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WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler

N THIS AGE OF THE MP3 AND THE and Gil Evans inspires a lush version of Idownloaded song, the often sur- Tom Waits' "Soldier's Things," trumpet vives as little more than a compilation of caressed by the strings and woodwinds. tracks, neatly packaged for consumers as a Another outstanding ballad track is the marketing strategy. However, some musi- standard "Black Coffee," featuring cians still have more ambitious reasons for Dominick's one foray into plunger and creating records. Case in point: the two muted trumpet. Two songs are appropriat- offerings comprising this Winning Spins. ed from the pop charts: Cream's early rock Both CDs connect music to narrative, hit, "Sunshine of Your Love," riding on the creating pieces that tell or suggest a story original bass riff jazzily swung; and the apart from the music. For his release, Ari 2013 Grammy Record of the Year, Hoenig contructs a long narrative arc and "Somebody That I Used to Know," given an uses the tunes to reveal a connected story. electronic treatment and Beach Boys-like On the other hand, Dominick Farinacci vocal harmonies by Jacob. Larry con- chooses songs that tell or suggest individ- tributes the sly, tongue-in-cheek finale, ual tales, gathered together but independ- "Parlour Song." ent of each other. The Pauper & The Magician, Ari Short Stories, Dominick Farinacci Hoenig (Lyte Records), finds the drum- (Mack Avenue), finds the 30-something mer's quintet creating a soundtrack for a trumpeter fashioning often sophisticated, fantastical tale he wove for his children's elaborate versions of tunes culled from the bedtime story about a magician who takes worlds of pop, folk and jazz into distinctive, over the life of a pauper, making him "a highly suggestive narrative arcs. The pro- stooge for the magician's cruelest tricks." ducer is famed pop music auteur Tommy While there are some memorable solos LiPuma who, like the trumpeter, is a along the way from tenor saxophonist native of . The production is Tivon Pennicott, guitarist Gilad sleek and lush, recalling the pristine Hekselman and pianist Shai Maestro, the sounds and urbane tastes of mid-20th music is ensemble-oriented, achieving Century from the labels of Creed much of its impact and drive from collec- Taylor, whose CTI brand signaled jazz tive and polyphonal strategies. sophistication. The titular opening track builds tension The features not only over a martial tattoo from Ari as the others pianist Larry Goldings, often doubling on climb chordal ladders to build volume and organ, bassist Christian McBride and dynamic tension, solo passages flowing in drummer , but often adds leg- and out of the overall progressions. A endary session guitarist Dean Parks and tempo that races and retards powers "I'll percussionist Jamey Haddad, with Gil Think About It," a kaleidoscopic piece Goldstein playing accordion on four of the enticing with constantly shifting, overlap- ten tracks. Six tunes also add a string and ping solos. woodwind sextet, while two others feature Like Dominick, Ari explores near-East vocals and electronic instruments from scales and exotic riffs on "The Jacob Collier. Other," with engaging and tenor sax A New Orleans R&B vibe infuses the solos moving toward an Arab-bebop fusion. opener, the Gypsy Kings' "Bamboleo," The contrasting tension of double-timing Dominick paying tribute to his Louis drums and tenor sax in ballad mode makes Armstrong roots, especially in the stop- "Lyric" impressive. Tivon is at his most time breaks, surrounded by churning emotively yearning on the straight ballad rhythm and full ensemble sections and "Alana," the actual lyric highlight of the echoed by Mark Mauldin's trombone (in its album. "You Are My Sunshine" closes the only appearance). Percussive shakes and narrative on a jaunty note, the leader voic- rattles add to the south of the border flavor ing the melody with mallets on drum of 's "Senor Blues," with skins, then trading licks with tenor sax. multi-vocals from Jacob Collier, and the leader's "Afternoon in Puebla" as well as Dominick Farinacci plays at The Dianne Reeves' "Tango." Arabic scales and Side Door in Old Lyme on Aug. 6 and the muezzin-like vocals of Lebanese singer The Falcon in Marlboro on Aug. 7. Ari Mike Massy highlight Dominick's "Doha Hoenig's Trio is at Smalls Aug. 8 and Blues," inspired by his time in Qatar. 15 and he is in 's trio at The most lyrical period of Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Aug. 9-10.

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CLUBS & HALLS

UPPER MANHATTAN (Above 70th Street) ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR. STATE OFFICE BUILDING: 163W 125th St. (7th Av). www..org. 212-866-4900. Aug 18: 5pm free adm Yunior Terry & Son de Altura w/Yosvany Terry. CASSANDRA’S JAZZ & GALLERY: 2256 7th Av (bet 132nd & 133rd Sts). 917-435- 2250. www.cassandrasjazznyc.com. Sets: 9- 11pm. Mon: Phil Young Trio; Wed: Donald Smith & friends; Thurs: Jazzy Jam; Fri-Sat: Dr. Dwight w/spec guests. CAVATAPPO: 1712 1st Av (bet 88th & 89th Sts). www.cavatappo.com. 212-987-9260. Thurs: 9-11pm $8 adm/$10 min. Aug 4: Peter Maness & The Artisanals; 11: Jason Tiemann Trio; 25: Vanessa Parea. 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; Sat L T. Kash. Aug 4: Steve Elmer; 5: Masami Ishikawa; 6: Denton Darien; 11: Julia Banholzer; 12: Dan Furman; 13: Walter William; 18: Matt Baker; 19: Bob Albanese; 20: Richard Benetar; 25: JiSung Kim; 26: Chris Johanson; 27: Justin Lees. GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster. 310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001. Sets: 7:30&9:30pm $15 adm unless other- wise noted. Thurs: Marc Cary & The Harlem Sessions. Aug 5: $20 Gregorio Uribe; 6: Michael Mwenso & the Shakes; 13: Afro Yaqui Music Collective; 27: $25 Nicole Henry. GREAT HILL: Central Park West & 106th St. www.jazzmobile.org. 212.866.4900. Aug 13: 4-7pm free adm Jimmy Heath Big Band. GRANT’S TOMB: Riverside Dr & W120nd St. www.jazzmobile.org. 212-866-4900. Wed: 7- 8:30pm free adm. Aug 3: ; 10: Winard Harper; 17: Havana Harlem; 24: Bobby Sanabria. MARCUS GARVEY PARK: 122nd St at Manhattan Av. Free adm. Aug 5&12: 7- 8:30pm www.jazzmobile.org Jazzmobile JazzFest feat 08/5 Barry Harris, 08/12 Will Calhoun; 26-27: Jazz Festival www.summerstage.org feat 08/26 7-9pm Jason Lindner, Breeding Ground, The Antoinette Montague Experience, 06/27 2- 7pm Randy Weston African Rhythms Sxt, Cory Henry & The Apostles, The Artistry of Jazzmeia Horn, Charles Turner III. MINTON’S: 206W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). 212-243-2222. www.mintonsharlem.com. Sets: 7:30&9pm. Aug 6: Roberta Piket; 7: Gregory Generet; 14: Judi Jackson; 19: Alex Han Trio; 20: Emmet Cohen Trio; 21: Sari Kessler Qnt; 27: Linda Oh; 28: Tracy Young Qnt.

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NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM: 58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348- 8300. www.jmih.org. Aug 8&13: 11am-5pm Swinging Saturdays @ the Museum. 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 The Ramirez Gp, last Sun 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. RENDALL MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN: 59W 137th St, #61 (bet Malcom X Blvd & 5th Av). 212-283-2928. www.welcometoharlem calendar.com. Tues: 12-1:45pm $15 adm Harlem Afternoon Jazz series w/Craig Harris feat guest. Aug 2: Ahmed Abdullah; 9: Jason Marshall. RUMSEY PLAYFIELD: Central Park. 212- 360-2756. Aug 7: 6-10pm free adm SummerStage Festival www.summer stage.org feat Igmar Thomas & the Revive Big Band. 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. Aug 2: E-L Joe Abba Jazz Project; 4: L Jim Piela Project; 5: E Rachel Linkovsky Qnt, L Jacob Varmus Trio; 6: L B.J. Jansen; 7: R, 8- 11pm The Shrine Big Band; 11: E Elise Wood Duo; 12: L Matt Snow Gp, 8-9pm Gloria Isaiah; 14,21&28: R. 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. Aug 4: E-L Chris Bacas; 5: E Sasquatch; 6: L Nick Di Maria; 9: E Joe Breidenstine Qnt; 11: E-L Dan Block; 12: E Jon Sheckler Trio, L Benjamin Furman Project; 14: E Paulo Siqueira Qrt; 18: E-L Marshall Gilkes; 19: L Kristin Callahan; 21: L Berta Moreno Qnt; 25: E-L John Eckert; 31: 7- 9pm Jamhattan. 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. Residen- cies: Sun B Annette St. John Trio, L Willerm Delisfort Qrt; Mon (R) E Philly Meets NY Jam w/Orrin Evans, L Smoke Jam; Tues (R) E Mike LeDonne & Groover Qrt, L Emmett Cohen Organ Trio; Wed L 08/3&17 Camille Thurman Qrt, 08/10,24&31 Jovan Alexandre Qrt; Thurs L Nickel & Dime OPS; Fri L 08/5&19 John Farnsworth Qrt, 08/12&26 Patience Higgins & Sugar Hill Qrt; Sat L Johnny O’Neal & friends. Aug 1-2: R; 3-4: Judi Jackson; 5-7: Heads of State; 8-9: R; 10- 11: Reuben Wilson Qrt; 12-14: B’day Celebration feat Steve Nelson, Terell Stafford; 15-16: R; 17-18: Willerm Delisfort Project; 19-21: Peter Bernstein Let Loose Qrt; 22-23: R; 24-25: Dezron Douglas Black Lion Qrt; 26-28: Al Foster's Tribute to Charlie Parker; 29-30: R; 31-Sep 1: Freddie Bryant Brazilian Jazz Qrt feat Vanessa Falabella. SYMPHONY SPACE: 2537 Bway at 95th St. 212-864-5400. www.symphonyspace.org. Bar Thalia (BT). Mon: 9pm BT Open Mic w/D'Ambrose Boyd & David Pearl. Aug 12:

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3&7pm $45 adm The Joffrey Ballet School feat Jazz & Contemporary works; 14: 7pm BT free adm The New York Jazzharmonic Trio. MID-TOWN MANHATTAN

