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HAT'S NOTABLE ABOUT THE Departure, from Haruna Fukazawa two albums here is that both are dis- (Summit), is her first album released in tinguishedW by excellent ensemble execu- the U.S. It features the Japan-born, New tion, appealing arrangements, cogent solos York-based flutist's quintet, with Steve and way-above-average originals. They Wilson on reeds, David DeMotta on piano, also feature front lines that deviate cre- Bill Moring on bass and Steve Johns on atively from the usual quintet arrange- drums.Haruna and Wilson—who is ment: Sax and guitar on one; two flutes or always an asset, share a number of engag- flute and soprano sax on the other. ing solos. Her creative arrangements max- Quintet, from Roxy Coss (Outside In), imize the possibilities of the instrumenta- features the tenor and soprano saxophon- tion, as when she plays alto flute and Steve ist's established quartet—Miki Yamanaka joins in on soprano sax. on piano, Rick Rosato on bass and Jimmy She's especially adept at reimagining Macbride on drums—augmented by gui- standards. Charles Trenet's "I Wish You tarist Alex Wintz. They play seven of Love" follows an arc that rises from the Roxy's previously recorded originals, in verse voiced by arco bass and flute through fresh quintet takes, and her chart of the the rhythm section-backed chorus from standard "All or Nothing at All." flute on the first 16 bars, soprano sax on In this case, familiarity is a genuine the bridge, and flute and soprano on the virtue. This is a tight, potent band, easily final 8 bars. Solos from flute, soprano and maneuvering through Roxy's not-always- piano follow over burgeoni ng rhythms, a easy charts with aplomb. Alex is a fine climactic shout ensemble interlude and addition to the front line, reeling off pre- reprise of the melody. On Billy cise, ringing solos and blending well with Strayhorn's "A Flower Is a Lovesome Roxy's saxes—especially with the sopra- Thing," the refrain is largely carried by no—during melody passages. The soprano David as the flutes supply backgrounds and guitar create a closely harmonized and harmonies. Sammy Fain and Bob theme on "Breaking Point" at a fast lope, Hilliard's "Alice in Wonderland" is a trio of while Alex traces, lagging, Roxy's lead on flutes and bass, alto flute providing coun- "Free to Be," producing a fugue effect. terpoint to the lead, walking bass backing Roxy's tone on tenor sax is robust and the flute solos. commanding, and her soprano has a dis- Haruna makes astute use o f broken and tinct burring vibrato, especially in the suspended rhythms, kickers and turn- lower register. She can wield her tenor arounds to enliven three of her originals, with agility and force as she does on the including the scintillating album opener, uptempo pieces that bookend the CD. "Contact" and "Cat's Meeting," with a "Don't Cross the Coss" is a rambunctious flute-drums dialogue over accelerating bebop head from sax and guitar, under- tempo. The third, "No Fine Weather," fea- pinned by a rhythm section led by Miki's tures chattering drums, rhythm breaks Fender Rhodes, with a boiling tenor solo and impressive solos from Haruna, Steve plus scintillating tenor-drums exchanges. and David. Except for crashing piano "Females Are Strong as Hell" is more soul chords in the refrain, "Bassi Blues" is a nod jazz/hard bop, with the tenor sax digging to Haruna's American teacher, Frank into a muscular solo, then Miki (on acoustic Wess, whose flute was prominent in the piano) and Alex trading fours and twos. New Testament Count Basie Orchestra. Roxy's tunes are all distinctive, and The track includes both flute and alto flute vary greatly. Two that stand out are the solos, with a "Count/Bass/Eee" piano impressionistic/programmatic "Mr. Presi- phrase prominent. dent," a Trump critique incorporating This album affirms that a flute-led shifting times and tempos, ominous group can be as viable as more convention- chords—including from arco bass—and al front lines. even some suggestions of bolero. And there's the engagingly romantic tenor sax Roxy Coss appears at Vando Jam at ballad "Enlightenment," over a procession- Zinc Bar on Feb. 5. Haruna Fukazawa al shuffle from piano trio. It all makes for focuses on the music from Departure a completely engaging album from a saxo- at the Blue Note’s Sunday Brunch on phonist affirming her place in the jazz fir- Feb. 16. mament.

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UPPER MANHATTAN (Above 70th Street) 1395 Lexington Av at 92nd St. 212-415- 92Y:5500. www.92y.org. Feb 16: 3pm Melissa Stylianou. 449 Lenox Av (bet 132nd & 133rd Sts). 449212-234-3298. LA: Sun: 4-7pm Patio Jazz; Thurs: 1-3:30pm Jazz & Dessert; Fri-Sat: 8:30pm. 248W 132nd St AMERICAN(bet 7th & 8th LEGION Avs). 212-283-9701. POST: Sun, atler- native Wed & Thurs: 6:30-10:30pm Jam. Hargrave House. 111W 71st St (bet ANNEX:Columbus & Amsterdam Avs). 212-580-0888. Fri: 7:30-10:30pm $10 adm Open Mic w/Frank Owens. 201W 116th St at St Nicholas Av. ASSINIE:www.assinierestaurant.business.site. 332- 201-6914. Feb 7: 9pm Harlem Late Night Jazz feat Rob Fulton. 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7th BILL’SAvs). PLACE: www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212-281- 0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill Saxton Bebop Band. At Carlyle Hotel. 35E 76th St CAFÉat Madison.CARLYLE: www.thecarlyle.com. 212-744- 1600. Sets: 8:45pm. Mon: Woody Allen & Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. Feb 18- 21: Jon Batiste; 22: Woody Allen & Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. 308 Malcolm X Blvd at 125th St. 2nd GINFl. FIZZ: www.ginfizzharlem.com. 347-329-0167. At Red Rooster. GINNY’S310 Lenox SUPPER Av (bet CLUB: 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001. Sets: Thurs 7&9pm; Fri-Sat 8pm. Thurs except 02/13: Pedro Martinez. Feb 1: AJOYO feat Sarah Elizabeth Charles; 7: Tatiana Eva- Marie & Avalon Jazz Band; 13: The Groove Rally; 14: 7&9:30pm Vuyo Sotashe; 15: C. Anthony Bryant; 21: SugarTone Brass Band; 29: Giveton Gelin & friends. GREATER55W 124th CALVARY St (bet Malcolm BAPTIST X Blvd CHURCH: & 5th Av). 212-348-6132. www.harlemjazzboxx.com. Tues 12pm $15 adm & Fri 7pm $20: Harlem Jazz series. 341 Lenox Av at 127th St. LENOXwww.lenoxsaphireharlem.com. SAPHIRE: 212-866- 9700. Thurs: 8-11pm Keyed Up series w/Phil Young Oct. At Columbia University. 2960 MILLERBway THEATRE: at 116th St. 212-854-7799. www.millertheatre.com. Feb 1: 8pm Jimmy Greene Qnt. 206W 118th St (bet MINTON’SSt. Nicholas PLAYHOUSE: Av & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). www.mintonsharlem.com. 212-243- 2222. Sets: 7:30& 9:30pm; Sun Brunch (B) 12pm. Residencies: Sun B Dennis Hernandez Trio; Thurs Jazzmobile; Sat except 02/15 JC Hopkins Biggish Band. Feb 7: Andy Bey; 9: Vanisha Gould; 14-15: Nat Adderley, Jr; 21: Benny Benack III; 23: Vanisha Gould; 26-27: Tango Jazz Qrt. 46W 116th St (bet Lenox & 5th MISTAv). HARLEM: www.mistharlem.com. 646-738-3043. Fri: 10pm-2am $10 adm Harlem Late Night Jazz.

