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190070_HH_Mar_0 2/21/18 9:53 AM Page 1 The only jazz magazine THE LATIN SIDE in NY in print, online and on apps! OF HOT HOUSE P31 March 2018 www.hothousejazz.com 92Y Page 17 Smalls Jazz Club,Deer Head Inn &The Falcon Page 10 Anat Cohen Michael Feinberg Cyrus Chestnut Martin Wind Birdland Page 21 Jazz at Kitano & Jazz Forum Page 10 Where To Go & Who To See Since 1982 190070_HH_Mar_0 2/20/18 6:39 PM Page 2 2 190070_HH_Mar_0 2/20/18 6:34 PM Page 3 3 190070_HH_Mar_0 2/20/18 6:34 PM Page 4 4 190070_HH_Mar_0 2/20/18 6:34 PM Page 5 5 190070_HH_Mar_0 2/20/18 6:34 PM Page 6 6 190070_HH_Mar_0 2/20/18 6:34 PM Page 7 7 190070_HH_Mar_0 2/20/18 6:34 PM Page 8 8 190070_HH_Mar_0 2/20/18 6:34 PM Page 9 9 190070_HH_Mar_0 2/20/18 6:34 PM Page 10 WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler ASSISTS HAVE A UNIQUE PER- Duduka's fluid, often airy polyrhythms spective on the jazz ensemble, from the propel Side B. "A Genius and a Saint" is bottomB up so to speak. They are at the cen- the tender opener, Scott (tenor sax) and ter of the pulsating engine that propels Anat blending the theme then interweav- bands; they're the very heart of the rhythm ing in tandem soloing, Bill's piano solo section. With that perspective, the best leading to the close. "Seven Steps to Rio," and most creative bassists often branch Martin's samba allusion to Germany's 7-1 out to explore composition and leadership, drubbing of Brazil at the 2014 Rio World assuming the helm of their own band, pro- Cup, high steps through solos from Scott's viding not only leadership but a repertoire tenor, Anat's clarinet, piano and drums of originals or selected pieces by others and with Maucha's Portuguese vocal. The arranged by the bassists. Bass players arco bass-led trio introduces "Sad Story," from two different generations and coun- Anat contributing a resonant clarinet solo tries have new albums that comprise this between Maucha's vocals in Portuguese Winning Spins: New Yorker via Germany then English, culminating in "love will Generation X-er Martin Wind, and Atlanta always shine." Millennial Michael Feinberg. "De Norte a Sul" is a reworking, with Light Blue, Martin Wind (Laika vocals, of Martin's early (1990s) composi- Records): Although a CD, it is presented as tion "The Cruise Blues" with spirited clar- two sides, like an LP, since it offers two inet and tenor sax. Maucha's wordless distinct recording sessions of five tracks vocals emphasize the yearning in each, by different bands led by Martin and "Longing," a delicate, floating bossa ballad featuring his compositions. Side A, Light, featuring a memorable pizzicato bass solo is the Martin Wind Quintet with Ingrid that reminds us how exceptional Martin is. Jensen, trumpet; Scott Robinson, reeds; Whatever Possessed Me, Michael Gary Versace, piano and organ, and Matt Feinberg (mfbass.com), follows the Wilson, drums. Side B, Blue, debuts a new bassist's The Elvin Jones Project, both a band, De Norte a Sul, with Anat Cohen, CD and touring band exploring the music clarinet; Scott, reeds; Maucha Adnet, of the influential John Coltrane Quartet's vocals; Bill Cunliffe, piano; Duduka da drummer. Noah Preminger, the tenor sax- Fonseca, drums, and Martin switching ophonist from that band is also featured in from acoustic bass to acoustic bass guitar this new working quartet, where Michael on two bossa-samba tracks. continues to delve into music by the semi- "While I'm Still Here," the Side A open- nal Coltrane group as well as other jazz er, spotlights Martin's pizzicato bass composers. Ian Froman, an incendiary immediately, as he limns the melody over drummer in the mold of Jones, rounds out Gary's organ and Matt's swinging brushes, the band along with pianist Billy Test. then takes the first solo. Scott swaggers in Michael's booming bass anchors and on tenor sax, Matt slapping a backbeat guides the quartet from the bottom, in an that continues as Gary and Matt duet and eight-song program, including two ver- riff back to the theme as the quintet takes sions, studio