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B. B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL: 237W 42nd St (bet 7&8th Avs). 212-997-4144. www.bbkingblues.com. Lucille’s Grill (LG). Aug 5: 7:30pm LG Joey Morant & Catfish Stew; 8: 8pm Strictly Sinatra feat Michael Dutra Big Band Ens; 23-24: 8pm Al Di Meola. 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: Wed 5:30-7pm David Ostwald & Eternity Band; Fri 5:15-7pm Birdland Big Band by Tommy Igoe; Sat 6pm Eric Comstock & . Aug 1: 7pm Sara Gazarek; 2-7: The Django Festival Allstars w/spec guests Anat Cohen 08/2, Peter Beets 08/3-4, Jorge Continentino & Itaiguara Brandao 08/5- 6, Jazzmeia Horn 08/7; 4: 6pm Sean Harkness & Will Galison; 7: 6pm The Empathia Jazz Duo w/Mafalda Minnozzi & Paul Ricci; 9-13: Steve Kuhn Trio; 11: 6pm Rony Whyte; 14: 6pm Noah Haidu Qrt, 9pm Rolando Morales-Matos Sxt; 16-20: Renee Rosnes; 18: 6pm Beat Kaestli; 21: 6pm Borislav Strulev w/friends, 9pm Dominick Farinacci; 23-27: The Jazz Masters Play Monk w/John Abercrombie, Joey Baron, & Steve Swallow; 28: 6pm Joanna Strand & friends; 30-Sep 3: Charlie Parker B’day Celebration feat Vincent Herring, , w/spec guests Eric Alexander 08/30-09/1, Sheila Jordan 09/2-3. CLUB BONAFIDE: 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd & 3rd Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com. 646- 918-6189. Sets: Early (E), Late (L), Late Night (N); Sun E 7pm, L 9pm; Tues-Sat E 7:30pm, L 9:30pm, N 11pm. Residency (R): Sun L Brazilian Night w/Davi Vieira. Aug 3: E Mthakathi, L Abdoulaye “Djoss” Diabaté w/Mother Water; 4: E The New York Jazz Exchange, L Carlos Averhoff, Jr & iRESI; 5: L Karl Latham Gp w/Oz Noy & Alex Echardt, N Dermel Warren; 6: E Michael Sarian & The Big Chabones, L Ty Stephens & the SoulJaazz, N Nick Finzer’s Hear & Now; 7: N R; 9: E Ryan Carraher Gp; 10: E Tia Brazda, L Ignacio Rivas Bixio; 11: E-L Greg Lamy Trio; 12-13: E-L Michael Olatuja & Lagos Pepper Soup w/spec guests; 13: N Noël Simoné Band of Friends; 14: E The Lintet, L R; 17: E Supermambo, L Patrick Andy Band; 18: E Aimée Allen, L Andy Hunter & SPOKE; 19: E 1in2, L-N Camille Gainer Jones feat The Immortals; 20: E-L Gabriel Alegría Afro- Peruvian Sxt, N Ada Pasternak; 21: E The NY Jazz Flutet, L R; 24: E Katherine “Kool Kat” Farnham; 25: E Samuel Torres Gp, N Cookin’ Hooks w/Billy Ruegger; 26: E Afro Bop Alliance, L Zem Audu; 27: L The Chardavoine Band; 28: L R; 31: E The Mala Waldron Project, L Beledo. DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA: At Jazz @ Lincoln Center. 10 Columbus Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258-9800. Sets: 7:30&9:30pm; Late Night Sessions 11:30pm Tues-Sat. Aug 1: Julian Lee & friends; 2: Qrt; 3: John Ellis & Double-Wide; 4- 7: Ben Wolfe Qnt feat ; 8: Jazz House Kids w/Christian McBride; 9-10: Kenny Werner Trio; 11-14: Joey DeFrancesco Trio; 15: Claudia Acuña; 16-21: Trio Da Paz & friends feat Harry Allen & Maucha Adnet; 22:

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Marcus Strickland Qrt; 23-28: Trio da Paz & (L) 10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st friends feat Harry Allen & Maucha Adnet; 29: Thurs: E Amy Cervini; 2nd Thurs: E Nicole Fresh Cut Orch; 30-31: Tito Puente Jr. Band. Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E Tessa Souter; last Fri: E Late Night Sessions w/Aug 2-6: Victor Gould; Kendra Shank. Aug 6: E Ayana lowe w/spec 9-13: Jordan Pettay Organ Project; 16- guest Libby York; 10: E Jane Irving Qrt. 17&19: Evan Sherman Entourage; 20: Evan BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212- Sherman Big Band; 23-27: Noah Garabedian; 529-5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: 30-Sep 3: Julian Lee. Sun 8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30- IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582-2121. 7:45pm, Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat www.theiridium.com. Aug 2: 8pm $25 adm 7:30,9:30& 11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 Mona’s Hot Four; 10-12: 8&10pm $30 Javon drink min/set except Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink Jackson, & Billy Drummond; 15- min/set, E free. Trios. Mon-Thurs: E Emerging 16: 8pm $25/35 Tuck & Patti; 19-20: 8&10pm Artists series; Mon: L Vocal Mondays series. $30/40 Ed Palermo Big Band feat Napoleon Residencies (R): Sun Peter Mazza, Wed L Murphy Brock; 25-26: 8pm $25/35 Stanley Jonathan Kreisberg. Aug 1: E Mark Phillips, L Jordan; 27: 8pm $20 Solomon Hicks. Christine Tobin; 2: E Tommy Holladay, L Nick JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212- Brust; 3: E Jeff Miles, L R; 4: E Sam Zerna, L 885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets & adm: Sun Dan Rochlis; 5: Nelson Riveros; 6: Mike 12-2:30pm, Mon-Tues 8-11pm, Wed-Sat 8- Rood; 7: R; 8: E Peter Amos, L Michelle 9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $40 buffet, Mon-Tues Walker; 9: E Kyle Moffatt, L Caroline Davis; free/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $17/20 min, Fri-Sat 10: E Danny Hartig, L R; 11: E Tommaso $32/20 min. Residencies (R): Sun Jazz Gambini, L Sandro Albert; 12: Sheryl Bailey; Brunch w/Tony Middleton; Mon Jam w/Iris 13: Pete McCann; 14: R; 15: E Dave Juarez, Ornig; Tues except 08/30 Addison Frei Solo. L Dana Reedy; 16: E Flavio Silva, L Aug 1-2: R; 3: John Fedchock Qrt; 4: Alexis Sebastian Noelle; 17: E Bobby Katz, L R; 18: Parsons Trio; 5: Ted Rosenthal Trio; 6: Tony E Bobby Katz, L Marvin Dolly; 19: Michael Hewitt Qrt; 7-9: R; 10: Deanna Witkowski Valeanu; 20: Nir Felder; 21: R; 22: E Prawit Trio; 11: Chris Ziemba Qrt; 12: Noah Siriwat, L Gabrielle Stravelli; 23: E Dave Preminger/Frank Kimbrough Duo; 13: David Juarez, L Larry Newcomb; 24: E Paul Jubong Kikoski Trio; 14-16: R; 17: Katie Thiroux Trio; Lee, L R; 25: E David Kuhn, L Aleksi Glick; 18: Deanna Kirk Qrt; 19: Roberta Piket Qrt; 26: Nick Moran; 27: Jeff Barone; 28: R; 29: E 20: Lew Tabackin Trio; 21-23: R; 24: Asako NanJo Lee, L Lainie Cook; 30: E Sagi Tamura Duo; 25: Peggy Stern Qrt; 26: Joyce Kaufman, L Daniel Weiss; 31: E Paul Jubong Breach Trio; 27: Tim Armacost Qrt; 28-29: R; Lee, L R. 30: Angelo Di Loreto Solo; 31: Patrick BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: 131W 3rd St at 6th Cornelius Qrt. Av. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am Late Av at 54th St. (Citicorp Bld). www.saint Night Groove series, Sun 11:30am&1:30pm peters.org. 212-935-2200. Wed: 1pm $10 don Sunday Brunch. Adm varies. Aug 1: Kind of Midtown Jazz at Midday; Thurs: 12:30pm free New feat Jason Miles, Theo Croker, Jay adm Jazz on the Plaza; Sun: 5pm free adm Rodriguez; 2-7: The Roy Hargrove Dream Jazz Vespers. Aug 3: Bucky Pizzarelli & Ed Team feat Jimmy Cobb & George Cables; 8: Laub; 4: Miho Hazama Jazz Ens; 7: Deanna Aziza Miller, 10:30pm Chris Rob; 9-14: The Witkowski Qrt; 10: David White Jazz Orch; 11: Bad Plus; 15: McCoy Tyner; 16-21: Lee Ted Nash Trio; 14: Andy Ezrin Trio; 17: Brian Ritenour; 22: Jesse Fischer & spec guests; Charette & Organ Sextette; 18: Dave 23-28: Monty Alexander Bands; 29-31: tba. Chamberlain Band of Bones; 21: J.J. Wright Late Night Groove w/Aug 5: Jason Spirit; 6: Trio; 24: Sheila Jordan & ; 25: The Brighton Beat; 12: Esnavi; 13: ArinMaya; Benito Gonzalez Trio; 28: Tyler Blanton Qrt; 19: Light Blue Movers; 20: No Small Money 31: David Hazeltine & Sean Smith. Brass Band; 27: Jeremy Warren. Sunday TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs). Brunch w/Aug 7: Pete McGuinness Jazz Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497- Orch; 14: Emmet Cohen Trio; 21: tba; 28: 1254. Sets: Sun-Mon&Wed 8-11pm, Tues E Nanny Assis & friends. 8-9:20pm, Thurs 9-11:30pm, Fri 9pm-1am, CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ: 29 Cornelia St. Sat 8-10:30pm; Late (L) weekdays 9:40- 212-989-9319. www.corneliastreetcafe.com. 11pm, Sat 11pm-1:30am. Adm: Sun-Wed Sets unless otherwise noted: Sun free/$5 min, Thurs-Sat $10/10 min. Aug 1: 8:30&10pm, Mon-Thurs 8&9:30pm, Fri-Sat Greg DeAngelis Trio; 3: Shoko Igarashi Trio; 9&10:30pm. Adm varies. Aug 2: The Flying 4: Greg Merritt Trio; 5: Craig Brann Trio; 6: Tomboulians, 9:30pm Nora McCarthy People The Highliners, L Sein Oh Trio; 7: Shoko of Peace Qnt; 3: Animals In My Ear, 9:30pm Igarashi; 8: Atsushi Shinoda; 9: Abel Mireles; Mary Foster Conklin/Deanna Witkowsk; 4: 10: Tsuyoshi Yamamoto; 11: Sumie Kaneko Marianne Solivan, 9:30pm Melissa Hamilton Duo; 12: Takenori Nishiuchi; 13: Daniel Trio; 5: Amos Hoffman Trio, 10:30pm Or Bennett Gp, L Paul Lee Trio; 14: Ittetsu Bareket Qnt; 6: Eden Bareket Trio, 10:30pm Nasuda; 15: Erena Terakubo; 16: Stephen Shai Maestro; 7: Yotam Ben-Or Sxt, 10pm Fuller; 17: Yoshiki Miura Trio; 18: Scot Nitai Hershkovits Trio; 9: Matthew Ward Trio; Albertson; 19: Kuni Mikami; 20: The Standard 10: Sofia Ribeiro & Juan Andrés Ospina Duo; Procedure; 21: Yuko Ito; 22: Eric Plaks; 23: 11-13: LL4; 14: David Ambrosio/Russ Sharp Tree Trio; 24: Hiroaki Honshuku; 25: Meissner; 15: Michael Blanco; 16: Bogna Senri Oe; 26: Takenori Nishiuchi; 27: Emi Kicinska, 9:30pm Lisa Sokolov/Cooper Takada, L Yusuke Seki; 28: Kengo Yamada; Moore; 17: Aimua Eghobamien, 9:30pm 29: Yako Eicher; 30: Taeko Ota; 31: Raquel Sonicmuses; 18: Carolyn Leonhart, 9:30pm Rivera. Michelle Walker; 19: Aubrey Johnson; 20: Couvoisier, Feldman, Laubrock & Rainey; 24: 6pm Keri Johnsrud Qrt, 8pm Sebastian Noelle & Shelter; 25: Susan Pereira & Sabor Brasil, LOWER MANHATTAN 9:30pm Livio Almeida Gp; 26: Billy Newman Qnt, 10:30pm Bom Ritmos-Keiti; 27: Alex (Below 34th Street) Kautz Gp, 10:30pm Rubens Salles Gp; 29: Lenny Pickett & John Hadfield; 30: 6pm Harry 55 BAR: 55 Christopher St (bet 6th & 7th Avs). Nilsson & The Point!; 31: 6pm Ear Puzzles, 212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early 8pm Barry Altschul & 3dom Factor. (E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late The DJANGO: At Roxy Hotel. 2 Av of the