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Sun-Mon&Thurs E 7&9pm, L 10:30pm; Tues NATIONAL58W 129th JAZZ St at MUSEUM Malcolm X INBlvd. HARLEM: 212-348- 7,9&10:30pm; Wed E 7,9&10:30pm, L 8300. www.jmih.org. 7-8:30pm $10 don. Feb 11:45pm; Fri-Sat E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:45pm 1: 2pm 1st Sat Jam w/David Durrah; 9: 2pm &12:45am; adm/min vary. Residencies: Sun Jazz Power Initiative’s Intergenerational Jazz L Nicole Glover Trio; Mon (R) E Vincent Jam; 10&24: 6:30pm The Jazz Foundation’s Herring Qrt, L The New Jam Session; Tues Monday Night Jam. (R) Mike LeDonne’s Groover Qrt; Wed L Emmet Cohen B3 Trio; Thurs L Marc Cary & NEW107W AMSTERDAM 130th St (bet MUSIC Lenox ASSOCIATION: & Adam Clayton The Harlem Sessions; Fri L Lezlie Harrison; Powel Blvds). 347-712-8568. www.nama Sat L Johnny O’Neal Trio. Feb 1-2: Tribute to harlem.org. Mon: 7-11pm $5/15 adm Jam. JJ Johnson feat Steve Davis Sxt; 3-4: R; 5: 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Steven Kroon Sxt; 6-9: Eddie Henderson PARISBlvd BLUES:at 121st St. 347-852-2866/212-222-9878. Qnt; 10-11: R; 12: Alex Claffy Qnt; 13-16: Sets/adm: 9pm-1am, Sun + 5-9pm; free. 9:30- Mary Stallings; 17-18: R; 19: Laurin Talese; 11pm feat Al Black. Sun: 5pm Double G & the 20-23: The New Drum Battle feat Kenny Posse, 9pm 1st&3rd Lombro, 2nd&4th Washington vs. Joe Farnsworth; 24-25: R; Double G; Mon: Keyed Up feat John Cooksey 26: Victor Gould Qrt; 27-Mar 1: Russell Spontaneous Combustion; Tues: Antoine Malone Qrt. Dowdell Gp; Wed: Les Goodson & the SUGAR BAR: 254W 72nd St (bet Bway & West Intergalactic Soul Jazz Band; Thurs: Chiemi End Av). 212-579-0222. www.sugarbar & the Chiemistry Set; Fri: tba; Sat: 69th nyc.com. Sets/adm: 8pm/$10 unless other- Street Band. wise noted. Residencies: Thurs 9pm Open [email protected]. 646- Mic w/Sugar Bar All Star Band. Feb 1: 9pm PARLOR337-0620. JAZZ: Sun: 2-5pm RSVP for information. Irini Res & the Jazz Mix; 8: Rob Silverman incl BBQ, wine & dessert Parlor Jazz feat Qrt; 15: Zamb Up. JaRon Eames Duo. SYLVIA’S: 328 Malcolm X Blvd @ 127th St. 212- Below B Squared Harlem. 271W 996-0660. www.sylviasrestaurant.com. 2nd & ROOM119th 623: St (bet Frederick Douglass & St Nick 4th Wed: 6:30-9:30pm Janice Marie Blvds). www.b2harlem.com/room623. www. Robinson & friends. room623.eventbrite.com. 212-280-2248. SYMPHONY SPACE: 2537 Bway at 95th St. Sets/adm: Sun 3-6pm $12/$15 min; Wed 8- 212-864-5400. www.symphonyspace.org. 11pm $12/$10 min; Fri 10pm-1am $20. Bar Thalia (BT). Feb 7: BT 9pm Rodrigo Residencies: Sun Vocal Jazz Jam by Jocelyn Nassif; 14: BT 9pm NY Jazz Flutet; 16: BT Medina; Wed The Harlem Jazz Session 7pm Vicki Burns. w/Peter Brainin & friends; Fri The Late Set The TRIAD THEATER: 158W 72nd St (bet w/Marcus Goldhaber. Feb 2: Marianne Bway & Columbus). www.triadnyc.com. 212- Solivan; 7: Patience Higgins Qrt; 9: Dylan 362-2590. 2 drink/min. Feb 22: 9:30pm $25 Pramuk; 14: Nat Dixon Qrt; 16: Ashley adm Karl Dixon; 27: 7pm $25 AS IS feat Alan Pezzotti; 21: Bernard Linnette Interactive & Stacey Schulman. feat Aimée Allen; 23: Emma Larsson; 28: Aneleisha Rogers. 375W 125th St at Morningside. MID-TOWN MANHATTAN SHOWMANS:212-864-8941. 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (Between 35th & 69th Street) SHRINE:(bet 133rd & 134th Sts). 212-690-7807. www.shrinenyc.com. Sets unless otherwise 2 Lincoln noted: Early (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. AMERICANSq on Columbus FOLK ART Av (betMUSEUM: 65th & 66th Sts). Residencies (R): Sun E-L except 02/2 Jam www.folkartmuseum.org. 212-595-9533. w/Andrew Kushnir. Feb 1: 7:30-9pm Wed: 2-3pm free adm Bill Wurtzel Trio. Winterfisch, 9-10pm Alexis Corey, 10pm- 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). 12am Blu Cha Cha; 5: E Adam Frumkin, 9- BIRDLAND:212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. Sets: 10pm Ravi Campbell Qrt; 7: L Josiah 8:30&11pm; Early (E) 5:30pm except Mon Boornazian; 8: L Trace Zacur Qnt; 9: R; 11: E- 7pm. Residencies: Sun (R) except 02/2 L Jeff McGregor Trio, 9-10pm Gilad Bloom; Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orch; 15: L Michael Morgan Trio; 16: R; 21: 8:30- Wed E David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong 10pm Steve Chelliah; 23: R, 8-9pm Javier Eternity Band; Fri E The Birdland Big Band; Rosario Trio; 29: E NY Jazz Force. Sat E Eric Comstock w/Sean Smith & spec SILVANA: 300W 116th St at Frederick guest Barbara Fasano. Feb 1: The Hot Douglass Blvd. www.silvana-nyc.com. 646- Sardines; 2: E The New Alchemy Jazz Orch 692-4935. Sets unless otherwise noted: Early w/spec guest Nicole Zuraitis + Arturo (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. Feb 1: E-L The O'Farrill Oct; 4-8: Lionel Hampton Big Band Young Lions Jazz Orch; 3: E-L Adam feat Jason Marsalis; 6: E Rachel Therrien; 9: Frumkin, 9pm-12am Jazz in Harlem Late E Jihye Lee Orch + R; 10: E Melinda Rose Night series; 5: E-L SOM; 6: E-L Tim Rodriguez; 11-15: Catherine Russell Spt; 13: Armacost; 7: E-L Michael Sarian Acoustic E Alyssa Allgood Qrt w/spec guest Joel Qrt; 8: E Joe Pino Qnt, L Josiah Boornazian; Frahm; 16: E Seth Weaver Big Band + R; 18- 9: 10pm-12am Ravi Campbell; 11: 9-10pm 22: Omar Sosa & AGUAS Trio; 20: E Ehud Real Stormin Norman; 13: E-L Rock Asherie; 23: E Thana Alexa & The MusicTalks Ciccarone; 14: L Caroline Kuhn; 15: E B.J. Jazz Qrt + R; 25-29: Jane Monheit Qnt; 27: E Jansen Gp, L Hiroko Kanna; 17: 9pm-12am Randy Ingram Trio. Jazz in Harlem Late Night series; 19: E-L 315W 44th St (bet 8th Craig Yaremko Organ Trio, 10pm-12am BIRDLAND& 9th Avs). THEATER: www.birdlandjazz.com. 212-581- Jamhattan; 20: E-L The Bird Centennial 3080. 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Australian Bushfire Disaster feat Matt Baker; Iris Ornig; Tues Emerging Artists series. Feb 19-22: Joe Alterman Trio; 24: L KiraG & The 1: Roni Ben-Hur Qrt; 2-3: R; 4: Lex Korten Ktet feat Bruce Harris; 26: Jazz Vocal Mania Qrt; 5: Ken Kobayashi Trio; 6: Yuko Ito Qrt; 7- by Janis Siegel & Lauren Kinhan feat Sinne 8: Scott Robinson & Frank Kimbrough Duo; Eeg; 27: Pete Malinverni Trio; 28-29 : Ben 9-10: R; 11: Becca Patterson Qrt; 12: Leonisa Wolfe Qrt. Ardizzone; 13: Michika Fukumori Qrt; 14: 156W 56th St. 212-957- Valerie Capers Qrt; 15: Herbie Nichols CARNEGIE9676. www.hospitalityholdings.com. CLUB: Sat: Tribute feat Steve Swell; 16-17: R; 18: Yuma 8:30&10:30pm $40/2 drink min Sinatra trib- Uesaka Qrt; 19: Vicki Burns Qrt; 20: Yayoi ute feat Steve Maglio & Stan Rubin Orch. Ikawa Trio; 21: Gene Bertoncini Duo; 22: 57th St & 7th Av. 212-247- Marcus Goldhaber Qrt; 23-24: R; 25: Hashem CARNEGIE7800. www.carnegiehall.org. HALL: Feb 3: Weill Assadullahi Qrt; 26: Kathleen Landis Duo; Recital Hall 8pm Sigurd Hole w/spec guest 27: Ayako Shirasaki Trio; 28-29: Ben David Rothenberg; 14: Zankel Hall 9pm Bria Rosenblum's Nebula Project. Skonberg. JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER: 10 Columbus 10 Columbus Cr, 4th Fl. 212- Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258- CENTER823-9482. BAR: www.centerbarnyc.com. Tues-Sat: 9800. Appel Room (AR), Rose Theater (RT). 6-10pm Janice Friedman Solo. Feb 14-15: RT 8pm Dianne Reeves; 21-22: AR 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd & 7&9:30pm Herlin Riley Sounds of Cuba & CLUB3rd BONAFIDE: Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com. New Orleans; 28-29: RT 8pm Branford 646-918-6189. Feb 1: 4pm Yael & Gabriel, Marsalis Qrt. 8pm Gitesha’s Jazz Experience; 6: 8:30pm LE RIVAGE: 340W 46th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). Emilie Surtees; 7: 6pm Violette, 8pm MJ www.lerivagenyc.com. 212-765-7374. Mon Territo Qrt; 8: 4pm Yael & Gabriel, 8pm Nate 6:30-9:30pm & Tues-Thurs 7:30-10:30pm: Sparks Big Band; 9: 3pm Young Sinatra feat Sessions w/Kyle Colina & friends Tony DiMeglio; 14: 5pm Violette; 15: 7pm LOCAL 802: Associated Musicians of Greater Young Sinatra feat Tony DiMeglio; 16: New York Club Room. 322W 48th St (bet 8th 8:30pm Yael & Gabriel; 20: 8pm Emilie & 9th Sts). www.local802afm.org. Feb 27: Surtees; 21: 9pm Barbara Martinez; 22: 3pm 5pm Lou Caputo & Not So Big Band. Gabriel Hermida; 28: 6pm Violette, 8pm 149W 46th St (bet 6th & Barbara Martinez; 29: 4pm Yael & Gabriel, MICHIKO7th Avs). STUDIOS: 3rd Fl. 212-302-4011. www. 6pm The New York Nightingales. michikostudios.com. 2nd Wed: 8-10:30pm At Lincoln $20/15 adm Lew Tabackin Trio. Feb 5: 8-10pm DAVIDCenter. RUBENSTEIN Bway at 62nd St. ATRIUM: www.lincolncenter. $20 Richard Tabnik Qrt. org/atrium. 212-875-5350. Thurs: 7:30pm free adm Target Free Thursdays series. Feb 13: NEW YORK2W SOCIETY 64th St atFOR Central ETHICAL Park West.CUL- Endea Owens. www.nysec.org.TURE: 212-874-5210. Feb 21: 7pm At Jazz @ Lincoln Center. 10 Rob Fulton. DIZZY’SColumbus CLUB: Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 2E 61st St at 5th Av. 212-838- 212-258-9800. Sets/adm unless otherwise The8000. PIERRE: www.thepierreny.com. Thurs-Sat: 6:30- noted: 7:30&9:30pm, 11:30pm Late Night 9:30pm Antonio Ciacca. Sessions; Sun-Wed $35, Thurs-Fri $40, Sat At Marriott Vacation. 33W 37th $45; $10 min. Feb 1-2: 02/2 $40 Nilson PULSESt (bet CLUB: 5th & 6th Avs). 212-448-1024. Sets: Matta’s Brazilian Voyage Qnt w/Steve Wilson; Tues-Thurs 5-8pm. Tues: Charlie Apicella & 3: closed; 4-5: Russell Hall; 6: $35 David Iron City; Wed: Latin Sounds; Thurs: Peter Chesky; 7-9: Charlie Sepúlveda & the Manes & The Keys. Turnaround; 10-11: Melissa Aldana Qrt; 12- 1033 6th 13: Bobby Watson & Horizon feat Victor RESIDENCEAv at 39th INN St. TIMES 212-768-0007. SQUARE: Tues: 7:30- Lewis; 14-15 7&9:30pm $170, 16-17 $45: 10:30pm free adm Daniel Bennett Gp. Freddy Cole Qnt feat Joel Frahm; 18-20: Elio At Hotel Edison. 228W 47th Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators; 21-23: TheSt RUM (bet HOUSE: Bway & 8th Av). 646-490-6924. 02/21 $45 Marilyn Maye; 24: $30 Juilliard Jazz www.edisonrumhouse.com. Sets: 9:30pm- Ensembles; 25: $45 Jeffery Miller; 26-27: 12:30am. Feb 9&20: Choney Smith; 10&24: 02/26 $40 Cyro Baptista; 28-Mar 1: Dave Lou Caputo & Company. Liebman Expansions. Late Night w/Feb 4-8, 11-15, 18-22: tba; 25-29: Micah Thomas. 256W 52nd St (bet RUSSIANBway & 8th SAMOVAR: Av). www.russiansamovar.com. EDISON BALLROOM: 240W 47th St (bet Bway 212-757-0168. Sun: 3-7pm. Feb 2: Deb Auer & 8th Avs). www.edisonballroom.com. 212- Trio; 9: no jazz; 16: Keith A. Dames & Dem 201-7650. Feb 14: 7:30pm-12:30am $100/150 Kat’s In Black Hats; 23: Bearether Reddy adm Joe Battaglia New York Big Band. Trio. FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW: 254W 54th St, 619 Lexington Av Cellar (bet Bway & 8th Av). 646-476-3551. SAINTat 54th PETER’S St. (Citicorp CHURCH: Bld). 212-935-2200. www.54below.com. Feb 5: 7pm Peter & Will www.saintpeters.org. Sun: 6pm free adm Anderson. Jazz Vespers; Wed: 1pm $10 don Midday GUANTANAMERA: 939 8th Av. 212-262-5354. Jazz Midtown; 1st Mon: 7:30pm $5 adm www.guantanamerany.com. Sets: Sun-Thurs International Women in Jazz Jam. Feb 2: 8:30pm-12am, Fri-Sat 8:30pm-1am. Tues- Chris Dingman Qrt; 5: Erli Perez Trio; 9: Wed: Ariacne Trujillo Trio. Naadje Noordhuis Qnt; 12: Matt Baker Trio; IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St at 16: Alexa Tarantino; 19: Roz Corral Trio; 23: Bway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454. Helge Nysted; 26: no jazz. Mon-Tues: 8-11pm Vince Giordano & The 707 8th Av (bet 44th & 45th Nighthawks. SECRETSts). www.secretroomnyc.com. ROOM: 917-708- The IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582- 8663. Wed: 7:30-10:30pm $25 adm Glenn 2121. www.theiridium.com. Crytzer Orch. 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Santoro Orch feat Michelle Collier. Feb 1: 7th Avs). www.blackdoornyc.com. 212-645- Fleur Seule; 2: Robert Edwards Big Band; 3- 0215. Mon: 11pm-2am Terry Waldo & Gotham 6: R; 7: Ron Sunshine & Full Swing; 8: City Band. Swingadelic; 9: Kevin Blancq Big Band; 10- 131W 3rd St at 6th 13: R; 14: George Gee Swing Dance Band; BLUEAv. NOTE 212-475-8592. JAZZ CLUB: www.bluenotejazz.com. 15: Swingadelic; 16: Rick Bogart American Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am Late Cafe Orch; 17-20: R; 21: Ron Sunshine & Full Night Groove series; Sun 11:30am&1:30pm Swing; 22: Crescent City Maulers; 23: Sunday Brunch. Adm varies. Feb 1-2: Igor George Gee Swinging Big Band; 24-27: R; Butman & The Moscow Jazz Orch; 3-4: Adam 28: George Gee Swing Dance Band; 29: Ron Deitch Qrt; 5-9: Dee Dee Bridgewater; 10: Sunshine & Full Swing. Mark Allen Felton; 11: Eli Degibri Qrt; 12: TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs). GZA Live Band; 13-16: Roberta Gambarini & Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497- friends; 17: Marcus Strickland; 18-23: Bill 1254. Feb 9 7-8:30pm free adm/$5 min & 20 Frisell; 24-26: Jimmy Cobb; 27-Mar 1: Yuna. 7-9:30pm $10/10 min: Linda Presgrave Qrt. Late Night Groove w/Feb 1: Alex Han; 28: Stout. Sunday Brunch w/Feb 2: The NYU Wayne Shorter Ens; 9: Svetlana; 16: Haruna LOWER MANHATTAN Fukazawa Qnt; 23: Joey Morant & Catfish Stew. (Below 34th Street) 15 Barrow St (bet Bleeker & CAFÉWest BOHEMIA: 4th Sts). www.cafebohemianyc.com. 212-691-6127. Sets: Early (E) 8pm, Late 11TH STREET BAR: 510E 11th St (bet Av A & (Late) 10pm. Residencies: Mon 7pm Hot B). www.11thstbar.com. 212-982-3929. Mon: Club w/Matthew “Fat Cat” Rivera; Fri 12-3am 8pm Keyed Up feat Jam w/Murray Wall. Bohemia After Dark Jam by the Bohemia 55 BAR: 55 Christopher St (bet 6th & 7th Avs). Allstars. Feb 1: E Leo Sherman Qrt, L Joe 212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early Pino Qnt; 2: closed; 6: E Cafe Bohemia Jazz (E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late Qrt w/Mara Kaye & Jon-Erik Kellso; 7: E 10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st Thurs: E David Ostwald’s Hot Four, L Jon Naberezny Amy Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe; 2nd & the Westside Trio; 8: E-L Lili Anel; 11: E Thurs: E Nicole Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E Tessa Peter Bernstein Solo, 9:30pm Ethan Souter; 3rd Sun: E Ray Anderson & Pocket Eubanks Blues Bangers; 14: E-L Antonio Brass Band; last Wed: E Paul Jost; last Fri: E Ciacca Qrt; 15: E Lucas Kadish Tundra, L Kendra Shank. Fleur Seule; 18: E Pasquale Grasso Solo; 21: ANYWAY CAFE: 34E 2nd St at 2nd Av. 212- E David McKay, L Noah Becker Trio; 22: L 533-3412. www.anywaycafe.com. Feb 10: Bruce Harris Qrt; 25: E Pasquale Grasso 8pm Gabe Terracciano Trio. Solo; 28-29: E-L Matt Wilson Leap Day Trio. ARTHUR’S TAVERN: 57 Grove St. 212-675- At Pangea. 178 2nd Av 6879. www.arthurstavernnyc.com. Sets: 7- CAFE(bet NOCTAMBULO: 11th & 12th Sts). 212-995-0900. 10pm. Sun: Creole Cooking; Mon: Grove www.cafenoctambulo.com. Feb 15: 12- Street Stompers feat Joe Licari; Tues: Yuichi 2:30pm Sue Matsuki’s Brunch Open Mic feat Hirakawa; Wed: Eve Silber; Thurs-Sat: Eri Gregory Toroian Trio; 28: 9:30pm Jazz Yamamoto Trio. Bastards. B FLAT: Basement 277 Church St (bet Franklin 338W 23rd St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). & White Sts). www.bflat.info. 212-219-2970. The646-861-2253. CELL: www.thecelltheatre.org. Sets: Mon 8-11pm, Wed 8:30-11:30pm, Sat 359W Bway (bet 10pm-12am. Mon&Wed: Jordan Young Trio. TheBroome CUPPING & GrandROOM CAFE: Sts). 212-925-2898. BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 11th St (bet Bway & www.cuppingroomcafe.com. 3rd Sat: 8- University). www.bahainyc.org. 212-222- 11pm Gitesha’s Jazz Boogaloo. 5159. Tues: 8&9:30pm $10/15 adm. Feb 4: 44E 32nd St (bet Diane Moser Gp; 11: Enrico Granafei; 18: Bill TheMadison CUTTING & Park ROOM:Av). 212-691-1900. www.the Warfield Band. cuttingroomnyc.com. BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212-529- At Roxy Hotel. 2 Av of the 5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: Sun TheAmericas DJANGO: at Walker St. www.roxyhotelnyc. 8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30-7:45pm, com. 212-519-6600. Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30,9:30& 11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 drink min/set DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 Monroe except Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink min/set, E St (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473- free. Mon-Thurs: E Emerging Artist s series; 0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com. Mon: L Vocal Mondays series. Residencies Sun: 6pm In-Store shows. (R): Sun except 02/23 Peter Mazza; Wed L DROM: 85 Ave A (bet 5th & 6th Sts). 212-777- Jonathan Kreisberg. Feb 1: Geoff Clapp; 2: 1157. www.dromnyc.com. Feb 4: 8pm free R; 3: E Jacob Kohlhas, L Naama Gheber; 4: E adm Silver Arrow Band; 12: 8pm $10 Dezron Jacob Kohlhas, L Matt Kane; 5: E Juan Douglas; 13-14 6pm & 15 5:30pm: $69 Jorge Munguia, L R; 6: E Olin Clark, L Daan Kleijn; Luis Pacheco; 16: 7pm $15 Nano Raies; 18& 7: Freddie Bryant; 8: Quentin Angus; 9: R; 25: 8pm free adm Silver Arrow Band. 10: E Andy Bianco, L Dana Reedy; 11: E The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich & Owen Chen, L Tal Yahlom; 12: E Artur Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431- Akhmetov, L R; 13: E Noah Beck er, L Tim 9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-Erik Mirth; 14: 7:15,9:15&11:15pm Leandro Kellso & friends. Pellegrino; 15: Jostein Gulbrandsen; 16: R; 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675- 17: E Lisa Hoppe, L Beat Kaestli; 18: E FAT6056. CAT: www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min. Helena Kay, L Prawit Siriwat; 19: E Alec Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late Aldred, L R; 20: E Adam Cordero, L David (L), Night (N); Sun E 6pm, L 9pm, N 1am; Mon Pietro; 21: Joe Giglio; 22: Steve Bloom; 23: E 6pm, L 9pm, N 12:30am; Tues-Wed E 7pm, Mark Cocheo; 24: E Panas Athanatos, L Erli L 9pm, N 12:30am; Thurs 7pm, L 10pm, N Perez; 25: E Andrew Cheng, L Andrew 1:30am; Fri 6pm, L 9pm + 10:30pm, N Renfroe; 26: E Erich Jonhnson, L R; 27: E 1:30am; Sat E 7pm, L 10pm, N 1:30am. Ryan Hernandez, L Uri Gurvic h; 28: Pasquale Residencies (R): Sun E Terry Waldo & Grasso; 29: Rodney Jones. Gotham City Band, N The Program; Mon N The BLACK DOOR: 127W 26th St (bet 6th & continued on page 18

