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ee n n e FFIIFFTTHH AANNNNUUAALL NNYYCC Fans Decision Jazz Award Help your favorite players win the award for best musician in their category: go to www.NYCJazzContest.com and vote before August 21st! 2017 Honoree: GEORGE WEIN NEA Jazz master, Chairman - Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. and Founder of the     Mark your calendar to attend the award ceremony and hang out with the Who's Who's of the New York jazz scene. Monday, October 9th - 7pm Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd Street, NYC 3 183722_HH_Aug_0 7/24/17 8:56 AM Page 4

Sponsored by Dot Time Records WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler HE ENDURING VITALITY OF JAZZ student and frequent collaborator, tenor rooted in the post-bop, modern main- saxophonist Eric Alexander, 49, and on Tstream back when the term "record" usual- three tracks, an even younger former stu- ly meant an LP and recording sessions dent, trumpeter Freddie Hendrix, 41. were routinely captured in real time, is On the album's opening title tune by reflected in this pair of Winning Spins by Jimmy Van Heusen, Cyro Baptista adds pianists whose stylistic sources are firmly Afro-Latin percussion, turning it into what in that era. Harold calls a "samba slash bossa." Harold , now 81, actually lived has a well-earned reputation as a hard through it, first recording as a sideman in driving, two-fisted pianist, as his full-fin- the late 1950s. He has played with many of gered solo on this track affirms. In fact, the greats of that time including in the Eric's original blues here, "The Iron Man," Quintet of 1963, which record- is titled for one of Harold's nicknames. ed the At the Blackhawk live sessions. Harold and Eric share space on the , at 54 a generation younger Schwartz-Dietz standard "If There Is than Harold, came on the scene in the Someone Lovelier Than You" with buoy- 1980s, honing his skills in those "post- antly swinging, heartbeat tempo solos. A graduate" bands led by and blues feel is also a big part of the (Jazz Messengers). that Harold grew up on; his funky, bluesy To Love and Be Loved, Harold Mabern side, as well as Eric's and Freddie's, comes (Smoke Sessions), comprises standards out on Harold's early employer and mentor and jazz originals associated with Harold's 's 6/8 rocker, "The Gigolo." early years in jazz. He's joined by a rhythm An even more down-home blues feel section anchored by a true jazz elder, emanates from ' "Hittin' the drummer , still a vital rhyth- Jug," spiced up by playing it in G instead of mic force at 88, and veteran bassist Nat the original B-flat and shifts in and out of Reeves. Joining them is Harold's former double-time during the solos. Harold also pays tribute to two of his contemporaries on the piano, doing McCoy Tyner's boppish "Inner Glimpse" with the two-horn quintet and essaying ' "Dat Dere" as a solo tour-de-force stroll through jazz history. Nat gets to step out front playing the lead on Miles Davis' "So What," the last quintet track, highlighted by a sparklingly animated trumpet solo from Freddie. Harold reshuffles the order of a familiar standard, 's "I Get a Kick Out of You," keeping everyone on their toes by fol- lowing the verse with the bridge before introducing the familiar chorus strains. Happiness!, Benny Green (Sunnyside), is a trio date recorded live one night in June 2016 at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, Calif. Benny is joined by bassist David Wong and drummer Rodney Green. The repertoire is firmly rooted in the hard bop era with tunes from six of that period's leading lights. Rounding out the eight tracks is Benny's own "Pittsburgh Brethren," his hard bop blues with a bridge notable for a piano solo build- ing increasingly intricate right-hand lines with plenteous left-hand commentary, and for a solo from Rodney that becomes an inventive trading of breaks and fours with Benny. Pianist is the only com- poser with two titles on the CD. Benny romps through "Martha's Prize," a tricky line with stop-times and two-bar flights continued on page 29

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UPPER (Above 70th Street) 32nd PRECINCT: 250W 135th St (bet Frederick Douglass & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvds). www..org. Aug 1: 7-9pm free adm T.K. Blue Qrt. BEACON THEATER: 2130 Bway at W75th St. 212-496-7070. www.beacontheatre.com. Aug 7: 7:30pm $75-125 adm Herbie Hancock. BILL’S PLACE: 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7th Avs). www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212- 281-0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill Saxton Band. CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet 92nd & 93rd Sts). www.cleopatrasneedleny. com. 212-769-6969. Sets: Early (E), Late (L); Sun E 4-8pm, L 9pm-1am; Mon-Tues E 8- 9pm, L 10pm-1am; Wed-Thurs E 7-11pm, L 11:30pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat E 8pm-12am, L 12:30-3am. Free adm/$10 min. Trios except Mon&Thurs Duets unless otherwise noted. L Jam. Residencies: Sun E Open mic w/, L Kelly Green Duet; Mon Nathan Brown; Tues Marc Devine; Wed E Open mic w/Les Kurtz, L Nathan Brown; Thurs L Kazu; Fri L Ben Zweig; Sat L T. Kash. Aug 3: Joel Forrester; 4: Sachamo Mannan Qrt; 5: Kayo Hiraki; 10: Robert Rocker; 11: Alex Layne; 12: Masami Ishikawa; 17: Matt Baker; 18: Chip Shelton; 19: Denton Darien; 24: Sonelius Smith; 25: Art Lillard; 26: Walter Williams feat Gitesha; 31: Joe Bonacci. COOPER HEWITT MUSEUM: 2 E91st St (bet 5th & Madison Avs). www.cooperhe- witt.org. 212-849-8400. Aug 17: 6-9pm $13/15 adm Juilliard Jazz Ens. FARAFINA CAFÉ & LOUNGE HARLEM: 1813 Amsterdam Av (bet 149th & 150th Sts). www.farafinacafeloungeharlem.com. 212- 281-2445. Mon: 7:30&9:30pm $10 adm. Fri- Sat: 11pm-4am Keyed Up series. Aug 5&19: 8:30-11pm Jazz In The Heightzz; 7: “KAT” Modiano progressive-funky-jazz Trio; 19: Elliot Pineiro & Sumbaswing. GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster. 310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnys supperclub.com. 212-792-9001. Sets: 7:30&9:30pm $15 adm. Aug 3: Johnny O'Neal; 4: Chris Turner; 5: Louis Fouché/ Jonathan Powell; 10: Sharel Cassity & Elektra; 11: Afro Yaqui Music Collective; 12: Gotham Kings; 17: Johnny O'Neal; 18-19: Allan Harris; 24: Poole & the Gang, 9:30pm Jam Celeb of the 25th Jazz Festival; 25: Bobbi Humphrey. GRANT’S TOMB: Riverside Dr & W120nd St. www.jazzmobile.org. 212-866-4900. Free adm. Wed: 7-8:30pm. Aug 2: Person; 9: Alyson Williams; 16: Harlem/ Havana Festival; 23: T.K. Blue; 30: . GREAT HILL: Central Park West & 106th St. www.jazzmobile.org. 212.866.4900. Free adm. Aug 5: 4-7pm Great Jazz on the Great Hill feat w/spec guests, Allan Harris Band, Matthew Whitaker Trio. LUCA’S JAZZ CORNER: At Cavatappo. 1712

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1st Av (bet 88th & 89th Sts). 212-987-9260. www.lucasjazzcorner.com. Sets/adm: Mon 7- 10pm free adm Roger Lent Solo; Tues 8- 10pm $10; Thurs 9-11pm $10. Aug 1: Hilary Gardner/Ehud Asherie; 3: David Gibson Qnt; 8: 6-8pm Bucky Pizzarelli Trio; 10: Nick Myers & The Varitones; 15: Jam by Mike Sailors; 17: Kat Gang/Matthew Fries; 22: Jonny King; 24: Citizens of the Blues; 29: Dennis Joseph Qrt; 31: Lew Tabackin Trio. MARCUS GARVEY PARK: 122nd St at Manhattan Av. Fri: 7-8:30pm free adm www.jazzmobile.org/212-866-4900. Aug 4: ; 11: Craig Harris; 18: “King” Solomon Hicks; 24-26: 7-9pm free adm www.cityparksfoundation.org feat 08/24 Jason Samuels Smith’s Chasin’ The Bird Remixed, 08/25 Anat Cohen Tnt, 08/26 3-7pm Charlie Parker jazz festival feat Lee Konitz Qrt, & Social Science, , Charenée Wade. NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM: 58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348- 8300. www.jmih.org. 7-8:30pm $10 don. PARIS BLUES: 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd at 121st St. www.parisblues harlem.com. 212-222-9878. Sets: Early (E) 5-9pm, Jam 9pm-1am. Free adm. Sun: E Double G & the Possee, 9pm 1st&3rd La Banda Ramirez. Mon: Keyed Up series w/John Cooksey Qrt; Tues: The Sultans of Soul; Wed: Les Goodson & the Intergalatic Band; Thurs: Tyrone Govan & Top Secret; Fri: tba; Sat: alternate The 69th Street Band/The Antoine Dowdell Gp. RIVERSIDE PARK: 97th St & Riverside Dr. www.jazzmobile.org. 212-866-4900. Aug 22: 7-8pm free adm Lynette Washington w/Dennis Bell NY Jazz. SHRINE: 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (bet 133rd & 134th Sts). 212-690-7807. www.shrinenyc.com. Sets: Early (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. Residencies (R): Sun 5-8pm Jam w/Lu Reid; 1st Sun 8-11pm The Shrine Big Band. Aug 1: E Michael Bank Spt, L Michael Sarian & The Chabones; 3: E Miguel Angel Crozzoli; 4: E NY Jazz Force, L Magis; 6: R; 9: E-L Nick Di Maria; 11: E The Sugar Hill Trio; 13: R; 15: E Joe Pino Qnt; 20: R; 26: E-L Kuumba Soul Band; 27: R; 29: L Andrew Pereira Qrt. SILVANA: 300W 116th St at Frederick Douglass Blvd. www.silvana-nyc.com. 646- 692-4935. Sets: Early (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7- 8pm. Aug 3: E-L Kevin Sun Trio; 10: E-L Aaron Irwin Trio; 17: E-L Alex Nguyen; 18: L Dana Reedy; 22: E Joe Pino Qnt; 24: E-L Joe Magnarelli; 25: E-L Kuumba Soul Band; 31: E-L Andres Rot/Angela Watson. SMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 2751 Bway (bet 105th & 106th Sts). 212-864-6662. www.smokejazz.com. Sets: Early (E), Late (L), Brunch (B); Sun B 11:30am,1&2:30pm, E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm; Mon E 7&9pm, L 10:30pm; Tues-Thurs E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm; Fri-Sat E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:45pm &12:45am; Adm/min vary. Residencies: Sun B Annette St. John Trio, L Willerm Delisfort Qrt; Mon (R) E 08/21&28 Qrt, L Smoke Jam; Tues (R) E Mike LeDonne & Groover Qrt; Wed (R) E Lezlie Harrison; Thurs L Nickel & Dime OPS; Fri L 08/4&18 John Farnsworth Qrt, 08/11&25 Patience Higgins & Sugar Hill Qrt; Sat L Johnny O’Neal & friends. Aug 1-2: R; 3: Gregory Generet; 4- 6: Victor Goines; 7-9: R; 10: Juan Carlos Polo & Neo Latin Jazz Qrt; 11-13: Kevin Mahogany Qrt; 14-16: R; 17: M’Balia; 18-20: Tribute to feat Azar Lawrence; 21-23: R; 24: George Burton Qrt feat Terell Stafford; 25- 27: Harold Mabern Qnt; 28-30: R; 31: Brandon Bain.

