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Allan Harris Giacomo Gates

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Sponsored by Dot Time Records WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler RADITIONS, AND THE SONGS to Pascalle Bouef's funky organ and a that helped form them in the jazz and backbeat from drummer Shirazette blackT vocal heritage, loom large on the new Tinnin; and a romantic version of the from two singers that comprise James Moody/Eddie Jefferson this Winning Spins. Allan Harris belongs classic "Moody's Mood For Love." The lat- to the school of romantic, bluesy crooners ter is particularly fetching, with Pascalle's stretching from Nat "King" Cole to Brook backing Allan's balladic choruses up Benton and Joe Williams, and has in fact to the bridge, where the tempo picks up for recorded a tribute to Cole. Jazzmeia Horn, the piano "vocalese" solo, dropping again a new voice whose debut is this , con- for the coda. tinues and extends a lineage of female jazz The band, which also includes Allan singing that broadens in technique from and Freddie Bryant on guitars and bassist and to Russell Hall, gets to swing out on Allan's , and in activism and social "Swing" and brings an easy, loping feel to commentary from Billie Holiday and Lena "I Remember You," notable for Pascalle's Horne to Nina Simone and Abbey Lincoln. incisive organ solos. Allan's sentimental Nobody's Gonna Love You Better (Black side comes out, tempered by a sprightly Bar Jukebox Redux), Allan Harris (Love , on his "Mother's Love (Nobody's Records), finds Allan mixing pop/soul hits Gonna Love You)," Pascalle switching from and standards from his formative years piano to organ for the vampy coda. Allan with four originals, including a funkier references 's soul jazz ver- version of his "Blue Was Angry" that origi- sion of "More Today Than Yesterday" and nally appeared on his impressive tribute to recalls Nat Cole's heartbeat tempo on a black cowboys, Cross That River song standard associated with Nat, "Ruby." All cycle. The non-original selections are wide in all, this is an eclectic vocal album that ranging, from a bossa/samba, "Doralice," hangs together with Allan's rich, honeyed sung in Portuguese and Steely Dan's hip- voice and a band that exemplifies the ster "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" done of a black bar jukebox. A Social Call, Jazzmeia Horn (Prestige/Concord), rivals Cecile McLorin Salvant's as an immensely impressive debut for a jazz vocalist, especially consid- ering that she is still in her early 20s and many jazz singers take decades to mature and develop their artistry. The album title has a double . "Social Call" was a signature Betty Carter song (by and ) and the title also expresses Jazzmeia's "call in peace about issue affecting peace." Jazzmeia is strongly influenced by Betty, and includes not only "Social Call" but the Carter original, and tour-de-force of tempi and rhythm change-ups, "Tight." Tenor saxophonist Stacey Dillard engages in four-bar trades with Jazzmeia's exuber- ant scat on "Tight," while she begins "Social Call" over just Ben Williams’ pizzi- cato bass. He is one of the album's core rhythm section, along with pianist Victor Gould and drummer Jerome Jennings. While Betty is a major influence, Jazzmeia's voice is much rangier, with also more tonal and timbral variety. So, it is not surprising that she channels her inner Sarah on "East of the Sun," begun like Sarah's with a full chorus of just voice and bass, or that she can conjure the pure dul- cet tones of Sarah and Ella in a legato mood on the pensive Jimmy Rowles/Norma Winstone ballad "The Peacocks," delivered over just Victor's piano, Josh Evans adding continued on page 29

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UPPER (Above 70th Street) 92Y: 1395 Lexington Av at 92nd St. 212-415- 5500. www.92y.org. Jul 18-20&25-27: 7:30pm Jazz in July Festival feat 07/18 , , , Sandy Stewart, Ken Peplowski, , , , Howard Alden, & , 07/19 , , , Bill Charlap, David Wong & Kenny Washington, 07/20 Jane Monheit, Bill Charlap, , Jon Gordon, , Gary Smulyan, Sean Smith & , 07/25 Cécile McLorin Salvant, Bill Charlap, , & Kenny Washington, 07/26 Bill Charlap, Harold Mabern, Roger Kellaway, Aaron Diehl, John Webber, & Eric Alexander, 07/27 , Warren Vaché, , John Allred, Ken Peplowski, Nick Russo, Bill Charlap, Peter Washington & Paul Wells. BILL’S PLACE: 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7th Avs). www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212-281- 0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill Saxton Band. CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet 92nd & 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, L 11:30pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat E 8pm-12am, L 12:30-3am. Free adm/$10 min. Trios except Mon&Thurs Duets. L Jam. Residencies: Sun E Open mic w/Keith Ingham, L Kelly Green Duet; Mon Jon Weiss; Tues Marc Devine; Wed E Open mic w/Les Kurtz, L Nathan Brown; Thurs L Kazu; Fri L Ben Zweig; Sat L T. Kash. Jul 1: Walter Williams feat Gitesha; 6: Dan Furman; 7: Kate Cosco; 8: Michika Fukumori; 13: Junko Sakai; 14: Nicholas Masters; 15: Justin Lees; 20: Ken Simon; 21: Fuku/Chihiro; 22: Alan Rosenthal; 27: Takaaki Otomo; 28: Julia Banholzer; 29: Mike Lattimore. COOPER HEWITT MUSEUM: 2 E91st St (bet 5th & Madison Avs). www.cooperhewitt.org. 212-849-8400. Jul 13: 6-9pm $13/15 adm Jazzmeia Horn Qnt; 27: Juilliard Jazz Trio. FARAFINA CAFÉ & LOUNGE HARLEM: 1813 Amsterdam Av (bet 149th & 150th Sts). www.farafinacafeloungeharlem.com. 212- 281-2445. Mon: 7:30&9:30pm $10 adm. Fri- Sat: 11pm-4am Keyed Up series. Jul 3: closed; 8&22: 8:30-11pm Jazz In The Heightzz; 10: Peter & Will Anderson; 17: Andrea Brachfeld Qrt; 24: TK Blue w/Greg Murphy; 31: Allen Hoist Qrt. GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster. 310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001. Sets: 7:30&9:30pm. Jul 1: $15 adm Bruce Harris; 6: $20 Johnny O'Neal; 7: $15/20 Jesse Fischer & Soul Cycle; 13: $15 Camille Thurman & Darrell Green Trio; 15: $20 Michael Mwenso & the Shakes; 22: $15/20 Chris Turner & The DropOuts. GRANT’S TOMB: Riverside Dr & W120nd St. www..org. 212-866-4900. Wed: 7-

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8:30pm free adm. Jul 5: Winard Harper; 12: Sonny Fortune; 19: ; 26: . LUCA’S JAZZ CORNER: At Cavatappo. 1712 1st Av (bet 88th & 89th Sts). 212-987-9260. www.lucasjazzcorner.com. Sets/adm: Mon 7- 10pm free adm Roger Lent & friends; Tues 8- 10pm $10; Thurs 9-11pm $10. Jul 6: Charlie Apicella & Iron City feat Madame Pat Tandy; 11: Jay Leonhart; 12: 6-8pm Bucky Pizzarelli Trio; 13: Citizens of the ; 18: Jam by Mike Sailors; 20: Marianne Solivan Trio; 25: Dennis Joseph Qrt; 27: Jon Erik Kellso Qrt. MARCUS GARVEY PARK: 122nd St at Manhattan Av. www.jazzmobile.org. 212- 866-4900. Fri: 7-8:30pm free adm. Jul 7: Qrt; 14: Lezlie Harrison; 21: tba; 28: Brianna Thomas. MINTON’S: 206W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). 212-243-2222. www.mintonsharlem.com. Sets: Sun 6:30- 10pm, Fri-Sat 7-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 12-3pm Brunch (B). Sun: Singer Meets Saxophonist. Jul 1: Tom Tallitsch; 2: B w/Brandon Bain; 22: Lauren Henderson. NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM: 58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348- 8300. www.jmih.org. PARIS BLUES: 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd at 121st St. www.parisblues harlem.com. 212-222-9878. Sets: Early (E) 5- 9pm, Jam 9pm-1am. Free adm. Sun: E Double G & the Possee, 9pm 1st&3rd La Banda Ramirez, last Elliot Pineiro & Sumbaswing. Mon: Keyed Up series w/John Cooksey Qrt; Tues: The Sultans of Soul; Wed: Les Goodson & the Intergalatic Soul Jazz Band; Thurs: Tyrone Govan & Top Secret; Fri: tba; Sat: alternate The 69th Street Band/The Antoine Dowdell Gp. RUMSEY PLAYFIELD: Central Park. 212-360- 2756. www.summerstage.org. Jul 1: 5-10pm free adm The Bridge feat Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks w/Catherine Russell + Tatiana Eva-Marie & the Avalon Jazz Band w/spec guest Stephane Wrembel + Kat Edmonson + Aurora Nealand & Royal Roses. SHRINE: 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (bet 133rd & 134th Sts). 212-690-7807. www.shrinenyc.com. Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. Residency (R): Sun 5-8pm Jam w/Lu Reid. Jul 1: E Aya Ishida Sxt, 8-10pm Jack Henry Different Swing Trio feat Joyce Davoren; 2: R, 8-11pm The Shrine Big Band; 5: E Larry Corban Electric Trio, L Jocelyn Shannon Jazz Qrt; 6: E B.J. Jansen, L Joe Pino Qnt; 9: R; 10: E Nicholas Ujhazy Trio; 11: E Chris Gillette Trio; 12: E Tucker Flythe Qrt, L LoveTet; 13: E Takeshi Otani Band, L Rina Komai; 16: R; 18: E Elise Wood Duo; 19: E Eugene Seow Qrt; 21: E Juan Carlos Polo; 22: E Dylan Buzz Gold Trio; 23: R; 28: E Josiah Boornazian; 30: R. SILVANA: 300W 116th St at Frederick Douglass Blvd. www.silvana-nyc.com. 646- 692-4935. Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. Jul 3: E-L Joe Breidenstine Qnt, 8-9pm Keira Harman Gp; 5: E Fortunate Explorers Jazz Collective; 6: E-L Nick Grinder Gp; 10: E Jon Menges Gp; 12: E Isaac Darche Gp; 13: E-L Sam Hoyt; 14: E Jocelyn Shannon Qrt; 15: E Gideon Forbes Sxt; 17: E The Sugar Hill Trio; 20: E-L Brandon Lee; 21: E Dylan Buzz Gold Trio; 24: E Joel Forrester Qnt; 25: E Elise Wood Duo, L Joe Pino Qnt; 31: L Larry Corban Electric Trio. SMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 2751 Bway (bet 105th & 106th Sts). 212-864-6662. www.smokejazz.com. Sets: Early (E), Late

