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The only magazine in NY in print, online THE LATIN SIDE and on apps! OF HOT HOUSE P31

September 2017 www.hothousejazz.com Jazz At Lincoln Center Page 4 Page 17

Fred Hersch Matt Wilson

Rossano Sportiello Ce cile McLorin Salvant ́ Mezzrow Page 4 Village Vanguard Page 21

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Sponsored by Dot Time Records WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler HE STORY OF JAZZ buoyantly striding left hand. stretches back to the music's earliest He tosses in Art Tatum-like runs and daysT and has been parallel but somewhat flourishes on 's "All Through independent of jazz history as a whole. the Night;" is off and running with allu- Pianists, especially when playing solo, sions to the melody on 's belong to a jazz piano tradition that "Nobody Else but Me" and manages to play encompasses a much larger keyboard her- both Erroll Garner's "That's My Kick" and itage including the instrument's European its inspiration, "I Get a Kick Out of You," classical and folk traditions. almost simultaneously while bouncing a Two pianists who take different stride beat reminiscent of Garner. Another approaches to solo piano jazz, Rossano effective tribute is Rossano's own Sportiello and , have new "Dedicated to George Shearing," recogniza- that comprise this Winning Spins. ble to anyone who heard the late pianist. While Rossano emphasizes the song or the Two medleys demonstrate creative use melody, Fred approaches the music from a of the classical piano repertoire in a jazz more personal, emotional and impression- context. One combines quite seamlessly istic level. Edvard Grieg's "Arietta Op. 21," with its Pastel: Solo Piano, Rossano Sportiello echoes of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," (Arbors Records), is a lively recital of 13 with the Jimmy VanHeusen- tracks, including three medleys, from the standard "Like Someone in Love." Another Italian-born, 40-something pianist who finds a close empathy between Debussy's has become a champion of the mainstream "Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum" and Billy jazz piano tradition. Avoiding barn burner Strayhorn's "Lush Life." He also essays tempos on this CD, Rossano grounds his Aram Khachaturian's "Waltz from playing in melody, unequivocally stating Masquerade," romping off on a 3/4 time the tune, often with relaxed swing, before improvisation after sumptuously deliver- venturing into improvising, usually over a ing the original melody. Rossano's own "Hymn" also borrows from the classical tradition, while the Italian song "Voglia 'E Turna" references more popular, deeply romantic Euro-pop roots. Other familiar melodies Rossano warmly presents here include "Dancing in the Dark," "When I Fall in Love" and a medley of Johnny Mandel's "A Time for Love/Close Enough for Love" enlivened with a stride improvisation. The 's title song is a rare gem from bassist Red Callender, presented with lush romantic flourishes. Open Book, Fred Hersch (Palmetto), was recorded with and without an audi- ence in Seoul South Korea's JCC Arts Center Concert Hall. The centerpiece of the album is an almost 20-minute stream- of-consciousness improvisation, "Through the Forest," made completely compelling by Fred's intelligent weaving of multiple musical strands and techniques into a nar- rative that holds the piece together into a cohesive whole. "I just went wherever it took me until it felt right to arrive at a musical and emo- tional destination," Fred writes in the notes. It is comparable to Keith Jarrett's famous solo piano concerts, but Fred seems more focused than even Keith was, as dramatic passages alternate with knuckled clusters in a constantly unfold- ing panorama. Six pieces with conventional melodic continued on page 29

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UPPER (Above 70th Street) 449 LA: 449 Lenox Av ( 132nd & 133rd Sts). 212-234-3298. Sun: 1-3:30&4-7pm Patio Jazz; Thurs: 1-3:30pm Jazz & Dessert; Fri-Sat: 8:30pm. BILL’S PLACE: 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7th Avs). www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212-281- 0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill Saxton Band. CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet 92nd & 93rd Sts). www.cleopatrasneedleny. com. 212-769-6969. Sets: Early (E), Late (L); Sun E 4-8pm, L 9pm-1am; Mon-Tues E 8- 9pm, L 10pm-1am; Wed-Thurs E 7-11pm, L 11:30pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat E 8pm-12am, L 12:30-3am. Free adm/$10 min. Trios except Mon&Thurs Duets. L Jam. Residencies: Sun E Open mic w/Keith Ingham, L Kelly Green Duet; Mon 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. Sep 1: Carol Sudhalter; 2: Mike Lattimore; 7: Alex Layn; 8: Libby Richman; 9: Clifford Barbaro; 14: Dan Furman; 15: Ai Murakami; 16: Alan Rosenthal; 21: Uri Zeling; 22: Bob Albanese; 23: Justin Lees; 28: Roland Temple; 29: Dona Carter; 30: Michika Fukumori. FARAFINA CAFÉ & LOUNGE HARLEM: 1813 Amsterdam Av (bet 149th & 150th Sts). www.farafinacafeloungeharlem.com. 212- 281-2445. Mon: 7:30&9:30pm; Fri-Sat: 11pm- 4am Keyed Up series. Sep 1: Patience Higgins; 2: Donald Smith; 8: ; 9: Sista Zock; 15: Lynette Washington; 16: 8:30pm Jazz In The Heightzz, 11pm ; 22: 8:30pm Andrea Brachfeld & the Jazzessence Spirit, 11pm Keith “The Captain” Gamble; 23: Norman Edwards Jr.; 29: Alyson Williams; 30: 8:30pm Jazz In The Heightzz, 11pm Alyson Williams. GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster. 310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001. Sets: 7:30&9:30pm $15 adm. Sep 1: Chris Turner; 2: Gotham Kings. LUCA’S JAZZ CORNER: At Cavatappo. 1712 1st Av (bet 88th & 89th Sts). 212-987-9260. www.lucasjazzcorner.com. Sets/adm: Mon 7- 10pm free adm Roger Lent Solo; Tues 8- 10pm $10; Thurs 9-11pm $10. Sep 5: Gene Bertoncini/Paul Meyers; 7: Ralph Lalama Qrt; 12: 6-8pm Bucky Pizzarelli Trio; 14: Gabrielle Stravelli Trio; 19: Jam Session by Mike Sailors; 21: Nicki Parrot Trio; 26: Dennis Joseph Qrt; 28: Donald Vega Trio. METROPOLITAN ROOM: 34W 22nd St (bet. 5th & 6th Avs). www.metropolitanroom.com. 212-206-0440. 212-206-0440. www.metropoli- tanroom.com. Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E) 7pm, Late (L) 9:30pm. Sep 6: E Luana Sandoval/ Nataliya Medvedovskaya; 7: L Lydia Granered; 8: L Rico Jones Qrt; 16: 4pm Charlene Moore; 19: L Annie Ross; 23: 4pm Jazz in Time w/Angel, Charito & Louanne; 28: E Pamela Winslow Kashani/Jerry Mandel; 30: 4pm Andrew McGowan Trio, E Aziza Miller.

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NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM: 58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348- 8300. www.jmih.org. 7-8:30pm $10 don. Sep 2: Monk Centennial Jam; 26: Jazz Gallery Mentoring series feat Steve Lehman & Maria Grand. 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 Soul Jazz Band; Thurs: Tyrone Govan & Top Secret; Fri: tba; Sat: alternate The 69th Street Band/The Antoine Dowdell Gp. 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. Sep 1: E David Kardas; 3&10: R; 12: E Takeshi Otani Band; 14: E Joe Pino Qnt; 15: E-L Jacob Varmus Trio; 17: R; 21: E Tom Blatt Project; 23: E Josiah Boornazian; 24: R; 26: E Elise Wood Duo; 29: E Azat Bayazitov Band; 30: E Eyehear. SILVANA: 300W 116th St at Frederick Douglass Blvd. www.silvana-nyc.com. 646- 692-4935. Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. Sep 3: E Eugene Seow Qrt; 7: E-L Bruce Harris; 8: E-L Jacob Varmus Qrt; 9: E Lior Milliger; 12: E Shai Golan Qrt; 14: E-L Charlie Gordon; 15: E Antoine Dowdell Gp; 19: E-L Michael Sarian & The Chabones; 21: E-L Dave Smith, 8-9pm Ethan Winogrand Trio; 22: E Josiah Boornazian, L Julphan Tilapornputt; 28: E-L John Yao Qnt. 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 Vincent Herring Qrt, L Smoke Jam by Vincent Herring; Tues (R) E Mike LeDonne & Groover Qrt, L Emmet Cohen Organ Trio & guests; Wed (R) E Lezlie Harrison, L Mel Davis B-3 Trio; Thurs L Nickel & Dime OPS; Fri L 09/1,15&29 John Farnsworth Qrt, 09/8&22 Patience Higgins & Sugar Hill Qrt; Sat L Johnny O’Neal & friends. Sep 1-3: Peter Bernstein Qrt; 4-6: R; 7: Champian Fulton Qrt; 8-10: Steve WIlson & Wilsonian's Grain; 11-13: R; 14: Mark Soskin Trio feat Al Foster; 15-17: Jim Snidero Qnt celeb ; 18-20: R; 21: Laurence Hobgood Trio; 22-24: Russell Malone Qrt; 25-27: R; 28: Sammy Figueroa Qnt; 29-Oct 1: Eddie Henderson Qrt. SUGAR BAR: 254W 72nd St (bet Bway & West End Av). 212-579-0222. www.sugarbarnyc.com. Sets: 8pm/$10 adm unless otherwise noted. Residencies: Wed Electrikana; Thurs 9pm Open Mic w/Sugar Bar All Star Band. Sep 2: 9pm Irini Res & the Jazz Mix; 9: Jason Abraham; 16: Marvin Thompson Jr.; 22: 8&9:30pm $15 Joe Bonacci; 23: Rob Silverman Qrt; 29: Abe Ovadia Trio. SYMPHONY SPACE: 2537 Bway at 95th St. 212-864-5400. www.symphonyspace.org. Bar Thalia (BT). Sep 9: 9pm BT Chip Shelton PeaceTime Ens; 14: 9pm BT Hendrik Helmer Trio; 24: 7pm Abraham Inc feat David Krakauer & Fred Wesley w/Kathleen Tagg/ Andre Petersen Duo.

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The WEST END LOUNGE: 955 West End Av. 212-531-4759. www.thewestendlounge.com. Sep 10: 4-7pm Sunday Serenade 917-882- 9539/www.vtyjazz.com $25 adm feat Mark Gross & Freddie Hendrix remembering Oliver Nelson. MID-TOWN MANHATTAN (Between 35th & 69th Street)

BIRDLAND: 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). 212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. Sets: 8:30&11pm, except Mon 7&9:30pm, Sun 6,9&11pm. Adm varies. Residencies: Sun 9pm except 09/24 (R) Arturo O’Farrill Afro- Latin Jazz Orch; Mon 9:30pm Jim Caruso Cast Party; Wed 5:30-7pm David Ostwald & Louis Armstrong Eternity Band; Fri 5:15- 7pm Birdland Big Band; Sat 6pm 09/2,23&30 Veronica Swift, 09/9 Benny Benack III, 09/16 Eric Comstock/Sean Smith. Sep 1-2: B’Day Celeb feat Vincent Herring, Greg Osby, ; 3: 6pm Kydykbaev Erkin & Salt Peanuts Jazz Band, 9pm R; 5-9: Steve Kuhn Trio; 7: 6pm Tamir Hendelman Trio; 10: 6pm Katie Thiroux, 9pm R; 12-13: Melissa Aldana; 14-16: Arturo O'Farrill & Resist; 17: 6pm David DeJesus; 19-23: Coltrane Revisited feat Eric Alexander, Jaleel Shaw; 21: 6pm Rondi Charleston; 24: 6pm Gabrielle Stravelli, 9pm R; 26-30: Pharoah Sanders; 28: 6pm Wayne Tucker & The Bad Motha's. BRYANT PARK: 6th Av (bet 41st & 42nd Sts). www.bryantpark.org. 212-768-4242. Mon-Fri: 12:30-2:30pm Piano in the Park. Sep 1: Frank Owens; 4-8: Kuni Mikami; 11-15: Yuka Aikawa; 18-22: Roy Eaton; 25-29: Jon Weber. CHRIST & ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH: 120W 69th St (bet Bway & Columbus Av). www.csschurch.org. 212-787-2755. Sep 27: 8pm $20 adm Dave Chamberlain & Band of Bones feat Antoinette Montague. 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. Sep 1: E Ryan Slatko, L Liz Menezes Band; 2: L Secret Mall; 6: E Venezuela in Motion; 7: E-L Paa Kow; 9: E CharlElie Couture, L-N Circular Time Gp; 14: E Michael Sarian & The Big Chabones; 15: E Allegra Levy; 16: E Anna Danes, L Matkot; 21: E Ron Wilkins 4-tet, L 3D Rhythm Of Life; 22: E-L Moth To Flame Jazz; 23: E-L Richard Bona & Mandekan Cubano; 30: L-N The Chardavoine Band. DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC: 450W 37th St (bet 9th & 10th Av). www.dimennacenter.org. 212-594-6100. Sep 16: 8-9:30pm $20/17 adm Maurício de Souza & Bossa Brasil®. 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. Sep 1-Oct 1: Generations in Jazz Festival. Sep 1: Grassella Oliphant; 2: Johnny O’Neal; 3: ; 4: $35 Ryan Keberle Big Band Living Legacy Project; 5: $30 7:30pm Bruce Williams Sxt, 9:30pm Allyn Johnson Qrt; 6: $30 Steven Bernstein Millennial Territory Orch; 7: Brianna Thomas; 8-10: Trio; 11-12: Festival of New Music feat Keyon Harrold & The Flow Anthology; 13-14: $30 09/13 Camille Thurman/Charenée Wade; 15-17: $30 09/17 Herlin Riley Qnt; 18: $35

