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SHERRIE

MARICLE’S Persistent Sound

By Stephanie Jones

WENTY MINUTES FROM PHILLY, Ton a two-acre plot where a dairy barn once flourished, Sherrie Maricle envi- sions a future for the music. In 2016, the drummer, band leader and consummate educator created a performance space in her former home studio just north of University of the Arts, where she serves as a master lecturer. Now, she seeks to offer a similar outlet away from the city. “At my space in Philadelphia, I was able to create an ‘alternative venue for jazz,’ as they say, and I’m intending to do the same thing here on this new property I have,” Sherrie says. “It has real potential. As soon 3D Jazz Trio as the world can get back to live music, I thing that comes to your mind, and making will attempt to share some as quickly as it excellent and unique. When you have possible.” longevity with players you work with, all From afternoons in grade school spent your players immediately play into the sitting behind her first kit, Sherrie has cul- arrangement that you’re writing.” tivated an artistry intrinsically linked to Sherrie regards the kit itself as another live sound. Over the past three decades, element of her expression’s fullness. She she’s performed at Carnegie Hall, the views the lineage of a more open tuning, in Kennedy Center, the Hollywood Bowl and 4ths or 5ths, as ideal for her melodic ideas festivals across the world, frequently lead- to emerge and take shape. “I like that very ing her critically acclaimed DIVA Jazz open, resonant [sound] as opposed to closer Orchestra—whose members have included intervals like a 3rd,” she says. “I like my Noriko Ueda, Roxy Coss, Alexa Tarantino drums, especially in a big band, tuned fair- and Rachel Therrien—as well as smaller ly low. A kit that’s tuned really high, or the outfits. The excitement she feels playing tom-tom is tuned almost in the bongo live among her fellow artists emerges in range—I often don’t mind it when I hear it, energy she passes from one phrase to the but when I try to play on a kit like that, all next. She seems to exhibit a presence of of my melodic ideas and ideas for improvi- self that extends beyond her physical form. sation can’t function [laughs]. It just The fullness she translates from behind sounds so different to me.” the kit often begins at the piano when she’s Leader instincts, in part, prompt arranging new music. Sherrie to ascribe an orchestral conscious- “[Big band sound] informs a lot of what ness to the instrument she loves so much. I do in my quintet and my trios—mainly, “The drums are going to have all different these days, the 3D Jazz Trio,” Sherrie sonic levels anyway,” she muses. “The low explains. “I’m a strong believer in making pitch of the bass drum is a cushion for the [each arrangement] unique to your ensem- whole band to ride; as the drums get high- ble. That might mean reharmonizing it, er, adding cymbals, that’s a complete sonic shifting the melody around here and there range that parallels the sound of the band and, of course, changing up the feel, but from the bass and bari sax, low end of the also creating an ensemble section not dis- piano, all the way up to the lead trumpet similar to the vibes that I enjoyed a lot parts.” from the Ray Brown Trio—that full ensem- In her small ensembles, she replicates ble. You’d always get the illusion that the that fullness, allowing its resonance to group was a lot bigger.” influence musical conversations she has As an arranger, Sherrie considers the with 3D Trio-mates, bassist and multi- ensemble sound as a whole as well as the instrumentalist Amy Shook and pianist individual voices creating the whole sound. Jackie Warren—both of whom reflect “It’s a little bit of both,” she notes. “When Sherry’s aesthetic. “We share a similar you first begin creating these arrange- sensibility,” she says. “All three of us share ments, the ensemble sound is the first continued on page 12

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SHERRIE

MARICLE’S Persistent Sound

By Stephanie Jones

WENTY MINUTES FROM PHILLY, BONS RITMOS Ton a two-acre plot where a dairy barn (Good Rhythms) once flourished, Sherrie Maricle envi- sions a future for the music. In 2016, the Record company and production company, the best in drummer, band leader and consummate Jazz, Brazilian music and Afro Bahian dance, and future educator created a performance space in her former home studio just north of pop. Producer, singer, song writer, percusionist, JACK University of the Arts, where she serves as JOAO POTTER. Two time Billboard World Music charting a master lecturer. Now, she seeks to offer a artist and incredable Afro Bahian dancer, EDI similar outlet away from the city. “At my space in Philadelphia, I was able MACHADO. Producer, New York to Brazil drummer / to create an ‘alternative venue for jazz,’ as percusionist, song writer, ANDREW SCOTT POTTER. they say, and I’m intending to do the same thing here on this new property I have,” All of these incredable Bons Ritmos records can be Sherrie says. “It has real potential. As soon 3D Jazz Trio heard on the Bons Ritmos Youtube channel. as the world can get back to live music, I thing that comes to your mind, and making will attempt to share some as quickly as it excellent and unique. When you have possible.” longevity with players you work with, all BONSBONS RIRITMTMOSOS YOUYOUTUBEUBE CHANNELCHANNEL From afternoons in grade school spent your players immediately play into the https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4qH4HR_Dsdpc45CphwUwQ/videos sitting behind her first kit, Sherrie has cul- arrangement that you’re writing.” tivated an artistry intrinsically linked to Sherrie regards the kit itself as another live sound. Over the past three decades, element of her expression’s fullness. She she’s performed at Carnegie Hall, the views the lineage of a more open tuning, in Kennedy Center, the Hollywood Bowl and 4ths or 5ths, as ideal for her melodic ideas festivals across the world, frequently lead- to emerge and take shape. “I like that very ing her critically acclaimed DIVA Jazz open, resonant [sound] as opposed to closer Orchestra—whose members have included intervals like a 3rd,” she says. “I like my Noriko Ueda, Roxy Coss, Alexa Tarantino drums, especially in a big band, tuned fair- and Rachel Therrien—as well as smaller ly low. A kit that’s tuned really high, or the outfits. The excitement she feels playing tom-tom is tuned almost in the bongo live among her fellow artists emerges in range—I often don’t mind it when I hear it, energy she passes from one phrase to the but when I try to play on a kit like that, all next. She seems to exhibit a presence of of my melodic ideas and ideas for improvi- self that extends beyond her physical form. sation can’t function [laughs]. It just https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSUy9UJY9OU&t=2090s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akQacC-v9Wc&t=1s The fullness she translates from behind sounds so different to me.” Featuring two time World Music Billboard charting artist, Edi Machado, singer, songwriter the kit often begins at the piano when she’s Leader instincts, in part, prompt arranging new music. Sherrie to ascribe an orchestral conscious- and spectacular Afro Brazilian dancer." “[Big band sound] informs a lot of what ness to the instrument she loves so much. Contact for shows of Edi, dance workshops, Bons Ritmos artists, Jazket clinics: I do in my quintet and my trios—mainly, “The drums are going to have all different these days, the 3D Jazz Trio,” Sherrie sonic levels anyway,” she muses. “The low [email protected] explains. “I’m a strong believer in making pitch of the bass drum is a cushion for the [each arrangement] unique to your ensem- whole band to ride; as the drums get high- ble. That might mean reharmonizing it, er, adding cymbals, that’s a complete sonic shifting the melody around here and there range that parallels the sound of the band and, of course, changing up the feel, but from the bass and bari sax, low end of the also creating an ensemble section not dis- piano, all the way up to the lead trumpet similar to the vibes that I enjoyed a lot parts.” from the Ray Brown Trio—that full ensem- In her small ensembles, she replicates ble. You’d always get the illusion that the that fullness, allowing its resonance to group was a lot bigger.” influence musical conversations she has As an arranger, Sherrie considers the with 3D Trio-mates, bassist and multi- ensemble sound as a whole as well as the instrumentalist Amy Shook and pianist . individual voices creating the whole sound. Jackie Warren—both of whom reflect “It’s a little bit of both,” she notes. “When Sherry’s aesthetic. “We share a similar you first begin creating these arrange- sensibility,” she says. “All three of us share . ments, the ensemble sound is the first continued on page 12