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(L), Brunch (B); Sun B 11:30am,1&2:30pm, E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm; Mon E 7&9pm, L 10:30pm; Tues-Thurs E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm; Fri-Sat E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:45pm &12:45am; Adm/min vary. Residencies: Sun B Annette St. John Trio, L Willerm Delisfort Qrt; Mon (R) E Qrt, L Smoke Jam w/Vincent Herring; Tues (R) E except 07/4&11 Mike LeDonne & Groover Qrt, L Emmet Cohen Trio; Wed (R) E Lezlie Harrison, L Mel Davis B-3 Trio; Thurs L Nickel & Dime OPS; Fri L 07/7&21 John Farnsworth Qrt, 07/14 Simona Premazzi, 07/28 Patience Higgins & Sugar Hill Qrt; Sat L except 07/15 Johnny O’Neal & friends, 07/15 Simona Premazzi. Jul 1-2: Eric Alexander Qrt; 3: R; 4: E Emmet Cohen B3 Qrt, L R; 5: R; 6: Carolyn Leonhart; 7-9: Trio; 10: R; 11: E Akiko Tsuruga Qrt, L R; 12: R; 13: Allan Harris; 14-16: Orrin Evans Qnt; 17-19: R; 20: Spike Wilner Qnt feat Ryan Kisor; 21-23: Tribute to Bobby Hutchinson feat Warren Wolf; 24-26: R; 27: Charles Turner; 28-30: One for All; 31: R. The WEST END LOUNGE: 955 West End Av. 212-531-4759. www.thewestendlounge.com. Jul 9&30: 4-7pm Sunday Serenade 917-882- 9539/www.vtyjazz.com $25 adm feat 07/9 Clifton Anderson Qnt w/Antoine Rooney, 07/30 Tribute to w/, Mark Gross, Duane Eubanks, Gerald Cannon & Donald Edwards. MID-TOWN MANHATTAN (Between 35th & 69th Street) ALICE TULLY HALL: 1941 Bway (65th St bet Bway & Amsterdam). 212-671-4050. www.lin colncenter.org. Jul 11&14: Lincoln Center Festival feat 07/11 7pm screening of Naked Lunch w/Live Orchestral Accompaniment, 07/14 8pm Prime Time Band w/, Kidd Jordan, David Murray, . BIRDLAND: 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). 212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. Sets: 8:30&11pm, except Mon 7&9:30pm, Sun 6,9&11pm. Adm varies. Residencies: Sun 9pm except 07/9 (R) Arturo O’Farrill Afro- Latin Jazz Orch; Mon 9:30pm Jim Caruso Cast Party; Wed 5:30-7pm David Ostwald & Eternity Band; Fri 5:15- 7pm Rob Middleton & Birdland Big Band; Sat 6pm 07/1&15 Eric Comstock/Sean Smith, 07/8,22&29 Veronica Swift. Jul 1: Saxophone Summit w/, Dave Liebman & ; 2: Nancy Valentine, 9pm R; 4-8: Django Reinhardt NY Festival All Stars w/spec guests 07/4-5 Veronica Swift, 07/6-7 , 07/8-9 Jazzmeia Horn; 6: 6pm Alemay Fernandez feat Shawn Letts; 9: Sean Harkness & Will Galison; 11-15: Alicia Olatuja; 13: 6pm Mark Winkler w/spec guest ; 16: Native Soul, 9pm R; 18- 22: ; 20: 6pm Nestor Torres; 23: Miggy Augmented Jazz Orch, 9pm R; 25- 29: Qnt; 27: 6pm Darin Brown Trio; 30: Joe Alterman Trio, 9pm R. BRYANT PARK: 6th Av (bet 41st & 42nd Sts). www.bryantpark.org. 212-768-4242. Mon-Fri: 12:30-2:30pm Piano in the Park feat 07/3-7 Issac ben Ayala, 07/10-14 Victor Lin, 07/17-21 Charlie Judkins, 07/24-28 Russ Kassoff, 07/31-08/4 Bertha Hope; Wed: 6-8pm Around the World series feat 07/5 Ben Rosenblum, 07/12 Erica Mancini + Albert Behar + Yuri Lemeshev, 07/19 Simone Baron + Erica Mancini + Dmitry Sokolovsky + Yuri Lemeshev + Albert Behar + Will Holshouser.

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CLUB BONAFIDE: 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd & SWING 46: Jazz & Supper Club. 349W 46th St 3rd Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com. (bet 8 & 9th Avs). www.swing46.com. 212- 646-918-6189. Sets: Early (E) 7:30pm, Late 262-9554. Sets: Sun-Thurs 8:30-11:30pm, Fri- (L) 9:30pm, Late Night (N) 11pm. Jul 1: E Sat 9:30pm-1am. Residencies (R): Mon Taulant Mehmeti Project, L Ayman Boujlida Swingadelic; Tues George Gee Swing Orch; Qrt; 8: L-N Circular Time Gp; 12: E Erika Wed: Stan Rubin Orch w/Joe Politi. Jul 1-2: Matsuo Qnt, L Sebastian Menares Band; 14: Lavay Smith; 3-5: R; 6: Harlem Renaissance L-N Joe Gallant & The Illuminati Orch; 15: L- Orch; 7: Ron Sunshine Orch; 8: Jerry N The Chardavoine Band; 19: L Ryan Slatko Costanzo; 9: Mike Sailor; 10-12: R; 13: Salsa; Trio; 20: E Mark Wade Trio, L Bobby Spellman 14: Ron Sunshine Orch; 15: Gordon Webster; & Revenge of the Cool Nnt; 27: E Michelly 16: Sarah Hayes; 17-19: R; 20: David Berger Cordova/Yukako Yamano. & the Sultans of Swing; 21: George Gee DAMROSCH PARK: 62nd St (bet Columbus & Swing Orch; 22: Crescent City Maulers; 23: Amsterdam Avs). 212-721-6500. www.mid Vanessa Trouble & Red Hot Swing; 24-26: R; summernightswing.org. Music: 7:30-10pm. 27: David Berger & the Sultans of Swing; 28: $17 adm. Jul 4: David Ostwald & Louis George Gee Swing Orch; 29: Crescent City Armstrong Eternity Band; 6: Ron Sunshine Maulers; 30: Nick Palumbo; 31: R. Orch + George Gee Swing Orch; 12: Michael TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs). Gamble & the Rhythm Serenaders; 15: Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497- Harlem Renaissance Orch feat Tulivu-Donna 1254. Sets: Sun 8-11pm; Mon&Wed L 8- Cumberbatch Henry. 11pm, N 11pm-12:30am; Tues E 8-9:20pm, L DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA: At Jazz @ 9:40-11pm, N 11pm-12:30am; Thurs 9- Lincoln Center. 10 Columbus Cr at 60th St. 11:30pm; Fri 9pm-1am; Sat E 6-7:30pm, L 8- 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258-9800. Sets/ adm 10:30pm, N 11pm-1:30am. Adm: Sun-Wed unless otherwise noted: 7:30&9:30pm, free/$5 min, Thurs-Sat $10/10 min. Jul 1: E 11:30pm Late Night Sessions; Sun $40, Mon- Ken Kobayashi, L Rocco John Duo, N Wed $30, Thurs-Sat $45; $10 min. Jul 1-2: $35 Candice Reyes; 2: Elijah Thomas; 3: L Alden 07/2 Willie Jones III Qnt; 3-10: closed; 11: Hellmuth, N Nick Semenykhin; 4: E tba, L Mike Moreno Lotus Qrt; 12-16: Monty Sunhyun Yoo, N Alan Kwan; 5: L Andrew Alexander & Junkanoo Swing; 17: $25 Joan Licata, N Marius Duboule; 6: Kazuki Belgrave Sxt w/spec guest Kirk Lightsey; 21- Yamanaka; 7: Sharp Tree Trio; 8: E The 23: Jon Faddis; 24: Jumaane Smith; 25: $35 Highliners, L Ali Bello, N Annie Chen Trio; 9: Akua Allrich; 26: $35 Marcus Strickland & Tomoko Yanagita; 10: L Marcos Toledo, N Twi-Life; 27-30: Catherine Russell; 31: $35 Arthur Sadowsky; 11: E-L tba, N Keri Sachal Vasandani & friends. Late Night w/Jul Johnsrud; 12: L Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, N 1: Poole & the Gang; 4-8: closed; 11-15: Raquel Rivela; 13: Linda Presgrave; 14: Jeffery Miller; 18-22: Bruce Harris; 25-29: Takenori Nishiuchi; 15: E Kathryn Allyn, L Simon Moullier. Ken Kobayashi, N Craig Brann; 16: Bill IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St at Stevens; 17: L Devenny Bennett, N Nicholas Bway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454. Brust; 18: E Sprow, L Alex Fondelli, N Mon-Tues: 8-11pm Vince Giordano & The Motonori Kobayashi; 19: L Abel Mireles, N Nighthawks. Jasper Dutz; 20: Adam Kahan; 21: Kuni IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582-2121. Mikami; 22: E Yukiyo Masuda, L Daniel www.theiridium.com. Jul 12: 8:30pm $25/35 Bennett, N Sharp Tree; 23: Dorian Devins; 24: adm Jaimoe & Jasssz Band; 17: 8pm $25 Ed L Wishing on Stars, N Mykola Shevelov; 25: Palermo Big Band; 18: 8:30pm $25 Victor E Andrew Kushnir, L tba, N Dayeon Seok; 26: Lesser; 29: 8pm $25/35 Bonerama. L Michael Gallant, N Gil Schwartz; 27: Senri JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212- Oe; 28: Takenori Nishiuchi; 29: E Greg 885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets/adm: Sun Deangelis, L Yuko Togami, N Song Yi Jeon; 12-2:30pm, Mon-Tues 8-11pm, Wed-Sat 8- 30: Kengo Yamada; 31: L Yun Hunug, N 9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $40 buffet, Mon-Tues Danna Reedy. free/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $17/$20 min, Fri- Sat $32/$20 min. Residencies (R): Sun Jazz Brunch w/Tony Middleton; Mon Jam w/Iris LOWER MANHATTAN Ornig; Tues Addison Frei Solo. Jul 1: Trio; 2-4: R; 5: Alexis Parsons (Below 34th Street) Qrt; 6: Harvey Diamond Trio; 7: Trio; 8: Roni Ben-Hur Qrt; 9-11: R; 12: 55 BAR: 55 Christopher St (bet 6th & 7th Avs). Megumi Yonezawa Trio; 13: Alemay 212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early Fernandez Qrt; 14-15: Dick Hyman/Ken (E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late Peplowski; 16-18: R; 19: Rob Duguay & (L) 10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st Songevity Trio feat Jon Davis; 20: Ben Thurs: E Amy Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe; Rosenblum Trio; 21: Michael Blake Qnt; 22: 2nd Thurs: E Nicole Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E Tessa Qrt; 23-25: R; 26: Art Lande Souter; last Wed: E Paul Jost; last Fri: E Qrt; 27: Victor Jones Qrt; 28: Brandon Wright Kendra Shank. Qrt; 29: Valerie Capers Qrt; 30-31: R. B FLAT: Basement 277 Church St (bet Franklin SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Av at & White Sts). www.bflat.info. 212-219-2970. 54th St. (Citicorp Bld). www.saintpeters.org. Sets: Mon 8-11pm; Wed 8-11:30pm; Sat 212-935-2200. Wed: 1pm $10 don Midtown 10pm-12am. Trios. Mon&Wed: Jordan Young. Jazz at Midday; Sun: 5pm free adm Jazz Jul 1: Mioko Sparrow; 8: Ken Kobayashi; 15: Vespers. Jul 2: Lance Bryant; 5: Eugene Shailah Edmonds; 22: Takeshi Asai; 29: Marlow & Heritage Ens; 9: Dan Pratt Qrt; 12: Michi Fuji. Giacomo Gates Trio; 16: Emilio Teubal Qrt; BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 11th St (bet Bway & 19: Dick Hyman; 23: Ken Simon Qrt; 26: University). www.bahainyc.org. 212-222- Geoff Galante/Rossano Sportiello; 30: Cindy 5159. Tues: 8&9:30pm $10/15 adm. Jul 18: Scott. James Jabbo Ware & the Me We & Them STANLEY H. KAPLAN PENTHOUSE: 165W Orch; 25: Mike Longo Trio. 65th St (bet Bdway & Amsterdam). 10th Fl. BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212-529- www.lincolncenter.org. 212-875-5000. Jul 5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: Sun 12&16: Lincoln Center Festival feat 07/12 8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30-7:45pm, 6pm documentary Ornette: Made in America, Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30,9:30& 07/6 2pm Brad Lubman & Ensemble Signal. 11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 drink min/set