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Dave Liebman Big Band; 19: $30 7:30pm 9:40-11pm, N 11pm-12:30am; Thurs 9- Yasushi Nakamura Trio, 9:30pm Corcoron 11:30pm; Fri 9pm-1am; Sat E 6-7:30pm, L 8- Holt; 20: $30 Little Johnny Rivero & His 10:30pm, N 11pm-1:30am. Adm: Sun-Wed Giants; 21-24: Mary Stallings & Mike free/$5 min, Thurs-Sat $10/10 min. Sep 1: LeDonne Trio; 25: $40 the Mambo Legends Sharp Tree; 2: E Yuko Togami, L Rocco John, Orch; 26: Andrew Cyrille/Bill McHenry; 27: N Juan Carlos Polo; 3: David Love; 4: L Qnt; 28: Joe Sanders Qrt; 29- Atsushi Ouchi, N Andrew Kushnir; 5: E Oct 1: $45 09/29, $40 10/1 Paquito D'Rivera Chiemi & Lenny, L Michael Reis, N tba; 6: L Ens. Late Night Sessions w/Sep 1-2: Patrick Michael Vitali, N Motonori Kobayasi; 7: Ken Bartley; 5-9: Marquis Hill; 12-16: Evan Kobayashi; 8: Takenori Nishiuch; 9: E the Sherman 09/12-13&15 Entourage, 09/14&16 Highliners, L Miyoko Yamakawa, N John Big Band; 19-23: Miki Yamanaka; 26-30: Marino; 10: Bill Stevens; 11: L Hattie Simons, Julian Lee. N Arthur Sadowski; 12: E-L tba, N Jun Xiao; IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St at 13: L Abel Mileles, N Richard Thai; 14: Omer Bway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454. Ashanov; 15: Kuni Mikami; 16: E tba, L Ken Mon-Tues: 8-11pm Vince Giordano & The Kobayashi, N Sharp Tree; 17: Tsuyoshi Nighthawks. Yamamoto; 18: L Yoshiki Miura, N Nicholas IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582-2121. Brust; 19: E Jim Funnell, L Rev Chris, N www.theiridium.com. Sep 1-2: 8&10pm Kenny Brooks; 20: L tba, N Gil Schwalz; 21: $35/45 adm Sax Appeal feat , Linda Presgrave; 22: Matt Goudeuk; 23: E Gary Bartz, , Donald Akihiro Yamamoto, L Daniel Bennett, N Paul Harrison; 7-10: 8&10pm $27.50 Band of Lee; 24: Kengo Yamada; 25: L Dorian Devins, Other Brothers; 13: 8pm $25/35 Jaimoe & N Tomoko Omura; 26: E tba, L Arzu Kaner, N Jasssz Band; 17: 5:30&7:30pm $30 Bob Alex Frondell; 27: L Michael Gallant, N Dana Dorough Trio; 28-29: 8&10pm $25/35 Steve Reedy; 28: Senri Oe; 29: Takenori Nishiuchi; Smith & Vital Information NYC Edition. 30: E Kathryn Allyn, L Greg de Angelis, N Annie Chen. JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212- 885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets/adm: Sun The TOWN HALL: 123W 43rd St (bet 6&7th 12-2:30pm, Mon-Tues 8-11pm, Wed-Sat 8- Avs). www.thetownhall.org. 212-840-2824. 9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $40 buffet, Mon-Tues Sep 13: 8pm $39.50-55 Chris Thile & Brad free/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $17/$20 min, Fri- Mehldau; 15: 7pm $35-65 Mahmoud Ahmed Sat $32/$20 min. Residencies (R): Sun Jazz & Hailu Mergia. Brunch w/Tony Middleton; Mon Jam by Iris Ornig; Tues Takaaki Otomo Solo. Sep 1-2: Trio; 3-5: R; 6: Decades Trio; LOWER MANHATTAN 7: Kathleen Landis Trio; 8: Jamie Baum & Short Stories; 9: Larry Fuller Trio; 10-12: R; 13: Iris Ornig & IO-5; 14: August Riska Trio; (Below 34th Street) 15: Gene Bertoncini Trio; 16: Kendra Shank Qrt; 17-19: R; 20: Takashi Matsunaga & 55 BAR: 55 Christopher St (bet 6th & 7th Avs). JaRex Band; 21: Valentina Marino Trio; 22-23: 212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early Special Project; 24-26: R; 27: (E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late Charito Qrt; 28: Maya Nova Qrt; 29: Patrick (L) 10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st Cornelius Qrt; 30: Tom Pappas Qnt. Thurs: E Amy Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe; 2nd Thurs: E Nicole Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E Tessa JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER: 10 Columbus Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258- Souter; last Wed: E Paul Jost; last Fri: E 9800. Appel Room (AR), Rose Theater (RT). Kendra Shank. Sep 14-16: 8pm RT tribute to Jelly Roll ARTHUR’S TAVERN: 57 Grove St. 212-675- Morton by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orch 6879. www.arthurstavernnyc.com. Sets: 7- w/Wynton Marsalis & Dan Nimmer, Aaron 10pm. Sun: Creole Cooking; Mon: Grove Diehl, Sullivan Fortner, Micah Thomas, Joel Street Stompers feat Joe Licari; Tues: Yuichi Wenhardt; 15-16: 7&9:30pm AR Fred Hersch Hirakawa; Wed: Eve Silber; Thurs-Sat: Eri w/ & Kate McGarry; 22-23: 8pm Yamamoto Trio. Henry Threadgill Bands 09/22 Double Up B FLAT: Basement 277 Church St (bet Franklin Plus, 09/23 14 or 15 Kestra: Agg. & White Sts). www.bflat.info. 212-219-2970. LOCAL 802: Associated Musicians of Greater Sets: Mon 8-11pm; Wed 8-11:30pm; Sat New York Club Room. 322W 48th St (bet 8th 10pm-12am. Mon&Wed: Jordan Young Trio. & 9th Sts). 212-245-4802. www.jazzfounda Sep 2: Benny Oyama Trio; 9: Takeshi Asai tion.org/what-we-do/monday-night-jam- Trio; 16: Yvonnick Prene Trio; 23: Takeshi series. Mon: 7-9:30pm Monday Night Jam Asai Trio; 30: Erena Terakubo Trio. presented by Jazz Foundation of America. BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 11th St (bet Bway & SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Av at University). www.bahainyc.org. 212-222- 54th St. (Citicorp Bld). www.saintpeters.org. 5159. Tues: 8&9:30pm $10/15 adm. Sep 12: 212-935-2200. Wed: 1pm $10 don Midtown Claire Daly Gp; 19: Enrico Granafei. Jazz at Midday; Sun: 5pm free adm Jazz BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212-529- Vespers. Sep 3: David Bixler & Auction 5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: Sun Project feat Arturo O’Farrill; 6: Sandy 8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30-7:45pm, Stewart/; 10: Catherine Russell; Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30,9:30& 13: Alexis Cole Trio; 17: Anna Dagmar & 11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 drink min/set Strings; 20: Steven Richman Harmonie Ens except Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink min/set, E New York; 24: Laila Biali; 27: Daryl Sherman free. Trios. Mon-Thurs: E Emerging Artists Trio. series; Mon: L Vocal Mondays series. SWING 46: Jazz & Supper Club. 349W 46th St Residencies (R): Sun except 09/17 Peter (bet 8 & 9th Avs). www.swing46.com. 212- Mazza, Wed L Jonathan Kreisberg. Sep 1: 262-9554. Sets: Sun-Thurs 8:30-11:30pm, Fri- Pasquale Grasso; 2: Jeff Miles; 3: R; 4: E Sat 9:30pm-1am. Residencies (R): Mon Julphan Tilapornputt, L Christine Tobin; 5: E Swingadelic; Tues George Gee Swing Orch; Mark McIntyre, L Mark Phillips; 6: E Alan Wed Stan Rubin Orch w/Joe Politi. Kwan, L R; 7: E Vaughn Stoffey, L David Kane; 8: Mike Rood; 9: Patrick Cornelius; 10: TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs). Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497- R; 11: E Cole Davis, L Alma Micic; 12: E Paul 1254. Sets: Sun 8-11pm; Mon&Wed L 8- Jubong, L Andrew Van Tassel; 13: E Horace 11pm, N 11pm-12:30am; Tues E 8-9:20pm, L Bray, L R; 14: E Peter Amos, L The “IN” Trio;