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DAVE DOUGLAS & JOE LOVANO EMELIN THEATRE / FEBRUARY 1 It's almost a decade since Soundprints, a quintet co-led by trumpeter Dave Douglas and saxophonist Joe Lovano, first convened. Both players often center their music around projects or specific goals, such as tributes to musicians or styles. Soundprints was formed as a loose salute to the music of Wayne Shorter, with the leaders also contributing originals. Dave and Joe are intrepid, questing musicians who have performed in myriad settings, from duo to orchestra. In Soundprints, Dave's crisp trumpet tone, and (rare today) use of different mutes contrast with Joe's burnished tenor sax sound, and the two often weave in tandem or loose harmony rather than unison. Joining them at this gig are original Soundprints members pianist Lawrence Fields, bassist Linda May Han Oh and drummer Joey Baron. GK

SIGURD HOLE CARNEGIE HALL / FEBRUARY 3 Norway-born bassist Sigurd Hole conjures collaborators even when he's the only person in the room: While recording his brand-new album, Lys/Mørke (Light/Darkness), he threw open the doors and windows in the studio and drew inspiration from the ambient sounds of nature. For his Big Apple pre-release performance celebrating this new CD, Sigurd is unlikely to hear th e rustle of the wind or chirping of birds within the recital hall. However, he will have a similarly inspiring collaborator in special guest, author, composer, clarinetist and keyboardist David Rothenberg. The two gifted improvisers share an interest in the music conceived by creatures great and small, from whales to songbirds to the habitats they populate. In addition to celebrating Lys/Mørke, expect the twosome to perform a new duo piece. EK RACHEL THERRIEN BIRDLAND / FEBRUARY 6 The emerging voice of trumpeter and composer Rachel Therrien displays a truly original sound. Since the release of her debut album On Track in 2011, she has shown a keen awareness of post-bop, Latin and contemporary trumpet styles. Said awareness is clear with her frequent sideperson work, in which Rachel has performed with Paquito D'Rivera, Lee Konitz and Michel L egrand, to name a few. With appearances at high-profile events such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival and accolades from top periodicals such as DownBeat, Rachel's star will only continue to rise in 2020. The trumpeter’s quintet consisting of alto saxophonist Caroline Davis, pianist Marta Sanchez, bassist Rick Rosato and drummer Jay Sawyer joins her onstage at Birdland. Expect the focus to be on music from her most recent album Why Don't You Try. EW MINGUS BIG BAND AND MINGUS ORCHESTRA JAZZ STANDARD / FEBRUARY 14-17 The protean composer and bassist Charles Mingus forged an enduring body of work that includes ballads luscious enough to set the mood for a candlelight dinner, sting- ing political statements, and hard-driving cookers to shake the rafters. With an all- star cast of players mining this diverse and uncompromising repertoire, the Mingus Big Band has held sway at this club on Monday nights for years. But this month, Mingus music is going to rule over a weekend as well, courtesy of the venue's 12th annual Mingus Festival and High School Competition. Day-long competitions, special performances and more are on the agenda, with top student soloists sitting in with the big band on Sunday night. The Mingus Orchestra, with different instrument ation and repertoire, makes one of its periodic appearances Feb. 17. EK NOAH PREMINGER SMALLS JAZZ CLUB / FEBRUARY 19; SIDE DOOR / FEBRUARY 21 A young tenor saxophonist employing electronics and improvisations who has received great acclaim in some 10-plus years, Noah Preminger's sound is identified as contemporary and modern. He's an original, who often plays his own compositions. Born in Connecticut and now a Brooklyn resident, he's been voted a Rising Star in DownBeat magazine, and is comfortable playing in configurations from duets to large ensembles. He's inspired by Chopin, motion-picture soundtracks, a "dead composers" club, vocal music derived through ideas of Otto Preminger, current events and virtual technology. Noah has made 13 recordings, the most recent Zigsaw: Music of Steve Lampert. His current compatriots include award-winning pianist Kris Davis, trump eter Jason Palmer, saxophonist John O'Gallagher, bassist Kim Cass, drummer Rudy Royston, and keyboardist and theremin player Rob Schwimmer. MGN By Ken Dryden, Ken Franckling, Stephanie Jones, George 16 Douglas and Lovano photo by Merrick Winter, McLorin Salvant by Mark Fitton, Mela by Andrea Canter, Mingus B 207549_HH_Feb.qxp_0 1/23/20 5:56 PM Page 17 L IGHT

T.S. MONK JAZZ FORUM / FEBRUARY 21-22 Drummer T.S. Monk's hard-bopping roots have quite the lineage. Pianist, composer Thelonious Sphere Monk's son soaked up the music at home. Max Roach taught the teenager the fine art of drumming—on a kit given to T.S. by another pioneer, Art Blakey. T.S. played in his father's trio until Monk's 1975 retirement. After a foray into R&B, T.S. came back to jazz and embra ced it wholeheartedly. In 1992, he became an ambassador for his father's music. T.S.'s crackling, hard-driving style powers the band as it digs into a wide range of Monk tunes, as well as some of his own new material. He's joined by Willie Williams on tenor sax, Patience Higgins on alto sax, Theo Hill on piano and Chris Berger on bass. KF

FRANCISCO MELA ZINC BAR / FEBRUARY 22 An Afro-Cuban drummer whose gigs as an in-demand sideman have greatly elevated his status in New York, Francisco Mela's multifaceted percussive style has endeared him to many well-known musicians, starting with Grammy-winner Esperanza Spalding, as well as Kenny Barron, Joanne Brackeen and Jason Moran. He's a musician and composer whose fiery and sophisticated play ing exhibits bold taste and class, a parallel to Francisco Mora Catlett or Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez. A Berklee College of Music alumnus, Francisco has released a handful of acclaimed recordings as a leader. He's inspired by McCoy Tyner, and besides working with McCoy, has appeared with Joe Lovano and Chucho Valdés. At Zinc, Francisco's base trio of saxophonist Hery Paz and guitarist Juanma Trujil lo is augmented by bassist William Parker and pianist Cooper-Moore. MGN CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT VILLAGE VANGUARD / FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 1 Chosen as Jazz Artist of the Year in DownBeat magazine's 2019 critics poll, Cécile McLorin Salvant is a jazz singer who comes along once in a generation, if that. She combines the interpretive abilities of Tierney Sutton or Susannah McCorkle and emo- tive qualities of Billie Holiday with the technical virtuosity and vocal range of Sarah Vaughan. Cécile's repertoire spreads widely, from early, sometimes raunchy, blues delivered with ironic sass to torch French chansons. She inhabits and transforms familiar standards into exquisitely rendered jazz-art songs: Jimmy Rowles' "The Peacocks" is a highlight of her duo album with pianist Sullivan Fortner, The Window (Mack Avenue). Sullivan joins her at this gig, along with guitarist James Chirillo, alto saxophonist Alexa Tarantino and percussionist Keita Ogawa. GK MATT WILSON CAFE BOHEMIA / FEBRUARY 28-29 One of the most dynamic drummers of his generation, Matt Wilson has long been the first call for pianists like Denny Zeitlin and Bill Mays. In recent years, Matt has put more focus on leading his own groups, composing and producing a number of acclaimed CDs, most recently Honey & Salt: Music Inspired by the Poetry of Carl Sandburg. Matt's versatility as a drummer is matched by the wide-ranging scope of his songwrit- ing, which draws from diverse stylistic influences. Invited by Jimmy Katz to record a live CD for Giant Steps Arts, the drummer called upon his frequent collaborator, saxophonist Jeff Lederer, along with bassist Mimi Jones. The trio is writing new songs to debut during this engagement, which is appropriately titled "Leap Day." KD

