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WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler

DDING AN INSTRUMENT FROM trast with horn lines until a jaunty inter- outside the standard complement of lude leads to swirls of strings and horns AEuro-American musical fare, or creating suggesting the film's horrific climax. On an ensemble sound by multitracking "DMZ," Do Yeon jangles and hard-strums instruments are two ways the albums con- strings to evoke "the scariest place on sidered here achieve their exotic or esoteric Earth" (the demilitarized zone between the sound. One of the recordings takes the two Koreas). Jim and Dave engage in short, familiar sax-trumpet-piano-bass-drums bursting trades that lead to piano and quintet and adds a Korean gayageum, a drums before all six come together in three kora- or zither-like string instrument, to conflicting keys and Do Yeon plays a folk present a repert oire influenced by or based song. Jim also recasts the K-pop hit "Jenga" in Korean music. The other CD features a in swinging ¾, featuring the quintet with- pair of musicians creating an ensemble out gayageum. He puts his "Seoulful" in sound by overdubbing various instruments, straight eight with volleying riffs and Do both melodic-harmonic and rhythmic. Yeon's most jazzy single-notes solo, and Jim Snidero's Project-K (Savant), finds offers up a cozy, midtempo blues on the veteran alto saxophonist exploring the "Goofy," featuring a compelling, long-notes music of Korea, his wife's country of origin, alto solo. Throughout, Project-K casts a dif- with an all-star quintet comprising Dave ferent perspective on what a post-bop mod- Douglas, trumpet; Orrin Evans, piano; ern jazz combo can accomplish. , bass, and Rudy We Are the Orchestra ( Royston, drums, plus Korean gayageum Daylight Media), from the Daniel player Do Yeon Kim. The gayageum, based Bennett Group, consists of two musicians in a pentatonic rather than a tempered with these credits: Daniel Bennett, alto (Western) scale, brings an exotic atmos- sax, tenor sax, flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, phere to several of the eight selections, six piano, percussion, and Mark Cocheo, elec- of which are Jim's originals. A ringing tric guitar, banjo, acoustic guitar, nylon- Korean prayer bowl is the first sound on string guitar. The pair simulate a much the opening track, "Han," a Korean larger ensemble through overdubbing, and word/concept that Jim defines as "a sense the resultant songs, either written by of sorrow or incompleteness tempyered b Daniel or, in two cases, his arrangements endurance and acceptance." Do Yeon and a of Verdi opera themes, are what he calls muted Dave introduce Jim's melody, which "avant-pop." The "pop" part is obvious: the he picks up and shares with piano and rather metronomic percussion beats perco- gayageum. Improvisations from the leader, lating on most of the tracks, as well as Dave and Orrin eschew the proto-bop Daniel's penchant for creating tunes that forms they are associated with, as much of approximate ear candy. What rescues the this music brings out a more contempla- music from pop simplicity is the often tive, meditative poise in solos that flow and engaging improvised solos, as likely to be ripple rather than cascade and roil. A the product of Mark's strings as Daniel's sense of calm also pervades "Jeju," a jazz horns. Mark even gets into a rock guitar- waltz celebrating a Korean island; Do Yeon hero mode on the closer, "Carl Finds His layers the melody over humming horns, Way." Daniel uses clarinet, oboe and flutes and Linda's orotund bass notes lead off a mostly for arranged tonal effects, soloing round of solos. There is a return to the Han most persuasively on alto sax, especially theme at the end with the Korean folk on the two Verdi themes and his own song, "Han O Bak Nyun," performed by the "Inside Our Pizza Oven." Mark's solos also quartet of gayageum, alto sax, bass and range to acoustic guitar and, in a surpris- percussion. ingly jazzy turn, banjo on "I'm Not Nancy." Not all of Jim's music here is calm or meditative. He also references scarier Jim Snidero brings his Project-K aspects of Korean culture, as on "Mother," band to the Winter Jazzfest at Zinc dedicated to the "artistic creativity" of a Bar, Jan. 11. Daniel Bennett plays a horror film of the same name. Prayer bowl release gig for We Are the Orchestra ringing and gayageum angular lines con- at the Blue Note’s Sunday Brunch, Jan. 12.

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CLUBS & HALLS

UPPER MANHATTAN (Above 70th Street) AMERICAN LEGION POST: 248W 132nd St (bet 7th & 8th Avs). 212-283-9701. Sun, atler- native Wed & Thurs: 6:30-10:30pm Jam. BILL’S PLACE: 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7th Avs). www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212- 281-0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill Saxton Bebop Band. CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet 92nd & 93rd Sts). www.cleopatrasneedleny. com. 212-769-6969. Sets: Early (E), Lat e (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-Fri Duos unless otherwise noted. L Jam. Residencies: Sun E Open mic w/, L Benno Marmur; Mon Mark Hagan; Tues Marc Devine; Wed E Open mic w/Les Kurtz, L Nathan Brown; Thurs L Nathan Brown; Fri L Robbie Lee; Sat L T. Kash. Jan 2: Noriko Kamo; 3: Gil Schwartz; 4: Paul Special Band; 9: The Equiliprium Gp; 10: Didi Grooves; 11: Denton Darien; 16: Alan Rosenthal; 17: Dan Furman; 18: Jon Weiss Duo; 23: tba; 24: Kuni Mikami Trio; 25: Soul Gard Band; 30: tba; 31: Steve Sandberg. GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster. 310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnys supperclub.com. 212-792-9001. Sets: 7&9pm. Thurs except 01/16: Pedro Martinez. Jan 3: Denise King; 10: Damien Escobar; 17: Johnny O’Neal; 18: Mathis Sound Orch; 25: C. Anthony Bryant; 31: Milton Suggs. LENOX SAPHIRE: 341 Lenox Av at 127th St. www.lenoxsaphireharlem.com. 212-866- 9700. Thurs: 8-11pm Keyed Up series w/Phil Young Oct. MINTON’S PLAYHOUSE: 206W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). www.mintonsharlem.com. 212-243- 2222. Sets: 7:30& 9:30pm. Residencies: Thurs Jazzmobile; Sat JC Hopkins Biggish Band. Jan 12: Royal Bopsters; 31: Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sxt. MIST HARLEM: 46W 116th St (bet Lenox & 5th Av). www.mistharlem.com. 646-738-3043. Fri: 10pm-2am $10 adm Harlem Late Night Jazz. NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM: 58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348- 8300. www.jmih.org. Jan 12: 2pm free adm Jazz Power Initiative’s Intergenerational Jazz Jam; 1 3&27: www.jazzfoundation.org 6:30- 9:30pm Jazz Foundation of America Jam. NY PUBLIC LIBRARY: 96th Street Branch. 112E 96th St (bet Lexington & Park Avs). 212-289-0908. www.nypl.org. Jan 16: 4:30- 5:30pm free adm www.jazzfoundation.org Jazz Foundation of America feat Gene Bertoncini & Roni Ben-Hur. PARIS BLUES: 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd at 121st St. 347-852-2866/212-222-9878. Sets/adm: 9pm-1am, Sun + 5-9pm; free. 9:30- 11pm feat Al Black. Sun: 5pm Double G & the Posse, 9pm 1st&3rd Lombro, 2nd&4th Double G; Mon: Keyed Up feat John

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Cooksey Spontaneous Combustion; Tues: Louisa Poster Trio; 11: BT 9pm free Arthur Antoine Dowdell Gp; Wed: Les Goodson & Sadowsky & The Troubadours; 17 7pm & 18 the Intergalactic Soul Jazz Band; Thurs: 8pm: $10-45 Afro Latin Jazz Orch; 19: BT Chiemi & the Chiemistry Set; Fri: tba; Sat: 7pm free E.J. Decker; 25: BT 9pm free Miki 69th Street Band. Yokoyama. PATRICK'S PLACE: 2835 Frederick Douglass The TRIAD THEATER: 158W 72nd St (bet Blvd at 151st St. 212-491-7800. www.patricks Bway & Columbus). www.triadnyc.com. 212- placeharlem.com. Jan 27: 7-10pm Whitney 362-2590. 2 drink/min. Jan 6: 7pm Stephanie Marchelle & Patience Higgins. Nakasian & Matt Baker; 7: 7pm Stephanie ROOM 623: Below B Squared Harlem. 271W Sellars; 24: 9:30pm Jeanne Gies w/Jazz 119th St (bet Frederick Douglass & St Nick Masters. Blvds). www.b2harlem.com/room623. www. room623.eventbrite.com. 212-280-2248. Sets/adm: Sun 3-6pm $12/$15 min; Wed 8- MID-TOWN MANHATTAN 11pm $12/$10 min; Fri 10pm-1am $20. Residencies: Sun Vocal Jazz Jam by Jocelyn (Between 35th & 69th Street) Medina; Wed The Harlem Jazz Session w/Peter Brainin & friends; Fri The Late Set AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM: 2 Lincoln w/Marcus Goldhaber. Jan 3: Benny Benack Sq on Columbus Av (bet 65th & 66th Sts). Trio; 10: Andy Bianco Trio; 24: Brad Whiteley www.folkartmuseum.org. 212-595-9533. Organ Trio; 31: Jordan Young & Soul Juice Wed: 2-3pm free adm Bill Wurtzel Trio w/Jay Organ Trio. Leonhart. SHOWMANS: 375W 125th St at Morningside. The BEACH CAFE: 1326 2nd Av at 70th St. 212-864-8941. www.thebeachcafe.com. 212-988-7299. Fri: SHRINE: 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd 9:30-11:30pm free adm Ginetta's Vendetta. (bet 133rd & 134th Sts). 212-690-7807. BIRDLAND: 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). www.shrinenyc.com. Sets unless otherwise 212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. Sets: noted: Early (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. 8:30&11pm; Early (E) 5:30pm except Mon Residencies (R): Sun E-L Jam; 1st Sun 8- 7pm. Residencies: Sun (R) except 01/12 10pm The Shrine Big Band. Jan 7: 9-10pm Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orch; Real Stormin Norman; 8: E-L Jeff McGregor Wed E except 01/1 David Ostwald’s Louis Trio; 10: L Furmi Gomez Qrt; 16: E-L Tuomo Armstrong Eternity Band; Fri E The Birdland Uusitalo; 18: 8-10pm Wack Cheddar; 23: 8- Big Band; Sat E except 01/4&11 Eric 9pm Lizzy Ossevoor; 25: 8-9pm Gina D'Soto; Comstock w/Sean Smith & spec guest 27: E-L Takeshi Otani Band; 29: L Joel Barbara Fasano. Jan 1-4: The Birdland Big Shapira. Band w/spec guest Nicole Zuraitis; 1: E Greg SILVANA: 300W 116th St at Frederick Ruvolo Big Band; 2-4: E The Birdland Big Douglass Blvd. www.silvana-nyc.com. 646- Band; 5: E Emilio Solla + R; 6: E Naama 692-4935. Sets unless otherwise noted: Early Gheber Qrt w/spec guests; 7: Frank (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. Jan 4: 10pm-12am Kimbrough Trio; 8-11: ; 9: E John Blu Cha Cha; 7: L Hiroko Kanna; 10: E-L Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey Duo; 11: E Michael Sarian Acoustic Qrt; 13: L Port Sara Gazarek; 12: E Connie Han, 8:30&11pm Mande; 15: E-L Jeff Mcgregor; 19: 8-10pm Stacey Kent; 13 E & 14-18: Scotty Barnhart & Af ro Peruvian New Trends Orch; 26: 8-9pm The Legendary Count Basie Orch; 19: E Lizzy Ossevoor; 27: L Joel Shapira; 29: E-L Scott Reeves Jazz Orch + R; 21-25: Karrin Carol Morgan. Allyson; 23: E Rob Silverman; 26: E Adison JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 2751 Bway Evans Qrt feat Sabeth + R; 28-Feb 1: The Hot (bet 105th & 106th Sts). 212-864-6662. Sardines; 30: E Pureum Jin. www.smokejazz.com. Set: Early (E), Late (L); BIRDLAND THEATER: 315W 44th St (bet 8th Sun-Mon&Thurs E 7&9pm, L 10:30pm; & 9th Avs). www.birdlandjazz.com. 212-581- Tues 7,9&10:30pm; Wed E 7,9&10:30pm, L 3080. Sets: Early (E) 7pm; Late (L) 9:45pm 11:45pm; Fri-Sat E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:45pm except Mon 8:30pm. Jan1-4: E Marilyn Maye; &12:45am; adm/min vary. Residencies: Sun 5: E David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong L except 01/5 Nicole Glover; Mon (R) E Eternity Band; 6: L Joe Alterman Trio; 8: Qrt, L The New Jam Session; Maucha Adnet; 9-10: Frank Catalano Qrt; 11: Tues (R) Mike LeDonne’s Groover Qrt; Thurs Veronica Swift w/Emmet Cohen Trio; 12: E L Marc Cary & The Harlem Sessions; Fri L Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom, L Emmet except 01/3 Lezlie Harrison; Sat L except Cohen Trio; 13: L Peter Cincotti; 15-18: Clint 01/4 Johnny O’Neal Trio. Jan 1-5: Countdown Holmes & Billy Stritch; 19: Bill O' Connell Qrt; 2020 Coltrane Festival feat 01/1-2 20: L Senri Oe Trio; 22: David Finck; 23: Countdown Sxt VI w/ & Steve Remembering John Abercrombie; 25: Davi's Turre, L Marc Cary & The Harlem Sessions, Way feat Robert Davi; 26: E Louis Rosen’s 01/3-5 Countdown Sxt VII w/ & Large Band; 27: L Ben Paterson Trio; 29: Paul , L 01/3-4 Marc Cary & The Marinaro; 30: Yoko Miwa Trio; 31: Donald Vega Harlem Sessions; 6-7: R; 8: Milton Suggs Trio. Qnt, L Emmet Cohen B3 Trio; 9-12: Bill CARNEGIE HALL: 57th St & 7th Av. 212-247- Charlap Trio; 13-14: R; 15: Sxt; 7800. www.carnegiehall.org. Jan 9: 8pm Lisa 16-19: Cyrus Chestnut Trio; 20-21: R; 22: Hilton & friends. John Farnsworth Sxt, L Emmet Cohen B3 CLUB BONAFIDE: 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd & Trio; 23-26: Al Foster; 27-28: R; 29: Cynthia 3rd Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com. Scott; 30-Feb 2: Tribute to JJ Johnson feat 646-918-6189. Jan 3: 5pm Yael & Gabriel; 5: Sxt. 6pm AJ Frondelli, 8pm Violette; 9: 8pm SUGAR BAR: 254W 72nd St (bet Bway & West Emilie Surtees; 10: 6pm Chloé Perrier & The End Av). 212-579-0222. www.sugarbarnyc.com. French Heart Band, 8pm Barbara Martinez; Set s/adm: 8pm/$10 unless otherwise noted. 11: 4pm Yael & Gabriel; 12: 7pm Markus Rutz Residency: Thurs 9pm Open Mic w/Sugar Qnt, 8:30pm Violette; 16: 8pm Emilie Bar All Star Band. Jan 4: 9pm Irini Res & the Surtees; 18: 4pm Yael & Gabriel; 19: 5pm Yael Jazz Mix; 11: Rob Silverman Qrt; 17: Zamb Dray-Barel & Gabriel Hermida; 23: 8pm Up; 25: 8&9:30pm $25 Mike Phillips. Emilie Surtees; 25: 4pm Yael & Gabriel; 26: SYMPHONY SPACE: 2537 Bway at 95th St. 4pm Yael & Gabriel, 8pm The New York 212-864-5400. www.symphonyspace.org. Nightingales & The New Retro Orch; 31: 8pm Bar Thalia (BT). Jan 4: BT 9pm free adm Barbara Martinez.