and live, of Coltrane's "Mr. it out. Scott plays the taragota, a Syms." Four cuts are noted as "Live in Romanian folk horn resembling a lower NYC," although no club is credited in the pitched clarinet, on the ballad "Rose," notes. blending it with Ingrid's muted trumpet. Thad Jones' "Lycra, Too?" is a highlight, Horn interplay and neat turnarounds adding Kebbi Williams' tenor sax, dueling mark "Ten Minute Song" as Scott's bass with Noah on a long opening two-sax sax, Ingrid's trumpet and (guest) Anat's cadenza coalescing into the theme with clarinet share solo and tandem space with rhythm, finally riffing under Billy's high- Gary's piano. flying piano solo. Michael's energy propels Martin's ballooning pizzicato notes, in the band and he solos mostly in codas, both ensemble and solo roles, dominate the lop- pizzicato and arco, although he shares solo ing ballad "February," with Ingrid and space with Noah on the Billy Eckstine bal- Scott (overdubbing alto and tenor saxes) lad, "I Want to Talk About You," a capti- circling the melody. With Matt on board, vating, contemplative conclusion to this humor is never far away and the fun bub- high energy album. bles forth on "Power Chords," Matt bash- ing big backbeats as Martin does a Jimi Martin Wind is joined by Anat Hendrix on arco bass and Scott honks on Cohen, Ingrid Jensen, Scott Robinson, his big bad bass sax, Gary's organ and Gary Versace and Duduka da Fonseca Ingrid's trumpet add to the calibrated in a CD release celebration of Light cacophony. continued on page 29 10 Cohen cover photo by Shervin Lainez, Wind by Olff Appold. 190070_HH_Mar_0 2/20/18 6:34 PM Page 11 Sign-up for our E-ALERT at www.hothousejazz.com and be the 1st to know when the latest Hot House is available on line PUBLISHER/MANAGING EDITOR: For advertising requests and listing Gwen Kelley (formerly Calvier) information contact Gwen Kelley [email protected] 203-434-4646/[email protected] COPY EDITOR: Yvonne Ervin Hot House Jazz Magazine is published monthly and all [email protected] copyrights are the property of Gwen Kelley. 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Mar 2: 8pm Renee Rosnes & Artemis w/Anat Cohen. 449 Lenox Av (bet 132nd & 133rd Sts). 449212-234-3298. LA: Sun: 4-7pm Patio Jazz; Thurs: 1-3:30pm Jazz & Dessert; Fri-Sat: 8:30pm. At City College. 138 AARONConvent DAVIS Av at HALL:W133rd St. www.citycollege centerforthearts.org. 212-650-6900. Mar 22: 7:30pm free adm Bobby Sanabria & Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orch. 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7th BILL’SAvs). PLACE: www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212-281- 0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill Saxton Bebop Band. At Carlyle Hotel. 35E 76th St CAFÉat Madison.CARLYLE: www.thecarlyle.com. 212-744- 1600. Sets: 8:45pm. Mon: Woody Allen & Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. Mar 6- 10: Bernie Williams; 20-24: John Pizzarelli. 2485 Bway (bet CLEOPATRA’S92nd & 93rd Sts).NEEDLE: 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; Mon John 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 1: Durrah David; 2: Libby Richman; 3: Denton Darien; 8: George Young Band; 9: Chip Shelton; 10: Alan Rosenthal; 15: George Stella Band; 16: Dona Carter; 17: Rudi Mwongozi; 22: Jesse Crawford; 23: Marcus McLaurine; 24: Phil Briggs; 29: Nick Masters; 30: Walter Williams feat Gitesha; 31: Carol Sudhalter. 308 Malcolm X Blvd at 125th St. 2nd GINFl. FIZZ: www.ginfizzharlem.com. 212-289-2220. Mon: 6-10pm. The Harlem Swing Dance Society free adm Swing Dance + $10 Christine Melton Jazz Qnt + guest Kiara Ray + Open Mic & Dancing. At Red Rooster. GINNY’S310 Lenox SUPPER Av (bet CLUB: 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001. At Aaron Davis Hall. 150 HARLEMConvent STAGE: Av at W135th St. 212-281-9240. www.harlemstage.org. Sets: 7:30-9:30pm. Mar 9: Marc Cary feat Terri Lyne Carrington, Reggie Workman, Sameer Gupta, Edmar Colón; 29: Jazz Then & Now feat conversa- tion bet Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah & Stefon Harris.