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Victor Provost

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WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler

WO PERCUSSIONISTS WHO DEFY and trades between Bruce and Chris on usual expectations have the featured Vinnie's Rubick's Cube-like "St. Jerome." TCDs in this Winning Spins. One is from a Vinnie also reveals a questing, post-bop drummer who doesn't use his album as a sensibility on his avant-leaning swinger, showcase for his own razzle-dazzle dis- "One Hour," with its echoes. plays but employs it as a vehicle for his The witty closer, "Say the Magic Word," is compositions, many of them tending a slippery line for Chris and Bruce that toward the lyrical and slower tempos. The decelerates in tempo as it progresses. other one presents a steel pans player who Bright Eyes, Victor Provost takes that mallet instrument far from its (Paquito/Sunnyside), features the leader Trinidadian and Caribbean roots to place on steel pans, a percussion instrument he it firmly in a modern jazz tradition. brings firmly into the jazz mainstream of Juxtaposition, Vinnie Sperrazza today with his approach, which largely (Posi-Tone), features the veteran drummer eschews reliance on Caribbean rhythms. leading a quartet with longtime rhythm The only out-and-out montuno beat occurs section compatriot Peter Brendler on bass, on "Homenaje," and it doesn't come until plus two musicians who never performed after a long, developing theme from an with him or together before: tenor saxo- ensemble that includes alto saxophonist phonist Chris Speed and pianist Bruce Paquito D'Rivera in his only appearance on Barth. They play a dozen tracks, nine com- the CD. After that long introductory sec- posed by Vinnie plus two from recently tion, pianist Alex Brown breaks into the departed jazz musicians and one standard. 3/2 montuno as Paquito takes off on a rol- The opening number, "Chimes," and the licking solo. title track exemplify Vinnie's warm, lyrical Another track with a Spanish title, Tom approach to the ballad-tempo tunes that Glover's "La Casa Fiesta," is more typical dominate the album. The former mimics of the CD's approach. Featuring a horn the sounds of the descriptive title, courtesy frontline of Etienne Charles, trumpet, and of Vinnie and Bruce, unfolding into a D- Ron Blake, soprano sax, it is a fast, snappy flat blues line from Chris' tenor sax; while bop line, not an Afro-Latin theme at all, the latter finds Chris and Bruce weaving with Victor contributing a sweeping, rac- an hypnotic line in a languorous duet even- ing solo more akin to a bop pianist than a tually joined by discreet bass and brushed Caribbean percussionist. cymbals. Victor's conception often seems closer to Vinnie calls "Somewhere," the Leonard that of a modern jazz pianist or vibes play- Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim West Side er than other steel pan performers. It is Story song, "the most beautiful, meaning- especially pronounced on the title track, ful song of the second half of the 20th cen- his own "Bright Eyes," taken at a light, tury." It is a tribute to the drummer's gen- heartbeat tempo and including solos from uine gift for tunefulness that including it vibist Joe Locke and tenor saxophonist as the only standard on the album doesn't Tedd Baker preceding Victor's own, a fleet, make it the only memorable melody on dis- multi-mallet excursion that sounds of a play. Vinnie's compositions hold their own piece with the previous jazz solos. very well in the tunefulness department, Although about half the tracks include especially the infectious waltz "House on Paulo Stagnaro's Afro-Latin hand percus- Hoxie Road" and the most traditional bal- sion, it is used mostly as peripheral sea- lad, "Hellenized." soning, not to enforce a tropical beat. His Ellington's "In My Drummer Billy Williams Jr. dominates Solitude," reimagined as "Solitary with his tom-toms on the most tropical of Consumer," is distinguished by a lustrous Victor's originals, "Song for Chelle." But tenor sax lead, incisive pizzicato solo from what makes this album so attractively lis- Peter, and strong input from Bruce both tenable is the bright, sparkling jazz vibe, comping and soloing. In fact, with the one infused with Victor's integration of leader playing a crucial but deferential steel pans into the mainstream of jazz role as composer and accompanist-facilita- improvising. tor, the album's most distinctive voices are Chris' keening sax and Bruce's muscular Vinnie Sperrazza leads his quartet at but fluidly melodious piano. Korzo, March 28, and Cornelia Street The drummer's meaty, bravura solo on Underground, March 31. Victor Provost James Williams' "Alter Ego" is a highlight and his band play the music of Bright of the program, as is the tandem soloing Eyes at Jazz Gallery March 9.

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CLUBS & HALLS

UPPER MANHATTAN (Above 70th Street) AARON DAVIS HALL: At City College. 138 Convent Av at W133rd St. www.adhat ccny.org. 212-650-6900. Mar 31: 7:30pm $30/20 adm Elio Villafranca. BILL’S PLACE: 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7th Avs). www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212- 281-0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill Saxton Bebop Band. CAVATAPPO: 1712 1st Av (bet 88th & 89th Sts). www.cavatappo.com. 212-987-9260. Sets/adm: Mon 7-10pm free adm Roger Lent Solo; Tues 8-10pm $10; Thurs 9-11pm $10; Sat Brunch 12-3pm free feat Gabrielle Stravelli. Mar 2: Dennis Joseph; 7: Bucky Pizzarelli Trio; 9: Marianne Sollivan; 14: Ken Peplowski; 16: Mike Casey; 21: $5 Jam w/Mike Sailors; 23: Jon-Erik Kellso; 30: “King” Solomon Hicks. The CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK: 160 Convent Av at 138th St. www.ccny.cuny.edu. 212-650-7000. Mar 24: 7pm $20/10 adm Akiko Tsuruga Trio. CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet 92nd & 93rd Sts). www.cleopatrasneedleny. com. 212-769-6969. Sets: Early (E), Late (L); Sun E 4-8pm, L 9pm-1am; Mon-Tues E 8- 9pm, L 10pm-1am; Wed-Thurs E 7-11pm, L 11:30pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat E 8pm-12am, L 12:30-3am. Free adm/$10 min. Trios except Mon&Thurs Duets. L Jam. Residencies: Sun E Open mic w/Keith Ingham, L Kelly Green Duet; Mon Jon Weiss; Tues Marc Devine; Wed E Open mic w/Les Kurtz, L Nathan Brown; Thurs L Kazu; Fri: L Ben Zweig; Sat L T. Kash. Mar 2: Ken Simon; 3: Satchamo Mannan Qrt; 4: Michika Fukumori; 9: Joel Fass; 10: Libby Richman; 11: Kayo Hiraki; 16: Dan Furman; 17: Cate Cosco; 18: Allan Rosenthal; 23: Sonelius Smith; 24: Dona Carter; 25: Fuku & Chihiro; 30: Joe Bonacci; 31: Denton Darien. GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster. 310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001. MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC: 120 Claremont Av & 122nd St. 212-749-2802. www.msmnyc.edu. Mar 30: 7:30pm Justin DiCioccio w/MSM Jazz Orch. MINTON’S: 206W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). 212-243-2222. www.mintonsharlem.com. Sets: Sun 6:30- 10pm, Wed-Thurs 7-9pm, Fri-Sat 7-10:30pm, Sat + 11pm Jam, Sat-Sun 12-3pm Brunch (B). Mar 3-4: Philip Dizack; 5: Kristina Koller; 10: Emmet Cohen; 17: Josh Lawrence; 18: B Glenn Crytzer Quintette, 7pm Steve Carrington; 19: B Dandy Wellington; 24: Laurin Talese; 25: B Glenn Crytzer Quintette; 26: B Dandy Wellington; 31: King Solomon Hicks. NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM: 58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348- 8300. www.jmih.org. $10 don. Mar 2: 7pm ; 4: 2pm Saturday Jam; 11: 3:30pm Vinyasa Jazz Flow; 12: 1pm Jazz for Curious Listeners feat Zah! Intergenerational Jam; 14: 7pm Session Stories Pt.3 w/Christian McBride; 30: 7pm Bill Charlap.

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PARIS BLUES: 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd at 121st St. www.parisbluesharlem.com. 212-222-9878. Sets: Early (E) 5-9pm, Jam 9pm-1am. Free adm. Sun: E Double G & the Possee, 9pm 1st & 3rd La Banda Ramirez, last Elliot Pineiro & Sumbaswing. Mon: John Cooksey & Spontaneous Combustion; 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 unless otherwise noted: Early (E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. Residency (R): Sun 5-8pm Jam w/Lu Reid. Mar 2: L Leah Hinton; 3: E Jon Sheckler Trio; 5: 5pm R, 8-11pm The Shrine Big Band; 8: E Shevelovin' Qrt; 9: E Gabe Condon Band; 12: R; 15: L Laughing Boy; 16: E Joe Pino Qnt; 19: R; 20: E-L Julio Botti & the South American Jazz Project; 21: E Elise Wood Duo; 24: E Jun Miyake Trio; 26: R; 28: E Florian Klinger Gp; 31: L Jacob Varmus Trio. 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. Mar 1: E Sebastian Acosta; 2: E-L Guillermo Gregorio/Art Bailey; 3: E Men of Jazz; 6: E-L Andrew Kushnir Trio; 9: E-L Jeremy Powell; 10: E Gabe Condon Band; 10: L Alita Moses Band; 12: 9-10pm Nathan Bohach Gp; 13: E Greg DeAngelis; 14: E-L Andrew Schiller; 15: E Drew Cooper; 16: E-L Chris Bacas; 18: E Nick Di Maria; 21: E Jhoe Garay Guitar Trio; 21: L Julia Karosi Qrt; 23: E-L Art Baron & friends; 25: E NY Jazz Force; 26: E-L Julphan Tilapornputt; 28: E Elise Wood Duo; 29: E-L Bill Stevens Trio; 30: E-L Nick Finzer; 31: E The Freshtones. 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 Qrt, L Smoke Jam; Tues (R) E Mike LeDonne & Groover Qrt, L Emmet Cohen Organ Trio; Wed (R) E Lezlie Harrison, L Mel Davis B-3 Trio; Thurs L Nickel & Dime OPS; Fri L 03/3,17&31 John Farnsworth Qrt, 03/10&24 Patience Higgins & Sugar Hill Qrt; Sat L Johnny O’Neal & friends. Mar 1: R; 2: Champian Fulton Qrt; 3-5: Willie Jones III Qnt; 6-8: R; 9: Carolyn Leonhart Qnt feat Helen Sung; 10-12: Charles Tolliver & New “Music Inc.”; 13-15: R; 16: Sxt; 17-19: Heads of State; 20-22: R; 23: Neal Smith Qrt; 24-26: Renee Rosnes Qrt; 27-29: R; 30: Jochen Ruckert Qrt; 31-Apr 2: Azar Lawrence Qrt. ST PHILIP’S CHURCH: 204W 134th St at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. 917-882- 9539/www.vtyjazz.com. Mar 5: 4-7pm $25 adm Sunday Serenade series feat Francisco Mela Cuban Jazz Machine. SUGAR BAR: 254W 72nd St (bet Bway & West End Av). 212-579-0222. www.sugarbar nyc.com. Sets: 8pm/$10 adm unless other- wise noted. Residencies: Wed: Electrikana; Thurs 9pm Open Mic w/Sugar Bar All Star Band. Mar 4: 9pm Irini Res & the Jazz Mix; 10: 8:30pm Abe Ovadia Trio; 17: Rob Silverman Qrt; 24: $15 Joe Bonacci. SYMPHONY SPACE: 2537 Bway at 95th St. 212-864-5400. www.symphonyspace.org. Bar Thalia (BT). Mar 5: 6pm Vince Giordano-

