happa, he is also a prolific composer, pri-marily utilizing his working quartetStranger Days. Adam often writes musicfor projects separate from his usual bandand, accordingly, is premiering a taste ofhis latest effort later this month. On thebeginnings of a new project Bird Blown Outof Latitude, he says "I'd been inspired bythis documentary called Coda aboutRyuichi Sakamoto. He talks about his mostrecent album Async, and that his goal wasto write a score for a movie that only existsin his head—or maybe one that doesn'texist at all? I don't remember exactly whathe said. But that fueled me in wanting towrite a new book of music, wanting toachieve a similar goal. This music camefrom a place of feeling like I was losing mycenter. Emotionally, mentally, physically,
maybe spiritually. To travel and lose senseof place, that's what this music reflects."
Adam O'Farrill performs BirdBlown Out of Latitude at The JazzGallery Dec. 14-15.
performs a special New Year's Eve set.Visit https://jazzforumarts.org/tickets/ topurchase seats. The JLCO's bass talentCarlos Henriquez leads a special octetperformance at Dizzy’s, with ticketsavailable at www.jazz.org/dizzys. AtMezzrow, Maucha Adnet and Duduka daFonseca offer a unique New Year’s Evecelebration, joined by Helio Alves and
Guilhermo Monteiro. Find out more by vis-iting www.mezzrow.com. Nilson Mattacloses out 2018 performing at Jazz atKitano alongside Dave Stryker, FabianaMasili, Julian Shore and Vincent Cherico.Make a reservation at www.kitano.com. Atthe Village Vanguard, celebrate the NewYear with a performance by the ChrisPotter Quartet. Find out more at www.villagevanguard.com. At Smalls Jazz Club,ring in 2019 with Johnny O'Neal. Buytickets online at www.smallslive.com.
CD Releases and ResidenciesElectronic music master Ikue Mori
holds a week-long residency at The StoneDec. 11-15. Offering a variety of differentensemble performances throughout theweek, Ikue collaborates with CraigTaborn, Lotte Anker, Satoko Fuji, SylvieCourvoisier, Susie Ibarra and more. A par-ticular highlight finds her performing intandem with John Zorn Dec. 15. Visitwww.thestonenyc.com for a full schedule.Piano master Andy Milne celebrates
the release of his latest record, The Seasonof Being, featuring his exceptional long-running ensemble The Dapp Theory, withperformances at The Jazz Gallery Dec. 19-20. Purchase tickets at www.jazzgallery.org.
Carlos Henriquez
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 28
29
B A C K S TA G E PA S S
ANOTHER REASON...continued from page 26
Dean Johnson and saxophonist AntonDenner—is going to turn out in full force.In 2018, some of the people on stage actu-ally share family ties, including tweentwin tap dancers Jaden and Ellis Foreman;the saxophone-playing Anderson Twins,Peter and Will; and the Jensen sisters:trumpeter Ingrid and saxophonistChristine. Anne never thought Bending Towards
the Light would become an annual tradi-tion. "But after the first performance, a
custodian at the space told me, 'Thisshould be in Radio City!' That was mytipoff that I might be on to something." Theshow traditionally ends with a joyous ren-dition of "Deck the Halls," with players sit-ting in and the audience singing along."This is the most extraordinary place to bein the whole world," was Anne's thoughtduring one finale. "Onstage, surrounded bythe greatest jazz musicians on the planet,listening to them improvise and hearingthe audience's reaction and feedback—itdoesn't get any better than this."Bending Towards the Light has been
staged at concert halls, theaters, clubs,auditoriums and even at a synagogue. "Therabbi invited us, saying it was a beautifulway to show respect for different tradi-tions," Anne says. This year you can fire upyour holiday spirit Dec. 16 at Christ &Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church onWest 69th St. in Manhattan, as KindredSpirits and Chelsea Opera presentBending Towards the Light, a JazzNativity. The show's popularity extendsbeyond the five boroughs. This year, therealso will be productions in Syracuse, Utica,Chicago and Greensboro, North Carolina.