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Americas at Walker St. www.roxyhotelnyc. JOE’S PUB: At Public Theater. 425 Lafayette com. 212-519-6600. Sets: Fri-Sat Early (E) 8- St & Astor Pl. www.joespub.com. 212-967- 10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-2am. Wed: 8pm-2am 7555. Aug 13: 7pm $20 adm Shunzo Ohno. Django Big Band & Jam. Aug 4: 8-10:30pm LE POISSON ROUGE: 158 Bleecker St at Chris Norton; 5: E Steven Feifke Trio, L Chris Thompson St. www.lepoissonrouge.com. Norton; 6: E Jonathan Dely, L Kate Kelsey- 212-796-0741. Aug 7: 8pm $20/25 adm Sugg; 12: E John Iannuzzi Qrt, L Brian Silencio. Newman; 13: E Claffy, L Jon Irabagon; 19: E METROPOLITAN ROOM: Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, L Brian Newman; 20: 34W 22nd St (bet. E Jonathan Dely, L Los Hacheros; 25: E Chris 5th & 6th Avs). www.metropolitanroom.com. Norton; 26: E Alex Clough, L Brian Newman; 212-206-0440. Sets unless otherwise noted: 27: E John Iannuzzi Trio, L Joe Saylor. Early (E) 7pm, Late (L) 9:30pm. Residency DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 Monroe (R): Tues L Annie Ross. Aug 2: L R; 4: L St (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473- Valentine Qnt; 9: L R; 11: L Denise Jannah & 0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com. Sun: Amina Figarova Trio; 16: L R; 20: L John 6pm In-Store shows. Aug 7: Nicolas Letman- Minnock; 23&30: L R. Burtinovic & Ken-Ya Kawaguchi, 7pm Nico & MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av & Split Cycle, 8pm Xuan Ye, Sean Ali & Jason Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476- Doel. 4346. Sets/adm: Early (E) Sun 7:30-9pm, The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich & Mon&Fri-Sat 8-9pm, Tues-Thurs 8-10:30pm; Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431- Late (L) Sun-Mon 9-11:30pm, Tues-Wed 9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-Erik 10:30pm-12am, Thurs 11pm-12am, Fri-Sat Kellso & friends. 9:30pm-12am; Night (N) Mon 12-1:30am, Fri- EAST RIVER PARK AMPHITHEATER: East Sat 12:30-2am; adm varies. Residencies: River Promenade. www.summerstage.org. Mon E John Merrill w/guests; Tues-Wed L SummerStage festival. Aug 10: 7-9pm free “Polite” Jam; Thurs L Jam w/Spike Wilner; Fri adm Nublu Orch, DarkMatterHalo w/Wadada E 08/5&19 Sacha Perry Solo, 08/12&26 Ehud Leo Smith. Asherie Solo, N Johnny O'Neal; Sat E Spike FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675- Wilner w/guests, N 08/6&20 Jon Davis, 6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min. 08/13&27 Anthony Wonsey. Aug 1: E R, L Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late Jim Ridl w/Lorin Cohen; 2: E , (L), Night (N); E 7pm except Sun-Mon & Fri L R; 3: E Yves Brouqui w/Spike Wilner, L R; 4: 6pm; L 9pm except Thurs&Sat 10pm; N E Jamie Reynolds, L R; 5-6: E R, L Ken 1:30am except Sun 1am, Mon-Wed 12:30am. Peplowski, N R; 7: L Amos Hoffman; 8: E R, L Residencies (R): Sun E Terry Waldo & David Hazeltine; 9: E Hilary Gardner, L R; 10: Gotham City Band, N Brandon Lewis & E Emmet Cohen Trio, L R; 11: E Renee Cruz; Mon N Billy Kaye; Tues E except Trio, L R; 12-13: E R, L Pete Malinverni 08/2 Saul Rubin Zebtet; Wed E except 08/3 w/Steve Wilson, N R; 14: L Grant Stewart; 15: Raphael D'Lugoff Trio + 1, N Ned Goold; Fri E R, L Bill Cunliffe; 16: E Harvey Diamond, L 9pm The Supreme Queens; Sat N Greg R; 17: E Sara Gazarek, L R; 18: E George Glassman. Aug 1: E Osso String Qrt, L Bruce Burton, L R; 19-20: E R, L DEna DERose Harris, N R; 2: E Kate Cosco, L John Benitez, w/Martin Wind & Matt Wilson, N R; 21: Chris N Ray Parker; 3: E Corin Stiggall Qnt, L Flory Trio; 22: E R, L Michael Valeanu w/Eden Groover Trio, N R; 4: E Carlos Cuevas, L Ladin & Or Bareket; 23: E Janis Siegel Trio, L Frank Lacy, N Ilya Lushtak; 5: E Sarah Slonim R; 24: E Bruce Harris, L R; 25: E OWL Trio, L Trio, L R + Jared Gold/Dave Gibson, N Reid R; 26-27: E R, L , N R; 28: 5- Taylor; 6: E Asaf Yuria Qnt, N R; 7: E R, 7pm Mezzrow Classical Salon w/David Oei, L 8:30pm Jade Synstelien & FCBB, N R; 8: L Dominick Farinacci; 29: E R; 30: E Michael Ned Goold Qrt, N R; 9: E R, L Peter Brainin & Kanan, L R; 31: E Ben Allison w/Michael the Latin Jazz Workshop; 10: E R, L Harold Wolff, L R. Mabern Trio, L R; 11: L Greg Glassman Qnt; BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 12: L R; 13: L Steve Carrington, N R; 14: E&N 11th St (bet Bway & University). 212-222- R; 15: L George Braith, N R; 16: E R; 17: E R, 5159. www.bahainyc.org. Tues: 8&9:30pm L Don Hahn/Mike Camacho Band, N R; 19: L $10/15 adm. Aug 2: Judy Marie Canterino Gp; R + Point of Departure; 20: N R; 21: E R, L 9: Jeff Siegal Qnt; 16: Sean King Gp; 23: Ark Ovrutski, N R; 22: N R; 23: E R; 24: E&N Cynthia Hints Gp. R; 26: L R; 27: N R; 28: E&N R; 29: N R; 30: NORTH SQUARE: At Washington Square E R, L Itai Kriss & Gato Gordo, N John Hotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal. Benitez & Latin Bop; 31: E&N R. www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212- JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl. 254-1200. Sun: 12:30&2:15pm free adm Jazz www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets: Brunch. Aug 7: Camila Meza Duo; 14: Roz 7:30&9:30pm $15/10 adm, $22/12 Fri-Sat, Corral w/Yotam Silberstein & Jay Leonhart; $40 SummerPass. Aug 4: Colin Stranahan; 5: 21: Roz Corral w/Jim Ridl & Rusty Holloway; Nir Felder; 10: Raga Massive; 11: 28: Aimee Allen Trio. Caroline Davis; 12: Liberty Ellman. RUE B: 188 Ave B (bet 11th & 12th Sts). 212- JAZZ STANDARD: 116E 27th St (bet Park & 358-1700. www.ruebnyc.com. Sets: 8:30- Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212- 11:30pm. Jam Sun-Thurs. Sun: Jocelyn 576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Medina; Mon: Bobby Katz Trio; Tues: Adrian 7:30&9:30pm; Sun&Thurs $30, Mon-Wed Thomas Moring Trio; Wed: Pisco; Thurs: $25, Fri-Sat $35. Residency: Mon (R) Mingus Andrew Forman Trio; Fri-Sat: Curtis Graham Monday feat Mingus Big Band. Aug 1: R; 2: Nowosad Funk Trio. Ulysses Owens Jr. & New Century Jazz Qnt; SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th 3: Bobby Broom Trio; 4-7: Tierney Sutton; 8: Av. 212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets: R; 9-10: $30 Cindy Blackman Santana Gp; Afternoon (PM), Early (E), Late (L), Night (N); 11-14: $30 08/12-13 Jeff “Tain” Watts Qrt; 15: PM 4:30-7pm Sun, 4-7pm Fri-Sat; E 7:30- R; 16: Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato w/spec guest ; 17: Black Art Jazz 10pm; L 10:30pm-1am; N 1-4am; jam follow- Collective; 18-21: $35 08/18 John Beasley ing N; adm varies. Residencies (R): Sun 1pm Big Band w/spec guests tba 08/18, Regina Vocal masterclass by Marion Cowings, E Carter 08/19-20; 22: R; 23-24: Sachal except 08/28 Johnny O'Neal Trio, N Hillel Vasandani; 25-28: 08/25 $35 George Salem; Mon L except 08/1&22 Ari Hoenig, N Coleman Qrt; 29: R; 30: James Francies & 08/1,15&29 Jonathan Michel, 08/8&22 Kenetic; 31: Edward Simon Trio. continued on page 20

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of recordings, one with soul icon Ronald Isley of , produced by and another of her own music, both set for fall release. The new albums will mark Cindy's vocal debut on a tune she wrote for the Isley session. After listening to a demo she brought in, every- one encouraged her to sing it for the album. The finished take includes a duet section with Ronald. "I love what happened between Ronnie and me," she says. "There will be a slight- ly different version on my own recording; it won't be the same on both." Cindy describes having a fun time in the studio working on her CD, which includes special guests John McLaughlin, , Santana and Matt Garrison, plus her own electric band. "It was a dif- ferent process this time; I usually go in and knock out some tunes. But since there were a lot of guests, we were vibing the music on the spot versus doing something preconceived," the drummer says. "Everyone came in with sketches and ideas T'S GETTING TO BE AN ANNUAL and left a lot to creativity. It was an on- Itradition: drummer Cindy Blackman the-spot kind of thing." Santana and her husband, guitarist Carlos In advance of her CD release, Cindy is Santana, have played the national anthem playing Jazz Standard this month with her at one of the NBA finals games two years electric band, consisting of Aurelien in a row. Performing for huge crowds is Budynek on guitar, Zaccai Curtis on key- nothing new for the veteran drummer, who boards and Felix Pastorius on bass. has done stadium tours with Santana and "I'm lucky to be surrounded by beautiful for decades. But still, the people who are great musicians," she viewership for the NBA finals is "crazy big, notes. "Aurelien is keyed into the music there are people all over the world watch- and wants to make it happen. He has great ing that," she says. ears and no ego when he plays. He allows It's interesting to wonder how many of the music to grow and speak. Zaccai is them are aware of Cindy's other life as an understated; he's such a subtle guy. His innovative jazz drummer, mentored by the playing isn't brash or loud; it's transparent great , and an alumna of and beautiful. It adds a nice texture that bands fronted by Don Pullen, Cassandra can get intense. Felix is a fantastic musi- Wilson, , cian, helpful and wonderful and humble." and others. Cindy predicts the quartet will play "I'm a jazz musician; jazz is my love, it's some originals, plus material by Wayne who I am," Cindy declares. "I love the intel- Shorter and . "That's stuff ligence, spontaneity and freedom jazz I always love playing," she says. "I also affords for the musicians and the listeners. always like to leave caution to the wind It's inspiring as an individual; it promotes and have time in a set where we just spirituality, creativity and individuality." improvise. That adds a twist, spontaneity; The drummer thrives on the wide vari- we do something completely new and it ety of projects she is involved in; they fuel gives another kind of edge to our thinking, her creative flame. "I find joy in doing a there's a whole new song, a whole new bunch of different things," she explains. structure on the spot." Besides playing a variety of musical styles The New York date is followed by a gig and meeting a range of musicians, she at the Hollywood Bowl with Marcus Miller, travels to locales and works at venues she Carlos, Herbie and Wayne on Aug. 24. wouldn't hit when fronting her own band. Though Cindy is matter-of-fact when talk- "It's all intertwined and I find good in that." ing about playing packed arenas with Lately, she's been working on a couple continued on page 29