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15: Sheryl Bailey; 16: Paul Bollenback; 17: The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich & Ricardo Grilli; 18: E David Kuhn, L Beat Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431- Kaestli; 19: E Prawit Siriwat, L Jon Irabagon; 9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-Erik 20: E NanJo Lee, L R; 21: E Tommaso Kellso & friends. Gambini, L Sound Underground; 22: Perry FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675- Smith; 23: Alex Wintz; 24: R; 25: E David 6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min. Kuhn, L Melissa Stylianou; 26: E Joey Lamb, Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late L Steve Picataggio; 27: E Andrew Shillito, L (L), Night (N); E 7pm except Sun-Mon&Fri R; 28: E Sagi Kaufman, L Hendrik Meurkens; 6pm; L 9pm except Thurs&Sat 10pm, Fri add 29: Alex Wintz; 30: Paul Meyers. 10:30pm; N 1:30am except Sun 1am, Mon- BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: 131W 3rd St at 6th Wed 12:30am. Residencies (R): Sun E Terry Av. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. Waldo & Gotham City Band, N Brandon Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am Late Lewis & Renee Cruz; Mon N Billy Kaye; Tues Night Groove series, Sun 11:30am&1:30pm E except 09/5 Saul Rubin Zebtet; Wed E Sunday Brunch. Adm varies. Sep 1-3: Roy Raphael D'Lugoff Trio + 1, N Ned Goold; Fri L Hargrove; 4: All-Stars; 5-6: The Supreme Queens; Sat N Greg ; 7: ; 8-10: Kermit Glassman. Sep 1: E Michael Weiss, L R + Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers; 11: McCoy Jared Gold/Dave Gibson, N Nick Hempton; 2: Tyner; 12-17: David Sanborn; 18: Marcus E Ed Cherry, L Raphael D'lugoff Qnt, N R; 3: Strickland Twi-Life & friends; 19-23: Chick E R, L 8:30pm Jade Synstelien & FCBB, N R; Corea/Steve Gadd Band; 24: tba; 25: Jeremy 4: E Harold O'Neal, L Behn Gillece, N R; 5: E Pelt Qnt, 10:30pm Theo Croker; 26-30: Chick Gary Fisher Trio, L Willie Martinez Y la Corea/Steve Gadd Band. Late Night Groove Familia, N Craig Wuepper; 6: E R, L Jordan w/Sep 1: Roy Hargrove; 2: Masta Ace; 8-9: Pettay, N R; 7: E Noller/Sylla, L Saul Rubin & friends; 15: Skyzoo & Zebtet, N Alexi David; 8: E Dida Pelled, L R + friends; 16: Large Professor; 22-23: A Bu & Antoine Drye Spt, N Avi Rothbard; 9: E Steve friends; 24: O.C. Sunday Brunch w/Sep 3: Blum Trio, L Noah Jackson & Full Circle, N R; Dave Pietro NYU Gp; 10: Kevin Harris 10: E R, L Vitaly Golovnev Sxt, N R; 11: E Ned Project; 17: Roni Ben-Hur Trio; 24: East Goold Qrt, N R; 12: E R, L Peter Brainin & the Meets West w/Jazz Triangle 65-77. Latin Jazz Workshop; 13: E R, L Harold Mabern Trio, N R; 14: L Greg Glassman Qnt; The BOGARDUS MANSION: 75 Murray St. 212-268-1746. Sep 23: 7&9:30pm $30 adm 15: L R; 16: N R; 17: E&L R; 18: L George Braith, N R; 19: E R; 20: E R, L The Don Latin Side of Dizzy feat Arturo O’Farrill Sxt & Hahn/Mike Camacho Band, N R; 21: L P.O.D.; George Coleman. 22: L R; 23: N R; 24: E&N R; 25: N R; 26: E R, The CAVE: At St. George’s. 209E 16th St at L Itai Kriss & Gato Gordo, N John Benitez Rutherford Pl. www.olmstedsalon.com. 2nd Latin Bop; 27: E&N R; 29: L R; 30: N R. Fri: 7:30&9:30pm $15 adm. Sep 8: Manuel JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl. Valera Trio + John Ellis. www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets/ The CELL: 338W 23rd St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). adm: 7:30&9:30pm $15/10, $22/12 Fri-Sat. 646-861-2253. www.thecelltheatre.org. Sep Sep 7: Ulysses Owens, Jr. Three; 9: Tom 30: 8pm Greg Osby INCMM festival feat Rainey Trio; 14: Morgan Guerin Gp; 15-16: Jason Yeager. w/spec guest Dayna Stephens; CORNELIA STREET UNDERGROUND: 29 19: Theo Hill Trio; 21: Aurelia Trio; 22: Tomas Cornelia St. www.corneliastreetcafe.com. Fujiwara & Triple Double. 212-989-9319. Sets unless otherwise noted: JAZZ STANDARD: 116E 27th St (bet Park & Sun 8:30&10pm, Mon-Thurs 8&9:30pm, Fri- Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212- Sat 9&10:30pm. Adm varies. Sep 1: Noise 576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Ceiling; 2: Dan Weiss; 3: Ellie Goodman; 5: 7:30&9:30pm, Sun Brunch (B) 11am& 6pm Elektra Kurtis & Elektra Ens, 8pm 1:30pm; $30 except Mon-Wed $25, B $10/$35 Verena McBee, 9:30pm Deanna Witkowski; 6: all-inclusive. Residencies: Sun B The Immanuel Wilkins Qrt; 7: Marc Mommaas; 8: Smokestack Brunch; Mon except 09/4 (R) Leo Genovese & Gualichu; 9: Ben Monder Mingus Monday feat . Sep Trio; 12: Andrew Hartman Qrt, 9:30pm Logan 1-3: $35 Cyrus Chestnut Trio; 3: B Ted Strosahl Qnt; 13: Mostly Other People Do the Chubb; 4: closed; 5-10: $30 09/5-6, $35 09/8- Killing; 15: Michaël Attias Qnt; 16: Dayna 10 Jeff “Tain” Watts; 10: B Emmet Cohen; 11: Stephens Qrt; 17: Chico Pinheiro; 19: Camila R; 12: Trio; 13: Tim Berne & Meza/Noam Wiesenberg, 9:30pm Rodrigo Snakeoil; 14: $25 Camille Bertault; 15-17: Recabarren; 20-21: Dan Tepfer Trio; 22-23: Antonio Sanchez Gp; 17: B Alex Wintz; 18: R; Trio; 29: Greg Osby INCMM 19-20: Matt Wilson; 21-24: festival feat Aubrey Johnson & Lisanne Qnt w/spec guest ; 24: B John Tremblay. Fatum; 25: R; 26: Qrt; 27: Thana The CUTTING ROOM: 44E 32nd St (bet Alexa; 28-Oct 1: Freddy Cole. Madison & Park Av). 212-691-1900. www.the JOE’S PUB: At Public Theater. 425 Lafayette St cuttingroomnyc.com. Sep 23: 10pm $15/20 & Astor Pl. www.joespub.com. 212-967-7555. adm Rob Scheps Core-tet w/spec guest Adm varies. Sep 16: 7pm Grace Kelly; 16: The Roger Rosenberg; 30: 7:30pm $15/20 From Rite of Trio; 19: 7:30pm Gaby Moreno; 21: Russia with Swing. 7pm Hassan Hakmoun. DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 Monroe KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL: 33 St (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473- University Pl at 9th St. 212-228-8490. 0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com. www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com. Fri-Sat: Sun: 6pm In-Store shows. Sep 10: Thomas 9pm-1am. Helton/Michael Bisio, 7pm Lisa Mezzacap- LE POISSON ROUGE: 158 Bleecker St at pa/Josh Sinton Qrt. Thompson St. www.lepoissonrouge.com. The DRAWING CENTER: 35 Wooster St (bet 212-796-0741. Adm varies. Sep 10-14: 8pm Broome & Grand Sts). 212-219-2166. $55-75 adm Norah Jones w/Brian Blade & www.drawingcenter.org. Sep 12-17: 7:30pm Chris Thomas; 19: 8pm $15/20 The JuJu $20 adm The Stone at the Drawing Center w/Grace Weber; 20: 10:30pm $20/25 Avishai feat 09/12 Marco Cappelli/VJ Andrea Lapsus Cohen Qrt; 30: 7:30pm $20/25 GoGo Pennisi, 09/13 Zeena Parkins/Thomas Dunn, Penguin. 09/14 Marc Ribot, 09/15 Ikue Mori/Craig McKITTRICK HOTEL: 530W 27th St (bet 10th Taborn, 09/16 Sara Serpa, 09/17 Brian & 11th Avs). www.mckittrickhotel.com. Sep Marsella. continued on page 20

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the guest artist with Diane Moser's Composers Big Band, he read "Jazz Fantasia" on the bandstand. "I find with Carl Sandburg people are totally immersed in his work or just luke- warm—there's no middle ground," Matt says from his home. "I don't think he gets nearly the recognition as an American poet as other 20th Century giants; scholars didn't consider him as seri- ous. But he was one of our first celebrity poets on TV. Johnny Carson said he was one of his very favorite guests on The To- night Show, and he wrote a poem for Gene Kelly to dance to, with music by Nelson Riddle. He was on 'What's My Line?' and won a Grammy for his narration of Aaron Copeland's Lincoln Portrait. And he dug jazz." In 2001, Matt received a grant from Chamber Music America for his Sandburg poetry and jazz project. "That's when I wrote much of it. I didn't want just that one kind of jazz poetry, you know, the beat- nik thing," he says. "I wanted lots of colli- sion and grit, not just all Americana. The thing is not to have it all fall into one cate- gory or feeling but to express the diversity of Sandburg's poetry in the music, too." Matt says it liberated him to make copies of poems and notes and carry them around while thinking about ways to express them in music. He decided that for the children's poem, "We Must Be Polite," a Bo Diddley beat would be perfect, so on the track he lays down an exuberant Bo beat under 's reading and Jeff Lederer's honking tenor sax solo. John, Jeff and Matt are three of the ten readers ATT WILSON WAS THE DRUM- on the album. Matt just made a list of Mmer in the New York Jazz Composers musicians he admired to pick the readers. Collective's Herbie Nichols Project the first "I was intrigued how hip-hop artists time I saw him in the early 1990s in the will have guests on records just to sing a basement cafeteria of the Museum of verse, you don't have to have them on the Modern Art. When Matt's turn came to whole track" to document their voices read- solo, he abandoned his to apply ing poetry. One of his favorites is Jack his sticks to a cafeteria chair, fashioning a Black's dramatizing of "Snatch of Sliphorn compelling solo by playing on the chair's Jazz." "I had a full arrangement for that metal frame and molded plastic seat. It but we had a blackout at the studio that succinctly highlighted what is appealing day so Jeff [soprano sax] and I improvised about Matt: his out-of-the-box creativity a duet around it." and his wry, antic wit and sense of humor. Most of the bands Matt has led, current- Those qualities are on display, as well as ly the Matt Wilson Quartet and Arts and his leadership and conceptual abilities, on Crafts, are quartets (Christmas Tree-O is a his latest project, Matt Wilson's Honey and trio); but for Honey and Salt he convened a Salt, Music Inspired by the Poetry of Carl quintet. Dawn Thomson sings and plays Sandburg. guitar; Jeff, a longtime Quartet member, is Matt has had a fondness for Sandburg's on reeds and harmonium; Martin Wind, poetry since his childhood, sharing a geo- another long-time associate, plays acoustic graphical and familial connection. Matt, bass guitar here for the first time on record like the poet, grew up of Swedish heritage providing, Matt says, "a different shape of in the prairie lands of Knox County, Ill.; the sound coming at you;" and cornetist Ron the poet's first cousin and close friend, Miles is new to Matt's orbit and, according Charlie Krans, was married to Matt's to Matt, "perfect for this project." great-grandaunt Emma. In fact, Charlie is The songs with Dawn range from coun- referenced in "Prairie Barn," one of the try-folk to soul to jazz-like standards, tracks on the album. Matt has been incor- while the settings for the poem readings porating Sandburg poems into his gigs for span the scale from trad and swing to jazz- years; back in the late 1990s when he was continued on page 29

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ALLYN JOHNSON DIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA / SEPTEMBER 5 Fluid lines develop out of a continuum of soulful inspiration and give Allyn Johnson's playing its unmistakable character. Honing a style bred from inside the sanctified walls of the church, the D.C.-born-and-rooted pianist, composer and producer honors a musical legacy with each vital chord progression. Whether spontaneously composing on the bandstand or putting pen to notation paper, Allyn allows divine force to influ- ence the form and direction of his creative expression. Both a graduate of and an instructor at Betty Carter Jazz Ahead, the University of D.C. professor founded his ensemble Divine Order in 2005 and, later, Sonic Sanctuary, a small group that draws from myriad musical expressions and traditions. His quartet features saxophonist Mark Gross, bassist Richie Goods and drummer Kush Abadey. SJ GENE BERTONCINI LUCA'S JAZZ CORNER / SEPTEMBER 5 Once knighted as "the Segovia of Jazz," guitarist Gene Bertoncini has long been lion- ized for his graceful, elegant technique on the nylon string guitar. Forging a highly distinctive sound that has graced the albums of , , Paul Desmond, and many more, Gene positively dances on the guitar's fin- gerboard. In his own projects, Gene's lyrical lines and harmonically lush accompani- ment cut seamlessly across jazz, classical and Brazilian styles with a technique almost without peer today. A highly versatile figure who can meld into almost any format, Gene particularly shines when featured in small ensembles, particularly in duo set- tings. This performance alongside fellow guitarist Paul Meyers offers an exciting opportunity to see this master in action. SH TAMIR HENDELMAN THE SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB / SEPTEMBER 9 For more than two decades, pianist Tamir Hendelman has shown himself as an heir apparent to masters like . Wielding a ferocious keyboard technique, Tamir can jump between the rich orchestral tonal possibilities of the piano and the intensity of single note runs, offering a breadth of technique that has served him well in small and large ensembles. A brief glimpse at his résumé shows stints with the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, the Jeff Hamilton Trio, and bands led by Teddy Edwards, Barbara Streisand, Houston Person and many more. As a leader, Tamir offers a fresh and exciting read of the piano trio format, building interesting arrange- ments and taking full advantage of its timbral possibilities. Tamir is joined by bassist Marco Panascia and drummer Matt Wilson. They also take the 6pm slot at Birdland on Sept. 7. SH MELISSA ALDANA BIRDLAND / SEPTEMBER 12-13 If a true artist follows what's honest to discover what's unexpected, Melissa Aldana has been walking the artist's path for years. Currents of pure intention pulse through her lines and phrases, as the saxophonist and composer plays each moment. Fully embracing the spontaneity and tradition of the chordless trio, Melissa released Back Home (Wommusic), her second trio record and fourth album as a leader, in 2016. Her résumé includes collaborative associations with artists who match her degree of inten- tion and high level of artistry, such as those from her latest release: Pablo Menares and Jochen Rueckert. The first female instrumentalist and first South American to be named a winner of the Competition in 2013, Melissa continues to evolve a sophisticated and vulnerable expression. SJ GRACE KELLY JOE'S PUB / SEPTEMBER 15 Grace Kelly has matured at age 25 into a fine crossover artist. She had that vision as a pre-teen, calling her label Pazz, a hybrid of pop and jazz. Grace was an instrumen- tal protégé of fellow alto saxophonists and . As a singer, the girl- ish voice of her early teens has evolved into something stronger and more bluesy. She has added dancing to her arsenal, as seen on a new Postmodern Jukebox video. Grace is joined by pianist Julian Pollack, bassist Julia Pederson and drummer Ross Pederson at Joe’s Pub and on Sept. 16 at Ridgefield Playhouse when she opens for singer Lizz Wright. She features songs from her tenth CD, Trying to Figure It Out, plus a couple of new tunes. KF