OWENS...continued from page 17
The plight of his fellow musicians caus-es Jimmy Owens to celebrate his birthdaywith perspective. "I think about all of myidols who didn't make it here."
The Jimmy Owens Quartet featur-ing Winard Harper, Danny Mixon,Cascadu and Lonnie Plaxico performsat the 75 Club, Dec. 7-8.
JAZZ ANECDOTE BY BILL CROWBill Crow's books "Jazz Anecdotes" and "From Birdland to Broadway" can be
found at your favorite bookstore, and at www.billcrowbass.com along with many interesting photos and links.
Lew Gluckin was on a club date with trumpeter Ralph "Red" Clemson. A lady cameup to the bandstand and asked Red, "Can you play Beyond the Sea?" Red shook his head."Lady," he said, "I have enough trouble with the B-flat!"On another job, a woman danced by and asked Red, "Do you have something slow?" Red
asked, "How about January and February?"Saxophonist Jack Nimitz had a lot of experience in Big Bands and jazz groups, but found
himself in a new situation on a club date where several horns were faking harmony as theband segued from one tune to another throughout a dance set. As Jack was feeling his waythrough the harmony of one tune, the leader told him, "If you don't know the tune, just playthe melody."
A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot HouseContributing Photographer
The great Roy Hargrove, who left usmuch too early last month, arrived on ThePlayboy Cruise in 2009 just as a NewOrleans Brass Band began to play to wel-come the guests aboard. Never one to miss achance to make music, Roy joined the funand took up his own, original, solo break-dancing on the deck.We miss you already, Roy.
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 29
30 For comprehensive daily updated listings with sort-by options—by artist, location, day or time—go to www.hothousejazz.com.
TRUMPETS: 6 Depot Square. Montclair. 973-744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com. Admvaries. Dec 2: 3-6pm Carrie Jackson & TheVocal Collective w/Bob Di Benedette Trio; 8:8-11pm Bob Baldwin; 9: 3-6pm Trumpets’Hall of Fame honoring Kate Baker, CarlosFranzetti, Carrie Jackson & Vic Juris feat theTrumpets Jazz Qrt & spec guests, 7:30-10pmOlivia Foschi w/John Ehlis Qrt.
HUDSONThe BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN: 141 Bright St.Jersey City. www.brightsidetavern.com. 201-435-1234. Mon: 8pm Keyed Up featBrightside Tavern Trio.
MOORE’S LOUNGE: 189 Monticello Av. JerseyCity. 201-332-4309. Sun: 6:30pm Keyed Upfeat Meet the artist series.
HUNTERDONFLEMINGTON DIY: 90 Main St. Flemington.www.flemingtondiy.org. Dec 8: 7:30pm/$10adm Olli Soikkeli Duo.
MERCER1867 SANCTUARY AT EWING: 101 ScotchRd. Ewing. www.1867sanctuary.org/seriesjazz. 609-392-6409. Dec 5: 8pm free admTCNJ Jazz Ens; 21: 8pm Jack Furlong Qrt;22: 8pm Richie Cole; 23: 3pm Eric Mintel Qrt.
CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St.Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609-695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/ $10min. www.jazztrenton.com. Dec 1: MonnetteSudler; 8: Mike Bond; 15: Peter Linn/JDAllen; 22: Stafford Hunter; 29: JullianPressley.
HOPEWELL VALLEY BISTRO & INN: 15East Broad St. Hopewell. 609-466-9889.www.hopewellbistro.com. Thurs: 6-9pm$15/5 adm Jazz On Broad series. Dec 6: BlueSkies Qrt; 13: Phil Orr & More.
MCCARTER THEATRE: 91 University Pl.Princeton. 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org.Dec 14-15: 8pm The Hot Sardines.
