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WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler

WO REED PLAYERS, ONE WHO'S Eternal Triangle," in a barnburner been a fixture on the scene since the arrangement by Mark that also features 1980s,T and the other who has established two tenor saxophones, Ken's trading fours herself in the last decade, are leaders on with the ensemble, and an assertive this month's Winning Spins. Ken solo from Ehud Asherie. “Come Back to Peplowski, a stalwart of the late 20th Me,” recalling the Frank-Duke swinger, Century swing revival, pays tribute to the closes the album with a flourish. era, and sticks to just clarinet on The Future Is Female, Roxy Coss his album. Even though she's been a (Posi-Tone), is that rarity, a jazz album Rising Star in polls for soprano sax for five consisting entirely of compositions by the years, Roxy Coss mostly plays tenor sax as leader that is not pedestrian or boring. she showcases her original compositions Roxy's tunes are far from ho-hum, built on with a quintet on her latest. a firm foundation of contemporary, main- Sunrise, The Ken Peplowski Big stream-modern forms and rhythms, yet Band (), finds the clar- original enough to be as arresting as her inetist taking oblique inspiration from two overtly feminist referential titles. of his heroes, Frank Sinatra and Duke Roxy isn't just a formidable young Ellington. But this CD doesn't try to recre- (early 30s) reed player and composer, she's ate the music of either since Ken commis- also the founder of the Women in Jazz sioned all but three of the dozen arrange- Organization. The band here, though, is ments; the exceptions being adaptations of not an all-women group, it's a quintet with tunes arranged by Billy May for the pianist Miya Yamanaka joined by the male Sinatra-Ellington album of 1967. rhythm section of Alex Wintz, guitar; Rick What incited him, as he explains in the Rosato, bass, and Jimmy MacBride, notes, is the way both artists worked in the drums. Roxy sticks mainly to tenor sax but studio, recording "live" with all the musi- plays soprano on two tracks and alto and cians in the same room, often working out bass clarinet on one each. Lucas Pino's final preparations on the spot. Also evident bass clarinet trades solos with her tenor on is the close rapport achieved in Duke's the closer, "Ode to a Generation." band between written and improvised, solo Roxy's originals vary from a long form and ensemble parts. "Nevertheless, She Persisted" with ele- His clarinet is prominent in both lead ments of modal jazz, to the programmatic and solo roles, and Ken is the only soloist "Mr. President," an ominous beginning on half of the tracks. Some of the melding (bowed bass) giving way to a martial beat of clarinet and ensemble verges on the tenor sax theme yielding to brisk swing for magical. Dennis Mackrel's chart of the the tenor and piano solos. Roxy, on bass non-Brazilian bossa (Italians wrote it) clarinet, and Alex interact on the moody, "Estate" blends a spare clarinet lead into slinky "#MeToo;" an Afro-Latin feel lights harmony with the reed section in the open- up "Nasty Women Grab Back," a soprano ing, and has Ken enveloped by high brass sax feature, while "Choices" recalls Duke and low reeds during his solo. Ellington's creamy alto saxophonists in Duke is represented by Marks Roxy's alto lead, which gives way to her Lopeman's inventive expansion of "Duet," tenor sax (one of the choices?). Roxy also originally written for clarinet and bass, proves capable of