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DAVID RUBENSTEIN ATRIUM: At Lincoln Marsalis feat Victor Goines & Chris Center. Bway at 62nd St. www.lincolncenter. Crenshaw; 30-Feb 1: 8pm RT Jazz at Lincoln org/atrium. 212-875-5350. Thurs: 7:30pm free Center Orch w/ feat Ted adm Target Free Thursdays series. Jan 2: Nash & Glenn Close. Alicia Olatuja; 30: Burnt Sugar The Arkestra MICHIKO STUDIOS: 149W 46th St (bet 6th & Chamber. 7th Avs). 3rd Fl. 212-302-4011. www. DIZZY’S CLUB: At Jazz @ . 10 michikostudios.com. 2nd Wed: 8-10:30pm Columbus Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. $20/15 adm Trio. 212-258-9800. Sets/adm unless otherwise MUSEUM OF ARTS & DESIGN: 2 Columbus noted: 7:30&9:30pm, 11:30pm Late Night Cir. www.madmuseum.org. 212-299-7777. Sessions; Sun-Wed $35, Thurs $40, Fri-Sat Jan 10: 7-8:30pm APAP feat Badi Assad. $45; $10 min. Jan 1: closed; 2-5: 01/5 $40 PULSE CLUB: At Marriott Vacation. 33W 37th Gonzalo Rubalcaba Trio d’Été; 6: Ashley St (bet 5th & 6th Avs). 212-448-1024. Sets: Pezzotti Qnt; 7: Ed Cherry Qrt feat Peter Tues-Thurs 5-8pm. Tues: Charlie Apicella & Bernstein; 8: Amina Figarova Sxt; 9-10: 01/10 Iron City; Wed: Latin Sounds; Thurs: Peter $40 Brianna Thomas Band; 11: Russell Hall Manes & The Keys. Cover; 12: Brubecks Play Brubeck; 13: Isaiah J. Thompson Qrt; 14: Trio; The RUM HOUSE: At Hotel Edison. 228W 47th 15: The Curtis Brothers; 16: Atom String Qrt; St (bet Bway & 8th Av). 646-490-6924. 17-19: 01/19 $30 Walter Blanding Qrt; 20: $45 www.edisonrumhouse.com. Jan 6&20: The Youth Orch; 21: 9:30pm Lou Caputo & Company. 7:30pm Sean Mason Trio, 9:30pm Vuyo RUSSIAN SAMOVAR: 256W 52nd St (bet Sotashe; 22: $30 Willie Jones III feat Larry Bway & 8th Av). www.russiansamovar.com. Willis, a Life in Jazz; 23-26: 01/24 $40, 01/26 212-757-0168. Sun: 3-7pm. Jan 5: Richard $30 Trio; 27: Benny Benack III; Shade; 12: Charles Davis Qrt feat TC III; 19: 28: James Morrison Qrt; 29: $40 Benito Pucci Amanda Jhones Qrt; 26: Benny Rubin Gonzalez Trio; 30-Feb 2: 01/31 $40, 02/2 $30 Jr. Trio w/Ion McDonald & Whitney Marchelle. Nilson Matta’s Brazilian Voyage Qnt. Late SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Av at Night Sessions w/Jan 2-4: tba; 7-11: Charles 54th St. (Citicorp Bld). 212-935-2200. Turner & Uptown Swing; 14-18: Jacob www.saintpeters.org. Sun: 6pm free adm Melsha; 21-25: Carl Maraghi; 28-Feb 1: tba. Jazz Vespers; Wed: 1pm $10 don Midday FOUR SEASONS: 57E 57th St (bet Madison Jazz Midtown; 1st Mon: 7:30pm $5 adm and Park Avs). www.fourseasons.com. 212- International Women in Jazz Jam. Jan 5: 758-5700. Fri: 6-10pm Acute Inflections. Adam O'Farrill + Gaya Feldheim Schorr; 8: Danny Bacher Trio; 12: Anwar Marshall; 15: HILTON NEW YORK: 1335 Avenue of the Americas at 54th St. www.hilton.com. 212- Roni Ben Hur Trio; 19: Miro Sprague Trio; 22: 586-7000. Jan 11-12: APAP feat 01/11 11am Howard Williams Jazz Orch; 26: Melissa Badi Assad, 11:30am Matt Baker, 01/12 11am Stylianou & Chris Dingman; 29: Leslie Ken Peplowski & Diego Figueiredo, 11:30am Pintchik Trio. Laila Bial i, 3:30pm Toni Harris, 4pm Lisa B, SONY HALL: 235W 46th St (bet 7th & 8th Avs). 4:30pm John Gray, 5pm Ted Rosenthal, www.sonyhall.com. 212-997-5123. Jan 11: 5:30pm Ben Rosenblum, 6pm Richard 11am APAP feat Stanley Jordan, BJ Thomas, Howell, 6:30pm Chip Shelton, 7pm Randy Grace Kelly; 13: 7:30pm Lisa Fischer Taylor, 7:30pm Wicked Divas, 7:50pm w/Ranky Tanky; 17: 8pm JD Souther; 27: 8pm LaKisha Jones, 8:10pm Debbie Gravitte, The 8-Bit Big Band. 8:30pm Maureen McGovern, 9pm Ryan & SWING 46: Jazz & Supper Club. 349W 46th St Ryan, 9:30pm Mads Tolling, 10pm Bryan (bet 8 & 9th Avs). www.swing46.com. 212- Anthony Qrt, 10:30pm Ori Dagan, 11pm Evan 262-9554. Sets/adm: Sun-Thurs 8:30- Fuerst 11:30pm/$15; Fri-Sat 9:30pm-1am/$20. IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St at Residencies: Mon Swingadelic; Tues George Bway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454. Gee Swing Dance Band; Wed Stan Rubin Mon-Tues: 8-11pm except 01/6-7 Vince Orch w/Joe Politi. Giordano & The Nighthawks. TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs). The IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582- Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497- 2121. www.theiridium.com. Jan 27: 8:30pm 1254. Jan 12 7-8:30pm free adm/$5 min & 16 Ed Fast & Conga Bop; 28&30: 8pm Scott 7 -9:30pm: $10/10 min Linda Presgrave Qrt. Henderson Trio; 31-Feb 1: 8&10pm Wayne The TOWN HALL: 123W 43rd St (bet 6&7th Krantz, Keith Carlock & Tim Lefebvre. Avs). www.thetownhall.org. 212-840-2824. JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212- Jan 16: 8pm $54-85 adm Winter Jazzfest 885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets/adm: Sun www.winterjazzfest.com feat Seu Jorge 12-2:30pm, Mon-Tues 8-11pm, Wed-Sat 8- w/Rogê, Anat Cohen & Choro Aventuroso. 9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $45 buffet, Mon-Tues YAMAHA ARTIST SERVICES: 689 5th Av at free/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $18/$20 min, Fri- 54th St. 212-339-9995. www.yamaha.com. Sat $34/$20 min. Residencies: Sun (R) Jazz Jan 9&11: APAP feat 01/9 7pm Tamir Brunch w/Tony Middleton; Mon (R) Jam by Hendelman & the Spirit of Israel Ens, 01/11 Iris Ornig; Tues Emerging Artists series. Jan 1:15pm Jeff Hamilton Trio, 1:45pm Clayton- 1: no jazz; 2: Michele Duda Qrt; 3-4: Jonny Hamilton Jazz Orch, 2:45pm Jade Solomon King Trio; 5-6: R; 7: Jakob Ebers Qnt; 8: Curtis, 3pm Lakecia Benjamin, 3:30pm Scott Mamiko Watanabe Trio; 9: Ladies Day Jazz Tixier/Dave Meder, 4pm Michael Olatuja, Qrt; 10: Ed Laub Trio; 11: Mark Soskin Qrt; 4:30pm Brianna Thomas Band, 5pm Richie 12-13: R; 14: Michael Shapira Qrt; 15: Sari Goods, 5:30pm Don Braden. Ke ssler Qrt; 16: Carl Bartlett Jr. Qrt; 17-18: Scott Robinson Qrt; 19-20: R; 21: Daisuke & Kuriko's Farewell; 22: Mark Wade Qrt; 23: LOWER MANHATTAN Steve Swell Qrt; 24-25: Qrt; 26- 27: R; 28: Stuart Mack; 29: Erika Matsuo Qnt; (Below 34th Street) 30: Taeko Fukao Qrt; 31-Feb 1: Roni Ben-Hur Qrt. 11TH STREET BAR: 510E 11th St (bet Av A & JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER: 10 Columbus B). www.11thstbar.com. 212-982-3929. Mon: Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258- 8pm Keyed Up feat Jam w/Murray Wall. 9800. Rose Theater (RT). 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(E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late BALLROOM: 6 Delancey St (bet 10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st Thurs: E Bowery & Chrystie St). 212-533-2111. Amy Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe; 2nd www.boweryballroom.com. Jan 9: 7pm $25- Thurs: E Nicole Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E Tessa 35 adm www.winterjazzfest.com Winter Souter; 3rd Sun: E Ray Anderson & Pocket Jazzfest feat Beat Music + Brass Band; last Wed: E Paul Jost; last Fri: E yMusic + Taylor McFerrin. Kendra Shank. CAFÉ BOHEMIA: 15 Barrow St (bet Bleeker & ARTHUR’S TAVERN: 57 Grove St. 212-675- West 4th Sts). www.cafebohemianyc.com. 6879. www.arthurstavernnyc.com. Sets: 7- 212-691-6127. Sets: 8&10pm. Residencies: 10pm. Sun: Creole Cooking; Mon: Grove Mon except 01/13 Hot Club w/Matthew “Fat Street Stompers feat Joe Licari; Tues: Yuichi Cat” Rivera; Tues except 01/14 Pasquale Hirakawa; Wed: Eve Silber; Thurs-Sat: Eri Grasso Solo; Thurs Cafe Bohemia Jazz Qrt Yamamoto Trio. feat Jon-Erik Kellso & Hot Club. Jan 3: B FLAT: Basement 277 Church St (bet Franklin Songevity w/Rob Duguay; 4: Jamile Staevie & White Sts). www.bflat.info. 212-219-2970. Ayres; 10: Bernard Purdie; 11-14: Wallace Sets: Mon 8-11pm, Wed 8:30-11:30pm, Sat Roney Qnt; 18: Peter Maness & the Master 10pm-12am. Mon&Wed: Jordan Young Trio. Keys; 19: Jeff “Tain” Watts w/spec guest Fatboy Kanootch; 24: Jarien Jamanila Qrt; BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 11th St (bet Bway & University). www.bahainyc.org. 212-222- 26: Teri Roiger Trio. 5159. Tues: 8&9:30pm $10/15 adm. Jan 28: The CUTTING ROOM: 44E 32nd St (bet Dave Chamberlain Band of Bones. Madison & Park Av). 212-691-1900. www.the BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212-529- cuttingroomnyc.com. Jan 26: 2pm $20-25 5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: Sun adm Jazz Brunch w/Bill Warfield. 8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30-7:45pm, The DANCE: 428 Lafayette St (Bet Astor Pl & Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30,9:30& E 4th St). www.thedance.nyc. Jan 10-12 11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 drink min/set $50-125 adm www.winterjazzfest.com Winter except Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink min/set, E Jazzfest feat 01/10 6pm Jure Pukl, 7:15pm free. Trios unless otherwise noted. Mon- Godwin Louis, 8:30pm Nikara & Black Wall Thurs: E Emerging Artists series; Mon: L Street, 9:45pm MAE.SUN, 11pm Marc Vocal Mondays series. Residency (R): Sun Ribot’s Ceramic Dog, 01/11 12:15am Jaimie except 01/5 Peter Mazza. Jan 1: E Juan Branch, 1:30am tba, 7:15pm Helen Sung, Munguia, L Phil Robson; 2: E tba, L Austin 8:30pm UNHOLY ROW, 9:45pm Susan Becker; 3: Assaf Kehati; 4: James Alcorn Qnt, 11pm CUP feat Nels Cline + Silberstein; 5: Alex Goodman; 6: E Andy Yuka C. Honda, 01/12 12:15am Anna Bianco, L Marya Lawrence; 7: E tba, L Carol Webber, 1:30am tba. Morgan; 8: E Alec Aldred, L Olli Soikkeli; 9: E The DJANGO: At Roxy Hotel. 2 Av of the Olin Clark, L Hendrik Meurkens; 10: Rale Americas at Walker St. www.roxyhotelnyc. Micic; 11: Patrick Cornelius; 12: R; 13: E Lisa com. 212-519-6600. Hoppe, L Aimée Allen; 14: E Helena Kay, L DROM: 85 Ave A (bet 5th & 6th Sts). 212-777- David Leon; 15: E Artur Akhmetov, L Brad 1157. www.dromnyc.com. Jan 7: 7:30pm free Shepik; 16: E Adam Corderol, L Daniel Eli adm Silver Arrow Band; 16: 7:30pm $20 Big Weiss; 17: Craig Brann; 18: Paul Bollenback; Chief , 10pm $15 19: R; 20: E Panas Athanatos, L Melissa Spontaneous Creativity w/Duane Eubanks & Stylianou; 21: E Owen Chen, L Mike Bono; Company ; 17: 9:30pm $15 Gregorio Uribe; 22: E Erich Jonhnson, L Jonathan Kreisberg; 18-19: 6:30pm $20-35 Mediterranean Jazz 23: E Noah Becker, L Vaughn Stoffey; 24: Festival feat 01/18 Adam Maalouf + Tom Dempsey; 25: Mark Kleinhaut; 26: R; 27: Bulgarian Voices Trio w/Angelo di Loreto + E Lisa Hoppe, L Tammy Scheffer; 28: E Nick Vlada Tomova, Valentina Kvasova & Shelley Marziani, L Hashem Assadullahi; 29: E Thomas + Carola Ortiz Trio feat John King, Andrew Cheng, L Jonathan Kreisberg; 30: E 01/19 Petros Klampanis & Kristjan Randalu Ryan Hernandez, L Benjamin Lapidus; 31: w/guest Eleni Arapoglou + Panagiotis Ted Ludwig. Andreou + Layale Chaker Sarafand + The BITTER END: 147 Bleecker St (bet Christos Rafalides & Mediterranean Miles; Thompson & LaGuardia). 212-673-7030. 21: 7:30pm free Silver Arrow Band. www.bitterend.com. Jan 10-12: $50-125 adm The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich & Winter Jazzfest www.winterjazzfest.com feat Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431- 01/10 6:45pm Kristina Koller, 8pm Sasha 9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-Erik Masakowski as Tra$h Magnolia, 9:15pm Kellso & friends. Cousin From Another Planet, 10:30pm FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675- Michael Mayo, 11:45pm Bright Dog Red, 6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min. 01/11 1am tba, 6:15pm Naissam Jalal, Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late 7:30pm Anne Pacéo, 8:45pm Plume feat (L), Night (N); Sun E 6pm, L 9pm, N 1am; Mon Kush Abadey, 10pm Thomas de Pourquery & E 6pm, L 9pm, N 12:30am; Tues-Wed E 7pm, Supersonic feat Jaimie Branch, 11:15pm L 9pm, N 12:30am; Thurs 7pm, L 10pm, N Jonathan Jurion feat Jowee Omicil, 01/12 1:30am; Fri 6pm, L 9pm + 10:30pm, N 12:30am Eym Trio. 1:30am; Sat E 7pm, L 10pm, N 1:30am. : 131W 3rd St at 6th Residencies (R): Sun E Terry Waldo & Av. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. Gotham City Band, N The Program; Mon N Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am Late Billy Kaye; Tues E Saul Rubin Zebtet; Wed E Night Groove series; Sun 11:30am&1:30pm except 01/1 Raphael D'Lugoff Trio + 1, N Ned Sunday Brunch. Adm varies. Jan 1-5: Chris Goold; Fri L The Supreme Queens; Sat N Botti; 6-8: Maurice “Mobetta” Brown; 9-12: Greg Glassman. Jan 1: E Corey Wallace, L Philly Reunion; 13: Harold López-Nussa Y Groover Trio, N R; 2: E Willie Applewhite Qnt, Amigos; 14-19: Maceo Parker; 20: Joel Ross L Saul Rubin Zebtet, N Will Terrill; 3: E Chris “Good Vibes”; 21-26: All- Flory, L R + Jared Gold/Dave Gibson, N Ray Stars; 27: tba; 28-29: Antonio Sanchez & Parker; 4: E Ivan Renta Latin Jazz Qnt, L Migration; 30-Feb 2: Igor Butman & The Raphael D'Lugoff Qnt, N R; 5: E R, 8:30pm Moscow Jazz Orch. Late Night Groove w/Jan Jade Synstelien's FCBB, N R; 6: E Ben 3: Lee Pearson; 10-11: ELEW; 17: Rodney Patterson Duo, L Ryan Berg, N R; 7: E R, L Green; 25: Aneesa Strings. Sunday Brunch Sonora Nuyorkina, N Craig Wuepper; 8: E R, w/Jan 5: Donald Vega; 12: Daniel Bennett Gp; L Joe Farnsworth Trio, N R; 9: E Urban 19: Adam Moezinia Folk Element Trio; 26: Jay Archivers, L Greg Glassman Qnt, N Avi Leonhart Trio. continued on page 18