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No Pandemic Fatigue For Holocaust or among the forgotten in Uruguay,” Roni explains. The music will be released on Dot Time Records, a label RONI based in New York that extends its artistry beyond jazz. Roni was born and raised in Israel, BEN-HUR arriving in New York in 1985 at the age of By Don Jay Smith 22 having already immersed himself in the music of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green UITARIST RONI BEN-HUR WAS and Kenny Burrell. Almost immediately, Gextremely busy before the March lock- he began studying with jazz great Barry down, performing, teaching, recording and Harris who constantly implored him to constantly working on his music. But remember that music “was more than just despite having his appearances canceled notes and technique, it was beauty.” nine months ago, he has remained as busy Clearly he embraced the beauty in as ever, although mostly staying at home. music because audiences and critics con- “I think it’s important for people to real- tinually praise his work. The New York ize that during this time musicians, and Times applauded his “crisp and fluid style” artists in general, don’t have gigs but we while Time Out New York called him a have been working.” Roni points out. “We “consummately lyrical guitarist.” His all practice. We all study. We all create. relaxed demeanor belies his superb tech- We keep going so when the doors reopen, nique, leading George Harris of Jazz we are ready. I hope everyone knows how Weekly to write that “Roni Ben-Hur is one well-prepared musicians are. My mother, of the unheralded guitarists on the modern who was from a small village in Tunisia, jazz scene.” spoke to me about making music a career And now, Roni seeks to prepare the next and told me that music was not just a pro- generation of musicians through teaching. fession, it was an obsession. And she was He is the director of the jazz program at absolutely right.” Kaufman Music Center’s Lucy Moses During the pandemic, that obsession School in Manhattan where he holds class- has kept him focused on projects, including es in ensemble playing, improvisation and the mid-October release of a CD, Samba do jazz guitar. Arraial. Recorded last year in São Paulo, He also looks forward to renewing his Brazil, for Tratore Records, the album is a two jazz camps in 2021, offering immersive joint venture between Roni and drummer experiences for adults in both Vermont and Percio Sapia, with vocalist Leny Andrade, in Provence, France. Unfortunately, the bassist Marinho Andreotti, and percus- continued on page 12 sionist Vinicius Barros. The infectious rhythms and beautiful melodies of Brazilian music are on full display, which has Roni feeling enthusiastic. “My affinity for jazz and Brazilian music has to do with my being North African. I felt very at home with the rhythms, since both Brazilian and jazz rhythms come from Africa.” Maureen’s Jazz Cellar in Nyack, N.Y., hosts a release party for Samba do Arraial on Dec. 26, with Roni joined by two cele- brated Brazilian musicians: percussionist Rogerio Boccato and bassist Itaiguara Brandão. Roni is equally effusive about another CD, scheduled for February release. This one features pianist George Cables, trum- peter Ingrid Jansen, drummer Victor Lewis, bassist Harvie S, and vocalists Magos Herrera and Tamuz Nissim. In addition to straight-ahead jazz tunes, this recording also includes world music such as the beautiful “Ha’Omnan,” based on a 1941 poem by Leah Goldberg, and “La Serana,” a melody drawn from Ladino, an increasingly rare Judeo-Spanish language. “I’m very excited about this album, because it contains music that means a lot to me … songs that speak to the condition of people whether they were victims of the

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No Pandemic Fatigue For Holocaust or among the forgotten in Uruguay,” Roni explains. The music will be Chip Shelton & Friends released on Dot Time Records, a label RONI based in New York that extends its Rarely - Seen - Instruments Concert artistry beyond jazz. Celebrating Your & Our November & December Birthdays Roni was born and raised in Israel, BEN-HUR arriving in New York in 1985 at the age of Free admission https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967404731 By Don Jay Smith 22 having already immersed himself in the music of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green UITARIST RONI BEN-HUR WAS and Kenny Burrell. Almost immediately, Gextremely busy before the March lock- he began studying with jazz great Barry down, performing, teaching, recording and Harris who constantly implored him to constantly working on his music. But remember that music “was more than just despite having his appearances canceled notes and technique, it was beauty.” nine months ago, he has remained as busy Clearly he embraced the beauty in music because audiences and critics con- as ever, although mostly staying at home. Chip Shelton Satish Robertson “I think it’s important for people to real- tinually praise his work. The New York Jim Klein Times applauded his “crisp and fluid style” Producer, Guitar, Bass Flute, Flugelhorn ize that during this time musicians, and Bb Flute D’Amore, artists in general, don’t have gigs but we while Time Out New York called him a Keyboard “consummately lyrical guitarist.” His Eb Flute, Piccolo, have been working.” Roni points out. “We Sopranino Sax in Eb all practice. We all study. We all create. relaxed demeanor belies his superb tech- We keep going so when the doors reopen, nique, leading George Harris of Jazz we are ready. I hope everyone knows how Weekly to write that “Roni Ben-Hur is one well-prepared musicians are. My mother, of the unheralded guitarists on the modern Bevin Turnbull Anthony Paolini who was from a small village in Tunisia, jazz scene.” Keyboard, Session Mgr., spoke to me about making music a career And now, Roni seeks to prepare the next Pocket Trumpet Guitar, Vocal generation of musicians through teaching. and told me that music was not just a pro- Join us LIVE on Zoom, FB, YouTube fession, it was an obsession. And she was He is the director of the jazz program at absolutely right.” Kaufman Music Center’s Lucy Moses Saturday Dec. 5, 2020, 6pm - 7pm est During the pandemic, that obsession School in Manhattan where he holds class- Hosted /MC’d by Keanna Faircloth, On-air personality of WBGO-FM Jazz 88.3 es in ensemble playing, improvisation and has kept him focused on projects, including Follow Keanna at: http://www.artimacy.org the mid-October release of a CD, Samba do jazz guitar. 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Master Keys: BRI AN

CHAR ETTE By Elzy Kolb

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Master Keys: BRI AN

CHAR ETTE By Elzy Kolb

HE HAMMOND ORGAN AND Telectronic instruments may seem like musical yin and yang, but Brian Charette feels a strong connection to both. Though the first has a reputation as a soul- ful groove machine, and some may regard electronic music as cold and cerebral, the keyboardist sees shared roots. “From the beginning of electricity, there has been electronic instruments,” Brian points out. “The B-3 was one of the first synthesizers, one of the first electronic instruments. It made a one-man band scenario possible.” His interest in electronics was piqued early on, starting when his grandfather put together a contraption for the young- ster to play with, consisting of a piece of plywood with a lot of switches attached. The homemade toy fueled young Brian’s imagination, becoming the control panel for fantasy playscapes involving anything from rockets to ships to planes. He was also intrigued by his grandfather’s ship-to- shore radio, digging the unusual sounds as the signal broke up and faded in and out. Brian studied piano from early child- hood, and he counts Ellen Rowe and Neal POTTER AND TILLMAN Larrabee among his teachers and mentors. Andrew Scott Potter the works for a few years, but the COVID- Immaculate soul/jazz-funk fusion LP “New York To L.A.: Coasting” is the first By the time he hit his teens he was gigging has cracked the code release (1980) on Andrew Scott Potter and David Eric Tillman’s PO/ET label. regularly, including dates with greats such necessitated stay-at-home strategy provid- Sublime from the beginning to the end, it has become a sought-after collec- as Lou Donaldson and Houston Person. ed him with the time to bring it to fruition. tor’s item just like their second album “…Space…Rapture…”(1982), However, “When I first came to New The finished recording didn’t stray far from Brian’s original idea, despite the York, I did more electronic music production than playing. I produced rappers, challenges and disruptions of 2020. “I’m not overly influenced by current events: made beats for them, recorded with them, played in rock bands,” Brian reveals. At My life, yes. My music, no. Music is a You can never listen to Jazz the same way again , if you age 35, “I started to play lots and lots of dream world for me, the temporal is not perceive the depth of these never before made discoveries jazz again.” Since then, he’s built an envi- really in play. I’m so stimulated by playing by Andrew Scott Potter able reputation as a first-call organist in music that requires focus, I go to another place. I become like a music machine Featuring: "Kat" Fields, Adam Rudolph, Brad Bobo, Carmen Lundy, Charles the Big Apple, estimating that he’s put out This Jazket Youtube, combines all chapters in the Jazket Campo, Connie Tillman, Getchie Argetsinger, Greg Alper, Justo Almario, R. myself.” Bernard, Russel Blake, Ryo Kawasaki, Walter Bishop Jr. 16 or 17 jazz albums as a leader on series, to show just how powerful these connections are, Hammond organ, plus working with the The 13 tracks are mostly live takes; two likes of George Coleman, Vic Juris, Bucky feature guitar overdubs. “It feels like jazz of Afro Brazilian Ketu Candomble and the history of Jazz Pizzarelli, Javon Jackson, Peter Bernstein, with machines. I program for a high level innovation by the masters. Steve Wilson and other notables. of randomness and how I react to it in that Incredable paralell hookups with Joplin, Jelly Roll, In the past five years he’s felt the pull to way is very unusual, the whole mosaic can branch out and once again explore the change. It may be a stretch for some peo- Armstrong's Hot Fives, Ellington, Tatum, James P. ple, it may push boundaries, but it’s not Johnson, Basie, Miles, Bird, Trane, Prof. Longhair, Elvis, wealth of electronic options. Part of the attraction is that he can do it all himself. offputting.” Chuck Bown, Wayne and many more . Featuring: Carmen Lundy, Al Criado, Gary Bias, Brad Bobo, Adam Rudolph, The appeal is also the drawback: “Every Like the Sun officially drops in Connie M. Tillman, Lilian Tynes, Linda Theus single thing has to be done by me.” December, but pre-release copies were on Youtube search: "Andrew Scott Potter Jazket, Vinyl reissues available via highjazzrecords.com With his brand-new recording, Like the offer Nov. 24, in honor of Brian’s birthday. All Chapters Combined " Sun, for the first time Brian is combining He celebrates the new recording with a (https://highjazzrecords.com) Dec. 5 livestream from Brooklyn’s Soapbox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo7NNuHGa_M&t=421s Listen on Spotify / Also available on iTunes his two musical passions on the same proj- (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KUS2Mp5szIwUvjvHnIrXb) ect. “There are not a lot of examples of put- Gallery. Check with the club about reser- Contact for shows, clinics Ketu Candomble - Distributed in the USA by Fatbeats ting together Hammond organ with elec- vations, as there may be limited seating (https://www.fatbeats.com/collections/high-jazz-records) tronic music, but it’s very attractive to me,” available. Jazz, Afro Bahian drum dance continued on page 17 he notes. The album concept has been in [email protected]