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BOB DOROUGH IRIDIUM / SEPTEMBER 17 At 89, singer and pianist Bob Dorough is still the epitome of hip and he's still sport- ing a ponytail, albeit silver. In fact, he even wrote the song "I'm Hip" with fellow hip- ster Dave Frishberg. He's so cool he worked with in 1962 and wrote and recorded two songs: "Nothing Like You" and "Blue Xmas." In turn, Miles recorded Bob's classic, "Devil May Care." He co-wrote Mel Tormé's hit, "Comin' Home, Baby" and worked with controversial comedian Lenny Bruce and beatnik Allen Ginsburg. But Bob, and Dave, are probably best known outside of the jazz world for the coolest cartoon educational series, "Schoolhouse Rock," which Bob’s celebrating at this gig. It's time to head to "Conjunction Junction;" the sets are early, so bring the kids! YE

JUDY NIEMACK JAZZ AT KITANO / SEPTEMBER 22-23 A singer from California introduced to the Big Apple in the late 1970s by saxophonist , Judy Niemack quickly became a go-to voice for both fans of good jazz and musicians searching for a singer who could not only improvise, and sing lyrics with the sensitivity of a cabaret singer, but also write lyrics to original compo- sitions. Since the mid-1990s, Judy has been based mostly in ; she heads the vocal program at Jazz Institut and was the first jazz vocal instructor in Germany. This past spring Sunnyside released Listening to You, a duo album with pianist Dan Tepfer. The title tune is Lee Konitz's on "All the Things You Are" with lyrics by Judy. Lee is Judy and Dan's special guest at this gig. GK

CHRIS BYARS SMALLS JAZZ CLUB / SEPTEMBER 22-23 A prodigy who began his music studies at 7 and completed his master's degree by age 20, Chris Byars is equally accomplished on alto, tenor and soprano saxes, plus flute, with a knack for incorporating surprising twists in his solos. Chris' fresh arrange- ments of forgotten gems by artists like Lucky Thompson, Duke Jordan, Freddie Redd, Gigi Gryce and Frank Strozier are just a part of his impressive discography as a leader. Chris' next SteepleChase CD, Jazz, which interprets the sounds he has heard over the past three decades, will be released in January 2018. The sax- ophonist will play charts from several recent CDs plus new originals. Chris' sextet includes trombonist John Mosca, bass clarinetist Stefano Doglioni, guitarist Pasquale Grasso, bassist Ari Roland and drummer Phil Stewart. KD

LAURENCE HOBGOOD SMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB / SEPTEMBER 21 Known primarily as the music director and pianist for Kurt Elling over three decades, Laurence Hobgood is a premier artist in his own right. The native - grated to to hone his craft and now lives in NYC. A string of excellent CDs for the NAIM and Circumstantial import labels, working prominently alongside the late , validated his contemporary voice with modern extensions. He's a wor- thy successor to the Herbie Hancock--McCoy Tyner lineage. Not only a masterful, inspired performer, he has a substantial book as an original composer. A recent CD, Honor Thy Fathers, reflects his reverence for his roots and a desire to extend the tradition from his personal perspective. Jared Schonig on bass and drum- mer Matt Clohesy round out this favored classic jazz trio format. MGN

JOHN PATITUCCI JAZZ FORUM / SEPTEMBER 29-30 The wide-ranging technique of bassist showcases a talent that brings out the best in his fellow musicians. Whether performing jazz, pop or blues, John's ver- satility is the essential glue in every band leader lucky enough to secure his talent, including Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, and Carole King. Since the release of his self-titled debut in 1987, John has strived to show the acoustic and electric bass as not merely a rhythmic instrument but also as a strong melodic device. This is especially prominent on his most recent release where John's tone and melodic dexterity shines bright: 2015's by his group featuring guitarists Adam Rogers and Steve Cardenas and drummer Brian Blade. John is joined by pianist Jon Cowherd and drummer Nate Smith. EW Stephanie Jones, George Kanzler, Michael G Nastos & Eric Wendell 19 184753_HH_Sep_0 8/25/17 11:10 AM Page 20

continued from page 16 Fri: 8pm free adm The Stone at Russ & 24: 4pm-2am $45-135 adm New York Hot Jazz Daughters Cafe. Sep 28: Guy Klucevsek. festival www.nyhotjazzfest.com feat The Hot SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th Av. Sardines, Stephane Wrembel w/Cyrille 212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets: Aimée, Bria Skonberg Sxt, Brianna Thomas, Afternoon (PM) Sun 4:30-7pm, Sat 4-7pm, Gordon Webster Oct feat Charles Turner, Early (E) 7:30-10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-1am, Jumaane Smith Band, Jon-Erik Kellso & The Night (N) 1-4am; jam following N; adm varies. EarRegulars, Trio, Dennis Residencies (R): Sun 1pm Vocal masterclass Lichtman & Mona's Hot Four, Felix Peikli & by Marion Cowings, PM Ai Murakami Trio Joe Doubleday Showtime Band, Stephane feat Sacha Perry, N 09/10&24 Hillel Salem, Seva, Brass Kickers. 09/3&17 Robert Edwards; Mon E except 09/25 Ari Hoenig, N 09/4&25 Jonathan MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av & Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476- Michel, 09/11&18 Jonathan Barber; Tues L-N 4346. Sets/adm: Early 8-10:30pm, Late (L) Abraham Burton Qrt; Wed N 09/6&20 Jovan Alexandre, 09/13&27 Aaron Seeber; Thurs N 11pm-close; adm varies. Residencies: Sun L 09/7 Sarah Slonim, 09/14,21&28 Jonathan John Merrill & friends; Mon L Pasquale Thomas; Fri N 09/1,15&29 Corey Wallace, Grasso; Tues L Jam w/Miki Yamanaka & Adi 09/8&22 Joe Farnsworth; Sat N 09/2,23&30 Meyerson; Wed L Tony Hewitt/Pete Malin- Brooklyn Circle, 09/9 Eric Wyatt Qrt, 09/16 verni; Thurs L except 09/14 Spike Wilner; Fri Philip Harper. Sep 1: E Ralph Lalama & Bop- L except 09/15 Johnny O'Neal. Sep 1-2: Bill Juice, L Winard Harper Qnt, N R; 2: E Bob Mobley Trio; 2: L Jon Davis 3: Tad Shull Trio; DeVos Qrt, L Winard Harper Qnt, N R; 3: PM- 4: Greg Murphy Trio; 5: Fred Hersch Pocket 1pm R, E Marianne Solivan Qrt, L David Orch; 6: Claudia Acuña Trio; 7: Mike Gibson Qnt, N R; 4: E R, L J.D. Allen Gp, N R; Longo/Paul West; 8-9: Aaron Goldberg; 10: 5: E Frank Lacy Gp, L-N R; 6: E Dayna Julian Shore Qrt; 11: Dan Tepfer/Miguel Stephens Gp, L Nick Finzer Sxt, N R; 7: E Zenón; 12: Teri Roiger Qrt; 13: Hector Dayna Stephens Gp, L Nick Hempton Band, Martignon; 14: , L Joe N R; 8: E Rick Hollander Gp, L tba, N R; 9: E Magnarelli; 15-16: Luis Perdomo Trio; 15: L Will & Peter Anderson Qnt, L tba, N R; 10: Robert Edwards; 17: Theo Hill; 18: Larry 1pm-PM R, E Johnny O'Neal Trio, L Joe Browne; 19: Evan Christopher/Ehud Asherie; Magnarelli Gp, N R; 11: E R, L Jonathan 20: Adrian Cunningham; 21: Rachel Z; 22-23: Barber Gp, N R; 12: E Behn Gillece Qrt, L-N Rossano Sportiello Trio; 24: Deborah Davis R; 13: E Matt Brewer Qnt, L Harold Mabern Trio; 25: tba; 26: /Steve Swallow; Trio, N R; 14: E David Ephross Gp, L Remy Le 27: Yotam Silberstein; 28: Sachal Boeuf, N R; 15-16: E Joe Farnsworth Trio, L Vasandani/Taylor Eigsti; 29-30: Dave Kikoski EJ Strickland Gp, N R; 17: 1pm-PM R, E Craig Trio. Wuepper Qrt, L Grant Stewart Qrt, N R; 18: E NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH: 269 Bleecker St Ari Hoenig Gp, L Jonathan Barber, N R; 19: E (bet Jones & Cornelia Sts). 212-691-1770. 1st Steve Nelson Qnt, L-N R; 20: E Ed Cherry Trio, L Will Bernard Qrt, N R; 21: E Ed Cherry Fri: 8&9:30pm free adm All Things Project Trio, L Troy Roberts Trio, N R; 22-23: E Chris www.allthingsproject.com. Byars Sxt, L Jean-Michel Pilc & Total NEW SCHOOL JAZZ PERFORMANCE Madness Qnt, N R; 24: 1pm-PM R, E Johnny SPACE: 55W 13th St, 5th Fl. 212-229-5488. O'Neal Trio, L Spike Wilner Trio, N R; 25: E www.newschool.edu/jazz. Fri-Sat: 8:30pm Ricardo Grilli Qnt, L Jonathan Michel Gp, N The Stone at . Sep 1-2: John R; 26: E Lucas Pino Nnt, L-N R; 27: E David Zorn & spec guests; 8-10: Festival of New Berkman Qrt, L Itai Kriss & Televana, N R; 28: Trumpet Music feat 09/8 8:30pm High & E David Berkman Qrt, L Dave Baron Qrt, N R; Mighty Brass Band & Slavic Soul Party, 09/9 29: E Tardo Hammer Trio, L Mike Moreno Qrt, 8:30pm w/Stephanie N R; 30: E David Schnitter Qrt, L Mike Richards, Jeremy Pelt, Nate Wooley, 09/10 5- Moreno Qrt, N R. 7:30pm , Dave Douglas, The STONE: 2nd St at Av C. www.thestone Keyon Harrold; 15-16: Uri Caine; 22-23: Ned nyc.com. Adm varies. Tues-Sun: 8:30pm Rothenberg; 29-30: Mary Halvorson. weekly residencies. Sep 1-3: Trevor Dunn; 5- NORTH SQUARE: At Washington Square 10: Craig Taborn; 12-17: Mark Dresser; 19-24: Hotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal. Julian Lage; 26-Oct 1: Darius Jones. www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212- TURNMILL: 119E 27th St (bet Park & 254-1200. Sun: 12:30&2pm free adm Jazz Lexington Avs). www.turnmillnyc.com. 646- Brunch Trios. Sep 3: Lezlie Harrison; 10: Beat 524-6060. Wed: 11pm-2am Keyed Up series Kaestli; 17: Amy Cervini; 24: Yaala Balin. Jam feat Rob Duguay & Low Key Trio w/spec NUBLU 62: 62 Av C (bet 4th & 5th Sts). 212- guest. Sep 6: Jerome Sabbagh; 13: Bill 375-1500. www.nublu.net. Sep 9: 8-9pm Chet Saxton; 20: Josh Evans; 27: Cliff Lee. Doxas. 178 7th Av S at 11th NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ: 236E 3rd St (bet VILLAGE VANGUARD: Avs B & C). www.nuyorican.org. 212-780- St. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com. 9386/212-505-8183. Sets: 9:30pm. Tues: $10 Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: $30/1 drink min. adm Latin Jazz feat 1st Tues Chembo Residency (R): Mon Vanguard Jazz Orch. Sep Corniel, 2nd Tues Bronx Conexión, 3rd Tues 1-3: Kurt Rosenwinkel Qnt; 4: R; 5-10: Bill Willie Martinez & La Familia Sxt; 1st Wed: Charlap Trio; 11: R; 12-17: Bill Charlap Trio; $13 All That - Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz; last 18: R; 19-24: Trio; 25: R; 26-Oct Sun: Bobby Sanabria & New School Afro- 1: Cécile McLorin Salvant w/Sullivan Fortner. Cuban Jazz Band. Sep 2: $15 Banana ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson & Puddin’ Jazz series feat Rome Neal Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com. w/Dynamic Ladies Qrt + Jam. Residencies: Sun 9pm-12am Tango feat Fernando Otero; Mon 9:30pm except Ron ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL: 196 Allen St at E Houston St. www.rockwoodmusichall.com. Affif Trio; Tues 10pm Evolution Jam by 212-477-4155. Sep 17: 7pm free adm The Revive Music; Thurs 10pm Roman Diaz & Liberté Big Band, 8:45pm $10/12 William Rumba Habanera; Sat 10,11:30pm&1am Hooker Trio. Monika Oliveira & The Brasilians. Sep 4: 10pm-2am VandoJam feat Gary Smulyan; 13: RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE: 127 Orchard St (bet Delancey & Rivington Sts). 212-475- Tulivu-Donna Cumberbatch & Seasoned Elegance. 4880. www.russanddaughterscafe.com. Last continued on page 22