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GONZALO RUBALCABA DIZZY'S CLUB / JANUARY 2-5 A ferocious joie de vivre and unfettered rhythmic drive energize Cuban music. To that, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba brings an expansive command derived from classical music as well as the Afro-Cuban rhythms of his native Cuba. His international career start- ed there when he was discovered by Dizzy Gillespie at age 23, and began recording for in 1986-'87. Gonzalo brings a pellucid technique to the piano that has garnered him accolades as one of the 20th-century's best pianists; he's a multiple Latin Grammy winner, and winner of an ASCAP Foundation award as composer and pianist. He is a rarity in that his playing is equally engaging whether it's introspec- tive or full of the brio of Afro-Cuban rhythms. At Dizzy's, Gonzalo leads his Trio d'Été with bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Eric Harland. GK

SAUL ZEBULON RUBIN SMALLS JAZZ CLUB / JANUARY 3-4 Fans of Roy Hargrove's big band will already be familiar with guitarist Saul Zebulon Rubin's playing and arranging chops. In demand for his sensitivity and legendary lis- tening skills, as well as his virtuosity, he's been heard alongside , , Renee Fleming, Johnny O'Neal, and other titans. Known as Zeb, the multi-talented Mr. Rubin is also producer of an extensive roster of recordings; he ran a loft performance space from 2009 to 2016, which was the home of a highly regarded weekly jazz vocal series. At Smalls this time around, he’s fronting the Zebtet—trum- peter Greg Glassman, alto saxophonist Justin Robinson, tenor saxophonist Stacy Dillard, trombonist , bassist Mark Lewandowski and drummer Brandon Lee Lewis—playing Zeb's own compositions and arrangements. EK DAVID KIKOSKI SIDE DOOR / JANUARY 4 We have many brilliant pianists in the jazz world, but it's clear from his first notes and phrases how great David Kikoski is. Since his post-grad days at Berklee, working alongside , Joe Henderson and , David's fluid invention, two-handed ideas and fleet runs have identified his original thoughts as a perfect heir to the contemporary Tyner-Hancock-Corea legacy. The Jersey City-based pianist has graced stages and recording studios worldwide. He's won a Grammy with Roy Haynes and a nomination with the . A string of excellent CDs for the Criss Cross label preceded David's latest effort for HighNote, Phoenix Rising, a set of most- ly standards taken to higher levels. At the Side Door, bassist Ed Howard and drum- mer a re urging David's ingenuity further. MGN DAVID OSTWALD BIRDLAND THEATER / JANUARY 5 For the past two decades, tuba player David Ostwald has fronted the Louis Armstrong Eternity Band (aka the Gully Low Band). But his love of the groundbreaking New Orleans-born trumpeter stretches back even further: The first jazz album David ever bought was by the beloved jazz pioneer. He and his band continue a lengthy and pop- ular tenure at Birdland’s earl y set every Wednesday, focusing on repertoire inspired by revered figures such as Bix Beiderbecke, , Jelly Roll Morton, as well as Armstrong and others who made their marks during the early years of jazz. Bria Skonberg, Will Anderson, Anat Cohen, Wycliffe Gordon, Ehud Asherie and others are among the lauded players who have been known to join David and the Louis Armstrong Eternity Band on stage. EK

ROYAL BOPSTERS MINTON'S PLAYHOUSE / JANUARY 12 Displaying a magic touch when it comes to swing, bop, vocalese and exciting har- monies, singers Amy London, Holli Ross, Pete McGuinness and Dylan Pramuk form the rock-solid core of this vocal quartet. Since the Royal Bopsters first came on the scene more than a dozen years back, the foursome's guests have included Mark Murphy and NEA Jazz Masters Jon Hendr icks, Annie Ross, Sheila Jordan and Bob Dorough. The membership of the Royal Bopster Project's extended family now spans 30-somethings to 90-somethings. A new release, Party of Four, is on the horizon for early 2020, featuring Bopster-penned lyrics to solos by greats such as Chet Baker, , , Dexter Gordon and Tito Puente, as well as originals and a never-before recorded Mark Murph y composition. EK By Ken Franckling, Seton Hawkins, Stephanie Jones, George Ka 16 Bro photo by Adam Jandrup, Chestnut by Jimmy Katz, Kikoski by Gulunara Khamatova, Ostwald by Lynn Redmile, Patton by John 206964_HH_Jan_0 12/20/19 1:42 PM Page 17

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TIVON PENNICOTT JAZZ STANDARD / JANUARY 12 An artist who responds to the subtlest changes in his musical environment, Tivon Pennicott creates spontaneous compositions whose melodies linger long after he's left the bandstand. The three-time Grammy Award-winning saxophone player and com- poser hears what others miss. His shapeshifting virtuosity has allowed him to collab- orate with such like-minded artis ts as , Gregory Porter and the legendary Roy Hargrove. But dauntless lyrical improvising reflects only a measure of his artistry. On his sophomore recording, Tivon Pennicott with Strings, set for release this year, the saxophonist flexes his large-ensemble mastery as a composer, arranger and conductor leading a 24-piece orchestra across an album of original works. His band features an iteration of the ensemble including Keyon Harrold, Amy Kang, Yasushi Nakamura, Joe Saylor and Yoojin Park. SJ THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA BIRDLAND / JANUARY 13-18 The music of Count Basie is both rapturous and full of joy. Basie was known for his ability to command unparalleled sheer delight from the bandstand; said delight lives on today with the Count Basie Orchestra. Under the direction of bandleader, trum- peter Scotty Barnhart, Basie's music is still in full swing and the band's more active than ever, with its latest release, All About That Basie, that features collaborations from Wycliffe Gordon, Kurt Elling and Jon Faddis. The acclaimed album recently landed a Grammy nomination in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble category, the 20th nomination in the band's history. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the orches- tra's inception, and it continues to ensure the Basie legacy is alive, well and swinging. EW

CYRUS CHESTNUT SMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB / JANUARY 16-19 The gospel genre is embedded in pianist Cyrus Chestnut's musical psyche, whether he is leading a band, playing solo or working as a sideman. He began playing the piano at age 3, performed in his family's church in Baltimore at 7, and by 9 was promoted to church pianist. Cyrus also knows a thing or two about the art of jazz improvisation. He calls it "composition at a rapid pace with no erasers." The pianist's mastery is on full display as he performs with his trio for this four-night birthday bash, as Cyrus turns 57 on Jan. 17. Drawing some from his most recent release, 2018's Kaleidoscope, and other sources, expect to hear him add his own gospel feel to a variety of jazz clas- sics and originals. He’s joined by Eric Wheeler on bass and Chris Beck on drums. KF

JEB PATTON MEZZROW / JANUARY 17-18 Listeners fortunate enough to check out Jeb Patton live experience an artist whose playing feels as good as it sounds. In a trio setting or leading a large ensemble, the New York-based pianist, composer, educator and published author radiates creativity and melodicism. Both in his solo improvising and his at-once expressive and receptive comping choices, Jeb engages his fellow artists in sophisticated conversation, crafting spontaneous stories with a beginning, middle and end. He has performed all over the city and across the world as a leader and a collaborator alongside , Charles McPherson, , Roberta Gambarini, Jon Faddis, and the late , among countless others. At Mezzrow, his trio features David Wong on bass and Ro dney Green on drums. SJ