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Jazzmobile with saxophones, professors at Manhattan School of Music with flute and jazz singers with voice. “I was invited to join a boys’ choir when CHIP I was a kid in West Virginia,” Chip recalls, but he declined. In the early years of this century his interest in singing rekindled, and he sought out lessons with jazz vocal- SHELT ON: ists Mark Murphy and Joe Lee Wilson. Plan B features some of Chip’s lyrics, Inspirational delivered both in song and parlando. They are basically expressions of his optimistic Winds view of life, an attitude also reflected in his music. Typical lyric sentiments include By George Kanzler “love needs inspiration,” “life needs dedica- tion” and “surrender to love’s mysteries ESPITE THE CURRENT PAN- and feel love.” Ddemic, wind player and singer Chip Asked how he decides which of the Shelton has two CDs with his Peacetime many wind instruments in his arsenal he Ensemble currently in jazz radio and sales chooses to use for each tune, Chip shares circulation. He recorded Plan Be Dream three considerations. “First, what key is it Music (CCM Records) in 2015 and released in? Some keys are natural for some instru- it early this year, following up recently ments. Second, what is the mood of a song? with Mentors (CCM), a 2008 live date from A ballad will sound better on a smooth alto Cecil’s Jazz Club in West Orange, N.J. sax than a high-pitched sopranino. And Both albums feature Chip on a variety third, what is the ensemble context? If I of saxophones, clarinets and flutes. The want to play flute in Spirit of Life, a big, latter are central to Chip’s identity as a burly ensemble, I need my own amp and jazz player. “I was the first jazz flute major pickup. Your instrument has to project at Manhattan School of Music in the over the band.” 1990s,” he reveals in a recent phone call While both of his current CDs feature from his home in New Rochelle, N.Y. much of his saxophone playing, Chip is “When we made Mentors I was having currently working on a project he initiated back problems so I found saxophones in C, while at Manhattan School of Music in the the home key of flutes, because I was hav- continued on page 17 ing problems negotiating my B-flat and E- flat saxes.” He was able to find the C instruments made by the King Company, circa 1928. (Chip plays modern saxophones on Plan B.) We get to hear him playing C-melody (tenor) saxophone as well as a C-soprano sax and flute, as he pays tribute to tenor saxophonists Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster and Frank Wess on Mentors. As a member of New York’s Jazzmobile Workshop Orchestra in the 1970s, Chip played for all three jazz masters when they were guest conductors/leaders. It was in the Jazzmobile group that Chip first met T.K. Blue, a fellow saxo- phonist-flutist with whom he’s worked off and on in the Jersey City-based collective Spirit of Life Ensemble since the 1990s. Spirit of Life is a large band (anywhere from a dozen to a score) that emphasizes the primacy of rhythms and their pan- African sources. Chip also emphasizes rhythm on his CDs, both featuring rhythm sections with hand percussionists. “On my recordings and gigs, with my bands and Spirit of Life, I also play hand percussion, including tambourine, bell tree, cowbells, bongos (with bundle sticks), shakers and shekere.” Besides playing percussion and wind instruments, Chip also sings, and like with his wind instruments, he’s had mentors.

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Jazzmobile with saxophones, professors at Manhattan School of Music with flute and jazz singers with voice. “I was invited to join a boys’ choir when CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHIP I was a kid in West Virginia,” Chip recalls, but he declined. In the early years of this century his interest in singing rekindled, and he sought out lessons with jazz vocal-

SHELT ON: ists Mark Murphy and Joe Lee Wilson. recurrent online events Allan Harris Plan B features some of Chip’s lyrics, https://www.facebook.com/theallanharrisband Inspirational delivered both in song and parlando. They DAILY are basically expressions of his optimistic 8:30pm Newvelle Online Listening Session Winds view of life, an attitude also reflected in his Mark Morganelli https://mailchi.mp/newvelle-records/listeningses music. Typical lyric sentiments include https://www.facebook.com/mark.morganelli sion?mc_cid=5b67c68e33&mc_eid=cdda309883 By George Kanzler “love needs inspiration,” “life needs dedica- tion” and “surrender to love’s mysteries 7pm Jay Leonhart Wednesdays ESPITE THE CURRENT PAN- and feel love.” https://www.facebook.com/jay.leonhart.33 Asked how he decides which of the 7:30pm Janice Friedman presents Over the Ddemic, wind player and singer Chip Hump Shelton has two CDs with his Peacetime many wind instruments in his arsenal he https://www.facebook.com/janicefriedmanmusic/ Ensemble currently in jazz radio and sales chooses to use for each tune, Chip shares MONDAY-FRIDAY live circulation. He recorded Plan Be Dream three considerations. “First, what key is it Music (CCM Records) in 2015 and released in? Some keys are natural for some instru- 5pm Alternative Venues For Jazz 8pm WaHi Wednesday Jazz Hang it early this year, following up recently ments. Second, what is the mood of a song? https://www.facebook.com/groups/altvenuesfor https://www.facebook.com/mark.kross.3 jazz with Mentors (CCM), a 2008 live date from A ballad will sound better on a smooth alto Thursdays Cecil’s Jazz Club in West Orange, N.J. sax than a high-pitched sopranino. And 6pm Jazz in the Afternoon w/Mike Greensill Both albums feature Chip on a variety third, what is the ensemble context? If I https://www.facebook.com/mike.greensill want to play flute in Spirit of Life, a big, 12pm A Closer Listen w/Seton Hawkins & of saxophones, clarinets and flutes. The Yunie Mojica latter are central to Chip’s identity as a burly ensemble, I need my own amp and 7pm Swing U pickup. Your instrument has to project https://www.facebook.com/jalcjazzacademy jazz player. “I was the first jazz flute major https://www.facebook.com/jalcjazzacademy at Manhattan School of Music in the over the band.” 6pm Radio Deluxe w/John Pizzarelli 1990s,” he reveals in a recent phone call While both of his current CDs feature https://www.facebook.com/johnpizzarelliofficial from his home in New Rochelle, N.Y. much of his saxophone playing, Chip is WEEKLY “When we made Mentors I was having currently working on a project he initiated 7pm In The Moment series feat Ken back problems so I found saxophones in C, while at Manhattan School of Music in the Sundays Peplowski & Glenn Zaleski the home key of flutes, because I was hav- continued on page 17 https://www.facebook.com/ken.peplowski ing problems negotiating my B-flat and E- 2:30pm Jazz on the Grass w/Chloe Perrier flat saxes.” He was able to find the C https://www.facebook.com/chloe.perrier Fridays instruments made by the King Company, The Songbook Sessions w/Glenn Crytzer Qrt 6pm Ginetta Vendetta circa 1928. (Chip plays modern saxophones https://www.glenncrytzer.com/livestream on Plan B.) https://www.facebook.com/ginetta.silvi