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ÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT laughs as she describes herself as a Ccomplainer, as someone who can usually find a problem. That characteristic doesn't come across as she chats about topics from her new recording to upcoming gigs to how she listens to music and picks material to the current state of musical theater. The singer, who just turned 28 on Aug. 28, has so-far unreleased record earlier this year; opinions, yes. Observations, certainly. she anticipates minimal overlap with Complaints, not so much. Dreams and Daggers material at the The critically acclaimed vocalist has a Vanguard this time around. Their reper- new double album coming out this month, toire includes tunes by Cole Porter, Stevie Dreams and Daggers, her third Mack Wonder and Cy Coleman, among others. Avenue release and her fourth overall. The Listening to music is a daily pleasure mix of almost two dozen songs spans for Cécile, for whom choosing material is decades and genres, from the blues to something that comes from "an instinctive, Broadway to Bob Dorough, from standards unexplainable place." Lyrics are often the to originals. It also combines studio tracks attraction, plus a strong connection to a that include trio augmented by a string song and the feeling that she can do some- quartet with trio material recorded live thing with it. She's noticed a difference in last year at the Village Vanguard and the listening for fun versus work. DiMenna Center. "When I'm digging, knowing that I'm "I wanted an element of sonic contrast," digging, I rarely hit on something to con- Cécile notes. "I had played with the nect with—it can feel academic and I hate Catalyst Quartet before, and in brain- that feeling. It becomes contrived and I storming about the album it seemed like hate that I got to that place." that would be a good difference in texture When listening for fun, flamenco has that would carry us in certain songs, like been in Cécile's rotation, including the duo bridges." Lole y Manuel, and La Marelu. "She's from Most of the live portions of the album a place near Portugal, so La Marelu's fla- came from the final set of 2016's three- menco is different from what we're used to. night Vanguard run. Going into that set, Her videos make me crazy!" She also cites Cécile was concerned that she and her Thundercat, D'Angelo, Kendrick Lamar, trio—pianist , bassist Paul R&B, and neo-soul on her playlist: Sikivie and drummer Lawrence "Something I can loll to." Leathers—hadn't quite hit their stride. In addition to music, Cécile has a broad "We were not quite getting to our sound, array of interests, from the visual arts to our vibe, it felt bland, like we knew we the history of law. It should come as no were being recorded." surprise to anyone who has heard Cécile's Cécile credits a pre-set pep talk from ability to convey emotion and tell a story Lawrence as among the elements firing with a lyric, that she's always wanted to them up for the last set, along with the fact act. She'd welcome the opportunity to play that the club was full of family, friends and a dramatic role, but has reservations about fellow musicians. "There was a certain the current state of musical theater. atmosphere in the club," she explains. "Everything is so clean, so devoid of "People we loved were there, it felt like emotion, and so loud," she says of the cur- magic; it felt like our only shot. I was rent state of Broadway musicals. "That's a happy to be able to record it. When you general trend in the performing arts: per- have moments like that, you want to keep fect, virtuosic and loud, lacking the grit them." From the abundant and enthusias- and humanity in singers like Elaine tic audience response audible on the Stritch. I don't want to sound arrogant. recording, the magic was felt throughout But when I'm part of something, I want to the room. feel excited, like it could push me, chal- The singer is back at the Vanguard at lenge me." the end of the month in a duo setting with The vocalist brings an attitude of grati- her frequent musical partner, pianist tude to her current career. "This is better Sullivan Fortner. Despite the timing, their than anything I could imagine. I'm realis- run at the fabled club is not a CD release tic: I know things can go south at any time. celebration—the gig was booked before the I appreciate things as they are now." release date was set, in what the singer refers to as a kind of "Twilight Zone," Cécile McLorin Salvant and pianist "Twin Peaks" weirdness. Cécile and Sullivan Fortner play the Village Sullivan have toured together and made a Vanguard Sept. 26 through Oct. 1.

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continued from page 20 Roots Qnt, L The Way The Light Falls, N Omurasu; 30: N $12 Eleanor Dubinsky w/spec guest Greg Stamper & Soul21. BRONX SIR D’S LOUNGE: 837 Union St. 718-623-9065. www.facebook.com/Sirdslounge. Mon: 8- 11pm Monday Night Big Band Jazz. Sep 18: AN BEAL BOCHT CAFÉ: 445W 238th St. 718- The Neal Kirkwood Big Band; 25: Scott 884-7127. www.lindasjazznights.com. 1st Reeves/Jay Brandford Tnt. Wed: 8&9:30pm $30-10 adm Linda's Jazz SISTAS’ PLACE: 456 Nostrand Av at Jefferson Nights. Sep 6: Battle in III w/Eric Av. www.sistasplace.org. 718-398-1766. Sat: Alexander & Vincent Herring. 9&10:30pm $30/25 adm. Sep 23: Chico LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING Freeman Qrt; 30: Antonio Hart Qrt. ARTS: At Lehman College. 250 Bedford URBAN MEADOW: President St at Van Brunt Park Blvd W. 718-960-8833. www.lehmancen St. Sep 24: 1-6pm Red Hook Jazz Festival ter.org. Sep 16: 7:30pm & Del feat Iris Ornig's IO-5I, Tomchess & Moonship Caribe Latin Jazz All Stars feat Emilio Qrt, 40Twenty, Stephan Crump & Borderland Morales w/spec guest Giovanni Hidalgo. Trio + 1, Matt Lavelle & the 12 Houses Orch. WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER: 367 Bedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. 718-384-1654. BROOKLYN Fri: 10pm-2am free adm/2 drink min Gerry Eastman Qnt w/spec guests + Jam. BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope. www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177. CONNECTICUT Residencies: Sun 9pm Stephane Wrembel; Sat 6pm Sanda Weigl; Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Tues 9pm Slavic Soul Party; Wed 10pm FIREHOUSE 12: 47 Crown St. New Haven. 203- Mandingo Ambassadors. Sep 6: 8pm Andy 785-0468. www.firehouse12.com. Fri: 8:30pm Statman; 7: 10pm Gato Loco; 9: 8pm Lucian $20 adm, 10pm $15. Sep 15: Trio; Ban/Abraham Burton; 22: 8pm Regional de 22: Frode Gjerstad Trio w/Steve Swell; 29: NY. Peter Evans Spt. The DRAWING ROOM: 56 Willoughby St #3. RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: 80 East Ridge. www.drawingroommusic.com. Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. 203-438-5795. 8pm. Sep 16: Lizz Wright I-BEAM: 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com. Sets: 8:30pm $15 don. Sep 21: Mara w/spec guest Grace Kelly; 21: Jon Cleary Rosenbloom Trio w/spec guest Michael w/spec guest Jimmy Greene. Wimberly, 9:30pm Sean Conly Trio; 22: Javier The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old Lyme Moreno Qnt. Inn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886. www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30-11pm. KORZO RESTAURANT & BAR: 667 5th Av Sep 1: Steve Kroon Sxt; 2: Brian Charette & (bet 19th & 20th Sts). 718-499-1199. Kürrent; 8: Dr. Lonnie Smith; 9: Tamir www.facebook.com/konceptions. Tues: 9& Hendelman; 15: Eric Person Trio; 16: Theo 10:30pm $10 don/$10 min Konceptions Hill Trio; 22: Matt Wilson Qrt; 23: Dave Stryker Music series by James Carney. Sep 12: Marc Qrt; 29: Thana Alexa Project. Hannaford, 10:30pm Charlotte Greve. MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE: 1638 Bedford Av. www.mec.cuny.edu. 718-270-4900. Sep 1: LONG ISLAND 7-10pm free adm Alex Blake Collective. NATIONAL SAWDUST: 80N 6th St. 646-779- 8455. www.nationalsawdust.org. Sep 27: $25 GRASSO’S: 134 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor. adm 7pm The Stone feat Rory Cowal + Kris www.grassosrestaurant.com. 631-367-6060. Davis w/spec guest Michael Nicolas. Sets: Sun 6pm; Tues-Wed&Fri-Sat 7pm; Thurs 6:30pm. Residencies: Wed Wayne The OWL MUSIC PARLOR: 497 Rogers Av. www.theowl.nyc. 718-774-0042. Sep 22: Sabella, Thurs Frank O’Brien. Sep 1: 7pm 9:30pm $10 adm Sarah Bernstein. Sympatico feat Toni Washington. The JAZZ LOFT: 275 Christian Av. Stony ROULETTE: 509 Atlantic Av at 3rd Av. Brook. 631-751-1895. www.thejazzloft.org. www.roulette.org. 917-267-0363. Sep 5: Sets/adm: 7pm $20-10. Wed: 7-8pm $10, 8pm 7:30pm Resonant Bodies festival feat Theo $5 Jam w/FM Band. Sep 7: The Jazz Loft Big Bleckmann, Jennifer Walshe, Davóne Tines; Band; 9: Swing Dance Long Island; 14: Tom 18: 8pm James Brandon Lewis + Val Jeanty Manuel & Firehouse Five; 15: Duo. Qrt; 16: Tim Hagans w/Michele Brangwen SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl. Dance Company; 21: Rich Iancona & The Bad www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452. Little Big Band; 28: Interplay Jazz Orch; 29: Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E) Nick Mancini; 30: Hendrik Helmer Organ Trio. 7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm; $10 LONG BEACH LIBRARY: 111W Park Av. Long adm. Sep 6: L TanoTrio feat Leo Genovese; 7: Beach. 516-432-7201. Sep 14-17: free adm L Take Off Collective; 13-14: Festival of New Long Beach Jazz festival www.longbeach Trumpet Music feat 09/13 E Oskar Stenmark jazzfest.com feat 09/14 7pm Charlie Hunter, Qrt, L Danny Gouker & Signal Problems, N 8:30pm Kerry Kearney Band, 09/15 4pm Jeff Wing Walker Orch w/Jonathan Finlayson, Berlin clinic, 7pm The New Stick-Tet, 8:30pm 09/14 E Allison Phillips Trio, L Jason Palmer Jeff Berlin & friends, 09/16 12pm Chieli Qnt, N Wing Walker Orch w/Jason Palmer; Minucci & Special EFX, 1:15pm Dave Frank, 15: $12 E Off the One, L Matt Davis & Aerial 2:15pm The World of Oz, 3:45pm Michael Photograph; 17: E Marco Bolfelli Trio, 8pm $8 Manring, 5pm Alex Blake Collective, 09/17 Creative Apocalypse, 9pm Micah Gaugh Trio; 12pm Robert Lepley, Frank Bellucci, Jimmy 18: E Alicyn Yaffee, L Pravin Thompson 4tet; Cammack, 1:15pm Peter Bernstein/Yotam 20: E-L Jeff McGregor Qrt; 21: L $12 Chris Silberstein, 2:30pm Bakithi Kumalo Gp, Lightcap & SuperBigmouth; 27: E $8 Nick 3:45pm Vicki Genfan/Manalo Badrena Duo, Semenykhin Trio, L $15 Bobby Kapp All Star 4:45pm Uppercut. 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-*" -", Ê 9Ê / NEW JERSEY JAZZ Gary Walker, “Morning Jazz Host”, WBGO, 88.3 FM/wbgo.org CYRILLE AIMÉE J OWEN GRUNDY PIER / SEPTEMBER 15 For singer Cyrille Aimée, capturing a crowd started early. Living in a small French town, she would sneak out of the house to sing around a fire all night with the gypsies camped nearby. It's a sense memory you can't buy. With almost cellular depth, Cyrille's rich, playful style has taken her to clubs and concerts around the world, or singing Sondheim with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Whether singing stan- dards like "Caravan" or "Love Me or Leave Me," Cyrille's delivery makes these nuggets her own. With the NJCU Alumni Jazz Big Band, under the direction of Richard Lowenthal, Cyrille celebrates the 100th birthday of Ella Fitzgerald, a long- time inspiration. Cyrille says, "Ella sounded so natural, like she was on a swing in a kids' playground." OSCAR PEREZ OSKAR SCHINDLER PAC / SEPTEMBER 16 Pianist Oscar Perez has been immersed in music since age 7. Growing up in Queens, he was exposed to his father's Cuban folk music, studied classical in high school, then on to New England Conservatory and a master's degree at Queens College under the guidance of Sir Roland Hanna. Oscar has shown his fire on bandstands with Christian McBride and Steve Turre and toured the world with Phoebe Snow. With recordings like Afropean Affair (Chandra), Oscar moves with ease between feelings of Latin, clas- sical and straight-ahead jazz, displaying impeccable technique while showcasing his long form composing with the piece "Afropean Suite." On piano and keyboards, Oscar brings his Cuban Afro-Fusion Quintet for island fire, a spirited update on the feeling that first inspired his life in music. JIMMY COBB NEW BRUNSWICK, CENTRAL NJ JAZZ FEST / SEPTEMBER 16 Every drummer and jazz fan should experience a performance from NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb. To each appearance, this self-taught masterful drummer brings a histo- ry of working with , Cannonball Adderley, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis for whom Jimmy provided the rhythms for many classic recordings including Kind of Blue, Live at The Blackhawk and Porgy and Bess (Columbia), a relationship he would later celebrate with Four Generations of Miles (Chesky). Jimmy's push forward is documented with his Cobb's Mob albums, and West of 5th (Chesky), a must-hear trio date with leg- endary pianist Hank Jones and extraordinary bassist Christian McBride. In New Brunswick, Jimmy, has a trio featuring guitarist Matt Chertkoff, for standards, orig- inals and surprises only this master could conjure. ZACH BROCK DEER HEAD INN / SEPTEMBER 23 Violinist Zach Brock was raised in Lexington Ky. rising to the challenge of his musi- cal family with performances beginning at age 6. With an early interest in classical and folk, Zach discovered jazz in high school, moving to Chicago for further classical investigation at while embracing the local jazz scene. Described by Bill Milkowski in Jazz Times, "Zach Brock is a violinist whose every phrase argues for the instrument's value in 21st Century jazz." Zach's creativity advances the inspirations of Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang and Stuff Smith, which Zach displays on recordings like Purple Sounds (Criss Cross). Zach joins pianist Steve Sandberg's quartet, alongside bassist Michael O'Brien and drummer Mauricio Zottarelli, for originals and a new look at standards.