PRINCETON JAZZ NIGHTS: 53 Clarke Ct.Princeton. www.jazznightsprinceton.com.Dec 9: 4pm Paul Jost Qrt.
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY: Fine Hall. 304Washington Rd. Princeton. 609-258-4200.www.princeton.edu/music. Sets/adm:7:30pm/free. Dec 3: 7:30pm free adm JayClayton & Jazz Vocal Improvisation Ens; 5:7:30pm Rudresh Mahanthappa & SmallGroups I & A.
MIDDLESEXCHAMBER 43: 427 Raritan Av. Highland Park.www.chamber43.com. 732-317-9427. Dec 5:7-9:30pm Paul Bollenback Trio w/DavidGibson.
DUE MARI: 78 Albany St. New Brunswick.www.duemarinj.com. 732-296-1600. Dec 31:6:30pm-12:30am The New Brunswick JazzProject/www.nbjp.org feat Mike Bond Trio.
GEORGE STREET ALE HOUSE: 378 GeorgeSt. New Brunswick. www.gsalehouse.com.732-543-2408. The New Brunswick JazzProject/www.nbjp.org. Tues: 8-11pm Emer-ging Artists + Jam. Dec 4: Jared Clifton Gp;11: Theodore Davis Gp; 18: Dom Palombi Gp.
HYATT HOTEL: 2 Albany St. New Brunswick.www.newbrunswick.hyatt.com. 732-873-1234. Thurs: 8-11pm free adm The NewBrunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Dec6: Radam Schwartz Qrt; 13: Lance BryantQrt; 20: Winard Harper Qrt; 27: VanessaPerea Qrt.
STATE THEATRE: 15 Livingston Av. NewBrunswick. www.statetheatrenj.org. 732-246-7469. Dec 4: 8pm $35-75 adm Dave Koz &friends. continued on page 33
LISTINGS...continued from page 24 TAVERN ON GEORGE: 361 George St. NewBrunswick. www.tavernongeorge.com. 732-545-6205. Wed: 8-11pm free adm The NewBrunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Dec5: Nat Adderley, Jr. Trio; 12: Dave StrykerTrio; 19: Oscar Perez Qrt; 26: Joe MagnarelliTrio; 31: 6:30pm-12:30am Jerry Weldon Qrt.
MONMOUTHHERB ECKERT AUDITORIUM: At SeniorCenter South Brunswick Municipal Complex.540 Rte 522. Monmouth Junction.www.sbarts.org/jazz-cafe. 732-329-4000X7635. Dec 14: 7:30pm $6 adm MonnetteSudler.
MORRISDOWNTOWN MORRISTOWN: Morristown.www.firstnightmorris.com. Dec 31: 4:45pm-12am Morristown 1st night feat RioClemente & friends, Frank Vignola & HotJazz Guitar Trio.
MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 100South St. Morristown. www.mayoarts.org.973-539-8008. Dec 3: 7:30pm $49-89 admDave Koz & friends.
SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973-822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm.Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm, Tues 6:30-9pm, Wed-Thurs 7-9:30pm, Fri 6:30&8:35pm, Sat6:15&8:35pm. Closed Mon. Dec 1: BrynnStanley Qrt; 2: Catherine Russell; 4: JohnKorba; 5: Dan Levinson Trio; 6: AdrianCunningham Trio; 7: Nicki Denner Qrt; 8:Bernard Purdie Trio; 9: John Carlini/BillRobinson; 12: Peter & Will Anderson Trio; 13:closed; 14: Nat Adderley, Jr.; 15: Nilson MattaQrt; 16: Alison Kurtz w/Arturo & Chris Bauer;19: Nicki Parrott/Rossano Sportiello; 20:Harry Allen Trio; 21: Eric Mintel Qrt; 22: MarkPeterson; 23: Leonieke Scheuble Trio; 24:5&7pm Tomoko Ohno/Hal Slapin; 25: closed;31: 7pm $95, 9pm $115 Big Funk.