JAKOB BRO VILLAGE VANGUARD / JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 2 Danish guitarist Jakob Bro is easily one of the most compelling string talents to emerge in the past decade, initially gaining acclaim for his work in Paul Motian's band as well as in the Tomasz Stanko Quintet. Jakob quickly rose as a leader in his own right, and his prolific discography provides a rich glimpse into his creative approach. Patient, medi tative and richly melodic in his playing, he crafts exquisitely beautiful compositions and performances that reward listeners as the music unfurls slowly and deliberately. Jakob's ECM-released records with bassist Thomas Morgan and drum- mer Joey Baron are a testament to the crystalline beauty in his writing and playing. Master saxophonist joins the threesome for a not-to-be-missed run at the Village Vanguard. SH nes, George Kanzler, Elzy Kolb, Michael G Nastos & Eric Wendell edmile, Patton by John Herr, Rubalcaba by Anna Tura, Rubin by Seth Cashman. 17 206964_HH_Jan_0 12/20/19 1:42 PM Page 18

continued from page 15 $50-125 adm www.winterjazzfest.com Winter Rothbard; 10: E Miki Yamanaka, L R + Josh Jazzfest feat 01/10 6:45pm Sunny Jain’s Wild Evans Electric Band, N Ray Gallon; 11: E Wild East, 8pm Ikebe Shakedown, 9:15pm Rafael Monteagudo Music Connection, N R; Gregoire Maret & Romain Collin, 10:30pm 12: E R, L Justin Robinson, N R; 13: L Ned Braxton Cook, 11:45pm Butcher Brown, Goold Qrt, N R; 14: E R, L Peter Brainin & the 01/11 1am Madison McFerrin, 6:45pm Latin Jazz Workshop, N Alexi David; 15: E R, Marquis Hill, 8pm Nir Felder, 9:15pm L Don Hahn/Mike Camacho Band, N R; 16: E Hypnotic Brass Ens, 10:30pm Kassa Overall, Reid Taylor Qnt; 17: L R + David Weiss & 11:45pm Theo Croker, 01/12 1am James Point of Departure; 18: N R; 19: E&N R; 20: L Brandon Lewis. George Braith, N R; 21: E R; 22: E R, L MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av & Staford Hunter & Continuum, N R; 24: L R + Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476- David Bryant; 25: L POD, N R; 26: E&N R; 27: 4346. Sets/adm: 7:30-10pm, Late (L) L Alexi David, N R; 28: E R, L Itai Kriss & Gato 10:30pm-1am except Fri-Sat 10:30pm-2am, Gordo, N John Benitez's Latin Bop; 29: E&N Sun + 5-7pm (PM); adm varies. Residencies R; 31: L R. (R): Sun PM Spike Wilner Solo; Mon L Pasquale Grasso; Thurs L Spike Wilner. Jan FLUTE CENTER OF NEW YORK: 307 7th Av #401. www.flutes4sale.com. 212-307-9737. 1: Peter Bernstein Trio, L Ian Macdonald; 2: Jan 8: 4pm Andrea Brachfeld & Insight. Peter Bernstein Trio, L R; 3: Melissa Aldana & , L Miki Yamanaka; 4: Melissa JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl. www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets: Aldana & Kevin Hays, L Jon Davis; 5: PM R, 7:30&9:30pm. Jan 7-8: Darius Jones Qrt; 9- Jamie Reynolds Trio; 6: Charlie Sigler Trio, L 10: Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society; 11: R; 7: Brenda Earle Stokes Trio; 8: Camille Jen Shyu Solo; 14: California State Bertault & Leo Genovese, L Tuomo Uusitalo; University Jazz Ens feat Ben Wendel; 16: 9: E Rachel Z Trio, L R; 10: Ben Wolfe Trio, L Chris Tordini Qrt; 23: Massimo Biolcati Qrt; Bob DeMeo; 11: Ben Wolfe Trio; 12: PM R, 24-25: Becca Stevens; 29-30: Shai Maestro Randy Ingram Trio, L Chris Flory; 13: Qrt; 31-Feb 1: . Brandon Goldberg Trio, L R; 14: Trio, L Vanessa Perea; 15: Geoffrey JAZZ STANDARD: 116E 27th St (bet Park & Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212- Keezer Trio, L Stefano Doglioni; 16: Roberta 576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Piket Qrt w/Virginia Mayhew, L R; 17: Jeb 7:30-8:30&9:30-10:30pm/$30; Sun 2-3pm/ Patton Trio, L Marc Devine; 18: Jeb Patton free. Residencies: Sun 2pm Jazz For Kids Trio, L Jon Davis; 19: PM R, Bennett Paster Sunday Lunch feat Jazz Standard Youth Trio, L Panas Athanatos; 20: A Bu Trio, L R; Orch; Mon (R) Mingus Monday feat Mingus 21: Jesse Harris Qrt, L Vanisha Gould; 22: Big Band. Jan 1: $35 Regina Carter Qrt; 2-5: Tyler Blanton Trio, L Sullivan Fortner; 23: Bill Sean Jones Qrt; 6: R; 7-8: Ryan Truesdell feat Goodwin Trio, L R; 24: Aaron Diehl Solo, L The Music of Bob Brookmeyer; 9: Melissa Jeremy Manasia; 25: Aaron Diehl Solo, L Aldana Qrt; 10-11: $35 Lizz Wright Sxt; 12: Anthony Wonsey; 26: PM R, Tom Guarna Trio; Tivon Pennicott With Strings; 13: R; 14-15: 27: Ryan Keberle & Vic Juris, L R; 28: Nate Michael Leonhart Orch 01/14 w/spec guest Radley & Gary Versace, L Lucy Anat Cohen; 16-19: David Murray Oct; 20: R; Yeghiazaryan; 29: Vic Juris & Gary Vercase, L 21: tba; 22-23: Kendrick Scott Oracle; 24-26: Isaiah Thompson; 30: Mike Longo & Paul Dave Stryker Qrt feat Warren Wolf; 27: R; 28: West, L R; 31: , L Greg Brubeck Brothers Qrt; 29-Feb 1: Murphy. 01/29 Solo, 01/30-31 $35 Trio, 02/1 $35 Trio + NATIONAL ARTS CLUB: 15 Gramercy Park spec guest . South. www.nationalartsclub.org. 212-475- JOE’S PUB: At Public Theater. 425 Lafayette St 3424. Jan 27: 9pm Fine & Mellow feat & Astor Pl. www.joespub.com. 212-967-7555. George Cables Trio. Adm varies. Jan 5: 9:30pm Tatiana Eva-Marie NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH: 269 Bleecker St & the Avalon Jazz Band; 10: 7pm Kittel & Co (bet Jones & Cornelia Sts). 212-691-1770. 1st + ; 11: 7pm Ethan Lipton Fri: 8&9:30pm free adm All Things Project Orch; 14: 6:30pm French Quarter feat www.allthingsproject.org. Jan 3: Marcelo Naissam Jalal, Géraldine Laurent, Thomas Boccato Qrt. de Pourquery & Supersonic; 23: 7pm JAZZ PERFORMANCE Stephane Wrembel. SPACE: 55W 13th St, 5th Fl. 212-229-5488. KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL: 33 www.newschool.edu/jazz. Tues-Sat: 8:30- University Pl at 9th St. 212-228-8490. 9:30pm The Stone at the New School. Jan 2- www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com. Fri-Sat: 4: James Moore; 7-11: María Grand; 14-18: 9pm-1am. Ches Smith; 21-25: Jen Shyu; 28-Feb 1: Kris (LE) POISSON ROUGE: 158 Bleecker St at Davis. Thompson St. www.lepoissonrouge.com. NORTH SQUARE: At Washington Square 212-796-0741. Jan 9-13: Winter Jazzfest Hotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal. www.winterjazzfest.com feat 01/9 6:30pm www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212- $25/35 adm w/Kokoroko, 254-1200. Sun: 12:30&2pm free adm Jazz Moses Boyd, Poppy Ajudha, Sarathy Korwar, Brunch Trios. Jan 5: Roz Corral w/Eddie 01/10 $50-125 6:30pm tba, 7:45pm Steven Monteiro; 12: Alexis Cole; 17: Erli Perez; 26: Bernstein’s MTO@20 w/Catherine Russell, Roz Corral w/Josh Richman. 9pm Mark Guiliana’s Jazz Qrt w/Gretchen NUBLU 62: 62 Av C (bet 4th & 5th Sts). Parlato, 10pm Curfew, 01/11 $50-125 6:30pm www.nublu.net. Jan 10-12: $50-125 adm Becca Stevens, 7:45pm Lakecia Benjamin Winter Jazzfest www.winterjazzfest.com feat w/Reggie Workman, Regina Carter, 9pm 01/10 7pm Angela Morris’ Skellettes, 8:15pm Issac Delgado, 10pm Curfew, 01/12 5pm Nate Wooley’s Columbia Icefield, 9:30pm $45/55 From Detroit To The World celebrating Mary Lattimore, 10:45pm Halvorson & the jazz legacy of Detroit & honoring Marcus Dieterich, 01/11 12am Blacks Myths, 1:15am Belgrave w/, Sheila Jordan, Louis tba, 7pm tba, 8:15pm Petros Klampanis, Hayes, Joan Belgrave, 01/13 7:30pm $25/35 9:30pm Dominique Fils Aime, 10:45pm Nite Artemis + Eubanks Evans Experience + Bjuti feat , Candice Hoyes & Mimi Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom. Jones, 01/12 12am Tommaso Cappellato, : 217E Houston St # A 1:15am Jessica Jones Qrt; 17: 6pm $10 (bet Essex & Ludlow Sts). 212-260-4700. Gordon Grdina & Nomad. www.mercuryloungenyc.com. Jan 10-12: continued on page 20

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Trombonist Benny Powell's supportive attitude is another happy recollection: "He told me, 'I'm a Ray Blue fan, whatever you want to be doing.' Our conversations were always meaningful. I felt real warmth from him. Benny was a cheerleader, he always knew what I was doing." A stint with Sun Ra paid unexpected dividends. A friend told Ray the eccentric bandleader was auditioning tenor players and urged him to try out. The meager pay was a turnoff, but Ray took the job. "We did rehearsals, then got to the gig and played nothing we'd rehearsed. Everyone had music in front of them, but there was no music on my stand," the saxophonist says. "Sunny came out and started moving his arms, pointing at people, saying 'Play!' I thought, Play what?" Nevertheless, "It was the most phenom- enal experience in my life." The qufality o the musicianship on the bandstand made a AXOPHONIST RAY BLUE DESCRI- lasting impression. " took one bes his music as "old-school, swingin' solo all altissimo. He never moved his fin- jazz."S On his recent release, Work gers, it was all embouchure. I thought, I (Jazzheads), he proves himself a versatile must be blessed. It paid even less than I interpreter of classic tunes by the likes of thought, but I was learning and paying Nat Adderley, Jimmy Smith, George dues." Coleman and Matt Dennis. Ray's well- Perhaps surprisingly for someone so crafted originals flow right into the mix, thoroughly grounded in jazz, although Ray which includes standards such as "Teach was offered a music scholarship when he Me Tonight," "That's All" and "Our Day finished high school he instead opted to Will Come." study sociology and psychology, and But Ray's road t o developing his big, earned a master's degree in clinical social enveloping sound, warm approach and work. "I wanted to learn other things," he mellow repertoire is paved with a lifetime explains. "I have a passion for people and of experience with some of the most diverse for music; which of the two comes first is masters of the genre. He cites mentors who interchangeable." run the gamut from the straight-up to the While on the job as a social worker, stratospheric, including NEA Jazz Masters Ray's employers permitted a flexible Barry Harris and George Coleman, plus schedule so he could keep gigging. "I con- straight-ahead icons Benny Powell, sider myself fortunate to have always Houston Person and . Also loved what I've done to earn a living," he on Ray's list: alto innovators Ornette notes. In 2005, he founded Cross Cultural Coleman and Arthur Blythe and the one- Connection, a nonprofit aiming to promote of-a-kind bandleader, composer and jazz culture, education and performance. pianist known as Sun Ra. The intergenerational organization "It's important to me to be around peo- "instills a sense of community, family. ple like this and accept the information People of different ages learn to relate to they have to offer. These are willing givers one another and learn together. The older of support and information," Ray says. "I participants have something to offer and like to connect with the older gentlemen something to learn. Everyone works on who created this music. Their personality their skills together: theory, language, and spirit are important. I'm grateful to be ensemble playing, repertoire." around them and have relationships. The Work is an appropriate title for his 2019 Creator put us together for a reason." recording, as it's a theme that Ray brings Ray regularly revisits musicians' up often. He wrote the title tune based on records and interviews, continuing to learn his experience during his first trip to South from what they have to say. He weaves a Africa. "I saw the conditions in the town- wealth of memories into his conversation, ships, and saw how it demoralizes a man to recalling an after-hours hang with Art take away his ability to work, to take care Blakey that ended up with a lengthy chat of himself and his family," he muses. at an all-night diner. Work is also an apt description of how The tenor man also thinks back on he's kicking off the new year, with an array Arthur Blythe's unique tone, saying, "He of gigs in Manhattan and farther afield. had a special way of playing his instru- ment and presenting his voice. He was the Ray Blue appears at a PJS Jazz only one in the world with that sound." continued on page 29