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There's a Future in the Past, 7pm BT Hendrik Helmer Trio; 9: 9pm BT MJ Territo Trio; 12: 6pm Vince Giordano-There's a Future in the Past, 7pm BT Jay Rattman & The Mini-monic w/spec guests Jim Saporito & Harrison Hollingsworth; 16: 9pm BT Dor Sagi; 17-18: 8pm The Ashley Bouder Project/The New York Jazzharmonic; 23: 9pm BT Alexis Parsons; 24: 9pm BT Rale Micic's Guitar x 2 series feat Ed Cherry. 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 (R) 9pm 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 by Rob Middleton & Glenn Drewes. Mar 1-4: John Pizzarelli Trio + spec guests; 2: 6pm Charito & John di Martino Trio; 4: 6pm Jay Leonhart; 5: 6pm Alexis Cole, 9pm R; 7- 11: & Mokoto Ozone Duets; 9: 6pm Axel Tosca Laugart; 12: 6pm Joe Alterman Trio, 9pm R; 14-18: ; 16: 6pm Borislav Strulev; 19: 6pm Eric Comstock + Barbara Fasano, 9pm R; 21-25: The Tristano Project feat Helen Sung, Greg Osby, Jaleel Shaw; 23: 6pm Fleurine; 26: 6pm Purchase Latin Jazz Orch, 9pm R; 28-Apr 1: Eliane Elias; 30: 6pm Rob Silverman Qrt. : 57th St & 7th Av. 212-247- 7800. www.carnegiehall.org. Mar 3: Django A Gogo Music Festival Stephane Wrembel w/, Stochelo Rosenberg, Larry Keel, Ryan Montbleau, David Gastine, Nick Anderson, Thor Jensen, Ari Folman Cohen & Nick Driscoll. 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. Mar 1: E-L Harry Belafonte B’day celeb; 2: E-L Moth To Flame Jazz; 3: E-L Brian Pareschi & The BP Express; 4: E Audrey Silver, L Jovino Santos Neto Trio; 9: E Steve Shapiro ElectriQuartet, L-N 3D Rhythm of Life; 10: E Jocelyn Medina Gp, L Greg DeAngelis Qnt; 11: E Stan Chovnick & friends, L Earprints; 16: E Ross Kratter Electric Project feat Bob Franceschini; 17: E Grupo Los Santos, L SUM w/Steve Belvilus; 18: E Nir Naaman Qrt; 23: E Tuomo Uusitalo Qrt feat Kari Antila; 24: E Mthakathi, L Rachel Therrien Latin Jazz Qrt; 25: E Dan Greenblatt Gp; 26: E Simona De Rosa Qrt; 30: Emilio Teubal Trio; 31: E New Aires Tango, L Irka Mateo y La Tirindanga. 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 $35, Mon- Wed $30, Thurs-Fri $40, Sat $45; $10 min. Mar 1-2: 03/1 $40 Nicole Henry; 3-5: MVP Jazz Qrt; 6: Loston Harris; 7: $35 Tessa Souter; 8-9: 03/8 $35 Houston Person & Eric Person; 10-12: Ted Nash Qnt; 13: $35 The New York Youth Symphony Jazz Band; 14: Quinteto Diego Schissi; 15-16: 03/16 $35 Aaron Goldberg Trio feat Leon Parker; 17-19: Michele Rosewoman & New Yor-Uba; 20: Michael Bisio Accortet; 21: $35 Claire Daly; 22: $35 Tynan Davis; 23: Qrt;

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24-26: Victor Goines Qrt w/spec guest Don 212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early Vappie; 27: $35 The Manhattan School of (E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late Music; 28: $35 Brubeck Institute Jazz Qnt; (L) 10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st 29: $35 Emilio Solla & Bien Sur; 30: $40 Trio Thurs: E Amy Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe; M; 31: DIVA Jazz Orch. Late Night w/Mar 1-4: 2nd Thurs: E Nicole Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E Tessa Barry Stephenson; 7-11: Adam Moezinia; 14- Souter; last Wed: E Paul Jost; last Fri: E 18: Bruce Harris; 21-25: Patrick Bartley; 28- Kendra. Mar 7: E Sari Kessler Qrt. Apr 1: Steven Feifke. BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212- IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St at 529-5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: Bway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454. Sun 8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30- Mon-Tues: 8-11pm Vince Giordano & The 7:45pm, Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat Nighthawks. 7:30,9:30& 11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582-2121. drink min/set except Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink www.theiridium.com. Sets: 8:30pm. Mar 1-3: min/set, E free. Trios unless otherwise noted. $50/65 adm Meshell Ndegeocello; 21: $25/35 Mon-Thurs: E Emerging Artists series; Mon: L Aziza Miller. Vocal Mondays series. Residencies (R): Sun JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212- Peter Mazza, Wed L Jonathan Kreisberg. Mar 885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets/adm: Sun 1: E Tommy Holladay/Vanisha Arleen Gould, 12-2:30pm, Mon-Tues 8-11pm, Wed-Sat 8- L R; 2: E Flavio Silva, L Kevin Clark; 3: 9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $40 buffet, Mon-Tues Sebastian Noelle; 4: Jerome Sabbagh; 5: R; free/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $17/$20 min, Fri- 6: E Paul Jubong Lee, L Valentina Marino; 7: Sat $32/$20 min. Residencies (R): Sun Jazz E Sam Zerna/Jay Rattman, L Caroline Davis; Brunch w/Tony Middleton; Mon Jam w/Iris 8: E tba, L R; 9: E Jeff Miles, L Nadav Remez; Ornig. Mar 1: Alexis Parsons Trio; 2: Hendrik 10: Jack Wilkins; 11: Jan Sturiale; 12: R; 13: Meurkens Qrt; 3: Jay Clayton/Sheila Jordan E Mark Phillips, L Nora McCarthy; 14: E Qrt; 4: Mark Sherman Gp w/spec guest Joe Prawit Siriwat, L Aleksi Glick; 15: E Alicyn Magnarelli; 5-6: R; 7: Angelo DiLoreto Solo; Yaffee, L R; 16: E Peter Amos, L Tony Mata; 8: Vicki Burns Qrt; 9: Gregor Huebner Qrt; 10- 17: Sheryl Bailey; 18: Jostein Gulbrandsen; 11: Duduka Da Fonseca & Brazilian Express 19: R; 20: E Alan Kwan, L Tammy Scheffer; feat Maucha Adnet; 12-13: R; 14: Jay G. 21: E Sagi Kaufman, L Casey Berman; 22: E Seiden; 15: Harvey Diamond Trio; 16: Peter Amos, L R; 23: E NanJo Lee, L Perry Valentina Marino Qnt; 17-18: Joe Locke Qrt; 19-20: R; 21: Micah Thomas; 22: Nancy Smith; 24: Jochen Rueckert/Dayna Stephens; Valentine Qrt feat Harry Allen; 23: Yuka Mito 25: Mike Rood; 26: R; 27: E David Qrt; 24: Bucky Pizzarelli/Ed Laub Gp; 25: Kuhn/Patricia Wichmann, L Dana Reedy/Ed Stephanie Nakasian & Veronica Swift w/Tardo Cherry; 28: E Dan Hartig, L Kyle Moffatt; 29: Hammer Trio; 26-27: R; 28: tba; 29: Tony E Leandro Pellegrino, L R; 30: E Bobby Katz, Middleton Qrt; 30: Ayako Shirasaki Trio; 31: L Tony Romano/Lenny Sendersky; 31: Dario Lew Tabackin Gp. Chiazzolino. 131W 3rd St at 6th JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER: 10 Columbus BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258- Av. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. 9800. Appel Room (AR), Rose Theater (RT). Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am Late Mar 3-4: 8pm RT Eddie Palmieri, 7&9:30pm Night Groove series, Sun 11:30am&1:30pm AR Dave Douglas Metamorphosis; 17-18: Sunday Brunch. Adm varies. Mar 1: Donald 8pm RT Jazz at Lincoln Center Orch Harrison feat Henry Butler; 2-5: Lou w/ feat Walter Blanding; 31- Donaldson; 6: McCoy Tyner; 7-8: Keyon Apr 1: 7&9:30pm AR Joshua Redman Still Harrold & friends w/spec guests; 9-12: Roy Dreaming Qrt. Haynes B’day celeb w/spec guests; 13-14: tba; 15-19: Roberta Gambarini; 20: McCoy PAUL HALL: 155W 65th St (bet Amsterdam & Tyner; 21-26: Qnt; 27: James Bway). 212-769-7406. www.juilliard.edu. Mar Moody Jazz Scholarship Of New Jersey 6: 7pm Peter & Will Anderson tribute to Joe Youth Benefit; 28-Apr 2: /Ron Temperley. Carter Duo w/spec guest Russell Malone. SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Av at 54th St. (Citicorp Bld). www.saint Night Groove w/Mar 4: Phony Ppl; 10: peters.org. 212-935-2200. 1st Mon: 7:30pm Windows; 11: Chris McClenney; 18: Phony $5 adm International Women in Jazz Jam; Ppl; 25: Camp Lo. Sun Brunch w/Mar 5: Chris Wed: 1pm $10 don Midtown Jazz at Midday; Potter NYU Ens; 12: Katie Thiroux; 19: Sun: 5pm free adm Jazz Vespers. Mar 1: no Juilliard Jazz Brunch; 26: Pedro Giraudo show; 5: Fabian Almazan & Rhizome; 8: Art Tango Qrt. Lillard & Heavenly Big Band; 12: Mike Forfia The CAVE: At St. George’s. 209E 16th St at Qrt; 15: Mary Foster Conklin/Deanna Rutherford Pl. www.olmstedsalon.com. 2nd Witkowski; 16: 7:30pm Society Fri: 7:30&9:30pm $15 adm. Mar 10: Martina www.thedukeellingtonsociety.org; 19: Arturo DaSilva & Steven Feifke w/Strings. O'Farrill & the Boss Level Sxt; 22: Valerie CITY VINEYARD & WINE GARDEN: At Pier Capers/; 24: 7:30-9:30pm $20 26. 233 West St (bet Hubert & N Moore Sts). don Tribute to Paul Ash/Cobi & Paul Ash www.citywinery.com. 212-608-0555. Thurs: B'day celeb feat Frank Owens, Billy Harper 7&9pm free adm $10 don Riverside Jazz Qrt & Qrt; 26: Júlia Karosi Qrt; Night series. Mar 2: Bill Ware/Stephan 29: John Colianni Jazz Orch. Crump; 9&16: Mark Sherman; 23: Bill Ware/ The TOWN HALL: 123W 43rd St (bet 6&7th Jay Rodriguez; 30: Bill Ware/Joe Deninzon. Avs). www.thetownhall.org. 212-840-2824. CORNELIA STREET UNDERGROUND: 29 Mar 4: 8pm $49.50-125 adm Madeleine Cornelia St. www.corneliastreetcafe.com. Peyroux/Rickie Lee Jones; 18: 3pm 212-989-9319. Sets unless otherwise noted: Screening of The Cameraman w/spec guest Sun 8:30&10pm, Mon-Thurs 8&9:30pm, Fri- Bill Irwin, Vince Giordano & Nighthawks. Sat 9&10:30pm. Adm varies. 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12: 6pm Glasser/Taubenhouse, 8:30pm www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets: Michael Blanco Qrt; 14: Test Subjects, 7:30&9:30pm $15/10 adm, $22/12 Fri-Sat. 9:30pm CNQ; 15: Stephan Crump & Mar 2: Miho Hazama feat Jazz Composer’s Rhombal; 16: Igor Lumpert & Innertextures; Showcase; 3-4: $30-45 Steve Coleman & 17: 6pm David Lopato Qrt, 9pm Song Reflex; 9: Victor Provost & The Bright Eyes Yi/Vitor/Rogerio Trio, 10:30pm Song Yi Jeon Project; 10-11: Charles Altura; 16: Kevin Sun Qnt; 18: Michaël Attias Qrt; 19: Kathryn New Trio; 17: tba; 18: Phantom Station; 21- Christie Qrt; 21: Ryan Keberle & Carthasis; 22: Indiana University Plummer Sxt; 23: 22: Sebastian Noelle Qnt; 23: Alan Ferber Nerissa Campbell; 24: Qrt; 25: Nnt; 24-25: Gilad Hekselman Zuperoctave; Joe Fiedler Qnt; 29: no 9:30pm $60-40 Bucky 26: Ben Perowsky Trio; 28: Streams; 29: Pizzarelli; 30: Lara Bello. Andrew Rathbun Qrt; 30: Kyle Nasser Sxt; 31: JAZZ STANDARD: 116E 27th St (bet Park & Vinnie Sperrazza. Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212- The CUTTING ROOM: 44E 32nd St (bet 576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Madison & Park Av). 212-691-1900. www.the 7:30&9:30pm; $30 except Mon-Wed $25. cuttingroomnyc.com. Mar 5: 6:30pm $20/25 Residencies: Sun 1:30-3pm Jazz for Kids; adm Louis & Ella feat Trent Armand Kendall & Mon (R) Mingus Monday feat Mingus Big Natasha Yvette Williams; 12: 7:30pm $15/20 Band; Tues except 03/7 (R) Mobetta The Big Band feat Hendrik Tuesdays feat Maurice “Mobetta” Brown Meurkens. Ensembles. Mar 1-5: $35 George Coleman DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 Monroe B’day Celeb; 6: R; 7-8: Ben Wendel Gp; 9-12: St (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473- $35 03/10-11 Qrt; 13-14: R; 15-18: 0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com. Sun: $35 Qnt; 19: $25 Ralph Alessi 6pm In-Store shows. Mar 5: Lady Got Chops & This Against That; 20-21: R; 22: Dayna Festival feat Cheryl Pyle's Music Libre Stephens Gp; 23-26: $35 03/24-25 Steve Femmes. Kuhn B’day Celeb; 27-28: R; 29: Camille The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich & Bertault/Dan Tepfer Duo; 30-Apr 2: Chano Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431- Dominguez Flamenco Qnt. 9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-Erik JOE’S PUB: At Public Theater. 425 Lafayette Kellso & friends. St & Astor Pl. www.joespub.com. 212-967- FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675- 7555. Adm varies. Mar 4: 9:30pm Svetlana & 6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min. The Delancey Five; 5: 9:30pm Michael Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late Mwenso & Melting Pot feat Chris Pattishall; (L), Night (N); E 7pm except Sun-Mon&Fri 15: 9:30pm Gordon Webster. 6pm; L 9pm except Thurs&Sat 10pm, Fri add KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL: 33 10:30pm; N 1:30am except Sun 1am, Mon- University Pl at 9th St. 212-228-8490. Wed 12:30am. Residencies (R): Sun E Terry www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com. Fri-Sat: Waldo & Gotham City Band, N Brandon Lewis 9pm-1am. Mar 3-4: Cynthia Sayer/Conal & Renee Cruz; Mon N Billy Kaye; Tues E Saul Fowlkes; 10-11: /Cecil Rubin Zebtet; Wed E except 03/1 Raphael McBee; 17-18: Alexis Cole/David Finck; 24- D'Lugoff Trio + 1, N Ned Goold; Fri L The 25: Valerie Capers/John Robinson; 31-Apr 1: Supreme Queens; Sat N Greg Glassman. Mar Sean Smith/David Hazeltine. 1: E Miki Yamanaka, L Groover Trio, N R; 2: E LE POISSON ROUGE: 158 Bleecker St at Ivan Renta Qnt, L Saul Rubin Zebtet, N Paul Thompson St. www.lepoissonrouge.com. Nowinski; 3: E Uri Vallès López Qnt, L R + 212-796-0741. Sets: $20/25 adm. Mar 3: 7pm Jared Gold/Dave Gibson, N Ray Gallon; 4: E David Buchbinder feat Odessa/Havana; 10 Steve Carrington Qnt, L Raphael D'lugoff Qnt, 7pm Alternative Guitar Summit celebrates Pat N R; 5: E R, 8:30pm Jade Synstelien & FCBB, Metheny feat Nels Cline Trio, Rez Abbasi N R; 6: E Ben Paterson Duo, L Theo Hill, N R; Trio, Joel Harrison String Choir, Mike Moreno 7: E R, L Willie Martinez y la Familia, N Craig Trio, Nir Felder Trio, Liberty Ellman/Miles Wuepper; 8: E R, L Harold Mabern Trio, N R; Okasaki Qrt, Camila Meza/James Francies; 9: E Carlos Abadie Sxt, L Greg Glassman 16: 8:30pm Sunny Jain feat Red Baraat Qnt, N Ken Fowser; 10: E Emma Dayhuff, L R Festival of Colors; 27: 8pm Super-silent. + Chris Beck Qnt, N Avi Rothbard; 11: E METROPOLITAN ROOM: 34W 22nd St (bet. Vanderlei Pereira & Brazilian Jazz Qrt, L 5th & 6th Avs). www.metropolitanroom.com. Manuel Valera, N R; 12: E R, L Willie 212-206-0440. Sets unless otherwise noted: Applewhite Qnt, N R; 13: L Ned Goold Qrt, N Early (E) 7pm, Late (L) 9:30pm. Residency: R; 14: E R, L Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Tues L Annie Ross. Mar 11: E Ron Dabney Workshop; 15: E R, L Don Hahn/Mike feat Barry Levitt Jazz Qrt; 14: E Steven Camacho Band, N R; 16: L Lawrence Clark; Frieder Qnt; 19: E Dolores Scozzesi; 25: E 17: L R; 18: E Steve Blum Trio, L Camille Thos Shipley; 26: 4pm Lee Torchia. Thurman, N R; 19: E R, L Michael Thomas, N MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av & R; 20: L George Braith, N R; 21: E R; 22: E&N Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476- R; 23: L POD; 24: L R; 25: N R; 26: E R, L Ark 4346. Sets/adm: Early 8-10:30pm, Late (L) Ovrutski, N R; 27: N R; 28: E R, L Itai Kriss & 11pm-close; adm varies. Residencies: Sun L Gato Gordo, N John Benitez & Latin Bop; 29: John Merrill & friends; Tues L Jam w/Miki E&N R; 30: tba; 31: L R + David Weiss & Yamanaka & Adi Meyerson; Wed L Tony Point of Departure. Hewitt/Pete Malinverni; Thurs L Spike Wilner GREENWICH HOUSE MUSIC SCHOOL: 46 w/spec guest; Fri L Johnny O'Neal. Mar 1: Barrow St (bet 7th Av S & W 4th St). 212- Frank Kohl; 2: Spike Wilner; 3-4: David 242-4770. www.greenwichhouse.org. Sound Berkman; 5: Chris Flory; 6: Marc Devine; 7: It Out series: 7:30pm feat 03/4 $15/12 adm Champian Fulton; 8: Gilad Hekselman; 9: Michael Bates & Shostakovich Project, 03/16 Willerm Delisfort; 10-11: Gerald Clayton; 12: $20/18 Sylvie Courvoisier Duo w/Mary Jay Leonhart; 13: Mark Whitfield; 14: Katsuko Halvorson & w/Mark Feldman, 03/25 $25/20 Tanaka; 15: Mark Elf; 16: Bill O'Connell; 17- Wadada Leo Smith & Angelica Sanchez + 18: Michael Weiss; 19: Neal Kirkwood; 20: Angelica Sanchez Trio, 03/30 Sasha David Hazeltine; 21: Maucha Adnet; 22: Masakowski w/Masakowski Family Band, Massimo Farao; 23: Justin Kauflin; 24: Ethan 03/31 $18/15 Ralph Alessi Solo + Alex Koo, Iverson w/Albert “Tootie” Heath; 25: Ethan Mark Turner & Ralph Alessi; 23: 8pm $15 Iverson w/Albert “Tootie” Heath, L Ehud Michael Mwenso & The Shakes. Asherie; 26: tba; 27: Dred Scott; 28: Marianne JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl. continued on page 20