OCEANThe JAY & LINDA GRUNIN CENTER FORTHE ARTS: 1 College Dr. Toms River. 732-255-0500. Dec 21: Hannah Truckenbrod w/Glenn Miller Orch.
PASSAICWILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY: 300Pompton Rd. Wayne. www.wpunj.edu. 973-720-2371. Dec 2: 4pm Cynthia Sayer &Joyride Qrt.
SOMERSETWATCHUNG ARTS CENTER: 18 Stirling Rd.Watchung. www.watchungarts.org. 908-753-0190. Dec 8: 8pm $22-10 adm Marty Eigen &Amani.
WARRENRUTHERFURD HALL: 1686 Rte 517.Allamuchy. 908-852-1894. www.rutherfurdhall.org. Dec 9: 3-5pm $25/20 adm Jazz at theRutherfurd feat Houston Person w/DavidLeonhardt Trio.
ATLAS INDUSTRIES: 11 Spring St.Newburgh. www.atlasnewburgh.com. 845-391-8855. Jazz at Atlas series. Dec 1: 8pm$20/15 adm Wayne Horvitz Trio.
BARD COLLEGE: 60 Manor Av. Annandale-on-Hudson. www.fishercenter.bard.edu. 845-758-7900. Dec 22: 7:30-9pm $25-70 admCécile McLorin Salvant/Dan Tepfer.
The FALCON: 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro.www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970.Sets/adm: 8pm, Sun 11am Brunch (B); $20
NEW YORK STATE
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 30
31Villafranca photo by Jerry Lacay.
IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEPARATEElio Villafranca from his music.Seemingly made almost completely ofmusic, he is the transcendent arpeggio—the dazzling run that follows in a flurry ofdark notes. He is the thump and sizzle ofpercussion, the rumble of the contrabassand the howl of brass and woodwinds.Then there is the fact that he is alwayscomposing, rehearsing and performing.And when he is not doing any of the above,he is talking music and giving freely ofhimself, racing to catch up with the ideasthat leap from his brain like rhythmicinflections in free-fall. But when he catch-es up with his thoughts, his words are assharp as his pared-down musicianship.It is this intensity that has made Elio
one of the most prominent musicians in thecountry who also traverses continents tak-ing his breathtaking musical message withhim. Graduating from the InstitutoSuperior de Arte in Havana having studiedclassical composition, percussion andpiano, it was clear that the boy from Pinardel Río belonged not to Cuba, but to theworld. And since his arrival in the U.S. in1995, he has made good on that promise.His meteoric rise to the rarefied artisticrealm began with Incantations/Encantaciones (Universal, 2003) contin-ued through two duet recordings, DynamicResolutions (Independent, 2011), madewith the late, great Cuban bassist CharlesFlores and Dos y Mas (Motéma, 2012)with percussionist Arturo Stable—thisbefore breaking the proverbial musicalglass ceiling.That came in the form Cinque
(ArtistShare, 2018). This epic excursionrecounted the life of Joseph Cinque the19th Century West African slave takenfrom present-day Sierra Leone to theAmericas with others aboard the Amistad.For this project, Elio traversed the musicaltopography of Cuba, the DominicanRepublic, Haiti, Puerto Rico and New
Orleans, uniting the sojourn through tam-bor yuka, kongo, ganga cabildo and jazz,making Cinque one of the most breathtak-ing and genre-defying works of music inhistory. It's no surprise why Elio has beenin demand worldwide and has performedthis music in venues from New York, allover South America and even as far afieldas Australia, where it has been receivedwith great pomp and circumstance. Meanwhile, his restless creativity has
thrown up new challenges. Elio now findshimself telescoping his epic music into atrio format while expanding its themes,form and function toward the wholehuman diaspora. An even bigger challengeis widening the scope of the music outwardfrom there. "The intention is to look at the African
diaspora not only in the Caribbean regionbut across the Americas. With my AfroCaribbean Trio, we will be performing newpieces written for this specific trio," hesays. "Music inspired by Afro Colombianand Venezuelan rhythms, as well as otherpieces in tribute to some of my heroes inmusic, Cuban pianist Emiliano Salvador,jazz pianist Dave Brubeck and vibraphon-ist Bobby Hutcherson," Elio continues, ashe seems set to wow the musical worldanew.