OSMANY PAREDES JAZZ GALLERY / FEBRUARY 29 An architect of sound and sense, pianist, composer and band leader Osmany Paredes enjoys equal mastery over the gesture he creates and the spaces he leaves. The Cuba- born artist has been a vital member of the New York scene for more than a decade, sharing his virtuosic artistry with like-minded voices deeply rooted in a range of sound. Osmany's expression res ists separating components—rhythm and harmony and lyricism—instead exploring all three as one, intrinsic and indivisible. Flexing his abilities as player, musical director and producer, Osmany has performed all over the world, and appeared at iconic New York clubs including Zinc Bar and Dizzy's. His band features Yunior Terry on bass, Yusnier Sanchez on congas and percussion, and Keisel Jiménez on drums and timbal. SJ orge Kanzler, Elzy Kolb, Michael G Nastos & Eric Wendell gus Big Band by David Hrjov, Preminger by Jimmy Katz, Therrien by Pascale Methot, Wilson by Jimmy Katz. 17 207549_HH_Feb.qxp_0 1/23/20 5:56 PM Page 18

continued from page 15 4346. Sets/adm: 7:30-10pm, Late (L) Billy Kaye; Tues E except 02/4 Saul Rubin 10:30pm-1am except Fri-Sat 10:30pm-2am, Zebtet; Wed Raphael D'Lugoff Trio + 1, N Ned Sun + 5-7pm (PM); adm varies. Residencies: Goold; Fri L The Supreme Queens; Sat N Sun PM except 02/23 Spike Wilner Solo; Mon Greg Glassman. Feb 1: L Raphael D'Lugoff L Pasquale Grasso; Thurs L Spike Wilner. Qnt, N R; 2: E R, 8:30pm Jade Synstelien's Feb 1: Michael Weiss Trio, L Bob DeMeo Trio; FCBB, N R; 3: E Osso String Qrt, N R; 4: E 2: David Morgan & Kevin Blancq, L Raphael Steve Nelson, L ProudYuma Cuban Music, N D'Lugoff Trio; 3: Harvey Diamond & Cameron Russ Nolan Latin Jam; 5: E R, L Groover Trio, Brown; 4: Deanna Kirk Qrt, L Naama Gheber; N R; 6: E Radam Schwartz Qrt, L Saul Rubin 5: Jim Ridl Trio, L Julius Rodriguez; 6: Chris Zebtet , N Will Terrill; 7: E Jon Beshay, L R + Pattishall Trio; 7: Chuck Redd, L Tardo Jared Gold/Dave Gibson, N Nick Hempton; 8: Hammer; 8: Chuck Redd, L Jon Davis; 9: E Vanderlei Pereira & Brazilian Jazz Qnt, L Glenn Zaleski & Mark Zaleski, L Panas Darrell Green, N R; 9: E R, L Olegario Diaz, N Athanatos; 10: Marko Churnchetz Trio; 11: R; 10: L Ned Goold Qrt, N R; 11: E R, L Peter Michelle Walker Trio, L Vanessa Perea; 12: Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop; 12: E R, Rale Micic Trio, L Sullivan Fortner; 13: Benny L Joe Farnsworth Trio, N R; 13: L Greg Benack III Qrt; 14: Joanne Brackeen & Glassman Qnt; 14: L R; 15: N R; 16: E&N R; Ugonna Okegwo; 15: Joanne Brackeen & 17: L George Braith, N R; 18: E R; 19: E R, L Ugonna Okegwo, L John Chin; 16: Alex Wintz The Don Hahn/Mike Camacho Band, N R; 21: Trio, L Chris Flory; 17: Danny Fox Trio; 18: L R; 22: N R; 23: E&N R; 24: N R; 25: E R, L Paul Jost Trio, L Vanisha Gould; 19: Mark Itai Kriss & Gato Gordo, N John Benitez's Soskin Trio; 20: Alan Broadbent; 21-22: Ehud Latin Bop; 26: E&N R; 28: L R; 29: E Steve Asherie Trio, L Anthony Wonsey; 23: Jay Blum Trio, N R. Leonhart, L Steve Ash; 24: Bob DeVos Trio; 46 Barrow St (bet 7th 25: Tamuz Nissim Qrt, L Lucy Yeghiazaryan; GREENWICHAv S & W 4th HOUSE:St). www.greenwichhouse. org. 26: Jeremy Pelt & Champian Fulton, L Jon 212-242-4770. Sound It Out series: $15 adm Roche Trio; 27: Matt Brewer Trio; 28: Ken www.sounditoutnyc.com. Feb 6: 8pm Jeff Peplowski Qrt, L Gabrielle Stravelli; 29: Ken Davis’ The Fastness; 22: 7:30pm Brandon Peplowski Qrt, L Jon Davis. Ross’ Breath of Air. MILANO’S BAR: 51E Houston St (bet Mott & 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl. Mulberry Sts). 212-226-8844. Thurs: 2-5pm JAZZwww.jazzgallery.org. GALLERY: 646-494-3625. Sets: Carol Morgan & Panas Athanatos. 7:30&9:30pm. Feb 1: Ghidorah; 14-15: John NATIONAL ARTS CLUB: 15 Gramercy Park Ellis; 29: Osmany Paredes. South. www.nationalartsclub.org. 212-475- 116E 27th St (bet Park & 3424. Feb 10: 9-10pm Fine & Mellow feat JAZZLexington STANDARD: Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212- Michela Marino Lerman. 576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: 269 Bleecker St 7:30-8:30&9:30-10:30pm/$30; Sun 2-3pm/ NEIGHBORHOOD(bet Jones & Cornelia CHURCH: Sts). 212-691-1770. 1st free. Residencies: Sun 2pm except 02/2 Jazz Fri: 8&9:30pm free adm All Things Project For Kids Sunday Lunch feat Jazz Standard www.allthingsproject.org. Feb 7: Helio Youth Orch; Mon (R ) Mingus Monday feat Alves/Tyler Blanton Gp. Mingus Big Band except 02/17 Mingus Orch. Feb 1: $35 Vijay Iyer Trio w/spec guest The NEW SCHOOL55W 13th JA St,ZZ 5th PERFORMANCE Fl. 212-229-5488. Wadada Leo Smith; 2: closed; 3: R; 4-9: 02/7- www.newschool.edu/jazz.SPACE: Tues-Sat: 8:30- 8 $35 Ravi Coltrane Qrt; 10: R; 11: Michael 9:30pm The Stone at the New School. Feb 1: Leonhart Orch; 12: Oded Tzur Qrt; 13: Kris Davis; 4-8: Sylvie Courvoisier; 11-15: Emmaline; 14-16: Charles Mingus Festival & Marc Ribot; 18-22: Linda May Han Oh; 25-29: High School Competition feat Mingus Big Jon Irabagon. Band; 17: R; 18: Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith; 19: Chris Bergson Band; 20-23: $35 NOMAD RESTAURANT: 78 2nd Av (bet 4th & Trio 3 w/spec guest 02/20 Vijay Iyer, 02/21 5th Sts). www.nomadny.com. 212-253-5410. David Virelles, 02/22 Marilyn Crispell, 02/23 Wed: 7-10pm Deanna Kirk. Jason Moran; 24: R; 25-26: Miho Hazama & NORTH SQUARE: At Washington Square m_unit; 27-Mar 1: $35 George Coleman Qnt. Hotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal. At Public Theater. 425 Lafayette St www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212- JOE’S& Astor PUB: Pl. www.joespub.com. 212-967-7555. 254-1200. Sun: 12:30&2pm free adm Jazz Adm varies. Feb 1: 9:30pm Gideon King & Brunch Trios. Feb 2: Nicole Pasternak; 9: Roz City Blog; 19: 7pm Gary Lucas & Frenz; 21 Corral w/Paul Meyers & Jay Anderson; 16: 7pm, 22 2pm, 27 7pm: Michelle J. Rodriguez; Olivia Chiandamo; 23: Roz Corral w/Josh 22: 9:30pm Bernard Purdie & David Haney. Richman & Paul Gil. 33 NUBLU 62: 62 Av C (bet 4th & 5th Sts). KNICKERBOCKERUniversity Pl at 9thBAR St. & 212-228-8490. GRILL: www.nublu.net. Feb 8: 8pm Ben Williams; 29: www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com. Fri-Sat: 8pm benefit for Aaron Johnston. 9pm-1am. Feb 1: Nicholas Olynciw & Aaron NUBLU 151: 151 Avenue C (bet 9th & 10th Holthus; 7-8: Pete Malinverni; 14-15: Tom Sts). www.nublu.net. Feb 1: 8pm Neal Placido Trio; 21-22: Jill McCarron & Dmitri Rosenthal; 6: 8pm Dan Rosenboom; 8: 8pm Kulesnik; 28-29: Joel Forrester Trio. Ben Williams; 10: 8:30pm Gene Lake Qrt. 158 Bleecker St at NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ: 236E 3rd St (bet (LE)Thompson POISSON St. ROUGE: www.lepoissonrouge.com. Avs B & C). www.nuyorican.org. 212-780- 212-796-0741. Adm varies. Feb 2: 8pm $15/20 9386/212-505-8183. Sets: 9:30pm. Tues: $10 adm Ghost Train Orch w/Joan Wasser, Karen adm Latin Jazz feat 02/4 Chembo Corniel, Mantler, JG Thirlwell & Theo Bleckmann; 4: 02/11 Latin Jazz Big Band Night, 02/18 Willie 8pm $15/20 The NYChillharmonic + Martinez & La Familia Sxt; 1st Wed: $13 All Aberdeen + Adam Neely’s Jazz School; 20: That - Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz; 1st Sat: $15 $25-35 Cyrille Aimée. Banana Puddin’ Jazz series feat Rome Neal 1W 29th + Jam. MARBLESt at 5th COLLEGIATE Av. www.marblechurch.org. CHURCH: 212- 196 Allen St at E 686-2770. Feb 19: 7:30pm The Duke Ellington ROCKWOODHouston St. MUSIC www.rockwoodmusichall.com. HALL: Society. 212-477-4155. Thurs: 8pm Ethan Eubanks & Detroit Grease. MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av & Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476- continued on page 20

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sents the power of the sun. "Earth Theme" conjures the planet's birth, and "Volcano/Avalanche" reminds us of the Earth's shifting and turbulent landscape. "This recording is a continuation, in that my compositions, which comprise this record, and the other three—Air, Fire and Water—come from impressions of these elements," Dave says. "For example, 'Sahara,' one of the titles on the new record, evokes a picture of the music. I would have really been a film scorer, because [I see music] visually: You say red to me and I see it visually in its different facets, and it translates over to the horn." Another difference on Earth is the fact that Dave—unlike at the start of the elements recordings—is now an elder states- man and mentor. "Matt and Bobby studied with me and my wife, who teaches ear training in the Poconos," the saxophonist says. "They've been a part of my tribe, and I knew what they could do. The thing is, when you're the oldest guy in the band—in terms of experience—you bring that to the stage, and they're thirsting for that. They want to know how I think about music. Mentoring is a great thing." Mentoring is something Dave had an abundance of, having worked in Miles Davis' '70s ensembles. He recorded on the trumpeter's seminal albums On the Corner OPRANO SAXOPHONIST, COM- and Dark Magus, and with Elvin Jones on poser, educator and NEA Jazz Master several of the drummer's recordings, SDave Liebman cut his teeth in ensembles including Genesis and Live at the led by Miles Davis and Elvin Jones in the Lighthouse, during the same period. "Elvin 1970s. "I chose the soprano because I did not call out a chord, or say that bar 13 thought I could find something that could is an E-flat7," Dave says. "He didn't say be Dave Liebman," he says, "rather than much, and neither did Miles, because he Dave Liebman through Wayne Shorter, had his reputation, personality and power Miles or Coltrane." behind him. He was legendary, and Elvin He succeeded, creating his own distinc- wa s, too. He was like a father to me, with tive soprano sax sound. That's no small his sense of humanity, and the way he feat, when y ou consider that the bench- treated people. He was a big personality, marks of the instrument are John with a big smile; Miles would turn his back Coltrane, Wayne Shorter and Steve Lacy. [to the audience] and go back to his dress- The 73-year-old's powerful, poetic and ing room." piercing saxophone can be heard on the Dave took the best of Davis' and Jones' more than 200 recordings he has to his leadership styles and created many ensem- credit as a sideman and leader. That sound bles and recordings covering a wide range is the centerpiece of Dave's latest CD, of genres. His albums as a leader include Earth, with his group, Expansions, consist- First Visit in 1973 and L ookout Farm in ing of pianist Bobby Avey, saxophonist 1974. In 1981, he co-founded Quest, a Matt Vashlishan, drummer Alex Ritz and supergroup that was composed of pianist bassist Tony Marino. Richie Beirach, bassist Ron McClure and Earth is the final installment of a four- drummers Billy Hart and Al Foster. album opus that started in 1997 with Five years later, Dave left New York Water, featuring Pat Metheny, Cecil and moved to Stroudsburg, in McBee and Billy Hart. Air followed in Pennsylvania's Poconos, where he lived for 2006, with engineer Walter Quintus; then 32 years. The area was a haven for many Fire in 2016, with Kenny Werner, Jack jazz greats including Phil Woods, Urbie DeJohnette and Dave Holland. Green and Steve Gilmore. "My wife knew On Earth, the emphasis is on color and that area, and we were done with New texture, along the lines of 20th-century York," the saxophonist says." I had been in classical music. The recording's selections the city my whole life." evoke different aspects of the planet. The release of Earth coincides with "Concrete Jungle" calls to mind the city's Dave's move back to the city, and is a hustle and bustle, while "Sahara," repre- continued on page 29