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except Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink min/set, E Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431- free. Trios unless otherwise noted. Mon- 9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-Erik Thurs: E Emerging Artists series; Mon: L Kellso & friends. Jul 9: w/Scott Robinson; Vocal Mondays series. Residencies (R): Sun 16: w/Warren Vaché/Allan Vaché. Peter Mazza, Wed L Jonathan Kreisberg. Jul FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675- 1: Jonathan Saraga; 2: R; 3: E Paul Jubong 6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min. Lee, L Laura Angyal; 4: E Sagi Kaufman, L Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late Nadav Lev; 5: E Horace Bray, L R; 6: E Prawit (L), Night (N); E 7pm except Sun-Mon&Fri Siriwat, L Caroline Davis; 7: Sebastian 6pm; L 9pm except Thurs&Sat 10pm, Fri add Noelle; 8: Samir Zarif; 9: R; 10: E Alan Kwan, 10:30pm; N 1:30am except Sun 1am, Mon- L Laura Campisi; 11: E Tommy Holladay, L Wed 12:30am. Residencies (R): Sun E Terry Dan Aran; 12: E Michael Bliss, L R; 13: E Waldo & Gotham City Band, N Brandon Vaughn Stoffey, L Justin Lees; 14: Sebastian Lewis & Renee Cruz; Mon N Billy Kaye; Tues Noelle; 15: Jostein Gulbrandsen; 16: R; 17: E E except 07/4 Saul Rubin Zebtet; Wed E Andrew Shillito, L Valentina Marino; 18: E Raphael D'Lugoff Trio + 1, N Ned Goold; Fri L Peter Amos, L Bobby Katz; 19: E NanJo Lee, The Supreme Queens; Sat N Greg L R; 20: E Tommaso Gambini, L Kevin Clark; Glassman. Jul 1: E Billy Kaye, L Raphael 21: Steve Herberman; 22: Caleb Curtis; 23: R; D'lugoff Qnt, N R; 2: E R, 8:30pm Jade 24: E tba, L Valerie Farber; 25: E David Kuhn, Synstelien & FCBB, N R; 3: E Ben Paterson L Mark Cocheo; 26: E German Damianich, L Duo, L Marcus Persiani, N R; 4: E Luca R; 27: E Joey Lamb, L Adam Larson; 28: Sataniello, L John Benitez, N Craig Wuepper; 5: Quentin Angus; 29: Tom Dempsey; 30: R; 31: E R, L Corey Wallace Dubtet, N R; 6: E Maniacs E Daniel Dickinson, L Chiara Izzi. of the Fourth Dimension, L Saul Rubin Zebtet, N ared : 131W 3rd St at 6th Paul Nowinski; 7: E Dida Pelled, L R + J Av. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. Gold/Dave Gibson, N Nick Hempton; 8: E Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am Late Vanderlei Pereira & Brazilian Jazz Qrt, L Night Groove series, Sun 11:30am&1:30pm Camile Gainer Jones, N R; 9: E R, L Diallo Sunday Brunch. Adm varies. Jul 1-2: House, N R; 10: L Ned Goold Qrt, N R; 11: E Cassandra Wilson; 3: Hypnotic Brass Ens; 4: R, L Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz New Orleans Swamp Donkeys; 5: Maurice Workshop; 12: E R, L Harold Mabern Trio, N Brown; 6-9: ; 10: Joe R; 13: L Greg Glassman Qnt; 14: E Joe Manis Gransden Big Band; 11-16: feat Organ Trio, L R; 15: L Cecil Brooks III, N R; Benny Golson & Wallace Roney; 17: John 16: E&N R; 17: L George Braith, N R; 18: E R; Colianni Jazz Orch; 18-23: ™ 19: E R, L The Don Hahn/Mike Camacho Big Band; 24: Avi Singolda; 25-30: Spyro Band, N R; 21: L R; 22: L Organ Monk, N R; Gyra; 31: Eddie Palmieri feat . 23: E&N R; 24: L Alexi, N R; 25: E R, L Itai Late Night Groove w/Jul 1: Ricardo Grilli; 7: Kriss & Gato Gordo, N John Benitez & Latin (U)nity; 21: Evan Sherman Big Band. Sunday Bop; 26: E&N R; 27: L P.O.D; 28: L R; 29: N R; Brunch w/Jul 2: Hendrik Meurkens Samba 30: E&N R; 31: N R. Jazz Qrt; 9: Crooner Colin Hunter w/Joe JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl. Sealy; 16: tba; 23: Rotem Sivan Trio; 30: tba. www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets: 7:30&9:30pm $15/10 adm, $22/12 Fri-Sat. Jul CORNELIA STREET UNDERGROUND: 29 10: 6pm Workshop by Simon Barker; 11: Cornelia St. www.corneliastreetcafe.com. Simon Barker Gp; 12: Jacob Sacks 212-989-9319. Sets unless otherwise noted: 40Twenty; 14-15: Aaron Parks; 18-19: $30-15 Sun 8:30&10pm, Mon-Thurs 8&9:30pm, Fri- & friends; 20: ; Sat 9&10:30pm. Adm varies. Jul 1: Russ 21: Brooklyn Raga Massive; 23: Le Boeuf Johnson Qrt; 2: Kurt Elling; 5: 6pm Annie Brothers; 27: Frvnkie; 28: Chris Morrissey. Chen Qrt, 8pm Alex Brown Trio, 9:30pm : 116E 27th St (bet Park & Abelita Mateus; 6: Julien Labro/Olli Soikkeli Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212- Qrt; 7: Paul Jones Sxt; 8: Peter Brendler Qrt; 576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: 10: 6pm Keri Johnsrud Qrt; 11: Andrew Van 7:30&9:30pm, Sun Brunch (B) 11am& Tassel Qrt, 9:30pm Julian Shore Qrt; 12: 1:30pm; $30 except Mon-Wed $25, B $10/$35 Jeong Lim Yang Qnt, 9:30pm Yuhan Su Qnt; all-inclusive. Residencies: Sun B except 07/2 13: Amanda Monaco Qrt, 9:30pm Aaron The Smokestack Brunch; Mon (R) Mingus Burnett & the Big Machine; 14: Nate Radley Monday feat . Jul 1-2: Dr. Qrt; 15: Dan Weiss Trio; 16: Adriano Santos $35 Lonnie Smith & Evolution; 3: R; 4: Darcy Qrt, 10pm Engenheiros; 18: 6pm Andrew James Argue & Secret Society; 5: Ryan Schiller Qrt, 8pm Justin Wert Qrt; 19: Jeremy Keberle & Catharsis; 6-9: Powell Qrt, 9:30pm Johnathan Lowery Qnt; Qrt; 9: B w/Noah Garabedian; 10: R; 11: 21: 6pm Daniel Meron Trio; 22: Noah Jamie Baum & Short Stories; 12: Christine Preminger/Rob Garcia; 25: Sergej Avanesov Tobin; 13-16: ’s Latin Side All- Qrt; 26: 6pm Nick Brust, 8pm Eugenia Choe Stars; 16: B w/Gabrielle Stravelli; 17: R; 18- Trio, 9:30pm Song Yi Jeon Qnt; 27: Emi 19: Jakob Bro Trio; 20-23: 07/20- Makabe Qrt, 9:30pm Tomoko Omura Qnt; 28- 22 & Think Free, 07/23 & The Easy Way; 23: B 29: Brian Landrus Orch; 28: 6pm Dongfeng w/Adam Larson; 24: R; 25: Romero Lubambo Liu Trio; 30: 10pm Jakob Dreyer Qrt. Gp; 26: Organ Trio; 27-30: The CUTTING ROOM: 44E 32nd St (bet Christian Sands Trio + spec guests 07/29-30 Madison & Park Av). 212-691-1900. www.the Antonio Hart; 30: B w/Josh Lawrence; 31: R. cuttingroomnyc.com. $20/25 adm. Jul 17: JOE’S PUB: At Public Theater. 425 Lafayette St 8pm The New Alchemy Jazz Orch feat Terell & Astor Pl. www.joespub.com. 212-967-7555. Stafford; 19: 7:30pm Darren Lyons Gp Adm varies. Jul 8: 7:30pm Monica Raymund; w/spec guest David Sancious; 29: 12am 9: 7pm Jeff Franzel, 9:30pm The Westerlies & Jazz is PHSH. friends feat Theo Bleckmann; 30: 9:30pm DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 Monroe Michael Mwenso’s Melting Pot feat Jonathan St (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473- Ragonese. 0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com. LE POISSON ROUGE: 158 Bleecker St at Sun: 6pm In-Store shows. Jul 23: Billy Mintz Thompson St. www.lepoissonrouge.com. Qnt. 212-796-0741. Adm varies. Jul 5: 8pm $20/25 DROM: 85 Ave A (bet 5th & 6th Sts). 212-777- adm Tony Allen Qrt; 19: 7pm Will Sessions 1157. www.dromnyc.com. Jul 2: 8pm Laura w/Kendra Morris & Monk One. Campisi; 11&25: 7:30pm Silver Arrow Band. METROPOLITAN ROOM: 34W 22nd St (bet. The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich & continued on page 20

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Area. He first met Dizzy at Basin Street West, in San Francisco when he was 13 and played with him for the first time a few years later at The Jazz Workshop. "Dizzy walked by my table toward the dressing room, and I said, 'Hey Diz, are you going to play the ending of '?'' And he said, 'You got your horn, you play it.' So, Dizzy invited me up on the bandstand. I played the ending and we played 'Satin Doll,' and 'Get That Money Blues,' and that's how I met Dizzy." Jon played many concerts with Gillespie, and their recordings include Dizzy Gillespie Jam and To Diz, With Love. He was the director and featured soloist in Dizzy Gillespie's United Nation Orchestra and directed the Dizzy Gillespie 70th Birthday Big Band and the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars. Although Jon enjoyed being Gillespie's protégé, his inner voice beckoned in his early thirties. "I said, 'Dizzy, I think I've got to stop playing with you because I've become too associated with you and I want to get my own ,' and Dizzy looked at me and said, 'It's about time.' He said he's HE SOURCE OF JON FADDIS' been waiting for me to say that for years, stratospheric, post-bop sound is Dizzy but I was content to play with him." Gillespie,T Jon's mentor, friend and idol. Just as Dizzy built his style from his "He was my hero," the 64-year-old trum- predecessors including , Jon peter says. "Just like kids today have found his voice as a student of other trum- posters of LeBron James, Michael Jordan pet kings. "I was aware of and and Stephan on their wall, I had posters of Louis Armstrong. And my teacher, Bill Dizzy." Catalano, told me about Snooky Young, So, it's fitting that during Dizzy's cen- Bill Chase and Maynard Ferguson. They tennial year, Jon—who Dizzy proclaimed were my earliest influences. Then I started as "the best trumpeter ever, including me!" buying records by Roy Eldridge, Freddie —will pay tribute to the legend at Hubbard, , and 's Dizzy's Club Coca- . And now I'm listening to all Cola. of those young whippersnappers out "It's an honor for me to celebrate Mr. there," Jon says with a laugh. Gillespie," Jon says from his home in Like Dizzy, who was a master teacher, Teaneck, NJ. "We'll be playing a quartet Jon instructs those young whippersnap- reduction of ',' the [big band pers at the Conservatory of Music at work] Lalo Schifrin wrote for Dizzy. And Purchase College SUNY. "I tell my stu- we'll play some tunes that Dizzy liked dents that although Dizzy was entertain- including ',' 'Hot House,' 'A Night ing, when he put that horn in his mouth he in Tunisia' and 'Confirmation.'" was very serious!" Jon says. "I tell young The Oakland-born trumpeter has been musicians that Dizzy told me, and Miles at it for 46 years and he's played with Davis, and Jimmy Heath—that you should everyone from , Charles learn the piano, because you can see where Mingus and , to , the notes are. Dizzy talked about the his- Paul Simon and Don Sebesky. His record- tory of the music. And he knew his role in ings as a leader from 1974 to 2006 include the history of jazz." Jon & Billy, Youngblood, Good and Plenty, And even though Jon Faddis is his own Legacy, Into the Faddisphere, Hornucopia, man, he still strives to represent Dizzy and Remembrances and Teranga. Jon has other jazz immortals at the highest level. played in the big bands of , "When I'm on the bandstand, I hope that I Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, and Gerald still can project and communicate to the Wilson and has conducted an impressive audience the love and respect I have for number of large ensembles including the Dizzy, and for the others who make this Jazz Ensemble and the Carnegie music possible." Hall Centennial Big Band and Jazz Band. Jon's association with Dizzy began soon The Jon Faddis Quartet with after he learned to play. Inspired by watch- pianist , bassist ing Louis Armstrong on "The Ed Sullivan Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Dion Show," Faddis started playing trumpet at Parsons performs at Dizzy's Club age 8 and played in R&B bands in the Bay Coca-Cola July 21 - 23.