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owed waltz, contrasted by Al's syncopated solo selection on "Aloysius,' and they have a funky, finessed take on Eddie Harris' "Freedom Jazz Dance." "And He Called Himself a Messenger," is Gary's artful elegy to , who hired him as a Jazz Messenger in the early 1960s—an era VIRTUOSO WHOSE BOLD AND where all the group's members cut their broad discography includes everyone artistic teeth, which accounts for their sim- fromA McCoy Tyner, Art Blakey, Charles patico sound. Mingus, Max Roach and to "Speaking for myself, it felt so comfort- tours with Phyllis Hyman, saxophonist able playing with these guys," Gary and educator Gary Bartz has been all recalls. "We know each other, we know about the music ever since he heard Max how to play with each other, and we love and Art in Baltimore, where he was born the way each other plays. We all realize 76 years ago. Fortunately for him, Gary's that it's not about you; it's about the father owned a jazz club in Charm City music." where he practiced and jammed before Gary's fans appreciate his mercurial attending Peabody Conservatory and the muse, which was equally at home with Julliard School in New York. Miles' Bitches Brew sessions and Roy Since the 1970s, he's released dozens of Hargrove's Cuban recording, Habana. In recordings as a leader that run the gamut 2015, Gary was presented with the of stylistic idioms, from the Afro-Swahili- Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's centric albums of his Ntu Troop group, Jazz Legacy Award by Rep. John Conyers Harlem Bush Music, and I've Known Jr., who read a Congressional Resolution Rivers and Other Bodies, his Mizell on the House Floor in the saxophonist's Brothers-produced hit, Music is My honor. He also garnered the BNY Mellon Sanctuary, and The Red and Orange Jazz Living Legacy Award from the Mid- Poems. But while he is proud of the scope Atlantic Arts Foundation that same year. of his work, he—like other great artists— And Gary dispenses his vast and varied chafes at being typecast. knowledge as Jazz Studies Professor at the "I didn't set out to be a jazz musician. I Oberlin Conservatory of Music. set out to be a musician," Gary declares. "I tell my students any musician—I "I've had discussions with Duke, Mingus, don't care if you're playing rock 'n' roll, or Max, nobody likes that word. I'm a musi- if you're in the classical department— cian: I went on tour with Phyllis Hyman you're going to have to study music. You're and opened for the Spinners and the going to have to go to the same sources, O'Jays. I've worked in African bands. I've because that's where the information is," arranged for reggae bands. And I resent Gary states. "I have a book, Phrasing and being segregated into some stereotype." Articulation, it has nothing to do with jazz. In 2014, Gary, bassist Buster Williams But it has everything to do with music. and drummer Al Foster joined forces at the And that's what I study. One of my stu- behest of pianist and played a dents was listening to a Bach duet, and he gig at Smoke Jazz & Supper Club in hom- said it sounds like . Of age to the great Tyner. The gig was such course, it does!" a success that they formed a co-op ensem- ble titled Heads of State, and released Heads of State appears at Smoke their debut CD, Search for Peace the fol- Jazz & Supper Club, March 17-19. lowing year. "We went in with one idea, and came out a group," the saxophonist says from his new home in Oakland. He returns for the group's follow-up CD, Four in One, featur- ing 11 tracks of jazz and popular standards and original compositions, with bassist David "Happy" Williams replacing Buster Williams. Anchored by Al's dancing and propul- sive polyrhythms, David's in-the-pocket basslines, and Larry's profound and puls- ing pianisms, Gary adds his sinewy and soulful alto and soprano sax signature on the mid-tempo Thelonious Monk-penned title track, John Lewis' "Milestones," and boppish up-tempo numbers like Charlie Parker's "Moose the Mooche," and Miles' "Sippin' at Bells." 's "Dance Cadaverous," is a deliciously, dark-shad-