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LISTINGS...continued from page 18 Sets: unless otherwise noted 7:30&9pm. Feb 1: Josh Evans, 10:30pm&12am Xiomara ROXY HOTEL: 2 Av of the Americas at Walker Laugart; 3: Tsutomu Nakai; 5: Felix Peikli, Qrt St. www.roxyhotelnyc.com. 212-519-6600. 9pm-1am free adm VandoJam feat Roxy Feb 29: 8-10pm The Café Society. Coss; 8: David Weiss; 10: Mark Whitfield; 13: RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE: 127 Orchard St George Garzone; 14-15: Jerry Bergonzi & (bet Delancey & Rivington Sts). 212-475- George Garzone; 17: Sheryl Bailey; 20: 4880. www.russanddaughterscafe.com. Last Valtinho Anastácio; 21: Chano Domínguez; Thurs: 8pm free adm The Stone at Russ & 22: Francisco Mela; 23: 4-6:45pm $25/30 Daughters Cafe. Feb 27: Dan Kaufman & Another Sunday Serenade 917-882-9539/ John Bollinger. www.vtyjazz.com feat Benito Gonzalez Trio; 183W 10th St at 7th Av. 24: Ed Cherry. SMALLS212-252-5091. JAZZ CLUB: www. smallslive.com. Sets: Early (E) 7:30-10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-1am, Night (N) 1-4am; jam following N; adm varies. BRONX Residencies: Sun N After Hours 02/2&16 w/David Gibson, 02/9&23 w/Hillel Salem; Mon L except 02/24 (R) Joe Farnsworth Gp, N AN BEAL BOCHT CAFÉ: 445W 238th St. 718- After-Hours 02/3&10 w/Ben Barnett, 884-7127. www.lindasjazznights.com. 1st 02/17&24 w/Sean Mason; Tues N After-Hours Wed: 8&9:30pm $30-10 adm Linda's Jazz 02/4&18 w/Jon Elbaz, 02/11&25 w/Malik Nights. Feb 5: Tamuz Nissim Qrt. McLaurine; Wed N 02/5&19 After-Hours ANDREW FREEDMAN HOME: 1125 Grand w/Neal Caine, 02/12 Nasheet Waits Gp, 02/26 Concourse. www.andrewfreedmanhome. tba; Fri N After-Hours 02/7 w/Wallace Roney, org. 718-410-6735. Feb 22: 3-4pm Bruce Jr., 02/14 w/JS Williams, 02/21&28 w/Corey Edwards & Hilliard Greene Duo. Wallace DUBtet; Sat N 02/1 Philip Harper 3233 East Tremont Av. Qnt, 02/8&22 Mimi Jones & The Lab Session, MAMAJUANAwww.mamajuanacafebronx.com. CAFE: 718-824- 02/15 After-Hours w/Brooklyn Circle, 02/29 8400. Tues: 8-9&10-11pm Steven Oquendo tba. Feb 1: E Scott Wendholt/Adam Kolker Latin Jazz Band. Qrt, L Joe Farnsworth Qrt; 2: E Brandon Sanders Sxt, L Joe Magnarelli Qnt; 3: E Rodney Green Gp, L R; 4: E Justin Robinson BROOKLYN Qrt, L Frank Lacy Gp; 5: E Tony Moreno Gp, L Matt Haviland Qrt; 6: E Brandi Disterheft Gp, L Jonathan Saraga Sxt; 7-8: E Rachel Z. 440 GALLERY: 440 Sixth Av. 718-499-3844. Hakim, L Quincy Phillips Gp; 9: E Claire Daly www.440gallery.com. Feb 16: 4:40-6:30pm Qrt, L Jim Greene Qrt; 10: E Ari Hoenig Trio, $10 don Me, Myself and Eye feat Yoon Sun L R; 11: E Spike Wilner Trio, L tba; 12: E Choi. Samir Zarif Qrt, L Nasheet Waits Gp; 13: E BAR BAYEUX: 1066 Nostrand Av. 347-533- Jay Rodriguez Trio, L Nasheet Waits Gp; 14- 7845. ww.barbayeux.com. Sets: 8-11pm free 15: E Uri Caine Trio, L Eddie Allen Qnt; 16: E adm. Wed: Keyed Up series; Thurs: Nick Hempton Gp, L JC Stylles Gp; 17: E tba, Grassroots Jazz Effort. Feb 5: Gerald L R; 18: E Steve Nelson Qrt, L Abraham Cleaver Trio; 12: Jeremy Pelt Qrt; 19: George Burton Qrt; 19: E Yuriy Galkin Qrt, L Noah Garzone Sxt; 26: Marta Sanchez Qnt. Preminger Qnt; 20: E Robin Verheyen Qrt, L 1008 Cortelyou Rd. 347-240- Michael Feinberg Qnt; 21-22: E Eliot BAR6033. CHORD: www.barchordnyc.com. Sun: 9pm Zigmund Qrt, L Sylvia Cuenca Qrt; 23: E Cortelyou Jam. Feb 15: 9pm “King” Solomon Chris Byars Original Sxt, L Johnny O'Neal Hicks. Trio; 24: E tba, L Jonathan Barber Gp; 25: E 486 Halsey St. 718-513-0339. JD Allen Trio, L tba; 26: E Adam Larson Qrt, BARwww.barlunatico.com. LUNÀTICO: Sun: 2-5pm Keyed Up L tba; 27: E Mike Bond Qnt, L Pat Bianchi Gp; feat Gospel Brunch. 28-29: E Winard Harper Gp, L E.J. Strickland 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope. Gp. BARBÈS:www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177. ST. JOHN’S IN THE VILLAGE: 218W 11th St. Residencies: Sun 9pm Stephane Wrembel; www.stjvny.org. 212-243-6192. Feb 14: 7pm Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Tues 9pm Slavic Soul $10 adm Yaala Ballin. Party; Wed 10pm Mandingo Ambassadors; Fri 5:30pm The Crooked Trio. Feb 5: 8pm TRIBECA199 Chambers PERFORMING St. www.tribecapac.org. ARTS CENTER: 212- Andy Statman; 11: 7pm The Underground 220-1460. Feb 13: 8pm $45/50 adm Spiritual Game ; 25: 7pm Michaël Attias & Highlights in Jazz series feat Jay Leonhart, friends. Bobby Sanabria, Aaron Weinstein, Tomoko 504 Flatbush Av. Ohno, Vito Lesczak & Nemo Acevedo BLUEBIRD718-484-9494. BROOKLYN: www.bluebirdbrooklyn.com. w/Steve Wilson; 22: 7:30pm $30/20 Janzz i Wed: 9pm-12am Keyed Up feat Noah Progress feat MIXCLA + 1. Garibedian + Jam. TURNMILL: 119E 27th St (bet Park & 61 Wythe Av. 718-963- Lexington Avs). www.turnmillnyc.com. 646- BROOKLYN3369. www.brooklynbowl.com. BOWL: Feb 6: 8pm 524-6060. Wed: 11pm-2am Keyed Up series $15 adm Jazz Is Phsh. feat Rob Duguay & Low Key Trio + spec guests. BROOKLYN58 7th Av. www.bkcm.org. CONSERVATORY 718-622-3300. OF MUSIC: 1st VILLAGE VANGUARD: 178 7th Av S at 11th Fri: 7pm $5 adm Open Stage. Feb 16: 7:30- St. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com. 10pm $15 adm Wide Open Works feat Theo Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: $35/1 drink min. Bleckmann & Ben Monder Duo + WORKS Residency (R): Mon Vanguard Jazz Orch. Feb Trio. 1-2: Jakob Bro Qrt; 3: R; 4-9: Fred Hersch 227 Fourth Av (bet Trio; 10-17: Vanguard Jazz Orch; 18-23: BROOKLYNPresident LYCEUM: & Union Sts). Park Slope. Emmet Cohen Trio feat Ron Carter; 24: R; 25- www.brooklynlyceum.com. 718-857-4816. Mar 1: Cecile McLorin Salvant Qnt. BROWNSTONE JAZZ: 107 Macon St at WALKER’S: 16N Moore St at Varick. 212-941- Nostrand Av. 917-704-9237. https://www. 0142. www.walkerstribeca.com. Sun: 8-11pm ticketweb.com/events/org/203803. Fri-Sat: Duos. 8pm-12am Concert, Fish Fry & Open Mic’s. 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson & ZINCSullivan). BAR: 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com. continued on page 22

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ILES DAVIS. LOUIS ARMSTR- ong. Barbra Streisand. All names that MJay Leonhart drops as artists he hasn't played for with his bass. All the rest— Frank, Liza, Mel, Peggy, Sonny, Dizzy, Trane—he's got covered. It's just easier to mention the few he's never played with; besides, if we listed everyone he has played with, this page would be filled. Jay has been a bass player in the Big Apple for six decades, not only a jazz bass player but in multiple genres as a first-call bassist in New York's booming music business. From the mid-1970s to the mid- 1990s, in particular, that meant five or often more recording sessions a week. Plus, he'd frequently sub for bassists in care about that, I cared about making it Broadway shows, as well as play gigs in swing, making it sound great, giving it a jazz clubs as either the featured bassist in great melody and changes, and interesting a band or a sub for the regular one. He still lyrics, because who is going to write the does those things occasionally, but now he kind of songs I'm going to write?" thinks of himself as something else. Many of Jay's songs are distilled from "The young people today don't think of his experiences as a working and traveling me as that studio bass player," he says bass player. That career started when he during a phone interview. "They think of moved to New York City after pursuing me as a singer-songwriter." music studies in Baltimore, Boston and Jay started writing and singing his own Toronto. During his early years in New songs in the 1980s, but he had been writ- York he worked with small bands led by ing poetry since high school. "When I was a Jim Hall, Urbie Green, Buddy Rich, Mike kid, I just loved rhyming words," he says, Longo and Mike Renzi, and by 1975 he had "rhyming and making sense wit h it to me become a first-call studio bassist. was always so much fun, just so much fun "When I was a young guy there was lots and I still do love it. I still love to write of work for a bass player, a very good something and rhyme it and have it make recording industry. Between 1975 and sense, while finding a good rhyme." 1995 I was kept very busy in the recording He continues, "After high school I heard studios. The pay was so good I couldn't Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell and Donald afford to go on the road, and I was also get- Fagan [of Steely Dan] all writing songs ting subs in Broadway shows, as well as about their lives in mysterious forms and jazz gigs, at night." clear forms. Stuff they knew about and Jay was also highly sought after by people they had talked to. I said that can't singers, working with Mel Tormé, Peggy be so hard, that can be fun. So right then I Lee, Tony Bennett, Maureen McGovern started and I knew it would take a lifetime and Frank Sinatra. That experience was to get this music out there, but I started formative in his own development as a writing and now here I am." singer. Where he is, Jay says, is getting a small "When you play for singers," he notes, but significant check each month from air- "you have to pay attention to the music play of his songs. He doesn't collect royal- around you. Don't express yourself—listen. ties for other people recording his songs, A lot of sin gers pay attention to the bass but that doesn't bother him. "I wrote none player, they don't want you to be back of the songs thinking that somebody's there soloing while they're concentrating going to pick this up and play it. I didn't continued on page 29

