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185695_HH_Oct_0 9/25/17 9:55 AM Page 1 The only jazz magazine in NY in print, online THE LATIN SIDE and on apps! OF HOT HOUSE P32 October 2017 www.hothousejazz.com Kumble Theater Page 17 New Jersey PAC Page 19 Tierney Sutton Christian McBride and Melissa Walker Swingadelic John Beasley's MONK'estra Bickford Theatre and Swing 46 Page 4 Jazz Standard Page 4 Where To Go & Who To See Since 1982 185695_HH_Oct_0 9/25/17 1:30 PM Page 2 2 185695_HH_Oct_0 9/22/17 4:42 PM Page 3 3 185695_HH_Oct_0 9/22/17 4:42 PM Page 4 Sponsored by Dot Time Records WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler WO ENSEMBLES AT OPPOSITE haunting ballad brought to life with the ends of the big band spectrum, both unusual combination of Bob Sheppard's payingT tribute to a composer-songwriter, clarinet and guest artist Regina Carter's share this Winning Spins. One is the sec- violin. As the pair explores every nuance of ond volume of a big band exploration and the melody, John adds blasts of brass expansion of the music of Thelonious where Thelonious had originally jabbed Monk. A smaller ensemble brings the piano chords and he wraps Regina's impro- lyrics of Johnny Mercer with various com- vised solo in a crepuscular penumbra from posers to the fore in performances that the ensemble. echo the original, mostly swing era record- Some of the most creative re-imaginings ings with an emphasis on vocals. of Thelonious Monk music here come from John Beasley Presents MONK'estra, John's addition of rhythms and time signa- Vol. 2 (Mack Avenue), is a cogent reminder tures not found on the originals. "Brake's that Thelonious didn't just write melodies, Sake," the opening track, rides on a hip- but complete, multi-faceted compositions, hop backbeat, the theme strutting on con- although mostly framed by familiar song trasting high and low brass until trum- forms: 32-bar AABA or 12-bar AAB blues. peter Dontae Winslow emerges, not play- As an arranger, John is aware that Monk ing but delivering a rap about Thelonious considered the chordal commentary and that morphs into one about prejudice and counter-lines that he played on piano on oppression. It turns a lesser known compo- the head of his compositions to be as sition into a compelling contemporary important as the main melody. So, John protest anthem. fleshes out both the melody and its various Another guest artist, conga and bata embellishments, creating rich instrumen- percussionist Pedrito Martinez, adds an tal voices for what were once piano notes. Afro-Latin flavor to "Criss Cross," infused A perfect example of this musical cre- with a high-powered arrangement full of ativity is "Crepuscule with Nellie," a ensemble parts that clash and intersect as solos ride on top, audibly reflecting the tune's title. A slinky, tango-like feel exotically alters "Work," another deceptively simple Monk tune explored and expanded by a colorful arrangement with muted trumpets con- trasting with suave woodwinds as Ryan Dragon's trombone glides a long-noted solo on top. "Evidence," one of the supposedly simpler Thelonious piece (a contrafact of "Just You, Just Me"), is turned into a mini- suite with three distinct parts. After the band delivers the stop-start, skeletal melody with full, contrasting sections, the tempo revs up for a breakneck solo from guest artist Kamasi Washington's tenor sax. That segues into a perky, waltz-time rendition of the tune leading to Conrad Herwig's trombone solo, the band back in 4/4 for a full-voiced climax. Dianne Reeves also makes a guest appearance singing "Dear Ruby," Carmen McRae's lyrics to "Ruby My Dear," and the familiar "I Mean You," revived here as a jazz march, and Thelonious' "Light Blue," a ballad given an Ellingtonian treatment with lush alto sax and reed voicings underpinning John's organ solo. MONK'estra's renditions of Thelonious' tunes bring new insights about them and appreciation for them. Swingadelic Mercerville, (Zoho), fea- tures 13 songs with lyrics by Johnny Mercer, pianist-arranger John Bauers sharing the vocals with Vanessa Perea. continued on page 29 4 Beasley's MONK'estra cover photo by Lawrence Sumulong, McBride and Walker by Chris Drukker for Jazz House Kids. 185695_HH_Oct_0 9/22/17 4:42 PM Page 5 5 185695_HH_Oct_0 9/22/17 4:42 PM Page 6 6 185695_HH_Oct_0 9/25/17 9:55 AM Page 7 7 185695_HH_Oct_0 9/22/17 4:42 PM Page 8 8 185695_HH_Oct_0 9/22/17 4:42 PM Page 9 9 185695_HH_Oct_0 9/22/17 4:42 PM Page 10 10 185695_HH_Oct_0 9/22/17 4:42 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 Gwen Kelley (formerly Calvier) listing info contact Gwen Kelley [email protected] Toll Free Phone: COPY EDITOR: Yvonne Ervin 888-899-8007/[email protected] [email protected] Hot House Jazz Magazine is published monthly and all PRODUCTION & ART DIRECTOR: copyrights are the property of Gwen Kelley. 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Oct 14: 8pm $45 adm Dick Hyman/Bill Charlap Duo. 449 LA: 449 Lenox Av (bet 132nd & 133rd Sts). 212-234-3298. Sun: 4-7pm Patio Jazz; Thurs: 1-3:30pm Jazz & Dessert; Fri-Sat: 8:30pm. AARON DAVIS HALL: At City College. 138 Convent Av at W133rd St. www.citycollege centerforthearts.org. 212-650-6900. Oct 27: 7:30-10pm Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orch. APOLLO THEATER: 253W 125th St. 212-531- 5300. www.apollotheater.org. Oct 6-7: 8pm $25-125 adm We Shall Not Be Moved. BILL’S PLACE: 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7th Avs). www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212-281- 0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill Saxton Bebop Band. The CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK: 160 Convent Av at 138th St. www.ccny.cuny.edu. 212-650-7000. Oct 5: 7pm free adm Lainie Cooke. 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. 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