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TONY ALLEN LE POISSON ROUGE / JULY 5 Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, a member of Fela Anikulapo Kuti's large collective bands from 1964 to 1979, as well as musical director from 1970, was an architect of the Afrobeat sound, a blending of jazz, highlife and African juju music rhythms with horn riffs. After Tony left Fela, he created Afrofunk, melding the original Afrobeat with hip-hop and electronic rhythms. Recently Tony made an EP celebrating one of his earliest jazz drummer inspirations, , merging some of Blakey's classic Jazz Messengers repertoire—"Moanin'," "A Night in Tunisia," "Politely," "The Drum Thunder Suite"—with Afrobeat rhythms and riffs. He brings that music to this gig, part of FranceRocks Summerfest, a two-week festival co-sponsored by The Bureau Export and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. GK ROSEANNA VITRO MEZZROW / JULY 11 and BIRDLAND / JULY 13 From Texarkana through Houston to NYC and the world, Roseanna Vitro has become the quintessential jazz singer with a deep, romantic heart yet she's a solid blues bel- ter. Over dozens of years collaborating, touring, recording, teaching and playing innu- merable club dates, she's proven her worth as one of the best in the business. Tributes to Steve Allen, Brazilian masters, , , Randy Newman, a Rosemary Clooney/Mel Tormé show, and music inspired by a trip to India have ear- marked a diverse and delightful repertoire that keeps expanding. Her upcoming proj- ect, My Southern Roots, is more rock and blues à la . The Birdland show features Roseanna with vocalist Mark Winkler and pianist 's trio in an early set program. At Mezzrow, she teams with longtime piano partner . MGN MELISSA MORGAN THE SIDE DOOR / JULY 15 Musically, 30-something singer Melissa Morgan is an old soul. She has dug deep into the 1950s and '60s sounds of Billie Holiday, Dakota Staton, and Nancy Wilson, and combined them into something very much her own. The 2004 International Vocal Competition semi-finalist's repertoire is rooted in the ups and downs of love and romance. She delivers it with sophistication and soul. Melissa will focus on songs from her John Clayton-produced 2016 independent CD Days Like This, as well as a bit from her 2009 debut project Until I Met You (Telarc). Pianist Sam Hirsh, bassist George DeLancey and drummer Joe Farnsworth join her at The Side Door. She performs at Mezzrow on July 20 with Sam, George and drum- mer Kevin Tanner. KF WALTER BLANDING 92Y / JULY 18 Tenor saxophonist Walter Blanding, a longtime member of ' bands, including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, is an indefatigable swinger who will join a jam session at the drop of a . He'll team up with a loose aggregation of fellow swingers at this Jazz in July Series concert, Dick Hyman Forever!, celebrat- ing the pianist's 90th birthday. Also in the horn section is clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski and trumpeter Randy Sandke. Sharing the keyboards with the hon- oree are Bill Charlap and Ted Rosenthal; Bill's mother, Sandy Stewart, contributes vocals. Also on hand are guitarist Howard Alden, vibist Chuck Redd, bassist and singer Jay Leohart and drummer Dennis Mackrel. It's a very good possibility that unannounced guests might show up. GK TED ROSENTHAL MEZZROW / JULY 21-22 In any given month, you could see pianist Ted Rosenthal performing "Rhapsody in Blue" with an orchestra, accompanying vocalist , playing chamber music at a synagogue, teaching a Julliard class or penning a piano concerto or a scholarly article. His 2014 recording of "Rhapsody in Blue" for jazz trio reached #1 in jazz album sales at iTunes and Amazon and Impromptu showcases his re-imaginings of ten clas- sical themes for jazz trio. So, it's not surprising that Ted has been a soloist with sev- eral orchestras, especially performing "Rhapsody in Blue." You'll hear a rhapsody and more from those recent CDs plus instrumental versions of songs from his new jazz opera with bassist Martin Wind on Friday and Noriko Ueda on Saturday and Tim Horner, drums. YE By Ken Dryden, Yvonne Ervin, Ken Franckling, Seton Haw 18 Allen photo by Bernardenant, Jones by Martin Cohen, Lubambo by Rodrigo Lopes, Vitro by John Abbott, Weiskopf by Anna 182999_HH_July_0 6/23/17 12:23 PM Page 19

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WALT WEISKOPF / JULY 21-22 Like many saxophonists his age, began in big bands—with Buddy Rich in 1981 at age 21 and in 's big band for 14 years. A master soloist, Walt has penned seven books on jazz improvisation and has made 19 records in 15 years. Apparently, when not on the road with Steely Dan or coordinating jazz studies at City University, Walt is working on a record. His most recent, Fountain of Youth was preceded last year with The Way You Say It. Both are on Posi-Tone Records and have Behn Gillece on vibes and Steve Fidyk, drums; the former has on piano and the latter features organist Brian Charette. But at Smalls, Walt's with Peter on piano, Ugonna Okegwo, bass and Jason Tiemann, drums. YE

ROMERO LUBAMBO JAZZ STANDARD / JULY 25 Born and raised in Rio De Janeiro, Romero Lubambo was immersed in American jazz, classical and Brazilian music from a young age, teaching himself to play guitar and studying at the Villa Lobos School of Music. Romero developed a virtuoso style that enabled him to blend these genres in his compositions and improvisations, creating a unique sound and excelling at uncovering new paths through well-known songs. Coming to the U.S. in 1985, he formed the acclaimed Trio da Paz with and . The guitarist has also recorded numerous sessions as a leader and collaborated with other greats of diverse musical styles. He is joined by Vítor Gonçalves on and piano, bassist Itaiguara Brandão, drummer Rafael Barata, and his wife, vocalist Pamela Driggs. KD

MARTY EHRLICH PROVINCETOWN PLAYHOUSE / JUY 12, RUSS & DAUGHTERS / JULY 27 A charismatic cloud amid the chaos of avant-garde styles, multi-instrumentalist has forged a creative personality which is constantly moving forward. In Marty's experiments with ensembles both large and small one sees a visionary always seeking new and interesting paths. Said paths have been shared on stage or record with luminaries such as , and numerous others. As a leader, Marty's most recent release was 2013's A Trumpet in the Morning, which was met with acclaim with The New York Times calling it, "an amiable, approachable bustle. Moment to moment, it courts your comprehension." Marty's accolades include a Guggenheim Fellowship and grants from Chamber Music America and the NEA. He also brings his quartet—Jerome Harris, vocals; James Weidman, piano; , drums—at Smalls on July 22. EW VICTOR JONES JAZZ AT KITANO / JULY 27 Moment to moment, the personal style coursing through Victor Jones on the bandstand is both rocksteady and spontaneous. A quarter note solid as it is versatile, the drum- mer, trumpeter and composer serves the music, not the genre. A citizen of the expand- ing world, Victor has played and recorded on nearly every continent, with a roster of personnel ranging from Lou Donaldson, , and to Chanda Rule, Chaka Khan, Mino Cinelu and Jimmy Scott. His spirit of creativity and collaboration compels him to embrace whatever's around the next corner, whether it's mixing visual art with music or melding traditional genres to form new ones. His quartet features Dylan Meek on piano, Alex Blake on bass and Taeko on vocals. SJ

BRIANNA THOMAS MARCUS GARVEY PARK for JAZZMOBILE / JULY 28 A masterful vocalist whose rich, rounded tone and virtuosity can ring of Sarah Vaughan or Dianne Reeves, Brianna Thomas has demonstrated time and again an abil- ity to surprise even longtime listeners. Capable of wringing out the last drop of pathos from the works of figures like Nina Simone, Brianna can just as easily deliver blues- drenched musical sass at a moment's notice, or offer a poignantly delicate rendering of a standard. This versatility and confidence in her instrument and interpretations have brought Brianna to the attention of many jazz fans, signaling a talent whose efforts deserve international renown. At Marcus Garvey Park, Brianna is joined by a band of top-shelf artists, guitarist Marvin Sewell, pianist Conun Pappas, bassist Devin Starks, drummer Darrian Douglas and percussionist Fernando Saci. SH Hawkins, Stephanie Jones, George Kanzler & Eric Wendell Anna Yatskevich. 19 182999_HH_July_0 6/23/17 12:23 PM Page 20

continued from page 16 varies. Residencies (R): Sun 1pm Vocal mas- 5th & 6th Avs). www.metropolitanroom.com. terclass by Marion Cowings, PM Ai 212-206-0440. Sets Early (E) 7pm, Late (L) Murakami Trio feat Sacha Perry, E except 9:30pm. Jul 6: E Suzanna Ross; 9: E Vyra; 16: 07/16&23 Johnny O'Neal, N 07/2,16&30 Jon E Niki Sorrentino; 19: E Brandon Woody; 25: Beshay, 07/9&23 Hillel Salem; Mon L except L Annie Ross. 07/10&24 Ari Hoenig Trio, N 07/3&10 MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av & Jonathan Michel, 07/17,24&31 Jonathan Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476- Barber; Wed N 07/5&19 Aaron Seeber, 4346. Sets/adm: Early 8-10:30pm, Late (L) 07/12&26 Jovan Alexandre; Thurs N 07/6&20 11pm-close; adm varies. Residencies: Sun L Sarah Slonim, 07/13&27 Jonathan Thomas; John Merrill & friends; Mon L Ari Roland or Fri N 07/7&28 Joe Farnsworth, 07/14&21 Pasquale Grasso; Tues L Jam w/Miki Corey Wallace; Sat N 07/1,15&29 Philip Yamanaka & Adi Meyerson; Wed L Tony Harper, 07/8&22 Brooklyn Circle. Jul 1: E Hewitt & Pete Malinverni; Thurs L Spike Leon Parker Qnt, L Ken Fowser Qnt, N R; 2: Wilner w/spec guest; Fri L Johnny O'Neal. 1pm-E R, L David Gibson Qnt, N R; 3: E tba, Jul 1: Kirk Lightsey Trio; 2: Michael Weiss; 3: L-N R; 4: closed; 5: E Jared Gold Trio, L Brian Daryl Sherman Trio; 4: closed; 5: Lainie Charette Qrt, N R; 6: E Gregg August Gp, L Cooke Trio; 6: Jamie Reynolds Trio; 7-8: Brian Charette Qrt, N R; 7: E Michael ELEW/; 9: Nicole Zuraitis; Cochrane, L Alex Sipiagin Qnt, N R; 8: E 10: Ron McClure; 11: Roseanna Vitro/Kenny , L Alex Sipiagin Qnt, N R; 9: Werner; 12: Victor Gould/Curtis Lundy; 13: 1pm-E R, L Richie Vitale Qnt, N R; 10: E Dave Gilad Hekselman/; 14-15: Harry Glasser Qrt, L tba, N R; 11: E Steve Nelson, L Allen Trio; 16: Falkner Evans/Paul Gill; 17: Abraham Burton Qrt, N tba; 12: E Aaron Noah Haidu/Marcus McLaurine; 18: Liz Rosa Burnett Gp, L Simona Premazzi Gp, N R; 13: Qrt feat ; 19: Joel Frahm Trio; E Noah Jackson Gp, L Behn Gillece Qrt, N R; 20: Melissa Morgan; 21-22: Ted Rosenthal 14: E Ray Gallon Trio, L Lew Tabakin Gp, N R; Trio; 23: Larry Ham Trio; 24: 15: E Sylvia Cuenca Gp, L Lew Tabakin Gp, N Trio; 25-26: Peter Bernstein; 27: Willerm R; 16: 1pm-PM R, E Lezlie Harrison, L Alex Delisfort Trio; 28-29: Trio; Hoffman Qnt, N R; 17: E tba, L-N R; 18: E Ian 30: 3:30-5:30pm Smalls LIVE Workshop feat Hendrickson, L Abraham Burton Qrt, N tba; Alan Broadbent, 8pm Alan Broadbent; 31: 19: E Ryan Kisor Qnt, L Harold Mabern Trio, Yves Brouqui. N R; 20: E Brandon Lewis Gp, L Adam Larson Qrt, N R; 21: E Renaud Penant Trio, L NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH: 269 Bleecker St (bet Jones & Cornelia Sts). 212-691-1770. 1st Walt Weiskopf Qrt, N R; 22: E Marty Ehrlich Fri: 8&9:30pm free adm All Things Project Qrt, L Walt Weiskopf Qrt, N R; 23: 1pm-PM R, www.allthingsproject.com. Jul 7: Jesse E Jade Synstelian Qrt, L Gp, Stacken Qrt. N R; 24: E Jon Davis Trio, L tba, N R; 25: E Lucas Pino Nnt, L Abraham Burton Qrt, N NEW SCHOOL JAZZ PERFORMANCE tba; 26: E Adam Kolker Gp, L Tim Hegarty SPACE: 55W 13th St, 5th Fl. 212-229-5488. Qnt, N R; 27: E Nick Hempton Band, L The www.newschool.edu/jazz. Fri-Sat: 8:30pm Uptown Jazz Tnt, N R; 28: E Matt Chertkoff The Stone at . Jul 7-8: Brian Gp, L Donald Edwards Qnt, N R; 29: E Billy Marsella; 14-15: ; 21-22: Mintz Qnt, L Donald Edwards Qnt, N R; 30: Trigger; 28-29: Ken Vandermark. 1pm-E R, L Alex Norris Qnt, N R; 31: E tba, L- NORTH SQUARE: At Washington Square Hotel. N R. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal. www.north The STONE: 2nd St at Av C. www.thestone squareny.com/about-jazz. 212-254-1200. Sun: nyc. com. Sets: 8:30pm adm varies. Jul 1-2: 12:30&2pm free adm Jazz Brunch Trios. Jul 2: Steven Bernstein; 4-9: Tyshawn Sorey; 10: closed; 9: Ronny Whyte; 16: Alexis Cole; 23: Daniel Rosenboom & Burning Ghosts; 11- Jay Clayton; 30: Roz Corral. 16: Ha-Yang Kim; 18-23: Kevin Norton; 25-30: NUBLU 151: 151 Avenue C (bet 9th & 10th Matt Hollenberg. Sts). www.nublu.net. Jul 13: 9pm Federico VILLAGE VANGUARD: 178 7th Av S at 11th Aubele/Jesse Harris. St. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com. NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ: 236E 3rd St (bet Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: $30/1 drink min. Avs B & C). www.nuyorican.org. 212-780- Residency (R): Mon Vanguard Jazz Orch. Jul 9386/212-505-8183. Sets: 9:30pm. Residen- 1-2: Trio; 3: R; 4-9: ; cies: 1st Tues $10 adm Latin Jazz feat 10: R; 11-16: The Heath Brothers; 17: R; 18- Chembo Corniel; 1st Wed $13 All That - Hip 23: Mary Halvorson Oct; 24: R; 25-30: Fred Hop Poetry & Jazz; 1st Fri $15 Banana Hersch Trio; 31: R. Puddin’ Jazz series feat Rome Neal + Jam. WAGNER PARK: 75 Battery Pl. 212-267-9700. PROVINCETOWN PLAYHOUSE: At New York www.bpcparks.org. Thurs: 7pm free adm University. 133 MacDougal St. www.stein River & Blues feat 07/6 Los Lobos, 07/13 hardt.nyu.edu/music/facilities/province Rebirth Brass Band, 07/20 Bettye LaVette, town. 212-998-5424. Sets: 7pm. Jul 3: Rich 07/27 Vieux Farka Toure. Shemaria Big Band; 5: Dave Pietro Gp; 11: ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson & Organ Qrt; 12: Marty Ehrlich; 17: Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com. Rich Shemaria Big Band; 19: Ari Hoenig Gp. Residencies: Sun 9pm-12am Tango feat ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL: 196 Allen St at E Fernando Otero; Mon 9:30pm except 07/3 Houston St. www.rockwoodmusichall.com. Ron Affif Trio; Tues 10pm Evolution Jam by 212-477-4155. Jul 5: 8:30pm Jocelyn Medina Revive Music; Thurs 10pm Roman Diaz & Gp; 10&16: 6pm Elsa Nilsson; 27: 8:30pm Rumba Habanera; Sat 10,11:30pm&1am Andrew Van Tassel Qnt. Monika Oliveira & The Brasilians. Jul 3: RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE: 127 Orchard St 10pm-2am VandoJam feat Andrew Hadro; 12: (bet Delancey & Rivington Sts). 212-475- 8&9:30pm /Joris Teepe. 4880. www.russanddaughterscafe.com. Last Fri: 8pm free adm John Zorn feat The Stone at Russ & Daughters Cafe. Jul 27: Marty Ehrlich. BRONX SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th Av. 212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets: Afternoon (PM) Sun 4:30-7pm, Sat 4-7pm, NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN: 2900 Early (E) 7:30-10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-1am, Southern Blvd. www.nybg.org. 718-817- Night (N) 1-4am; jam following N; adm continued on page 22