We get to hear him playing C-melody 5pm Champian Fulton 7:30pm Friday Night Jazz “at” Kismat (tenor) saxophone as well as a C-soprano https://www.facebook.com/champianfulton https://www.facebook.com/kismatbar sax and flute, as he pays tribute to tenor saxophonists Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster 6pm Music on the Inside feat Music While Saturdays and Frank Wess on Mentors. As a member We're Inside hosted by Antoinette Montague of New York’s Jazzmobile Workshop w/spec guests https://www.musicontheinside.org 1pm Jazz Vocal Repertoire Hang w/Marian- Orchestra in the 1970s, Chip played for all ne Solivan three jazz masters when they were guest https://www.facebook.com/groups/1373847377120 7pm Acute Inflections 45 conductors/leaders. https://www.facebook.com/acuteinflections It was in the Jazzmobile group that Kat Edmonson 2:30pm Covid Comfort & Beyond concert Chip first met T.K. Blue, a fellow saxo- https://www.facebook.com/katedmonsonmusic series feat Larry & Jake Newcomb phonist-flutist with whom he’s worked off https://www.facebook.com/larrynewcombgui and on in the Jersey City-based collective Mondays tarmethod Spirit of Life Ensemble since the 1990s. Spirit of Life is a large band (anywhere 7:30pm Emmet Cohen Trio Live From 5pm Monika Herzig from a dozen to a score) that emphasizes Emmet’s https://fb.me/e/2WnKop52d the primacy of rhythms and their pan- https://www.facebook.com/heyemmet African sources. Chip also emphasizes 5:30pm Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano rhythm on his CDs, both featuring rhythm Tuesdays present 72andsong series sections with hand percussionists. “On my https://www.facebook.com/eric.comstock1 12pm A Closer Listen w/Seton Hawkins & recordings and gigs, with my bands and Yunie Mojica Spirit of Life, I also play hand percussion, 9pm Tamir Hendelman https://www.facebook.com/dizzysclub http://www.tamirhendelman.com including tambourine, bell tree, cowbells, bongos (with bundle sticks), shakers and 6pm Ginetta Vendetta shekere.” https://www.facebook.com/ginetta.silvi DECEMBER LISTINGS Besides playing percussion and wind instruments, Chip also sings, and like with 7:30pm Harlem After Dark, Unplugged feat *outdoor weather permitting his wind instruments, he’s had mentors. **indoor subject to COVID regulations

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92Y: 92y.org. Online. Dec 1: 7pm $19-34 adm DIZZY’S CLUB: https://www.facebook.com/ ARTEMIS in conversation w/Nate Chinen dizzysclub. Thurs: 7:30pm online Live From feat Renee Rosnes, Anat Cohen, Melissa Dizzy’s Club. Dec 3: Billy Hart; 10: Etienne Aldana, Ingrid Jensen, Noriko Ueda, Allison Charles Trio. Miller & Cécile McLorin Salvant; 5: 2pm free *The FALCON: 1348 Rte 9 W. Marlboro, NY. listening party w/Rhonda Hamilton “Billie www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970. Holiday - Reaching for the Moon”; 6: 3pm FLUSHING TOWN HALL: http://www.flush $15 listening party w/Rhonda Hamilton ingtownhall.org/all-virtual-events. Online. “Billie Holiday - Reaching for the Moon” feat Dec 9: 7pm $10 adm Jam w/Carol Sudhalter; Catherine Russell & Veronica Swift. 20: 5:30pm Bruce Arnold & Mark Wade Trio. AN DIE MUSIK: https://andiemusiklive.com. FRIDAYS AT FIVE: https://www.sfjazz.org/fri 7pm: livestream. Dec 1: $5 adm Kenyatta; 8: daysatfive. Fri: 5pm online. Dec 4: Pink $10 Obasi Akoto's Oceanic Jazz Orch; 16: $7 Martini; 11: The Klezmatics; 18: Blind Boys Benito Gonzalez Solo. of Alabama. BAR BAYEUX: https://barbayeux.com. Wed: 8- **FUSION EAST: 1179 Elton St. Brooklyn. 11pm livestream free adm Keyed Up series. 718-975-5065. www.fusioneastny.com. Dec Dec 2: Melissa Aldana Qrt; 9: Joel Ross Qrt; 8: 7pm One Brooklyn Jazz Festival feat din- 16: Carmen Staaf Trio; 23: Ben Monder/Tony ing w/music. Malaby/Tom Rainey; 30: Tim Berne Trio. HARLEM AFTER DARK, UNPLUGGED *BARROW’S INTENSE TASTING ROOM: 86 FEAT ALLAN HARRIS: https://www.face 34th St, C134, Industry City. Brooklyn. 917- book.com/theallanharrisband. 1st Fri: 2pm 597-1084. Dec 5: 7-10pm free adm Glenn online. Crytzer Qrt. HARLEM STAGE: https://www.harlemstage. BEN ROSENBLUM: https://www.benrosen org. 7-8pm: online. Dec 10: From The blummusic.com/schedule. Dec 6&20: 12pm Archives feat Christian Scott aTunde online Ben Rosenblum Solo. Adjuah's Stretch Music; 21: Charles Turner BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT: feat Queen Esther. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bending- HARTFORD JAZZ SOCIETY: http://hartford towards-the-light-a-jazz-nativity-online-tick jazzsociety.com/events. Online. Dec 5: ets-128528629591. Nov 25-Jan 2: $25 adm 7:30pm $20 adm Manchester-CT Jazz online A Jazz Nativity composed, arranged Festival feat Max Dvorin Gp + Eric Alexander Charles Trio. Qrt; 6: 3pm free Iris Ornig Qrt; 17: 7:30pm **BIRDLAND THEATER: 315W 44th St (bet free Emmet Cohen Trio. 8th & 9th Aves.). www.birdlandjazz.com. *HERMANA NYC: 349 E 13th St (bet 1st & 2nd 212-581-3080. Sets: 7pm. Wed: Birdland Aves.). NYC. www.facebook.com/hermana Dinner w/David Ostwald. Dec 4-5: Birdland juananyc. 917-265-8234. Dinner w/Ken Peplowski Qrt. JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS AND **BLUE NOTE: 131 W 3rd St at 6th Ave. NYC. LEARNING: https://youtu.be/vpgH0bvVid0. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. Sets: Dec 10: 7pm Jen Shyu. 6&8pm; Sun 11am&1pm Sunday Brunch (B). JAZZ FORUM @ HOME: Adm varies. Also livestream. Residencies: https://www.face Tues except 12/01&29 Brian Newman; Fri book.com/jazzforumclub/live. Thurs: 7- except 12/25 Maurice “Mobetta” Brown; Sat 7:30pm online. Dec 3: Teri Roiger, John Eddie Palmieri. Dec 6: B Nobuki Takamen Menegon & Peter Bernstein; 10: Gary Trio; 9: Bill Charlap Trio; 10: Theo Croker; Smulyan & Pete Malinverni; 17: Richard 13: B Lauren Henderson, Black Art Jazz Boukas & Louis Arques Duo; 19: 8-9:15pm Collective; 16: Bill Charlap Trio; 17: Keyon $15 adm Bill Charlap Trio. Harrold; 20: B Svetlana, Brandon "Taz" JAZZ HOUSE KiDS: https://www.facebook. Niederauer; 23-24: Marcus Strickland; 27: com/jazzhousekids. Dec 4: 7pm online Brandon "Taz" Niederauer. Student Watch Party. **BODEGUITA: 6 Suydam St. Brooklyn. JAZZAID LIVE: At the Banyan Bowl. www.bodeguitabar.com. Sun: 6-9pm https://jazzaid.eduvision.tv/liveevents. Dec Gotham Yardbird Sanctuary feat Rie 12: 8pm online Kurt Elling. Yamaguchi-Borden w/guests. Dec 5: Zaid The JAZZ GALLERY: https://www.jazz Nasser; 12: Roberta Picket & Julia gallery.org. Online. Sets: Mon 6-7pm Happy Banholzer; 19: Tardo Hammer; 31: Ned Hour Hang; Thurs 7:30&9:30pm Livestream; Goold. Sat 7-8:30pm Online Lockdown Sessions. CARNEGIE HALL: https://www.carnegiehall. Dec 3: Sachal Vasandani; 10: Harish org/events. Dec 2: 2pm online master class Raghavan; 17: The Jazz Gallery All-Stars series w/Gerald Clayton. feat Miguel Zenón/Morgan Guerin Spt CENTRAL BROOKLYN JAZZ CONSOR- w/spec guest Renee Neufville. TIUM: http://centralbrooklynjazz.org. One JAZZVOICE.COM: https://www.jazzvoice. Brooklyn Jazz Festival feat livestream 12/06 com. Online masterclasses. Dec 5: 9pm 4pm Jazz For Unity concert, 12/12 1pm Rosana Eckert; 10: 9pm Janis Siegel; 14: Youth Jazz Jamboree, 12/13 8pm Brooklyn 9pm Greta Matassa; 20: 6pm Karrin Allyson. Jazz Hall of Fame tributes to Max Roach, **KEYSTONE KORNER BALTIMORE: 1350 Herbie Mann, Randy Weston & Lena Horne. Lancaster St. Baltimore, MD. 410-946-6726. CHIP SHELTON: https://us02web.zoom. www.keystonekornerbaltimore.com. Sets: us/j/82967404731. Dec 5: 6pm livestream 7:30pm. Also livestream. Dec 4-5: Tia Fuller Chip Shelton & friends hosted by Keanna feat Warren Wolf; 10-12: + 9:30pm 12/11-12 Faircloth. Baltimore Jazz Collective. **DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware LITCHFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL: https://litch Water Gap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570- fieldjazzfest.com. Dec 17: 7:30pm online 424-2000. Sets/adm: Sun 5-7pm, free; Fri-Sat Emmet Cohen Trio. 6&8pm, Fri $10/Sat $15; $20 min/seat. Dec 4: LIVING JAZZ: https://www.livingjazz.org/call- Vaughn Stoffey; 5: Addison Evans; 6: Walt response. 4pm: online Call & Response. Dec Bibinger Solo; 11: Spencer Reed; 12: 6: Regina Carter & Carla Cook; 12: Monk Michèle Bautier Trio; 13: Nancy Reed Solo; Talks Monk w/Danny Scher. 14: 7-9pm $10 COTA Holiday Spectacular; **MARTINSVILLE TAVERN: 1979 Washing- 18: Joanie Samra & friends; 19: 3D Jazz Trio; ton Valley Rd. Martinsville, NJ. 732-563- 20: Regina Sayles. 1717. www.martinsvilletavern.com. Wed:

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5:30pm Chris DeVito & Greg Grispart. Filiano; 10: One Brooklyn Jazz Festival feat 92Y: 92y.org. Online. Dec 1: 7pm $19-34 adm DIZZY’S CLUB: https://www.facebook.com/ **MAUREEN’S JAZZ CELLAR: 2 N Bway. Wide Open Works https://www.facebook. ARTEMIS in conversation w/Nate Chinen dizzysclub. Thurs: 7:30pm online Live From Nyack, NY. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. com/connectionworksinc w/Michel Gentile feat Renee Rosnes, Anat Cohen, Melissa Dizzy’s Club. Dec 3: Billy Hart; 10: Etienne 845-535-3143. Sets/adm: Fri-Sat 8&9:30pm/ Trio & Scott Robinson; 12: Kendra Shank Aldana, Ingrid Jensen, Noriko Ueda, Allison Charles Trio. $25. Dec 4: Mayra Lawrence Qrt; 5: Pete Trio; 15: Gabriel Guerrero QUΔΠTUM Trio; Miller & Cécile McLorin Salvant; 5: 2pm free *The FALCON: 1348 Rte 9 W. Marlboro, NY. Malinverni Trio; 26: Roni Ben-Hur. 16: Jim Ridl; 17: Hayes Greenfield & Dean listening party w/Rhonda Hamilton “Billie www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970. METROPOLITANZOOM: https://metropolitan Johnson; 22: Misha Piatigorsky Qrt w/Emily Holiday - Reaching for the Moon”; 6: 3pm FLUSHING TOWN HALL: http://www.flush zoom.com. 7-8:30pm: livestream. Dec 10: Braden; 23: Zach Brock & Bob Lanzetti. $15 listening party w/Rhonda Hamilton ingtownhall.org/all-virtual-events. Online. Sabrena Rich w/TK Blu Band; 12: Vanessa **SUGARHILL SUPPER CLUB: 6217 “Billie Holiday - Reaching for the Moon” feat Dec 9: 7pm $10 adm Jam w/Carol Sudhalter; Racci; 18: Danny Bacher. Nostrand Ave. Brooklyn. 844-369-6811. Dec Catherine Russell & Veronica Swift. 20: 5:30pm Bruce Arnold & Mark Wade Trio. 7: 6pm One Brooklyn Jazz Festival feat din- AN DIE MUSIK: **MEZZROW: 163 W 10th St (bet 7th Ave & https://andiemusiklive.com. FRIDAYS AT FIVE: https://www.sfjazz.org/fri Waverly Pl.). Basement. NYC. 646-476-4346. ing w/music. 7pm: livestream. Dec 1: $5 adm Kenyatta; 8: daysatfive. Fri: 5pm online. Dec 4: Pink www.mezzrow.com. Sets: 7&8:30pm. Also TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL: https://tarry $10 Obasi Akoto's Oceanic Jazz Orch; 16: $7 Martini; 11: The Klezmatics; 18: Blind Boys livestream. Dec 4: Pete Malinverni; 5: Todd townmusichall.org. Dec 23: 6-7pm Benito Gonzalez Solo. of Alabama. livestream Mark Morganelli & The Jazz BAR BAYEUX: Coolman & David Hazeltine. https://barbayeux.com. Wed: 8- **FUSION EAST: 1179 Elton St. Brooklyn. NJPAC: https://www.njpac.org. 7:30pm: online. Forum All-Stars. 11pm livestream free adm Keyed Up series. 718-975-5065. www.fusioneastny.com. Dec Dec 1: Wayne’s world, discussion on Wayne *TAVERN ON GEORGE: 361 George St. New Dec 2: Melissa Aldana Qrt; 9: Joel Ross Qrt; 8: 7pm One Brooklyn Jazz Festival feat din- Shorter w/Danilo Perez, John Patitucci & Brunswick, NJ. www.tavernongeorge.com. 16: Carmen Staaf Trio; 23: Ben Monder/Tony ing w/music. Brian Blade; 3: Lillias White; 15: Bill Charlap 732-545-6205. Sun Early (E) 1-4pm & Late (L) Malaby/Tom Rainey; 30: Tim Berne Trio. HARLEM AFTER DARK, UNPLUGGED 5-8pm, Thurs 7-10pm, Fri 12:30-2:30pm: free *BARROW’S INTENSE TASTING ROOM: & Kenny Washington. 86 FEAT ALLAN HARRIS: https://www.face **NOSTRAND SOCIAL: 706 Nostrand Ave. adm The New Brunswick Jazz Project/ 34th St, C134, Industry City. Brooklyn. 917- book.com/theallanharrisband. 1st Fri: 2pm Brooklyn. www.nostrandsocial.com. 718- www.nbjp.org. Sun E & Fri: Emerging artists 597-1084. Dec 5: 7-10pm free adm Glenn online. 576-6781. Dec 4 7pm & 13 4pm: One series. Dec 3: Marianne Solivan Trio; 4: Crytzer Qrt. HARLEM STAGE: https://www.harlemstage. Andrew Wagner Trio; 6: tba; 10: Corey BEN ROSENBLUM: Brooklyn Jazz Festival feat dining w/music. https://www.benrosen org. 7-8pm: online. Dec 10: From The ONE BROOKLYN JAZZ FESTIVAL: Rawls Trio; 11: Dave Mosko Trio; 13: E Ilan blummusic.com/schedule. Dec 6&20: 12pm Archives feat Christian Scott aTunde http://centralbrooklynjazz.org/one-brook Eisenzweig, L Dave Stryker; 17: Nat online Ben Rosenblum Solo. Adjuah's Stretch Music; 21: Charles Turner lyn-jazz-festival-now-a-virtual-presentation- Adderley, Jr.; 18: tba; 20: E Dave Mosko, L BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT: feat Queen Esther. by-central-brooklyn-jazz-consortium-cbjc. tba; 23: 7-10pm Champian Fulton Qrt; 27: E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bending- HARTFORD JAZZ SOCIETY: http://hartford Dec 4-13: Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium Jem Seidel, L Lucy Yeghiazaryan; 30: 7- towards-the-light-a-jazz-nativity-online-tick jazzsociety.com/events. Online. Dec 5: feat One Brooklyn Jazz Festival live, 10pm Akiko Tsuruga Qnt. ets-128528629591. Nov 25-Jan 2: $25 adm 7:30pm $20 adm Manchester-CT Jazz livestream & online. *TERRAZA 7: 40-19 Gleane St. Queens. 718- online A Jazz Nativity composed, arranged Festival feat Max Dvorin Gp + Eric Alexander PLG ARTS: https://plgarts.org. Dec 12: 7pm 803-9602. www.terraza7.com. Sun: 7-10pm Charles Trio. Qrt; 6: 3pm free Iris Ornig Qrt; 17: 7:30pm online One Brooklyn Jazz Festival feat pre- Sunday Jam; Wed: 7-10pm Wednesday **BIRDLAND THEATER: 315W 44th St (bet free Emmet Cohen Trio. recorded performance. Outdoor Sessions. Dec 3: Marianne Solivan 8th & 9th Aves.). www.birdlandjazz.com. *HERMANA NYC: 349 E 13th St (bet 1st & 2nd RIVER SPIRIT MUSIC: https://www.musae. Trio; 4: Andrew Wagner Trio; 6: tba; 10: 212-581-3080. Sets: 7pm. Wed: Birdland Aves.). NYC. www.facebook.com/hermana me/riverspiritmusic/experiences/830/ Corey Rawls Trio; 11: Dave Mosko Trio; 13: Dinner w/David Ostwald. Dec 4-5: Birdland juananyc. 