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LISTINGS...continued from page 18 Janzon Gp; 23: E Orlando Le Fleming Gp, L Stafford Hunter & Continuum; 24-25: E John NUBLU 151: 151 Avenue C (bet 9th & 10th Sts). Bailey Sxt, L Paul Nedzela Gp; 26: E Chris www.nublu.net. Jan 12: 7:30pm $20/25 adm Byars Original Sxt, L Johnny O'Neal Trio; 27: www.winterjazzfest.com Winter Jazzfest feat E Ari Hoenig Trio, L Giveton Gelin Gp; 28: E Tin Men & The Telephone + Tineke Postma Taru Alexander Qrt, L Steve Nelson Qrt; 29: Freya + Niels Broos & Jamie Peet + E & Holographic Principle, L Binkbeats; 20: 8:30pm Mateusz Smoczynski. Nicole Glover Trio; 30: E David Liebman Gp, NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ: 236E 3rd St (bet L Tim Hegarty Gp; 31-Feb 1: E Scott Avs B & C). www.nuyorican.org. 212-780- Wendholt/Adam Kolker Qrt, L Joe 9386/212-505-8183. Sets: 9:30pm. Tues: $10 Farnsworth Gp. adm Latin Jazz feat 01/7 Chembo Corniel, SOBS: 200 Varick St. www.sobs.com. 212-243- 01/14 Latin Jazz Big Band Night, 01/21 Willie 4940. Jan 10-11: $50-125 adm Winter Jazzfest Martinez & La Familia Sxt; 1st Wed: $13 All www.winterjazzfest.com feat 01/10 7pm That - Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz; 1st Sat: $15 Hypnotic Brass Ens w/The Era, 8:30pm Banana Puddin’ Jazz series feat Rome Neal KOKOROKO, 9:45pm Hailu Mergia, 10:45pm + Jam. Jan 12: 8pm $50-125 adm Winter Curfew, 01/11 7pm Tia Fuller, 8:45pm Jazzfest www.winterjazzfest.com feat Steve Revelator w/Bill Laswell, 10pm Donny Dalachinsky celeb w/Daniel Carter, Dave McCaslin w/spec guest Gail Ann Dorsey, Liebman, Matt Shipp, Ellen Christi, Lisa 11pm Curfew. Sokolov, Cooper Moore, Jean Carla Rodea, SUBCUL TURE: 45 Bleecker St at Lafayette St. Gerald Cleaver, Ingrid Laubrock, Jaimie www.subculturenewyork.com. 212-533-5470. Branch, Ka Baird, Sarah Bernstein, Kenny Jan 10-12: $50-125 adm Winter Jazzfest Wolleson, James Brandon Lewis, Shelley www.winterjazzfest.com feat 01/10 6:15pm Hirsch, Pasquale Canginao, Samara ’s Mixtape, 7:30pm Matthew Lubelski, Charlie Waters, Jason Kao Hwang, Whitaker Qrt, 8:45pm Connie Han, 10pm Tom Surgal, Lin Culberston, Ira Kaplan, YES! Trio, 11:15pm The Jazz Gallery Allstars, Georgia Hubley, Baba Israel, Kris Davis, 01/11 12:30am Michael Olatuja, 1:45am tba, Luke Stewart, Ernie Brooks, Matt Mottel, 6:15pm Laila Biali, 7:30pm The Cookers, Kevin Shea & Nicola Hein. 8:45pm Harold Lopez-Nussa, 10pm Kat RALPH PUCCI INTERNATIONAL: 44W 18th Edmonson, 11:15pm Rene Marie’s St (bet 5th & 6th Avs). Jan 15: 6pm $250- Experiment In Truth, 01/12 12:30am Gregg 1,000 adm Benefit for Jazz House Kids feat August, 1:45am tba. The Lowdown, conversation w/Christian TURNMILL: 119E 27th St (bet Park & McBride + spec guest . Lexington Avs). www.turnmillnyc.com. 646- ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL: 196 Allen St at E 524-6060. Wed: 11pm-2am Keyed Up series Houston St. www.rockwoodmusichall.com. feat Rob Duguay & Low Key Trio + spec 212-477-4155. Thurs: 9pm-12am Ethan guests. Eubanks & Detroit Grease. Jan 10: 8:30pm VILLAGE VANGUARD: 178 7th Av S at 11th $18 adm Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz St. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com. Orch; 12: 8:30pm $15 APAP feat Laila Biali; Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: $35/1 drink min. 26: 7-8pm $10 Brenda Earle Stokes. Residency (R): Mon Vanguard Jazz Orch.n Ja SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th Av. 1-5: Chris Potter Circuits Trio; 6: R; 7-12: 212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets: Qrt; 13: R; 14-19: Julian Lage Early (E) 7:30-10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-1am, Trio; 20: R; 21-26: & Dave Night (N) 1-4am; jam following N; adm varies. Douglas Qnt; 27: R; 28-Feb 2: Jakob Bro Qrt. Residencies: Sun N After Hours w/David : 125E 11th St (bet 3rd & 4th Gibson 01/5&19, w/Hillel Salem 01/12&26; Avs). 212-353-1600. www.websterhall.com. Mon N After-Hours w/Sean Mason 01/6&27, Jan 10-12: $50-125 adm Winter Jazzfest w/Ben Barnett 01/13&20; Tues N After-Hours www.winterjazzfest.com feat 01/10 7pm Joey w/Malik McLaurine 01/7&21, w/Jon Elbaz Alexander, 8:15pm , 01/14&28; Wed N After-Hours w/Neal Caine 9:30pm Makaya McCraven, 10: 45pm Igmar 01/1,15&29, w/Andrew Kushnir 01/8, w/Kyle Thomas’ Revive Big Band w/guests, 01/11 Benford 01/22; Thurs N After-Hours w/Malick 12am Karriem Riggins w/The Erratic Koly 01/2,16&30, w/Davis Whitfield 01/9&23; Specialist & guests, 7pm , Fri N After-Hours w/Corey Wallace DUBtet 8:15pm Makaya McCraven, 9:30pm Terrace 01/3,17&31, w/Brooklyn Circle 01/10, Martin’s Grey Matter, 10:45pm Robert w/ Jr. 01/24; Sat N Mimi Jones Glasper, 01/12 12am Karriem Riggins & The Lab Session 01/4&18, After-Hours w/guests. w/Eric Wyatt 01/11, w/Brooklyn Circle 01/25. Jan 1: E Rudy Petschauer Qnt, L Todd ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson & Herbert Qrt; 2: E Chet Doxas Trio, L Pete Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com. Malinverni’s Invisible Cities; 3-4: E The Sets: unless otherwise noted 7:30&9pm. Jan Zebtet, L Mike DiRubbo Qrt; 5: E Mike Mullins 1: 9pm-1am free VandoJam feat Luca s Pino; Qnt, L Alex Hoffman Qnt; 6: E Ari Hoenig Trio, 5: 4-6:45pm $25/30 Another Sunday L Joe Farnsworth Gp; 7: E tba, L Abraham Serenade 917-882-9539/www.vtyjazz.com Burton Qrt; 8: E Emanuele Cisi Qrt, L Simona feat tribute to Albert Dailey w/Mike DiRubbo, Premazzi Qnt; 9: E Hayes Greenfield Trio, L Jeremy Pelt; 6: Peter Bernstein, Ben Monder Joris Teepe Qrt; 10-11: E Mike Rodriguez Sxt, & Rale Micic; 10-12: $50-125 adm Winter L Philip Dizack Qrt; 12: E Mike Karn Qrt, L Jazzfest www.winterjazzfest.com feat 01/10 Bruce Harris Qrt; 13: French Quarter Festival 6pm Nasheet Waits By Sea, 7:15pm Jamie feat 7:30pm Géraldine Laurent, 8:35pm Anne Baum & Short Stories, 8:30pm Kendra Paceo, 9:40pm Plume, 10:45pm Jonathan Shank, 9:45pm Quiana Lynell, 11pm Jurion, 11:50pm EYM Trio; 14: E Gerry Gibbs Christian Sands, 01/11 12:15am David Gp, L Steve Nelson Qrt; 15: E Gerry Gibbs Kikoski Trio, 1:30am tba, 6:30pm Steve Gp, L Francisco Mela Trio; 16: E Gerald Lehman Trio + Craig Taborn, 7:45pm Cleaver Violet Hour Sxt, L Ameen Saleem Samantha Boshnack, 9pm Jim Snidero, Sxt; 17-18: E Kenny Davis Gp, L Jean-Michel 10:15pm Pasquale Grasso, 11:30pm George Pilc Trio; 19: E Nick Hempton Gp, L JC Burton Band, 01/12 12:45am Axel Tosca, Stylles/Steve Nelson Qnt; 20: E Sam 1:30am tba; 24: Jerry Weldon Qrt; 27: Newsome Qrt, L Joe Farnsworth Gp; 21: E JD Rodney Jones. 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ROM 1955 TO 1960, THE LEG- endary Café Bohemia in Greenwich FVillage was one of the most impactful jazz venues of its era. opened by Jimmy Garofolo in 1949, as a restaurant, stage and bar, offered to play there for free in exchange for drinks. Though Parker died before he officially headlined there, he solidified its identity Wallace is not bashful in sharing his as a jazz club. made thoughts about his band. "Malick is becom- his New York de but there shortly after ing one of the most open and forward- Parker's death, and other jazz greats thinking drummers, and he's from Africa, worked and recorded there including so he adds a direct African influence to this 's 'Round About Midnight music," the trumpeter says. "Paul continu- at the Café Bohemia, and The Jazz ally gets a beautiful sound on the bass. Messengers at the Café Bohemia, Vols. 1-2 Oscar is one of those people who reminds by and . me of : He's got a differ- also had links to the club. ent wrinkle in his playing. He loves Monk, His closer, "The Theme," was first heard McCoy and Keith. And Emilio is one of the there, along with the trio favorite "Ahmad's best young tenor players today. He's set- Blues.” So when the club reopened i ts doors ting standards now. That's what I think of in October, there was no greater person to those guys; but collectively, they are of one represent the spirit of Miles than his pro- mind, and that's what I instill in those tégé, Wallace Roney. "Café Bohemia was guys: Take your individual talents and important to Miles Davis," Wallace says. make it collective—one mind." "He did those Prestige recordings [Workin', Those young musicians look up to Steamin', Relaxin', and Cookin' with the Wallace as a leader in the same way the Miles Davis Quintet] while he was playing trumpeter looked up to Miles. "He said I there. And the cover of his Columbia LP looked at him the way he looked at Dizzy. 'Round About Midnight was taken at the He said me and him were like Louis Bohemia. I wanted to play the re because of Armstrong and King Oliver," Wallace says. the history of the club. I think it's one of "I definitely benefited from playing with the most important clubs in history." and being around great musicians like Wallace, a former member and musical Miles, Ornette, Art Blakey and Horace director of the Jazz Messengers and main- Silver." stay of ' band, has more The world-renowned pianist, composer, than 20 recordings as a leader. He comes to bandleader provided Wallace with some the Café Bohemia with a quintet composed tough-love advice. "Horace asked me to of 21st-century Young Lions in their teens, audition for his band. I was 18, and he 20s and 30s: drummer Malick Koly (replac- brought me to N ew York," the trumpeter ing Wallace's nephew Kojo Odu Roney), recalls. "I didn't make the audition, but I bassist Paul Cuffari, pianist Oscar spent four days with him. We talked about Williams II, and tenor and soprano saxo- music. Then he said 'Wallace, I could have phonist Emilio Modeste. you in my band now, but I'd be doing you a At the club, the band is going to focus disservice: I want you to get all of the on songs from Wallace's critically [chord] changes together.' I went home to acclaimed CD Blue Dawn—Blue Nights the practice room, grabbed the hardest (full disclosure: I wrote the liner notes). tune I could think of: Wayne Shorter's Neither guitarist Quintin Zoto nor drum- 'Delores,' and I went through all the mer , who perform on the changes. Ten years later, Horace heard me album, are on the gig. with Tony Williams in Denmark. And The CD covers a range of styles. There when I finished playing he jumped onto are energetic tracks, including "Bookendz," the stage and hugged me, and said, Lenny White's funky “Wolfbane,” and Dave 'Wallace! Oh, man! I'm so proud of you. Liebman's "New Breed," and a wistful bal- You're playing your booty off.' I felt that I lad, "Why Should There be Stars." A slow- had come full circle." drag cover of Toto's "Don't Stop Me Now" joins Oscar's mysterious "In a Dark Room," The Wallace Roney Quintet per- and Emilio’s maze-like tracks "Venus forms at Café Bohemia Jan. 11-14, during Winter Jazzfest. He also per- Rising" and "Elliptical." forms at The Falcon on Jan. 19.