The Elio Villafranca Afro-Caribbean Trio performs at HarlemStage on Dec. 6.
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 31
32
TIS THE SEASON AGAIN, AND THIStime we assume you all have yourfavorite holiday jazz albums by now, soonly one new one and no reissued ones arehighlighted here. But that new one is ascomfortable as an old (Christmas) stock-ing. Also noted are the return of a NewYork tradition, and the release of never-before-heard music from 1963 that shouldbe on everyone's wish list.
CELEBRATIONS OF THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
* Bending Towards the Light, AnnePhillips' Jazz Nativity has been a staple ofthe holiday season in New York since thelast decades of the 20th Century and isback this year with a performance atChrist & Saint Stephen's Church on West69th Street, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The ThreeWise Men, traditionally played by guestartists, are Maurice Chestnut, BobbySanabria and Steve Turre. * Tickets are on sale now for Christmas
and New Year's Eve shows at Dizzy's ClubCoca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center.Pianist Barry Harris headlines on Dec.24; bassist Carlos Henriquez brings hisoctet in on Dec. 31.
NEW HOLIDAY SPINSAmong all the perennial reissues of
Christmas—and holiday-themed albums,many readily found without muchGoogling, one new recording stands out.And it is all familiar, pop holiday songs,done with forthright simplicity by a singerwith a jazz quartet.* A Treasury of Jewish Christmas
Songs: A Cool Jazz Tribute to the JewishSongwriters (Jake Ehrenreich, 2017),Jake Ehrenreich with the RogerKellaway Trio. From Irving Berlin's"White Christmas" to Mel Tormé's "TheChristmas Song" to Johnny Marks' "HollyJolly Christmas" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," many don't think ofthese composers as Jewish so much asquintessentially American, and neither dothey think of these Christmas songs asJewish. But Jake Ehrenreich, a child ofJewish Holocaust survivors who grew upin Brooklyn, does. He sings these songswith easy pop-jazz panache, a slightlyhusky tone and casual swing that morethan once evoke a younger Tony Bennett.
ESSENTIAL NEW SOUNDS FROM THE PAST
This is an exceptional year for newlydiscovered/reissued recordings from themid-20th Century, especially one year:1963. Recordings made in that year by twoiconic saxophonists, John Coltrane andEric Dolphy, were released this year. TheColtrane album is almost all previouslyunheard recordings, while the Dolphy'sadds large amounts of unreleased andalternate takes from two classic albums herecorded that year.* Both Directions at Once: The Lost
Album, John Coltrane (Impulse!), isavailable in two versions and formats,either as a single or double LP or CDalbum. The complete, double disc versionpresents all the takes recorded on March 6,1963, at Rudy Van Gelder's studio inEnglewood Cliffs, New Jersey, byColtrane's working quartet of the time,with his tenor and soprano saxes, McCoyTyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bassand Elvin Jones on drums. The expandedversions feature second discs containingalternate takes of some of the tracks on thefirst disc, most notably multiple takes of"Impressions," each remarkably unique.What makes this album so important isthat it is the only documentation of theclassic quartet from 1963 that representsthe band's working repertoire—Live at theVillage Vanguard, released in 1963, wasactually recorded in 1961. Other albums byColtrane that year were one-offs—such asthose with Duke Ellington and JohnnyHartman—or thematic: all ballads. Butthis is the music listeners would haveheard had they caught the quartet at TheHalf Note, Birdland or the VillageVanguard in the Big Apple in 1963. Thereare two untitled originals, as well as whatmay be one of the quartet's best recordings,simply called "Slow Blues." It is in thatpatented 6/8 shuffle that was one of theband's signatures.* Musical Prophet: The Expanded 1963
New York Studio Sessions, Eric Dolphy(Resonance), brings us two of Dolphy'smost important studio albums,Conversations and Iron Man, each on a CDor LP, with added unissued tracks, plus abonus track from a 1964 session, as well asa third disc with previously unissued alter-nate takes from the two album sessions.