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SUGAR BAR: 254W 72nd St (bet Bway & West End Av). 212-579-0222. www.sugarbar nyc.com. Sets: 8pm/$10 adm unless other- wise noted. Residencies: Wed Electrikana; Thurs 9pm Open Mic w/Sugar Bar All Star Band. Aug 5: 9pm Irini Res & the Jazz Mix; 25: $15 Joe Bonacci feat Ty Stephens; 26: Rob Silverman Qrt. The WEST END LOUNGE: 955 West End Av. 212-531-4759. www.thewestendlounge.com. Aug 20: 4-7pm $25 adm Sunday Serenade 917-882-9539/www.vtyjazz.com feat Mike Di Rubbo Line Of Flight Qnt. MID-TOWN MANHATTAN (Between 35th & 69th Street) 59E59 THEATERS: 59E 59th St (bet Park & Madison Avs). www.59e59.org. 212-753- 5959. Sets/adm: Sun 3&7pm, Tues-Thurs 7pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 2&8pm + 08/26 5pm, 08/27 no 7pm, closed Mon; $35/24.50. Aug 2-27: Songbook Summit feat Peter & Will Anderson. BIRDLAND: 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). 212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. Sets: 8:30&11pm, except Mon 7&9:30pm, Sun 6,9&11pm. Adm varies. Residencies: Sun 9pm (R) Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orch; Mon 9:30pm Jim Caruso Cast Party; Wed 5:30-7pm David Ostwald & Eternity Band; Fri 5:15-7pm Rob Middleton & Birdland Big Band; Sat 6pm except 08/12 Eric Comstock/Sean Smith. Aug 1-5: The Birdland Big Band; 6: 6pm Tom Tallitsch, 9pm R; 8-12: John Pizzarelli; 10: 6pm Laila Biali; 12: 6pm Tony DeSare; 13: 6pm Rebecca Patterson Orch, 9pm R; 15-19: Scotty Barnhart & The Legendary Count Basie Orch; 17: 6pm Denise Reis Brazilian Jazz Trio; 20: 6pm Borislav Strulev, 9pm R; 22-26: Benny Green Trio; 24: 6pm Michelle Lordi; 27: 6pm Lorin Cohen, 9pm R; 29-Sep 2: Charlie Parker B’Day Celeb feat Vincent Herring, , Jeremy Pelt. BRYANT PARK: 6th Av (bet 41st & 42nd Sts). www.bryantpark.org. 212-768-4242. Mon-Fri: 12:30-2:30pm except 08/3&10 2-4pm Piano in the Park. Aug 1-4: Bertha Hope; 7-11: Dan Manjovi; 14-18: Deanna Witkowski; 21-25: Armen Donelian; 28-Sep 1: Frank Owens. CLUB BONAFIDE: 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd & 3rd Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com. 646- 918-6189. Sets: Early (E) 7:30pm, Late (L) 9:30pm, Late Night (N) 11pm. Fri: 3:15pm NY Jazz Academy Student & Faculty Showcase. Aug 1: 7&8:30pm NY JazzWork Vocal Showcase by Fay Victor; 10: E Audrey Silver; 16: E The En Route Trio; 17: E MJ Territo & Ladies Day Jazz Ens; 23: E Mthakathi. DAMROSCH PARK: 62nd St (bet Columbus & Amsterdam Avs). 212-721-6500. www.mid summernightswing.org. Aug 9: 7:30-10pm $17 adm Spanish Harlem Orch feat Edmar Castañeda. DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA: At Jazz @ Lincoln Center. 10 Columbus Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258-9800. Sets/ adm unless otherwise noted: 7:30&9:30pm, 11:30pm Late Night Sessions; Sun&Tues-Wed $35, Mon $30, Thurs-Fri $40, Sat $45; $10 min. Aug 1: Sachal Vasandani & friends; 2: Dominick Farinacci; 3-6: Ben Wolfe Sxt w/spec guest Randy Brecker; 7: $35 Christian McBride & Jazz House Kids; 8: $30 John Ellis Sxt; 9-10: Ulysses Owens, Jr.; 11- 13: René Marie; 14: Jane Bunnett & Maqueque; 15-20: $40 08/15-16, $45 08/17- 18 Trio da Paz & friends w/Maucha Adnet, Harry Allen & ; 21: Danowsky/Wolsk Jazz Orch; 22-27: $40 08/22-23, $45 08/24-25 Trio da Paz & friends

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w/Maucha Adnet, Harry Allen & Claudio Sets: Mon 8-11pm; Wed 8-11:30pm; Sat Roditi; 28: Bill O’Connell & The Latin Jazz All- 10pm-12am. Mon&Wed: Jordan Young Trio. Stars; 29: Axel Tosca; 30-31: $40 08/30 Ann Aug 5: Mamiko Taira Trio; 12: Takeshi Asai Hampton Callaway. Late Night Sessions Trio; 19: Misa Ogasawara Duo; 26: Takeshi w/Aug 1-5: Luke Sellick; 8-12: Zoe Obadia; Asai Trio. 15-19: Nate Sparks 08/15-18 Ens, 08/19 Big BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 11th St (bet Bway & Band; 22-26: Martina DaSilva & Justin University). www.bahainyc.org. 212-222- Poindexter; 29-Sep 2: Patrick Bartley. 5159. Tues: 8&9:30pm $10/15 adm. Aug 1: IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St at Lena Bloch & Feathery; 8: Rosemary George Bway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454. & friends; 15: Rob Silverman Gp; 22: Art Mon-Tues: 8-11pm Vince Giordano & The Lillard Heavenly Band. Nighthawks. BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212- IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582-2121. 529-5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: www.theiridium.com. Adm: Student 1/2 price Sun 8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30- 2nd set Tues-Thurs&Sun. Aug 16: 8:30pm 7:45pm, Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat $25/35 adm Jaimoe & Jasssz Band; 21: 8pm 7:30,9:30& 11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 $25 Ed Palermo Big Band; 26-27: 8pm $30/40 drink min/set except Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink Band; 31-Sep 2: 8&10pm $35/45 min/set, E free. Trios. Mon-Thurs: E Emerging Sax Appeal feat Jimmy Heath, Gary Bartz, Artists series; Mon: L Vocal Mondays series. Javon Jackson & . Residency (R): Wed L except 08/30 Jonathan JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212- Kreisberg. Aug 1: E Tommy Holladay, L Yves 885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets/adm: Sun Brouqui; 2: E Horace Bray, L R; 3: E Prawit 12-2:30pm, Mon-Tues 8-11pm, Wed-Sat 8- Siriwat, L Kyle Moffatt; 4: Jack Wilkins; 5: 9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $40 buffet, Mon-Tues Gene Segal; 6: Jeff Miles; 7: E tba, L Les free/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $17/$20 min, Fri- Grant; 8: E Sagi Kaufman, L Kevin McNeal; 9: Sat $32/$20 min. Residencies (R): Sun Jazz E Michael Bliss, L R; 10: E Vaughn Stoffey, L Brunch w/Tony Middleton; Mon Jam w/Iris Tim Hayward; 11: Nelson Riveros; 12: Jeff Ornig; Tues Kazuhiro Yokoshima Solo. Aug 1: Barone; 13: Jeff McLaughlin; 14: E Alan R; 2: John Fedchock Qrt; 3: Lines Of Kwan, L Nora McCarthy; 15: E tba, L Nadav Reason; 4: Martin Piecuch & Jazzical Fusion; Peled; 16: E NanJo Lee, L R; 17: E Dan 5: Assaf Kehati Qrt feat Joel Frahm; 6-8: R; 9: Hartig, L Steve Bloom; 18: Adison Evans; 19: Pucci Amanda Jhones Qrt; 10: Dawn Clement Ben Sher; 20: Daniel Weiss; 21: E Andrew Trio; 11: Leslie Pintchik Trio; 12: Roseanna Shillito, L Tammy Scheffer; 22: E Peter Amos, Vitro; 13-15: R; 16: Paul Jost Qrt; 17: L Paul Jones; 23: E Stuart Mack, L R; 24: E Geoffrey Gallante Band; 18: Lynette NanJo Lee, L ; 25: Richard Washington & Dennis Bell Jazz NY; 19: Scott Padron; 26: Greg Skaff; 27: Peter Mazza; 28: Robinson Qrt; 20-22: R; 23: Giacomo Gates E Daniel Dickinson, L Dana Reedy; 29: E Trio; 24: Yuko Ito Qrt; 25: Dominick Farinacci David Kuhn, L Jure Pukl; 30: E German Qrt; 26: Marlene VerPlanck Trio; 27-29: R; 30: Damianichl, L Rez Abbasi; 31: E Tommaso Trio feat Harvie S; 31: Tony Gambini, L Yuto Kanazawa. Hewitt Qrt. BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: 131W 3rd St at 6th Av. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. MICHIKO STUDIOS: 149W 46th St (bet 6th & Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am Late 7th Avs). 3rd Fl. 212-302-4011. www. Night Groove series, Sun 11:30am&1:30pm live.michikostudios.com. 1st Wed: 8-10:30pm Sunday Brunch. Adm varies. Aug 1-2: Joey $20 adm. Aug 2: Lew Tabackin Trio. DeFrancesco & The People; 3-6: Christian SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Scott; 7: ; 8-13: Earl Klugh; 14: Av at 54th St. (Citicorp Bld). www.saint McCoy Tyner; 15-20: Bob James feat spec peters.org. 212-935-2200. Wed: 1pm $10 don guests 08/16 w/Randy Brecker; 21: Jessica Midtown Jazz at Midday; Sun: 5pm free adm Care Moore, 10:30pm Theo Croker; 22: Joyce Jazz Vespers. Aug 2: Carli Muñoz/Jesse Moreno; 23: Derrick Hodge; 24-27: James Murphy; 6: Jon Gordon; 9: Melissa Hamilton Carter; 28: Eddie Palmieri; 29-31: Roy All Gershwin; 13: Andrew Hartman Qrt; 16: Hargrove. Late Night Groove w/Aug 4: Alex Eyal Vilner Big Band; 20: Yotam Ben-Or Qrt; Han; 5: Gabriel Royal. Sunday Brunch w/Aug 23: Peter & Will Anderson; 27: Sari Kessler; 6: The New Band feat Jason 30: Kat Gang. Marsalis; 13: Sony Holland; 20: tba; 27: SWING 46: Jazz & Supper Club. 349W 46th St Nanny Assis & friends. (bet 8 & 9th Avs). www.swing46.com. 212- The CELL: 338W 23rd St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). 262-9554. Sets: Sun-Thurs 8:30-11:30pm, 646-861-2253. www.thecelltheatre.org. Aug Fri-Sat 9:30pm-1am. Residencies (R): Mon 12: 8pm Simona Premazzi feat Philip Dizack, Swingadelic; Tues George Gee Swing Orch; . Wed Stan Rubin Orch w/Joe Politi. Aug 24: CORNELIA STREET UNDERGROUND: 29 Eyal Vilner Big Band’s Swing Party. Cornelia St. www.corneliastreetcafe.com. TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs). 212-989-9319. Sets unless otherwise noted: Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497- Sun 8:30&10pm, Mon-Thurs 8&9:30pm, Fri- 1254. Aug 5: 8-10:30pm Rocco John; 17: 9- Sat 9&10:30pm. Adm varies. Aug 1: Brenda 11:30pm Linda Presgrave Qrt. Earle Stokes, 9:30pm Eliane Amherd; 2: Alex Wyatt Gp; 3-5: Tony Malaby; 6: Chloe Perrier; 9: Dave Scott Qnt; 10-12: Gilad Hekselman LOWER MANHATTAN Trio; 16: Satoshi Takeish/John Hadfield, 9:30pm Rogerio Boccato, Keita Ogawa & (Below 34th Street) James Shipp; 17: 6pm Nick Finzer; 18: 55 BAR: 55 Christopher St (bet 6th & 7th Avs). Valerie Naranjo/Barry Olsen; 22: 6pm The 212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early Readers; 29: 6pm Maria Guida Trio; 31: 6pm (E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late Dorian Devins Qrt. (L) 10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st The CUTTING ROOM: 44E 32nd St (bet Thurs: E Amy Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe; Madison & Park Av). 212-691-1900. www.the 2nd Thurs: E Nicole Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E cuttingroomnyc.com. Aug 9: 7:30pm Tessa Souter; last Wed: E Paul Jost; last Fri: $20/25 adm Louis Prima Jr. & the Witnesses. E Kendra Shank. Aug 9: L Brian Charette & The DJANGO: At Roxy Hotel. 2 Av of the Kürrent. Americas at Walker St. www.roxyhotelnyc. B FLAT: Basement 277 Church St (bet Franklin com. 212-519-6600. Aug 4: 10pm JC Hopkins & White Sts). www.bflat.info. 212-219-2970. Biggish Band.