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LISTINGS...continued from page 20 Winter Jazzfest www.winterjazzfest.com feat Lafayette & Bowery). 212-777-0790. 6:30pm HUCK, 7:30pm People’s Champs, www.galeriezurcher.com. Jan 10-11: $50-125 8:30pm Mwenso & the Shakes. adm www.winterjazzfest.com Winter IBEAM: 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com. Jazzfest feat 01/10 7:30pm Kalia Vandever, IL PORTO: 37 Washington Av. 718-624-0954. 8:45pm Amirtha Kidambi & Lea Bertucci, www.ilportobrooklyn.com. Thurs-Sat: 7- 10pm Ted Poor, 11:15pm Todd Sickafoose, 10pm Keyed Up feat Charlie Apicella & Iron 01/11 7:15pm Sara Serpa, 8:30pm Laraaji, City. 9:45pm Alan Braufman w/Cooper Moore, JAZZ 966: 966 Fulton St. 917-593-9776. 11pm . www.fortgreenecouncil.org /jazz966. Fri: 8& 9:45pm $15 don. Jan 24: Whitney Marchelle Qnt feat Patience Higgins. BRONX MADE IN NEW YORK: 155 5th Av. 718-640- 7000. www.jazzcafe.nyc. Sets: Sun 6&8pm; MAMAJUANA CAFE: 3233 East Tremont Av. Fri-Sat 7&9pm. Jan 3-5&10-12: Lenny White www.mamajuanacafebronx.com. 718-824- Bands. 8400. Tues: 8-9&10-11pm Steven Oquendo NATIONAL SAWDUST: 80N 6th St. 646-779- Latin Jazz Band. 8455. www.nationalsawdust.org. Jan 17-18: $30-55 adm www.winterjazzfest.com Winter Jazzfest feat 01/17 10:30pm Sasha Berliner, 11:30pm Sphere Ens feat Meshell BROOKLYN Ndegeocello, Elio Villafrance, Chris Bruce, 01/18 12:30am Quantic. ROUGH TRADE NYC: 64 N 9th St. www.rough BALBOA: 1655 Bedford Av. 718-467-3765. tradenyc.com. Jan 17-18: $30-55 adm Winter www.balboa.business.site. Jazzfest www.winterjazzfest. com feat 01/17 BAR BAYEUX: 1066 Nostrand Av. 347-533- 6:45pm Keyon Harrold, 7:45pm Aneesa 7845. ww.barbayeux.com. Sets: 8-11pm free Strings, 8:45pm Taali, 9:45pm , adm. Wed: Keyed Up series; Thurs: 10:45pm José James, 01/18 12am J. Hoard. Grassroots Jazz Effort. Jan 8: Robin Verheyen Qrt; 15: Jonathan Finlayson Qrt; ROULETTE: 509 Atlantic Av at 3rd Av. 22: Adam Birnbaum Trio; 29: Jerome www.roulette.org. 917-267-0363. set/adm: Sabbagh Qrt. 8pm/$18. Jan 5: Allen Lowe Oct feat Marc Ribot; 10: William Parker; 22: Jason BAR CHORD: 1008 Cortelyou Rd. 347-240- 6033. www.barchordnyc.com. Sun: 9pm McMahon. Cortelyou Jam. SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl. www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452. BAR LUNÀTICO: 486 Halsey St. 718-513-0339. www.barlunatico.com. Sun: 2-5pm Keyed Up Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E) feat Gospel Brunch. Jan 15: 9-11pm Gabi 7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm/$10. Hartmann. Residency: Wed except 01/1 E-L Take Off Collective. Jan 12: 8pm Rodger Fox Big BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope. www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177. Band; 13: E&8pm Sebastian Rios Julliard All Residencies: Sun 9pm Stephane Wrembel; Stars + Anthony Hervey Band; 16: 7-7:15pm Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Tues 9pm Slavic Soul Gulli Björnsson, 7:30-8:15pm Dollshot, 8:30- Party; Wed 10pm Mandingo Ambassadors. 9:15pm Matt McBane + Build; 19: Brunch w/Phil Hamilton; 30: E JC Sanford Qrt, L BELL HOUSE: 149 7th St. 718-643-6510. www.thebellhouseny.com. Jan 13: 8:30pm Triocracy; 31: E $15 Against Method, 8:30pm $20/25 adm www.winterjazzfest.com Winter Rodrigo Nassif. Jazzfest feat Nate Smith + Van Hunt & spec SISTAS’ PLACE: 456 Nostrand Av at Jefferson guests. Av. www.sistasplace.org. 718-398-1766. Sat: BLUEBIRD BROOKLYN: 504 Flatbush Av. 9&10:30pm $30/25 adm. Jan 4: Jazzical; 11: 718-484-9494. www.bluebirdbrooklyn.com. Reggie Woods Qrt; 18: Brandon Sanders; 25: Wed: 9pm-12am Keyed Up feat Noah Nat Adderly Jr. Garibedian + Jam. SOAPBOX GALLERY: 636 Dean St. BROOKLYN BOWL: 61 Wythe Av. 718-963- www.soapboxgal lery.org. Sets: 7:30-8:30pm 3369. www.brooklynbowl.com. Jan 9,12,16- Jan 13: Alex Conde Trio Piano Flamenco; 21: 18: Winter Jazzfest www.winterjazzfest.com David Berkman Trio; 22: Jeb Patton; 23: feat 01/9 8pm $25 adm Lee Fields & The Hayes Ggreenfield; 24: 8-9pm Randy Ingram Expressions, 01/12 8pm The Bogie Band & Aubrey Johnson; 25: 8-9:30pm Billy w/Joe Russo + HOOTEROLL? + PLUS!, 01/16 Lester; 29: Gib Veconi Solo. 11:30pm $10 Talib Kweli feat BowlTrane, The SULTAN ROOM: At The Turk's Inn. 234 01/17 $30-55 7:30pm Kendra Morris, 8:45pm Starr St. www.thesultanroom.com. 718-215- Felix Pastorius & Hipster Assassins, 10pm 0025. Jan 11-14,17-18: Winter Jazzfest feat Kung Fu, 01/18 12:15am Dj Logic + Friends 01/11 8pm $25/30 adm James “Blood” Ulmer feat Billy Martin + Shanir Blumenkranz. + Harriet Tubman, 01/12 7:30pm $20/25 The COPPER POT: 347 Van Brunt St. 929-276- Harish Raghavan’s Calls for Action + Kris 3330. www.copperpotbk.com. Wed: 7:30- Davis' Diatom Ribbons w/Terri Lyne 10:30pm Keyed Up series. Carrington & Val Jeanty w/spec guests Tony COUNTING ROOM: 44 Berry St. 718-599-1860. Malaby & Trevor Dunn, 01/13 8pm $25/30 www.countingroom.com. Sun: 4-7pm Keyed Mark Guiliana w/spec guest + Golden Valley Up feat The Cafe Society. Is Now, 01/14 7:30pm $20/25 Mark Guiliana & HALYARDS: 406 3rd Av. 718-532-8787. Billy Martin + Soul Gnawa & spec guest www.barhalyards.com. Tues: 8-9:30pm, Late Jason Lindner, 01/17 $30-55 6:15pm Big (L) 10-11pm. $10 adm/1 drink min. Jan 7: Terminal w/Tim Berne, David Torn, Aurora Frank Carlberg Qnt, L Max Light Trio; 14: Tim Nealand, 7:30pm Jessica Pavone , 8:45pm Berne Trio, L Ben Monder Trio; 21: James Wayne Horvitz & Sara Schoenbeck Duo, Carney Qrt, L Bruce Barth Trio; 28: Ralph 10pm Dan Weiss Starebaby, 11:15pm Salami Alessi Gp, L Jon Cowherd Trio. Rose Joe Louis, 01/18 12:30am Chris HOUSE OF YES: 2 Wyckoff Av. 646-838-4937. Lightcap. www.houseofyes.org. 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-*" -", Ê 9Ê / NEW JERSEY JAZZ By Don Jay Smith MARIA RAQUEL SHANGHAI JAZZ / JANUARY 4 Colombia-born singer Maria Raquel has made a name for herself in Latin music not only for her powerful voice, but also for her exuberant stylings of Colombian Cumbia and salsa. An international favorite, she has toured from South America to Europe and is now based in where she leads her own trio and quartet. In the Latin jazz community, she is known for her critically acclaimed collaborations with La Cumbiambi eNeYé, LaMar NYC, La Pachamambo and the Samuel Torres Band. She has won scores of fans through her appearances at festivals such as the Tel Aviv Jazz Festival, the Bryant Park Dance Party, Festival ColorEs Colombia and the Primavera Fest. For this New Jersey concert, Maria is joined by drummer Pablo Bencid and pianist Cesar Orozco. CHARLIE SIGLER TAVERN ON GEORGE / JANUARY 8 Guitarist Charlie Sigler grew up in Baltimore, where he was surrounded by music and heavily influenced by his guitar-playing father. Now based in New Jersey, he per- forms often in the metropolitan area at festivals like the Litchfield Jazz Festival and the Berks J azz Festival, as well as at clubs such as Dizzy's, Toshi's and Fat Cat Kitchen. A graduate of the jazz program at William Paterson University, he is a superb musician earning gigs with Winard Harper, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Pat Bianchi and Dave Stryker, among others. Not only is he capturing a well-deserved reputation as a great player, he is devoted to education, giving private lessons and working at renowned programs like Jazz House Kids. His trio consists of bassist Adrian Moring and drummer Alvester Garnett. LARRY McKENNA DEER HEAD INN / JANUARY 18 The widely acclaimed tenor saxophonist Larry McKenna has built his international reputation over six decades thanks to his gorgeous sound, his beautiful ballads and superbly masterful improvisations. He has recorded and performed with a long list of jazz greats including , Woody Herman, , Buddy DeFranco, Barry Harris, Rosemary Clooney, Jimmy Heath, Jon Faddis, , Wynton Marsalis, and many others. He released three CDs as a leader, all of which received high praise. In recent years, Larry has earned well-deserved recogni- tion, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of the Arts, and the Making a Difference Award from the Jazz Bridge project. App earing with Larry are Eliot Zigmund on drums, Tony Miceli on vibes and Justin Sekewski on bass. LEW TABACKIN THE GREEK ON MAIN / JANUARY 26 Whether playing flute or tenor sax, Lew Tabackin has solidified his place as an impor- tant artist in both live performances and on recordings. The winner of many DownBeat critics' and readers' polls on flute, he also possesses a sax style that has been compared to legends like Coleman Hawkins and Sonny Rollins. In his early years, he played with greats such as Tal Farlow, Maynard Ferguson, Thad Jones, and . Lew's life changed in 1968, when he met and married . The two formed the award-winning Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, a top- notch ensemble drawing on Ellington-influenced arrangements and compositions. As critic rightfully observes, "Tabackin is one of the few jazz musicians who has been able to develop complete ly different personalities on two instruments."