continued on page 33
Illustration by Karen Pica.
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 32
33
don suggested. Falcon Underground (FU).Dec 2: Chris Pasin & Ornettiquette; 6: OlliSoikkeli/Cesar Garabini; 8: Pedrito MartinezGp; 9: Will Bernard Band; 12: 7pm FU JazzSessions; 16: David Amram & Amram Jam;21: Carmen Pascucci; 23: Misha PiatigorskyTrio; 30: B Saints of Swing, 8pm Trio of OZ;31: 9pm Ed Palermo Big Band.
LYDIA’S CAFE: 7 Old US Hwy 209. StoneRidge. www.lydias-cafe.com. 845-687-6373.Sets: 7-10pm. Dec 1: Neil Alexander; 8: RobScheps Core-tet; 15: Perry Beekman Qrt; 22:Pete Levin Trio.
MAUREEN’S JAZZ CELLAR: 2 N Bway.Nyack. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. 845-535-3143. Sets: unless otherwise noted Sun6pm, Fri-Sat 8&9:30pm. Dec 1: $15 admHeather Cornell Trio; 2: $15 Alexis Cole; 7:$15 Shirley Crabbe; 8: $20 Matt Haviland Qrt;9: $15 Rebecca Angel; 12: 8pm $20 RocklandJazz Babes; 14: $15 8pm Chris Pasin, 10pmThe Joni Project; 15: $20 Mike Holober featMarvin Stamm; 16: $15 3pm Peter Furlan &Rockland Youth Jazz Ens, 6pm Judi MarieCanterino; 21: $20 The Wolff/ClarkExpedition; 23: $15 The Firey String Sistas;28: $20 Bill Ware & The Club Bird All-Stars;29: $15 Old Friends Trio.
QUINN’S: 330 Main St. Beacon. 845-202-7447.www.quinnsbeacon.com. Mon: 8pm freeadm Monday Night Jazz Sessions. Dec 8:9pm $10 don Nate Wood & fOUR.
SENATE GARAGE: 4 N Front St. Kingston.www.senategarage.com. 845-802-5900. Dec2: 7:30&9pm $25/30 Jazzstock serieswww.jazzstock.com feat Steve Slagle Qrt.
TURNING POINT CAFÉ: 468 Piermont Av.Piermont. www.turningpointcafe.com. 845-359-1089. Mon: 8-11:30pm $5 adm MondayJam by John Richmond.
WOODSTOCK PLAYHOUSE: 103 Mill Hill Rd.Woodstock. www.woodstockplayhouse.org.845-679-6900. Dec 16: 4pm Bop Island BigBand feat Randy Brecker; 30: 2-3:30pmPatrick Bartley Orch + The Copacetics.
DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware WaterGap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424-2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Thurs 8-11pm, Fri-Sat7-11pm. Adm varies. Residency (R): ThursJam w/Bill Washer & friends. Dec 1: AlanBroadbent Trio; 2: Bovine Social Club; 6: R;7: Erin McCelland Band; 8: Vanessa PereaTrio; 9: Skip & Dan Wilkins Qrt; 13: R; 14:Marianne Solivan Trio; 15: SilvanoMonesterios Qnt; 16: Vicki Doney Qrt; 20: R;21: Vinny Bianchi & La Cuchina; 22: EricMintel Qrt; 23: Regina Sayles; 27: R; 28:Oscar Williams Trio; 29: Nancy Reed Trio; 30:Jay Rattman/Billy Test; 31: Bill Goodwin &The Resolutions.
EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OFPENNSYLVANIA: 200 Prospect St. EastStroudsburg. www.jazzatesu.com. 570-422-3828. Dec 8: 7pm $10-30 adm The Al CohnMemorial Jazz Collection feat Annual DukeEllington Nutcracker Suite w/The Water GapJazz Orch & spec guests Edward Ellington &Nancy Reed.
AIRTRAIN JAMAICA STATION: 93-02
Dolphy, who also worked and recordedwith Coltrane in roughly the same period,is heard here as a leader on alto sax, fluteand bass clarinet. The album includes aten-page booklet with copious photographsas well as interviews—with a host of musi-cians, including Sonny Rollins, SteveColeman and Dave Liebman—that discussDolphy and his significance to jazz history. The INA Elemental Music label has
been issuing previously unreleased CDalbums of concert broadcasts recorded inEurope by American musicians, includingtwo terrific quartet releases this year.* Espace Cardin 1977, Dexter Gordon
Quartet (Elemental Music), was recordedat a Paris theater shortly before Dextermoved back to America. It is the onlyrecording he made with the pioneeringbebop pianist Al Haig (who was born inNewark, New Jersey), who is joined in therhythm section by French bassist PierreMichelot and expat American bop innova-tor Kenny Clarke on drums. The programincludes three Dexter originals as well as"Body and Soul" and tunes by SonnyRollins and Thelonious Monk. * Live in Bremen 1983, Woody Shaw
Quartet (Elemental Music). These double-CD recordings feature trumpeter andNewark native Woody Shaw's workingquintet of the time, minus trombonistSteve Turre, who for some reason didn'tplay this particular concert in Germany.So Woody gets to stretch out with hisrhythm section that comprises MulgrewMiller on piano, Stafford James on bassand Tony Reedus on drums. They are all infine form, with four Woody and twoMulgrew originals among the nine longtracks encompassing two discs. Woody's"The Organ Grinder" and "KatrinaBallerina" are exceptional.
ALL YOU NEED IS EYES: ON THE PAGE
There's nothing like a good picture bookof photography of jazz artists to stimulatethe imagination. This year's best is Jazz inAvailable Light: Illuminating the JazzGreats from the 1960s, '70s and '80s, VerylOakland (Schiffer Publishing, 2018) asumptuous coffee table 9x12-inch bookchronicling the California photographersencounters with jazz artists in the 1960s,1970s and 1980s in 340 stunning black andwhite photographs.On a completely different note, check
out Jazz in China: From Dance Hall Musicto Individual Freedom of Expression,Eugene Marlow (University ofMississippi Press, 2018), which is dividedinto two parts: before and after theCommunist Revolution. Extra credit: NewJersey jazz fans can find out the origins ofthe name behind Madison's Shanghai Jazzclub.
GIFT GUIDE...continued from page 32
LISTINGS...continued from page 30
PENNSYLVANIA
continued on page 34
QUEENS
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 33
34
Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica. www.theairtrainjazzfestival.com. Thurs: 5-7pm. Dec 6: KellsNollenberger; 13: Mike Flythe & The AtomicBand; 20: Kevin McNeal Band; 27: AlonNechushtan Trio.
DOMINIES: 34-07 30th Av. Long Island City.718-728-1834. Sun: 9pm Keyed Up featTrampleman.
FLUSHING TOWN HALL: 137-35 NorthernBlvd. Flushing. www.flushingtownhall.org.718-463-7700. 1st Wed: 7pm $10 adm Jam.Dec 15: 8-10pm Mark Wade Trio; 16: 2-4pmLauren Sevian LSQ.