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PETER BEETS BIRDLAND / AUGUST 3-4 Over the past decade, Dutch pianist Peter Beets has been making inroads into high- lighting his prodigious talents stateside, notably through a series of highly regarded albums with Willie Jones, , and Reginald Veal, among others. While his hard-swinging keyboard skills might draw comparisons to titans like Wynton Kelly or Oscar Peterson, Peter has also shown a rich reserve of lush romanticism, nowhere more evident than on his Chopin Meets the Blues project, in which he seamlessly wove the Polish composer's works into a jazz-driven set. As such, he is a superb choice to appear as a guest during the Django Reinhardt NY Festival at Birdland, applying his formidable virtuosity to bridging the many worlds that can be heard in Django's music. SH

NICOLE ZURAITIS GOSHEN FAIRGROUND-LITCHFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL / AUGUST 6 A longtime member of the Litchfield community, vocalist/pianist Nicole Zuraitis is quite precious. In the Top Three of 10,000 for the 2015 Competition and a high finisher in any contest she has entered, her accomplishments are equal to her great talent. The Brooklyn-based singer was schooled at , has two CDs, Spread The Word from 2008 and Pariah Anthem in 2013, and an EP, Take Some Air, with her world music band EVA. While known as a jazz artist, she is able with her flexible, dynamic instrument, to negotiate progressive, funky, ethnical- ly diverse approaches to pop, folk, R&B and blues and electronics. On her return to Litchfield, she's accompanied by guitarist Dave Stryker, pianist Carmen Staaf, saxo- phonist Caroline Davis, bassist Jon Michel and drummer Dan Pugach. MGN

GREGORY GENERET MINTON'S / AUGUST 7 A singer whose intimate connection to the lyric affects the way he phrases each cho- rus, Gregory Generet remains a poet of the music. Moving through verses out of time, or back phrasing a blues, he continually renews his artistic intention. The release of his debut record (re) generet-ion (Monsieur Music/Mosaic, 2012) led to an explosion of sold-out performances across the city and internationally. Gregory has played such esteemed venues as Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Joe's Pub, The Highline Ballroom, Jazz at Kitano, and Smoke Jazz & Supper Club where his quartet enjoyed a three-year res- idency. He has performed with Wycliffe Gordon, Branford Marsalis, Bucky Pizzarelli and opened A Concert for Roy Hargrove at the Rocca of Castiglion del Lago. He per- forms as a featured artist on the Minton's Sunday Singers series. SJ HERBIE HANCOCK PROSPECT PARK BANDSHELL / AUGUST 11 One of the most eclectic, wide-ranging jazz titans for more than five decades, pianist/keyboardist Herbie Hancock could facilely be labeled by the title of one of his signature tunes, "Chameleon." But Herbie's many musical voices and styles don't dis- guise his identity (like that eponymous lizard); they distinguish it. As a virtuoso acoustic pianist, Herbie has been touring both solo and in duo with former Miles Davis Quintet colleague and with fellow keyboardist (and Miles alum) . As a bandleader, he pioneered in bringing the funk to jazz with his multi-key- board electric ensembles. At this BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn concert, he'll be leading a quintet featuring electric bassist James Genus, drummer Trevor Lawrence Jr., gui- tarist and saxophonist-multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin. GK BENNY BENACK III THE SIDE DOOR / AUGUST 12 A formidable trumpet force in the music, Benny Benack III offers a wonderful mix of virtuosity and infectiously swinging tunefulness. While the Pittsburgh native turned heads in New York with his horn chops, Benny has also begun to push his career for- ward as a highly charismatic trumpet-vocal multitasker, incorporating a variety of vocal numbers into his sets. At The Side Door, Benny is joined by longtime collabora- tors Emmet Cohen on piano, Alexander Claffy on bass and Charles Goold on drums, and will offer a swinging mix of standards and originals. Of particular note to watch for are Benny's "New Standards"—original vocal works that pay homage to the Great American Songbook while also seeking to expand the repertoire. SH

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STEPHANIE CHOU LYNDHURST ESTATE / AUGUST 18 Playing at this historical site in Tarrytown is a homecoming of sorts for saxophonist/composer/vocalist Stephanie Chou, who grew up in nearby Irvington. But don't be surprised if her sound roams far afield as she draws from a broad universe of influences, including classical and Chinese music, as well as pop and folk. She has released a straight-up jazz CD and has another one in the works. In between this pair of jazz outings, Stephanie collaborated with singer/ Octavia Romano on a duo CD dubbed Compass. Joining Stephanie at the bucolic outdoor setting in Westchester County are Andy Lin on erhu and viola, Kevin Hays on keyboards and Kenny Wollensen on drums and percussion. EK

YOSVANY TERRY ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR. STATE OFFICE BUILDING / AUGUST 18 Each moment of Yosvany Terry's music continues a dialog of explorative conversation that spans generations. A player whose connection to time creates layering and whose evolving harmonic expression informs his compositions, Yosvany is an electrical cur- rent of artistry. Composer, saxophone player, percussionist and educator—he infuses his music both with subtle and explosive actions and reactions. Yosvany has performed alongside such artists as , Roy Hargrove, Avishai Cohen (trumpet), Jeff "Tain" Watts, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Taj Mahal and the Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean Sextet. In addition to winning numerous grant awards as a composer, his latest release New Throned King (5Passion, 2014) received a 2015 Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album. SJ

DENA DEROSE MEZZROW / AUGUST 19-20 A versatile pianist and dynamic vocalist, Dena DeRose is one of a few who excel in both roles. A wrist injury forced Dena to switch temporarily to and the enthusiastic audience response inspired her to make it a permanent part of her act. Dena prefers to convey the emotional essence of a lyric as she backs it with her potent piano. Although the pianist has been teaching and performing in Europe for the past few years, she returns to her native land to tour and record regularly. Joining her is her longtime rhythm section, bassist Martin Wind and drummer Matt Wilson, who have appeared on a number of her CDs over the past decade, including United, her most recent HighNote release. KD

MONTY ALEXANDER BLUE NOTE / AUGUST 23-28 Groove master Monty Alexander digs into key facets of his career in this three-segment engagement. On Aug. 23 and 24, he focuses on the music of Ray Brown and Milt Jackson, with whom he performed and recorded as a sideman. His tribute quintet includes vibes player Warren Wolf, saxophonist Ron Blake, bassist Hassan Shakur and drummer Carl Allen. On Aug. 25 and 26, he reunites with bassist and drummer 40 years after his debut recording, their classic live Montreux Alexander. The Jamaican pianist's Harlem-Kingston Express blends reggae, ska and calypso influences with jazz on the final two nights. That sextet includes bassist Hassan, Obed Calvaire on jazz drums, guitarist Andy Bassford, electric bassist Joshua Thomas, and Karl Wright on Jamaican drums. KF

JASON LINDNER MARCUS GARVEY PARK / AUGUST 26 Keyboardist/pianist Jason Lindner's style seamlessly blends jazz, soul and electronic music. Whether fronting his group Now Vs. Now or his longstanding big band, the Brooklyn-raised Jason consistently explores new terrain that's hell-bent on catching your ear. By spinning multiple plates in both the acoustic and electric worlds, Jason easily traverses any category or genre, resulting in a truly original sound. Since his days of being the house pianist at Smalls, Jason has performed and recorded with everyone from Anat Cohen to Branford Marsalis and even the late . For his SummerStage show, Jason presents Breeding Ground a new project that blends his group Now Vs. Now and his big band. EW ones, George Kanzler, Elzy Kolb, Michael G Nastos & Eric Wendell k, Terry by Govert Driessen. 19 172091_HH_August_0 7/25/16 10:47 AM Page 20