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LISTINGS...continued from page 20 367 WILLIAMSBURGBedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. MUSIC CENTER: 718-384- BROWNSVILLE HERITAGE HOUSE: 581 1654. $10 adm. Residency: Thurs 9pm Gerry Mother Gaston Blvd. www.brownsvill Eastman & Carlton Holmes w/spec guest; Fri eheritagehouse.org. 718-385-1111. 3rd Sat: 10pm Jam w/Gerry Eastman & friends. Feb 3-6pm free adm The Word on the Street Ens. 1: 10pm Daniele Germani Qrt; 8: 8:30pm COUNTING ROOM: 44 Berry St. 718-599-1860. Kevin Oliver, Jr. Gp, 10pm Ariel Bart; 9: 7pm www.countingroom.com. Sun: 4-7pm Keyed Love Jones Jazz series; 15-16: 10pm Itay Up feat The Cafe Society. Goldberg Qrt; 22-23: 10pm Matthew R. Smith 406 3rd Av. 718-532-8787. Trio. HALYARDS:www.barhalyards.com. Tues: 8-9:30pm, Late (L) 10-11pm, $10 adm/1 drink min Keyed Up series. Feb 4: Ethan Iverson Trio, L Anthony CONNECTICUT Wonsey; 11: Jonathan Goldberger, L Nate Radley Trio; 18: Tim Berne, L Ben Monder Trio; 25: Peter Watrous Gp, L Ed Cherry. BUTTONWOOD TREE: 605 Main St. 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com. Middletown. www.buttonwood.org. 860-347- IBEAM:Feb 1: 8:30-10pm Collision Unit; 22: 8-9pm 4957. Sat: 8-10pm. Feb 21: Orice Jenkins; 28: Choi/Sacks Duo. The Modern Riffs. 37 Washington Av. 718-624-0954. INFINITY HALL: 32 Front St. Hartford. 860- IL www.ilportobrooklyn.com. PORTO: Thurs-Sat: 7- 560-7757. www.infinityhall.com. Feb 20: 8pm 10pm Keyed Up feat Charlie Apicella & Iron Jake Shimabukuro. City. PALACE THEATER: 100 East Main St. 315 Columbia St. www.jalopy.biz. Waterbury. www.palacetheaterct.org. 203- JALOPY:718-395-3214. 346-2000. Feb 14: 7&9pm Louise Baranger. 966 Fulton St. 917-593-9776. SARAH’S WINE BAR: At Bernard’s. 20 West JAZZwww.fortgreenecouncil.org/jazz966. 966: Fri: 8& Ln. (Route 35). Ridgefield. 203-438-8282. 9:45pm $15 don. www.bernardsridgefield.com. Feb 23: 6:30- 8:30pm $27.50 adm $20/min tba. KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE: 2001 Oriental Blvd. 718-368-5596. The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old Lyme www.onstageatkingsborough.org. Feb 14: Inn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886. 7pm Tatiana Eva-Marie & The Avalon Jazz www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30-11pm. Band. Feb 1: Ronnie Burrage & Holographic Principle; 7-8: Cyrus Chestnut Trio; 14: LITTLEFIELD: 622 Degraw St (bet 3rd & 4th Benny Benack III Band feat Alita Moses; 15: Avs). www.littlefieldnyc.com. 718-855-3388. Joel Ross Good Vibes; 21: Noah Preminger Feb 29: 8:30pm $10/12 adm The Westerlies. Gp; 22: Dave Liebman Expansions; 28: Mike 155 5th Av. 718-640- Casey Trio; 29: Chembo Corniel Qnt. MADE7000. IN www.jazzcafe.nyc. NEW YORK: Sets: 7&9pm $20 adm. Feb 1: Kennedy Administration Band. 80N 6th St. 646-779- LONG ISLAND NATIONAL8455. www.nationalsawdust.org. SAWDUST: Feb 5: 8pm $20 adm Rafiq Bhatia; 7: 8pm $25 Samora Pinderhughes; 26: 7pm $25 John Zorn’s GRASSO’S: 134 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor. Stone feat Miles Okazaki & Dan Weiss. www.grassosrestaurant.com. 631-367-6060. 509 Atlantic Av at 3rd Av. The JAZZ LOFT: 275 Christian Av. Stony ROULETTE:www.roulette.org. 917-267-0363. Feb 27: 8pm Brook. 631-751-1895. www.thejazzloft.org. $18/25 adm Chris Pitsiokos & CP Unit. Sets: 7-9:30pm. Wed: Jam. 375 Lorimer St. LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY-POST: 720 SCHOLESwww.scholesstreetstudio.com. STREET STUDIO: 718-964- Northern Blvd. Brookville. www.liu.edu/post. 8763. Feb 2: 7:30-9:30pm Russ Lossing Qrt www.tillescenter. org. 516-299-2895. Feb 2: feat Lena Bloch. 7pm $40 adm Jae Sinnett’s Zero to 60 Qrt 18 Whitwell Pl. w/spec guest Justin Kauflin; 14: 8pm $60-33 SHAPESHIFTERwww.shapeshifterlab.com. LAB: 646-820-9452. The Tap Pack. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E) LONG ISLAND WINTERFEST: Wineries East 7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm. Feb End of Long Island. www.liwinterfest.com. 13: E Rebecca Hart & the Wrong Band; 21: E Feb 7-Mar 8: ev weekend. Kent State University Jazz Studies. PATCHOGUE THEATRE FOR THE PER- 456 Nostrand Av at Jefferson FORMING ARTS: 71 E Main St. Patchogue. SISTAS’Av. www.sistasplace.org. PLACE: 718-398-1766. Sat: www.patchoguetheatre.org. 631-207-1313. 9&10:30pm $30/25 adm. Feb 1: Rod Williams; Sets: 8pm. Feb 6: $20 adm Judy Carmichael 8: African Rhythms tribute to Randy Weston; & friends; 16: $35-65 The Tap Pack; 27: $39- 15: Dwight West; 22: Kenny Davis; 29: tba. 69 Branford Marsalis. 636 Dean St. www.soap TREME: 553 Main St. Islip. 631-277-2008. SOAPBOXboxgallery.org. GALLERY: Ev other Sun 3-5pm Piano www.tremeislip.com. Sets: Sun&Wed 7- Hang (PHG) by David Berkman & Jimmy 11pm; Thurs-Sat 8pm-12am. Greenfield. Sets/adm: 7:30-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 8- 9pm, PHG 3-5pm; $20/10 except PHG $10. Feb 1: PHG feat Carmen Staaf, Art Hirahara, NEW JERSEY Vladimir Neselovskyi & David Berkman, 6:30pm Albert Marques; 5: Caili O’Doherty; 7: Pablo Vergara; 8: Ari Hoenig & Dan Weiss; 12: ESSEX Sean Wayland Solo; 13: Glenn Zaleski & 275W Market Tomoko Omura; 15: PHG feat Jeb Patton, BETHANYSt. Newark. BAPTIST www.bethany-newark.org. CHURCH: 973- Marko Churnchetz & Brian Charette; 20: 623-8161. Feb 1: 6-7:30pm Jazz Vespers feat Hayes Greenfield; 21: David Berkman Trio; Samara McClendon. 22: Chano Dominguez Trio; 26: Bruce Barth At Rutgers University. 15 Solo; 28: Octavio Bugni; 29: PHG feat tba. CLEMENT’SWashington PLACE: St. Newark. Sets unless other- 476 Classon Av. 718-230- wise noted: 7:30pm. www.facebook.com/ SPEEDY0061. www.speedyromeo.com.ROMEO’S: Sun 12-4pm Keyed Up feat Corin Stiggall Trio. continued on page 24

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-*" -", Ê 9Ê / NEW JERSEY JAZZ By Don Jay Smith HENDRIK MEURKENS TAVERN ON GEORGE / FEBRUARY 20 Hendrik Meurkens excels on two very different instruments: vibes and harmonica. He's considered by many to be the heir to the harmonica crown worn by Toots Thielemans, but his first serious instrument was the vibraphone, which he studied at the Berklee College of Music. World-renowned for his instantly recognizable samba jazz, Hendrik has a mesmerizing mel odic style, deeply influenced by Brazilian music. With more than a dozen CDs to his credit, he has not strayed from his feeling that jazz should be both beautiful and accessible. His virtuosity and musicianship have enabled him to record and tour with many superb artists, including Jimmy Cobb, Paquito D'Rivera, Charlie Byrd and Astrud Gilberto. In New Brunswick, Hendrik appears with pianist Misha Tsiganov, bassist Joe Fitzgerald and drummer Samuel Martinelli. RODNEY MARSALIS NJCU / FEBRUARY 22 With father Ellis as patriarch and mentor of an acclaimed musical family that includes brothers Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo and Jason, the Marsalis name is known across the globe. Over the past two decades, cousin Rodney Marsalis has made his mark as an exceptional trumpet player. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, as a young prodigy he won scores of competitions. Rodney currently serves as principal trumpet with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. He also tours with Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, a group that blends jazz with other musical genres, wowing audiences with virtuoso performances ranging from Renaissance to New Orleans jazz. The Philadel phia Inquirer calls the ensemble "compelling" and "impressive," and Wynton declares, "No one plays absolutely beautifully all the time…unless you're my cousin Rodney." CARRIE JACKSON DEER HEAD INN / FEBRUARY 22 Carrie Jackson learned to sing in her local church in Newark, studying with the renowned Howard "Duke" Anderson. She attributes her emotional and passionate style to predecessors Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Dinah Washington and Nancy Wilson. But she has her own recognizable approach , a smooth, soulful sound that has enabled her to tour around the world and perform with a range of artists including Stanley Jordan, Earl May, Buddy Terry and Norman Simmons. The Star-Ledger calls her "a rich-voiced blues, ballads and jazz singer who knows how to put a song across," and Cadence magazine says she "takes the audience by storm with her charm and temperament." Pianist Dave Braham, bassist Takashi Otsuka and drummer Les McKee join Carrie. She also performs at Candlelight Lounge Feb. 15. VINCE ECTOR SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH / FEBRUARY 29 Drummer Vince Ector sports an impressive résumé. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, spent six years with the United States Army Band, and has worked with jazz luminaries including Freddie Hubbard, Randy Weston, James Moody and Jimmy Heath. Vince is both an accomplished musician and a dedicated educator: He is a lecturer in jazz percussion at Princeton University, on the Jazz for Teens faculty at NJPAC, and a sought-after artist in residence. His current tour supports the 2019 release of his critically acclaimed recording Theme for Ms. P, dedicated to his mother. His music blends jazz, funk and pop, reflecting his diverse tastes. His Plainfield gig includes alto saxophonist Justin Jones, guitarist Paul Bollenback, organist Pat Bianchi, and a special guest: saxophonist Anthony Nelson.

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LISTINGS...continued from page 22 2202. First Sun: 3-5:15 pm CornerstoneJazz jazz973. 3rd Thurs: 5:30-7pm Wells Fargo series. Feb 2: Mark Gross Band. Jazz for Teens, 7:30-9:30pm Jam by James TAVERN ON GEORGE: 361 George St. New Austin, Jr. Brunswick. www.tavernongeorge.com. 732- 545-6205. Wed-Thurs: 8-11pm free adm The GATEWAY CENTER PLAZA 4: 100 Mulberry New Brunswick Jazz Project/ www.nbjp.org. St. Newark. 973-624-8880. Feb 5: Victor Gould Trio; 6: Behn Gillece Qrt; NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CEN- 12: Keith Franklin Trio; 13: Lucy TER: 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466-5722. Yeghiazaryan Qrt; 19: Benito Gonzalez Trio; www.njpac.org. Feb 29: 7:30pm $59 adm 20: Hendrik Meurkens Qrt; 26: Victor Jones Bokanté w/Michael League. Trio; 27: Gerry Gibbs Qrt. 1 SOPAC Way. South Orange. 973-313- SOPAC: MONMOUTH 2787. www.sopacnow.org. Feb 16: 3pm 99 Monmouth St. $15/20 adm Wynton Marsalis & Juilliard Jazz COUNTRed Bank. BASIE www.countbasietheatre.org. THEATRE: 732- Duke Ellington Ens, 7pm $20 Dave Stryker; 842-9000. Feb 26: 8pm $35-79 adm Branford 22: 8pm $32-42 Lisa Fischer & Taylor Eigsti. Marsalis Qrt. SUZYQUE’S BBQ & BAR: 34 S Valley Rd. At Senior West Orange. www.suzyques.com. 973-736- HERBCenter ECKERT South Brunswick AUDITORIUM: Municipal Complex. 7899. Free adm. Sun: 2-5pm Brunch 540 Rte 522. Monmouth Junction. w/Curtis Lundy Ens. Feb 3&17: 8-10pm www.sbarts.org/jazz-cafe. 732-329-4000X Glenn Franke's BigBand. 7635. Feb 7: 7:30pm $6 adm Gumbo HUDSON Gumbas. The BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN: 141 Bright St. MORRIS Jersey City. www.brightsidetavern.com. 201- 6 Normandy Heights 435-1234. Mon: 8pm Keyed Up feat BICKFORDRd. Morristown. THEATRE: 973-971-3706. www.morris Brightside Tavern Trio. museum.org/jazz-showcase. Feb 10: 7:30- FOX & CROW: 594 Palisade Av. Jersey City. 9pm Dan Levinson & Molly Ryan. www.foxandcrowjc.com. 201-984-2775. 100 S 150 Bay St. MAYOSt. Morristown. PERFORMING www.mayoarts.org. ARTS CENTER: 973-539- HEADROOMJersey City. BAR www.headroombar.com. & SOCIAL: 201- 8008. Feb 13: 7:30pm $69-26.10 adm The Tap 963-4565. Sets/adm: Sun 1:30-5:30pm/free; Pack. Fri-Sat 7:30-10:30pm/$20; $15 min. Sun: All- Female Jam. Feb 14: Geovanni Arencibia & MORRISTOWN50 S. UNITED Park Pl. Morristown. METHODIST 973- Songoson; 28: Andrea Brachfeld & Insight 538-2132.CHURCH: Feb 15: 7:30pm Leonieke 29: Mike Casey Trio & Zaccai Curtis. Scheuble Trio. 2039 24 Main St. Madison. 973- NEWKennedy JERSEY Blvd. CITY Jersey UNIVERSITY: City. www.njcu.edu. SHANGHAI822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com.JAZZ: Free adm. 201-200-2000. Feb 22: 8pm $35 adm The Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm; Tues 6:30-9pm; Wed- Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. Thurs 7-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 6:15&8:45pm. Closed Mon. Feb 1: Eric Mintel Qrt; 7: Blue HUNTERDON 90 Main St. Flemington. Soul Qnt; 12: Warren Vaché; 14: John Korba FLEMINGTONwww.flemingtondiy.org. DIY: Feb 21: 7:30pm/$15 & Rob Paparozzi; 16: Daryl Sherman; 29: adm Horizons Qrt. Dave Stryker Trio. MERCER PASSAIC 101 Rd. WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY: 300 1867Ewing. SANCTUARY www.1867sanctuary.org/series AT EWING: jazz. Pompton Rd. Wayne. www.wpunj.edu. 973- 609-392-6409. Feb 2: 2pm Luiz Simas; 8: 2pm 720-2371. Sets: 4pm. Feb 9: Bill Charlap & Joe Plowman & the Philadelphians; 9: 2pm Jon Faddis Duo; 16: Tribute to Harold Corinne Mammana; 29: 8pm Andrew T. Miles Mabern. & Evan Miklosey. SOMERSET At Princeton University. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER: 18 Stirling Rd. ALEXANDER68 Nassau HALL: St. Princeton. 609-258-5000. Watchung. www.watchungarts.org. 908-753- www.princeton.edu. Feb 22: 8pm $15/5 adm 0190. Feb 22: 8-10pm The Big Easy Mardi Jazz Vocal Collective w/Claudia Acuña. Gras Bash feat Thaddeus Exposé, Arlee Leonard, Michael Green, Marty Eigen. CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St. Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609- UNION 695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/$10 16 PROSPECT WINE BAR & BISTRO: 16 min. www.jazztrenton.com. Feb 1: Joe Ford; Prospect St. Westfield. 908-232-7320. 8: WebT; 15: Carrie Jackson. www.16prospect.com. Tues: 8pm free adm 15 Feb 4&18: Arturo; 11&25: Carrie Jackson & HOPEWELLEast Broad VALLEY St. Hopewell. BISTRO 609-466-9889. & INN: the Jazz All Stars. www.hopewellbistro.com. Thurs: 6-9pm/ SHILOH BAP TIST CHURCH: 515-521W 4th $15/5 don Jazz On Broad. Feb 6: Luiz Simas St. Plainfield. www.shilohplainfield.org. 908- Trio; 13: Larry Fuller Trio; 20: Tom Tallitsch 754-9053. Feb 29: 4-6pm Vince Ector. Trio; 27: Marty Grosz 90th B’day Party. 91 University Pl. McCARTERPrinceton. 609-258-2787. THEATRE: www.mccarter.org. NEW YORK STATE Feb 11: 7:30pm Gregory Porter; 28: 8pm Joey Alexander Trio. MIDDLESEX CATSKILL MOUNTAIN PIZZA COMPANY: 378 George 51 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock. 845-679-7969. GEORGESt. New STREET Brunswick. ALE www.gsalehouse.com. HOUSE: www.catskillmountainpizza.com. Wed: 9pm 732-543-2408. The New Brunswick Jazz Jazz Night. Project/www.nbjp.org. Tues: 8-11pm Emer- 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro. ging Artists + Jam. Feb 4: Hank Allen- Thewww.liveatthefalcon.com. FALCON: 845-236-7970. Barfield; 11: Liam Sutcliffe; 18: Graham Sets/adm: 8pm, Sun 11am Brunch (B); $20 Kozak; 25: Ryan Permaul. don suggested. Falcon Underground (FU). Feb 1: 7:30pm KJ Denhert & The New York OLD FRANKLIN SCHOOLHOUSE: 491 Middlesex Av (RT 27). Metuchen. 862-368- continued on page 28