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DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 Monroe KOLA HOUSE: 408W 15th St (bet 9th & 10th St (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473- Avs). www.kolahouse.com. 646-869-8873. 0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com. Sun: Mon: 7:30-10:30pm free adm/$20 min @ bar, 6pm In-Store shows. $35 min @ table Glenn Crytzer Orch. The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich & LE POISSON ROUGE: 158 Bleecker St at Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431- Thompson St. www.lepoissonrouge.com. 9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-Erik 212-796-0741. Adm varies. Aug 13: 7:30pm Kellso & friends. Aug 13: w/David Sager. Sophia Bacelar/Dan Tepfer; 15: 7pm Michael FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675- Mwenso’s Sacred Protest Songs w/Vuyo 6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min. Sotashe & Sullivan Fortner; 16: 8pm Cyrille Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late Aimée. (L), Night (N); E 7pm except Sun-Mon&Fri METROPOLITAN ROOM: 34W 22nd St (bet. 6pm; L 9pm except Thurs&Sat 10pm, Fri add 5th & 6th Avs). www.metropolitanroom.com. 10:30pm; N 1:30am except Sun 1am, Mon- 212-206-0440. Sets unless otherwise noted: Wed 12:30am. Residencies (R): Sun E Terry Early (E) 7pm, Late (L) 9:30pm. Aug 3: E Waldo & Gotham City Band, N Brandon Lewis Bobby Belfry; 12: E Veronica Swift, N John & Renee Cruz; Mon N Billy Kaye; Tues E Minnock; 15: L ; 24: E Laura except 08/1 Saul Rubin Zebtet; Wed E except Ainsworth w/Brian Piper; 25: E Jeanne Gies & 08/2 Raphael D'Lugoff Trio + 1, N Ned Goold; Jazz Masters. Fri L The Supreme Queens; Sat N Greg MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av & Glassman. Aug 1: E Horne Electric Band, L Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476- David Oquendo & Havana 3, N Craig Wuepper; 2: E Ilya Lushtak Qnt, L Groover 4346. Sets/adm: Early 8-10:30pm, Late (L) Trio, N R; 3: E Eiko Rikuhashi & La Descarga 11pm-close; adm varies. Residencies: Sun L Band, L Saul Rubin Zebtet, N Paul Nowinski; John Merrill & friends; Mon L Pasquale 4: E Sarah Slonim, L R + Jared Gold/Dave Grasso; Tues L Jam w/Miki Yamanaka & Adi Gibson, N Nick Hempton; 5: E Mike King, L Meyerson; Wed L Tony Hewitt/Pete Raphael D'lugoff Qnt, N R; 6: E R, 8:30pm Malinverni; Thurs L 08/3,24&31 Spike Wilner Jade Synstelien & FCBB, N R; 7: E Jarod w/spec guest, 08/10&17 Joe Magnarelli; Fri L Kashkin, L Jon Michel Gp, N R; 8: E R, L Johnny O'Neal. Aug 1: Gene Bertoncini/Josh Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop, N Marcum; 2: Paul Bollenback/Dave Kikoski; 3: Kelly Green; 9: E R, L Harold Mabern Trio, N Trio; 4-5: /Gary R; 10: E Steve Hall Band, L Greg Glassman Versace; 5: L Joe Davidian; 6: Seamus Qnt, N Avi Rothbard; 11: E Alycin Yaffee Gp, Blake/Dave Kikoski; 7: Jim Ridl Trio; 8: Janice L R + Eric Wheeler, N Will Terrill; 12: E John Friedman/Marco Panascia; 9: Roberta Piket Benitez Latin Qnt, L Anthony Nelson Qnt, N Trio; 10: Scott Robinson/Bill Cunliffe; 11-12: R; 13: E R, L Ark Ovrutski Qnt, N R; 14: E Ken Peplowski Trio; 12: L Benny Benack III; Osso String Qrt, L Ned Goold Qrt, N R; 15: E 13: Simona Premazzi Trio; 14: Ehud Asherie R, L Danitos Salsondria, N Todd Herbert; 16: Trio; 15: Nellie McKay; 16: Matthew Fries E R, L Don Hahn/Mike Camacho Band, N R; Trio; 17: Lafayette Harris Trio w/Terell 17: E Rafael Monteagudo Music Connection, Stafford; 18-19: /Ray L POD; 18: L R + Troy Roberts; 19: E Roman Drummond; 19: L Emmet Cohen; 20: Eden Skakun Qnt, L Bruce Williams Qnt, N R; 20: E Ladin; 21: Bruce Harris; 22: Harvey R, L Alex Hoffman Qnt, N R; 21: L George Diamond/; 23: Steven Feifke; Braith, N R; 22: E R; 23: E&N R; 25: L R + 24: Orrin Evans; 25-26: Joanne Claffy; 26: N R; 27: E&N R; 28: L Todd Brackeen/Richie Goods; 26: L Ben Paterson; Herbert, N R; 29: E R, L Itai Kriss & Gato 27: 3-6pm SmallsLIVE Workshop feat Lage Gordo, N John Benitez & Latin Bop; 30: E&N Lund, 8pm Lage Lund/Sullivan Fortner; 28- R. 29: Sullivan Fortner; 30: Dred Scott Trio; 31: JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl. Bob DeVos/Andy Laverne. www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets/ NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH: 269 Bleecker adm: 7:30&9:30pm $15/10, $22/12 Fri-Sat. St (bet Jones & Cornelia Sts). 212-691-1770. Aug 3: Jazz Composer’s Showcase; 10: 1st Fri: 8&9:30pm free adm All Things Project Rotem Sivan Trio; 11: Manuel Valera; 17: www.allthingsproject.com. Aug 4: Julian Ricky Rodriguez Gp; 18: David Gilmore; 21: Shore Qnt. Shai Maestro Solo. NEW SCHOOL JAZZ PERFORMANCE JAZZ STANDARD: 116E 27th St (bet Park & SPACE: 55W 13th St, 5th Fl. 212-229-5488. Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212- www.newschool.edu/jazz. Fri-Sat: 8:30- 576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: 9:30pm $20 adm The Stone at the New 7:30&9:30pm, Sun Brunch (B) 11am& School. Aug 4-5: Trigger plays John Zorn; 11- 1:30pm; $30 except Mon-Wed $25, B $10/$35 12: Kris Davis Trio; 18-19: Sylvie Courvoisier; all-inclusive. Residencies: Sun B The 25-26: Uri Gurvich Qrt. Smokestack Brunch; Mon (R) Mingus Monday NORTH SQUARE: At Washington Square feat Mingus Big Band. Aug 1: Nate Smith & Hotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal. Kinfolk; 2: Mike Rodriguez Qnt; 3-6: $35 08/4- www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212- 5 Trio; 6: B w/Poole & the Gang; 254-1200. Sun: 12:30&2pm free adm Jazz 7: R; 8-13: $30 08/8-9 ; 13: B Brunch Trios. Roz Corral w/Paul Bollenback & w/John Chin; 14: R; 15: Sara Gazarek; 16: Paul Gill; 13: Melissa Stylianou; 20: Vanessa James Francies; 17-19: $35 Perea; 27: Kate Baker. Trio; 20: B w/Tubby, 7:30pm $25 The Baylor : 196 Allen St at E Project; 21: R; 22: Qrt; 23- Houston St. www.rockwoodmusichall.com. 24: 08/24 $25 Marquis Hill Blacktet; 25-27: 212-477-4155. Aug 1: 10-11pm Sergej Dafnis Prieto Big Band; 27: B w/Jay Sawyer Avanesov Qrt; 14: 7pm Alex Hahn; 17: Trio; 28: R; 29-30: Kendrick Scott Oracle; 31- 8:30pm $10 adm Colleen Clark Collective; 27: Sep 3: Trio. 6pm free Elsa Nilsson Qrt. 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band among the unique percussive expres- sions of Nikki Glaspie and Kim Thompson, Tia describes her reaction as "a kid in a candy store." And she revels in the unique partnership she has with each. "Kim was coming more from the jazz tradition and Nikki is coming more from groove," she says. "The most important thing for Nikki was making sure it was feeling good, and Kim would intersperse more color." Beyond drums and cymbals, Tia opened herself to rhythmic interpretations from a variety of voices, including bassist and vocalist , with whom she often would talk about different ways to dance around the "one." "Esperanza was always playing upbeats, and it makes it OLORADO, 1993. UNDER THE feel like a cycle—an endless rotation of blaze of a midday sun, a young woman time, as opposed to always marking the fixesC dual straps across her chest, resting a ," Tia says. "It's like you're play- set of marching band quads just below her ing towards the one, but you don't neces- waist in the middle of a schoolyard. sarily play the downbeat." Someone raises a baton. Patterns of single As her playing has gone through stroke rolls and paradiddles echo across changes and her artistic expression has the field and the young woman slips into a both expanded and refined, Tia views her meditative trance of time and texture. practice of composing as an evolution of Decades later, saxophonist and compos- style that began with writing from er Tia Fuller has collected a collaborative basslines and grooves. "I've always looked roster of influential artists from Rufus at the bassline as the foundation for Reid and Terri Lyne Carrington to Aretha rhythm and harmony," she says, citing the Franklin and Beyoncé. And, after four suc- influence of her father, bassist Fred Fuller. cessful releases as a leader and a fifth on Composing for her upcoming record, how- its way, the young woman playing drums ever, has shifted that paradigm. in the schoolyard has grown into a power- "Many times I was singing a melody or house of rhythmic complexity and harmon- an idea into my phone," she says. "Also, if ic exploration. I have an ostinato pattern, I start from "The rhythmic component has always there. On one or two of the tunes, I started been big for me," she says. "My connection from a harmonic concept, so I feel like now with the drummer, especially if I'm hiring I'm a little more balanced in my process. I them for my band, is probably one of the can start from any point and still honor the most essential connections. If it's some- purity of the idea that's coming." body I'm not able to really communicate An evolving composing style is but one with rhythmically and to feed off of and facet of the arc of Tia's artistic develop- vice versa, it really doesn't work for me." ment. Another component of growth is the Fortunately for Tia, she's earned the relationship she has with her audience as opportunity to play with some of the a result of her time spent as an educator. music's most distinctive masters of time. "Students don't learn in the same way," Her brother-in-law Rudy Royston left an Tia says, at the advent of her fifth year as early impression on her playing, as did the a professor at . mentorship she enjoyed with Terreon Because of the intuitive teaching style she Gully when she was an undergrad at employs to determine which students are Spelman. As she matured as an artist, absorbing what information and how, she extended associations with Terri Lyne and has found empathetic ways of reaching her Ralph Peterson would further shape Tia's audience. "I'm constantly assessing the relationship to rhythm and overall musi- audience as I'm playing, to make sure the cianship. public is receiving it," she says. "Terri Lyne is very melodic with her A multi-layered instrumentalist and playing," she says. "But she can also inte- composer making her mark in 2017, Tia grate rhythm, and she's great with being values the lessons handed down from an extremely supportive drummer, almost artists who came before her. The recent like a fire underneath you. She doesn't nec- passing of Geri Allen has left a tenderness essarily have to dominate, but gives you a in Tia's heart. She remembers Geri as a nice rhythmic pad of texture. Somebody pillar of the artistic community. "She is the like Ralph Peterson is going to interject true embodiment of grace, patience and more and make his voice a little bit more strength—the embodiment of an angelic known, which is beautiful. Theirs is a warrior," Tia says. "She was always peace- great balance." ful and graceful, but when she got behind When she took her place in Beyoncé's continued on page 29

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JC STYLLES / AUGUST 3 The jazz bug bit JC Stylles early and in a most unlikely locale. He discovered his step- father's extensive record collection while growing up in an Aboriginal rainforest town in northern Australia. At 16, JC moved to Sydney where his career path was deter- mined after hearing every set of a weeklong engagement. A soulful and swinging guitarist in his own right, JC has been based in New York since 2005. Moving aside from his usual organ trio format, he has teamed with vibraphonist Steve Nelson for a project focusing on material associated with late vibraphonist , another of JC's musical heroes. For this gig, JC and Steve are joined by Jon Davis on piano, on bass and Byron Landham on drums. KF