GEORGE’S: At Kaufman Astoria Studios. 35-1135th Av. Astoria. www.georges.nyc. 347-983-6491. Fri: 7-10:30pm Rosalyn McClore Solo.
JAMAICA CENTER OF ARTS & LEARN-ING: 161-04 Jamaica Av. Jamaica.www.jcal.org. 718-658-7400. 2nd Thurs: 8pm$10 adm Thursday Night Jazz series.
JAMAICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:153-10 Jamaica Av. Jamaica. www.jcal.org.718-658-7400. Dec 15: 7pm $20/15 admMonty Alexander.
KEIKO STUDIOS: 212-26 Jamaica Av. QueensVillage. www.keikostudios.com. 718-465-3456. Last Fri: 7-10pm $10 adm Jam. Dec 16:4-6pm $35/40 adm Master Class w/GraceKelly; 28: 7-10pm $10 Cleave Guyton, Jr.Band.
LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: 34-56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274.www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat 12-5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm GuidedTours of Louis Armstrong House.
The SANDWICH BAR: 33-01 Ditmars Blvd.Astoria. 718-777-1078. Tues: 7pm Keyed Upfeat Sam Trapchak/Matt Smith.
TERRAZA 7: 40-19 Gleane St. Elmhurst.www.terraza7.com. 718-803-9602. Sun:9:30pm-1am $7 adm Jam w/John BenitezTrio. Dec 1: 9:30-11:30pm $15 The New YorkBojaira Project.
ALVIN & FRIENDS: 14 Memorial Hwy. NewRochelle. www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com. 914-654-6549. Sets/adm: Fri 7-10:30pm,Sat 7:30-11pm/free. Dec 1: 7:30-11:30pmPeter Hand Trio; 7: Dinah Vero; 8: LesliePintchik Trio; 15: Jared Pauley Qrt; 22: LesliePintchik Trio; 28: Victor LaGamma Trio.
BEANRUNNER CAFÉ: 201 S Division &Esther St. Peekskill. 914-737-1701.www.beanrunnercafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8-10:30pm $15 adm. Dec 1: Clifton AndersonSxt; 8: Doug Munro; 14: Richie Goods & TheGoods Project; 22: Ray Blue; 28: Alexis Cole.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 199NColumbus Av at E Lincoln Av. Mount Vernon.www.pjsjazz.org. 914-636-4977. 2nd Sun:5:15-9pm $25 adm Second Sunday Jazzseries. Dec 11: Alyson Williams.
JAZZ FORUM: 1 Dixon Ln. Tarrytown. 914-631-1000. www.jazzforumarts.org. Sets: SunEarly (E) 4pm, Late (L) 6pm; Fri-Sat7&9:30pm. Dec 1: Catherine Russell; 2: EMaggie Gould Qrt, L Ted Rosenthal, 8pmJam feat David Janeway Trio; 7-8: MontyAlexander Trio; 9: E Mauricio de Souza &Bossa Brasil®, L Brian Q. Torff & New Duke;14-15: Bill Charlap Trio; 16: E Wesley
LISTINGS...continued from page 33
continued on page 35
WESTCHESTER
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 34
35
Amorim Qrt, L Garry Dial Trio; 21-22: PaquitoD’Rivera Qnt; 23: E Vanessa Falabella, LSarah Jane Cion Trio; 28-29: Steve Turre Qnt;30: E Débora Watts, L Ed Cherry Trio; 31:6&9:30pm Roberta Gambarini.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: At PurchaseCollege. 735 Anderson Hill Rd. Purchase.www.artscenter.org. 914-251-6200. Dec 1: 8-9:30pm Joe Lovano; 9: 3 Boston Brass.
LISTINGS...continued from page 34
Hot House is not responsible for any errorsin the listings which mayhave occured from latechanges or incorrectinformation supplied tous. Please call the venuesor check websites for up
to date calendars.
197512_HH_Dec_0 11/23/18 10:07 AM Page 35