continued from page 16 10:30pm Jon Irabagon Qrt, 08/11 Brian Jonathan Barber; Tues E except 08/23&30 Marsella Trio, 10:30pm Gyan Riley & Julian Spike Wilner Qrt; Wed N 08/3,17&31 Aaron Lage, 08/12 7pm Matt Mitchell Trio, 8:30pm Seeber, 08/10&24 Sanah Kadour; Thurs N Mark Feldman Duos w/ & 08/4&18 Tyler Clibbon, 08/11&25 Tony Chris Otto, 10:30pm Qrt, 08/13 Hewitt; Fri PM Jam 08/5&19 Andrew Forman, 7pm Erik Friedlander/Michael Nicolas Duo, 08/12&26 tba, N except 08/5 Joe Farnsworth; 08/13 Jim Black Trio, 10:30pm Jim Black Qrt, Sat PM Jam 08/6&20 w/Jonathan Thomas 08/14 3pm Trio, 8:30pm Kris Trio, 08/13&27 w/Robert Edwards, N 08/6&20 Davis Qrt, 10:30pm Mary Halvorson Qrt; 15: Philip Harper, 08/13&27 Brooklyn Circle. Aug R; 16-21: Fred Hersch Trio; 22: R; 23-28: 1: E The Randy Johnston 3, L Helen Sung /Lionel Loueke/; Gp, N R; 2: E R, L Josh Evans Gp, N Kyle 29: R; 30-Sep 3: Trio. Poole; 3: E Alex LoRe Qrt, L The Swing ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson & Machine, N R; 4: E Tim Hegarty Qnt, L Ken Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com. Fowser Qnt, N R; 5: PM R, E Jerome Barde Adm varies. Residencies: Sun Tango Trio & Qnt, L Joe Farnsworth Qrt, N Corey Wallace Milonga, Mon 10pm-2am Ron Affif Trio, Tues DUBtet; 6: PM R, E Juini Booth Qrt, L Joe 10pm Evolution Band + Jam w/Igmar Farnsworth Qrt, N R; 7: 1pm R, E R, L Tad Thomas, Thurs 12am Roman Diaz Midnight Shull Qrt, N R; 8: E Matt Brewer Sxt, L-N R; Rumba, Sat 8pm Misha Piatigorsky Trio + 9: E R, L Smalls Legacy Band, N Jovan Monika Oliveira & The Brasilians. Aug 1: Alexander; 10: E Chet Doxas Qnt, L Philip 10pm-2am VandJam feat Scott Robinson; 5: Dizack Qnt, N R; 11: E The New York Jazz 10,11:30pm&1am Memo Acevedo & Building Exchange, L Nick Hempton Qrt, N R; 12: PM, Bridges Latin Jazz Big Band feat Jacquelene E Jamale Davis Qnt, L Qrt, N R; Acevedo; 10: 9pm Joe Diorio; 19: 10pm $20, 13: PM R, E The Andy Fusco/Rudy 11:30pm $15, 1am $10 Swing Dance Petschauer Qrt, L Ryan Kisor Qrt, N R; 14: w/Svetlana Shmulyian & Seth Weaver's Big 1pm R, E R, L Yves Brouqui Qrt, N R; 15: E Band; 29: 7-9pm Elisabeth Lohninger/Walter Ray Parker Qrt, L-N R; 16: E R, L Steve Fischbacher. Nelson Gp, N Jon Beshay; 17: 7:30pm- 12:15am Brooklyn Jazz Underground, N R; 18: E Willy Rodriguez Qnt, L JC Stylles Qrt, N R; 19: PM R, E David Schnitter Qrt, L John BRONX Marshall Qnt, N R; 20: PM R, E Ralph Lalama & Bop-Juice, L John Marshall Qnt, N R; 21: UNIVERSITY OF THE STREETS: 2381 1pm R, PM George Gee Jazz Orch, E R, L Belmont Av. 2nd Fl. www.university Bruce Harris Sxt, N R; 22: E Rafal Sarnecki ofthestreets.org. 212-254-9300. Sat: 9pm- Sxt, L Bob Sheppard Qrt, N R; 23: E Ehud 12am $10 don Jam w/Rob Anderson Qrt. Asherie Trio, L Lucas Pino Nnt, N Jovan Alexander; 24: E Akiko Tsuruga Qrt, L Jared Gold Trio, N R; 25: E Christopher McBride & BROOKLYN The Whole Proof, L Carlos Abadie Qnt, N R; 26: PM R, E Tardo Hammer Trio, L David Weiss Sxt, N R; 27: PM R, E Billy Mintz Qnt, BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope. L David Weiss Sxt, N R; 28: 1pm R, E Falkner www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177. Evans Qnt, L Jared Gold Trio, N R; 29: E Uri Residencies: Sun 9pm Stephane Wrembel; Caine Trio, L-N R; 30: E Theo Hill Trio, L Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Tues 9pm Slavic Soul Steve Nelson Gp, N Jon Beshay; 31: E Tim Party; Wed 10pm Mandingo Ambassadors. Hagans Qnt, L Luke Sellick Gp, N R. Aug 4: 7pm Matt Darriau. The STONE: 2nd St at Av C. www.thestone BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK: 334 Furman St. nyc. com. Adm varies. Sun&Tues-Sat: www.jazzmobile.org. 212-866-4900. Free 8&10pm weekly residencies. Aug 2-7: Mary adm. Aug 16: 7-8:30pm Jay Hoggard. Halvorson; 9-14: Jen Shyu; 16-21: Joe CLOVE LAKES PARK: 1150 Clove Rd. Staten Morris; 23-28: Nels Cline; 30-Sep 25: Steve Island. Aug 5: 7-9pm free adm www.summer Coleman. stage.org SummerStage Festival feat SUBROSA: 63 Gansevoort St (bet Washington w/the E-Collective. & Greenwich Sts). www.subrosanyc.com. I-BEAM: 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com. 212-997-4555. Sets: 8&10pm unless other- Sets: 8:30pm $15 don. Aug 12: $10 don Nick wise noted. Residencies: (R) Mon Latin Fraser Qrt; 25: Billy Mintz Qnt. Nights; Tues Pedrito Martinez Gp; Sat 12am METROTECH COMMONS: Habana Nights. Aug 1: 7:30&9:30pm Buena 304 Bridge St. Vista Social Club; 2: R; 3: 8:30pm Liz 718-488-8200. Aug 4: 12pm free adm Dee Menezes & Guest; 5: 8:30pm Panacea Dee Bridgewater w/Theo Croker. Project; 6: David Millan Y Su Orquesta, 12am PROSPECT PARK BANDSHELL: at 9th St. R; 8: R w/Robby Ameen; 9: R; 12: Xiomara Park Slope. www.celebratebrooklyn.org. 718- Lugart, 11pm Soul In The Horn; 13: 12am R; 855-7882. Aug 11: 7pm $49.50-97.50 adm 15: R w/Mitch Frohman Qrt; 16: R; 17: Camila Celebrate Brooklyn! festival feat Herbie Meza; 19: Salsa Urban, 11pm Sean C & LV; Hancock, Experiment, BAD- 20: 8:30pm Karikatura Juanita, 12am R; 23: BADNOTGOOD. R; 26: 11pm Kid Capri; 27: 9&11pm Lena SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl. Burke, 12am R; 30: R. www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452. TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK: 500E 9th St Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E) (bet Avs A & B). www.summerstage.org. Aug 7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm; $10 28: 3-7pm free adm Charlie Parker Jazz adm. Aug 1: L $8 Jon Sheckler Trio; 2: E Festival feat DeJohnette/Holland/Moran, Killiam Shakespeare, L The Bridge Trio, N Allan Harris, Donny McCaslin, . Michael Malais Trio; 4: E Lead Bubbles, L : 178 7th Av S at 11th Brand Lopez; 5: $12 E Beledo w/spec guest, St. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com. L XADU; 6: L Kinesis; 9: $15 E Nadje Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: Mon-Thurs $30/1 Noordhuis, L 9 Horses & Nadje Noordhuis; drink min. Residency (R): Mon Vanguard Jazz 11: L-N NYChillharmonic; 12: L Jeff Richardi Orch. 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rate samples of the music into both hip-hop and the burgeoning acid jazz genre. For Reuben, this marked a renewed period of work, recording extensively and covering a wide range of music in his albums and per- formances. "It was a really pleasant surprise when it happened," he says. "When we did the originals, it was novel and new. And it turned out to be something people liked! I N THE 1950S, THE ROLE OF THE IHammond B-3 organ in jazz began a think the new generation responded to it slow but monumental shift. Although because there was a unique approach to it Swing Era masters like Bill Doggett and and there was honesty to the music we Wild Bill Davis had been, and were still, were playing. I think the new artists duplicating the sound of the big bands responded to that." through an orchestral organ aesthetic that As Reuben's classic recordings began to provided the heft and swing of a dance be heard again, albeit in an often-sampled band, new talents like were format, the world realized that Reuben on the rise, elevating the organ to a fresh had never really left, and was playing role as a horn-like instrument and apply- music as vital and extraordinary in the ing a soloist virtuosity that had previously 1990s as he was in the 1960s. Reuben took only occurred on the instrument in full advantage of the revived interest and glimpses. It was into this environment his recording resurgence holds up to any- that a young Reuben Wilson entered the thing else in his career. scene in Los Angeles and began a shift "I've had some interesting times in from piano to organ. developing new sounds," Reuben notes. "I didn't start listening to organ until "We've been playing music that, while not the attitude of jazz to it had shifted and incredibly popular broadly, is very popular people saw what it could do," Reuben rem- in the vein of jazz. So I went in that direc- inisces. "I found that once I was listening tion: I got to play a lot of music I enjoyed; to jazz organ, there was a lot of control it and I was very happy to see that the audi- could offer beyond what the piano could do. ences were liking what we were doing." You see, an instrument like that allows you At 81, Reuben stands as one of jazz's liv- to play a song in many different fashions." ing legends and one of its most consistent- Indeed, that versatility served him well ly swinging, funky and enjoyable propo- and, ultimately, he relocated from Los nents. This month Reuben leads a quartet Angeles to New York, where he became a on two evenings mixing swinging stan- primary figure in a rising style approach dards and funkier original compositions. often dubbed "soul jazz." Once in New "You watch your audience to see what York, Reuben began building a relation- they are reacting to and responding to," ship with , where he Reuben says. "And the goal is to make would go on to record classic offerings of everyone happy: your audience, your musi- jazz, notably Blue Mode and Love Bug. cians and—believe it or not—yourself! The Interested in reaching a broader audience better your audience feels, the better and working with new composers and gen- you're going to feel." res, Reuben drew on standard jazz reper- toire while also nodding to pop institutions Reuben Wilson brings his quartet like Memphis' Stax Records. Indeed, his to Smoke Jazz & Supper Club on Aug. works stand as towering achievements in continued on page 29 the form of soul jazz. "As an artist, you have to be ready for many styles," he notes. "I wanted and I want audiences to feel good when they hear my music, and I wanted them to understand what I was doing. Soul jazz has a kind of pop effect to it, and I found it was interesting to play things in that man- ner. As a child, I was playing things like boogie woogie and that was something I never lost, this idea of incorporating styles in order to express oneself." While Reuben's career and recordings slowed down in the 1970s and 80s, a unique revitalization took place for him. Newcomer artists like Geoff Wilkinson of US3 and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest began to rediscover the soul jazz cata- logues of Blue Note and began to incorpo-