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CHAMPIAN FULTON MEZZROW / MARCH 7 Not much on the far side of 30, Champian Fulton is a genuine jazz double threat, an insouciant singer in the swing-to-bop tradition who is also a singular pianist. Her 2016 album, After Dark, was a long overdue tribute to jazz and blues singer that solidified her reputation as one of jazz's brightest young voices. So, her new album, Speechless (Posi-Tone), comes as a surprise: It is a piano trio CD, sans vocals, and featuring nine of her own compositions, plus a swing-rocking version of "Somebody Stole My Gal." On it she reveals her indebtedness to, and fondness for, a largely overshadowed jazz piano tradition exemplified by Errol Garner and Red Garland. She explores it with a bassist at this gig, and brings a quartet to Smoke on March 2. GK DAVID AMRAM TRIBECA PAC / MARCH 9 There's no greater figure in music inspired by jazz than 86-year-young David Amram. He's the ultimate multi-instrumentalist, alumnus of , and Lionel Hampton's ensembles, a pioneer improviser on French horn and in world music, expansive composer/arranger, orchestrator, film scorer, conductor, book author: We can go on and on. David, who holds six honorary doctorates and is a mem- ber of the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, is still woefully underappreciated as a great American cultural icon in a class all his own. This tribute to David's continuing bril- liance and contributions includes woodwind veterans Paquito D'Rivera and Jimmy Heath, brass master Earl McIntyre, percussionist Bobby Sanabria, and the Amram Quartet featuring drummer Kevin Twigg, bassist Rene Hart and David's son, conga player Adam Amram. MGN KATIE THIROUX BLUE NOTE / MARCH 12 Brimming with bold sound and moment to moment finesse, Katie Thiroux’s playing expresses both individualism and reverence to the lineage. Her self-released debut record Introducing Katie Thiroux (2015) earned the bass player, singer and composer Best Debut awards from The Huffington Post, All About Jazz and the 2015 NPR Music Critics Poll. Katie’s refinement and dynamism as an artist developed as a result of her early exposure to music, receiving violin lessons at age 4 and acoustic bass lessons at age 8. Katie has played with such swinging artists as Geri Allen, Charles McPherson, Terrell Stafford, Lewis Nash and Jeff Hamilton, and mentors John Clayton and Tierney Sutton have encouraged her slick and soulful interpretations of the small ensemble sound. Her trio features Glenn Zaleski and Matt Witek. SJ CLAIRE DALY DIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA / MARCH 21 One of today's top baritone saxophonists who has been honored by the Jazz Journalists Association, Claire Daly made her mark as a star soloist during her time in the Diva Orchestra and in pianist Joel Forrester's small groups. Since going out on her own, Claire has proved to be a dynamic leader as well and her lyricism on her ungainly instrument is matched by her creativity in putting together superb bands playing innovative arrangements. This performance is her CD release party for 2648 West Grand Boulevard, which features jazz interpretations of Motown tunes from the Detroit years, a concept suggested by her producer Doug Moody. Claire, playing bari- tone sax and flute, is joined by guitarist Jerome Harris, pianist Steve Hudson, bassist Marcus McLaurine and drummer Peter Grant. KD DAYNA STEPHENS JAZZ STANDARD / MARCH 22 Playing with pureness of intention, saxophonist and composer Dayna Stephens admits always searching to find what’s singable. That search often results in live improvisa- tions and written compositions that challenge traditional concepts of harmony, push- ing phrasing and sending beautiful and unintentional melodies in unlikely directions. To hear his music is to fall in love with whatever instrument he uses to channel his ideas. A master of tenor, soprano and baritone and, more recently, Nyle Steiner’s EWI, Dayna has traveled and recorded with a cross section of such distinc- tive voices as Ambrose Akinmusire, Taylor Eigsti, Becca Stevens, Al Foster, Theo Hill, Roy Hargrove and . Dayna joins Taylor, Peter Bernstein, Larry Grenadier and the for release of Gratitude (Sunnyside, 2017). SJ By Ken Dryden, Ken Franckling, Seton Hawkins, Stephanie Jones, Geo 18 Nakasian and Swift by Martin Phillips. 179291_HH_March_0 2/21/17 12:48 PM Page 19

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NICK FINZER SMALLS JAZZ CLUB / MARCH 22 One would be hard pressed to find a trombone tone as strong in its robustness and as sonorous in its clarity than that of Nick Finzer. Nick has exhibited a style and grace far beyond his years as he calls upon classic and modern textures. With degrees from the Eastman School of Music and The Juilliard School, Nick's talents have been called upon by luminaries like Lewis Nash, Terrell Stafford and numerous others. Since releasing his debut album Exposition (2013), Nick has won several awards including the American Society of Composers and Performers' Herb Alpert Award for Young Composers in 2013 and 2015. Nick brings his sextet Hear & Now to Smalls for their NYC CD release show to celebrate their upcoming Hear & Now. EW

AKIKO TSURUGA CITY COLLEGE / MARCH 24 Arriving in more than a decade ago, Hammond organ extraordinaire Akiko Tsuruga has since established herself as one of the scene's most exciting young improvisers and leading lights on the instrument. While initially renowned for her tremendous collaborations with Grady Tate and with Lou Donaldson, Akiko has steadi- ly built her own reputation as a bandleader, fronting a series of top-notch ensembles capable of tackling anything from hard-swinging bop to slow-burning R&B, with some dynamic and catchy original works thrown in for good measure. At her City College performance, Akiko is joined by Charlie Sigler on guitar and McClenty Hunter on drums, in what promises to be a must-see event for any fan of or —or Akiko Tsuruga. SH

LIL PHILLIPS SISTA'S PLACE / MARCH 25 Lil Phillips' vocal stylings have warranted glowing comparisons to the greats (think Dinah, Ella and Sarah) from the likes of Lionel Hampton, Benny Powell and others in the know. With that said, listeners can count on her to deliver her unique interpreta- tion of each song, whether she's delving into jazz, pop, blues or gospel. Lil's debut album, Pull Out Those Dreams, featuring originals written by her late husband, bassist Jim Phillips, garnered positive reviews and stirred anticipation for her upcoming soph- omore release, A Lot of Livin' to Do. Though Lil often appears in a big band setting, hearing her perform with a small ensemble in this intimate space should be a special treat. EK

STEPHANIE NAKASIAN AND VERONICA SWIFT JAZZ AT KITANO / MARCH 25 Singers Stephanie Naskasian and her rising-star daughter Veronica Swift team up for a musical tribute to pianist Hod O'Brien. The bebop pianist, who was Stephanie's hus- band and longtime accompanist, and Veronica's dad, died in November. Part of their Kitano program will include fresh lyrics to some of Hod's original instrumental compo- sitions. Stephanie, who toured with Jon Hendricks and Company in the early 1980s, puts her own swinging stamp on a wide range of jazz material. Veronica, now 22, was runner-up in 2015's Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competition. Like her moth- er, she has developed an uncanny talent for emulating instrumental solos. When they do it as a two-horn combo, it's doubly riveting. Their backing trio includes pianist Tardo Hammer, bassist Paul Gill and drummer Andy Watson. KF

JOHN COLIANNI SAINT PETER'S CHURCH / MARCH 29 Pianist John Colianni is a delightful swing pianist inspired by Art Tatum but open to incorporating a wide range of styles. John's formidable technique and creative impro- vising earned him his nickname "Johnny Chops" and he placed third in the first Thelonious Monk Jazz Piano Competition. For several years Colianni toured as the pianist in groups led by Lionel Hampton, Mel Tormé and Les Paul, appearing on sev- eral recordings. Recently he has been focused on composing and writing arrangements for The John Colianni Jazz Orchestra, which includes musicians who worked with Ellington, Basie and Hampton. John's charts blend music of the later swing era with modern sounds. His 17-piece band is currently working on a new CD for Patuxent Music. This noon concert features John's orchestra and vocalist Jamie Rae. KD nie Jones, George Kanzler, Elzy Kolb, Michael G Nastos & Eric Wendell 19 179291_HH_March_0 2/21/17 12:48 PM Page 20

continued from page 16 Momentum, N R; 12: 1pm-PM R, E Lezlie Harrison Qrt, L Jerry Weldon Gp, Solivan; 29: Sheryl Bailey & Harvie S; 30: N R; 13: E Andrew Gould Qrt, L-N R; 14: E Adam Birnbaum; 31: . Spike Wilner Trio, L Steve Nelson Gp, N R; NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH: 269 Bleecker 15: E Dave Glasser Qrt, L Harold Mabern St (bet Jones & Cornelia Sts). 212-691-1770. Trio, N R; 16: E Behn Gillece Qrt, L Ed Cherry 1st Fri: 8&9:30pm free adm All Things Project Trio, N tba; 17: E Andy Fusco Qnt, L Freddie www.allthingsproject.com. Mar 3: Mark Hendrix Qrt, N R; 18: PM Andrew Forman, E Patterson & Brass Symbiotica. Michael Cochrane, L Freddie Hendrix Qrt, N NEW SCHOOL JAZZ PERFORMANCE R; 19: 1pm-PM R, E Johnny O'Neal Trio, L SPACE: 55W 13th St, 4th Fl. 212-229-5488. The DG 5tet, N R; 20: E Adam Larson Qrt, L- www.newschool.edu/jazz. Mar 31: 2pm free N R; 21: E Spike Wilner Trio, L Lucas Pino adm Jane Ira Bloom. Nnt, N R; 22: E Chet Doxas Qrt, L Nick Finzer NEW YORK CITY BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E Sxt, N tba; 23: E Willy Rodriguez Gp, L Carlos 11th St (bet Bway & University). 212-222- Abadie Qnt, N Sarah Slonim; 24: E Ralph 5159. www.bahainyc.org. Tues: 8&9:30pm Lalama & Bop-Juice, L Charles Ruggiero Qrt, $10/15 adm. Mar 7: Cecilia Coleman Big N tba; 25: E Dave Stryker Qrt, L Charles Band; 14: Mike Longo NY State of the Art Ruggiero Qrt, N R; 26: 1pm-PM R, E Tap Jazz Ens w/Ira Hawkins; 21: Paul Hefner Gp; Dance w/Michela Lerman, L Neal Smith & 28: Jay D'Amico Gp. Donald Vega Qrt, N R; 27: E Manuel Valera Trio, L tba, N R; 28: E Ehud Asherie Trio, L NORTH SQUARE: At Washington Square Hotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal. Steve Nelson Gp, N R; 29: E Stafford Hunter www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212- Qnt, L Benny Benack Gp, N R; 30: E Mark 254-1200. Sun: 12:30&2pm free adm Jazz Zaleski Band, L Mike Fahn Gp, N tba; 31: E Brunch Trios. Mar 5: Roz Corral w/Gilad Joey “G-Clef” Cavaseno Qrt, L George Hekselman & Matt Clohesy; 12: Roz Corral Colligan Qnt, N R. w/Josh Richman & Jay Leonhart; 19: Hilary SPECTRUM NYC: 121 Ludlow St 2nd Fl (bet Gardner; 26: Alexis Cole. Delancey & Rivington Sts). 212-533-5470. www.spectrumnyc.com. Mar 31: 9-10pm NUBLU 151: 151 Avenue C (bet 9th & 10th Sts). www.nublu.net. Mar 11: 8-11pm $20 Roberta Piket Qrt. adm Alternative Guitar Summit feat Nels The LOFT OF THOMAS ROCHEN: 100 Cline Solo, Rafiq Bhatia Trio, Adam Rudolph Grand St (bet Green & Mercer Sts) 6th Fl. & Go Organic Guitar Orch, John Schott Trio. [email protected]/860-841-6141, [email protected], [email protected]. NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ: 236E 3rd St (bet Avs B & C). www.nuyorican.org. 212- Mar 10: 7:30pm $20 don Esa Pietila Qrt. 780-9386/212-505-8183. Sets: 9:30pm. Tues: The STONE: 2nd St at Av C. www.thestone $10 adm Latin Jazz feat 1st Tues Chembo nyc. com. Adm varies. Tues-Sun: 8&10pm Corniel, 2nd Tues Bronx Conxión, 4th Tues weekly residencies. Mar 1-5: Oscar Noriega; Willie Martinez & La Familia Sxt; 1st Wed: 7-12: Jon Irabagon; 14-19: Denman Marone; $13 All That - Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz; 1st Sat: 21-26: Robert Dick; 26: 2-6pm New England $15 Banana Puddin’ Jazz series feat Rome Conservatory; 28-Apr 2: Steven Bernstein. Neal + Jam. Mar 4: 9:30pm $15/20 Lady Got SUBCULTURE: 45 Bleecker St at Lafayette Chops Festival feat Sheryl Renee, Joy F. St. www.subculturenewyork.com. 212-533- Brown, Patsy Grant. 5470. Mar 10: 7:30&10pm Tigran Hamasyan. ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL: 196 Allen St at SUBROSA: 63 Gansevoort St (bet Washington E Houston St. www.rockwoodmusichall.com. & Greenwich Sts). www.subrosanyc.com. 212-477-4155. Mar 9-10: 7:15pm Julian Lage 212-997-4555. Sets: 8&10pm, Tues 7&9pm. & Chris Eldridge; 17: 8:30pm Daniel Bennett; Residencies (R): Mon Latin Jazz Monday; Sat 26: 8pm Elsa Nilsson. 11pm Habana Nights w/03/4&18 Los SHEEN CENTER: 18 Bleecker St @ Elizabeth Hacheros, 03/11&25 Gerardo Contino Y Los St. www.sheencenter.org. 212-925-2812. Habaneros. Mar 1: 7:30&9:30pm Matt Sets: 7:30pm. Mar 11: Kenny Werner/ Geraghty & Trade Winds feat Zé Luis; 4: Wadada Leo Smith; 23: Roger Kellaway/ 11pm R; 6: Calixto Oviedo & Cuban Jazz Peter Beets. Train; 7: Luisito Quintero; 9: 7:30&9:30pm SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th Hiromi Suda w/spec guest Romero Lubambo; Av. 212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets: 10: 9pm Orquesta El Macabeo; 11: Vanito Afternoon (PM) Sun 4:30-7pm, Early (E) 7:30- Brown, 11pm R; 13: R w/Oscar Hernandez; 10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-1am, Night (N) 1- 14: Dayramir Gonzalez & Habana Entrancé; 4am; jam following N; adm varies. 18: 11pm R; 21: Spanish Harlem Sxt; 25: Residencies (R): Sun 1pm Vocal masterclass Lena Burke, 11pm R. by Marion Cowings, PM Ai Murakami Trio feat The TREEHOUSE: 833 Bway at 13th St, 3rd Sacha Perry, N Hillel Salem; Mon L except Fl, #6. 646-335-5506. Mar 11: 8pm $10 adm 03/27 Ari Hoenig, N 03/6&13 Jonathan Lena Bloch Trio. Barber, 03/20&27 Jonathan Michel; Tues N TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 03/7&21 Jovan Alexander, 03/14&28 Jon 199 Chambers St. www.tribecapac.org. 212- Beshay; Wed N 03/1,15&29 Aaron Seeber; 220-1460. Mar 4: 7:30pm $30/20 adm Monk- Fri N 03/3,17&31 Corey Wallace; Sat N in-Motion feat David Gibson Qnt w/Freddie 03/4&18 Brooklyn Circle, 03/11&25 Philip Hendrix; 9: 8pm $45/50 Highlights in Jazz Harper. Mar 1: E Robert Edwards Gp, L Dan feat Salute to David Amram w/Paquito Pratt Qrt, N R; 2: E Tim Hegarty Qnt, L Nick D'Rivera, Jimmy Heath, Earl McIntyre, Bobby Hempton Band, N tba; 3: E Tardo Hammer Sanabria, David Amram Qrt. Trio, L Emmett Cohen Trio, N R; 4: PM Tuomo Uusitalo, E Tommy Campbell & Vocal-Eyes, L VILLAGE VANGUARD: 178 7th Av S at 11th Emmett Cohen Trio, N R; 5: 1pm-PM R, E St. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com. Johnny O'Neal Trio, L Richie Vitale Qnt, N R; Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: $30/1 drink min. 6: E Brian Melvin & Bimebop, L-N R; 7: E Residency (R): Mon Vanguard Jazz Orch. Theo Hill Trio, L Gp, N R; 8: E Mar 1-5: Craig Taborn Qrt; 6: R; 7-12: Bill Owen Howard Trio, L Luke Sellick Sxt, N tba; Frisell Trio; 13: R; 14-18: Bill Frisell Qrt; 19: 9: E Mike Clark Gp, L Klemens Marketl Sxt, N Bill Frisell Trio; 20: R; 21-26: Trio 3 + 1; 27: Sarah Slonim; 10: E Bruce Williams Sxt, L R; 28-Apr 2: Peter Bernstein Qrt. 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2013; a recognition of its historical signifi- cance. "It's great getting to play the giants of this music, to get to focus on the music for almost a week," Helen says, pointing out that in Lennie's era it wasn't unusual for a band to be at a club for weeks or even months, and to have the same musicians together on the road for a year or more. "That's what moves the music forward, you don't want to play the same way every night. Now, the mind-set and experience is different, you usually don't have the luxu- ry of a week or a month to get into the music. But if you have a five-day gig, by the third or fourth night the music starts to shift. That's the great thing about jazz— it lives in the moment. It could be more free by the end of the week; who knows what will happen." In addition to prepping for the upcom- ing Tristano gig, Helen is focused on fin- IANIST AND COMPOSER HELEN ishing a new album, Sung With Words, PSung isn't shy about taking on chal- part of a Chamber Music America/Doris lenges. Case in point: When she was invit- Duke Foundation grant project. Despite ed to play a tune of her choice for Jazz at what the title may seem to imply, don't Lincoln Center's Handful of Keys concerts, expect to hear vocals by Helen on the she wasn't daunted to learn that the JALC upcoming release. "No, no, no," she Orchestra didn't have a chart for her pick, declares, laughing. "I wrote the songs but I McCoy Tyner's "Four by Five." She volun- don't sing!" Instead, it's a collaboration teered to write one herself. It became her with Dana Gioia, the California state poet third big band arrangement, after having laureate and former chairman of the done a couple while in the BMI Jazz National Endowment for the Arts. "We Composers Workshop. Helen played her wrote the songs together and did a concert, take on "Four by Five" at the Handful of it has been great fun," Helen says. The CD, Keys concerts last October and during a which will be out later this year, includes week on the road with the JALC Orchestra trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, vocalist when she subbed for regular pianist Dan Charenée Wade, reed maven John Ellis Nimmer. and others. She credits her BMI workshop experi- Helen is also a regular with the Mingus ence and the input she received from Jim Big Band on Monday nights at Jazz McNeely, Andy Farber, Ted Nash and Standard. "I used to think I wanted to Mike Holober with giving her the confi- write to blend classical and jazz, then I dis- dence to take on the writing project. But covered Mingus and realized, Oh, some- her fascination with jazz and her philoso- body's already done it," she notes. "I'm so phy of lifelong learning also keep her open impressed with Mingus' music, I love it. to new experiences, among them tackling And it continues to be relevant—his the music of pianist Lennie Tristano at protest songs are staggering." Birdland this month. Learning jazz after years of studying The Chicago-born Tristano was a jazz classical music "felt like being thrown into innovator who made his way to New York the deep end of the pool," says the pianist, in the mid-1940s, and was Metronome who views finding her voice in the music as magazine's Musician of the Year in 1947. an ongoing process. "I don't want to take He played bebop with Charlie Parker, myself too seriously, but I would like to Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach, and is said create something of lasting beauty and to have been the first bandleader to try his value," Helen muses. "I fell in love with hand at free group improvisation. Lennie this music for a reason." With an abun- pioneered explorations into atonal music dance of projects on her plate, "Sometimes and experimented with overdubbing, lay- I feel a little bit overwhelmed. But this is ering multiple piano parts on some of his what I wanted, so I'm grateful and I'm recordings. A respected educator for more enjoying the ride." than three decades, Lennie's students included Charles Mingus, Warne Marsh, The Tristano Project, featuring Lee Konitz, Connie Crothers and others. pianist Helen Sung, saxophonists While Lennie may not have the name Greg Osby and Jaleel Shaw, bassist recognition of some of his prominent stu- Ben Allison and drummer Matt dents and colleagues, he's far from forgot- Wilson, performs at Birdland March ten: His 1949 Crosscurrents album was 21-25. inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in