ADA ROVATTI GOSHEN FAIRGROUND for LITCHFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL / AUGUST 5 A superbly creative, diverse and genre-defying talent, Italian saxophonist Ada Rovatti has been a mainstay on the New York scene for nearly two decades. A chameleonic fig- ure in music, Ada has delivered across multiple highly acclaimed albums a vision that crosses many styles: her lean, disciplined, biting saxophone lines are just as likely to grace a funky groove-driven fusion outing as they are to swing through a hard bop tune or, on one highly memorable record, Celtic music. Making her debut at the Litchfield Festival, Ada brings a quartet of top-shelf collaborators, featuring pianist Jill McCarron, bassist Daryl Johns and drummer Steve Johns, in what promises to be an extraordinary glimpse into Ada's acoustic playing style. SH

ULYSSES OWENS JR. DIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA / AUGUST 9-10 Like predecessors , Art Blakey, and peers Eric Harland, Matt Wilson and Brian Blade, Ulysses Owens Jr. is a legitimate bandleader. His tactile skills and inspired architectural drumming have powered the Grammy Award-win- ning bands of Christian McBride and , the late , , as well as his own. In the past decade, the Florida native has created inter- national demand and acclaim while recording for the Criss Cross label. The Dizzy's gigs feature his new CD project Falling Forward, a quartet with vibraphonist Joel Ross, bassist Reuben Rodriguez and vocalist Vuyo Sotashe on Wednesday and the New Century Big Band on Thursday with saxophonist Tim Green, trumpeter Benny Benack, trombonist , a Japanese rhythm section and singers Shenel Johns and Charles Turner. MGN SHAREL CASSITY GINNY'S SUPPER CLUB / AUGUST 10 One of the most exciting alto talents to come to prominence in the past decade, Sharel Cassity has quickly built a sterling reputation working alongside a veritable "Who's Who" of jazz. Brandishing a rich, dark sound, Sharel is a superbly gifted and creative improviser who finds a comfortable balance between her ferocious chops and her thoughtful melodic work. As her career has continued to flourish, projects under her leadership have grown, developed and diversified. At Ginny's, Sharel presents her Elektra project in which she blends a disparate set of genres-jazz, rock, soul, elec- tronica, hip hop—into a creative, groove-driven sound for the audience. Drawing on such atypical composer choices as Björk and Alicia Keys, Sharel offers up a funky, eclectic and exciting mix of music. SH WARYAS PARK for JAZZ IN THE VALLEY FESTIVAL / AUGUST 20 A New Orleans native, Gregory Tardy studied classical clarinet in his youth and was influenced by gospel music, R&B and funk. Following a switch to as his primary instrument, Gregory was drawn to John Coltrane's music and studied under Ellis Marsalis. He performed for several years in bands led by and Andrew Hill, while he has played or recorded with , Betty Carter, Steve Coleman, Jay McShann and , among others. Gregory's recordings as a leader have showcased the breadth of his interests, especially his latest CD, Chasing After the Wind, which features his explosive tenor saxophone, lyrical clarinet and intriguing originals and arrangements. At Jazz in the Valley, Gregory is part of Cuban pianist Elio Villafranco's group. KD By Ken Dryden, Ken Franckling, Seton Hawkins, Stephanie 18 DiRubbo photo by Libuse Jindrova, Henry by Leesa Richards. 183722_HH_Aug_0 7/24/17 8:57 AM Page 19

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MIKE DIRUBBO THE WEST END LOUNGE / AUGUST 20 Alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo has garnered his share of praise since arriving in New York. The Connecticut native was granted a full scholarship at Hartt School of Music by jazz master Jackie McLean, with whom he honed his skills. Mike worked and recorded with trombonist in Hartford after graduation. Moving to Brooklyn in 1998, Mike built a reputation as an inventive improviser known for his piercing tone and aggressive attack, while his gift for composing stimulating, catchy works is another strength. The saxophonist enhanced his artistry working with Harold Mabern, Eddie Henderson and Steve Nelson, while he remains an in-demand sideman for gigs and recording sessions. Mike's Line of Flight band includes Steve Davis, pianist Anthony Wonsey, bassist and drummer Carl Allen. KD BILL WARFIELD LYNDHURST ESTATE for JAZZ FORUM ARTS / AUGUST 24 Trumpeter Bill Warfield's unmistakable tone and unwavering delivery blends hard bop, Latin and funk flavors into a sound all his own. Cutting his teeth in the Baltimore scene of the 1970s, Bill settled into in 1980 and began an association with bandleader Bill Kirchner, which led to numerous sideman gigs with a varied and stellar roster of musicians including Paul Anka and Ornette Coleman, to name just two. As a leader, Bill's vision has taken the shape of all different types of formats including quartets, octets, orchestras and big bands, with each ensemble showcasing Bill's detailed compositions and arrangements. For this concert, Bill is joined by his group, the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra, whose most recent album Mercy, Mercy, Mercy was released in 2015. EW NICOLE HENRY JOE'S PUB / AUGUST 24 Few voices can set a listening room on fire, then let it burn into a cinder like Nicole Henry's. The 2013 Soul Train Award winner for Best Traditional Jazz Performance has been entrancing audiences since she arrived on the national scene from her home- town in Bucks County, Penn. Through a powerful command of her own language, born out of the vocabulary of a cross-genre-section of predecessors, Nicole allows phrases to unfold in the spontaneity of the moment. She has recorded multiple releases as a leader and performed live at notable national and international venues from Blue Note and Jazz at Lincoln Center to Regattabar, Catalina Jazz and Madrid Jazz Festival—and with such distinguished artists as Kirk Whalum, Gerald Clayton, , and Eric Harland. SJ

JASON MARSALIS JAZZ FORUM / AUGUST 25-26 The youngest sibling in the Marsalis jazz family dynasty, fathered by pianist Ellis and including brothers Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo, Jason Marsalis entered the music as a drummer but in recent years has concentrated on mallet instruments from vibra- phone, marimba and xylophone to tubular bells and glockenspiel, although he still records on drums, as on the latest trio CD by pianist Marcus Roberts. Jason calls his quartet The 21st Century Trad Band, also the title of his latest release on the Basin Street label, which features his compositions, including ones that bring a modern spin to the trad jazz idiom. At this concert in Tarrytown, Jason introduces two new quar- tet members from his hometown, New Orleans: Guitarist Cliff Hines and bassist Jasen Weaver, along with his group's drummer, David Potter. GK

SAX APPEAL IRIDIUM / AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2 Four visionaries of the saxophone come together to form an intergenerational har- monic institution: Donald Harrison, Gary Bartz, living legend and NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath and founder of Sax Appeal, Javon Jackson. Javon conceived the group as an opportunity to collaborate with longtime friend and mentor Jimmy Heath; each artist brings with him experiential wisdom, talent and creativity, with musical influ- ences ranging from the streets of New Orleans to the legacy of . A cross-section of American and international musical cultures comprises the four dis- tinct sounds of each artist and invites an open exchange of exploration, interpretation and musical dialogue. The Sax Appeal rhythm section features pianist Jeremy Manasia, bassist David Williams and drummer McClenty Hunter. SJ nie Jones, George Kanzler, Michael G Nastos & Eric Wendell 19 183722_HH_Aug_0 7/24/17 12:24 PM Page 20

continued from page 16 08/9-11 Nicholas Payton, 08/12-13 Cassan- SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th dra Wilson & ; 14: R; 15-20: Av. 212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets: Billy Hart Qrt; 21: R; 22-27: Kurt Rosen- Afternoon (PM) Sun 4:30-7pm, Sat 4-7pm, winkel Trio; 28: R; 29-Sep 3: Kurt Rosen- Early (E) 7:30-10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-1am, winkel Qnt. Night (N) 1-4am; jam following N; adm varies. ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson & Residencies (R): Sun 1pm Vocal masterclass Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com. by Marion Cowings, PM except 08/20 Ai Residencies: Sun 9pm-12am Tango feat Murakami Trio feat Sacha Perry, N 08/6&20 Fernando Otero; Mon 9:30pm except 08/7 Jon Beshay, 08/13&27 Robert Edwards; Mon Ron Affif Trio; Tues 10pm Evolution Jam by N 08/14 Jonathan Barber, 08/21&28 Jonathan Revive Music; Thurs 10pm Roman Diaz & Michel; Tues L except 08/1 Abraham Burton Rumba Habanera; Sat 10,11:30pm&1am Qrt, N Abraham Burton Qrt; Wed N Monika Oliveira & The Brasilians. Aug 4: 8pm 08/2,16&30 Aaron Seeber, 08/9&23 Jovan Jack Jeffers & the New York Classics; 7: Alexandre; Thurs N 08/3,17&31 Sarah 10pm-2am VandoJam feat Marty Ehrlich; 9: Slonim, 08/10&24 Jonathan Thomas; Sat N 8,9:45&11pm The Not So Big Band; 11: 8pm 08/5&19 Brooklyn Circle, 08/12&26 Philip Yaacov Mayman Band. Harper. Aug 1: 7:30pm Miko Shinno Gp, 9pm Ken Fowser Qnt, N R; 2: E Dan Blake & The Digging, L Or Bareket Qrt, N R; 3: E Josh BRONX Brown Qnt, L JC Stylles/Steve Nelson- Hutcherson Project, N R; 4: E Tom Guarna AN BEAL BOCHT CAFÉ: 445W 238th St. Gp, L Tim Green Qnt, N Corey Wallace; 5: PM 718- 884-7127. www.lindasjazznights.com. Michael Bond, E Behn Gillece Qrt, L Tim 1st Wed: 8&9:30pm $30-10 adm Linda's Jazz Green Qnt, N R; 6: 1pm-PM R, E Larry Nights. Aug 2: Eric Alexander & Ham/Woody Witt Qrt, L Yves Brouqui Trio, N B’day celeb. R; 7: BJU Festival feat E Rob Garcia 4, 9pm NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN: 2900 David Cook Qnt, 10:30pm Anne Mette Iversen Southern Blvd. www.nybg.org. 718-817-8700. Qrt + 1 feat John Ellis, 12am Tammy Scheffer Aug 18: 7-8:30pm Jazz & Chihuly feat Sxt, N Jonathan Barber; 8: E Gp, Damien Sneed w/Keyon Harrold. L-N R; 9: E Vitaly Golovnev Qnt, L Michael Feinberg Qrt, N R; 10: E Ralph Alessi Qnt, L Lawrence Leathers Qrt, N R; 11: E Dave Schnitter Gp, L John Marshall Qnt, N Eric BROOKLYN Wyatt; 12: PM Tuomo Uusitalo, E Jack Novotny Qrt, L John Marshall Qnt, N R; 13: BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope. 1pm-PM R, E Johnny O'Neal Trio, L Jerry www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177. Weldon Qrt, N R; 14: E Greg Tardy Gp, L tba, Residencies: Sun 9pm Stephane Wrembel; N R; 15: E Steve Nelson Qnt, L-N R; 16: E Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Tues 9pm Slavic Soul Neal Caine Gp, L Harold Mabern Trio, N R; Party; Wed 10pm Mandingo Ambassadors. 17: E Josh Ginsburg Qrt, L Rick Rosato Qrt, BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK: 334 Furman St. N R; 18: E Leon Parker Humanity Qrt, L Victor www.brooklynbridgepark.org. 718-724-6444. Gould Gp, N Corey Wallace; 19: PM Andrew Aug 15: 7pm free adm Eric Person Band Forman, E Leon Parker Humanity Qrt, L w/Houston Person & spec guests Central Victor Gould Gp, N R; 20: 1pm R, PM Jon Brooklyn Jazz Consortium. Roche & friends, E Tardo Hammer Trio, L The DRAWING ROOM: 56 Willoughby St #3. Saul Rubin Gp, N R; 21: E tba, L Ari Hoenig www.drawingroommusic.com. Sets: 7pm. Aug Trio, N R; 22: E Lucas Pino Nnt, L-N R; 23: E 13: $20 adm Gene Bertoncini; 25: $15 Harvey Andy Fusco Qnt, L Steam Trio, N R; 24: E Diamond Qrt; 26: $10 Martin Porter Gp. Kevin Harris Jazz All Stars, L Hendrik I-BEAM: 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com. Meurkens Qrt, N R; 25: E Joey “G-Clef” Sets: 8:30pm $15 don. Aug 18: 8:30&9:30pm Cavaseno Qrt, L Qnt, N Joe Hermione Johnson; 19: Laura Hennings-dot- Farnsworth; 26: E Eddie Allen Qnt, L Melissa tir; 26: Billy Mintz Qnt. Aldana Qnt, N R; 27: 1pm-PM R, E Johnny KORZO RESTAURANT & BAR: 667 5th Av O'Neal Trio, L Bruce Harris Gp, N R; 28: E (bet 19th & 20th Sts). 718-499-1199. tba, L Ari Hoenig Trio, N R; 29: E Spike Wilner www.facebook.com/konceptions. Tues: 9& Trio, L-N R; 30: E Will Vinson Qrt, L Tivon 10:30pm $10 don/$10 min Konceptions Music Pennicott Gp, N R; 31: E Willy Rodriguez Qnt, series by James Carney. Aug 1: 9pm Marius L Nick Hempton Band, N R. Duboule, 10:30pm tba; 8: 9pm Dezron The STONE: 2nd St at Av C. www.thestone Douglas, 10:30pm Good For Cows. nyc.com. Adm varies. Tues-Sun: 8:30pm MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE: 1638 Bedford weekly residencies. Aug 1-6: Zeena Parkins; Av. www.mec.cuny.edu. 718-270-4900. Fri: 7- 8-13: Bill Frisell; 15-20: Shanir Ezra 10pm free adm JazzyJazz festival Blumenkranz; 22-27: Nels Cline; 29-Sep 3: www.mec.cuny.edu/jazzyjazz. Aug 4: Ngoma Trevor Dunn. Hill; 11: Melba Joyce Bradford & friends; 18: TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK: 500E 9th St Bashiri Johnson; 25: Jazzmeia Horn. (bet Avs A & B). www.cityparksfoundation.org. NATIONAL SAWDUST: 80N 6th St. 646-779- Aug 27: 3-7pm free adm Charlie Parker jazz 8455. www.nationalsawdust.org. Aug 23: festival feat Qrt, Lou 7&10pm Burnt Sugar Arkestra; 30: 7pm Mary Donaldson, Tia Fuller, Alicia Olatuja. Halvorson/Ambrose Akinmusire. TURNMILL: 119E 27th St (bet Park & PROSPECT PARK BANDSHELL: at 9th St. Lexington Avs). www.turnmillnyc.com. 646- Park Slope. www.celebratebrooklyn.org. 718- 524-6060. Wed: 11pm-2am Keyed Up series 855-7882. Aug 5: 7:30pm free adm BRIC Jam. Aug 2: Stan Killian; 9: Stafford Hunter; Celebrate Brooklyn! festival feat Nels Cline. 16: John Ellis; 23: Abraham Burton; 30: tba. SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl. VILLAGE VANGUARD: 178 7th Av S at 11th www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452. St. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E) Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: $30/1 drink min. 7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm; $10 Residency (R): Mon Vanguard Jazz Orch. adm. Aug 6: $15 6pm Brooklyn Youth Aug 1-6: Nnt; 7: R; 8-13: Tribute Ensembles w/Brooklyn Jazz Underground, to Geri Allen w/Terri Lyne Carrington & 7pm Brooklyn Jazz Underground Ens w/Anne Esperanza Spalding feat 08/8 Joe Lovano, continued on page 22