fine, driving hard bop, on into a bounding big band chart; and "I Like "Little Did She Know," and swinging a riff the Sunrise," with Ken sharing solo space piece: "Females Are Strong as Well." with Adrian Cunningham’s tenor sax. The late Allan Ganley's take on "When Ken Peplowski leads his big band You Wish Upon A Star" has a liquid-toned for a CD release concert at Birdland clarinet poured over backgrounds of reeds Nov. 25; he is also at Dizzy's Club and muted brass. One of the most gorgeous Coca-Cola Nov. 1-4 with his quintet. numbers is Mark's chart of the Rodgers Roxy Coss brings her quintet with and Hart standard, "Spring Is Here," done Alex Wintz, guitar; Miki Yamanaka, in pastel shades contrasting with deep piano; Rick Rosato, bass, and chiaroscuro, all sans rhythm section. Jonathan Barber, drums at Smoke Ken's clarinet, with its supple tone and Jazz & Supper Club Nov. 29. She's easy, legato flow, is wonderful on ballads, also a featured soloist with the New but he's also a committed swinger, as well York Youth Symphony Jazz Band for as adept at the challenges of . He Ken's gig at Dizzy's on Nov. 4. proves the latter on Sonny Stitt's "The

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CLUBS & HALLS

UPPER MANHATTAN (Above 70th Street) 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. Sets: 7:30pm. Nov 2: $30 adm Descendants feat Wilson “Chembo” Corniel, Jr. & William Cepeda + Redobles de Cultura; 16: $25 Jazz Conceptions in Classical Arabic feat Tarek Yamani. 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 CECIL: At Minton's Playhouse. 210W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). 212-866-1262. www.thececilharlem.com. Sat: 12-4pm Jackie West Jazz Band. CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet 92nd & 93rd Sts). www.cleopatrasneedleny. com. 212-769-6969. Sets: Early (E), Late (L); Sun E 4-8pm, L 9pm-1am; Mon-Tues E 8- 9pm, L 10pm-1am; Wed-Thurs E 7-11pm, L 11:30pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat E 8pm-12am, L 12:30-3am. Free adm/$10 min. Trios except Mon&Thurs Duets. L Jam. Residencies: Sun E Open mic w/Keith Ingham, L Benno Marmur; Mon Mark Hagan; Tues Marc Devine; Wed E Open mic w/Les Kurtz, L Nathan Brown; Thurs L Nathan Brown; Fri L Robbie Lee; Sat L T. Kash. Nov 1: Noriko Kamo; 2: Joe Bonacci; 3: Carol Sudhalter; 8: Louise Rogers; 9: Fuku/Chihiro; 10: Julia Banholzer; 15: Matt Baker; 16: Art Lillard; 17: Alan Rosenthal; 22: 8pm-1am Jam & open Mic; 23: Ken Simon; 24: tba; 29: Roland Temple; 30: Jesse Crawford. GIN FIZZ: 308 Malcolm X Blvd at 125th St. 2nd Fl. www.ginfizzharlem.com. 212-289-2220. Fri: 7-8&8:30-9:30pm My Billie Holiday Tribute series 917-863-7854. Nov 2: LaShonda Reese; 9: Irene Blackman; 16: Tommy Campbell; 23: Ayana Lowe; 30: Peter Valera & Jump Blues Band w/Gary Samuels. GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster. 310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001. Sets/adm: 7&9pm/$15. Sun 11am-3pm Jazz Brunch feat Lucy Galliher Band w/Boncelia Lewis. GREATER CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH: 55W 124th St (bet Malcolm X Blvd & 5th Av). 212-348-6132. www.harlemjazzboxx.com. Tues 12pm $15 adm & Fri 7pm $20: Harlem Jazz series. Nov 2: Steve Swell; 6: Ed Cherry; 9: Carla Cook; 13: Malik Washington; 16: Antoine Roney; 20: Sharp Radway; 23: Bruce Williams; 27: tba; 30: Gino Sitson. HARLEM STAGE: At Aaron Davis Hall. 150 Convent Av at W135th St. 212-281-9240. www.harlemstage.org. Nov 2: 7:30pm $25 adm Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orch.