917-265-8234. conigliaro. Dec 13: 7:30pm livestream Brian E Ilan Eisenzweig, L Dave Stryker; 17: Nat Dinner w/Ken Peplowski Qrt. JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS AND Conigliaro Trio. Adderley, Jr.; 18: tba; 20: E Dave Mosko, L **BLUE NOTE: 131 W 3rd St at 6th Ave. NYC. LEARNING: tba; 23: 7-10pm Champian Fulton Qrt; 27: E https://youtu.be/vpgH0bvVid0. ROULETTE: https://www.roulette.org. 8pm: Jem Seidel, L Lucy Yeghiazaryan; 30: 7- 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. Sets: Dec 10: 7pm Jen Shyu. online. Dec 4: Graham Haynes w/Lucie 6&8pm; Sun 11am&1pm Sunday Brunch (B). JAZZ FORUM @ HOME: 10pm Akiko Tsuruga Qnt. Adm varies. Also livestream. Residencies: https://www.face Vítková & Shakur Hakeem; 11: Nate Wooley; *TOMI JAZZ: 239 E 53rd St (bet 2nd & 3rd Tues except 12/01&29 Brian Newman; Fri book.com/jazzforumclub/live. Thurs: 7- 18: Jonathan Finlayson. Aves.). Lower level. NYC. 646-497-1254. 7:30pm online. Dec 3: Teri Roiger, John *SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison, NJ. except 12/25 Maurice “Mobetta” Brown; Sat Menegon & Peter Bernstein; 10: Gary www.tomijazz.com. Eddie Palmieri. Dec 6: B Nobuki Takamen www.shanghaijazz.com. 973-822-2899. VILLAGE VANGUARD ONLINE: https: Smulyan & Pete Malinverni; 17: Richard SHAPESHIFTER LAB: https://shapeshifter Trio; 9: Bill Charlap Trio; 10: Theo Croker; Boukas & Louis Arques Duo; 19: 8-9:15pm //www.villagevanguard.com. Fri-Sat: 9pm 13: B Lauren Henderson, Black Art Jazz plus.org. 7pm: livestream. Dec 3: Thana livestream. $15 adm Bill Charlap Trio. Alexa; 9: One Brooklyn Jazz Festival. Collective; 16: Bill Charlap Trio; 17: Keyon JAZZ HOUSE KiDS: https://www.facebook. VOCAL JAZZ JAM: https://www.facebook. Harrold; 20: B Svetlana, Brandon "Taz" SKIPP PEARSON JAZZ FOUNDATION: com/jocelynmedinamusic. Sun: 6-9pm com/jazzhousekids. Dec 4: 7pm online https://3haxnxe.eventbrite.com. Dec 12-19: Niederauer; 23-24: Marcus Strickland; 27: Student Watch Party. online. Vocal Jazz Jam by Jocelyn Medina Brandon "Taz" Niederauer. 7-9pm $20 adm online A Christmas with Jazz w/spec guest + 7pm jam. Dec 6: Aimée Allen; **BODEGUITA: 6 Suydam St. Brooklyn. JAZZAID LIVE: At the Banyan Bowl. feat 12/12 Jackie Lennon & Shannon https://jazzaid.eduvision.tv/liveevents. Dec 13: Brenda Earl-Stokes. www.bodeguitabar.com. Sun: 6-9pm Pinkney, 12/13-14 Hyuna Park & Amadis WE’RE SO COOL: https://www.weresocool. Gotham Yardbird Sanctuary feat Rie 12: 8pm online Kurt Elling. Dunkel, 12/15 tba, 12/16 Vanessa Racci, The JAZZ GALLERY: // org/thursday. Thurs: 1pm online Yamaguchi-Borden w/guests. Dec 5: Zaid https: www.jazz 12/17 Jonathan Lovett, 12/18 Emme Kemp, WereSoCool Lunch Concert series. Dec 3: Nasser; 12: Roberta Picket & Julia gallery.org. Online. Sets: Mon 6-7pm Happy 12/19 Daryl Sherman. Caroline Davis; 10: Dave Devine; 17: Caleb Banholzer; 19: Tardo Hammer; 31: Ned Hour Hang; Thurs 7:30&9:30pm Livestream; **SMALLSLIVE JAZZ CLUB: 183 W 10th St Sat 7-8:30pm Online Lockdown Sessions. Curtis. Goold. (bet 7th Ave & W 4th St.). Basement. NYC. WILL BERNARD: https://m.facebook.com/ CARNEGIE HALL: https://www.carnegiehall. Dec 3: Sachal Vasandani; 10: Harish 212-252-5091. https://www.smallslive.com. Raghavan; 17: The Jazz Gallery All-Stars willbernardmusic. Dec 8: 7:30pm livestream org/events. Dec 2: 2pm online master class Sets: daily 7&8:30pm; Fri-Sun early (E) 5pm, Will Bernard Band. series w/Gerald Clayton. feat Miguel Zenón/Morgan Guerin Spt Late (L) 7&8:30pm. Also livestream. Dec 1: CENTRAL BROOKLYN JAZZ CONSOR- w/spec guest Renee Neufville. Abraham Burton; 2: Bryan Carter; 3: Duane TIUM: http://centralbrooklynjazz.org. One JAZZVOICE.COM: https://www.jazzvoice. Eubanks; 4: E Greg Murphy, L Charles Brooklyn Jazz Festival feat livestream 12/06 com. Online masterclasses. Dec 5: 9pm Ownes; 5: E Michael Fienberg, L Jon 4pm Jazz For Unity concert, 12/12 1pm Rosana Eckert; 10: 9pm Janis Siegel; 14: Irabagon; 6: E Tom Dempsey, L Victor Lewis; Youth Jazz Jamboree, 12/13 8pm Brooklyn 9pm Greta Matassa; 20: 6pm Karrin Allyson. 7: Ari Hoenig; 8: Ricardo Grilli; 9: Oscar Jazz Hall of Fame tributes to Max Roach, **KEYSTONE KORNER BALTIMORE: 1350 Feldman; 10: Ken Fowser; 11: E Tobias Herbie Mann, Randy Weston & Lena Horne. Lancaster St. Baltimore, MD. 410-946-6726. Meinhart; 12: E Oskar Stenmark, L Marquis CHIP SHELTON: https://us02web.zoom. www.keystonekornerbaltimore.com. Sets: Hill; 13: E Anderson Brothers, L Joe us/j/82967404731. Dec 5: 6pm livestream 7:30pm. Also livestream. Dec 4-5: Tia Fuller Magnarelli; 14: Rodney Green; 15: Frank Chip Shelton & friends hosted by Keanna feat Warren Wolf; 10-12: + 9:30pm 12/11-12 Lacy; 16: Ben Rosenbloom; 18: L Peter Zak; Baltimore Jazz Collective. 19: E Caleb Curris; 20: E Carol Morgan, L Faircloth. Alex Norris; 21: Joe Farnsworth; 24: closed; **DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware LITCHFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL: https://litch fieldjazzfest.com. Dec 17: 7:30pm online 27: Johnny O'Neal. Water Gap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570- SMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 424-2000. Sets/adm: Sun 5-7pm, free; Fri-Sat Emmet Cohen Trio. 2751 Bway 6&8pm, Fri $10/Sat $15; $20 min/seat. Dec 4: LIVING JAZZ: https://www.livingjazz.org/call- (bet 105th & 106th Sts.). 212-864-6662. Vaughn Stoffey; 5: Addison Evans; 6: Walt response. 4pm: online Call & Response. Dec https://smokejazz.com. Bibinger Solo; 11: Spencer Reed; 12: 6: Regina Carter & Carla Cook; 12: Monk SOAPBOX GALLERY: https://www.soapbox Michèle Bautier Trio; 13: Nancy Reed Solo; Talks Monk w/Danny Scher. gallery.org. 8-9pm: livestream. Dec 1: 14: 7-9pm $10 COTA Holiday Spectacular; **MARTINSVILLE TAVERN: 1979 Washing- Marcos Varela Trio; 4: Misha Piatigorsky 18: Joanie Samra & friends; 19: 3D Jazz Trio; ton Valley Rd. Martinsville, NJ. 732-563- w/spec guest; 5: Brian Charette; 6: Sarah 20: Regina Sayles. 1717. www.martinsvilletavern.com. Wed: Elizabeth Charles & Jarrett Cherner; 8: Paul Jost Qrt; 9: Lafayette Harris Jr. & Ken