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continued from page 22 Stanley Duo; 15: Jackie Jones Duo; 22: Kate Northern Blvd. Brookville. www.liu.edu/post. Curran Duo; 29: Misha Josephs Duo. www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-2895. Sep 7: GARDEN STATE ALE HOUSE: 378 George 7:30pm ; 15: Ramsey Lewis/ St. New Brunswick. www.gsalehouse.com. . 732-543-2408. Mon: 8pm + 9:30pm Jam free adm The New Brunswick Jazz Project/ TREME: 553 Main St. Islip. 631-277-2008. www.tremeislip.com. Sets: Sun&Wed 7- www.nbjp.org feat Emerging Artists. 11pm; Thurs-Sat 8pm-12am. Sep 2: Gil GEORGE STREET: (bet Livingston & Parris; 6: Adam Larson; 7: Sabori; 10: Bill Paterson). New Brunswick. Sep 16: Central Heller Trio; 13: Chris Covais Gp; 20: The Jersey Jazz Festival www.centraljerseyjazz Swing Sessions. festival.com free adm feat 1pm Cocomama, 2:15pm New Brunswick Brass Band, 2:45pm & NOLA Sxt, 4pm New NEW JERSEY Brunswick Brass Band, 4:30pm Jimmy Cobb Trio w/Matt Chertkoff. HYATT HOTEL: 2 Albany St. New Brunswick. BERGEN www.newbrunswick.hyatt.com. 732-873- EDGEWATER: Old River Rd at Thompson Ln. 1234. Thurs: 8-11pm free adm The New Edgewater. www.edgewaterartsnj.org. Sep Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Sep 10: Art + Music Festival feat 1pm Kayla Rae, 7: Dave Schumacher Qrt; 14: Hendrik 2:15pm Joel Zelnik Trio feat Annette Meurkens Qrt; 21: Shirazette Tinnin & Sonic Sanders, 4pm Bobby Harden & Soul Wallpaper; 28: Dave Strykers Qrt. Purpose, 5pm Curtis Lundy Ens. INC RESTAURANT: 302 George St. New Brunswick. www.increstaurant.com. 732- ESSEX 640-0553. Wed: 8-11pm free adm The New NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CEN- Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Sep TER: 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466-5722. www.njpac.org. Sep 23: 7pm NJPAC@20 feat 6: Carrie Jackson Trio; 13: Wayne Escoffery Paquito D'Rivera, Christian McBride Big Trio; 20: Vince Ector Trio; 27: Mariel Bildsten Band. Trio. MORRIS OSKAR SCHINDLER PERFORMING ARTS 6 Normandy Heights CENTER: 4 Boland Dr. West Orange. 973- BICKFORD THEATRE: 669-7385. www.ospac.org. Sep 16: 12-8pm Rd. Morristown. 973-971-3706. Concerts Annual Jazz & Brew Fest feat Oscar Perez, 7:30-9pm. www.morrismuseum.org. Sep 28: Bill Charlap, Alyson Williams, Jeff Bradshaw, 7:30pm $25/30 adm George Gee Swing Orch. Citrus, , Vince Ector. SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973- 34 S Valley Rd. 822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm. SUZYQUE’S BBQ & BAR: Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm, Tues 6:30-9pm, Wed- West Orange. www.suzyques.com. 973-736- Thurs 7-9:30pm, Fri 6:30&8:35pm, Sat 7899. Free adm. Thurs: 8pm-12am John Lee 6:15&8:35pm. Closed Mon. Tues: except 09/5 & friends; Sun: 2-5pm Brunch w/Curtis John Korba. Sep 1: King Solomon Hicks Qrt; Lundy Ens. Sep 4&18: 8-10pm Glenn 2: Karl Latham Big Band; Franke's BigBand. 7: Three Divas Trio; 8: Peter & Will Anderson : 6 Depot Square. Montclair. 973- Brothers Qrt; 9: Jerry Vivino Qrt; 10: Marlene 744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com. Sets: VerPlanck; 14: Warren Vaché Trio; 15: Pablo 7:30-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 8-11pm/adm varies. Bencid Trio; 16: Helio Alves; 17: Sarah Sep 1: Roy Meriwether Trio; 2: Ray Blue; 8: Partridge; 22: Elias Bailey & the Avalon Jazz Mel Davis & friends; 9: Dave Stryker; 17: Band; 23: Rob Paparozzi; 24: 3:30-5pm NJS Kristina Koller Qrt; 20: Melissa Morgan; 22: monthly Jazz Social, Leonieke Scheuble Armen Donelian Trio; 23: Qnt; Trio; 29: Blue Soul Qnt feat Herb Woodson & 27: Susana Raya; 29: Mordy Ferber Trio. Bailey Gee; 30: Nilson Matta Trio. HUDSON OCEAN J. OWEN GRUNDY PIER: At Exchange OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE: College Dr. Pl. Jersey City. 201-547-5000. Toms River. 732-255-0500. www.ocean.edu. www.njcu.edu. 201-200-2000. Sep 15: 6pm www.njjs.org. Sep 19: 8-9:30pm $18/22 adm NJCU Alumni Jazz Big Band w/ Champian Fulton. feat Cyrille Aimée. SOMERSET HUNTERDON SOMERSERT COUNTY COURTHOUSE The HISTORIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE: GREEN: E Main & Grove Sts. Somerville. 75 E Main St. Flemington. Sep 15: Central Sep 17: Central Jersey Jazz Festival Jersey Jazz Festival www.centraljerseyjazz www.centraljerseyjazzfestival.com free adm festival.com free adm feat 6pm Willie feat 1pm Jazz House Kids, 1:30pm Marion Martinez, 7pm Jazz House Kids, 7:30pm Cowings, 2:40pm Jazz House Kids, 3:05pm Lezlie Harrison, 8:30pm Jazz House Kids, Claire Daly, 4:15pm Jazz House Kids, 4:45pm 9pm Jeff “Tain” Watts. Davell Crawford. MERCER CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St. Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609- NEW YORK STATE 695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/$10 min. www.jazztrenton.com. Sep 2: Mike 76 HOUSE: 110 Main St. Tappan. 845-359-5476. Boone; 9: Mike Bond; 16: Voichi Uzeki; 23: www.76house.com. Wed: 8-11pm free adm Duane Eubanks; 30: Daryl Yokley. Quintets w/Mark Hagan except 09/13 & feat MIDDLESEX artists + Jam. Sep 6: Andrew Beals; 13: DELTA’S RESTAURANT: 19 Dennis St. New Freddie Jacobs; 20: Matt Haviland & Tom Brunswick. www.deltasrestaurant.com. 732- Christensen; 27: The Lighthouse Sxt w/Frank 249-1515. Sep 12: 7-10pm Alexis Morrast Tolksdorf, Allen Namery, Dave Wells. Band. ATLAS INDUSTRIES: 11 Spring St. DUE MARI: 78 Albany St. New Brunswick. Newburgh. www.atlasnewburgh.com. 845- www.duemarinj.com. 732-296-1600. Fri: 391-8855. Jazz at Atlas series. Sep 14: 8- 6:30-9:30pm free adm The New Brunswick 11pm Tim Berne & Snakeoil. Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Sep 8: Brynn continued on page 30

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ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE

By Elzy Kolb

Active voice tions. "It's so people are not just singing Pianist, composer and vocalist Deanna 'We Shall Overcome' or 'This Little Light of Witkowski doesn't sing on every gig, and Mine,' which are great. But with this proj- she has a strictly instrumental album com- ect they have something to sing that's new, ing out soon, but even when she's not lift- immediate, and pertinent to the times." ing her voice in song, lyrics are important Deanna wasn't kidding about "immediate:" to her. Whether she's crafting an original Marchers sang "We Walk in Love" on the piece or arranging a Cole Porter classic, day it was posted to JusticeChoir.org. "The words are always in my head. Deanna is looking forward to an upcom- Everything I do instrumentally is influ- ing deep dive into another of her passions: enced by words: how people would experi- Brazilian music. Next spring, she's slated ence the words, how they would sing the to spend two months in Bahia doing text." research for a new composition, "The Nossa Senhora Suite," as a fellow of the Sacatar Institute. "This is something I've wanted to do for years. I'll be researching the Afro-Brazilian religion of candomblé— rhythmic stuff, learning songs from women, trying to find snippets of chants. Eventually, I'll record it with my jazz quar- tet plus voices." At the Cornelia Street Underground on Sept. 5, Deanna plays piano and sings in English and Portuguese, spotlighting many facets of her creative muse with her longtime trio-mates, bassist Daniel Foose Deanna Witkowski, Cornelia Street Underground and drummer Scott Latzky, who appear on the new album. Expect to hear a range of Deanna's instrumental training started material from previews of songs from in early childhood, and singing, too, has Makes the Heart to Sing: Jazz Hymns to been important to her from the get-go. She originals, Brazilian tunes, her arrange- recalls looking forward to Sunday services ments of standards and more. The gig is as a youngster: "We always sang in church; part of the ongoing Deborah Latz-produced there aren't many places in American cul- VoxEcstatic series. ture where we're singing together." That experience continues to resonate: For her new album, Makes the Heart to Sing: Jazz Hymns (Tilapia), Deanna has penned jazz arrangements for 14 classic hymns (down- loads and sheet music are already avail- able; the CD drops later this fall). Part of the attraction of the material is, "I get the chance to bring something new to really old music that's often been done the same way," Deanna notes. She has experienced a warm response to jazz arrangements of familiar hymns that she's done over the years, with con- Chet Doxas, Nublu gregants and choir members frequently exclaiming, "Wow, I never imagined it See hear could sound this way!" Saxophonist and composer Chet Doxas Demonstrating her immersion in group has always had a musical response to look- singing in a different way, Deanna recent- ing at art, pointing out that certain sounds ly composed "We Walk in Love," co-writing and chords sometimes bring specific colors the lyrics with Lemuel Colon. The tune has to mind, and that compositional elements been published in The Justice Choir of a piece of art can influence the form of a Songbook, Vol. 1. by a Minneapolis-based piece of his music. "Seeing how an image is group that put out a call for new material cropped could inspire a seven-bar phrase for free, noncommercial use that protest versus a tidy eight-bar phrase. The crop marchers could sing during demonstra- creates a sense of urgency, of searching—a continued on page 26