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LENOX COFFEE: 60W 129th St at Lenox Av. 646-833-7839. www.lenoxcoffee.com. Mon: 6pm Keyed Up feat Ilya Lushtak Trio. LENOX SAPHIRE: 341 Lenox Av at 127th St. Thurs: 11pm-4am Keyed Up series w/Phil Young Oct. MILLER THEATRE: At Columbia University. 2960 Bway at 116th St. 212-854-7799. www.millertheatre.com. Nov 17: 8pm $20-35 adm Melissa Aldana Qrt. MINTON’S: 206W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). 212-243-2222. www.mintonsharlem.com. Sets: 7:30&9pm, Thurs-Sat 7:30&9:30pm. Residencies (R): Sun Singer Meets Saxophonist feat Christopher McBride w/guest; Tues Minton's Legacy Jam by Joe Graziosi; Wed Antonio Ciacca & Swing Society. Nov 2: Benny Benack; 8: Peter Brainin & Talking Drum; 10: J.C. Hopkins Biggish Band; 15: Noah Bless; 16: “King” Solomon Hicks; 17: Bobby Harden; 23: James Williams Jazz Qnt; 24: B.J. Jansen Qnt; 29: Samuel Torres. MIST HARLEM: 46W 116th St (bet Lenox & 5th Av). www.mistharlem.com. 646-738-3043. Fri: 10pm-2am $10 adm Harlem Late Night Jazz. NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM: 58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348- 8300. www.jmih.org. 7-8:30pm $10 don. Nov 1: The Lowdown feat Conversations w/Christian; 3: 1st Saturday Jam w/David Durrah; 6: New Sounds feat Endea Owens; 10: Move and Groove Vinyasa Jazz Flow; 15: Jazz Gallery Mentoring series w/Kris Davis Gp feat David Leon; 18: Intergenerational Jam w/Jazz Power Initiative; 20: The Lowdown feat Conversations w/Christian. PARIS BLUES: 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd at 121st St. 917-257-7831. www.paris bluesharlem.webs.com. Sets/adm: Early (E) 5-9pm, Jam 9pm-1am; free. Sun: E Double G & the Possee, 9pm La Banda Ramirez; Mon: Antoine; Tues: Charles Davis Trio; Wed: Les Goodson & the Intergalatic Soul Jazz Band; Thurs: Tyrone Govan & Der Secret; Fri: Tiger & Beautiful Journey Band; Sat: Tom & The 69th Street Band. SETTEPANI: 196 Lenox Av at 120th St. 917- 492-4806. www.settepani.com. Thurs: 7- 10pm Keyed Up series feat Ode To Harlem. SHOWMAN’S: 375W 125th St at Morningside. www.showmansjazzclub.com. 212-864-8941. 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. Residencies (R): Sun E-L Jam w/Dana Protsenko; 1st Sun 8-11pm The Shrine Big Band. Nov 1: E Telman Combo; 2: L Any Gama; 3: E Nick Panoutsos Qrt; 4: R; 5: E Ayumi Ishito Gp; 9: E Mestizos; 10: E Owen Chen Qrt, L NY Jazz Force; 11: R; 17: E David Zheng; 18: R; 21: E Takeshi Otani Band; 25: 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. Nov 1: E-L Stafford Hunter; 2: E Mood Trio, L Jacob Varmus Qrt; 3: E David Zheng, L Mestizos; 4: E Joe Breidenstine Qnt; 5: 6-9pm Forces in Motion; 6: E Gianluca Figliola Trio, L Tonewheel; 7: E Takeshi Otani Band; 8: E-L Jeru Project; 9: L Uptown Raccoon; 10: L Kaushik Viswanath; 15: E-L Meg Okura; 17: E Telman Combo; 24: E Any Gama; 28: L Caleb Veazey/Luke Marantz; 29: E-L Joe McCarthy; 30: E-L The Young Lions Jazz Orch. SMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 2751 Bway