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IACOMO GATES DIGS INTERES- ting songs that, more often than not, haveG a clever twist to them. What he deliv- ers—and what you hear—is not always what you expect. Whether he's interpret- ing material from the Great American He grew up in Bridgeport, Conn., where Songbook, jazz hipsters like Oscar Brown his family gave him a musical foundation Jr., , Jon Hendricks and through a half dozen years of guitar les- Eddie Jefferson, or instrumentalists Tadd sons. He showed no interest in music as a Dameron and Lee Morgan, he holds a lis- career, but played in a couple of wedding tener's interest with his approach, some- bands, which familiarized him with the times stretching his performance with art- Great American Songbook. He listened to ful vocal emulation of instrumental solos. jazz on metropolitan New York's radio sta- "I love songs that tell life's interesting tions. "I was aware of the music; I was a fan stories. It's got to be a story. It's got to of the music, but what I went to do for a make sense to me. There's got to be some- vocation was very different," Giacomo says. thing that I can connect to," Giacomo says. The , powerfully built singer "I know people want to hear something rec- spent two decades as a blue-collar laborer ognizable but they also like to be turned and heavy equipment operator. He hung onto something that's different. I want the sheetrock, drove moving trucks and tour band to have a good time. I want the audi- buses, and worked in an illicit casino and on ence to have a good time. It's supposed to an offshore drill rig. The heart of that be fun." adventure was his plan to head north to Giacomo's seventh CD as a leader, where construction of the Alaska pipeline What Time Is It?, was released in April. was just getting started. That one-year plan This is his fourth project for Savant turned into something far larger and longer. Records and it's a natural progression from He spent 14 years doing road construction, 2015's Everything is Cool and his earlier operating scrapers, loaders and bulldozers, projects for the label: The Revolution Will and driving spikes into railway tracks. Be Jazz—The Songs of Gil Scott-Heron and He also found time to sit-in at music MilesTones, a survey of Miles Davis' reper- clubs and, in the late 1980s, enrolled in a toire from the 1950s. two-week vocal workshop in Fairbanks. Everything is Cool and What Time Is It? With encouragement from visiting musi- are more about what makes Giacomo tick. cians and instructors, he returned to To set the mood for the newest recording, Connecticut to become a full-time musician. he precedes the Rodgers & Hart tune "I Giacomo says his rigorous work experi- Didn't Know What Time It Was" with a ence in Alaska's northern wilderness, spoken word introduction featuring his Louisiana, Arizona and Washington State, poem, "What Time Is It?" "absolutely" had an impact on his approach "That poem refers to the essence of to music. (somebody) not knowing what time it is. "I know what it is to work in a different The composers are not referring to a watch kind of a way, and I know what it is to be or a clock," Giacomo says. "To be intrigued in places where survival depends upon with 'What Time Is It?' you need to know your savvy," he says. "You've got to know what time it is." what to do. It makes you aware of yourself He went outside the jazz repertoire with and your surroundings, what goes on his take on "Silhouettes," a 1957 pop hit for inside you, what touches you and what The Rays, a doo-wop group. Giacomo said doesn't touch you, what moves you. If you he included it because he digs its clever don't have anything to compare anything love story with a twist. "That tune was in with, you don't know the difference," my head from when I first heard it. I prob- Giacomo says. In other words, you don't ably owned the 45. It is not a very compli- know what time it is. cated tune musically but it is a great story Giacomo Gates performs in the that's fun to sing. A guy takes a walk, Midday Jazz series at Saint Peter’s thinks he's walking by his girlfriend's Church on July 12 with pianist Ronny house, sees her with another guy. He Whyte and bassist Boots Maleson. knocks on the door and discovers he's on He’s at the Deer Head Inn (Delaware the wrong block. So, he runs to his girl- Water Gap, Penn.) on July 22 with friend's house and everything is cool." pianist Billy Test and bassist Greg Giacomo, 66, is one of life's interesting Eicher. In August, he will be at Jazz stories himself. at Kitano the 23rd.

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continued from page 20 8700. Jul 14: 7-8:30pm $45/40 adm Jazz & CONNECTICUT Chihuly feat Chris Washburne. WAVE HILL: 675W 252nd St. 718-549-3200. RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: 80 East Ridge. www.wavehill.org. Wed: 7-8pm Sunset Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Wednesdays. Jul 5: Elsa Nilsson Qrt; 12: 203-438-5795. Jul 22: 7:30pm Glenn Miller Lyndon Achee Qnt; 19: Alan Hampton/ Orch; 27: 8pm Preservation Hall Jazz Band; Gretchen Parlato; 26: Libby Richman & Co. 28: 8pm Dave Koz/Larry Graham; 29: 8pm Bernie Williams. The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old Lyme BROOKLYN Inn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886. www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30-11pm. Jul 1: Bill Charlap Trio; 7: Jamie Baum & BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope. Short Stories; 8: DeeLee Dube; 15: Melissa www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177. Morgan; 21: Alex Snydman Trio; 22: Joanna Residencies: Sun 9pm Stephane Wrembel; Wallfisch; 28: Craig Hartley; 29: Manuel Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Tues 9pm Slavic Soul Valera Trio. Party; Wed 10pm Mandingo Ambassadors. Jul 9: 7-9pm Mike Neer & Steelonious. The DRAWING ROOM: 56 Willoughby St #3. LONG ISLAND www.drawingroommusic.com. Jul 8: 2pm $20 adm Joe Hunt Workshop; 9: 2pm $20/10 Joe Hunt Qrt; 16: 7pm $20 Gene Bertoncini. GRASSO’S: 134 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor. www.grassosrestaurant.com. 631-367-6060. KORZO RESTAURANT & BAR: 667 5th Av (bet 19th & 20th Sts). 718-499-1199. Sets: Sun 12&6pm; Mon 6pm; Tues-Wed&Fri- Sat 7pm; Thurs 6:30pm. Residencies (R): www.facebook.com/konceptions. Tues: 9& Sun 2pm except 07/16 Danny Marks Duo, 10:30pm $10 don/$10 min Konceptions Mon Andrew Carroll, Thurs Frank O’Brien. Music series by James Carney. Jul 11: 9pm Jul 1: Wayne Sabella Duo; 2: 12pm R; 3: R; 5: , 10:30pm Jeong Lim Yan + Anna Maria Villa & friends; 6: R; 7: New Jazz Dayeon Seok Gp; 18: 9pm Kenny Warren Qrt, Trio; 8: Wayne Sabella & Company; 9: 12pm 10:30pm Manuel Schmiedel; 25: 9pm Tony R, 6pm Gail Storm; 10: R; 12: Mark Buttice Malaby, 10:30pm Mat Maneri Band. Remarkable Trio; 13: R; 14: Danny Mixon MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE: 1638 Bedford Trio; 15: James Weidman Duo; 16: 6pm Av. www.mec.cuny.edu. 718-270-4900. Fri: 7- Melody Rose/Andrew Carroll; 17: R; 18: 10 free adm Jazzy Jazz Festival feat 07/7 Eric Pamela Lewis Trio; 19: Heather Hardy Trio; Wyatt Ens, 07/14 Steve Kroon, 07/21 Mec 20: R; 21: Gail Storm Trio; 23: 12pm R, 6pm Jazz Ens, 07/28 Hilliard Greene & The Jazz Richie Iacona; 24: R; 25: Madeline Kole; 26: Expressions. Vanessa Trouble Trio; 27: R; 28: Camille NATIONAL SAWDUST: 80N 6th St. 646-779- Thurman Trio; 30: 12pm R, 6pm Richie 8455. www.nationalsawdust.org. Sets: 7pm. Dimino; 31: R. Jul 26: Okkyung Lee; 29: The Stone feat HECKSCHER PARK: NY-25A & Prime Av. Joanna Wallfisch. Huntington. www.huntingtonarts.org. 631- ON STAGE AT KINGSBOROUGH: At 351-3089. 8:30pm. Jul 1: New York Voices; 20: Kingsborough Community College. 2001 Ted Rosenthal Trio; 21: Chieli Minucci & Oriental Blvd. 718-368-5596. www.onstage Special EFX; 22: Qnt & atkingsborough.org. Sat: except 07/29 8pm. Brandee Younger 4tet; 23: Turtle Island Qrt. Jul 1: Rob Stoneback Big Band w/guests The JAZZ LOFT: 275 Christian Av. Stony Kathy Jenkins & Rob Kevlin; 8: Wycliffe Brook. 631-751-1895. www.thejazzloft.org. Gordon International All-Stars; 15: Dan Sets/adm: 7pm $20-10. Wed: 7-8pm $10, 8pm Levinson & Gotham Sophisticats; 22: $5 Jam w/FM Band. Jul 6: The Jazz Loft Big Swingadelic. Band; 7: Django Reindhardt Tribute; 8: Steve PROSPECT PARK BANDSHELL: at 9th St. Salerno Gp; 12: Young at Heart; 20: Rich Park Slope. www.celebratebrooklyn.org. 718- Iancona & The Bad Little Big Band; 22: 855-7882. Jul 27-28: 7:30pm BRIC Celebrate Warren Vaché w/the Jazz Loft Big Band; 27: Brooklyn! Festival feat 07/27 Steven Interplay Jazz Orch; 29: Clem DeRosa Bernstein & Sexmob, 07/28 Andrew Bird + Reunion Big Band. Esperanza Spalding. SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl. www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452. NEW JERSEY Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E) 7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm; $10 adm. Jul 6: $12 E RumbaTap, L Samuel BERGEN Torres Sxt; 7: E Young Street, L PUFFIN CULTURAL FORUM: 20 Puffin Way. Makrokosmos Orch; 11: E Palatine, L $8 Teaneck. www.puffinculturalforum.org. 201- Brian Hill; 12: E Edward Gavitt Gp, L Daryl’s 836-8923. Jul 21: 7pm Hye-Jeung Kang/Jon Trifecta; 13-14: 7:30&9pm $20-15 William Cowherd. Parker & In Order To Survive; 16: E Zack ESSEX Clarke & Communer, L $15 Bright Dog Red; NEWARK MUSEUM: 49 Washington St. 19: $8 E Sr. Langosta, L Snack Cat; 20: E-L Newark. www.newarkmuseum.org. 973-596- John Yao 17-piece Instrument; 21: E Grant 6550. Thurs: 12:15-1:45pm Jazz in the Stinnett; 25: E Emergence; 27: $15 7:30pm Garden series. Jul 6: Howard Johnson; 13: Cassidy Andrews, 8:15pm Akie Bermiss, Five Play; 20: Russell Malone; 27: Claudia 9pm Jared Saltiel; 28: Will Sacks; 30: E-L Acuña. Andy Hunter; 30: E Andy Hunter, L Billy SUZYQUE’S BBQ & BAR: 34 S Valley Rd. Mintz Qnt. West Orange. www.suzyques.com. 973-736- 7899. Free adm. Thurs: 8pm-12am John Lee WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER: 367 Bedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. 718-384- & friends; Sun: 2-5pm Brunch w/Curtis 1654. 10pm-2am. Fri: 10pm-2am free adm/2 Lundy Ens. Jul 10&24: 8-10pm Glenn drink min Gerry Eastman Qnt w/spec guests Franks's Big Band. + Jam. Jul 8: Alex Frondelli; 15: Rogiérs; 22: : 6 Depot Square. Montclair. 973- Liberté Big Band; 23: Aycee Lovely; 29: 744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com. Adm Nadav, Tomer Sasson. continued on page 24