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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. Johnny Morris was the house pianist at Jimmy Ryan’s on West 54th Street for seven years, playing with Roy Eldridge’s group. One evening several of Roy’s friends came in to hear him. They moved several small cocktail tables into one area beside the bandstand so they could all sit together. This annoyed one of the waiters because they had taken all the tables from his section. He complained to Johnny, while Johnny was busy playing, saying he was going to tell them all off. Johnny pleaded with him not to do so. “I’ll explain as soon as we finish playing this number.” The friends he was about to insult were Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan, Bobby Durham, Keeter Betts, Connie Kay, Benny Carter and John Hammond.

continued from page 2 continued from page 4 MARICLE... BEN-HUR... a musical soul.” In November, the trio camps were canceled in 2020 due to the members released their first holiday pandemic, but Roni anticipates their album Christmas in 3D, “Please Daddy return. “They are for adults who have a (Don’t Get Drunk this Christmas)” serving passion for music,” he notes. “We give peo- as the catalyst for recording. “We kind of ple an amazing experience that goes got inspired by this unorthodox Christmas beyond just music education. Our campers song,” says Sherrie, who contends the enjoy beautiful accommodations, wonder- band’s collaborative approach to arranging ful food and a unique comradery with other helps create a conceptual arc for their jazz lovers. My website will announce records. when the camps can safely resume.” “We’ll each pick three or four tunes and It’s clear that Roni Ben-Hur has not come [to the session] with a concept, some- rested during the pandemic. He may have times a written arrangement,” she says. limited opportunities to perform, but his “Then we hash through it together, make obsession with music and music education the changes we want and off we go.” remain at the forefront of all that he does. The world is better off because of it. The 3D Jazz Trio releases Christmas in 3D at First Presbyterian Roni Ben-Hur appears at Church in Clarks Summit, Pa., Dec. Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, Dec. 26 to cele- 18; Deer Head Inn in the Poconos, Dec. brate the release of his CD, Samba do 19; and Blue House Productions in Arraial. The show also livestreams on D.C., Dec. 20. the club’s Facebook page.

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Fran Kaufman Hot House Contributing Photographer There are certain moments in my life as a jazz photographer that are indelibly etched in my memory. This is one. In 2007, the great Cecil Taylor was the headliner at the Portland Jazz Festival. The legendary pianist got to town in the wee hours, and despite a sleepless night still made it to his early morning soundcheck. When the producer announced, “Everyone out of the room except Cecil and Fran," I thought I’d died and gone to heaven! To call it a remarkable hour would be a gross understatement.

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HOLIDAY TUNES Holiday CD Releases

3D Jazz Trio Christmas in 3D (DIVA Jazz) Jackie Warren, piano; Amy Shook, bass; Sherrie Maricle, drums.

Glenn Crytzer Orchestra Underneath The Mistletoe (Blue Rhythm Records) Glenn Crytzer, guitar, banjo, direction, arrangements & vocals; Sam Hoyt & Jason Prover, trumpet; Mike Davis, trumpet, cornet & vocals; Rob Edwards & Jim Fryer, trombone; Joe McDonough, trombone & tuba; Jay Ratman, clarinet & alto & soprano sax; Dennis Lichtman, clarinet, alto sax & banjo; Dan Block, clarinet, alto & tenor sax & flute; Matt Koza, clarinet & tenor sax; Ricky Alexander, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto & baritone sax & vocals; Gabe Terracciano, Meg Okura, Victoria Paterson, Caroline Drexler, Francisco Salazar & Akiko Hosoi, violin; Benni von Gutzeit, viola; Tom Valdez, cello; Kathryn Andrews, harp; Bryan Reeder, piano & celesta; Ian Hutchison, bass; Andrew Millar, drums; Hannah Gill & Dandy Wellington, vocals.

Eugene Maslov Holiday Classics (Blue Canoe Records) Eugene Maslov, piano.

A Jazz At The Ballroom Holiday “In” (JB Sessions) Anat Cohen, clarinet; Nadje Noordhuis, trumpet; Nick Finzer, trombone; Freddie Cole, Michael Cabe, Conrad Paszkudzki & Champian Fulton, piano; Randy Napoleon & Jesse Lewis, guitar; Elias Bailey, Matt Aronoff & Dylan Shamat, bass; Henry Conerway & Alex Raderman, drums; Amy Cerviny, Hilary Gardner & Melissa Stylianiou, vocals.

Warren Wolf Christmas Vibes (Mack Avenue Records) Warren Wolf, vibes; Carroll “CV” Dashiell III, drums; Jeff Reed, bass; Micah Thomas, Allison Bordlemay & Christie Dashiell, vocals.

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HOLIDAY TUNES STAY-IN TUNES Holiday CD Releases Early Winter New CD Releases

Andrew Gutauskas 3D Jazz Trio Look Out! Christmas in 3D (DIVA Jazz) (Outside in Music, October 30th) Jackie Warren, piano; Andrew Gutauskas, baritone & soprano sax; Amy Shook, bass; Josh Paris, bass; Sherrie Maricle, drums. Chris Smith, drums; Roberts Edwards & Willie Applewhite, trombone.