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RUMPETER AND BANDLEADER Marquis Hill burst onto the jazz scene whenT he won the 2014 Thelonious Monk International Trumpet Competition at age 27. Blessed with a robust, ebullient sound descended from and , Marquis played with several jazz stars including Joe Lovano what he was saying and what he was try- and Marcus Miller, and released four CDs ing to get across. His music falls under the as a leader between 2011 and 2014: New umbrella of black music and that's one Gospel, Sound of the City, The Poet and thing that really spoke to me." Modern Flows, Vol. 1. Hailing from 's South Side Like many artists before him, Marquis neighborhood called Chatham, jazz spoke moved to New York; but he also maintains to Marquis in the fifth grade at Dixon a residence in his hometown, to his musi- Elementary School when he took up the cal benefit. "I've been taking my Chicago drums. Band director Diane Ellis turned influences and my New York influences him on to the music. "She's 's and using them in both places," he says. "I niece," Marquis says. "She gave me my came here with the mindset that I wanted first Lee Morgan record and I heard to learn as much as I could from the musi- sounds I never heard before. That's the cians I encounter here. Being able to moment I knew that I wanted to figure out bounce back and forth from New York to what this music is about." Chicago has really helped me." Another influential educator Marquis Marquis formed his quintet, The learned from was Ronald Carter, who ran Blacktet, five years ago in Chicago. Its cur- the South Shore Youth Program which rent lineup consists of longtime drummer payed inner-city kids like Marquis for gigs, Makaya McCraven, alto saxophonist as well as rehearsals. "If you made the cut, Braxton Cook, bassist Jeremiah Hunt and you rehearsed in the summer," Marquis vibraphonist Joel Ross. An earlier version recalls. "We got paid minimum wage and of Marquis' Blacktet is heard on his latest for a bunch of black kids from the South CD, The Way We Play: 12 tracks of modern Side, that was like, 'Wow!' Carter influ- 4/4 tempos, luscious ballads, invigorating enced many of us to go to college. So many Latin tinges and some ingeniously reimag- musicians on the Chicago jazz scene ined jazz and popular standards from passed through him." ' "Beep Durple" to Jimmy Carter also taught at North Illinois Van Heusen's "Polka Dots and University (NIU), which is where Marquis Moonbeams," with special guests trombon- earned his bachelor's in music education in ist Vincent Gardner and percussionist 2009. Marquis received his graduate Juan Pastor. degree in jazz pedagogy at DePaul Vocalist Christie Dashiell's auburn University. His career as an educator voice christens the energetic take on "My includes teaching gigs at the University of Foolish Heart" and on Herbie Hancock's Illinois, Chicago, the Birch Creek Music "Maiden Voyage" she delivers an ethereal Performance Center in Wisconsin and the wordless vocal. Gigi Gryce's "Minority" is NIU Summer Jazz Camp. driven into hard bop hyperdrive, contrast- "Nowadays, in a lot of higher education ed by the airy, Afro-Peruvian rhythms on programs, the black oral tradition of jazz is Charlie Chaplin's "Smile." The insurgent getting lost, and I think it should be title track and the blistering Afro-Cuban emphasized" he laments. "When I teach, I rendition of 's "Fly Little Bird, say, go to the records. Listen to the greats. Fly," feature the word/poetry of Harold All of the information you need is on the Green III. "That's one of my favorite record. Go to the jam sessions. Find the Donald Byrd tunes," Marquis says. "The elders in your city." title —so many images come to mind. For Marquis, the Second City remains It's one of my favorite tracks on the second to none as the wellspring of his ever- record." evolving artistry, no matter where he calls It shouldn't come as a surprise that the home. "One thing the city ingrained in me Donald Byrd tune is one of his favorites. "I was to search for my own sound," he says. discovered him in my first year of high "That's one thing that's stuck with me." school," Marquis says. "I fell in love with his musical voice and the way he could Marquis Hill and his Blacktet per- highlight changes. I could hear clearly form at Jazz Standard Aug. 23-24.