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-*" -", Ê 9Ê / NEW JERSEY JAZZ Gary Walker, “Morning Jazz Host”, WBGO, 88.3 FM/wbgo.org HOWARD JOHNSON NEWARK MUSEUM / JULY 6 Howard Johnson's amazing work on baritone sax and has taken him around the world, playing with , Rahsaan Roland Kirk and George Gruntz. Howard has been heard on albums by Jaco Pastorius, , Taj Mahal, John Lennon and The Band, performed on television with James Taylor, and as a founding member of "The Saturday Night Live" band on NBC. There's no limit to Howard's cre- ativity, as evidenced by his new CD, Testimony (Tuscarora), as his tuba-centric Gravity Band features originals and lays new ground on tunes by Carole King and McCoy Tyner. For this event, Howard displays his formidable skills on penny whistle, sax and with drummer , bassist Melissa Slocum and pianist Yayoi Ikawa. DAN LEVINSON BICKFORD THEATRE / JULY 10 Clarinetist Dan Levinson has been called one of this country's "Swingin' Americans." Specializing in music of the 20s and 30s, Dan's early work in Paris, and in New Orleans' Mahogany Hall and aboard its famed steamboat Natchez, embedded a deep tradition that Dan has shared on numerous recordings, tours with Woody Allen, and performances with the Gully Low Jazz Band, and Vince Giordano, with whom he was heard on the HBO hit series "Boardwalk Empire." Dan has given new life to 's historic 1938 Carnegie Hall concert, saluted Bix Beiderbecke, Artie Shaw and Hoagy Carmichael and accompanied singers Daryl Sherman, Madeleine Peyroux and Leon Redbone. Dan ignites a diverse world of hot swing with pianist Mark Shane, trumpeter Mike Davis, trombonist Harvey Tibbs, bassist Rob Adkins, drummer Kevin Dorn and vocalist Molly Ryan. HENDRIK MEURKENS TRUMPETS / JULY 15 Hendrik Meurkens played drums as a kid in Hamburg, Germany in the 1960s. The melodic transfer to vibes brought him to , where a recording by harmonica master Toots Thielmans moved Hendrik to purchase a chromatic har- monica the next day and he soon mastered solos on the instrument! A parallel love for Brazilian music moved Meurkens to Rio, where he steeped in samba and bossa nova, resulting in recordings with Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Paquito D'Rivera and , who says, "Hendrik's Brazilian music vocabulary is absolute. He makes you listen to his harmonica as a virtuoso instrument." Playing harmonica and vibes, Hendrik Meurkens' Samba Jazz Quartet features pianist Misha Tsiganov, bassist Gustavo Amarante and drummer Adriano Santos. JOE LOCKE DEER HEAD INN / JULY 28 A glockenspiel in a high school marching band led Joe Locke to the and a career as one of today's most versatile vibes masters. Joe has shimmered Henry Mancini, made magic with pianist , shown bags of love for , hushed audiences with his solo genius, swung with symphony orchestras and been featured on over 100 recordings, 25 as leader. With shifting rhythms anchored many times in the blues, Joe uses his technique to push the envelope at every turn, whether cool or funky, heady or relaxed, through tightly composed origi- nals or a new inventive way to enjoy a standard. Joe shares his vibe in a quartet with pianist Misha Tsiganov, bassist Lorin Cohen and drummer Samvel Sarkisyan.

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continued from page 22 Jazz Workshop Faculty Tribute to John varies. Jul 6: 7:30-10:30pm & The Coltrane; 18: Rossano Sportiello/Harry Abstract Truth w/Andrea Brachfeld, Anton Allen; 19: Peter Bernstein w/the Big Beat Big Denner, Mark Friedman & Jessica Valiente; Band; 20: Heath Brothers Qrt w/Freddie 8: 8-11pm Doug Munro; 15: 8-11pm Hendrik Hendrix; 21: Bill Charlap Trio. Meurkens Qrt; 22: 8-11pm VINX; 27: 7:30- UNION 10:30pm Anna Maria Mannarino Qnt; 28: 8- DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD: Westfield. 11pm Billy Mintz Qnt. www.westfieldtoday.com/jazzfestival. 908- 789-9444. Tues: 7-9pm free adm. Jul 4: David MERCER Aaron Qnt, Eric Mintel Qrt, Jan Findlay Trio, 1867 SANCTUARY AT EWING: 101 Scotch Rd. Ewing. www.1867sanctuary.org/series Bradford Hayes, Richard Reiter Swing Band; jazz. 609-392-6409. Sets: 8pm. Jul 7: Ben 11: Jim Cohen & Steel Guitar Jazz, Rosenblum Solo; 29: McMillan & Co. Stringbean & the Stalkers, Radam Schwartz, Roxy Perry, Swingadelic; 18: Claudio Roditi CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St. Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609- Qnt, Thos Shipley, B. Ro & the Groove 695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/$10 Merchants, Chuck Lambert Band, Pat min. www.jazztrenton.com. Jul 1: Jazz Cuttitta; 25: Lynette Washington, Daniel Barbecue; 8: Josh Lee; 15: Josh Lawrence; Rufolo, Raphael Cruz Qnt, Don Braden/Karl 22: Lynn Riley; 29: Todd Bashore. Latham Big Fun(k), Funky Organics. WARREN MIDDLESEX 1686-R Rte 517. DELTA’S RESTAURANT: 19 Dennis St. New RUTHERFURD HALL: Brunswick. www.deltasrestaurant.com. 732- Allamuchy. 908-852-1894. www.rutherfurd 249-1515. 1st Sat: 6:30-10:30pm Dakota hall.org. Jul 14: 7:30-9:30pm $20/25 adm Rio Macleod. Jul 8: 6-10pm Maurício de Souza & Clemente Trio. Bossa Brasil®. DUE MARI: 78 Albany St. New Brunswick. www.duemarinj.com. 732-296-1600. Fri: 6:30- NEW YORK STATE 9:30pm free adm The New Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Jul 7: Jackie Jones 76 HOUSE: 110 Main St. Tappan. 845-359-5476. Duo; 14: Kate Curran Duo; 21: Candice www.76house.com. Wed: 8-11pm free adm Reyes Duo; 28: Vanessa Perea Duo. Quintets w/Mark Hagan & feat artists + Jam. GARDEN STATE ALE HOUSE: 378 George Jul 5: Duane Eubanks; 12: Ginetta M; 19: St. New Brunswick. www.gsalehouse.com. Danny Walsh; 26: Scott Reeves. 732-543-2408. Tues: 8pm + 9:30pm Jam free ATLAS INDUSTRIES: 11 Spring St. adm The New Brunswick Jazz Project/ Newburgh. www.atlasnewburgh.com. 845- www.nbjp.org feat Emerging Artists. Jul 11: 391-8855. Jul 28: 8-10pm $20 adm Jazz at Nick Benitez Band; 18: Jeff Dingler Band; 25: Atlas series feat Joe Lovano Trio Justin Jones Band. Fascination. HYATT HOTEL: 2 Albany St. New Brunswick. BARD COLLEGE: 60 Manor Av. Annandale-on- www.newbrunswick.hyatt.com. 732-873- Hudson. www.fishercenter.bard.edu. 845- 1234. Thurs: 8-11pm free adm The New 758-7900. Sets: 8-9:30-pm. Jul 13: Vince Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Jul 6: Giordano & The Nighthawks; 20: Brianna Marianne Solivan Qrt; 13: Outer Bridge Ens; Thomas Qnt; 27: Walking Distance & Orrin 20: Hendrik Meurkens Qrt; 27: Evans Qrt. CARAMOOR CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 149 INC RESTAURANT: 302 George St. New Girdle Ridge Rd. Katonah. 914-232-5035. Brunswick. www.increstaurant.com. 732- www.caramoor.org. Jul 15: Jazz Festival feat 640-0553. Wed: 8-11pm free adm The New McCoy Tyner Trio w/spec guests & Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Jul Craig Taborn, Pedrito Martinez Gp, Zaccai 12: Charlie Apicella Trio; 19: Chris DeVito Curtis Qrt feat Boris Kozlov, Christian Sands Trio; 26: Cecil Brooks III, Trio. Trio, Camille Thurman w/the Darrell Green PELZMAN PARK: Tappen St. Avenel. Trio, Michael Mwenso & the Shakes, Monk www.woodbridgeartsnj.org. Jul 14: 7:30pm Centennial Celebration w/Sullivan Fortner, Second Friday Jazz feat Stephane Wrembel. Christian Sands & , Riley Mulherkar, The Westerlies, Mary MONMOUTH Halvorson/Stephan Crump, Citizens of the THEATRE: 99 Monmouth St. Red Bank. www.countbasietheatre.org. 732- Blues, Fernando Saci, Mariel Bildsten Trio, 842-9000. Jul 26: 8pm Dave Koz/Larry Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orch Graham. Ensembles, The Mini Shakes; 28: Butler, Bernstein & the Hot 9. MORRIS 10 N BICKFORD THEATRE: 6 Normandy Heights DENNING’S POINT DISTILLERY: Rd. Morristown. www.morrismuseum.org. Chestnut St. Beacon. www.denningspoint 973-971-3706. Jul 10,20&24: 7:30pm $17/20 distillery.com. 845-230-7905. Jul 29: 7-10pm adm Midsummer Jazz Party feat 07/10 Dan Rob Scheps/Tony Garnier Qrt. Levinson, 07/20 Full Count Big Band, 07/24 EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE: 82 N Bway. Bria Skonberg. Nyack. www.edwardhopperhouse.org. 845- 358-0774. Jul 27: 7:30-9:30pm free adm Mike MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 100 South St. Morristown. www.mayoarts.org. Holober Qnt. 973-539-8008. Jul 25: 8pm Dave Koz/Larry FALCON ARTS: 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro. Graham. www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970. $20 don suggested. Sets: 7-10pm, if opening SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973- act (Op) 8-10pm main act; Sun 10am-2pm 822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm. Brunch (B). Falcon Underground (FU). Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm, Tues 6:30-9pm, Wed- Residency (R): Mon Ben Perowsky's "3 is a Thurs 7-9:30pm, Fri 6:30&8:30pm, Sat Magic Number". Jul 2: OZ Experience; 3: R; 6:30&8:45pm. Closed Mon. Jul 1-5: closed; 7: 5: Weather Vest; 9: Jamie Baum & Short Olli Soikkeli/Julien Labro; 11&18: John Stories, Op Raina Sounds Trio; 10: R; 12: FU Korba. Jam w/Doug Weiss; 17: R; 20: FU bigBANG; PASSAIC 23: Joe Benjamin & a Mighty Handful; 24: R; WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY: 300 27: Jeremy Baum & JB3 Trio; 30: 10am Pompton Rd. Wayne. www.wpunj.edu. 973- 720-2371. Sets: 7:30pm. Jul 17: WP Summer continued on page 30

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ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE

By Elzy Kolb

There and back again it. "I started jazz classes and felt a libera- Sometimes it sounds like violinist tion I never felt in classical," she marvels. Maureen Choi has lived a totally "Because of the harmonies of the stan- charmed life: She gets to focus on the dards, it wasn't so hard to improvise over things she loves, as her mother encouraged them. I heard things and I could float on to do at an early age. These days that top; that's how I got hooked." means living in Madrid, performing inter- Maureen also explored Spanish music, nationally, teaching at Berklee College of from the classical repertoire to the Latin Music in Spain and releasing her second music she loves dancing to. "I'm not com- CD, Ida y Vuelta (BarC). fortable calling myself a Latin jazz musi- cian," she explains, describing her style as "Spanish folkloric." "People automatically associate Spanish music with flamenco. I play some rhythms from southern Spain, but also northern. I see a connection with Venezuelan music. I'm interested in the roots and connections of Latin and Spanish music, that's intriguing. There's such a range of technique and expression. I have to use a lot of classical technique playing the music of the Spanish diaspora." The title of her CD, Ida y Vuelta, trans- Maureen Choi, Terraza 7 lates to "going and coming back," which Maureen says is a common phrase in the But the journey wasn't always easy. flamenco world, describing how someone The eldest daughter of Korean immi- returns home from their travels and plays grants, at a young age Maureen was whatever they've learned while living charged with caring for her younger sisters abroad. "I picked that name because it and managing the household while her resembles my life." newly single mother worked 12-plus hour Hear it for yourself when the Maureen days. The rigorous schedule and responsi- Choi Quartet celebrates the release of Ida bilities led the violinist to question her y Vuelta at ShapeShifter Lab June 28 and devotion to the instrument she'd had under at Terraza 7 in Queens, July 1. her chin since she was 2 1/2 years old. She stopped her intense daily practice, Family matters quit school and worked a series of retail Singer Joan Belgrave was already an and food service gigs. After a five-year hia- experienced musician with several record- tus, Maureen earned her GED and ings to her name by the time she got to resumed music studies at Michigan State know her husband, renowned trumpeter University. . Though both had roots "I quit between 15 and 20, which is a in Michigan, Joan spent three decades in huge developmental stage," she explains. California before heading back to the "When I picked up the violin again and Motor City. started college at 21, my playing was so behind, I wasn't first chair anymore. I stayed up until 4 a.m. practicing to get back in shape." She was firmly ensconced in the classi- cal curriculum when Rodney Whitaker, MSU's director of jazz studies, urged her to sign up for some classes in his department. "Rodney put the jazz bug in my ear," Maureen recalls. The respected veteran bassist, who has worked with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, , Jimmy Heath, and dozens of others, told the violinist, "You're a jazzer, Joan Belgrave, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola you just don't know it yet." Eventually, Maureen took his word for Marcus heard her at a jam at Burt's in continued on page 26

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ANOTHER REASON...continued from page 25 , and was so impressed he bought three of her CDs. "I didn't know who he was," Joan admits. "After we talked for a while, I asked if he thought he could put a band together to open a show I was pro- ducing. He said he would, if I'd agree to sing with him." She had no clue that the trumpeter had been mentored by Clifford Brown, played with Ray Charles, Charles Mingus, , was an original member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and per- Bernstein/Butler, Caramoor formed on countless Motown hits. "He liked that I didn't know any of that," she From these roots says. "Marcus liked that I didn't need any- When slide trumpet virtuoso Steven thing from him." Bernstein gets interested in a musical When Marcus passed away in 2015, the subject, style or genre, he's going to take a singer came to New York to hide out and deep dive. Consider, for example, his life- get herself together. "I didn't just lose my long enthusiasm for the music of New Orleans. "The first tune I ever learned was spouse and musical partner, for a while I 'Basin Street Blues;' the first record I ever also lost the thing that brought me bought was by Louis Armstrong," he through life—music," she says. recounts. "I play trumpet, how could I not Recently, she has resumed performing, love him? He was on TV a lot when I was a conducting workshops, and writing. "I kid, and he's always the coolest." promised myself this year there would be He immersed himself in recordings by fewer tears and more music, which has other Big Easy favorites, such as 1950s- always gotten me through trials and tribu- vintage Fats Domino and Night Tripper- lations." She recently penned a new tune, era Dr. John; 45 rpm singles inspired by "I'm Not Going Anywhere." "I felt like the PopEye, a popular local dance in the Marcus was writing it through me," she 1960s; and anything by Allen Toussaint, says. whom Steve eventually played with. Joan celebrates her 60th birthday at "Cool musicians, great horns, I got more Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola July 17, and and more into it," he says. "This is who I she's proud to hit the milestone. "I would- am: Other people go to grad school, I listen n't go back to 30 if you paid me," she to music. If I like it, I try to figure it out declares. Pianist Kirk Lightsey, a fellow and play it." Detroiter who toured with Joan and Steve first crossed paths with New Marcus, will fly in from Paris for the gig. Orleans pianist Henry Butler more than Also on hand will be saxophonist TK Blue, three decades ago and remembers his ini- trumpeter Greg Glassman, drummer tial impressions. "I thought, 'Am I actually Camille Gainer-Jones and bassist Endea hearing this?' There was this guy at the Owens, all of whom Joan describes as piano playing the oldest music ever, New family. Orleans style, old ragtime, wild blues. Marcus mentored Endea, who intro- Henry is so magical and no one had ever duced Joan and Camille. "Endea and heard of him." Camille have a , and that The two ran into each other over the connection between bass and drums is one years, occasionally working together and of the most important in the ensemble," always promising to make a regular thing the singer points out. "I feel blessed and of it. After Henry relocated to Brooklyn fol- honored to be surrounded by such stellar lowing Hurricane Katrina, Steve set the musicians at Dizzy's. And you know how wheels in motion to make the dream a real- Detroit is—there might be some surprises, ity. "I'm totally a low-tech guy. I got out my some special guests. It's going to be a love little tape recorder and transcribed a fest." bunch of stuff," he explains. He booked a Besides originals by herself and gig and the Butler, Bernstein Hot 9 was Marcus, Joan expects to focus on some born. tunes from an unreleased session they did Steve cherishes the opportunity to play together, as well as some blues and stan- music he loves with someone with deep dards. The vocalist will follow some words roots in the region. "Henry and I are both of wisdom saxophonist Charlie Gabriel historians. He took lessons with Professor Longhair and James Booker and was shared. "Charlie is the lead old guy in the directly related to that generation," Steve Preservation Hall Jazz Band," she says muses. "In a sense I was too, because of my with a laugh. "He and Marcus played older teachers, like Jimmy Maxwell. He together for 30 years, and he taught me played with , Woody about having a musical conversation: If it's not happening, rewrite the script." continued on page 28

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By Seton Hawkins SmallsLIVE at Mezzrow Indeed, the iTunes-based series offers a HEN SPIKE WILNER FIRST gorgeous portrait of highly deserving, often established Mezzrow as a piano-room criminally underrated artists. "It was great Wsister space to his popular Smalls Jazz news when Spike Wilner approached me Club, he generated terrific excitement, with the idea of doing a live recording at mixed with mild confusion. How would the Mezzrow with Peter Washington, who has two spaces co-exist? Would they clash or long been one of my very favorite musicians complement? Nearly three years later, to play with," Tardo says. Spike's gambit seems to have paid off, with The inaugural record, a gorgeous, swing- Mezzrow serving as the lower-, almost ing, and at times very intimate duet chamber-like cousin to Smalls. Now as the between Tardo and Peter offers a tantaliz- SmallsLIVE at Mezzrow album series ing glimpse of the music to come. "This date launches, the club's footprint becomes even is a very spontaneous meeting, unre- larger and its unique identity more pro- hearsed, and we were able to find very fer- nounced. tile common ground upon which to explore and engage in musical conversation," Tardo explains. "The live setting affords us a more freewheeling atmosphere than does a studio, and the combination of excellent piano, , great bassist, supportive audience and top-flight engineering all combined to make for a musically reward- ing experience." Michael Kanan—whose July-release album featuring bassist Neal Miner and guitarist Greg Ruggierio provides the sec- ond installment—offered similar praise for the concept and space. Tardo Hammer/Peter Washington "Spike Wilner is offering listeners a front row seat in New York's premier piano room," Michael notes. "With my own trio, we rely much more heavily on rapport than on complex . Even the arrangements we have are subject to the whims of the moment. So, this series feels to me the perfect place for our first record- ing. We went into the gig with just a few ideas of what we might play, and we let things happen quite spontaneously. The recording amounts to a conversation between the three of us." The continued success of Smalls, Michael Kanan Trio Mezzrow and SmallsLIVE points to a The overarching concept of SmallsLIVE happy growth in a community that values at Mezzrow should ring familiar to fans of quality live music, and genuine musical the live albums that have come out of insight and inspiration over overly polished Smalls. "Live at Mezzrow is an extension of banalities. With luck, SmallsLIVE at our SmallsLIVE concept, that jazz is best Mezzrow will remain a welcomed addition captured in a live environment," Spike to this group's offerings, and provide a won- explains. "The acoustical properties of derful model for other venues and groups to Mezzrow's listening room are remarkable. follow. With future installments by the Joel We are choosing a series of 'veteran' play- Frahm Trio and Nick Hempton, it certainly ers who are longtime regulars on the jazz seems promising. scene and sometimes taken for granted. We started with pianist Tardo Hammer and Celebrations, Special Performances bassist Peter Washington as the inaugu- and Weekly Events ral project and have recorded Michael June marked the launch of The Kanan, Joel Frahm, Nick Hempton and Smokestack, a weekly jazz brunch series at Stacy Dillard all as upcoming projects for Jazz Standard. The series continues in July the series." continued on page 28

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By Nick Dunston OR QUITE SOME TIME, ALICIA hasn't been performed yet, mixed with Olatuja has been known as one of the some stuff from my first album, Timeless. mostF emotionally captivating vocalists on the New York jazz scene. What might not Alicia Olatuja performs at Birdland be known right away is that she is also sup- July 11-15. ported by years of classical and operatic vocal training. On these studies, Alicia remarks "When I started classical voice, I was really study- ing for a healthy foundation, so I could sing whatever I wanted to sing. I had a huge appetite for variety in music, and I just wanted to learn how to work my instru- ment. Falling in love with opera became a part of that process." She continues, "I always knew, though, that I would further pursue my roots in gospel, jazz and soul music." Regarding her upcoming gig at Birdland, Alicia says "I'm especially excited for this one, because I'll be singing some new music from my upcoming project. I'm looking forward to sharing this music that

HOT FLASHES... Drummer Arthur Vint leads an excit- continued from page 27 ing musical event at the Nitehawk Cinema with an exciting array of artists including on July 17. Fronting a nonet featuring such Adam Larson, Josh Lawrence, talents as Jon Cowherd, Luca Benedetti, Gabrielle Stravelli and The Slim Tones. Blanca Cecilia González and more, Arthur For a full schedule, visit www.jazzstan performs music from his latest album, dard.com. Death Rides a Horse, featuring jazz ver- Wednesday nights mark a weekly two- sions of the spaghetti western soundtracks hour jazz cruise aboard the Clipper City. of Ennio Morricone. Following the perform- The summer-long series features ensem- ance, the venue will screen A Fistful of bles led by guitarist Joe Cohn and saxo- Dollars on 35 mm film. For more informa- phonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith along- tion on Arthur Vint and his work, visit side special guests. Visit www.manhattan www.arthurvint.net. bysail.com to learn more. ANOTHER REASON... continued from page 26 Herman, Quincy Jones…he'd tell stories about going out to eat ribs with Count Basie and Ben Webster. It's great when you can get close to the originators." The trumpeter, arranger and composer also cherishes his lengthy musical rela- tionships with other Hot 9 cohorts. He and saxophonist Peter Apfelbaum first played together at age 12; clarinetist Doug Joe Cohn Wieselman and he go back to the 1980s; he spent years on the road in Levon Helm's Swing 46 celebrates its 20th anniver- band with saxophonist Erik Lawrence and sary in July, presenting a month-long array in the Jazz Passengers with trombonist of nightly swing dancing, featuring music Curtis Fowlkes. by Gordon Webster, George Gee, David Hear Steve, Henry, and the Hot 9 cele- Berger, Stan Rubin, Sarah Hayes, brate New Orleans music past, present Swingadelic and many more. For a full and future, July 28 in a beautiful outdoor schedule of events, visit www.swing46.com. setting at Caramoor in Katonah.

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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. Steve Johns sent me this one: Some time back in the middle 1970s the freelance musi- cian community was abuzz with the news that the band on the Johnny Carson show would be temporarily augmented by two horn players, Brooks Tillotson and Earl Chapin. At that time, both musicians had grown full, rather scraggly beards. Carson had just returned from a vacation. He introduced bandleader Doc Severinsen, and then said in a side comment, "I go away for one week, and you let two hermits into the band!"