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continued from page 20 The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old Lyme Inn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886. Cook Qnt, L Rob Garcia Trio, N Tammy www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30pm. Scheffer Sxt + Voices; 19: N Klymax & llaváno Aug 5: Thana Alexa Project; 6: Dominick w/spec guests Books, Tiana J., Jameson, Farinacci; 11: Greg Piccolo Qrt; 12: Ben Rwasenge; 21: $8 E Drama Section, L Benack Qrt; 13: Tia Fuller Qrt; 19-20: Black Unsolvable Problems, N Alan Ferber, Lucas Art Jazz Collective; 26: Champian Fulton; 27: Pino, Anna Webber, Jay Rattman, Sita Chay, Jeremy Baum Organ Trio. Meg Okura, Eric Lemmon, Manuel Schmiedel, Rick Rosato, Colin Stranahan, Jeff Taylor & Alan Hampton; 24: E Skull Kids, L Matt Malanowski Trio, N 11 Ens; 26: L $12 LONG ISLAND New York Freert; 28: E Dana Saul Sxt, L Billy Mintz Qnt, N $12 Annie Chen Oct; 29: L The JAZZ LOFT: 275 Christian Av. Stony Santiago Leibson & Out of Orden Trio; 31: E Brook. 631-751-1895. www.thejazzloft.org. Nate Hook Double Drum Band, L Test Sets: Wed 7-8pm $10 adm, 9pm $5; Thurs-Fri Subjects, N Smirk. 7pm $10-20 adm. Wed: Jam w/FM Band, 9pm SISTAS’ PLACE: 456 Nostrand Av at Jefferson Open Jam. Aug 4: The Jazz Loft Big Band; 5: Av. www.sistasplace.org. 718-398-1766. Aug BassDrumbone; 12: Mala Waldron; 18: Rich 13: 9&10:30pm $20/25 adm Kenny Iacona & The Bad Little Big Band; 19: Swing “Swinging” Gates & the Real Deal Qrt. N’ Dix; 25: Interplay Jazz Orch; 26: Bill WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER: 367 Rignola Qrt. Bedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. 718-384- TRATTORIA GRASSO: 134 Main St. Cold 1654. Fri: 10pm-2am free adm/2 drink min Spring Harbor. www.trattoriagrasso.com. 631- Gerry Eastman Qnt w/spec guests + Jam. 3rd 367-6060. Residencies: Wed 7:30pm Wayne Thurs: 8&10pm $10 The Liberté Big Band Sabella; Thurs 6:30pm Frank O’Brien; Sat presents Kaleidoclastic Thursdays. Aug 13: 7pm Ayako Shirasaki & Noriko Ueda. Aug 5: 9&11pm $20 Bruce Cox; 27: 8pm Matt 7pm Madeline Kole Trio. Criscuolo Qnt. NEW YORK STATE 76 HOUSE: The 9th NOTE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 15 110 Main St. Tappan. 845-359- Bank St. Stamford. www.the9thnote.com. 5476. www.76house.com. Wed: 8-11pm free 203-504-8828. Mon: 8pm $20 adm The 9th adm Quintets w/Mark Hagan & feat artists + Note Orch, 10pm free adm Monday Night Jam. Session; Tues: 9pm The Tuesday Session. BARD COLLEGE: 60 Manor Av. Annandale-on- Aug 17: George Gee Swing Orch; 26-27: One Hudson. www.fishercenter.bard.edu. 845- For All. 758-7900. Aug 4: 8pm $25-45 adm Chris BUTTONWOOD TREE: 605 Main St. Washburne & Ragtime Band feat André Middletown. www.buttonwood.org. 860-347- Mehmari, Evan Christopher, Sarah Elizabeth 4957. Sets: 8-10pm. Aug 5: Norm Charles, Alphonso Horne & Candice Hoyes. Gage/Kenny Reed Qnt; 13: Phil E Brown CARAMOOR CENTER FOR THE ARTS: w/Top Notch Ens feat vocalist Yvonne. 149 Girdle Ridge Rd. Katonah. 914-232- GOSHEN FAIRGROUND: 116 Old Middle St. 5035. www.caramoor.org. Aug 6: 8pm $30-90 Goshen. Aug 6-7: Litchfield Jazz fest adm Cécile McLorin Salvant & Aaron Diehl www.litchfieldjazzfest.com feat 08/6 12pm Trio. Andrew Hadro Qrt, 1:45pm Richie Barshay DARYL’S HOUSE: 130 Rte 22. Pawling. 845- Trio w/Jimmy Greene, 3:30pm Albert Rivera & 289-0185. www.darylshouseclub.com. Aug Back At It Band w/Paul Bollenback, 4:45pm 13: 12pm www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org Nicole Zuraitis Qnt w/Dave Stryker, 7:30pm Hudson Valley Jazz Festival feat Brunch Daryl Johns Trio w/Orrin Evans, 08/7 10am w/The Voyagers. Friends of the Festival Scat & Scramble Jazz The DAUTAJ: 36 Oakland Av. Warwick. 845- Brunch, 12:30pm Big Bass Blowout w/Avery 986-3666. www.thedautaj.com. Aug 12&14: Sharpe & Matt Wilson, 2:15pm Litchfield Jazz www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org Hudson Val- Orch w/Don Braden, 4:45pm Emmet Cohen ley Jazz Festival feat 08/12 8pm Chris Trio w/Jimmy Heath, 6:15pm Curtis Brothers Persad Gp, 08/14 8:30pm 3D Rhythm of Life. Trio w/Donald Harrison. FALCON ARTS: 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro. GREEN: 165 Church St. New Haven. Aug 27: www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970. $20 New Haven Jazz festival www.jazzhaven.org don suggested. Sets: 7pm; Sun 10am-2pm feat 6-6:30pm Jazz Haven Youth Allstar Band, Brunch (B). Aug 7: Dominick Farinacci; 10: 6:45-7:45pm Mitch Frohman Latin Jazz Qrt, Jazz Sessions w/Doug Weiss; 14: B Ray Blue 8-9pm Qrt. Organ Trio, 7pm The Sketchy Orkestra; 21: B LYRIC HALL: 827 Whalley Av. New Haven. The Saints of Swing, 7pm Rebecca Martin www.lyrichallnewhaven.com. 203-389-8885. w/Larry Grenadier; 26: Club d’Elf w/John Aug 26: 7:30pm $10/15 adm New Haven Jazz Medeski; 27: International Orange; 28: Alan festival feat Helen Sung. MUSIC MOUNTAIN: Broadbent & Sheila Jordan. 225 Music Mountain Rd. IRON FORGE INN: 38 Iron Forge Rd. Falls Village. www.musicmountain.org. 860- Warwick. 845-986-3411. Aug 14: 12-3pm 824-7126. Sets: 6:30pm $27 adm. Aug 6: www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org Hudson Valley Chris Washburne & Ragtime Band feat André Jazz Festival feat Brunch w/Stonehouse Jazz Mehmari, Evan Christopher, Sarah Elizabeth Project. Charles, Alphonso Horne & Candice Hoyes; MAVERICK CONCERT HALL: 13: Chris Pattishall Oct Musical Fictions. 120 Maverick PALACE THEATER/POLI CLUB: 100 E Rd. Woodstock. www.maverickconcerts.org. Main. Waterbury. www.palacetheaterct.org. 845-679-8348. Aug 13: 8pm $5-45 adm Julian 203-346-2000. Aug 5: 8pm Keri Johnsrud Qrt. Lage Trio. RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: The ORPHEUM PERFORMING ARTS 80 East Ridge. CENTER: Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. 6050 Main St. Tannersville. Aug 5: 203-438-5795. Aug 5: 7:30pm Glenn Miller 7:30-9:30pm $25 adm Chris Washburne & Orch. continued on page 24

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-*" -", Ê 9Ê / JAZZ Gary Walker, “Morning Jazz Host”, WBGO, 88.3 FM/wbgo.org NISHUANE PARK-MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL / AUGUST 13 For NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater, anywhere she hangs her hat is home, whether in front of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, celebrating Ella Fitzgerald or winning a Tony Award for her Wiz work on Broadway. She's appeared on albums with , Sonny Rollins, Max Roach and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Dee Dee's own recorded works have focused on Africa, her Grammy winning tribute to Billie Holiday, or her latest, Dee Dee's Feathers (DDB/Okeh) bringing all the heat of New Orleans, making listeners believe she was a Crescent City native rather than from Memphis. Dee Dee can go from a plaintive cry to sassy and sultry with an amazing command of any style. Her quintet includes trumpeter Theo Croker, saxophonist Anthony Ware, pianist Michael King and bassist Eric Wheeler. BUCKY PIZZARELLI MORRISTOWN JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL / AUGUST 20 When the focus is guitar, Bucky Pizzarelli is the template for anyone picking up an instrument with six (or seven) strings. Bucky started with Vaughn Monroe, toured the world with Benny Goodman, played at the White House, was a fixture in "The Tonight Show" band, worked and recorded with Frank Sinatra and has a place on the ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame. Bucky has been part of classic recordings in all genres, including hits with Dion and The Belmonts. Bucky's encounters with Tal Farlow and Les Paul are legendary. He can treat a ballad beautifully or swing hard in the tradi- tion of Freddie Green with the Basie Band. Bucky strings along with guitarist/vocal- ist Ed Laub, violinist Aaron Weinstein and son Martin Pizzarelli on bass for a delight- ful journey across musical styles. BEHN GILLECE DEER HEAD INN / AUGUST 26 After a decade on the jazz scene, vibraphonist Behn Gillece has built a reputation as a gifted instrumentalist and composer. A New Jersey native, Behn transferred from percussion studies after hearing the vibe of masters Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson. As Bruce Lindsay wrote in All About Jazz, "Gillece is a skillful creator of tunes, harkening back to the hard bop days and beyond, without sounding like imi- tations of that era's classics." Already a veteran of the club scene and festivals around the world, his four recorded collaborations with saxophonist Ken Fowser have demon- strated a look back but push forward momentum, which is also on the upcoming Dare To Be (Posi-tone), with Gillece expressing bebop, ballads and bossa. Expect this and more as Gillece joins organist Chris Simonina and drummer Jason Tiemann. AKIKO TSURUGA INC AMERICAN / AUGUST 31 Lou Donaldson calls her "Queen of the Organ." Jazz Times says "she's the real deal." Since coming from Osaka, Japan to the U.S. 14 years ago, organist Akiko Tsuruga has sold out appearances at top jazz clubs and four recordings, with the latest, Commencement (AT Records) showing off her interpretations of Rogers and Hart, the Bee Gees and Gordon Parks, alongside Akiko's wall-sweatin' originals. Akiko has been working toward today since age three, when her parents bought her first piano. Hearing Jimmy Smith's record, The Cat led Akiko to become wholly familiar with the grease of the greats, including her mentor Dr. Lonnie Smith. Whether it's a slow boil, a quiet ride or a go to church shout, Akiko does it with a trio, making you glad you're in the audience.

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continued from page 22 HENRY GOURDINE PARK: 3 Westerly Rd. Ossining. www.jazzforumarts.org. 914-631- Ragtime Band feat André Mehmari, Evan 1000. Mon: 6:30-8:30pm free adm. Aug 8: Christopher, Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Blake Rowe Qrt; 22: Saber Tooth Trio + spec Alphonso Horne & Candice Hoyes. guest. PINE ISLAND CHAMBER OF COM- HORAN’S LANDING PARK: MERCE: 9 River St. Glenwood Rd. Pine Island. 845- Sleepy Hollow. www.jazzforumarts.org. 914- 258-1469. Aug 13: 6pm www.hudsonvalley 631-1000. Tues: 6:30-8pm free adm Mark jazzfest.org Hudson Valley Jazz Festival feat Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars. Jeff Ciampa Gp. LYNDHURST ESTATE: QUINN’S: At Hudson River. 635 330 Main St. Beacon. www.quinns S Bway. Tarrytown. www.jazzforumarts.org. beacon.com. Mon: 8pm free adm Monday 914-631-1000. Thurs: 6-8:30pm free adm Night Jazz Sessions. Aug 1: Rebecca Coupe Sunset Concerts. Aug 4: Ray Blue Organ Qrt; Franks Qrt; 8: Tomchess & Bandit Hat Qrt; 15: 11: Nelson Riveros Qrt; 18: Stephanie Chou Pete McCann Qrt; 22: Antonin Fajt Gp; 29: Project; 25: Zoila Pianista Latin Jazz Gp. Billy Mintz Qrt. PIERSON PARK: SUGAR LOAF PERFORMING ARTS CEN- W Main St & Hudson River. TER: Tarrytown. www.jazzforumarts.org. 914-631- 1351 Kings Hwy. Sugar Loaf. 845-610- 1000. Fri: 6:30-8pm free adm. Aug 5: 5900. www.sugarloafpac.org. Aug 13: 9pm Charged Particles feat Paul McCandless; 12: www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org Hudson Valley Audrey Silver Qnt; 19: Danny Mixon Qrt; 26: Jazz Festival feat The Hudson Valley Jazz Jazz Forum Arts Vocal Winners. Ens. WATERFRONT PARK: Dobbs Ferry. 914-631- TOWN CRIER CAFÉ: 379 Main St. Beacon. 1000. Free adm www.jazzforumarts.org. Wed: 845-855-1300. www.townecrier.com. Aug 12: 6:30-8pm. Aug 3: Tessa Souter Qrt; 10: The 8pm www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org Hudson New York Jazz Exchange; 17: Tony Jefferson Valley Jazz Festival feat Lindsey Webster. & Groovocity; 24: Mike Freeman Zona Vibe. VILLAGE GREEN: Railroad Av. Warwick. Aug 11: 7pm Hudson Valley Jazz Festival www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org feat The NY NEW JERSEY Swing Exchange. The WARWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 2 ESSEX Colonial Av. Warwick. 845-986-3236. Aug 14: 2-4pm Hudson Valley Jazz Festival www.hud DUKE’S SOUTHERN TABLE: 11 Clinton St. sonvalleyjazzfest.org feat The Jazz Patients. Newark. www.dukesnewark.com. 862-763- WARWICK VALLEY BED & BREAKFAST: 5757. Sun: 1-4pm, Wed 7-10:30pm, Fri-Sat: 24 Maple Av. Warwick. 845-987-7255. 7:30-11:30pm. Aug 3: Open Mic w/the Brick www.wvbedandbreakfast.com. Aug 13: 12- City Soul Collective; 5: Lance Bryant; 6: T.K. 3pm www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org Hudson Blue; 7: Carrie Jackson; 12: Pat Van Dyke; Valley Jazz Festival feat Brunch w/David 13: Carrie Jackson; 14: Jamale Davis; 17: Crone Trio. Open Mic w/the Brick City Soul Collective; 19: WARWICK VALLEY COMMUNITY CEN- Richard Polatchek; 20: Bruce Williams; 21: TER: Stephen Fuller; 26: Peter Lin; 27: Radam 11 Hamilton Av. Warwick. 845-986- Schwartz; 28: John Bauers. 6422. www.wvcommunitycenter.org. Aug 14: NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CEN- 4pm Hudson Valley Jazz Festival www.hud TER: sonvalleyjazzfest.org feat KJ Denhert 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466-5722. WARWICK GROVE: www.njpac.org. Aug 18: 7:30pm Jazz Jam 6 Hudson St. Warwick. Session @ Clement’s Place feat César López www.warwick-grove.com. 845-988-5274. Aug & Habana Ens. 14: 7pm Hudson Valley Jazz Festival NEWARK MUSEUM: 49 Washington St. www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org feat Karl Newark. www.newarkmuseum.org. 973-596- Latham Trio. 6550. Aug 4: 12:15-1:45pm Jazz in the Garden series feat Legacy Ens; 12: 6:30-9pm Jam Session w/Craig Handy & QUEENS 2nd Line Smith. NISHUANE PARK: Montclair. 973-509-4900. JACKSON ROOM: 192-07 Linden Blvd. St Aug 13: 12-9pm Jazz House Kids presents Albans. www.jacksonroom.com. 718-525- Montclair Jazz Festival www.montclairjazz 2387. Last Sat: 8&10pm $15 adm incl festival.org feat A Christian McBride Situation snacks/beverage feat Ed Jackson Qrt. & DJ Logic + Bernard Purdie, Dee Dee LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: Bridgewater Qnt, Organ 34-56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274. Qrt, Michele Rosewoman & New Yor-Uba, www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat 12- The Jazz House Faculty Collective, Louis 5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm Guided Prima, Jr. & the Jazz House Big Bands. Tours of Louis Armstrong House. Aug 13: TRUMPETS: 6 Depot Square. Montclair. 973- 2pm $18 adm Hot Jazz/Cool Garden series 744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com. Sets: feat Jane Monheit. unless otherwise noted 7:30&9pm, Fri-Sat 8&10pm, closed Mon-Tues. Adm varies. Aug 5: Saundra Silliman; 6: Dre Barnes; 7: 6-9pm WESTCHESTER Ed Alstrom; 12: Amina Figarova & Denise Jannah; 13: Marlene VerPlanck; 26: Billy Mintz; 28: 3-5pm Jeree Wade. BEANRUNNER CAFÉ: 201 S Division & Esther St. Peekskill. 914-737-1701. MIDDLESEX www.beanrunnercafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8- The NEW BRUNSWICK JAZZ PROJECT: 10:30pm $10 adm. Aug 6: Premik Russell www.nbjp.og. Tubbs; 12-13: Hudson Valley Jazz Festival PELZMAN PARK: www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org feat 08/12 Tappen St. Avenel. Slide Attack w/Alan Goidel & Howard Levy, www.woodbridgeartsnj.org/second-friday- 08/13 Eric Person Qrt; 20: Conigliaro jazz. 7:30pm: Second Friday Jazz. Aug 12: Eli Consort. Yamin Jazz Qrt. continued on page 26