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ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE

By Elzy Kolb

Keyed up "Tyshawn had a residence at the Kitchen IANIST MARILYN CRISPELL HAS for several nights and asked me to play one all-star improvisational music creden- night. The setting was very theatrical, in a tialsP stretching back to the '70s. Over the way. He wanted the room to be completely decades she's gigged and recorded with the dark, with just very low red lighting. The likes of Anthony Braxton, Pulitzer Prize- atmosphere influenced the music, which finalist Wadada Leo Smith, Anthony was totally free," she explains. Davis, Steve Lacy, Gerry Hemingway, In just the past year or so, Marilyn has Gary Peacock, Paul Motian, Henry demonstrated her versatility on other Grimes, Joseph Jarman and a host of oth- albums, including Dreamstruck (Not Two), ers. Her playing has been documented on with her frequent collaborators, drummer dozens of albums as a leader or collabora- Harvey Sorgen and bassist Joe Fonda. tor, as well as an appearance on Marian "We're playing compositions and free stuff. McPartland's "Piano Jazz." There's an element of not knowing what's going to happen," which the pianist thrives on. On Dream Libretto (Leo) Marilyn is joined by violinist Tanya Kalmanovitch and keyboardist Richard Teitelbaum on a five-part composition. "I had been wanting to put this out for five years. There's a memorial piece for my parents and others," Marilyn notes. Seven piano and violin duets round out the album. The Woodstock-based pianist doesn't play the Big Apple too often, "Travel gets complicated," she notes. But this month she joins Trio 3 at Jazz Standard on Feb. 22 for an evening of music. Whoever coined the phrase "power trio" could have been talking about the collaboration of bassist Reggie Workman, drummer Andrew Cyrille and saxophonist Oliver Lake, aka Trio 3. Marilyn's Feb. 22 Jazz Standard gig with the threesome is part of Trio 3's four- night run, featuring a different pianist each evening; other sets include Vijay Iyer (Feb. 20), David Virelles (Feb. 21) and Marilyn Crispell, Jazz Standard Jason Moran (Feb. 23). Marilyn hasn't had a regular band in Her collaboration with Reggie, Andrew years, but she certainly hasn't been idle. and Oliver stretches back over several She's stayed busy with solo keyboard proj- decades and various ensembles and config- ects and "playing with people who invite urations, including frequent outings as a me." quartet. This time, "Reggie called me out of Joe Lovano is among those extending the blue, I was so happy. I've missed play- invitations. Marilyn has been touring with ing with them very much. I think it's the the saxophonist and appears on his 2019 first time the four of us have gotten togeth- recording Trio Tapestry (ECM), with er in 20 years. I'm sure we've all changed drummer Carmen Castaldi rounding out in that time musically, but I expect it to be the threesome. "The music sounds differ- like getting together with old friends. I ent from the record when we play it live," don't know what's going to happen, and she muses. "Manfred Eicher produced it that's exciting," she says. and he has different concepts of recorded "I imagine we'll all bring some of our versus live music, which led to interesting own stuff, and maybe do some free playing. ideas for arrangements." They asked me to bring in some music. I've Trio Tapestry ranked high in the 2019 never been a prolific writer, I prefer to NPR Jazz Critics Poll, as did The improvise rather than write. But I'm Adornment of Time (Pi), on which Marilyn pulling out some old tunes we used to play. pairs with drummer Tyshawn Sorey. It's been a very long time." continued on page 26

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ANOTHER REASON... continued from page 25 known in the U.S. Though he worked with Keep an ear out for a variety of new artists such as Cannonball Adderley, projects Marilyn has in the works for 2020, Sarah Vaughan, Sergio Mendes and Leny among them: more touring with Joe Andrade, who recorded his compositions, Lovano, as well as the release of another Durval released only one recording as a recording with him later this year. She leader. "It's the most wonderful album, also has gigs lined up with Dave Douglas with a fantastic cast of musicians and per- and Susie Ibarra, and a trio with Mike formers," Kerry says. "He always support- Formanek, as well as solo bookings and a ed the careers of others. Durval was a trio recording as a leader. "I've been tying sought-after accompanist and great pro- up a lot of loose ends. It feels like it's going ducer rather than a renowned soloist." to be a productive time. I feel stirrings of A performance and recording grant for a thing wanting to happen," Marilyn muses. two-part Durval Ferreira tribute from "I feel like I have new energy for doing Portland's Regional Arts and Culture things lately. I was kind of burned out for Council supported the project, which pre- a while." sented a dual challenge. Kerry aimed to Hear now play a concert of the Brazilian composer's Seeking out seldom-heard material and works as close to the source as possible, making it their own is an ongoing goal for and also reimagine his material for the many musicians who enjoy the thrill and recording. To prepare, Kerry—who recalls challenge in expanding repertoires and first seeing arrangements by the guitarist musical horizons. Kerry Politzer may and composer in a workshop with percus- have discovered her melodic holy grail sionist Vanderlei Pereira—combed online when she heard Brazilian musicians in archives such as imnub.org for tunes New York playing compositions by Durval Durval penned pre-1970, and transcribed Ferreira. 30 of them. "For the first part of the project, I did a concert in Portland playing 16 of his tunes, close to his version. For the record, I wrote all of the arrangements, reharmonizing them, using new time signatures. I love Brazilian jazz and bossa nova and wanted to put my own spin on the material." She was accompanied in concert and on the album by her band Bossa PDX, which includes her husband, the noted pianist George Colligan, on drums. "We've played together since 2000. He's always listening, he always seems to know what you need," she says. Multi-instrumentalist John Nastos, guitarist Ben Graves, bassist Tim Carey and percussionist Simon Lucas are also Bossa PDX regulars. On Diagonal, Kerry provides vocals on several of the 11 tunes. She sang on some of her previous albums, but wasn't satis- fied with the results. "I started taking singing lessons in Portland, and was emboldened to try again to do something with singing," she says. "I love the Kerry Politzer, Jazz Forum Brazilian bossa nova vocal tradition. I love to listen to it, it's soothing an upliftingo t Kerry recently released her sixth listen to and perform." album, Diagonal: A Tribute to Durval Kerry heads east to celebrate the Ferreira, on which she delivers a mix of release of Diagonal at the Jazz Forum on tunes the Brazilian composer and guitarist Feb. 23; the gig also marks the New York wrote or co-wrote, along with three origi- debut of her originals written for the nals inspired by him. "He operated at the Durval tribute. Saxophonist Laura Dreyer, intersection between bebop and bossa a long-time friend and colleague, joins her nova. I wanted them to be in his style, with on the bandstand of the Tarrytown club. bebop-y melodies and Brazilian rhythms," "We met in 1996, when we were both in notes the Portland, Oregon-based pianist. Diva," the pianist notes. "She's an Diagonal is only the second album to pay arranger and compos er who has played a tribute to Durval, who died in 2007. His lot of Brazilian music. We're bi-coastal col- daughter Amanda Bravo also released a laborators, playing together in Oakland, recent homage. Portland and New York." Rounding out the Durval earns high marks from quartet are bassist Eduardo Belo and Brazilian-music cognoscenti, but isn't well- drummer Mauricio Zottarelli.

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HOT FLASHES

By Seton Hawkins

Emmet Cohen: "There are fewer musicians these days who To Learn from Legends were close to the source, who worked with HE YEAR 2020 PROMISES TO BE Louis Armstrong or interacted with a remarkable one in the career of Charlie Parker," he explains. "That's so Tpianist and composer Emmet Cohen. As valuable, and I don't think it can be exactly he enters his 30s, Emmet has seen his captured in a traditional educational set- career evolve from that of a rising star to ting. We need to spend time around the jazz that of a leading talent in his field. As his masters, the artists in their 70s and 80s." star rose, Emmet also distinguished him- The Masters Legacy series Emmet self as an artist deeply dedicated to estab- launched embraces this mission, as each lishing ties with and celebrating the lega- album not only pairs Emmet's band with a cies of jazz's ma sters, touring with legends guest appearance by a jazz master, it also like Benny Golson, Ron Carter, Jimmy includes lengthy interviews and oral histo- Heath and more. Indeed, Emmet has taken ries to document the life and music of the this celebrating of jazz's traditions even master. "It was so important for all of us to further, launching the Masters Legacy be around the jazz masters more and learn series in 2017, featuring live performanc- from them," he explains. "So the goal was es, interviews and recordings with some of not only to bring myself closer to the source the music's luminaries. Volumes three and of this music, but my entire generation, the four of the series, released in late 2019, musicians of my time." find Emmet paired with Benny Golson and As his career continues to develop, Tootie Heath on volume three and with Emmet will increasingly find himself in George Coleman on volume four. the role of mentor, and as such he'll be tasked with imparting these same lessons to younger artists, a notion he is actively contemplating. "I try to hire younger people in my band and pass on what I can," he explains. "But I am still learning. What I found by working with the jazz masters is that they are so open to learning from any- body. That's the key to being a jazz musician: You have to stay open, and you have to stay accessible." Following a lengthy bout of touring, Emmet returns to New York for a trio run at the Village Vanguard. While the drum chair is held by longtime collaborator Evan Sherman, the bass role is filled by one of jazz's most enduring legends: Ron Carter. "I find that in working with each jazz master you learn a new lesson from them. Ron Carter is a lesson in stoicism, professional- ism and preparation. He is the most focused jazz musician I've ever been around. He has such attention to detail, and he tries to make the music new and fresh every single night. He's always stretching." Emmet Cohen performs at the Village Vanguard Feb. 18-23 with his trio. To Emmet Cohen learn more about the dates, or to find out more a bout the Masters Legacy series, visit While jazz's history was shaped by an www.emmetcohen.com. apprenticeship model in which younger artists joined the touring bands of elders to Education learn the craft, recent decades have seen a Jazz at Lincoln Center's Swing steep decline in this approach, making University begins its winter term in Emmet's efforts all the more crucial. continued on page 28

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FRESH TAKES

By Addie Vogt

HILE THE BASS TROMBONE IS For this show, she is joined by LaFrae not the most common instrument in Sci on drums, Arcoiris Sandoval on piano Wjazz, Rebecca Patterson demands for it and Iris Ornig on bass. "All of these musi- the attention it deserves. Since graduating cians are top-notch players with amazing from Berklee College of Music in 2014 and personalities that come through in their moving to New York City, she has played playing, and they have really been encour- with some of the most prominent big bands aging and supportive of what I am trying ot in the world, including the Dizzy Gillespie do with my music," Rebecca says. All-Star Big Band, the Count Basie Orchestra, the Mingus Big Band and the Rebecca Patterson plays Jazz at Christian McBride Big Ban d. "I fell in love Kitano Feb. 11. with the color the instrument added to larger ensembles like big bands and orches- tras," she says. Though Rebecca uses her instrument in a supportive role with big bands, this month she takes the lead when she presents her original music in a quartet setting at Kitano. "There aren't nearly as many people playing bass trombone in an impro- visatory way as there are with other instruments like saxophone," she notes. Rebecca sees this as an opportunity to innovate and take advantage of the instrument's unique qualities and textures in her compositions.