WINNING SPINS...continued from page 4 BRIDGE CROSSINGS...continued from page 31 a trumpet solo before the final chorus. How'd that come about and what does it But the album's diversity doesn't end mean to you? there. Jazzmeia punches up a gospel song, A- The Village Vanguard has always "Up Above My Head," with the help of a been an incredibly special place to me. horn section with Josh, Stacey and trom- When I was in high school I remember dis- bonist . The full horn section is covering the album John Coltrane Live at also prominent on an activist version of the Village Vanguard, before I knew where The Stylistics' "People Make the World Go or what the Vanguard was. Since moving Round," prefaced by a long recitative cata- to New York, I have been there countless loguing the world's social ills, as well as on times and there is truly something magical the "Moanin'" portion of a medley that about the space, the energy and the sound begins with the spiritual anthem "Lift of the room. I performed two sets there last Every Voice and Sing" from just Jazzmeia, August as part of John Zorn's Bagatelles at her most powerful, and Victor. marathon, which was an amazing experi- The longest medley brings together a ence. Then they contacted me after hearing largely wordless, dramatically expressive my octet record and invited me to do a "Afro Blue" and "Wade in the Water," week there in July, which is truly a dream bridged by "Eye See You," an original come true for me, and something I honest- recitation by Jazzmeia, who ends the ly never thought would happen. album with a pull-out-all-the-stops soul For the complete interview, visit our website: gospel version of Mary J. Blige's "I'm Going http://hothousejazz.com/blog/Mary-Halvorson Down."

Allan Harris brings his band to Mary Halvorson brings her octet to Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, July 13. Village Vanguard July 18-23. It Jazzmeia Horn appears with the includes Jonathan Finlayson, trum- Django Reinhardt All-Stars at pet; Jon Irabagon, alto sax; Ingrid Birdland, July 8-9, at Cooper Hewitt Laubrock, tenor sax; Jacob Garchik, Museum, July 13, and at Yonkers ; , pedal steel Waterfront Jazz Series, July 14. guitar; , bass; , drums.

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot House Contributing Photographer Pianist and composer Helen Sung had a CD release party for her new work Sung With Words, which sets to music the poetry of California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, whom she met and befriended at the White House when Gioia was chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. There were many musicians in the audience—but only one arrived with his parents! The young, brilliant pianist Joey Alexander stops for a post-performance photo with Helen.

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continued from page 24 718-463-7700. 1st Wed: 7pm $10 adm Jam Saints of Swing, 7pm Theo Hill; 31: R. w/Carol Sudhalter. 192-07 Linden Blvd. St HATHAWAY HOUSE: 781 County Rd 25. JACKSON ROOM: Tannersville. Sets: 8-9:30pm. Jul 21: Brianna Albans. www.jacksonroom.com. 718-525- Thomas Qnt; 28: Walking Distance w/Orrin 2387. Last Sat: 8&10pm $15 adm incl Evans. snacks/beverage feat Ed Jackson Qrt. LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: 34- HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER: 477 Main 56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274. St. Beacon. www.howlandculturalcenter. org. www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat 12- 845-831-4988. Jul 22: 8pm $20 adm Sylvie 5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm Guided Courvoisier Trio. Tours of Louis Armstrong House. Jul 4&22: HUDSON HOUSE RIVER INN: 2 Main St. 2pm $20 Hot Jazz/Cool Garden series feat Cold Spring. www.hudsonhouseinn.com. 07/4 James Williams & the Swamp Donkeys, 845-265-9355. Jul 28: 8&10pm $30-20 adm 07/22 The Anderson Brothers. Mike Stern Trio. SPRINGFIELD PARK: 184th St & 146th Ter. MAVERICK CONCERT HALL: 120 Maverick www.cityparksfoundation.org. Jul 8: 5-7pm Rd. Woodstock. www.maverickconcerts.org. SummerStage feat Jimmy Heath Big Band. 845-679-8348. Sat: 8pm. Jul 1: Arturo TERRAZA 7: 40-19 Gleane St. Elmhurst. O’Farrill Qnt; 15: Bill Charlap Trio; 29: Eldar www.terraza7.com. 718-803-9602. Sun: 9pm Djangirov Trio. $5 adm Jam w/John Benitez Trio; 3rd Thurs: MAUREEN’S JAZZ CELLAR: 2 N Bway. 9:30pm $7 Victor Prieto. Jul 1: 9pm Maureen Nyack. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. 845- Choi. 535-3143. Sets: unless otherwise noted 8&9:30pm $10 adm. Jul 1: Pete Malinverni Trio; 7: Marlene VerPlanck Qrt; 14: no 9:30pm WESTCHESTER Albert Ahlf; 15: no 9:30pm Charlie Rhyner Qrt; 16: 6pm Pittson Family Band; 21: Jay BEANRUNNER CAFÉ: 201 S Division & Leonhart/Tomoko Ohno; 22: $15 Peter Furlan Esther St. Peekskill. 914-737-1701. Qnt; 23: 6pm $25 Bucky Pizzarelli; 28: KJ www.beanrunnercafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8- Denhert Qrt; 29: 7:30&9:30pm $30-20 Joe 10:30pm $10 adm. Jul 1: Lines of Reason; 8: Locke Qrt; 30: 6pm $25 Alexis Cole Trio. Kim Clarke & Magnets; 15: Esencia; 22: Eric NYACK MEMORIAL PARK: 53 Piermont Av. Person Trio; 28: Donna Singer Qrt; 29: Clifton Nyack. Jul 25: 7:30-9:30pm free adm Mayra Anderson Sxt. Casales & Cocomama. JAZZ FORUM: 1 Dixon Ln. Tarrytown. 914-631- The ROSENDALE CAFE: 434 Main St. 1000. www.jazzforumarts.org. Sets: Sun Rosendale. www.rosendalecafe.com. 845- 4&6pm; Fri-Sat 8&10pm. Jul 1: Roberta 658-9048. Jul 22: 8-11pm Rob Scheps/ Gambarini Qrt; 7-8: Qrt; 9: Francesca Tanksley Qrt. Richard Boukas & Quarteto Moderno; 14-15: TURNING POINT CAFÉ: 468 Piermont Av. Paul Winter & friends; 16: Vanessa Falabella Piermont. www.turningpointcafe.com. 845- Qrt; 21-22: Catherine Russell; 28-29: Freddy 359-1089. Mon: 8-11:30pm $5 adm Monday Cole. Jam by John Richmond. Jul 23: 7:30-10pm LYNDHURST ESTATE: At Hudson River. 635 $25 John Hart Qrt. S Bway. Tarrytown. www.jazzforumarts.org. 914-631-1000. Thurs: 6-8:30pm free adm WINDHAM CIVIC & PERFORMING ARTS Sunset Concerts. Jul 6: Rocky Middleton CENTER: 5379 State Rte 23. Windham. 518- 734-3868. Jul 8: 8-9pm Dan Tepfer; 15: 8- Sxt; 13: & Dannie's Calyp- 9:30pm Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks; so; 20: Steve Kroon Latin Jazz Sxt; 27: Domi 22: 8-9:30pm The Ladybugs. Degalle Qrt. PIERSON PARK: W Main St & Hudson River. Tarrytown. www.jazzforumarts.org. 914-631- 1000. Fri: 6:30-8pm free adm. Jul 7: Andrew Halchak Qrt; 14: Marshall McDonald Jazz Project; 21: Michael Tate & 3D; 28: Andrea DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware Water Brachfeld Qrt. Gap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424- WATERFRONT PARK: Dobbs Ferry. 914-631- 2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Thurs 8-11pm, Fri-Sat 1000. Free adm www.jazzforumarts.org. Wed: 7-11pm. Adm varies. Residency (R): Thurs 6:30-8pm. Jul 5: Cynthia Sayer & Joyride Qnt; Jam w/Bill Washer & friends. Jul 1: Marianne 12: Melanie Scholtz Trio; 19: Freddie Hendrix Solivan Qrt; 2: Bill Charlap Trio; 6: R; 7: Co- Qrt; 26: Bob Albanese Qrt. op Bop; 8: Bob Dorough Qrt; 9: Derwyn YONKERS WATERFRONT: 71 Water Grant St. Holder Qnt; 13: R; 14: COTA Cat Alumi All- Yonkers. Fri: 6:30-8pm. Jul 14: Jazzmeia Stars; 15: Nancy & Spencer Reed; 16: Horn. Sunday Sessions feat Jon Weber w/Carole Bufford; 20: R; 21: Rich Jenkins Qrt; 22: Giacomo Gates; 23: Tomoko Omura; 27: R; Hot House is not 28: Joe Locke; 29: Esteban Castro Trio; 30: Dave & Marti Lantz; 31: 7:30-10:30pm Matt responsible for any errors Vashlishan & The Water Gap Jazz Orch. in the listings which may QUEENS have occured from late changes or incorrect FLUSHING MEADOWS-CORONA PARK: Avenue of Peace & Avenue of Asia. Corona. information supplied to Jul 8: 1-8pm www.armstrongswonderful world.com Louis Armstrong's Wonderful us. Please call the venues World Festival feat Jon Batiste & Stay Human, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks. or check website for up to FLUSHING TOWN HALL: 137-35 Northern Blvd. Flushing. www.flushingtownhall.org. date calendars.

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THE ENTERTAINER," SCOTT Joplin's 1902 composition, is a classic example" of ragtime music, a musical style, trombonist Chris Washburne explains, that uses syncopated and Caribbean-based rhythms, or what was perceived in its day as a "ragged" rhythm. But when Chris was asked to record a ragtime album, he thought of something a little larger than Rags and Roots, Chris' 12th album, the usual definition of ragtime. He rein- "features different tunes from different vented the concept. musical traditions, from Cuba to Haiti to "I want to do a ragtime album," he told spirituals to Mexico, and spans a period the jazz program director who commis- ranging from the 1780s to the 1930s," he sioned a ragtime project from him, "but says. Ragtime, as Chris explains, also this won't be what you had in mind." His stems from a cultural context, which is expansion of the genre adds up to a "Pan why the album incorporates songs that are American Pan Caribbean ragtime project," not typical ragtime pieces but are part of Chris says, where several influences are the origins of jazz. combined to transcend the original ragtime The Scott Joplin composition "Solace (A term. And who better than versatile Chris Mexican Serenade)" is inspired by mari- to do this project? From performing on achi music. "You can hear the mariachi Broadway musicals to playing with some of trumpets on the right side of the piano," the most accomplished salseros including Chris says. Gerard Dupervil's composition Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz and Hector "Ala Cote Gen Fanm" is a misogynistic Lavoe, the trombonist is steeped in music Haitian song but Chris transformed the at large. continued on page 33 BRIDGE CROSSINGS

By Cary Tone NE OF IMPROVISED MUSIC'S of the scene in periods of time revolving most in demand guitarists, Mary around those clubs: When I first moved HalvorsonO , a disciple of Anthony Braxton, here, hearing great music every night at has been garnering critical acclaim Tonic and the old Knitting Factory and the throughout the past dozen years. With her original Roulette. When I was in college, original sound and approach, no one today hearing John Zorn, Joe Morris, Marc is making music quite like Mary. Ribot, Tim Berne, Nels Cline and so many others play those clubs is what made me want to live in New York. Then, after I moved here there was a lot happening in Williamsburg in the early 2000's, at Newsonic Loft and Death By Audio and Zebulon. I remember The Stone opening and doing my first residency there in 2007. Since then, I've had so many great memo- ries hearing and playing music at places like Barbès, Roulette, the Jazz Gallery and Cornelia Street Café. Places are always closing and new ones popping up (I recent- ly discovered a nice Brooklyn space called Q- It's hard to believe you've been on the The Owl, for example) and the scene grows NYC music scene for 15 years. What are a and changes alongside them. few highlights from this adventure? Q- You're playing the Village Vanguard A- So many. It's often the smaller clubs this month for the first time as a leader. that stick in my mind and I tend to think continued on page 29

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LATIN SIDE...continued from page 31 lyrics into a feminist anthem. "Picture of Her Face" is an Irish song. "Odeon" is a Brazilian composition by Ernesto Nazareth, called the "Joplin of Brazil." The album ends with Abel Meeropol's composi- tion "Strange Fruit," rearranged here by vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles, who reinterprets it. William Grant Still, one of the African American composers featured on the album, had difficulty getting his music played by a symphonic orchestra because of his skin color, Chris explains. The rag- time project, however, reverses that injus- tice. The album, Chris adds, is a "recogni- tion of all the difficulties that were faced by the forefathers and foremothers of this music and who, in spite of that adversity, were able to create beautiful music." "I also hired an all-star band," Chris says. "These are people who specialize in this music but also know how to interpret it with a 21st Century jazz sensibility, a very contemporary jazz sensibility. I'm very lucky to have these extraordinary musicians." Chris' gig at Botanical Gardens is part of a jazz series featuring musicians performing next to the Chihuly exhibition. It will be interesting to see how jazz, which is "a contextual music" Chris says, will respond to Chihuly's outsized blown-glass fantasies perched in trees, sit- ting on ponds and on New York schist. That may be yet another opportunity for the trombonist to stretch the definition of ragtime music.

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