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ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE By Elzy Kolb

Aha moment enjoying a monthly gig at the 55 Bar for Ayana Lowe always knew she could most of this century. When Ayana heard sing. From childhood, her impressive pipes Libby would be in town this summer, she earned her important roles in school invited her to join her at 55 Bar on Aug. 6. events and church choirs. She went on to This reunion gig is their first time singing classical voice training and even sang pro- together since their days in the church fessionally for a while. Though Ayana ulti- choir, with each doing a few songs mately didn't pursue a full-time career in and together. "We're going to do 'Sunday' music, it remained a constant throughout songs, since we met in church," Ayana her life. reveals. Think: "Sunday Kind of Love," "Come Sunday," and "Sunday In New York," the title tune from Libby's 2003 CD. Sharing the bandstand with Libby is a "dream come true" for Ayana. Back in the day at Libby's gig, "I was glad I had an ear where I could tell I was listening to some- thing different; it brought my music to a more sophisticated place. Now, I want to see if I can keep up with what she's doing. It's going to be a master class."

Ayana Lowe with Libby York, 55 Bar

She met fellow vocalist Libby York in a church choir in Brooklyn a couple of decades back. The two hit it off and when Libby mentioned having a gig, Ayana decided to attend to support her friend. She didn't think much of it in advance, admitting, "I thought I was the star," because of her lifelong choral experience. Ayana was totally unprepared for the Danny Mixon, Pierson Park impact Libby's performance had on her. "I never heard anything like it," she recalls. Attitude of gratitude "It was so different—she was better than Just naming a fraction of the people me! She was doing something I couldn't do; Danny Mixon has performed with proves she sounded so refined, her interplay with the versatile pianist can play practically the band, singing behind the beat. In anything. He's made himself at home in church and in classical music, everything the bands of everyone from blues and R&B is big: big sound, big vibrato, you're on the stars Big Maybelle and Patti , to beat, you're not groovin'. I knew I could jazz icons as diverse as , sing, but Libby was way ahead of what I , , , could do." , Pharoah Sanders, Archie One listen was all it took for Ayana to Shepp, , bagpiper Rufus change directions musically. Until then, "I Harley, and even tap dancers including hadn't heard much jazz. Louis Savion Glover. Plus, Danny has gigged and Armstrong—that name I knew. But I hung out with luminaries such as Ben couldn't tell you one jazz artist or another." Vereen, and Liza Minnelli. Though Libby left town soon afterward, "I was a kid on the fast track, that's part her influence lingered. "I spent years chas- of my history. All those people in my life ing Libby," Ayana explains. She describes gave me guidance—good and bad!—and taking "baby steps" toward singing jazz, made me the Danny Mixon I am today," he listening to records, learning more songs, shares. "I became well-rounded in the jazz how to scat, how to work with a band, play- world because I was raised by the commu- ing around with the beat, eventually nity of jazz musicians. I wouldn't trade my studying with Mark Murphy and Sheila experiences for anything. I was blessed to Jordan. be around the original, authentic people of Since shifting musical gears, Ayana has the art. They did the raw part of it, and the become a regular on New York's jazz scene, end result was beautifully polished." continued on page 26

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ANOTHER REASON... continued from page 25 her most personal recording to date. Each Danny describes saxophonist/composer of the ten original compositions offers a as "my spiritual father. He glimpse into her life: "Zinfandel" is the was a genius, he took me under his wing name of Peggy's aging pet ("She's a good and I worked with him in all his ensem- person, for a dog"); "Phille" is a recent bles, from the big band to small groups." piece, written after the pianist's mother Bassist Chris White was another early died ("I would just sit at the piano and play mentor. "He paid for my lessons and books that over and over"); "The Elephants' so I could study with Sir Roland Hanna." Tango" takes its name from the Elephant The pianist still lives by words of advice Room, a club in her current home base, he picked up early on. "Some young play- Austin. ers can be so full of themselves. But the While some of the material is new, she older cats took me aside and told me to dug into her archives for other pieces. make a statement with my playing; you "Some were written in the '90s; they're so don't have to do everything you know on beautiful, but they got short shrift, they every solo. In your music, have a conversa- never made it onto a record. The sound I tion with the band, with the audience." wanted for this was more of a classical Danny turns 66 on Aug. 19 and will cel- mini orchestra sound, with all acoustic ebrate on that day with an outdoor concert instruments. No saxophones—I wanted at Jazz Forum Arts' Jazz series in the sweetness of the clarinet. It was a won- Tarrytown ‘s Pierson Park. Expect the vet- derful project to work on; I loved the writ- eran pianist to play originals, including ing of it. It was written on piano and I tunes he wrote for McCoy Tyner and assigned an instrument to each of the voic- Antonio Carlos Jobim, plus standards and ings in each chord," Peggy explains. "And material from his new CD, Pass It On. there's a lot of free improv in "Jury Duty" Vocalist Antoinette Montague is "joining and "Red Bug Slough," there's a complete me for a song or two. We've been working a departure from the written parts." lot together in my world or in her world." Joining Peggy for her CD release at He turns philosophical in talking about Jazz at Kitano Aug. 25, are Harvie S on his birthday, pointing out that "still being bass, Su Terry on clarinet and Tony here" is more important than anything Moreno on drums. "I can't do an octet at else. "Music was in my blood from an early Kitano, but this music translates to small- age and I was blessed to have taken the er groups nicely, so we'll do it in quartet gift and worked with it. Some have gifts form," Peggy says. "This will be way differ- and throw them away and I'm fortunate ent, live. In performance the music gets a not to have done that. I appreciate the gift whole new lease. That's the beauty—if and will continue to pass on what I've been they're good vehicles they're going to given." change with time; they're going to stand the test of time." And in case you're wondering where Peggy might land next, she's planning to spend more time in New York soon. “I miss it; I'm homesick," she says.

NJ LISTINGS... continued from page 24 MORRIS BICKFORD THEATRE: 6 Normandy Heights Rd. Morristown. 973-971-3706. Concerts 8- 9:30pm. www.njjs.org. $15/18 adm. Aug 18: Peggy Stern, Jazz at Kitano Louis Prima Jr. & the Witnesses; 24: Nicki Grounded wanderer Parrott & friends w/Rossano Sportiello. MORRISTOWN GREEN: Downtown Pianist Peggy Stern has a nomadic Morristown. http://www.morrisarts.org/pro streak that has taken her to quite a range grams/music-without-borders. Aug 20: 12- of geographical and musical locales, from 10pm Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival feat Philadelphia (classical music) to San 12-1:45pm George Gee Swing Orch, 2- Francisco (Latin) to Seattle (jazz) to Austin 3:45pm Bucky Pizzarelli Qrt, 4-5:45pm Louis Prima Jr. & the Witnesses. ( swing), with other stops in between. SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973- "I'm kind of genre-free. My Latin is jazz 822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm. Latin, when I play jazz I can mix a lot of Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm, Tues 6:30-9pm, Wed- classical in there; Texas swing gave me Thurs 7-9:30pm, Fri 6:30&8:30pm, Sat jazz roots I might have missed. I just keep 6:30&8:45pm. Closed Mon. Tues: John Korba. Aug 5-6: Claudio Roditi Qrt; 11: Bucky moving forward," she relates. Pizzarelli Trio; 13: Jerry Vivino Qrt. But regardless of where this fearless traveler calls home or what genres she vis- OCEAN its, she stays in close touch with her inner OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE: College Dr. landscape, as she shares on her new CD, Z Toms River. 732-255-0500. www.ocean.edu. Octet (Estrella). Peggy views Z Octet as continued on page 29

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HOT FLASHES By Seton Hawkins