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LISTINGS...continued from page 22 SOPAC: 1 SOPAC Way. South Orange. 973-313- 2787. www.sopacnow.org. Jan 19: 7pm VELVET LOUNGE: 174 Bway. 718-302-4427. www.velvetbrooklyn.com. Tues: 9pm-12am Carrie Jackson. Key Up series feat 1st Tues Sivan Arbel; last SUZYQUE’S BBQ & BAR: 34 S Valley Rd. Tues Rob Duguay & Low Key Trio. West Orange. www.suzyques.com. 973-736- 7899. Free adm. Sun: 2-5pm Brunch WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER: 367 w/Curtis Lundy Ens; Mon: 8pm-12am John Bedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. 718-384- Lee & friends. Jan 6&20: 8-10pm Glenn 1654. $10 adm. Residency: Sat 10pm Jam Franke's BigBand. w/Gerry Eastman & friends. Jan 17-18: $30- 55 adm www.winterjazzfest.com Winter The WOODLAND: 60 Woodland Rd. Jazzfest feat 01/17 7pm QNA, 8:15pm L’Rain, Maplewood. 973-763-4202. www.njjs. Jan 5: 9:30pm Phony Ppl, 10:45pm Kneebody + 1pm $35 adm The Ch icken Fat Ball feat Jon- Mark Guiliana, 01/18 12am Shigeto, 1:15am Erik Kellso, Ken Peplowski, Randy Reinhart, Daedelus; 31: 8:30-9:30pm Tomer Cohen . Trio. HUDSON The BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN: 141 Bright St. Jersey City. www.brightsidetavern.com. 201- 435-1234. Mon: 8pm Keyed Up feat CONNECTICUT Brightside Tavern Trio. HEADROOM BAR & SOCIAL: 150 Bay St. Jersey City. www.headroombar.com. 201- MOCA WESTPORT: 51 Riverside Av. 963-4565. Sun 3-7pm All-Female Jam feat Westport. www.mocawestport.org. 203-222- Andrea Brachfeld. 7070. Jan 11: 8pm $50 adm . HUNTERDON The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old Lyme FLEMINGTON DIY: 90 Main St. Flemington. Inn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886. www.flemingtondiy.org. Jan 25: 7:30pm/$15 www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30-11pm. adm Stephan Crump’s Rosetta Trio. Jan 3: Vincent Ector's Organatomy Trio; 4: David Kikoski Trio; 10: Tamir Hendelman Trio; MERCER 1867 SANCTUARY AT EWING: 101 Scotch 11: Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orch; 17: Rd. Ewing. www.1867sanctuary.org/series Corcoran Holt Qnt; 18: Ulysses Owens Jr. III jazz. 609-392-6409. Jan 4: 2pm Danny Tobias & Generation Y; 24: Gp; 25: w/Strings; 10: 8pm Rick Fiori Qrt; 26: 2pm Larry Fuller Trio; 31: Rick Germanson Trio. Alex Hiele Paris Jazz Qrt. CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St. Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609- LONG ISLAND 695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/$10 min. www.jazztrenton. com. Jan 4: Josh Lee; 11: James Stewart; 18: Daryl Yokley; 25: Farid Baron. GRASSO’S: 134 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor. www.grassosrestaurant.com. 631-367-6060. HOPEWELL VALLEY BISTRO & INN: 15 East Broad St. Hopewell. 609-466-9889. TREME: 553 Main St. Islip. 631-277-2008. www.hopewellbistro.com. Thurs: 6-9pm www.tremeislip.com. $15/5 don Jazz On Broad. Jan 9: The Blue Skies Qrt; 16: Joe Plowman & His Philadelphians; 23: Jon Elbaz & James NEW JERSEY Robbins Duo; 30: Alex Hiele's Paris Jazz Combo. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY: Fine Hall. 304 Washington Rd. Princeton. 609-258-4200. BERGEN www.princeton.edu/music. Jan 10: 7:30pm BERRIE CENTER: Sharp Theater. 505 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah. 201-684-7844. Matthew Parrish & Jazz Small Gp X. www.ramapo.edu/berriecenter. Jan 25: 8- MIDDLESEX 10pm $8-32 adm Brubeck Brothers Qrt. DELTA’S RESTAURANT: 19 Dennis St. New Brunswick. www.deltasrestaurant.com. 732- HACKENSACK PERFORMING ARTS CEN- 249-1515. Jan 25: 6:30-10:30pm free adm TER: 102 State St. Hackensack. 201-820- 3007. www.hacpac.org. Jan 11: 8-10pm Bossa Brasil®. Gregorio Uribe. GEORGE STREET ALE HOUSE: 378 George 20 Puffin Way. St. New Brunswick. www.gsalehouse.com. PUFFIN CULTURAL FORUM: 732-543-2408. The New Brunswick Jazz Teaneck. www.puffinculturalforum.org. 201- Project/www.nbjp.org. Tues: 8-11pm Emer- 836-8923. Jan 11: 8pm/$10 adm Joris Teepe ging Artists + Jam. Jan 7: Ila n Eisenzweig; Qrt. 14: Jem Seidel; 21: Jackson Grundt; 28: Saul ESSEX Dautch. 275W Market BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH: The GREEK ON MAIN: 419 Main St. St. Newark. www.bethany-newark.org. 973- Metuchen. www.thegreekonmain.com. 732- 623-8161. Jan 4: 6-7:30pm Jazz Vespers feat 515-9457. Jan 26: 11:30am $50 adm Lew Steve Turre & the Eulipion All Stars w/spec Tabackin Trio. guests James Carter & Vincent Herring. OLD FRANKLIN SCHOOLHOUSE: 491 CLEMENT’S PLACE: At Rutgers University. 15 Middlesex Av (RT 27). Metuchen. 862-368- Washington St. Newark. Sets unless other- 2202. First Sun: 3-5:15 pm $15 adm wise noted: 7:30pm. www.facebook.com/ CornerstoneJazz series. Jan 5: Akiko jazz973. 3rd Thurs: 5:30-7pm Wells Fargo Tsuruga Organ Qrt. Jazz for Teens, 7:30-9:30pm Jam by James TAVERN ON GEORGE: 361 George St. New Austin, Jr. Brunswick. www.tavernonge orge.com. 732- The FOX & FALCON: 19 Valley St. South 545-6205. Wed-Thurs: 8-11pm free adm The Orange. www.thefoxandfalconnj.com. 973- New Brunswick Jazz Project/ www.nbjp.org. 419-6773. 2nd Thurs: 7:30pm. Jan 2: Carrie Jackson Qrt; 8: Charlie Sigler GATEWAY CENTER PLAZA 4: 100 Mulberry Trio; 9: Isaiah J. Thompson Qrt; 15: Radam St. Newark. 973-624-8880. continued on page 28

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ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE

By Elzy Kolb

Miracle in August sure to have their favorite kinds of tea HAT ARE THE CHANCES THAT A available for them at the session. multitude of the most acclaimed jazz "I was thrilled I was able to get this Wmusicians on Earth would all be in New group of people together." Lakecia had a York—and available for a recording ses- camera crew in each room to film the sion—in the middle of summer festival and action and conduct interviews. "We record- touring season? Alto saxophonist Lakecia ed everything—there was too much going Benjamin achieved the unbelievable last on to miss any of it. They were telling sto- August by recruiting close to three dozen ries and having fun, they were happy to be players from across the generations to there. It was a huge hang and history les- record the music of John and Alice Coltrane son. I can always keep playing and make du ring two marathon 12-hour days. more money, but I can't make more memo- ries like this." The Coltrane tribute album is likely to be viewed as a change of pace for Lakecia, who is known for putting on high-energy, genre-crossing shows with her Soul Squad band. "People in the jazz world don't understand the multiple sides of me," she acknowledges. Respecting the music as well as the players was a priorit y. "I can take a song anywhere, but I was mindful in paying tribute to these jazz legends. There Lakecia Benjamin, (Le) Poisson Rouge are no gimmicks, we're not taking it out of Accompanied by players from their 20s the jazz box." to their 90s, Lakecia recorded 14 composi- While she was still in her teens, a friend tions, split 50-50 between the two turned Lakecia on to Alice Coltrane's Coltranes. "This is what a jazz power cou- music. Later, the alto saxophonist met ple looks like," she observes. "I racked my Alice and visited her ashram. "I'm more brain like crazy to decide on material. All familiar with Alice than John, though the the ones I chose are songs I fell in love with rest of the world is not. She has an eso- the first time I heard them," including teric, spiritual vibe. Alice meant so much "Syeeda's Song Flute," "Central Park to me; I knew her music before I knew West," "Acknowledgement," "Pursuance," John's. I saw John's name in the liner notes "Om Shanti," "Going Home," and "Turiya of her albums and wondered, Who is that?" and Ramakrishna." Among the many instrumentalists she She continues, "I picked guests based on brought together, there is not a single the way they inspired me. Some worked tenor or soprano saxophonist, a conscious with John or Alice, and influenced me. decision on Lakecia's part. "There are so Some are my teachers, others are peers. many Coltrane tribute albums, and as soon Many are band leaders, innovators who as you hear the tenor you immediately are following the tradition while moving start comparing. But there are probably jazz forward." six alto players—alto doesn't get enough Among those on hand for the project play anyway," she notes with her charac- were , Ron Carter, Bertha teristic dry humor. Hope, , Dee Dee Bridgewater, She performed some of the Coltrane , Brandee Younger, Jazzmeia material while on tour in China in Horn, Steve Wilson, Marcus Gilmore, Marc December. "It's physically challenging to Carey, Meshell Ndegeocello and Rootstock play this music, it's very taxing. With Republic strings. "Reggie was the only per- Alice's music, you have to be all-in, believ- son who was all-in from the start. He's like ing every note, every word, it's really a godfather to me and I recruited him to intense." help me find people." Lakecia notes that there were other She tracked down veteran musicians players on her wish list, including Coltrane through friends and on social media. In alumni, whom she wasn't able to contact or some cases, they had never heard of who had scheduling conflicts. Might there Lakecia, and she had to use her powers of be a chance of a second volume? She persuasion to get them to sign on for the laughs, but doesn't rule it out. "It's pure project. She aimed to be as respectful and luck this all came together. I was so naïve accommodating as possible, even making at the beginning, I had no idea how much continued on page 26

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ANOTHER REASON... continued from page 25 try this and see what happens. Now, we work would be involved. I didn't even know think of our music as a language we share what the pieces were. This was very heavy, in common," Gabriel explains. "Over 15 very taxing. I should do a light person years it's become a language for jazz based next—maybe the music of Elvis!" on Afro-Peruvian principles. We realized The saxophonist previews some of the we're onto something that needs to be material she recorded for her upcoming heard and experienced by more people. It's Coltrane tribute album during Winter not intimidating, we have fun on stage. Jazzfest when she presents "Pursuance: The music is complicated, but it feels like a The Music of the Coltranes" at (Le) party." Poisson Rouge Jan. 11. Special guests The band celebrates its anniversary include Reggie Workman, Greg Osby, Jan. 31 at Minton's Playhouse, an apt Regina Carter and Marcus Strickland, location, according to Gabriel. "Roots are along with a TBD singer. "I really don't important to us, this is a landmark place, like to play without a vocalist, it breaks up with a historical connection to the music. the intensity of the wall-to-wall in-your- We have high respect for the music and face saxophone sound," Lakecia points out. tradition, for Harlem and for Minton's. It's "Dee Dee Bridgewater wrote some words to inspiring and important to me. We're a 'A Love Supreme,' and magic stuff hap- very progressive band with very progres- pened." The official release gig for the sive ideas and it's fitting to present them Coltrane album is set for March 11-12 at in this historical landmark." Jazz at Lincoln Center. Gabriel has thrown out an open invita- You can also catch Lakecia in action tion to everyone who has ever played with this month at Jazz Standard with the the Afro-Peruvian Sextet to show up and David Murray Octet Jan. 16-19. join in the fun at the anniversary gig. He expects some Peru-based musicians, such We are family as drummer Hugo Alcazar, to contribute to This year marks the 15th anniversary the festivities on screen. of trumpeter, arranger, composer, band- For the first time ever, a singer is sched- leader Gabriel Alegria's Afro-Peruvian uled to join the Afro-Peruvian ensemble at Sextet. In explaining the ensemble's Minton's, when Abigail (yes, she's going longevity, he recalls words of wisdom he the single-name route like Cher and heard from R ussell Ferrante, the pianist of Beyoncé) performs some brand-new mate- another long-running band, the rial. "I have lyrics for all my music, but we Yellowjackets. "You don't get rid of your usually play instrumentals. Introducing a family. You don't get rid of your band." vocalist into the mix is a big deal for us. We'll see how it evolves," Gabriel says. In the audience are likely to be some out of towners who are very good friends of the band. In addition to the musicians, the Afro-Peruvian Sextet's extended family includes alumni of its Tour Peru program. Each year, a dozen or so music lovers accompany the band to Peru for 10 days of travel, gigs, workshops, cultural immer- sion and fun. "They're living life on the road, seeing the country through the eyes Gabriel Alegria's Afro-Peruvian Sextet, Minton’s of the musicians, getting a look behind the Band members evolving into family scenes. People come from all over the "either happens naturally or not at all," world, they share their stories, it's life Gabriel muses. "You fight, you stay togeth- changing for the band and for the fans," er, there's music and movement." The sex- Gabriel says. tet has had the same four core members Tour Peru activities may include visits ever since its 2005 inception, and even the to museums and cultural centers to deepen subs have staying power. Playing several the travelers' understanding of what they'll nights a week during a nearly three-year see and hear in their time together. They residency at Tutuma, "We had a lot of could also have hands-on percussion basics opportunities to need other players," some tutorials, a talk with a shaman providing of whom appeared with the band dozens of insights on local rituals, cooking lessons, times. Ron Carter, , Melissa visits to Cusco and Machu Picchu, and Aldana, Camille Thurman and Camila opportunities to get to know local people. Meza were among those joining the sextet Besides marking an anniversary very on stage. "They become honorary mem- few bands ever reach, Gabriel also views bers, part of the extended family. Some of the Minton's gig as an occasion to celebrate them who were just starting out then are and imagine the next 15 years. He hopes jazz-famous now," the trumpeter says. the band will record in the new year, and "At the very beginning we were in wonders, "What are we gonna come up experimental mode, our attitude was, let's with next?"

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HOT FLASHES

By Seton Hawkins

Benny Benack III: The influence of the Baker album is A Lot of Livin' to Do immediately clear. Nevertheless, the over- LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO, THE SOPH- riding joy and accessibility of this outing omore release of trumpeter and vocal- suggest that the impact of Louis istA Benny Benack III, highlights the Armstrong is also ever-present—if not in incredible artistic development of this direct musical reference, then certainly in exceptional artist, and represents the spirit. "The way Pops conveyed his music arrival of one of New York's most charis- and made it inclusive for everyone is matic virtuosos. Indeed, as a kick-off to the important to me," Benny explains. "If I had new year (the new decade, even) A Lot of a mission statement, it would be some- Livin' to Do portends a busy and promising thing like that. Jazz isn't elitist, and I new chapter in Benny's career. wanted to make an album that mom could cook to in the kitchen, but also that jazz musicians could check out and get some- thing out of. I'm really happy with how it came out." The spirit of inclusion and fun informs Benny's album release party at Dizzy's Club, where he is joined by Ulysses as well as frequent collaborators like bassist Yasushi Nakamura and pianist Keelan Dimick. Additionally, guest appearances by Veronica Swift and Alita Moses—each of whom duets with Benny on the album— as well as by Benny's father, saxophonist Benny Benack Jr., promise a particularly special evening. The new album and busy month—in January Benny tours the Midwest, moder- ates a panel on audience development at Jazz Congress, and kicks off a lengthy run at Café Carlyle with vocalist Isaac Mizrahi—portend an exciting year. "I want to continue to develop and grow the audience and get to new places in the coun- Benny Benack III try I haven't yet toured," he notes. "That's my goal for this year." Central to shaping the album was Benny Benack III celebrates the release drummer Ulysses Owens Jr., who took on of A Lot of Livin' to Do at Dizzy's Club producer's duties as well. "He's been a big Jan. 27. He also performs at Room 623 mentor of mine, and the synthesis of the Jan. 3. To learn more about Benny, visit record came together with Ulysses as pro- www.bennybenackjazz.com. ducer," Benny notes. "Creatively, the goal was to rein in the focus. My first album APAP NYC, Jazz Congress and showed the different styles I have an affin- Winter Jazzfest. ity for, but here I wanted to dial in both the The beginning of January is famously singing and playing in music where those packed with the simultaneous occurrences two things serve each other." To be sure, of the APAP conference, Jazz Congress and the album offers a clear and exciting Winter Jazzfest. Running Jan. 10-14, the vision. Drawing inspiration from classics APAP NYC conference assembles a global like Chet Baker's 1974 comeback album mix of presenters, artists and advocates, She Was too Good to Me, Benny's work and offers a wide array of panel discus- successfully threads the needle of exciting sions and networking opportunities. swing and exceptional playing with some Plenary sessions this year have a particu- tasteful and welcome nods to pop sensibili- lar focus on risk-taking and on sustainabil- ties. He's backed by a veritable dream- ity concerns in the arts. For a full schedule, team rhythm section of Takeshi Ohbayashi visit www.apap365.org. on piano and Christian McBride on bass. continued on page 28