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(bet 105th & 106th Sts). 212-864-6662. Lefkowitz-Brown; 25: E Ken Peplowski Big www.smokejazz.com. Set: Early (E), Late (L); Band, 9pm R; 27-Dec 1: Curtis Stigers; 29: E Mon E 7&9pm, L 10:30pm; Tues 7,9& Joe Alterman; 30-Dec 1: BT L Bruce Harris. 10:30pm; Wed E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:45pm; CARNEGIE HALL: 57th St & 7th Av. 212-247- Thurs E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm; Fri-Sun E 7800. www.carnegiehall.org. Nov 3: 11am For 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:45pm&12:45am; adm/ Teens Studio 57 Live w/Michael Mwenso; 10: min vary. Residencies: Sun L Erena Zankel Hall 9pm Dafnis Prieto Big Band. Terakubo Girl Power Trio; Mon (R) E Vincent CLUB BONAFIDE: 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd & Herring Qrt, L The New Smoke Jam Session 3rd Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com. by Vincent Herring; Tues (R) Mike LeDonne & 646-918-6189. Residency (R): Thurs 6:30pm Groover Qrt; Wed (R) E Lezlie Harrison, L Emilie Surtees. Nov 1: R; 2: 8pm Moth to Emmet Cohen Organ Trio; Thurs L Nickel & Flame Jazz; 3: 8pm The New York Nightin- Dime OPS; Fri L Johnny O’Neal & guests; gales; 4: 5:30&7pm Julie Eigenberg/Richard Sat L The Harlem Sessions by Marc Cary. Miller; 8: R; 9: 6pm Chloé Perrier & French Nov 1: Chris Washburne Rags & Roots Heart; 10: 4pm Yael & Gabriel, 8pm The DoDo Band; 2-4: Eric Reed Qrt; 5-7: R; 8: Alexis Orch; 11: Julie E. & Alex Blake feat spec Cole; 9-11: Qrt; 12-14: R; 15: guest Yoichi Uzeki; 15: R; 16: 6pm Andres Seán Lyons Roaring Pride; 16-18: Russell Laprida, 8pm Sergio Pereira Qnt; 17: 6pm Malone Qrt; 19-21: R; 22: closed; 23-25 Andres Laprida; 18: 5pm Julie Tribute to McCoy Tyner feat Vincent Herring, Eigenberg/Richard Miller, 6:30pm Julie Steve Turre; 26-28: R; 29: Roxy Coss Qnt; 30- Eigenberg, 8pm Andres Laprida; 20: 7pm Dec 2: Qnt. Rico Yuzen Qrt; 22: R; 23: 6pm Andres SUGAR BAR: 254W 72nd St (bet Bway & West Laprida; 24: 4pm Yael & Gabriel, 6pm Chloé End Av). 212-579-0222. www.sugarbarnyc.com. Perrier & French Heart; 25: 6pm Andres Sets: 8pm/$10 adm unless otherwise noted. Laprida; 29: R; 30: 6pm Chloe Perrier. Residencies: Wed Electrikana; Thurs except DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL 11/22 9pm Open Mic w/Sugar Bar All Star MUSIC: 450W 37th St (bet 9th & 10th Av). Band. Nov 3: 9pm Irini Res & the Jazz Mix; 9: www.dimennacenter.org. 212-594-6100. Nov 8&10pm Mikel Paul; 10: $15 Kimberla. 2: 8pm $15 don Adi Meyerson Qnt. SYMPHONY SPACE: 2537 Bway at 95th St. DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA: At Jazz @ 212-864-5400. www.symphonyspace.org. Lincoln Center. 10 Columbus Cr at 60th St. Bar Thalia (BT). Nov 11: BT 7pm Kathryn 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258-9800. Sets/adm Allyn/Ed MacEachen; 15: 7:30pm $20-30 adm unless otherwise noted: 7:30&9:30pm, Francesco Turrisi; 29: 7:30pm $20-30 The 11:30pm Late Night Sessions; Sun-Wed $35, Brain Cloud; 30: 7pm free Columbia Thurs-Fri $40, Sat $45; $10 min. Nov 1-4: 11/2 University Jazz Ensembles. $45, 11/4 $30 Ken Peplowski Qnt; 5: The TRIAD THEATER: 158W 72nd St (bet Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orch feat Bway & Columbus). www.triadnyc.com. 212- John Beasley; 6: Joey Calderazzo Trio; 7-8: 362-2590. 