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ANOTHER REASON...continued from page 25 began studying drums with Alan Dawson. question mark," he explains. His late teacher had a lot of jazz history The Montreal-born, New York-based under his sticks, having played with greats musician finds freedom when composing in , Booker Ervin, Dave art museums. Wandering through gal- Brubeck, Gerry Mulligan and scores of oth- leries armed with a notebook or manu- ers. Tomas taped the lessons and has script paper, Chet jots down ideas and recently begun revisiting those sessions fragments and occasionally completes a while digitizing and archiving the cas- composition on the spot. "Twice I stood in settes. "I had a lot of feelings listening front of paintings for 40 minutes and whole back to the 10-year-old me, all these years tunes tumbled out—that was a lucky later. Even when I'm not hearing the voice break." Focusing on the art has helped on tape, I remember what I was hearing, quell his internal critic. "It's one of the few feeling, thinking," Tomas muses. times I've made music without that inner voice saying, 'That's stupid.' It's a delight to walk around a museum and make music that way." Gazing at 1980s-vintage art produced by Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Fab 5 Freddy and Robert Mapplethorpe prompted the seven compositions on Chet's new CD Rich in Symbols (Ropeadope). As Chet became more immersed in the art, he found himself delving into No Wave music and the history of the era, when painters and musicians would hang out together; New York was more affordable, and artis- Tomas Fujiwara, Jazz Gallery tic roles were more flexible. "David Byrne crossed over into visual While growing up, Tomas heard his arts projects when he wasn't making music teacher in action in clubs around Boston and Basquiat played in bands," Chet says. many times. Even when Alan was sharing "I love the grit of that period. Things were a bandstand with legends, "He'd always stripped down, there was a primitivism. introduce us as equals, 'Tomas Fujiwara, Haring's stuff looks like cave paintings and .' Very matter of fact, no some of the things Keith Jarrett played irony. That's him as a person and as a with sounds like cavemen; musician, graceful and effortless; he it was scary, pure and raw." played with great beauty and elegance. Live performances of Rich in Symbols "Going through the tapes, hearing his include projections of the artworks that voice, hearing my voice, reflecting on the inspired the tunes. The CD is unlikely to time spent with him, I heard our voices as be Chet's final word on combining music part of a project, but I didn't know how." In and visual arts. In hopes of fulfilling his the process of making his soon-to-be- dream of performing in a museum, he has released album, Triple Double (Firehouse pitched a project to an art institution in 12), some soundbites from the lessons Montreal. "I offered to write original pieces found their way into a duet Tomas plays for works they have in their collection, with fellow drummer Gerald Cleaver, then play them in front of the paintings." titled "For Alan." He's also writing a show that involves pro- "Everything you're dealing with at the jections and an original storyline, in an same time works its way in to a project," installation that audiences will walk Tomas notes. "We played around with dif- through. "I'm inspired by the energy art ferent ideas until it clicked." can give, the experience you can only get at Joining Tomas and Gerald on Triple a live show. Let's get off our phones and Double are guitarists Mary Halvorson and enjoy." Brandon Seabrook, cornetist Taylor Ho Join Chet Sept. 9 at Nublu, where he's Bynum and trumpeter , play- celebrating the release of Rich in Symbols ing ten Fujiwara originals. In planning with high-definition projections. The band who to record with, "Number one for me is from the album (guitarist Matthew musical personalities and involvement in Stevens, bassist Zack Lorber and drummer the music I want to play, plus musicians I Eric Doob) is on hand, and likely some spe- want to write for," Tomas explains. "A cial guests, since the CD includes contribu- sense of community creates an environ- tions by trumpeter Dave Douglas, pianist ment where we're free to take risks, John Escreet, guitarist Dave Nugent and because there is trust and support, and keyboardist Liam O'Neil. "I've sent up interest in adventurous, creative music. flares and people are saying they'd love to From the time of the first rehearsal for do it," Chet says. Triple Double, there were unique moments that I cherish, the kind of moments we live Present history for as artists." Tomas Fujiwara was just 10 when he continued on page 29

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By Seton Hawkins Musicians Talk Inspiration: bending, some kind of glitching electronic Brian Charette music. This project is a 'traditional' organ trio, but on top of it we add samples and OBODY HAS EVER ACCUSED instruments that are purposefully broken. Brian Charette of sitting still musi- We try to control this as the music is going Ncally. An intensely versatile organist, Brian on." has worked with a staggering array of If the idea of musicians attempting to artists from Lou Donaldson to Chaka navigate purposefully broken instruments Khan. In his own projects, Brian has sounds far-fetched in the abstract, the demonstrated a keen ear and respect for results themselves are exciting. Kürrent the tradition of jazz organ, while at the offers a raw sense of fun and adventure same time taking risks and incorporating that many albums lack, as the ensemble impressive influences from progressive uniquely melds the forms of Brian's origi- rock to avant-garde classical fare. With nal works, buttressed by beautiful and that in mind, the remarkable new ground memorable melodic material, with the he covers in his latest record, Kürrent, may chaos of the electronic glitches and broken come as no surprise: indeed, Brian routine- sounds. The result offers both in-pocket ly delivers surprises and defies expecta- grooves coexisting with aleatoric music and tions. However, even in the context of free jazz. Brian's diverse career, Kürrent manages to "For the past eight years, I had been break new musical grounds and distinguish making more traditional jazz recordings for itself as delightfully unusual in Brian's record labels," he notes. "This one I did career. myself and added electronics that I don't have on the earlier releases. Those were geared toward jazz radio and this one isn't. It's a bit avant-garde and more outside of the box that my earlier music was in." For Brian, the new direction of Kürrent represents a true synthesis of his musical life and career, drawing on his strong jazz bona fides as well as his love for and long- standing involvement in electronic music. "I feel like this is my most authentic music," he explains. "As much as I enjoy the other albums I did, this one reflects my voice. I really love this album: it was done down-and-dirty, and for not a lot of money. Brian Charette It's a little raw and unpolished and I love to The inspiration for Kürrent came from a listen to it. When I hear it, I get the same surprising source. "When I was very young, feeling that I felt when I'd listen to the ship before I even played the piano, my grandfa- to shore radio as a kid. There's surprise, ther had a radio that got a ship to shore you don't know what's coming and that's station," Brian recalls. "When you would what I like about it." move the dial on the radio it would create Brian Charette presents Kürrent at The all of these bleeps and strange incidental Side Door Jazz Club on Sept. 2. To learn music that I would listen to for hours. And more, or to purchase the album, visit I believe this is the inspiration for the www.briancharette.com music on Kürrent." Indeed, listening to the album one gets Festivals, Education, and More the sense of a trio embarking on an exciting Sept. 8-14, the Festival of New Trumpet adventure, as the artists tackle rock- Music (FONT Music) resumes its program- infused jazz forms alongside otherworldly ming with Impact: Celebrating 15 Years of electronic glitches. These glitches, which Boundary-Breaking Music, featuring con- force the band to react and alter course certs and education events throughout the mid-performance, come by design. city. Highlights include performances by "Reed Ghazala is a gentleman who Keyon Harrold, Marquis Hill, the High formed a branch of music called Found and Mighty Brass Band and more. Visit Sounds," Brian explains. "This was before I www.fontmusic.org for a full schedule of would listen to my radio, but I think with- events. out knowing it, I was becoming interested Author Adam Schatz moderates a dis- in this kind of music: found sound, circuit continued on page 28

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By Nick Dunston

HEN HE'S NOT ON TOUR, BAS- great technical ability but who also know sist Corcoran Holt seems to be every- that it comes from a spiritual place." Wwhere at once in the New York scene of jazz and improvised music. One of the many Corcoran Holt performs music from things that set him apart from his peers is his upcoming record, The Mecca, at his roots in West African music. "Djembe Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on Sept. 19. was my first instrument, which I started when I was 4 years old," he recalls. "I start- ed bass after that, but I was influenced on the instrument coming out of the djembe. To me, the bass is a drum, a percussive instrument." Corcoran's values as a leader have been largely influenced by some of the legends in jazz he's played with over the years, such as Kenny Garrett, the Heath Brothers, Wycliffe Gordon, and Steve Turre, to name a few. "One of the things I've learned is how to get inside of the music right away, and how to quickly tap into the spiritual side," he says. "I always select people who have that same state of mind, the people who have

HOT FLASHES... artists and composers like Tomoko Omura, continued from page 27 Lisanne Tremblay and Aubrey Johnson will grace the Cornelia Street cussion with Greg Tate, George Lewis, Underground, the Cell theatre, and Mary Jane Leach and Brandon Ross on ShapeShifter Lab. Learn more at the music of Butch Morris on Sept. 12 at www.innercirclemusic.com. ISSUE Program Room. Ross' ensemble Phantom Station, featuring JT Lewis, LATIN... Graham Haynes and sound designer Hard continued from page 31 Edge, will also perform. Learn more at www.issueprojectroom.org. the Jazz Foundation of America, would The Long Beach Jazz Festival celebrates have certainly appreciated a concert put its 15th anniversary with performances, together by another jazz-loving team. The talks and clinics Sept. 14-17. Performances institute's vision, says Gloria Ware, the by Charlie Hunter, Rachel Z, Bakithi president, was always to "put musicians in Kumalo, as well as education events fea- a place where they could mentor young turing Jeff Berlin fill out the schedule. Visit people, but also play and record and share www.longbeachjazzfest.com for more infor- their history and their music with every- mation. body." Gloria's deep regret is that "in The Cookers, Emilio Sola and Dave America, the music is not acknowledged Liebman headline the 2017 Lake George and celebrated." Jazz Festival, running Sept. 16-17 at Lake But thankfully, George Aprile allows George's Shepard Park. Visit www.lakege the institute to use the Bogardus Mansion, orgearts.org for a schedule. a historic landmark, for free. "That was his Jazz at Lincoln Center's Swing dream to have jazz at his place," John says. University begins its fall term Sept. 19 "So, he restored the building over time and with a four-week course titled Count Basie: kept a lot of the original details. As the From Kansas City to Harlem. Additional neighborhood changed, he realized what courses, including one on Latin jazz and a he had—he actually had a jazz club there." survey of jazz history, will commence later The Tribeca concert will be an uncom- in the fall. Visit www.jazz.org/swingu for promising celebration of music trailblazers more details. put together by music lovers. Greg Osby's independent label, Inner Circle Music, will showcase six of its artists Arturo O'Farrill and George in various venues throughout the city Sept. Coleman perform at the Bogardus 28-30. Performances by forward-thinking Mansion on Sept. 23.

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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. The late Joe Wilder once told Bill Wurtzel about having played at a memorial service for a departed friend. For his solo, Joe chose the ballad "Yesterdays," but the pianist went into the Beatles' "Yesterday," and wouldn't let up. They finally got it straightened out, but Joe said it was an awful experience. Fortunately, no one made that sort of gaffe at Joe's memorial.

WINNING SPINS...continued from page 4 WILSON...continued from page 17 and harmonic structures make up the bal- rock and blues. The poet's recording of ance of the album; although Fred, unlike "Fog" becomes a repeated incantation over Rossano, seems little interested in present- a kinetic drum solo. It all makes for one of ing, or sometimes even reminding us of, the very best jazz and poetry projects ever. the song. Rather, he muses on and medi- tates around the tunes, creating impres- Matt Wilson's Honey and Salt pres- sionistic aural landscapes out of four stan- ents the music and poetry from the dards and two of his own compositions. Of new CD at Jazz Standard on Sept. 19- the four, the most playful and rhythmical- 20. They are also at The Side Door ly zesty is 's "Whisper Not," Jazz Club on Sept. 22. presented as fragmented bop-swing until the final minute or so, when the melody is ANOTHER REASON...continued from page 26 finally revealed. Thelonious Monk's "Eronel" is also rhythmically spunky, with Tomas and his Triple Double cohort echoes of Monk in the left hand. assemble at the Jazz Gallery Sept. 22 Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Zingaro (aka for a pre-release celebration. While the Picture in Black and White)" loses its focus is on the compositions from the bossa beat and is mashed up with a Chopin upcoming album, he expects the tunes to nocturne. Classical inspiration can also be differ from the studio versions. "Every time felt in Fred's dreamy "The Orb" and hymn- we come together as people and artists, we like "Plainsong." But he closes with a fond- have more to talk about, more chances to ly melodic version of 's "And So It take," he says. "No one in this group is Goes." about playing it safe and retracing old paths. We'll have something fresh to say at Rossano Sportiello is at Mezzrow the Jazz Gallery. leading a trio with bassist Frank Tate "Community is integral to the album and drummer Dennis Mackrel, Sept. and to the music we'll play at the Jazz 22-23. Fred Hersch presents his set- Gallery—it's music coming from a commu- ting of 's Leaves of nity band process." Perhaps the sense of Grass with an octet and vocalists Kurt community Tomas feels with his musical Elling and Kate McGarry at Jazz at colleagues is a lasting legacy of those early Lincoln Center, Sept. 15-16. lessons with his graceful mentor.

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot House Contributing Photographer These days, we’re all photographers; and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt does the photo honors at a rehearsal for Jazz in July at the 92 Y. Artistic director and pianist Bill Charlap conducts as NEA Jazz Masters Jimmy Heath and Benny Golson go through their paces on the afternoon of July 19 just prior to their sold-out concert.