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continued from page 20 South African All Stars, 7-9:30pm David Mette Iversen, 7:50pm Owen Howard Gp, Amram Qrt, 08/13 12-2:30pm Harry Sheppard 8:40pm Adam Kolker Gp, 9:30pm David All Stars, 7-9:30pm The Jazz Loft Big Band; Smith Qnt; 7: E $15 Be Steadwell; 9: E $8 17: Rich Iacona & The Bad Little Big Band; Nathan Peck & the Funky Electrical Unit, L $8 18: Ray Anderson & His Organic Qrt feat Gary Andy Bianco Qnt, N Beledo, Doron & Tony Versace; 31: Interplay Jazz Orch. w/spec guests; 11: E Earthdrive; 20: E Todd OLD WESTBURY GARDENS: 71 Old West- Marcus Jazz Ens, L Kaye Marie; 21: E-L Zack bury Rd. Old Westbury. 516-333-0048. O'Farrill & Summer Youth Combos; 22: E $8 www.oldwestburygardens.org. Aug 2: 7-9pm So Wrong It's Right Trombone Qrt; 25: E $12/10 adm Vince Giordano & the Eugene Seow Gp, L Kevin Quinn Protocol; Nighthawks. 29: E Sameer Gupta Trio, L Pawan Benjamin TREME: 553 Main St. Islip. 631-277-2008. Gp. www.tremeislip.com. Sets: Sun&Wed 7-11pm; WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER: 367 Thurs-Sat 8pm-12am. Aug 3: Kool Elegant Bedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. 718-384- Tropical Jazz Project; 9: Bill Heller; 10: La 1654. 10pm-2am. Fri: 10pm-2am free adm/2 Elegancia de la Salsa; 13: Bobby Sexton Trio; drink min Gerry Eastman Qnt w/spec guests + 17: Grupo Los Sabrosura; 20: Interplay Jazz Jam. Orch; 23: Swing Sessions w/Dudley Salmon; 24: Mambo Loco; 26: Thom Penn Nnt; 27: Jam w/Bob Lepley; 30: Pete Coco Trio. CONNECTICUT NEW JERSEY GOSHEN FAIRGROUND: Goshen. 860-361- 6285. www.litchfieldjazzfest.org. Aug 5-6: Litchfield Jazz Festival feat 08/5 12pm Ada ESSEX Rovatti Qrt, 1:45pm Michael Mayo Qnt, JAZZ HOUSE KIDS: 14 S Park St. Montclair. 3:30pm Julian Shore Qnt, 5:15pm Gabriel 973-744-2258 www.jazzhousekids.org. see Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sxt, 7:45pm Ken Nishuane Park. Peplowski, 08/6 2:15pm Joe Alterman Trio, NEWARK MUSEUM: 49 Washington St. 4:45pm Rudresh Mahanthappa Indo-Pak Newark. www.newarkmuseum.org. 973-596- Coalition, 6:15pm John Pizzarelli Qrt. 6550. Aug 3: 12:15-1:45pm free adm Jazz in PALACE THEATER: 100 East Main St. the Garden series feat . Waterbury. www.palacetheaterct.org. 203- NISHUANE PARK: Montclair. 973-509-4900. 346-2000. Aug 18: 8pm Caroline Davis Qrt. Aug 12: 12-9pm Jazz House Kids presents RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: 80 East Ridge. Montclair Jazz Festival 973-744-2273 Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. www.montclairjazzfestival.org feat DeeDee 203-438-5795. Aug 20: 8pm Chris Botti. Bridgewater, Memphis Blues Band, A The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old Lyme Christian McBride Situation, Cyrus Chest-nut Inn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886. Trio, Ted Chubb Band, Jazz House Faculty www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30-11pm. Collective. Aug 10-11: Freddy Cole; 12: Catherine SUZYQUE’S BBQ & BAR: 34 S Valley Rd. Russell; 18: Emmet Cohen/Jimmy Cobb; 19: West Orange. www.suzyques.com. 973-736- B.J. Jansen Ground; 25: Davina & 7899. Free adm. Thurs: 8pm-12am the Vagabonds; 26: Joyce Moreno. & friends; Sun: 2-5pm Brunch w/Curtis Lundy Ens. Aug 7: 8pm Glenn Franke's BigBand. TRUMPETS: 6 Depot Square. Montclair. 973- 744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com. Sets: LONG ISLAND 7:30pm, Fri-Sat 8pm/adm varies. Aug 5: Lionel Hampton Big Band; 19: Frank Piombo. MERCER GRASSO’S: 134 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor. 1867 SANCTUARY AT EWING: 101 Scotch www.grassosrestaurant.com. 631-367-6060. Rd. Ewing. www.1867sanctuary.org/series Sets: Sun 12&6pm; Mon 6pm; Tues-Wed&Fri- jazz. 609-392-6409. 8-9:39pm. Aug 4: Nate Sat 7pm; Thurs 6:30pm. Residencies (R): Philips Qrt; 11: Stephen Yee Qrt; 12: Rrage. Sun 12pm Brunch (B) feat Danny Marks Duo, Mon Andrew Carroll, Thurs Frank O’Brien. CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St. Aug 2: Wayne Sabella & Company; 3: R; 4: Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609- Madeline Kole Trio; 5: Ayako Shirasaki/Noriko 695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/$10 Ueda; 6: B R, 6pm Jen & Larry; 7: R; 9: Anna min. www.jazztrenton.com. Aug 5: Pat Tandy; Maria Villa & friends; 10: R; 11: Jim Cammack 12: Lawrence Clark; 19: Monnette Sudler; 26: Trio feat Kelly Green; 12: Danny Mixon Radam Schwartz. Duo; 13: B R, 6pm Glafkos Kontemeniotis MIDDLESEX Duo; 14: R; 15: New Generation Singers DUE MARI: 78 Albany St. New Brunswick. Night w/Madeline Kole; 16: Mark Buttice www.duemarinj.com. 732-296-1600. Fri: 6:30- Remarkable Trio; 17: R; 18: Noriko Ueda Trio 9:30pm free adm The New Brunswick Jazz feat Ted Rosenthal; 19: Ayako Shirasaki/ Project/www.nbjp.org. Aug 4: Brynn Stanley Noriko Ueda; 20: B R, 6pm Gail Storm; 21: R; Duo; 11: Molly Mason Duo; 18: Emma 23: Mark Buttice Remarkable Trio; 23: Larsson Duo; 25: Misha Josephs Duo. Vanessa Trouble Trio; 24: R; 25: Paul GARDEN STATE ALE HOUSE: 378 George Bollenback; 26: Tony Middleton Trio; 27: B R, St. New Brunswick. www.gsalehouse.com. 6pm Melody Rose/ Andrew Carroll; 28: R; 30: 732-543-2408. Tues: 8pm + 9:30pm Jam free Wayne Sabella & Company; 31: R. adm The New Brunswick Jazz Project/ The JAZZ LOFT: 275 Christian Av. Stony www.nbjp.org feat Emerging Artists. Aug 1: Brook. 631-751-1895. www.thejazzloft.org. Greg DeAngelis Band; 8: Danny Raycraft Sets/adm: 7pm $20-10. Wed: 7-8pm $10, Band; 15,22&29: tba. 8pm $5 Jam w/FM Band. Aug 3: The Jazz Loft HYATT HOTEL: 2 Albany St. New Brunswick. Big Band; 4: Pete Coco Trio; 9-13: Harbor www.newbrunswick.hyatt.com. 732-873- Jazz Festival feat 08/10 Ray Anderson & 1234. Thurs: 8-11pm free adm The New Pocket Brass Band, 08/11 Hot Club of Stony Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. 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-*" -", Ê 9Ê / NEW JERSEY JAZZ Gary Walker, “Morning Jazz Host”, WBGO, 88.3 FM/wbgo.org STEFON HARRIS NEWARK MUSEUM / AUGUST 3 For vibraphonist Stefon Harris there are no walls, just good music or, as he describes it, "a grand unification theory." Stefon's mallet magic has been featured with Steve Turre, , Kenny Barron and Kurt Elling, interpreting classical music with Barron and , reimagining , helping guitarist Dave Stryker revisit R&B hits of the 70s and bringing Cuba closer with the 90 Miles Project (Concord Picante). On vibes and marimba, Stefon combines sparse melodic accompa- niment with complex, intricate patterns and soulful percussiveness, sharing a think- ing man's approach to the music. Astonishing artistry meets energetic stage presence when he features his Black Out band with pianist Brett Williams, bassist Joshua Crumbly, drummer Terreon Gully and saxophonist , playing favorites and previewing music from a future release. CHARLIE APICELLA & IRON CITY DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD / AUGUST 8 Guitarist Charlie Apicella's early years were filled with his father's blues collection of Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon. Music studies included private mentoring from who passed along a serious sense of composition and crafting competent and engaging solos, which Charlie describes as a solid structure of grooves like a building's beams of iron and steel. Charlie's Big Boss (Zoho) is testament to the soul organ sound with originals alongside nuggets from , Willie Dixon and Motown masters Holland-Dozier-Holland. Charlie's classic jazz lines are nourished by continuing studies with guitar master Pat Martino. His upcoming November release, One Night Only (Carlo Music) salutes the Chitlin' Circuit with saxophonist Gene Ghee, organist Radam Schwartz and drummer Alan Korzin who join Charlie here. TED CHUBB NISHUANE PARK for MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL / AUGUST 12 Ted Chubb knew his musical calling was the trumpet at age 10. Discovering Miles Davis and Lee Morgan strengthened his purpose. At Ohio State University, Ted invested time with soul bands, Latin bands, big bands and the avant-garde, and was influenced by travels abroad, taking in the folk music from France, Denmark, Spain, Italy and Brazil. His deep, connected palette comes out on bandstands with , , the Christian McBride Big Band, Billy Hart and Dave Stryker, as well as on his own recordings. Ted's new release, Gratified Never Satisfied (Unit Records), shows his warmth and power on originals and classics worthy of his new view. Ted features saxophonist Bruce Williams, guitarist Seth Johnson, bassist Tom Dicarlo, pianist Oscar Perez and drummer Alvester Garnett. VINCE GIORDANO & THE NIGHTHAWKS MORRISTOWN GREEN for JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL / AUGUST 19 When Vince Giordano looks back to the 1920s or 30s, the result feels like a kid who discovered the music yesterday. Armed with this excitement, and his bass, bass saxo- phone, tuba and more than 60,000 pages of period sheet music, Vince and his Nighthawks don't just recollect a period, they take you there. Vince's incredible recall of the history leads to a spirited performance with all the tunes and solos given new life. Vince's work can be heard in the films The Cotton Club, Sweet and Lowdown and the HBO film on the life of Bessie Smith. Vince's musical re-creations for HBO's pro- hibition-centered series, "," made you put your drink down, and won him a Grammy. It's nostalgia paid forward in modern time.

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continued from page 22 7373. Aug 17: 7-10pm Hudson Valley Jazz Lee Hogans Qrt; 24: Najwa Parkins Qrt; 31: festival www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org feat Freddie Hendrix Qrt. Hudson Valley Jazz Ens. INC RESTAURANT: 302 George St. New The GREEN ONION: 8 Greycourt Av. Chester. Brunswick. www.increstaurant.com. 732-640- www.hvgreenonion.com. 201-788-6803. Aug 0553. Wed: 8-11pm free adm The New 18: 8:30-11:30pm Hudson Valley Jazz festival Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Aug 2: www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org feat Robert Andrea Brachfeld Trio; 9: Pat Bianchi Trio; 16: Kopec & Hang 'em High. , Jr. Trio; 23: Oscar Perez Trio; HATHAWAY HOUSE: 781 County Rd 25. 30: Leonieke Scheuble Trio. Tannersville. Aug 4: Aaron Johnson Ens PELZMAN PARK: Tappen St. Avenel. w/Veronica Swift. www.woodbridgeartsnj.org. Aug 11: 7:30pm KAATERSKILL UNITED METHODIST Second Friday Jazz feat Duchess. CHURCH: 5936 Main St. Tannersville. 518- MONMOUTH 589-5787. www.kaaterskillumc.org. Aug 6: COUNT BASIE THEATRE: 99 Monmouth St. 11am-12pm John Lumpkin Spt w/Brianna Red Bank. www.countbasietheatre.org. 732- Thomas & Vuyo Sotashe. 842-9000. Aug 6-8: 7:30pm Basie Summer LAST CHANCE TAVERN: 6009 Main St. Jazz Fest feat 08/6 Herbie Hancock, 08/7 Tannersville. www.lastchanceonline.com. screnning – Time Remembered, 518-589-6424. Aug 11: 8-9:30pm Vuyo 08/8 Elektric Band and Béla Sotashe Ens. Fleck & The Flecktones. LIMONCELLO: 159 Main St. Goshen. 845- MORRIS 294-1880. www.limoncelloatorangeinn.com. BICKFORD THEATRE: 6 Normandy Heights Aug 20: 8:15-11pm Hudson Valley Jazz festi- Rd. Morristown. www.morrismuseum.org. val www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org feat Chris 973-971-3706. Aug 3: 7:30pm $17/20 adm Persad Gp. Midsummer Jazz Party feat Danny Bacher MAUREEN’S JAZZ CELLAR: 2 N Bway. Qnt. Nyack. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. 845- 535-3143. Sets: unless otherwise noted Sun MORRISTOWN GREEN: Downtown 6pm, Fri-Sat 8&9:30pm. Aug 4: Noah Morristown. Aug 19: free adm Jazz & Blues Baerman Trio; 5: Roseanna Vitro Qrt; 11: Troy festival www.morristownjazzandblues.com Roberts Qrt; 12: Scott Wendholt/Adam Kolker feat 12-2pm Vince Giordano & the Qrt; 18: Rob Scheps Core-tet; 19: Don Nighthawks, 2-4pm Bucky Pizzarelli Qnt, 4- Aliquo/Rufus Reid Qrt; 20: Bucky Pizzarelli; 6pm Louis Prima Jr. & the Witnesses, 6-8pm 25: Scott Reeves Qnt; 26: John Hart Qrt; 27: Ana Popovic, 8-10pm The Walter Trout Band. 6pm Nancy Harms. SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973- NORTHWEST JAZZ FESTIVAL: Center St. 822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm. Lewiston. www.lewistonjazz.com. 716-754- Sets: Tues 6:30-9pm, Wed-Thurs 7-9:30pm, 9500. Aug 25: 5:30-7:30pm Buffalo Jazz Oct, Fri 6:30&8:30pm, Sat 6:30&8:45pm. Closed 8:30-10:15pm Dave Stryker Qnt w/Eric Sun-Mon. Aug 1: Nicki Parrott/Rossano Alexander; 26: 12:30-2:15pm Ernie Krivda Sportiello; 5: Champian Fulton Trio. Qrt, 2:45-4:45pm Phillippe Lemm Trio, 5:30- UNION 7:30pm Wayne Tucker Qrt, 8:30-10:15pm The DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD: Westfield. Hot Sardines. www.westfieldtoday.com/jazzfestival. 908- PHOENICIA PARK: St Ursula Pl. Phoenicia. 789-9444. Tues: 7-9pm free adm. Aug 1: Joe Aug 6: 3:30-5pm Phoenicia International Taino Gp, Eric Frazier, Mike Mullan Qnt, The Festival of the Voice feat John Lumpkin Spt Gold Magnolias, Daniel Ori Qnt; 8: Glenn w/Brianna Thomas & Vuyo Sotashe. Alexander & Shadowland feat Oria & New York Horns, Charlie Apicella & Iron City, The QUINN’S: 330 Main St. Beacon. 845-202-7447. Murphtet, Jonny Hirsch Band, New-Trad Sxt; www.quinnsbeacon.com. Aug 6: 8pm $10 don 15: Mike Kaplan Nnt, Jason Green & the Robert Kopec & bigBANG. Labor of Love, Lauren Shub & the Ilya Maslov THOMAS P. MORAHAN WATERFRONT Trio, Justin Hernandez, B.D. Lenz; 22: Mike PARK: Windermere Av. Greenwood Lake. Neer & Steelonious, Mauricio de Souza & Aug 19: 7-9:30pm Hudson Valley Jazz festival Bossa Brasil®, Dave Leonhardt Trio, Watson, www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org feat Gabriele Ali Ryerson; 29: LehCats, Gus Bardaji Gp, Tranchina. Carrie Jackson, Jazz Lobsters, La TURNING POINT CAFÉ: 468 Piermont Av. Balteuband. Piermont. www.turningpointcafe.com. 845- 359-1089. Mon: 8-11:30pm $5 adm Monday Jam by John Richmond. NEW YORK STATE WARWICK PARK: Park Pl. Warwick. Aug 20: 4-6pm www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org Hudson Valley Jazz festival feat Russ Kassoff Trio 76 HOUSE: 110 Main St. Tappan. 845-359- w/. 5476. www.76house.com. Wed: 8-11pm free WARWICK VALLEY COMMUNITY CEN- adm Quintets w/Mark Hagan & feat artists + TER: 11 Hamilton Av. Warwick. 845-986- Jam. Aug 2: Bryan Carrott; 9: Andy Farber; 6422. www.wvcommunitycenter.org. Aug 19: 16: Freddy Jacobs; 23: Duane Eubanks; 30: 8:30-10:30pm Hudson Valley Jazz festival Dave Schnitter. www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org feat Jeff BARD COLLEGE: 60 Manor Av. Annandale-on- Ciampa/Pete Levin Band. Hudson. www.fishercenter.bard.edu. 845-758- WARYAS PARK: Main St. Poughkeepsie. 845- 7900. Sets: 8-9:30pm. Aug 3: Aaron Johnson 384-6350. Aug 20: 12-6pm $60-20 adm Jazz Ens w/Veronica Swift; 10: Vuyo Sotashe Ens. in the Valley feat Jeff “Siege” Siegel Sxt, FALCON ARTS: 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro. Christopher Dean Sullivan Ens, Elio www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970. $20 Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators, Delfeayo don suggested. Sets: 7-10pm; Sun 10am- Marsalis & Swing Unlimited. 2pm Brunch (B). Falcon Underground (FU). Aug 9: FU Doug Weiss; 13: Ryan Keberle & Catharsis; 17: FU bigBANG; 20: Jeff “Tain” Watts Trio; 27: B Saints of Swing, 7pm Lillie PENNSYLVANIA Howard; 31: Latin Jazz Express. GRAPPA RISTORANTE: 22 Railroad Av. DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware Water Warwick. www.grappa.restaurant. 845-987- continued on page 30