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continued from page 20 $20 adm Larry Cooper & Standard Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com. Experience; 12: 7pm $20 Gene Bertoncini; Residencies: Sun 9pm-12am Tango 25: 7:30pm $15 Lena Bloch/Roberta Piket. w/Fernando Otero; Mon 10pm Ron Affif Trio; I-BEAM: 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com. Tues 11pm $10 Evolution Jam by Revive Sets: 8:30pm $15 don. Mar 3: 8pm Carol Music; Thurs: 11pm&12am $15 Roman Diaz Liebowitz/Nick Lyons Duo, 9pm Carol Midnight Rumba; Sat 10,11:30pm&1am Liebowitz Qrt; 11: 7:30pm Barcelona meets Monika Oliveira & The Brasilians. Mar 6: Brooklyn, 8:30pm Eva Novoa Trio, 9:30pm 10pm-2am VandoJam; 10: 10pm&12am Analog Sxt; 25: 8:30&9:30pm Zeena Parkins. Valery Ponomarev Jazz Big Band; 17: 8- JAZZ 966: 966 Fulton St. 917-593-9776. 9:30pm Dave Chamberlain & Band of Bones; www.jazz966.com. Fri: 8:30-11:30pm $15 22: 8&9:30pm Lou Caputo & the Not So Big don. Mar 3: Seasoned Elegance feat Tulivu- Band. Donna Cumberbatch. KORZO RESTAURANT & BAR: 667 5th Av (bet 19th & 20th Sts). 718-499-1199. BRONX www.facebook.com/konceptions. Tues: 9&10:30pm $10 don/$10 min Konceptions Music series by James Carney. Mar 7: 9pm AN BEAL BOCHT CAFÉ: 445W 238th St. Tim Berne Trio, 10:30pm Anna Webber Trio; 718- 884-7127. www.lindasjazznights.com. 21: 10:30pm Hank Roberts/Tim Berne Duo; 1st Wed: 8&9:30pm $25-10 adm Linda's Jazz 28: Vinnie Sperrazza. Nights. Mar 1: Rale Micic Qrt. LITTLEFIELD: 622 Degraw St (bet 3rd & 4th BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE: 2155 Avs). www.littlefieldnyc.com. 718-855-3388. University Blvd at 181st St. Mar 4: 7:30-10pm $30/35 adm BK Collective www.bcc.cuny.edu. 718-289-5100. Mar 3: feat Aruan Ortiz, Miles Okazaki & Stephan 10am/workshop, 11:30am/set free adm Jay Crump w/Dan Garcia, Sameer Gupta & Arun Hoggard. Ramamurthy. HOSTOS: 450 Grand Concourse at 149th St. NATIONAL SAWDUST: 80N 6th St. 646-779- www.hostos.cuny.edu. 718-518-4455. Mar 8455. www.nationalsawdust.org. Mar 2: 10pm 25: 7:30pm $15/5 adm Tres Mujeres Josh Green & The Cyborg Orch; 15: 7-10pm Magníficas feat Annette Aguilar, Jenn Jade $29/35 adm Alternative Guitar Summit feat Ledesna & Laura Andrea Leguía. Dither Guitar Qrt, Steve Mackey/Jason RIVERDALE Y: 5625 Arlington Av. 718-548- Treuting, Joel Harrison & The Resophonic 8200. www.riverdaley.org. Mar 22: 7:30pm Guitar Orch, Steven Bernstein & guests; 18: $35-15 adm Jazz at the Riverdale Y w/Ted 11am Jazz For Kids feat Michael Hearst; 21: Rosenthal feat Mike Rodriguez, Joel Frahm. 7pm Nils Økland; 24: 7pm Jog Blues Trio. ROULETTE: 509 Atlantic Av at 3rd Av. www.roulette.org. 917-267-0363. Sets: BROOKLYN 8pm/$25-15 adm. Mar 1: Travis Laplante + Battle Trance; 2: Taylor Ho Bynum & PlusTet; 4: Don Byron & Works For Qrt; 17: Robin 65FEN: 65 Fenimore St. www.65fenmusic Holcomb Qrt; 20: Tomeka Reid Qrt; 28: The series.tumblr.com. Mon: 9&10pm $10 don Jazz Passengers. 65Fen Music series. Mar 6: 9pm Patrick RYE RESTAURANT: 247 S. 1st St. 718-218- Castillo/Mihai Marica, Ty Citerman, Andrea 8047. www.ryerestaurant.com. Wed: La Rose/Domenica Fossati, Pat Muchmore, 9:30&10:30pm A.E. Randolph Presents Charles Waters/Domenica Fossati, 10pm tba; series. Mar 8: 9:30pm Grey McMurray Trio, 13: 9pm Greg Chudzik Solo, 10pm Andrew 10:30pm Hank Roberts/Gerald Cleaver Duo; Smiley/Nick Podgurski; 20: 9pm Charlie 15: Tim Berne Trio; 22: 9:30pm Little Cobweb, Burnham/Joanna Sternberg, 10pm tba; 27: 10:30pm Ideal Bread; 29: 9:30pm Jean 9pm Sebastien Ammann, 10pm Jessie Rohe, 10:30pm tba. Bielenberg/Asher Kurtz/Aaron Rourk. SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl. 440 GALLERY: 440 Sixth Av. 718-499-3844. www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452. www.440gallery.com. 1st Sun: 4:40pm $5 Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E) don Me, Myself and Eye. Mar 5: Charlie 7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm; $10 Burnham. adm. Mar 2: L Simon Alexander; 3: E BAMCAFÉ: 30 Lafayette Av. 718-636-4100. Omurasu, L Zorya; 5: N The Kevin Harris www.bam.org. Sets: 9pm free adm. Mar 10: Project; 6: L Chase Baird Gp; 7: L $12 Joan Belgrave; 11: Lady Got Chops Festival Lehcats; 8: E Quartetto Tomassini; 9: E Ryan feat Kim Clarke; 31: Graham Haynes. Carraher Gp; 10: 8pm Dale Wilson Big Band BAR CHORD: 1008 Cortelyou Rd. 347-240- w/spec guest Fiete Felsch; 12: 7:30pm $20/25 6033. www.barchordnyc.com. Sun: 9pm Anne Garcon & Now + Destiny Music Gp + Cortelyou Jam. Mar 6: 9pm Middle Blue; 14: Naomi Raine; 13: 8pm Artyom Manukyan; 14: 9:25pm Adam Minkoff/Michael Eaton/Al E free Jan Sturiale Trio; 15: E-N Daryl Chen + Street/Todd Caldwell/Sean Dixon. Kevin Quinn; 17: E The 4 Korners Live w/spec guest The Flowdown; 23: E $8 BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope. www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177. Dominant Funktion; 28: Kaoru Watanabe; 29: Residencies: Sun 9pm Stephane Wrembel; E Stuart Mack; 30: L Take Off Collective. Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Tues 9pm Slavic Soul SIR D’S LOUNGE: 837 Union St. 718-623- Party; Wed 10pm Mandingo Ambassadors. 9065. www.facebook.com/Sirdslounge. Mon: 8-11pm Monday Night Big Band Jazz. Mar 6: BRIC ARTS: 647 Fulton St. 718-683-5600. Kevin Blancq & the KBQ Big Band; 13: GMT www.bricartsmedia.org. Mar 9: 8pm $15/18 Express; 20: Rob Bennett Big Band; 27: Neal adm Red Baraat + Huntertones. Kirkwood Jazz Orch. BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF 456 Nostrand Av at Jefferson MUSIC: 58 7th Av. www.bqcm.org. 718-622- SISTAS’ PLACE: 3300. 1st Fri: 7pm $5 adm Open Stage. Mar Av. www.sistasplace.org. 718-398-1766. Sat: 4: 8pm $10 adm Brooklyn Jazz Wide Open 9&10:30pm $20/25 adm. Mar 4: Pamela series feat Lee Konitz Qrt; 30: 8pm $15 Hush Hamilton Gp; 11: Akua Dixon; 18: Tulivu- Point. Donna Cumberbatch; 25: Lil Phillips. 367 The DRAWING ROOM: 56 Willoughby St #3. WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER: www.drawingroommusic.com. Mar 11: 7pm continued on page 24