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continued from page 24 Brock, 2:40pm Four Way Split w/Dave Stryker, 4pm 3Divas & John Manzari, FALCON ARTS: 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro. www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970. 5:20pm & Expansions Qnt, $20 don suggested. Sets: 7-10pm, if opening 6:40pm Bovine Social Club & spec guest act (Op) 8-10pm main act; Sun 10am-2pm Timothy Carbone, 8:30pm Water Gap Jazz Brunch (B). Falcon Underground (FU). Sep 1: Orch, 10pm Jazz Mass, 09/10 12:30pm The FU Neil Alexander & NAIL; 3: Dave Stryker; New Qnt, 1:30pm COTA Cats, 1:50pm Nancy 10: Susana Raya Band; 11: Nicholas Payton Reed/Spencer Reed, 2:50pm Jay & Brenda’s Qrt; 13: FU Jazz Sessions by Doug Weiss; Blue Note Combo, 3:10pm Najwa & The 15: Op Natalie Forteza, Charlie Hunter & Resolute Sounds, 4:10pm Funky Knuckle 5, friends; 17: The Cookers; 20: Sal Maneri Qrt; 4:30pm The Gene Machine, 5:30pm The 21: FU bigBANG; 24: B Saints of Swing, 7pm Freeformists, 5:50pm Bob Dorough Bill Crow Qrt. Ambassador Trio Plus, 6:50pm The Andrew’s Groove, 7:10pm Lara Bello. HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER: 477 Main St. Beacon. www.howlandculturalcenter. org. 845-831-4988. 8pm. Sep 11: Tom Rainey Trio; QUEENS 23: Brandon Seabrook Trio. MAUREEN’S JAZZ CELLAR: 2 N Bway. Nyack. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. 845- FLUSHING TOWN HALL: 137-35 Northern 535-3143. Sets: unless otherwise noted Sun Blvd. Flushing. www.flushingtownhall.org. 6pm, Fri-Sat 8&9:30pm. Sep 1: Marshall 718-463-7700. 1st Wed: 7pm $10 adm Jam McDonald Jazz Project; 6: 9pm Purchase w/Carol Sudhalter. Jam w/Jsaon Clotter & friends; 8: Luis JACKSON ROOM: 192-07 Linden Blvd. St Perdomo Trio; 9: Dave Kikoski Trio; 15: Mike Albans. www.jacksonroom.com. 718-525- Holober/Marvin Stamm Qrt; 16: Kimberly 2387. Last Sat: 8&10pm $15 adm incl Hawkey; 17: Bucky Pizzarelli; 22: Claire Daly snacks/beverage feat Ed Jackson Qrt. Qrt; 23: Hudson River Jazz Ens; 24: LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: 34- Judimarie Canterino; 29: Mark Patterson 56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274. Qnt; 30: Mike Longo Trio. www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat 12- MAVERICK CONCERT HALL: 120 Maverick 5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm Guided Rd. Woodstock. www.maverickconcerts.org. Tours of Louis Armstrong House. 845-679-8348. Sep 2: 8pm Karl Berger & the TERRAZA: 40-19 Gleane St. Elmhurst. Creative Music Studio™. www.terraza7.com. 718-803-9602. Sun: 9pm QUINN’S: 330 Main St. Beacon. 845-202-7447. $5 adm Jam w/John Benitez Trio. www.quinnsbeacon.com. Sep 29: 8pm free adm Rob Scheps w/Jacob Bernz. SHEPARD PARK: Canada St. Lake George. WESTCHESTER 518-668-2616. www.lakegeorgearts.org. Sep 16-17: Lake George Jazz weekend feat 09/16 1pm Cynthia Hilts & Lyric Fury, 2:30pm Ola ALVIN & FRIENDS: 14 Memorial Hwy. New Onabulé, 4:15pm The Cookers, 7:30pm Dave Rochelle. www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant. Liebman Big Band, 09/17 1pm Camille com. 914-654-6549. Sets: Fri 7-10:30pm, Sat Thurman/Darrell Green Trio, 2:30pm Orrin 7:30-11pm/free adm. Sep 8: Mark Adams; 9: Evans Trio, 4:30pm Emilio Solla & La Leslie Pintchik; 15: Jon Weiss; 16: Peter Inestable de Brooklyn. Hand; 23: Leslie Pintchik; 29: Victor LaGamma Trio. TURNING POINT CAFÉ: 468 Piermont Av. Piermont. www.turningpointcafe.com. 845- BEANRUNNER CAFÉ: 201 S Division & 359-1089. Mon: 8-11:30pm $5 adm Monday Esther St. Peekskill. 914-737-1701. Jam by John Richmond. www.beanrunnercafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8- 10:30pm $10 adm. Sep 8: Ahlfabet Jazz Band UNION ARTS CENTER: 2 Union Av. Sparkill. 845-359-0258. www.uacny.com. Sep 8: 8- w/Albert Ahlf; 9: Gerry Malkin Qnt; 23: 9:30pm Gene Bertoncini/Melissa Stylianou; Orchestra Pastrana; 29: Todd Londagin 15: 7-8pm George Cables Trio. Band; 30: WaliJazz. CHAPPAQUA PAC: 480 Bedford Rd. Chappaqua. www.chappaquapac.org. 914- PENNSYLVANIA 458-5143. Sep 23: 8pm $25-75 adm Cyrille Aimée. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 199N DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware Water Columbus Av at E Lincoln Av. Mount Vernon. Gap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424- www.pjsjazz.org. 914-636-4977. 2nd Sun: 2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Thurs 8-11pm, Fri-Sat 5:15-9pm $25 adm Second Sunday Jazz 7-11pm. Adm varies. Residency (R): Thurs series. Sep 10: Houston Person. Jam w/Bill Washer & friends. Sep 1: Nellie JAZZ FORUM: 1 Dixon Ln. Tarrytown. 914-631- McKay; 2: Amina Figarova; 3: Bill 1000. www.jazzforumarts.org. Sets: Sun Washer/Jon Ballantyne; 7: R; 8: COTA Cats; 4&6pm; Fri-Sat 7&9pm. Sep 1-2: Dave 9-10: COTA festival feat 09/9 2pm Mitchell Stryker Qrt; 3: Portinho NY Qrt; 8-9: Jimmy Cheng & Patrick McGee, 3:30pm Kirk Reese Cobb Trio; 10: Eduardo Belo Qrt; 15-16: Trio, 5pm Dan & Skip Wilkins, 6:30pm Katie George Coleman Qrt; 17: Eddie Monteiro Thiroux Qrt, 8:30pm Bill Goodwin Trio & Qrt; 22-23: Trio; 24: Laura Dreyer Marianne Solivan, 10pm Jam, 09/10 2pm & The Manhattan/Rio Connection; 29-30: Richard Burton, 3:30pm Esteban Castro Trio, John Patitucci Trio. 5pm Billy Test Trio, 6:30pm Davey Lantz/Dan Wilkins, 8pm Jam; 14: R; 15: Martha Lorin Qr; 16: Troy Roberts Qrt; 17: Jon Weber; 21: Hot House is not responsible for R; 22: Erin McClelland Band; 23: Steve S. & any errors in the listings which may Zach Brock; 24: Joanie Samra Qrt; 25: 7:30- 10:30pm Matt Vashlishan & The Water Gap have occured from late changes or Jazz Orch; 28: R; 29: Vinny Bianchi & La Cuchina; 30: Bob Dorough, Rosanna Vitro & incorrect information supplied to us. Sheila Jordan. Please call the venues or check DELAWARE WATER GAP: www.cotajazz.org. Sep 8-10: COTA festival feat 09/9 12pm Jay website for up to date calendars. Rattman Qrt, 1:20pm /Zach

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cians in jazz. He didn't think of Latin jazz as a sub-chapter." The pianist finds divisions between jazz and Latin music "silly." "The real truth," he says, "is that jazz is an African gift to the entire new world and a version of what we call jazz exists in every single nation where slaves were brought. The rhythms of jazz also exist in samba." This concert will draw on two major influences: Both Dizzy and George Coleman have been part of Arturo's musical journey since the beginning. Miles Davis' album Seven Steps to Heaven, which features George, is "the very first record that turned me into a jazz aficionado," says Arturo. "It's the key to my entire life." Entire lives dedicated to jazz are what the Wilbur Ware Institute, which is organ- izing the concert, is all about. Since the 1980s, the institute has aimed at "bringing jazz to people," says vice president, bassist John Webber. Dizzy, a major supporter of continued on page 28

RUMPET ICON AND COMPOSER Dizzy Gillespie would have turned 100 thisT year and pianist Arturo O'Farrill is celebrating the occasion. "Dizzy was an incredibly gracious human being," Arturo says. "He was always fun; always hanging out. I'll never forget the fact that he didn't hide behind a suit, he didn't hide behind his position. He was really cool." In the same approachable manner and spirit as Dizzy, Arturo will pay tribute to jazz, Latin jazz and Dizzy with saxophonist George Coleman at the Bogardus Mansion, the house of jazz aficionado George Aprile, in Tribeca. "The difference between Latin jazz and jazz is in the interpretation," Arturo says. "When Chano Pozo and Dizzy started playing together, they realized that both of them were playing African music. "It's always interesting to me because I knew Dizzy," he says of the tribute. "I played with him when I was a kid and he was my father's friend." But, Arturo doesn't want his concert to be melancholy. "I believe in the spirit of Dizzy as much as I believe in Dizzy," he says. "It's not about nostalgia. It's much more important to rec- ognize that Dizzy was a great experimenter with Brazilian music, Pan American music. He was one of the first readily open musi-

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By Cary Tone ERSEY BOY, DAVE KIKOSKI, IS A A- People call me K as a nickname and pianist for all seasons. If he'd done it became "Kayemode." That is why I called nothingJ else but play with Roy Haynes and the new CD that. I guess I'm looking for the Brecker Brothers, his place in the jazz my own "mode." I did a gig a while back piano pantheon would be secure. with and felt an amaz- But that hardly tells the whole story. ing vibe with Justin Falkner and Joe He's a sparkling player who can play Martin is a great bassist. We did a trio ver- everything. sion of Chick Corea's song "Mirror Mirror" which I used to play with Roy. I also did some Bird, Monk, "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and some new originals. "Binge Watching" came about from some experi- menting I've been doing with odd intervals such as flat 9s and major 7th which were utilized in the early 20th century. It ended up sounding a bit Monk-ish. Joe plays a great solo over the changes, and then it gets very free. "Morning Glory" is my newest waltz and even though it gets intense on the out bump, I tried to write Q- You've performed with so many great something simple and pretty. I wrote band leaders. Your longest association was "Switching Roles" after working on some probably with Roy Haynes. How did you Chopin pieces where the hands cross over meet Roy and how does that musical and each other at certain times. In the middle, personal association impact your life and Joe drops out and Justin and I get into a music? free duet where our meters overwrap at A- I was playing with drummer Les will. I'm very happy they could do it with DeMerle out in Long Island not far from me... where Roy lived and met him there. I feel Q- What do you know today about music very lucky to be a part of his legacy. He's and a life in music that you didn't know 20 like a father to me. We started touring and years ago? recording back in 1986 and have made so A- I feel my playing is getting more sea- much music since then with many differ- soned and personal. I was born in the ent configurations. Roy impacted my life so 1960s when rock, soul, jazz, classical and much and in so many ways by showing me music from all cultures started blending how to play a melody with conviction and and categories started becoming blurred. I always swinging hard. He also brought me started doing that in my music even back on my first tour and showed me how to then. I will continue to try and develop handle myself on the road in a profession- that in my own way. al manner. Sometimes we would take a Q- What do you struggle with in your flight, a train, and a car all day and then creative life? that night, we would get on the stage and A- Sometimes it's a challenge to book hit. He told me how to conserve energy and more of my own tours but at this point in summon it right on the first tune until the my life I am trying to struggle less and cre- end of the gig. He is the master... ate more... Q- You recorded a CD I've recently lis- Q- You're having a dinner party and can tened to again, Surf's Up, that includes a invite three musicians. Who would they piece by Frank Zappa, and the title tune is be? one of my very favorite Brian Wilson gems. A- Living: Paul McCartney, Stevie What attracts you to composers like these Wonder, Herbie Hancock. Not Living: two icons or other composers for that mat- Bach, Charlie Parker, Frank Zappa. ter? For the complete interview, visit our website: A- Composition is something I am very http://hothousejazz.com/blog/David-Kikoski. interested in developing and Frank Zappa is one of my favorites as well as Brian Wilson, both I enjoy arranging and impro- Dave Kikoski brings a trio at vising over. The way the songs are struc- Maureen's Sept. 9—bassist Ed Howard tured have a fascinating twist to them in and drummer Mark Ferber, and at different ways. Smalls Sept. 29-30—Rick Rosato, bass Q- Your latest recording is Kayemode. and Colin Stranahan, drums; Mark What does that word mean and tell us a bit replacing Colin the 30th. More details about the recording? at: www.davekikoski.com.

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