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ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE

By Elzy Kolb

Let's put on a show lineup of players from 20-somethings to Pianist and composer JC Hopkins' jazz senior statesmen join JC on the Biggish Band has a feel-good origin story album's baker's dozen standards and origi- that would be at home in a Judy Garland- nals. For JC, a high point was recording Mickey Rooney movie of the 1930s. A "How I Wish (Ask Me Now)," a Monk tune California native, JC started out as a Bay with lyrics written and performed by Jon Area singer/songwriter before gravitating Hendricks, joined by rising star Jazzmeia to jazz. He worked steadily in piano bars in Horn. and even penned a jazz "It doesn't get any more magical than musical, Show Business, which he Jon and Jazzmeia singing together, trad- describes as a "smash hit in the under- ing scats. Jon was 94, so there was a 70- ground scene," with a six-month run at year age difference." Each singer had a Café du Nord. Though JC and his band daughter with them at the microphone, stayed busy, "San Francisco musicians did- adding to the poignancy of the moment: n't have the sound I was looking for. I Jon's daughter Aria stood with him to lend wanted a hard bop sound more than support; Jazzmeia, who had a last-minute swing." childcare glitch, held her tiny daughter Ma'at in her arms as she sang. "Talk about magic—this was beyond magic!" JC cites more magic in "Looking Back (Reflections)," another Monk/Hendricks piece. "Andy Bey singing about a man look- ing back on his life, with Brandee Younger playing harp, was so poignant and evoca- tive," the bandleader notes. "Claire Daly has a baritone solo and when Andy hands JC Hopkins, Django it off to her, she's right in tune with the The pianist visited a friend in Brooklyn, sentiment of the song, showing her expert- fell in love with the place and moved cross- ise and genius." country in 2001. "I went around to clubs Join JC Hopkins and his Biggish Band saying, 'I have this big band…' which I did- in celebrating the release of Meet Me at n't," JC explains. He didn't begin putting Minton's Aug. 4 at Django at the Roxy one together until he actually landed a gig. Hotel in Tribeca. Expect to hear Biggish Now, he reels off names of Biggish Band Band mainstays, plus featured performers alumni including baritone saxophonists from the album, including vocalist Brianna Claire Daly and Patience Higgins, percus- Thomas. Dancer DeWitt Fleming Jr., is sionist Warren Smith, drummer Victor also on hand, singing and tapping, plus Lewis, French horn maven Vincent there's a very strong chance of appear- Chancey and a host of lauded singers, ances by special guests. including . "I was still looking for a sound, for musi- cians who played the way I heard the music. I didn't have a lot of money, but if musicians don't have a gig, they'll come in. They want to play. It was magic," he says, a word that comes up often as JC talks about the fluidly configured large ensem- ble. Roberta Piket, Mezzrow "We had a residency at , a burlesque club. The band filled a It's a first! void with people who like jazz, cocktails Roberta Piket likes to stay busy and and dressing up. It fit like a dream and it have multiple projects in the works. "I get was all organic the way it happened. In the bored easily and I like to keep things inter- early days, sometimes it was the greatest esting. There are so many options in music band in the world; at other times, it was a and it's fascinating to explore the possibil- train wreck." ities," the pianist and composer says. Numerous gigs and residencies followed She's recently put together a new trio the stint at the Slipper Room, including a book featuring material by the likes of lengthy run at Minton's, the inspiration for Chick Corea, longtime inspiration Marian the Biggish Band's newly released second McPartland, and . Roberta CD, Meet Me at Minton's (Harlem Jazz). A continued on page 26

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ANOTHER REASON...continued from page 25 greets new experiences with the same recalls John's kindness to her when she openness. She's in the process of becoming first moved to New York. He used to come the first woman to earn a doctorate in jazz to her gigs, often with several friends in performance from the University of North tow, and he invited her to sit in when he . "The first, but not the last," she played at Bradley's. declares. "Being a woman in any industry Her respect for the pianist and compos- presents challenges. But we have to fight, er stretches back even further: "One of the do our jobs and hope to inspire." Besides first LPs I ever bought was by John Hicks: drum performance studies, she's delving Hells Bells. I do 'Yeminja' from that album, into Mexican music. it's a great tune. John was a great player and composer; his music isn't played often enough. His memory should be sustained." She's also planning to release a piano trio album she recently recorded in California with bassist Darek Oles and drummer Joe LaBarbera. "Joe was on my favorite Bill Evans record; I first got to play with him at Cal Arts, and it felt natu- ral from the first note. I've wanted to Colleen Clark, Rockwood Music Hall record with him for a long time." Guitarist "Mexican musicians have always been Larry Koontz, whom Roberta calls "the open to embracing the music of different best guitarist on the West Coast," guests cultures, like bolero, tango and jazz," on the recording, which should be out by Colleen points out. "There's incredible sto- early 2018. rytelling in Mexican music and now it's Though she used to think of herself as "a infiltrating my jazz writing." closet singer," Roberta is coming out. She The intersection of music and technolo- cites a lack of confidence in her vocal skills gy is another focus. "Part of my research at and the challenge of integrating her har- North Texas is to build relationships with monically modern playing with the song- entrepreneurs to further jazz education. book tunes she was drawn to as among the The wave of the future is to merge technol- reasons she used to call herself "not really ogy and music education," she notes, citing a singer." But in recent years Roberta has current examples like lessons by Skype become more comfortable mixing the mod- and master classes on YouTube. "We need ern and the conventional, and notes that as to find a way to connect the dots to develop she approaches her 52nd birthday, she wor- something functional and helpful, and ries less about what people think. work with talented young tech entrepre- Roberta has never done a birthday gig neurs who are doing great things. before, but decided it will be fun to give it Mentorship is so important: Having fun a try at Mezzrow on Aug. 9. ", I with music is number one; we also need to resisted the idea; I don't want people to nurture young, capable and curious feel pressured to show up," she explains. minds." "Musicians love to play; we'd play every Since 2013, she's led the Colleen Clark day if we could, and Mezzrow has such a Collective, a band she put together to warm, friendly atmosphere, it's perfect for stretch her composition and playing chops a birthday." and to create opportunities to write for a Bassist Harvie S and drummer Billy community of players. "When I write for Mintz will be on hand to help her blow out someone, I study them, their music, things the candles. Expect to hear the trio present they're featured on. I try to get into their material from the upcoming album. "As a realm and discover what would be inter- bonus, I'll be singing some standards," esting to them. And I want my own voice in Roberta says, "and we may have some spe- there as well." cial guests." You can also catch Roberta Colleen has another composing tool she with Billy Mintz's quintet at iBeam in employs regularly: She dreams of music, Brooklyn on Aug. 26; and keep an ear out records it on her phone when she wakes for her on an upcoming CD from tenor up, and later transcribes it. "Sometimes I great Virginia Mayhew. fall in love with a progression that was background music in a dream," she Fearless leader explains. "I'll play it over and over on the Drummer and composer Colleen Clark piano, singing over it and seeing what laughs as she recalls her first experiences works. That's how a lot of my recent music playing for an audience, sitting in with has been written. Other times, it's just rock bands in bars, rarely knowing what 'nope.'" song was coming next. That didn't matter When the Colleen Clark Collective hits so much, since she'd probably never heard at Rockwood Music Hall Aug. 17, they'll of the tune—she was only 11 years old. "I premiere three new pieces along with two wasn't worried. At that age, everything is recent tunes. Joining the drummer on the new. I thought it was cool." bandstand will be tenor saxophonist Chad More than 15 years later, Colleen still continued on page 29

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By Seton Hawkins Artists Talk Inspirations: "For me, in his arrangements, a big part of Steven Feifke the orchestration is how the piano itself HEN PIANIST, COMPOSER AND changes in and textures. That's what arranger Steven Feifke unveiled his I've been finding most interesting about Wdebut record, Peace in Time, in 2015, peo- playing piano." ple took notice. Eschewing a pick-up band's Fusing these worlds, Steven also notes solo-driven blowing session, Steven instead the artists' mastery of form, of building opted for innovatively crafted arrange- peaks and valleys in works and of ments, gorgeous melodies and an emphasis approaching both extended form and the- on ensemble colors and textures. matically linked sets. "I like to think in my own work, of pulling together a whole set where the feel grows and changes through- out," he notes. "In a piano trio, there is a vast amount of color available, and I want to take advantage of that." Steven plays at Mezzrow Aug. 23. August Concerts Jazzmobile continues its jazz-filled sum- mer with a series of exciting events throughout August. Saxophonist TK Blue opens the month with music at the 32nd Precinct on Aug. 1, while shows by Steven Feifke Houston Person, Jeremy Pelt, Alyson On larger efforts, like his big band re- Williams and more fill out the remainder working of , Steven of the month. For a full schedule of events, demonstrates a remarkable vision for tack- visit www.jazzmobile.org. ling extended works in music, playing with Jazz Forum Arts brings Veronica continually changing timbres and utilizing Swift, Ayako Shirasaki, Willie the ensemble in fascinating and exciting Martinez, Andrew Beals, Vincent manners. In this way, his music manages Herring and many more to a variety of not to simply maintain an audience’s inter- stages throughout the month; for a full list est, but to keep them enraptured through- of artists and venues, visit www.jazzforu out. Perhaps it is no surprise that as he marts.org. speaks about what inspires his piano play- This month, artists are gathering to cel- ing, he leans to discussing arrangers and ebrate the life and music of the late master orchestrators. Geri Allen. Terri Lyne Carrington and "I feel like I've been approaching the Esperanza Spalding lead a multi-night cel- piano more as an orchestrator than as a ebration of Geri at the Village Vanguard pianist," Steven explains. "Over the past Aug. 8-13 with special guests Joe Lovano, years, I've been feeling like my instrument Nicholas Payton, and is the larger orchestra, and so for me, how Ravi Coltrane appearing on select nights. I approach playing piano in a trio is similar To learn more, visit www.villagevan to how I would play it as part of an orches- guard.com. tra, whether it's jazz orchestra or strings." Guitar legend Bill Frisell sets up shop Leaning on colors, textures and tonal at The Stone for five nights of solo guitar possibilities of the piano and exploiting its music Aug. 8-13. Additionally, as The Stone orchestral qualities has led Steven to find begins to wind down its operations at its inspiration in interesting places. "People Second Street location, it also launches its like , who have a strong com- residency at The New School; performances mand of the bop language, but who can also there by Sylvie Courvoisier, Kris Davis, change the texture of the ensemble, are Uri Gurvich and more take place through- very inspiring to me," Steven notes. "Part of out the month. Visit www.thestonenyc.com the excitement about Thad's writing is that for more details. without changing the size of the ensemble Vocalist Brianna Thomas closes out chord, he can incorporate a ton of different the Hot Jazz/Cool Garden series at the crunches, orchestrationally. I try to bring Louis Armstrong House Museum on Aug. that into my own piano playing. 12. Visit www.louisarmstronghouse.org to "In terms of pianists, an artist who also buy tickets. does this is ," he explains. continued on page 28