Glenn Crytzer Orchestra Underneath The Mistletoe (Blue Rhythm Records) Glenn Crytzer, guitar, banjo, direction, arrangements & vocals; Sam Hoyt & Jason Prover, trumpet; Mike Davis, trumpet, cornet & vocals; Carla Campopiano Rob Edwards & Jim Fryer, trombone; Joe McDonough, trombone & tuba; Chicago/Buenos Aires Connections, Vol. II Jay Ratman, clarinet & alto & soprano sax; Dennis Lichtman, clarinet, alto (November 1st) sax & banjo; Dan Block, clarinet, alto & tenor sax & flute; Matt Koza, clar- Carla Campopiano, flutes; inet & tenor sax; Ricky Alexander, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto & baritone sax Gustavo Cortiñas, drums & percussion; & vocals; Gabe Terracciano, Meg Okura, Victoria Paterson, Caroline Gabriel Datcu & Zac Selissen, guitar; Drexler, Francisco Salazar & Akiko Hosoi, violin; Benni von Gutzeit, viola; Kitt Lyles, bass; Tom Valdez, cello; Kathryn Andrews, harp; Bryan Reeder, piano & celesta; Alba Guerra, vocals. Ian Hutchison, bass; Andrew Millar, drums; Hannah Gill & Dandy Wellington, vocals. PSYCHOSIS CARLA MARCIANO QUARTET CARLA MARCIANO | ALESSANDRO LA CORTE | ALDO VIGORITO | GAETANO FASANO

Carla Marciano Quartet Psychosis Homage to Bernard Hermann CARLA MARCIANO QUARTET PSYCHOSIS (Challenge Records, November 1st) HOMAGE TO BERNARD HERRMANN Eugene Maslov Carla Marciano, alto & sopranino sax; Holiday Classics (Blue Canoe Records) Alessandro La Corte, piano & keyboards; Eugene Maslov, piano. Aldo Vigorito, bass;

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Freddie Cole, Michael Cabe, Conrad Paszkudzki & Champian Fulton, piano; (ECM, November 6th)

CARLA MARCIANO QUARTET MARCIANO CARLA Randy Napoleon & Jesse Lewis, guitar; PSYCHOSIS Dino Saluzzi, bandoneon. Elias Bailey, Matt Aronoff & Dylan Shamat, bass; Henry Conerway & Alex Raderman, drums; Amy Cerviny, Hilary Gardner & Melissa Stylianiou, vocals.

Yellowjackets + WDR Big Band Warren Wolf Jackets XL Christmas Vibes (Mack Avenue Records) (Mack Avenue Records, November 6th) Warren Wolf, vibes; Bob Mintzer, tenor sax & EWI; Carroll “CV” Dashiell III, drums; Russell Ferrante, keyboards; Jeff Reed, bass; Will Kennedy, drums; Micah Thomas, Allison Bordlemay & Christie Dashiell, vocals. Dane Alderson, bass.

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Richard Howell Moon Over Tiburon (Pomona Sunrise, November 12th) Richard Howell, sax & vocals; Frederick Harris & Ian McArdle, piano; Gary Brown & Nick Panoutsos, bass; Elé Salif Howell, drums; David Frazier, percussion; Jasim Perales, trombone; Gabriel Navia, guitar.

Will Vinson, Gilad Hekselman, Antonio Sánchez Trio Grande (Whirlwind Recordings, November 13th) Will Vinson, sax & keyboards; Gilad Hekselman, guitar; Antonio Sánchez, drums.

Peter Leitch New Life Orchestra New Life (Jazz House Records, November 20th) Peter Leitch, musical direction; Duane Eubanks, trumpet; Bill Mobley, trumpet & flugelhorn; Tim Harrison, flute; Jed Levy, tenor sax, flute & alto flute; Steve Wilson & Dave Pietro, alto & soprano sax; Carl Maraghi, baritone sax & bass clarinet; Matt Haviland, trombone; Max Seigel, bass trombone; Phil Robson & Chad Coe, guitar; Peter Zak, piano; Dennis James & Yoshi Waki, bass; Joe Strasser, drums.

Markus Gottschlich Found Sounds (November 27th) Markus Gottschlich, piano; Martin Kocian, bass; David Halasz & Kyle Poole, drums; Bobby Shew, trumpet; Bruce Williams, sax.

Jeff Ellwood The Sounds Around The House (November 30th) Jeff Ellwood, tenor sax; Alan Pasqua, piano; Darek Oles, bass; Joe LaBarbera, drums; Bob Sheppard, reed.

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Richard Howell Monty Alexander Moon Over Tiburon Love You Madly: Live At Bubba's (Pomona Sunrise, November 12th) (Resonance Records, December 4th) Richard Howell, sax & vocals; Monty Alexander, piano; Frederick Harris & Ian McArdle, piano; Paul Berner, bass; Gary Brown & Nick Panoutsos, bass; Duffy Jackson, drums; Elé Salif Howell, drums; Robert Thomas Jr., percussion. David Frazier, percussion;

Jasim Perales, trombone; Gabriel Navia, guitar.

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Will Vinson, Gilad Hekselman, Antonio Sánchez More Than Another Day Trio Grande (Ruby Slippers Productions, December 4th) (Whirlwind Recordings, November 13th) Lisa Hilton, piano; Will Vinson, sax & keyboards; Luques Curtis, bass; Gilad Hekselman, guitar; Rudy Royston, drums. Antonio Sánchez, drums.

Peter Leitch New Life Orchestra New Life (Jazz House Records, November 20th) Peter Leitch, musical direction; CHARETTE...continued from page 6 Duane Eubanks, trumpet; Bill Mobley, trumpet & flugelhorn; Shelton’s Flute Party Band, with eight flutes, a four-piece rhythm section and two Tim Harrison, flute; “It will be all me, playing all of these singers: himself and a female vocalist. Jed Levy, tenor sax, flute & alto flute; Steve Wilson & Dave Pietro, alto & crazy machines,” Brian says. He aims to Among the flutes he plays are bass and soprano sax; Carl Maraghi, baritone sax & bass clarinet; perform all of the Like the Sun material, contrabass. BTW, he also dances. “I have a Matt Haviland, trombone; Max Seigel, bass trombone; expanding each piece, and playing some piano along with the electronics. There’s a background in dance as well as wind Phil Robson & Chad Coe, guitar; possibility of a special guest, singer instruments,” notes Chip, who won a dance Peter Zak, piano; Dennis James & Yoshi Waki, bass; Joe Strasser, drums. Melanie Scholtz, Brian’s wife, who may talent contest in 7th grade. You can see a read some of her poetry at the venue. The nicely produced video preview of the nas- two often perform piano/voice duos, includ- cent Flute Party Band on his website, ing recent livestreams from the Soapbox www.chipshelton.com. Markus Gottschlich and Jazz Forum. “I love streaming when Found Sounds I’m not in charge of the technology. It’s a Chip Shelton’s Flute Party Band (November 27th) great relief when it’s not my responsibility. livestreams Dec. 5 at: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/82967404731. Markus Gottschlich, piano; I just have to put the set together and Martin Kocian, bass; play,” he explains. David Halasz & Kyle Poole, drums; “The CD music is meant to be optimistic—I wish people could listen to it and Bobby Shew, trumpet; just feel fine. I want it to be a party every- Bruce Williams, sax. one can come to.” Sign-up for our E-ALERT at www.hothousejazz.com and be the 1st to Brian Charette livestreams at know when the latest Hot House is available online. SUBSCRIBE TO Soapbox Gallery Dec. 5.

Jeff Ellwood SHELTON...continued from page 8 The Sounds Around The House Here’s your chance to celebrate New York Jazz and receive Hot House by mail. (November 30th) Fill out the coupon below and send with check or money order for $37, ($39 for 1990s. Canada, $50 for foreign subscribers), or get your subscription online at www.hot- Jeff Ellwood, tenor sax; “I was active then with the National housejazz.com and we’ll send you HOT HOUSE magazine at the start of each Flute Association, and exposed to flute month. That’s twelve issues of Hot House magazine delivered to you by first class Alan Pasqua, piano; mail. Darek Oles, bass; ensembles. I conceived World Flute Joe LaBarbera, drums; Ensemble, the first jazz flute ensemble. We Name had ten flutes, five rhythm and two vocal- Bob Sheppard, reed. ists and played gigs at St. Peter’s and Address Zanzibar.” City State Zip Now he’s putting together Chip HOT HOUSE 219 Riveredge Drive, Chatham, NJ 07928 16 17 December Hot House_Layout 1 11/23/2020 9:33 AM Page 18

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