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-*" -", Ê 9Ê / NEW JERSEY JAZZ Gary Walker, “Morning Jazz Host”, WBGO, 88.3 FM/wbgo.org WARREN WOLF GATEWAY CENTER 2 / MARCH 1 Since age 3, Warren Wolf has expressed himself musically on vibes, marimba, piano and drums. Initially guided by his father, Warren's palette of mallets has taken him from classical training and performance, jazz studies at Berklee and onto jazz stages around the world. His playing can be quite muscular, as demonstrated as part of Christian McBride's People Music CD (Mack Avenue), or inventively moving as part of the SFJazz Collective. Warren's own recordings, like Convergence (Mack Avenue) display absolute beauty one moment, or a gritty alongside guitarist the next. Warren's improvisational talents can shine on a Bobby Hutcherson nugget, glimmer on a Hoagy Carmichael chestnut or have the crowd up moving to one of his soulful originals, a variety he shares at Gateway with bassist Curtis Lundy. THE HOT SARDINES COUNT BASIE THEATRE / MARCH 2 It's a great American music story. A New York City actor meets a Parisian-born writer at an open jam session and from there The Hot Sardines were born. Bandleader "Bibs" Palazzo, singer Miz Elizabeth and their powerhouse musicians fuse musical influ- ences of New York, Paris, New Orleans and more into an exciting trip back to the 20s, 30s and 40s, with a modernist approach to Fats Waller, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Billie Holiday and Django Reinhardt. The Sardines' latest recording, French Fries + Champagne (Decca) shows a continued love for a rambunctious past, with "Running Wild," "When I Get Low, I Get High" from the /Chick Webb era, even a French-fried version of Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love," with "Comes Love" adding a bubbly touch. VIRGINIA MAYHEW INC RESTAURANT / MARCH 8 Jazz Times magazine describes tenor saxophonist Virginia Mayhew as "jazz for the people...shot through with the blues, human with body heat, alive with many emo- tions. She is vividly expressive with intriguing ideas." Virginia has shown it all through her work with Kenny Barron, Al Grey, Frank Zappa, James Brown, Chico O'Farrill and Ingrid Jensen, in addition to Virginia's own recordings, including Mary Lou Williams - The Next 100 Years (Renma), selected by Downbeat as one of the best releases of 2012. Bored by convention, Virginia constantly reinvents, whether a Monk melody, classic, a dress up of a standard or her own considerable wealth of originals, in quartet, septet or part of the Duke Ellington legacy. Virginia features her trio for this Women's Jazz Month event. TOMOKO OHNO SHANGHAI JAZZ / MARCH 16 Tokyo-born Tomoko Ohno was first attracted to the piano when she was 4, and she never looked away. With a degree in Political Science, Tomoko moved to the United States to study music at William Paterson University, guided by masters Harold Mabern and Rufus Reid. Her talents were recruited by Wynton Marsalis, Slide Hampton, and the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni Big Band. For many years Tomoko has been a part of the Diva Big Band and Five Play Quintet. Her own musi- cal expressions cover a lot of ground, including swing, bebop, Bill Evans and Brazilian; her encounter with Argentinian guitarist Ricardo Lew is wonderfully doc- umented on From Tokyo to Buenos Aires (Midway Point Music). Tomoko joins master bassist and storyteller Jay Leonhart and noted drummer Sherrie Maricle.

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continued from page 22 Sun 7-10pm. Mar 1: Jay Orig Qrt; 4: Gil Parris Bedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. 718-384- w/spec guest; 5: Interplay Jazz Orch; 9: 1654. Fri: 10pm-2am free adm/2 drink min Latintology; 10: Jazz Phonics; 12: Joe Gerry Eastman Qnt w/spec guests + Jam. Roberts Trio; 15: Swing Sessions w/Dud Mar 2: closed; 4: 10pm Bayo Fayemi, Music; 19: Talisman; 23: Mombo Loco; 24: 11:15pm Keenyn Omari; 5: 9pm Jacob Underground Horns w/Orleans Brass; 29: Varmus, 10:15pm Peyton Pleninger; 9: 9pm Mind Open; 30: Cumbia Jazz Project; 31: Arnan Raz, 10:15pm Beekman; 11: tba; 12: Elew Trio. 9pm Corey Wallace DubTrio; 16&18: tba; 19: 9pm Dana Saul Trio, 10:15pm Nathan Bellott Qrt; 23: 9pm Benjamin Furman, 10:15pm Ken Ychicawa; 25: 10pm FRO; 26: 9pm Fuck NEW JERSEY Squad. BERGEN TEMPLE BETH EL OF NORTHERN VAL- CONNECTICUT LEY: 221 Schraalenburgh Rd. Closter. www.tbenv.org. 201-768-5112. Mar 4: 8pm Bucky Pizzarelli & friends. The 9th NOTE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 15 Bank St. Stamford. www.the9thnote.com. ESSEX BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH: 275W 203-504-8828. Market St. Newark. www.bethany- BUTTONWOOD TREE: 605 Main St. newark.org. 973-623-8161. Mar 4: 6-7:30pm Middletown. www.buttonwood.org. 860-347- Jazz Vespers feat . 4957. Sets: 8-10pm. Mar 4: Modern Riffs; 11: DORTHAAN’S PLACE: At Nico Kitchen + Bar Eric Mintel Qrt; 17: Joe Fonda/Kappa Maki. in NJPAC. 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466- FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY: 70 5722. www.njpac.org. Mar 12: 12pm $45/15 Sanford St. Fairfield. www.fairfieldtheatre.org. adm Jazz Brunch feat Rob Paparozzi. 203-259-1036. Mar 22: 7:45pm $28 adm GATEWAY CENTER 2: 2 Gateway Center. Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge w/Aoife 283-299 Market St. Newark. 973-624-8880. O’Donovan. Mar 1: 12-1pm Warren Wolf. FIREHOUSE 12: 47 Crown St. New Haven. 203-785-0468. www.firehouse12.com. Mar NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CEN- TER: 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466-5722. 24: 8:30pm $20 adm/10pm $15 Joe Fiedler. www.njpac.org. Mar 11: 8pm $49-89 adm RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: 80 East Ridge. /Billy McLaughlin. Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. SOPAC: 1 SOPAC Way. South Orange. 973- 203-438-5795. Mar 26: 8pm $35 adm Raul 313-2787. www.sopacnow.org. Mar 5: Lady Midón. Got Chops Festival feat Regina Bonelli; 19: The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old Lyme 7pm Dave Stryker; 24: 8pm Vinicius Inn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886. Cantuaria. www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30pm. TRUMPETS: 6 Depot Square. Montclair. 973- Mar 3: Davis Whitfield & Maniacs of the 744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com. Mar 3: Fourth Dimension; 4: Charnett Moffett; 10: 7:30-10pm Frank Piombo Qnt; 4: 8-11:30pm Eric Mintel Qrt; 11: Hector Martignon & Royal Scam-Steely Dan Tribute Band; 7: Foreing Affair; 18: Yvonnick Prene; 24: Fred 7:30-10pm One More Once Big Band w/spec Hersch Trio; 25: Dave Liebman Expansions guest Carl Allen; 12: 7:30-10pm Elisabeth Gp; 31: Donald Vega Trio. Cutler Trio; 17: Akua Dixon Qrt; 22: 8- 11:30pm Diane Moser’s Composers Big LONG ISLAND Band. HUDSON NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY: 2039 The JAZZ LOFT: 275 Christian Av. Stony Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City. www.njcu.edu. Brook. 631-751-1895. www.thejazzloft.org. 201-200-2000. Mar 13: 7:30pm $15/5 adm Sets/adm: 7pm $20-10. Wed: 7-8pm $10, Ken Fowser. 8pm $5 Jam w/The Jazz Loft Big Band. Mar 2: The Jazz Loft Big Band; 16: Rich Iacona & MERCER CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St. The Bad Little Big Band; 18: Frank Vignola/ Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609- Vinny Raniolo; 30: Interplay Jazz Orch. 695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/$10 LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY-POST: 720 min. www.jazztrenton.com. Mar 4: Josh Lee; Northern Blvd. Brookville. www.liu.edu/post. 11: James Stewart; 18: Jullian Pressley; 25: www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-2895. Mar 19: Joe Ford. 7pm $40-75 adm Chris Botti. MCCARTER THEATRE: 91 University Pl. LONG ISLAND WINTERFEST: Wineries Princeton. 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. East End of Long Island. Mar 2: 7:30pm Joey Alexander. www.liwinterfest.com. Mar 3-5,10-12&17-19: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY: Princeton. 609- Winterfest. 258-4241. www.princeton.edu/music. Mar 5: TRATTORIA GRASSO: 134 Main St. Cold 8pm $15/5 adm Small Gp I w/spec guest Spring Harbor. www.trattoriagrasso.com. 631- Walter Smith III; 28: 7:30pm free Steve 367-6060. Sets: Sun 12&6pm; Tues-Wed&Fri- Lehman & Sélébéyone. Sat 7pm; Thurs 6:30pm. Residencies: Sun 12pm Danny Marks, Mon Andrew Carroll, MIDDLESEX Wed Wayne Sabella, Thurs Frank O’Brien. DELTA’S RESTAURANT: 19 Dennis St. New Mar 3: Tony Middleton Trio; 4: Jim Cammack Brunswick. www.deltasrestaurant.com. 732- Duo; 5: Richie Iacona; 10: Mike Frost Band; 249-1515. 1st Sat: 6:30-10:30pm Dakota 11: Bryan Reeder/Zaid Shukri; 12: Frank Macleod. Mar 11: Bossa Brasil®. O'Brien; 17: Sympatico feat Toni Washington; DUE MARI: 78 Albany St. New Brunswick. 18: Noriko Ueda Duo; 19: Melody Rose/ www.duemarinj.com. 732-296-1600. Fri: Andrew Carroll; 21: Madeline Kole Trio; 24: 6:30-9:30pm free adm The New Brunswick Addison Frei Trio feat Tahira Clayton; 25: Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Mar 3: Kate Ayako Shirasaki/Noriko Ueda; 26: Gail Curran Duo; 10: Danielle Illario Duo; 17: Storm; 31: Phoebe Austin Trio. Vanessa Perea Duo; 24: Emma Larsson Duo; 31: Jackie Jones Duo. TREME: 553 Main St. Islip. 631-277-2008. www.tremeislip.com. Sets: Sat 8pm-12am; continued on page 30