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By Nick Dunston INGER AND SONGWRITER M'Balia form and be someone that they could look Singley is based in , but up to as an artist." herS mark as an artist rings loud and clear in the New York jazz scene as well. M'Balia sings at Smoke Jazz & Characterized by her striking ability to Supper Club with Josh Lawrence on connect with a wide variety of audiences, trumpet, Sarah Slonim on piano, M'Balia explains: "Growing up with par- Adrian Moring on bass and Anwar ents from the south, music was casually in Marshall, drums on Aug. 17. my household. I knew all the hymns, all the church songs. Later being in the singer/ songwriter scene, there would be times where I would have to perform for people who didn't even know that there was going to be live music! That taught me a lot about ways to connect with people." Having earned degrees in history from Yale University and law from Temple University while continuing her pursuit of music, M'Balia recollects "I felt at first that my skills could be put to best use as a lawyer, to help people. It wasn't until I had my first child that I realized I wanted to present myself to them in my most honest

HOT FLASHES... Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival on Aug. continued from page 27 19. For a full schedule, visit www.morris townjazzandblues.com. The Jazz & Chihuly series at the New The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival cele- York Botanical Garden concludes in brates its 25th anniversary with two August with pianist Damien Sneed lead- shows: Lee Konitz, Terri Lyne ing an all-star ensemble in a tour of jazz Carrington, Louis Hayes and Charenée and gospel classics on Aug. 18. More details Wade all bring their bands to a perform- at www.nybg.org. ance in Marcus Garvey Park on Aug. 26; while Joshua Redman, , Festivals in August Tia Fuller and Alicia Olatuja all grace A staggering array of talents, including Tompkins Square Park on Aug. 27. Visit , Cecile McLorin www.cityparksfoundation.org to learn Salvant, Cyrus Chestnut and Cyrille more. Aimée, fill-out the Newport Jazz Festival line-up Aug. 4-6. Tickets are available at LATIN... www.newportjazz.org. continued from page 31 At the Count Basie Theatre, the Basie Summer Jazz Fest presents Chick Corea, which is 'demystifying.' It's like decod- Bela Fleck, Herbie Hancock and ing…it's challenging and it opens a whole Snarky Puppy Aug. 4-8. For more details, world for me. I try to decode complex visit www.countbasietheatre.org. songs." ... Held at the Goshen Fairgrounds in For the complete interview, visit our website: Goshen, CT Aug. 5-6, the Litchfield Jazz http://www.hothousejazz.com/blog/Carlos-Munoz festival presents such artists as Ken Peplowski and John Pizzarelli. Check On Aug. 2, Carli Muñoz plays with www.litchfieldjazzfest.com for full lineup. bassist Jesse Murphy at Saint Peter's Jazz House Kids offers up an exciting Church. array of artists, including Dee Dee , and Bridgewater Christian McBride BRIDGE CROSSINGS... Cyrus Chestnut, at the 2017 Montclair continued from page 31 Jazz Festival on Aug. 12. To learn more and to find out about Jazz House Kids' mis- tet featuring Tony Malaby and John sion, visit www.jazzhousekids.org. Gross, saxophones; Roberta Piket, Sterling figures like Bucky Pizzarelli piano; and Hilliard Greene, bass on and Vince Giordano headline the Aug. 26 at I-Beam.

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JAZZ ANECDOTE BY BILL CROW Bill Crow's books "Jazz Anecdotes" and "From Birdland to Broadway" can be found at your favorite bookstore, and at www.billcrowbass.com along with many interesting photos and links. When I was a child, the only musical entertainment in our house other than my mother's upright piano was an old Edison windup cylinder record player. We owned about a dozen cylinders, one of which was a 1917 World War One song by Emil Breitenfield called The Last Long Mile. I learned that song around 1930. Some eighty years later, I read Doug Ramsey's excellent biography of Paul Desmond, in which I discovered that Paul's birth name was Breitenfield, and that Emil, the composer of that song, was his father. How I wish I had known that while Paul was still with us! He always appreciated good jokes and stories, and I can hear him laughing as I imagine singing him his father's song.

WINNING SPINS...continued from page 4 FULLER...continued from page 17 and then stomps into "Sixth Avenue," a the piano or was creating new initiatives, blues march reminiscent of Jazz she was a force that led and really paved Messengers and Jazztet numbers from the the way. hard bop era. "There was one specific lesson she Benny is a high-spirited player whose taught me. In her very light voice, she said, obvious enthusiasm for the music is joy- 'Yeah Tia, I think it's important, early on, ously infectious. That is particularly evi- who you associate yourself with because, dent on his empathetic treatment of many times, people will want to lock you 's "St. Vitus Dance," where into that certain genre.' For being on the he not only nails the jaunty A sections but avant-garde scene early on, she felt like also is able to change up moods for the she was always tagged as an avant-garde reflective bridge. musician, to where she wasn't called for David and Benny team-up in unison on more of the straight-ahead gigs. So, she the snappy theme and tags of Thad Jones' was giving me her words of wisdom: Let the "50-21," also featuring a bravura display of community know that you can do it all." two-handed contrapuntal soloing from Benny, and his rollicking soloing enhances Tia Fuller plays music from her Duke Pearson's "Chant" as well as the most recent CD, Angelic Warrior meaty closer, 's "Twisted (Mack Avenue), with pianist Shamie Blues." Royston, bassist James Genus and drummer Clarence Penn at the Harold Mabern celebrates the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival at release of To Love and Be Loved at Tompkins Square Park Aug. 27. Smoke Jazz & Supper Club Aug. 25-27 with a quintet featuring Eric Alexander, Freddie Hendrix, Nat ANOTHER REASON...continued from page 26 Reeves and drummer . Lefkowitz-Brown, pianist Randy Ingram, Benny Green brings his trio to trumpeter Augie Haas and bassist Henry Birdland Aug. 22-26. Beal. "I wrote a new piece each for Chad, Correction: In the Winning Spins of the July issue the name of Randy and Augie," she muses. "Anything pianist/organist performing on Allan Harris' latest CD was mis- works for those guys, they're brilliant. Our pelled. His name is Pascal Le Boeuf, not Pascalle Bouef. goal is to create great music and have fun."

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot House Contributing Photographer I spent some time with vocalist Vuyo Sotashe backstage at Jazz Standard between sets at the Smokestack Brunch on June 25. Vuyo is a Fulbright scholar, Thelonious Monk competition winner and an all-around terrific musician who swings the American songbook and also brings the rhythms of his native South Africa to his work.

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BEANRUNNER CAFÉ: 201 S Division & Esther St. Peekskill. 914-737-1701. www.beanrunnercafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8-10:30pm $10 adm. Aug 4: Orlando Marin Orch; 5: Premik Russell Tubbs; 11: Daniel Rivera Band; 12: The Conigliaro Consort; 18-20: www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org Hudson Valley Jazz festival feat 08/18 Ray Blue Qrt, 08/19 7- 11pm Richie Goods & Nuclear Fusion, 08/20 5-7pm Thunderhead Trio; 25: Alexis Cole Ens; 26: Hot House Latin Jazz Ens. HENRY GOURDINE PARK: 3 Westerly Rd. Ossining. www.jazzforumarts.org. 914-631- 1000. Mon: 6:30-8:30pm free adm. Aug 7: Rhythm Rising Latin Jazz; 21: Vincent Herring Qrt. HORAN’S LANDING PARK: 9 River St. Sleepy Hollow. www.jazzforumarts.org. 914- 631-1000. Tues: except 08/29 6:30-8pm free adm Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All- Stars. JAZZ FORUM: 1 Dixon Ln. Tarrytown. 914- 631-1000. www.jazzforumarts.org. Sets: Sun 4&6pm; Fri-Sat 8&10pm. Aug 4-5: Trio; 6: Maria Tischia & Rio Bound; 11- 12: Houston Person Qrt; 13: Hendrik Meurkens Qrt; 18-19: Marvin Stamm Qrt; 20: Leco Reis Qrt; 25-26: Jason Marsalis & the 21st Century Trad Band; 27: Joyce Moreno. LYNDHURST ESTATE: At Hudson River. 635 S Bway. Tarrytown. www.jazzforumarts.org. 914-631-1000. Thurs: 6-8:30pm free adm

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CARLOS "CARLI" MUÑOZ PLAYS jazz, rock 'n' roll, and even country music. "I find my life a lot easier going with the flow of things," he says. The pianist sounds like Bill Evans who, for him, is "neither overly aggressive nor overly passive." But Carli can also play the bass and he enjoys playing the drums for fun. He performed working studio for me," he says, "a place on Hammond B3 and piano with the Beach where I try new things and I challenge Boys for more than a decade. myself. I intermingle my original songs "What characterizes me most as a per- with the original American songbook. former," he explains, "is the duality of "I am one of the last mainstream jazz being able to wear the hat of rock 'n' roll players from that school of being self- and jazz totally independently, without taught," he says. "I don't go by the book. I mixing the two." That versatility probably do what I need to do. I use my ear." A nat- comes from Carli's background, including urally musical person, he has performed playing professionally at 13. "I come from a with luminaries Eddie Gomez and Jack big mixture," he says. "Some of my early DeJohnette who advised him not to take experiences were with Afro Cuban jazz. classes because, he says, he had already The jams were phenomenal. The musicians developed a method. "And I enjoy it very wanted to keep playing until seven in the much," he adds. morning." For Carli, having his own way provides That thirst for playing hasn't left Carli: his music with a certain edge. When he He performs every night at his club Carli's learns a new song, "it's like a discovery, a Fine Bistro and Piano in San Juan, Puerto process," he says. "I have a term for that, Rico, a venue he opened in 1998. "It's a continued on page 28 BRIDGE C R O S S I N G S

By Cary Tone IF YOU'RE A FAN OF MODERN started. But one of the first gigs was with drumming but haven't heard Billy four or five bass players and a bunch of Mintz“ , you haven't hear it all,” JazzTimes horns and piano and myself. It started out writes. His recently released third record- where everybody would bring in sketches. ing as a leader, Ugly Beauty is a small It's a nine-piece band: two basses, two masterpiece with a two-horn front line saxes, two trombones, two trumpets. When including tenor saxophonist Tony Malaby. it started out we would approach the music Billy is one of jazz music's stunning secrets very loosely. The music has evolved over whose time for discovery is now. the years. I got more into arranging and orchestrating, but there's still room in that band for looser interpretation. ... Q: What do you struggle with in your creative life? A: I have a desire to become a better musician and that bleeds over to my per- sonal life—my thoughts and my feelings about things. So, in that process I guess I'm striving for the indescribable thing that turned me onto music in the , but it's hard sometimes to look at yourself that closely. For the complete interview, visit our website: Q: The Two Bass Band has been around http://www.hothousejazz.com/blog/Billy-Mintz for 25 years. How did that get started and Billy Mintz performs with his quin- how has that band evolved over the years? A: I don't really remember how it got continued on page 28

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