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FRESH TAKES

By Addie Vogt

SAIAH J. THOMPSON IS NOT A NEW through the music. I'm a strong advocate face on the New York City jazz scene. He for humanity and I believe that I'm a per- grewI up in nearby West Orange, N.J., son first and a musician second." This view- started piano lessons at a young age, and point along with his skillful piano playing from there, quickly began playing with mark Isaiah as a force on the scene and cer- Jazz House Kids and the Jazz at Lincoln tainly one to watch. Center Youth Orchestra. Now a student at the Juilliard School, he has played with Isaiah J. Thompson and his quartet musicians such as Christian McBride, Joe play Dizzy's Club Jan. 13. Farnsworth and Buster Williams. Isaiah regularly appears at venues around town including Dizzy's Club, where he presents his original music this month alongside saxophonist Julian Lee, bassist Philip Norris and drummer Domo Branch. Citing Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, and as his favorite composers, Isaiah honors the jazz tradition in his writing, while pulling from his own life experience as a young musician today. He has been writi ng con- sistently over the past few years, and when speaking of his upcoming show, says, "Most of the compositions will be originals of mine talking about the human experience

HOT FLASHES... MORRIS continued from page 27 BICKFORD THEATRE: 6 Normandy Heights Rd. Morristown. 973-971-3706. www.morris The third annual Jazz Congress at museum.org/jazz-showcase. Jan 20: 7:30- Jazz at Lincoln Center, Jan. 13-14, bal- 9pm Mariel Bildsten Spt. ances practical business discussion panels SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973- with deeper-dive looks into the state of the 822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm. industry. Panels have a particular focus on Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm; Tues 6:30-9pm; Wed- Thurs 7-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 6:15&8:45pm. representation and inclusivity, as well as Closed Mon. Jan 3: “King” Solomon Hicks; 4: examinations of ways to develop and Maria Raquel Trio; 9: Deep Groove Jazz Trio; improve the health of the performance and 11: Nat Adderley Jr. Trio; 18: Saron Crenshaw recording industries. For more informa- Qrt; 19: 2:30-5pm New Jersey Jazz Society tion, visit www.jazzcongress.org. Monthly Social. While the conferences run, the inim- SOMERSET WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER: 18 Stirling Rd. itable Winter Jazzfest takes place Jan. 8- Watchung. www.watchungarts.org. 908-753- 18 at venues throughout the city. 0190. Jan 18: 8pm Tony Trischka. Particular highlights include performanc- WARREN es by Artemis, Seu Jorge and James RUTHERFURD HALL: 1686 Rte 517. "Blood" Ulmer, in addition to the music Allamuchy. 908-852-1894. www.rutherfurd marathons the festival is famed for. To see hall.org. Jan 26: 3-5pm $25/20 adm Jazz at a full schedule, visit www.winterjazzfest. the Rutherfurd feat Nick Scheuble Qrt. com. NEW YORK STATE LISTINGS... continued from page 24 The FALCON: 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro. Schwartz Trio; 16: Nick Hempton Qrt; 22: Ray www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970. Blue Trio; 23: Marianne Solivan Qrt; 29: Nat Sets/adm: 8pm, Sun 11am Brunch (B); $20 Adderley, Jr. Qrt; 30: Chris Beck Qrt. don suggested. Falcon Underground (FU). MONMOUTH Jan 5: Tisziji Muñoz Qrt w/Paul Shaffer; 8: COUNT BASIE THEATRE: 99 Monmouth St. FU 7pm Jazz Sessions w/Doug Weiss; 12: Red Bank. www.countbasietheatre. org. 732- Pablo Lanouguere Qnt; 18: Lindsey 842-9000. Jan 28-29: 8pm $129-39 adm Webster; 19: Wallace Roney Qnt; 25: 12pm Tedeschi & Trucks. continued on page 29

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BACKSTAGE PASS

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. Guitarist Steve Herberman told me about a night in when he went to a jazz club to hear Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel play a duo gig. Steve sat close to the bandstand so he could enjoy the music more. At the end of the gig, an old friend of Herb and Barney's came up to the bandstand for a chat. Steve said the guy had some serious body odor. The friends spoke for a while, and when the guy said goodbye, Herb said to him, "Straight ahead, and strive for tone." As the guy left the room, Barney said softly to Herb, "Straight ahead, and strive for soap!"

BLUE... Gap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424- continued from page 19 2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Thurs 8-11pm, Fri- Society concert held at the First Sat 7-11pm. Adm varies. Residency (R): Thurs Jam w/Bill Washer & friends. Jan 1- Presbyterian Church in Mount 15: closed; 16: R; 17: Spencer Reed Gp; 18: Vernon Jan. 12, with pianist Sharp Larry McKenna & Eliot Zigmund; 19: Marvin Radway, bassist Essiet Okon Essiet Stamm Qrt; 23: R; 24: Vicki Doney & friends and drummer Alvester Garnett. For w/spec guest Alberto de Almar; 25: Paul the event, Ray expects to focus on Jost Qnt; 26: Neil Wetzel & the Moravian tunes from Work, as well as material College Jazz Ens; 27: 7:30-10:30pm Matt Vashlishan & The Water Gap Jazz Orch; 30: he's developing for a planned 2020 R; 31: Stoffey/Baird/Anderson/Froman. album, and to debut at least two brand-new originals. Ray also appears Jan. 22 at Tavern on George in New QUEENS Brunswick.

LISTINGS... AIRTRAIN STATION: 93-02 continued from page 28 Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica. www.theairtrainjazz Hudson Valley Youth Jazz Orch; 26: B Saints festival.com. Thurs: 5-7pm. Jan 2: The Jazz of Swing, 8pm Chico Freeman & Co. Collective; 9: John Gray; 16: Agustin Grasso Qrt; 23: Corey Garcia; 30: Bobby Sexton. LYDIA’S CAFE: 7 Old US Hwy 209. Stone Ridge. www.lydias-cafe.com. 845-687-6373. DOMINIES: 34-07 30th Av. Long Island City. Sets: 7-10pm. Jan 11: Vinnie & Katie 718-728-1834. Sun: 9pm-12am Keyed Up feat Martucci; 18: Joel Harrison & Pete McCann Christian Coleman’s Trample Man. Trio; 25: Tim Regusis/Ron Horton Qrt. FLU SHING TOWN HALL: 137-35 Northern MAUREEN’S JAZZ CELLAR: 2 N Bway. Blvd. Flushing. www.flushingtownhall.org. Nyack. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. 845- 718-463-7700. 1st Wed: 7pm $10 adm Jam 535-3143. Jan 31: 8-9:30pm Russ Kassoff w/Carol Sudhalter. Trio. JAMAICA CENTER OF ARTS & LEARN- ING: 161-04 Jamaica Av. Jamaica. www.jcal.org. 718-658-7400. 2nd Thurs: 8pm PENNSYLVANIA $10 adm Thursday Night Jazz series. Jan 9: Jeremy Dutton. DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware Water continued on page 31

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot House Contributing Photographer Bassist David Wong (left) and drummer Rudy Royston backstage at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem before the “Music and Our Memories” gig with pianist Helen Sung. In addition to being a sensational drummer, Rudy is an ardent photographer. A partnership of the museum, the Zuckerman Institute at Columbia Univer- sity and Arts & Minds—an organization providing experiences in the arts to individ- uals with demen tia and other memory prob- lems—sponsored the event. 29 206964_HH_Jan_0 12/20/19 1:42 PM Page 30

HE WORD INVENTOR FEATURES prominently on Emilio Solla's web- Tsite. Arnold Schoenberg once used the same word to describe John Cage saying, "He's not a composer, he's an inventor—of genius." The latter became infamous for using the prepared piano, among many other sonic inventions, musical gestures and devices, in his work. But Emilio's genius stems from being a different kind of inventor. His inventions dwell in a more tradi- tional realm and he uses the 88 keys of the piano as if they were brushes with which song's narratives are painted by the solo- to paint musical canvases. Furthermore he ing instruments. finishes off his lapidary work employing a In Buenos Aires, the inebriation of full palette of brass, reeds, percussion and Astor Piazzolla's nuevo tango once hung strings to shape his inventions, magnifying heavily in the air and fired up his musical and ornamenting them exponentially. "I'm imagination. "But like someone too intoxi- realistic about my capabilities as a cated by love, I had to leave," Emilio pianist," he says diffidently. "If you look explains. "I ended up in Barcelona almost around there are scores of pianists just like accidentally and fell in love again," spend- me. But once I'm done with orchestrating a ing 1996 to 2006 in Spain. "I think I found piece, I like to think that my own voice my second wind there. I also met a fantas- emerges." tic group of musicians, bonded immediate- Emilio is Argentine by birth, but thanks ly, and my music began to flow." to an itinerant soul he has traversed conti- This music flows from expertly manipu- nents. His extraordinary music is steeped lated brushstrokes that Emilio uses with in the traditions that span those conti- sublime mastery. And they have unfolded nents. Yet while tradition, his music seems beautifully with his nonet La Orquestable to say, is a wonderful reality, the inner and several smaller ensembles, leading up dynamic of tradition always remains inno- to today's Tango Jazz Orchestra. Emilio's vation. And so, often by throwing over- eight discs as leader might sometimes board melodic, structural and harmonic seem dwarfed by his enormous contribu- hooks that have become expressively tions as composer and orchestrator on the blunted from overuse, Emilio builds from celebrated recordings of other musicians. what might—or mightn't—be left. For But they include Suite Piazzollana (2001), instance, the tango might be evoked in a Bien Sur! (2009), the Grammy-nominated piece, but its rhythm actually lives and Second Half (2014) and Puertos (2019), breathes in its visceral emotion rather and songs such as "Llegará, Llegará, than in its tempo. This he swathes in the Llegará" and "La Novena"—all master- diaphanous and dense tone-textures of pieces by the singular inventor who lives to wafting bandoneons, accordions, piano, paint with sound. brass and reeds, palpitating in myriad per- cussion colors and grounded in bass. Out of Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra such an enormous musical canvas, the performs at Birdland Jan. 5.

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LISTINGS...continued from page 29 JAZZ FORUM: 1 Dixon Ln. Tarrytown. 914-631- 1000. www.jazzforumarts.org. Sets/adm: Sun LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: 4pm $15/20; Fri-Sat 7&9:30pm $20/25. 34-56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274. Jan 3-4: Trio; 5: Vanessa www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat Falabella, 8-10pm Jam feat David Janeway 12-5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm Trio; 10-11: Camille Bertault feat 01/10 Leo Guided Tours of Louis Armstrong House. Genovese, 01/11 Diego Figueiredo; 12: TERRAZA 7: 40-19 Gleane St. Elmhurst. Maurício de Souza & Bossa Brasil®; 17-18: www.terraza7.com. 718-803-9602. Sun: Willie Jones III Qnt; 19: Valtinho Anastocio; 9:30pm-2am $7 adm Jam w/John Benitez 24-25: Joey Alexander Trio; 26: Nanny Assis Trio; 2nd&4th Wed: 9pm TR7 Jam w/John Gp feat Daniel Assis; 31-Feb 1: Christian Yao & Peter Brendler. Jan 17: 8-10pm Basilio Sands Trio. Georges & Flamenco Latino. Hot House is not responsible for any errors in the listings which may have occured from late changes or incorrect WESTCHESTER information supplied to us. Please call the venues or check websites for up to date calendars.

ALVIN & FRIENDS: 14 Memorial Hwy. New Rochelle. www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant. com. 914-654-6549. Sets/adm: Fri 7pm, Sat 7:30pm/free. Jan 3: Dinah Vero; 4: Rocky Middleton Trio; 10: Alexander McCabe MPulse; 11: Leslie Pintchik Trio; 17: Jazmyn; 18: The Brazilwood Trio; 24: Ken Dircks Trio; 25: Leslie Pintchik Trio. BEANRUNNER CAFÉ: 201 S Division & Esther St. Peekskill. 914-737-1701. www.beanrunnercafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8- 10:30pm $15 adm. Jan 3: Carlos Jimenez Mambo Qnt; 4: Mala Waldron Qrt; 11: Alex Smith Organ Trio; 17: Alexis Cole Ens; 18: Bradford Hayes Qrt; 25: Abel Mireles Qrt. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 199N Columbus Av at E Lincoln Av. Mount Vernon. www.pjsjazz.org. 914-636-4977. 2nd Sun: 5:15-9pm $25 adm Second Sunday Jazz series. Jan 12: Ray Blue.

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