Contemporary Jazz Cruise Artist that further," Robert recalls. "You can Spotlight: Robert Glasper only take that so far with the trio format and I wanted to change up the vibe. So I EW NAMES LOOM AS LARGE OR brought in a band that was leaning even Fas dominant in today's jazz scene as more into the hip-hop and R&B concept. Robert Glasper's. As a pianist, composer, With them, I came up with Black Radio to producer and bandleader, Robert has risen bring in these artists I had been working to incredible acclaim in the past decade as with—I had always straddled the worlds of a genre-defying maestro whose varied proj- hip-hop, R&B and jazz—and mesh the ects include stints not only with Russell worlds together." Malone, Roy Hargrove and Christian Purists were nonplussed, but Black McBride, but also Maxwell, Jay-Z, Radio and Black Radio 2 were undeniably , Kendrick Lamar and Bilal. exceptional and unique, offering a musical Leading a number of his own groups, portrait of an artist who refuses easy cate- notably his trio and the larger Robert gorization. Finding new fans and a larger Glasper Experiment, Robert has traversed audience after those projects' successes, and incorporated these many musical Robert made even more changes. worlds into a strikingly unique vision. "After I had acquired this new audience, I wanted to do something different, so I went back to the trio," he explains. "What was interesting was that some of the hip- hop/R&B audiences began buying my trio records and so I wanted to do a different trio approach. I didn't want to do a stan- dard jazz trio, so instead I did an album of cover songs, but done in a jazz trio format." The result, Covered, incorporates songs by , Radiohead, Joni Mitchell, and more alongside Robert's originals in a CD that, while on paper is a return to his trio format, in sound is a melding of the trio and the Experiment's aesthetics. "I've never been one to make the same record twice," Robert explains. Indeed, Robert's commitment to follow- ing his unique vision led to one of this year's wonderful surprises: Everything's Beautiful, a Miles Davis-driven offering inspired by Robert's work on the Miles Ahead soundtrack and featuring a singular take on the notion of a tribute project. Drawing at times on Miles' playing in sam- ple, as well as Miles' literal voice in spoken moments, the album manages to pay trib- ute to Miles and celebrate his work while still remaining a unique statement on Robert's part. Such an achievement is no easy feat, but is also one entirely appropri- ate for a CD released on the trumpeter's Robert Glasper 90th birthday. While Robert's trio records (especially "I didn't want to do a 'remix' project. I Canvas, his 2005 Blue Note debut) first wanted this record to be about more than brought him acclaim among jazz audi- Miles' trumpet, so the way I did it was ences, his 2012 Black Radio and 2013 fol- bringing in people who had a genuine love low-up Black Radio 2 projects with the for Miles, and I wanted to bring in his com- Robert Glasper Experiment caught much positions, his speaking voice, his swagger, wider attention. everything about him. He is so much more "I was playing trio and we were getting than the muted trumpet." a crossover audience and I wanted to take continued on page 28

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FRESH TAKES By Nathan Kamal, student at The New School

OCALIST AND ACTOR JUDI Barcelona and Geneva, Judi makes a tri- VJackson surfs the waters of young umphant return to New York this August ambition with great ease. Only 22 years with a two-evening residency at Smoke. old, Jackson has opened for major acts like "It's going to be like a homecoming show. Mavis Staples, and her collaborators I'm playing with cats who I played with include Snarky Puppy. when I Judi is frustrated by those who catego- first moved rize her explicitly as either a jazz vocalist to the city." or theatric performer. Instead, she allows each of these creative modes to inform and Judi inspire the other. "If we're not growing Jackson we're dying," she says. "There always has sings to be evolution." original Judi's evolution has led her to combine material elements of musical theater and R&B into and stan- her music, while staying firmly rooted in dards at the jazz and soul standards she loves. "My Smoke writing recently has had a fusion of influ- Jazz & ences from the jazz I grew up with, and also Supper soul and folk music." Club on After an outing of European perform- Aug. 3 ances, including shows in London, and 4.

HOT FLASHES... Jazz at Lincoln Center offers a range of continued from page 27 free listening parties throughout August, featuring hosts like Ricky Riccardi and Robert Glasper performs in the Greg Thomas, and covering topics ranging Contemporary Jazz Cruise in February from Louis Armstrong, to jazz and physics. 2017. To make a reservation, visit Visit http://academy.jazz.org/listening-par www.thecontemporaryjazzcruise.com. ties for a schedule. The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival takes place Aug. 26-28 in Marcus Garvey Park and in Tompkins Square Park. Featured performers include Jazzmeia Horn, Randy Weston, Grace Kelly, , Jack DeJohnette, Allan Harris and more. Visit www.cityparksfounda tion.org for a full schedule. The Litchfield jazz festival celebrates its 21st anniversary Aug. 6-7, featuring such talents as Donald Harrison, Orrin Evans, Emmet Cohen, Jimmy Heath, Don Braden, Jimmy Greene among many others. Check www.litchfieldjaz- Don Braden zfest.com for details. At the Morristown Jazz & Blues festival, Festivals and Events Bucky Pizzarelli, George Gee Swing Acclaimed guitarist Mary Halvorson Orchestra and Louis Prima Jr. are on holds a residency at The Stone Aug. 2-7. the bill Aug. 20. For more information, go Highlighting a full range of her projects to www.morristownjazzandblues.com. and collaborations, Halvorson will feature The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival takes her band Thumbscrew (with Michael place Aug. 26-28 in Marcus Garvey Park Formanek and Tomas Fujiwara), her octet, and in Tompkins Square Park. Featured the trio Sifter (Kirk Knuffke and Matt performers include Jazzmeia Horn, Wilson), as well as duo work with Nels Randy Weston, Grace Kelly, Jason Cline, Stephan Crump, Brandon Seabrook Moran, Jack DeJohnette, Allan Harris and Joe Morris. Visit thestonenyc.com for and more. Visit www.cityparksfoundation.org more details. for a full schedule.

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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. To hold the attention of a music class of teenaged boys, Herb Gardner told them that learning a little piano could really fix up their social lives. If they could learn to play the accompaniment to Hoagy Carmichael's "Heart and Soul" no teenage girl could resist sitting next to them to play the melody. They were doing pretty well at it, but the peculiar look on the face of a teacher's aide at the back of the room made him think that maybe he'd been a little flippant about reducing the serious business of to a way to pick up chicks. After the class she went over to Herb and said, "That's the way I met my husband!"

BLACKMAN... NJ LISTINGS... continued from page 17 continued from page 26 www.njjs.org. Aug 17: 8-9:30pm $18/22 adm superstars, she sounds practically star- Geoff Gallante. struck in discussing the California gig. UNION DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD: Westfield. "This is the most exciting thing I have www.westfieldtoday.com/jazzfestival. 908- coming up," the drummer declares. "This is 789-9444. Tues: 7-9pm free adm. Aug 2: Ron the kind of thing you frame and put on Aprea, Gus Bardaji Gp, Daniel Ori, The Gold Magnolias, Mike Kaplan Nnt; 9: Lynette your mantel: Herbie and Wayne, the inno- Washington, Daniel Rufolo, The Murphet, vators! It's going to be fantastic to play Jonny Hirsch Band, New-Trad Sxt; 16: Jim with them, not only to be inspired by the Cohen, Stringbean & the Stalkers, Dave music, but it's also elevating—if you play Leonhardt Trio, VooDUDES, B.D. Lenz; 23: Jazz Lobsters, Eric Frazier, Carrie Jackson, one note, you're going to learn from it, Justin Hernandez, Lance Bryant; 30: Lauren you're going to be lifted and elevated." Shub & The Ilya Maslov Trio, NoName James Who can ask for anything more? & Butterball, Ali Ryerson, Watson, Dr. Dubious & the Agnostics. Cindy Blackman Santana plays Jazz Standard Aug. 9-10, with her PENNSYLVANIA electric band: Aurelien Budynek on DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware Water guitar, Zaccai Curtis on keyboards Gap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424- and Felix Pastorius, bass. 2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Thurs 8-11pm, Fri-Sat 7-11pm. Adm varies. Residency (R): Thurs Jam w/Bill Washer & friends. Aug: 4: R; 5: Spencer Reed Qrt; 6: Kate Baker & Vic Juris; 7: Mitchell WILSON... Cheng Qrt; 11: R; 12: Brian Lynch Qrt; 13: continued from page 21 Nancy Reed Trio; 14: Russ Kassoff w/guest Catherine Dupuis; 18: R; 19: Carolyn & Jay 10 and 11 and is joined by saxophonist Leonhart; 20: Eric Mintel Qrt; 21: Su Terry & Ray Blue, guitarist John DeFrancesco Peggy Stern; 25: R; 26: Behn Gillece Trio; 27: and drummer Glenn Ferricone. Patrick McGee Qnt; 28: Rich Jenkins Qrt; 29: 7:30-10:30pm Deer Head Inn Jazz Orch.

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot House Contributing Photographer It's not easy wrangling four saxophon- ists, a drummer, a bass player and a pianist—especially when there are beautiful women passing in the street. At a photo shoot in Chelsea for the cover of the upcoming Arbors Records’ release of The Candy Man, Harry Allen and his ensemble were channel- ing their inner teens, as you can clearly see in this photo.

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F YOU HAVE DREAMT OF ROMAN- Ice or Brazilian beaches while listening to Bebel Gilberto, you may have been listen- ing to the sounds of flautist and saxophon- ist Jorge Continentino, who has played and recorded with the singer for ten years. And if you would like your dreams to feel a little more real, you can go and see him perform heroes." And during the 1980s, Jorge's live in New York City this summer since he father, himself a jazz musician, used to run is a special guest at the Django Reinhardt the jazz club Pianissimo, in Belo Horizonte. festival at the midtown venue Birdland. That's where the flautist started playing But don't expect improvisation to not be with his brothers... part of the experience, since for the Rio de ...The flautist moved from Rio de Janeiro Janeiro native, "it's good not to predict to New York City in 2004 and played with what you are going to do. Your influences gypsy musician Dorado Schmitt for the will come out naturally." very first time in 2011. This year is his And Jorge's first influences came from third time performing at the festival. "The "what was surrounding me," he explains. festival is very nice: they play for a week," "So it was of course Brazilian music since Jorge explains. "And they have one fea- I'm from Brazil. My parents listened to a tured guest each night—every night a dif- lot of Jobim, Joao Donato…" And on his ferent one. I am going to be one of the mother's side, it was Gilberto Gil, Jao guests for two nights this year." Gilberto, he says. But "I [also] grew up lis- Gypsy music has taught Jorge to "think tening to , Coltrane, Sonny fast without losing the lyrical aspect of Rollins, Paul Desmond," the Rio native making music on the spot," he explains. adds. "All of that jazz repertoire and continued on page 31 BRIDGE CROSSINGS By Cary Tone OE MORRIS HAS ESTABLISHED his with a lot of other input, led me to Ornette Jvoice on guitar in a free jazz context for Dolphy, , Ayler and the AACM. over four decades. His influences range Q- What do you struggle with in your from Miles Davis to the AACM, from West creative life? African string music to Messian and Ives. A- Feeling like I am not the kind of He is on the faculty of the New England musician I'm supposed to be. It's a lifelong Conservatory and tours extensively as a battle to feel good about who I am and leader and sideman on both guitar and believe in myself and deal with the expec- bass. tation to conform. Feeling like a failure. If I spend too much time thinking about what other people do, I get very down. I know who I am and why I do this. And I know that my determination to be myself is my life's adventure, but it's never easy. Otherwise I am very fortunate. My life has been like a miracle. So I'm quite grateful that I found music to frame all of these years. I no longer expect much from music except the luxury of making it and sharing the experience with people. The world is Q- What was your entry point to full of horror and sadness, music is a balm jazz/improvised music? for that, and a signal to anyone interested A- My sister brought Coltrane's record that life is amazing. Imagine if all the Om home from college when I was 15. To intensity that results in violence was me that was the thing beyond Hendrix turned into music instead. We would all be that I needed. That sent me looking into better off and no one would complain about jazz, which meant that I had to learn about making money with music. changes, scales, modes, etc. Om also, along continued on page 31

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LATIN... continued from page 30 And in the process, he embraces his back- ground. "I am a jazz musician and I am from Brazil and I play Brazilian music, so when I play Gypsy jazz music, of course I'm connected to jazz, and of course I can't get away from my Brazilian influences so it will show up in my melodies and rhythms."... Jorge Continentino performs Aug. 5 and 6 at Birdland with bassist Itaiguara Brandao for the 17th Django Reinhardt New York Festival. BRIDGE... continued from page 30

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