HOT FLASHES... The Analog Jazz Orch; 19: 7:30pm Common continued from page 27 Tongue w/Diana DeMuth; 23: Don Byron Qrt. LYDIA’S CAFE: 7 Old US Hwy 209. Stone February. Classes on South African jazz, Ridge. www.lydias-cafe.com. 845-687-6373. Sets: 7-10pm. Feb 1: Steve Raleigh Trio; 8: New Orleans jazz and Duke Ellington will The Jazz Cats; 14: Patricia Dalton & John be held alongside the Jazz 101 survey Espositio; 29: Bob Shaut Qnt. class. For more information, visit 2 N Bway. www.jazz.org/swingu. MAUREEN’SNyack. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. JAZZ CELLAR: 845- 535-3143. Sets/adm: unless otherwise noted Valentine's Day Sun 6pm, Fri-Sat 8; $20. Feb 1: + 9:30pm Freddie Bryant Qrt; 7: Mark Soskin Trio, Freddy Cole offers his "Songs for 10pm free Jam w/Freddie Jacobs & friends; Lovers" program in a special set at Dizzy's 8: + 9:30pm Billy Drummond Qrt; 14: + Club, paired with a special prix fixe menu. 9:30pm Tanya Garzia; 16: Gabrielle Stravelli Visit www.jazz.org/dizzys for more infor- Qrt; 21: Andrea Brachfeld Qrt; 22: Bobby mation. At the Village Vanguard, the Deitch Trio; 28: David Stern/Marc Copland Vanguard Jazz Orchestra does a special Qrt. 3 Friendly Ln. Valentine's Day show during their week- MILLBROOKMillbrook. www.millbrooklibrary.org. LIBRARY: 845- long run. To find out more, visit www.vil 677-3611. Sets/adm: 5-6:30pm/free. Feb 8: lagevanguard.com. Vocalist Mary Stal- Endea Owens; 29: Russell Hall. lings brings her quartet to Smoke Jazz 6093 Main St. and Supper Club on Valentine's Day. To MOUNTAINTannersville. TOP www.mountaintoplibrary.org. LIBRARY: make a reservation, visit www.smoke 518-589-5707. Sets/adm: 7-8:15pm/free. Feb jazz.com. Up at the Jazz Forum, vocalist 7: Endea Owens; 28: Russell Hall. 330 Main St. Beacon. 845-202-7447. and songwriter Sherman Andrews QUINN’S:www.quinnsbeacon.com. Feb 10: 8:30pm makes a Valentine's Day appearance; go to $10 David Torn & Dean Sharp. www.jazzforumarts.org for more details. 379 Main St. Beacon. TOWNE845-855-1300. CRIER www.townecrier.com. CAFÉ: Feb 21: 8:30pm $55 adm Spyro Gyra. 151 Canal St. LISTINGS... TRATTORIAEllenville. www.trattoriamarbella.com. MARBELLA: 845- continued from page 24 647-9269. Feb 15: 7:30-10:30pm Tom Brendel Unit; 9: B Judith Tulloch Band, 8pm Eric & Son. Person Qrt; 12: 7pm FU Jazz Sessions; 16: continued on page 29

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JAZZ ANECDOTE BY BILL CROW Bill 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. Zoot Sims was one of the many tenor saxophonists who took Lester Young's style as a starting point for their own development. But Zoot also idolized Coleman Hawkins. He once told me, "Hawk never played a wrong note in his life." Zoot had a classic Volvo that he was very fond of. He had it completely overhauled, had it painted red, and polished up the chrome. He was showing it to Hawkins one day, and when Hawk turned the handle on the passenger door to look inside, the handle came off in his hand. He handed it to Zoot, who went around to the driver's side and opened the door for Hawk, and then put the handle in the glove compartment. Because the door handle had come off in the hand of his idol, Zoot never had it repaired. The handle remained in Zoot's glove compartment for the rest of his life.

LIEBMAN... continued from page 19 Joining them are saxophonist Steve Wilson, violinist Aaron Weinstein, per- reminder of his time in the country. "These cussionists Bobby Sanabria and four elements—fire, air, water and earth— Memo Acevedo, and a surprise guest. are a picture of my reflections on my The trio also plays Mezzrow on Feb. Stroudsburg years," he says. "We moved 23. back to New York because we had our time out there. We brought up our daughter, and we were able to make a scene there. LISTINGS... And not to be morbid, but if I began in New continued from page 28 York, I'm going to end in New York." Dave Liebman’s Expansions per- PENNSYLVANIA forms at Deer Head Inn Feb. 21, The Side Door Feb. 22, and Dizzy’s Club 5 Main St. Delaware Feb. 28- March 1. WaterDEER Gap,HEAD PA. INN: www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424-2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Thurs 8- 11pm, Fri-Sat 7-11pm. Adm varies. LEONHART... Residency (R): Thurs Jam w/Bill Wa sher & continued from page 21 friends. Feb 1: Larry Fuller Trio; 2: Bill Charlap Solo; 6: R; 7: Bill Warfield & the on the lyrics and changes. You learn a Hell’s Kitchen Funk Orch; 8: Nancy & great sense of discipline. Of course, when Spencer Reed; 9: Bibinger & Mazzaroppi you sing and play like I do, you've learned Duo; 13: R; 14: Nancy Coletti Trio; 15: something: I never get in my own way." Marianne Solivan; 16: Erin McClelland Band; 20: R; 21: Dave Liebman Expansions; 22: Carrie Jackson & All Stars; 23: Billy Test Jay Leonhart brings his trio, with Trio; 24: 7:30-10:30pm Matt Vashlishan & pianist Tomoko Ohno and drummer The Water Gap Jazz Orch; 27: R; 28: Bill Vito Lesczak, to Jack Kleinsinger's Goodwin Qrt; 29: 7:30-10:30pm Lewis Porter Qrt. Highlights in Jazz 47th Anniversary continued on page 31 Gala on Feb. 13 at Tribeca PAC.

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot House Contributing Photographer While roaming the showcases at the APAP conference at the NY Hilton, I ran into Allan and Pat Harris just as they discovered a full-page NY Times' article— complete with color photos—about Allan and his musical "Cross That River." The show tells the story of black cowboys in the American West, and Allan has made it his mission to keep th is slice of history alive.

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YRO BAPTISTA'S SAGACIOUS and expressive face is framed by white hairC and a promising goatee. You won't necessarily find him dressed in a long, flowing gown, yet he might chant like a high-priest, even when he is not performing. While the chant may not be to sum- mon some lofty spirit, he is a die-hard practitioner of a unique musical religion: anthropophagia. The word is derived from the Greek, and means "eating one's own species." But in Cyro's world the meaning is hardly that dire. The practice comes from a celebrated palimpsest, Manifesto Antropófago, written by the Brazilian poet Oswald de Andrade in 1928 in poetic prose using the During that time he spread the musical modernist style of Une Saison en Enfer (A gospel of Manifesto Antropófago, first in Season in Hell) by the legendary French São Paulo and then New York in 1980, poet Arthur Rimbaud in 1873. Among from where he evangelized the rest of the other things the manifesto suggests an world. His illustrious musical path crossed empirical truth: "Before the Portuguese those of a galaxy of stars from Daniel discovered Brazil, Brazil had discovered Barenboim and Kathleen Battle to Paul happiness." Simon, Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins and On the matter of "eating one's own legendary percussion innovator Naná species," Cyro is unabashed. But his vora- Vasconcelos. cious appetite is only for devouring cultur- About Naná, who helped Cyro on his al topography of the world. He is a premier iconic debut record Vira Loucos: Cyro percussion colorist who dreams in and Baptista Plays the Music of Villa-Lobos speaks the language of the world's myriad (Avant), Cyro reveals with profound grati- drums in an otherworldly rhythmic dialect tude, "He was my greatest mentor." After all his own. scores of recordings and performances The pulse of the earth is more than a Cyro remembers one with special awe: rhythmic beat to Cyro. It is, he says, the "Playing for 750,000 people in Central heartbeat of life itself. "I am discovering Park with Paul Simon, Michael Brecker, more and more that my hearing is not nor- Steve Gadd and Olodum!" mal, by any means. I can hear words, His latest work however, might top sounds and sometimes rhythm patterns everything else. "I called it Glosso Lalia, with a great deal of a personal interpreta- which is 'speaking in tongues,' with a heavy tion that is not always consistent with connotation of religious trance. Sometimes reality. The sounds of the environment, I dream with a melody, but birds can do it both nature and urban, in many situations at any time they desire. So Glosso Lalia salvage my day," he avows. "I feel the combines the instantaneous poetry of melody as being the mystic part of the birds' mystic improvisation," he says. music universe." Cyro dwells in the song of this universe. Cyro Baptista presents Glosso It has informed his music for 40 years. Lalia at Dizzy's Club Feb. 26-27.

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QUEENS 14 Memorial Hwy. New ALVINRochelle. & FRIENDS: www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant. com. 914-654-6549. AIRTRAIN JAMAICA STATION: 93-02 201 S Division & Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica. www.theairtrainjazz BEANRUNNEREsther St. CAFÉ:Peekskill. 914-737-1701. festival.com. Thurs: 5-7pm. Feb 6: Kevin www.beanrunnercafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8- McNeal; 13: Reggie Woods; 20: Ed Jackson; 10:30pm $15 adm. Feb 1: Jeremy Baum HB3 27: Camille Gainer Band. Trio; 8: Wali Ali Band; 15: The Carlos Jimenez 34-07 30th Av. Long Island City. Mambo Qnt; 22: Native Soul; 28: Haven DOMINIES:718-728-1834. Sun: 9pm-12am Keyed Up feat Street; 29: Fat Boi's Brass Band. Christian Coleman’s Trample Man. EMELIN THEATRE: 153 Library Ln. 137-35 Northern Mamaroneck. www.emelin.org. 914-698- FLUSHINGBlvd. Flushing. TOWN www.flushingtownhall.org. HALL: 0098. Sets: 8pm. Feb 1: $60-45 adm Joe 718-463-7700. 1st Wed: 7pm $10 adm Jam Lovano & Dave Douglas Sound Prints Qnt; 7: w/Carol Sudhalter. $45-35 Cyrille Aimée. 192-07 Linden Blvd. St FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 199N JACKSONAlbans. www.jacksonroom.com. ROOM: 718-525- Columbus Av at E Lincoln Av. Mount Vernon. www.pjsjazz.org. 914-636-4977. 2nd Sun: 2387. Last Sat: 8-11pm. 8&10pm $20 adm 5:15-9pm $25 adm Second Sunday Jazz incl snacks/beverage feat Ed Jackson Qrt. series. Feb 9: Sage. JAMAICA CENTER OF ARTS & LEARN- 2 Bruce Av. ING: 161-04 Jamaica Av. Jamaica. HARRISONHarrison. www.harrisonpl.org. PUBLIC LIBRARY: 914-835-0324. www.jcal.org. 718-658-7400. 2nd Thurs: 8pm Feb 22: 2pm Libby Richman & Co. $10 adm Thursday Night Jazz series. Feb 13: 1 Dixon Ln. Tarrytown. 914-631- Luis Perdomo. JAZZ1000. FORUM: www.jazzforumarts.org. Sets/adm: Sun LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: 4&6pm $15/20; Fri-Sat 7&9:30pm $20/25. 34-56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274. Feb 1: $25/30 Christian Sands Trio; 7-8: www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat George Garzone & Jerry Bergonzi Qnt; 9: 12-5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm Rodrigo Nassif Trio; 14-15: Sherma Andrews; Guided Tours of Louis Armstrong House. 16: Victor Jones Qrt; 21-22: $25/30 T.S. Monk TERRAZA 7: 40-19 Gleane St. Elmhurst. Sxt; 23: Kerry Politzer Brazilian Jazz Qrt; 28- www.terraza7.com. 718-803-9602. Sun: 29: Tony Glausi Qnt. 9:30pm-2am $7 adm Jam w/John Benitez Trio; 2nd&4th Wed: 9pm TR7 Jam w/John Hot House is not responsible for any errors in the listings which may Yao & Peter Brendler. have occured from late changes or incorrect information supplied to us. Please call the venues or check websites for up to date calendars.

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