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ANNETTE A. AGUILAR AND STRINGBEANS HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE / MARCH 25 New York City is filled with driven women like percussionist Annette A. Aguilar, whose life is dedicated to rhythms. Her band Annette A. Aguilar & StringBeans, a mix of Afro Cuban and Brazilian music, was formed in 1992 in NYC, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary at Hostos Community College. It’s called StringBeans in reference to the harp, the violin and the guitar Aguilar chose for the ensemble (with the term "strings"), but also to the Latin rhythms (with the term "beans"). It features Amy Quint Millan, piano; Ruben Rodriguez, bass; Benny Koonyesvky, drums; Deborah Resto, vocals; Karen Josephon, flute; Eddie Venegas, violin and trombone; Wilson La Fontaine, bongo, cajon and percussion and Annette on conga and percussion. The San Francisco-born is very involved with the NYC scene and she spends a lot of time teaching, among other places at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Jenn Jade Ledesna, Laura Andrea and LeguíaOverall are also part of this program billed as Tres Mujeres Magníficas del Jazz Latino. CHANO DOMINGUEZ FLAMENCO QUINTET JAZZ STANDARD / MARCH 30-APRIL 2 Innovators and people who redefine jazz music are essential. Flamenco star Chano Dominguez is one of them. He will be performing with the Chano Dominguez Flamenco Quintet at Jazz Standard at the end of the month. The ensemble features dancer and hand clapper Sonia Fernandez; singer Ismael Fernandez, who will also be clapping; bassist Alexis Cuadrado; and percussionist and drummer Jose Moreno. The sets are likely to bring about Chano's usual rhythmical surprises and improvisation- al delights. The list of musicians Chano has performed with is a testimony to his unique, outstanding vision: Paco de Lucia, Martirio, Paquito d'Rivera, Jack DeJohnette, , Jerry Gonzalez, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Michel Camilo, Chucho Valdes and George Mraz. On Feb. 24, the Grammy nominated pianist released Over the Rainbow (Sunnyside), a solo offering recorded live in Barcelona. BRIDGE CROSSINGS By Cary Tone OGER KELLAWAY, ONE OF THE had to be 85-100% his... I spent a year unheralded giants of jazz piano, has doing the research. playedR with , Ben Webster, Q- The new release is titled Many Moods Bobby Darin, . He keeps one of McCartney. Are McCartney's composi- foot on the pedal of tradition, the other tions more interesting vehicles for improvi- leaning into the future. sation than Lennon or Harrison's tunes? A- Yes, because of his early "swing" music influence. You'll understand when you hear my piece at the Sheen Center on March 23, 2017. I'm delighted to be part of the new "Jazz on Bleecker Street" series! Q- The three previous recordings were music associated with Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson and Bobby Darin. Why did you choose those projects? A- I was Darin's music director 1966-68. If you want to know how I feel about him, just listen to my arrangements on our album, Doctor Doolittle. Oscar was my main influence as a teenager, particularly his trio with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown. Out of our respect and admiration, Eddie Daniels and I chose Ellington's music for Q- Your musical life is so multi-dimen- the subject of our IPO CD, Duke at the sional it's hard to know where to begin. So Roadhouse, winner of Record of the Year let's begin with a recent development. from the French Jazz Academy. When did you start exploring Beatles Q- You've played with so many jazz music? giants. Say a few words about your work A- , in the 1960s. Recently, I with Clark Terry and ? was working on a concept for a concert A- Both major heroes! Our "Half Note" honoring Sir Paul McCartney. Each tune continued on page 27

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ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE

By Elzy Kolb

International woman of mystery and is excited that Wayne not only Tessa Souter first had the idea for her approved the lyrics, he's sharing publish- upcoming CD, Picture in Black and White, ing with her. "That was so good of him!" three years ago, but she took her time For now, Tessa is keeping the album's developing the project. The singer, compos- back story to herself, though she has occa- er and lyricist describes the album, which sionally alluded to it at gigs. After hearing will come out later this year, as "super her preview some of the material at clubs political, it makes a statement without recently, audience members have come for- naming names." But don't panic: Rather ward to share their own family stories with than being fueled by a global political situ- the singer. ation, the CD's inspiration was a stunning Regardless of the material or the topic, family revelation that Tessa learned about Tessa enjoys a high level of rapport with when she was 28 years old. her listeners, some of whom turn up at just about every gig, regardless of venue, or even country in some cases. Her gig announcement emails read like letters to dear friends, in which she flirts, shares jokes, and uses the shorthand language of those who know one another very well. With that in mind, it's somewhat surpris- ing that Tessa hasn't made a live record yet, though she likes the idea. "The studio is a challenge to some extent; there's always a little bit of nerv- ousness because of recording. The interac- tion with the band is good, but you don't have the adrenalin of being in front of an audience," she muses. "If I did record at a club, I'd have to be careful not to talk too much, or I'd have to put it out as a comedy Tessa Souter, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola album!" Tessa will preview material from Picture in Black and White will include Picture in Black and White—and maybe some of Tessa's tunes, some material by even reveal the source of inspiration—at singer and composer Vicki Burns, and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on March 7. familiar compositions like "Lonely The vocalist notes that the floor-to-ceiling Woman," "A Taste of Honey," and Wayne windows behind the Dizzy's bandstand Shorter's "Ana Maria." Though the songs have sometimes created a dramatic back- come from a variety of sources, all the drop for her performance, which was once words can be interpreted to apply to the enhanced by a rising harvest moon, and album's theme, which she's reluctant to another time by a stunning lightning share for publication at this time. storm. No telling what the weather will "It's a coherent album theme, there was bring this time, but listener can count on no forcing of anything to make it work. The stellar dynamic accompaniment from some lyrics fit my story," Tessa reveals. "You can of the musicians who appear on the album, interpret them how you like. For me, it's including Adam Platt on piano, Yotam about being survivors. We're here; it's not Silberstein on guitar, Sean Smith on bass all about sadness." and , drums. She composed the title tune, which shares its name—and nothing else—with String theory an existing Antonio Carlos Jobim song. "I When an artist has shown she can do had written lyrics for the Jobim tune, but just about everything, it's always interest- he doesn't ever sanction someone else's ing to see what she does when she has the lyrics. I didn't want to risk putting it out opportunity to turn her focus to her own with my lyric and then have to pull it." projects. That's what cellist, composer and Tessa also wrote words for "Ana Maria," singer Akua Dixon is doing these days.

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Rahsaan Roland Kirk to play in Broadway show bands to the Symphony for the New World to accompanying divas such as . Akua laughs as she recounts the time she got a call about a gig and put off the meeting until she could finish feeding her little ones (who grew up to be singer Andromeda Turre and drummer Orion Turre). Overhearing her mother talking to “Lauryn,” Akua’s already-savvy daughter figured out it had to be Lauryn Hill and insisted on going along to get an autograph on her well-worn and much-loved copy of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Now it's Akua's turn. "There's a differ- ence between creating art and working. Akua Dixon Sista’s Place and Trumpets Ultimately, it's not easy to play the music the same way every time," she muses. "To Akua declared herself retired a few have the space to create art, you have to years back, but don't interpret that to work. I'm glad I had the opportunity to do mean that she's turned into a couch potato. both in their own time. It was nice to be For starters, she's recorded a new album, able to rely on a paycheck, plus freelance Akua's Dance (Akua's Music), her fifth as a and teach. I had time for all of it, though leader since releasing Quartette Indigo now I wonder where I got the time and (Landmark) in 1994, and her third since energy!" 2012's Moving On (Akua's Music). "I decid- Listeners will be sure to hear some ed to jump in and go for it," she says. "It's excerpts from The Opera of Marie Laveau time for me to step out front." and other tunes from the CD when the cel- Akua's Dance mixes original composi- list celebrates the release of Akua's Dance tions, with a traditional spiritual, Sade's at Sista’s Place in Brooklyn March 11 "The Sweetest Taboo," an Aziza Miller and at Trumpets in Montclair on March tune, and more. "Aziza was my college 17. roommate, and later she was Natalie Cole's music director," notes Akua, who BRIDGE CROSSINGS...continued from page 25 played in Natalie's string section. "Aziza's ballad fits on the cello so nicely." The cel- years together in NYC, helped to "frame" list even lifts her voice—a rare occurrence my thinking as an improviser. Our friend- in recent years—on 's classic ships were a treasure! "Throw It Away." Q- What did you learn from playing Several of the album's originals are with great horn players? Ben Webster, drawn from an opera Akua has had in the Zoot Sims, Pee Wee Russell, Illinois works since the 1980s, based on the life Jacquet, to name a few. story of Marie Laveau, a voodoo queen A- Every player that you accompany renowned in 19th century New Orleans. has a lesson for you, in what's best for The cellist presented the first half of it in a them. Especially horn players because 1989 concert at the Henry Street Theater, they "breathe." It's different than "piano" then took a "long hiatus." thinking. Q- How did you get so deeply involved When writing music, Akua method is to with the music of Bobby Darin? "compose in my head, figuring it out math- A- Like horn players, every singer has wise and note-wise, then I put it on paper," the same lesson for you. I loved his she explains. "I can do a short tune this "sound," his "Swing," his energy. He way in spite of distractions, but a lengthy taught me "Stage performance timing!" piece needs greater focus." Since her post- Q- And I have to ask how you ended up retirement move upstate to Rhinebeck, working with Norman Lear and writing Akua has completed the opera's piano and the theme for "All in The Family"? vocal score, and even did some presenta- A- was working on a film tions recently. "I'm very excited about the for Bud Yorkin at the time. Dave recom- opera, it's great to be able to hear it with mended me to Norman. voices!" Q- Did you take chair in A classically trained veteran of the Art Pepper's late quartet? What do you stage and studio, Akua's musical career remember about Pepper? has spanned decades and genres. She has A- I'm not sure about the "Cables" ref- done everything from appear with James erence. My first impression of Art was that Brown at the Apollo to record with continued on page 29

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HOT FLASHES

By Seton Hawkins

Artists Talk Influences: David Weiss treated to a dizzying array of musical on Miles Davis' "Lost" Quintet styles, performed by a band that defies easy categorization. While the ensemble itself is IVEN HIS HIGHLY-ACCLAIMED not at all a copy of the Miles configuration project Endangered Species: The and sound, one certainly hears strong con- GMusic of Wayne Shorter, it should come as ceptual similarities in both bands' willing- no surprise that trumpeter and composer ness to try anything musically. David Weiss is highly influenced and "Everything in that period was unset- inspired by the legendary saxophonist. tled, which is when the best music is However, digging deeper into David's life made." David explains. "There were so and music turns up a more unexpected many different types of music they were source of inspiration: Miles Davis' so-called trying and I saw that you could take this "lost quintet," the woefully under-recorded music in a million different directions once gathering of Miles, Wayne Shorter, Chick you get well versed in everything." Corea, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette Point of Departure's latest record, Wake of the late 1960s. Up Call, truly does conjure up the image of music moving in a million different direc- tions. David and his ensemble—guitarists Ben Eunson and Travis Reuter, saxophon- ist Myron Walden, bassist Matt Clohesy and drummer Kush Abadey, along with earlier bandmates JD Allen and Nir Felder returning for guest spots—guide the listen- er through a remarkable musical journey, covering the music of great composers of the 1960s. At the same time, while they wind their way through beloved musical standards, the group performs each piece with freshness, vitality and a sense of David Weiss adventure that is utterly infectious. This source of inspiration becomes par- Indeed, taken from that viewpoint, ticularly clear when one listens to David's Point of Departure comes off as one of the Point of Departure ensemble. Created in most faithful descendants of Miles' late 2004, the ensemble gained momentum and 1960s work. By refusing to copy Miles or a unique identity in 2006 during a long- adhere strictly to any genre boundaries, standing residency at Fat Cat, when David the ensemble most effectively captures the found time to explore the possibilities of a essence of what he strove for in his music. smaller, piano-less group. Conceived as a David Weiss and Point of Departure vehicle to explore, re-examine and forge perform at Nublu on March 30 and at fresh takes on the breath-taking musical Fat Cat on March 31. To learn more, visit experiments in jazz and fusion during the www.davidweissmusic.com. late 1960s, Point of Departure has man- aged to examine and celebrate these clas- Festivals and Events sic works while still offering fresh musical Guitarist Joel Harrison curates a experiences for the listener, paired with a month-long series of events as part of his new and unique ensemble identity. annual Alternative Guitar Summit. For David, who encountered the lost Running throughout the month at venues quintet through bootleg cassette tapes in in Manhattan and Brooklyn, the summit college, Miles' ensemble provided a certain features celebrated figures like Pat sense of inspiration. "I've been attracted to Metheny, Liberty Ellman, Miles Okazaki, the energy of that band since I first heard Nels Cline, Steven Mackey and Elliot it," David explains. "It's intense! I've Sharp, while also introducing American always strived to be in a position where I listeners to four Norwegian guitar talents: could bring it like that. That wasn't neces- Ivar Grydeland, Bjørn Klakegg, Nils-Olav sarily the goal of Point of Departure, but it Johansen and Hakon Storm-Mathisen. For was more like a starting point for the band. a full list of concerts, artists and venues, Listening to Point of Departure, one is visit www.alternativeguitarsummit.com.

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FRESH TAKES

By Nick Dunston

TRUE TOUR DE FORCE, VOCAL- household, Tynan recollects, "I learned ist Tynan Davis hits at Dizzy's Club early on that the things we do, it's not for Coca-ColaA this month. Having a wide range the money; it's for the passion and all the of musical experience—whether it be opera, good that comes with it. I come from a place musical theatre, jazz or contemporary of such generosity and my family placed music—Tynan manages to keep her aura great importance and integrity as an artist throughout these on commitment different environments. and hard work," On connecting her many genres with a she says. "They common thread, Tynan says, "They're all at encouraged me to a certain level of storytelling. Whether it's find what made through various textures in Roomful of me happy and feel Teeth [a Grammy-winning vocal octet], or alive." telling a literal narrative in opera, or exploring the subtleties of language in jazz, Hear Tynan there is always a story happening that I'm Davis at Dizzy's trying to convey." Club Coca-Cola Coming from an inspiring musical on March 22.

The Lady Got Chops festival returns in BRIDGE...continued from page 27 March, with a wide range of events taking place throughout the tristate area. I had never spent enough time listening to Highlights include performances by him. What a wonderful player! Especially Bertha Hope and Kim Clarke, as well as his clarinet playing! If one of his "cell- a tribute to Abbey Lincoln. Visit mates" came to hear him, he'd start telling www.ladygotchops.com for a complete list- prison stories, in the middle of the set—for ing of participating venues and artists. maybe 15-20 minutes! A one-night-only extravaganza at Q- How has the music business Carnegie Hall on March 3 marks the 10th changed for you over your lifetime? anniversary of the Django A Go Go festi- A- The crafts have changed drastically. val. Headlined by Stephane Wrembel, the event also features an array of other Film composition, song writing—both top-shelf talents, including Al Di Meola, melody and lyrics—have suffered greatly Stochelo Rosenberg, David Gastine, Nick in the last 30 years, with VERY FEW Anderson, Thord Jensen and many more. exceptions, unfortunately! Visit www.djangoagogo.com for more Q- If there's an afterlife, one piece of details. music you've heard here you'll remember Brothers Peter and Will Anderson there? pay tribute to their mentor, the legendary A- Sir William Walton's Cello Concerto, Joe Temperley, with Blues for Joe, a or Brookmeyer; Miles; ; Kickstarter-driven tribute album and Stravinsky, etc. scholarship created in honor of the late Q- You're having a dinner party and saxophonist. On March 6, the brothers will can invite three musicians. Who would offer a free concert at Juilliard, featuring many of Joe's former students, to raise they be? funds for the scholarship. To learn more or A- Frank Zappa, Igor Stravinsky and to contribute, visit www.peterandwillan Ruby Braff. I once had the good fortune to derson.com. be invited to dinner at David Raksin's On March 24, Billy Harper, Jimmy house with Frank Zappa and Luciano Heath, Jeb Patton, Perri Gaffney, Jeree Berio…I'd like to do that again! Wade and more will convene at Saint Peter's Church to celebrate beloved pro- Roger Kellaway performs with ducer Cobi Narita's 91st birthday and Peter Beets at the Jazz On Bleecker pay tribute to her late husband Paul Ash, Street series at the Sheen Center in a concert and reception. For more infor- March 23. mation, visit www.saintpeters.org.

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continued from page 24 don suggested. Sets unless otherwise noted: 7-10pm. Mar 3: 8pm Sons of Pitches; 8: Jam; GEORGE STREET ALE HOUSE: 378 George St. New Brunswick. www.gsale 10: Charlie Hunter; 12: The Trio of OZ house.com. 732-543-2408. The New w/Omar Hakim & ; 16: bigBANG; 18: Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Tues: Middle Blue; 19: Dave Liebman & 8-11pm. Mar 7: Elise Wood Trio; 14: Alexis Expansions; 26: Wolff & Clark Expedition. Morrast Trio; 21: Najwa Parkins Trio; 28: MAUREEN’S JAZZ CELLAR: 2 N Bdwy. Audrey Betsey Welber Band. Nyack. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. 845- HYATT HOTEL: 2 Albany St. New Brunswick. 535-3143. www.newbrunswick.hyatt.com. 732-873- QUINN’S: 330 Main St. Beacon. www.quinns 1234. Thurs: 8-11pm free adm The New beacon.com. Mon: 8pm free adm Monday Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Mar 2: Night Jazz Sessions. Mariel Bildsten Qrt; 9: Sanah Kadourah Qrt; SENATE GARAGE: 4 N Front St. Kingston. 16: Iris Ornig Qrt; 23: Sylvia Cuenca Qrt; 30: www.senategarage.com. 845-802-5900. Mar Akiko Tsuruga Qrt. 9&23: 7:30&9pm $15 adm Jazzstock series INC RESTAURANT: 302 George St. New www.jazzstock.com feat 03/9 John Menegon Brunswick. www.increstaurant.com. 732-640- & Qrt East, 03/23 Giacomo Gates w/Don 0553. Wed: 8-11pm free adm The New Miller Trio. Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Mar 1: TURNING POINT CAFÉ: 468 Piermont Av. Sherrie Maricle & 3 Divas; 8: Virginia Mayhew Piermont. www.turningpointcafe.com. 845- Trio; 15: Mimi Jones Trio; 22: Elsa Nilsson 359-1089. Mon: 8-11:30pm $5 adm Monday Trio; 29: Joanna Pascale Trio. Jam by John Richmond. MONMOUTH COUNT BASIE THEATRE: 99 Monmouth St. Red Bank. www.countbasietheatre.org. 732- 842-9000. Sets: 8pm. Mar 2: $39.50-25 adm The Hot Sardines; 16: $89-30 Wynton Marsalis w/Jazz at Lincoln Center Orch. DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware Water Gap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424- MORRIS 2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Thurs 8-11pm, Fri- BICKFORD THEATRE: 6 Normandy Heights Sat 7-11pm. Adm varies. Residency (R): Rd. Morristown. www.njjs.org. 973-971-3706. Thurs Jam w/Bill Washer & friends. Mar 2: R; Mar 13: 8-9:30pm $15/18 adm Bix 3: Co-op Bop; 4: John Abercrombie/Rob Beiderbecke's B’day celeb w/Mike Davis All- Scheps Qrt; 5: Joanie Samra Trio; 9: R; 10: star Band; 27: $17/20 Joel Zelnik Trio Peter & Will Anderson Trio; 11: Bill Warfield & w/Annette Sanders. Hell's Kitchen Funk Orch; 12: Denny Carrig DREW UNIVERSITY: 36 Madison Av. Trio; 16: R; 17: Jay Leonhart, Tomoko Ohno, Madison. 908-273-7827. Mar 25: 7:30pm https://festivalofmusic3.eventbrite.com $50 adm Benefit for The Seeing Eye feat Rio Clemente, Marty Eigen, Carrie Jackson, Rob Paparozzi, Gordon Lane, Gene Perla. MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 100 South St. Morristown. www.mayoarts.org. 973-539-8008. Mar 6: 7:30pm $69-29 adm Rickie Lee Jones/Madeleine Peyroux. SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973- 822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm. Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm, Tues 6:30-9pm, Wed- Thurs 7-9:30pm, Fri 6:30&8:30pm, Sat 6:30&8:45pm. Closed Mon. Mar 3: Peter & Will Anderson Trio; 7: John Korba; 9: Todd Collins Trio; 10: Tony DeSare Trio; 11: SaRon Crenshaw Qrt; 15: Bucky Pizzarelli Trio; 16: Jay Leonhart Trio; 17: Jerry Vivino; 19: Daryl Sherman; 24: Claudio Roditi Qrt; 31: Jerry Vezza & Grover Kemble Qt. PASSAIC WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY: 300 Pompton Rd. Wayne. www.wpunj.edu. 973- 720-2371. Mar 4: 8pm Renee Rosnes/Bill Charlap; 26: 4pm Johnny O’Neal. SOMERSET WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER: 18 Stirling Rd. Watchung. www.watchungarts.org. 908-753- 0190. Mar 3: 8pm $18-10 adm ImpresaRIO series feat Rio Clemente. NEW YORK STATE

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JAZZ ANECDOTE BY BILL CROW Bill Crow's books "Jazz Anecdotes" and "From Birdland to Broadway" can be found at your favorite bookstore, and at www.billcrowbass.com along with many interesting photos and links. When Chip Jackson began working in ' group, he was reading the parts for tunes he hadn't learned yet. Elvin didn't want him to be reading the changes while playing his solo, so he reached across and turned Chip's part over. When his solo ended, Elvin turned it back again and gave Chip a big smile. On another night, Chip was winding down the solo chorus he was used to playing on one tune, and Elvin whispered, "You ain't finished yet!" That was Elvin's way of telling him to take another chorus. There was one tune in Elvin's repertoire that required the bass player to stay on an A minor pattern through the whole thing. If Chip tried to vary the pattern a little, Elvin would give him a negative look. So he asked him later, "How do you think about a tune like this?" Elvin replied, "You know what? We need to mesmerize them!"

Sherrie Maricle Trio; 18: Ken Peplowski; 19: ALVIN & FRIENDS: 14 Memorial Hwy. New Nancy Coletti Trio; 23: R; 24: Steve LaSpina Rochelle. www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant. Trio; 25: Nancy & Spencer Reed; 26: Skip com. 914-654-6549. Free adm. Mar 3: 7- Wilkins Trio; 27: 7:30-10:30pm The Water 11pm Jazmyn; 18: 7:30-11pm Peter Hand Gap Jazz Orch dir by Matt Vashlishan; 30: R; Trio; 31: 6:30-9:30pm $20 Bernhard Haaks 31: La Tonya Hall & Andy Milne. Qrt. SOUTH JAZZ PARLOR AT BERKS: At BEANRUNNER CAFÉ: 201 S Division & Doubletree. 701 Penn St. Reading. 610-375- Esther St. Peekskill. 914-737-1701. 8000. Mar 31: 7&9:30pm Berks Jazz Fest www.beanrunnercafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8- www.berksjazzfest.com feat Dr. Lonnie Smith 10:30pm $10 adm. Mar 2: Michael Attanasio; Trio. 4: Chip White Sxt; 10: Sheila Baptiste; 11: Ray Blue Qrt; 12: 5-8pm Sheila Baptiste; 25: Lady Got Chops Festival feat Erena Terakubo QUEENS Trio. EMELIN THEATRE: 153 Library Ln. Mamaroneck. www.emelin.org. 914-698- FLUSHING TOWN HALL: 137-35 Northern 0098. Mar 31: 7:30&9:30pm $59-47 adm Blvd. Flushing. www.flushingtownhall.org. John Pizzarelli. 718-463-7700. 1st Wed: 7pm $10 adm Jam FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 199N w/Carol Sudhalter. Mar 31: 8pm $42-20 adm Columbus Av at E Lincoln Av. Mount Vernon. Toshiko Akiyoshi & . www.pjsjazz.org. 914-636-4977. Mar 12: JACKSON ROOM: 192-07 Linden Blvd. St 5:15-9pm $25 adm Second Sunday Jazz Albans. www.jacksonroom.com. 718-525- series feat Jazzmeia Horn. 2387. Last Sat: 8&10pm $15 adm incl snacks/beverage feat Ed Jackson Qrt. Hot House is not responsible for LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: 34-56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274. any errors in the listings which may www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat 12- 5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm Guided have occured from late changes or Tours of Louis Armstrong House. incorrect information supplied to us. Please call the venues or check WESTCHESTER website for up to date calendars.

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot House Contributing Photographer Bassist Ricky Rodriguez has his priorities: when he arrived at his gig on a rainy night in January, he did- n’t remove his wet hat and jacket, but took care of his bass, drying off the case before opening it and join- ing Mike and Robert Rodriguez on the bandstand. First things first!

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