2 drink/min. Nov 2 7pm, 3 9:30pm, 11/7 $30 Myra Melford & Snowy Egret Qnt; 9- 7 8pm: Love, Linda feat Stevie Holland; 8: 10: Theo Hill feat Jeremy Pelt; 11: $40 Jon 7pm Victor Neufeld; 9 7pm, 10 9:30pm: Love, Faddis; 12: $30 Melanie Charles Band w/spec Linda feat Stevie Holland; 14: 7pm Alicia guest Rogerst Charles; 13: $30 Sarah Crowe; 25: 4pm Sparks & Sticks; 26: 7pm McKenzie; 14: $30 7:30pm Tali Rubinstein, Larry Kerchner. 9:30pm Uri Gurvich Qrt; 15-18: Ellis Marsalis Qnt; 19: Berklee Global Jazz Ambassadors w/spec guest John Patitucci; 20: George MID-TOWN MANHATTAN Colligan Trio; 21, 22 7pm, 23-25: 11/21 $45, 11/22 $165, 11/23 $45, 11/25 $40 & friends; 26: Sxt; 27-28: (Between 35th & 69th Street) David Berger Orch w/Harry Allen; 29-Dec 2: 12/2 $30 Mary Stallings w/Emmet Cohen Trio. BIRDLAND: 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). Late Night Sessions w/Nov 1-2: Evan 212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. Bird- Arntzen Qrt; 6-10: Micah Thomas; 13-17: land Theater (BT). Sets: Early (E) 5:30pm Bruce Harris; 20-21&23-24: Benny Benack III; except Sun 6pm, Mon 7pm & Fri 5:15pm; 27-Dec 1: Willerm Delisfort. 8:30&11pm, except Sun 9&11pm & Mon DON’T TELL MAMA: 343W 46th St at 9:30pm; BT 7pm except Sun 7:30pm & Mon Restaurant Row. 212-757-0788. www.dont 8:30pm, Late (L) 9:45pm. Residencies: Sun tellmamanyc.com. Nov 17: 8:30pm John (R) except 11/11 Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Minnock. Latin Jazz Orch; Mon Jim Caruso Cast Party; GUANTANAMERA: 939 8th Av. 212-262-5354. Wed E David Ostwald & www.guantanamerany.com. Sets: Sun-Thurs Eternity Band; Fri E The Birdland Big Band; 8:30pm-12am, Fri-Sat 8:30pm-1am. Tues- Sat E Eric Comstock. Nov 1-3: Ron Carter & Wed: Ariacne Trujillo Trio. Golden Striker Trio; 1: E Margi Gianquinto; 4: E Molly Ryan & Bria Skonberg feat the IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St at Faculty All-Stars w/Catherine Russell, Jon- Bway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454. Erik Kellso, Evan Christopher, Dion Tucker, Mon-Tues: 8-11pm Vince Giordano & The 9pm R; 6-11: Django Reinhardt Festival feat Nighthawks. Dorado Schmitt, Samson & Amati Schmitt, The IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582- Pierre Blanchard & Ludovic Beier w/spec 2121. www.theiridium.com. Sets unless oth- guests 11/6 Edmar Castañeda, 11/7 Evan erwise noted: 8:30pm. Nov 1: $25 adm Nik Sherman, 11/8-9 Joel Frahm, 11/10-11 Grace Bärtsch’s Ronin; 14: $25/35 Jaimoe Jasssz Kelly; 8: E Denise Reis, BT 7pm-L Karrin Band; 15-18: 8:30&10:30pm $45/65 Eliane Allyson; 11: E Brandi Disterheft; 12-13: BT Elias; 19: $25 Ed Palermo Big Band; 23-25: Carole J. Bufford; 13-17: Plus $40/50 Randy Brecker/Jeremy Pelt Band. Streams of Expression Nnt; 13: BT L Dan IRISH ARTS CENTER: 553W 51st St (bet 10th Block; 15: E Donald Vega It's Time Qnt; 15: & 11th Avs). www.irishartscenter.org. 866- BT Conversation w/Budd Mishkin, Wynton 811-4111. Nov 29: 7:30pm $24/20 adm Marsalis & Ruben Blades; 18: E John Bailey, Christine Tobin & Phil Robson feat Tobin’s 9pm R; 20-24: Veronica Swift & Emmet Run on 51 w/spec guests Ingrid Jensen & Cohen Trio; 20: BT Stephanie Nakasian; 21- Tim Armacost. 24: BT ; 23-24: BT L Chad JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212-

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885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets/adm: Sun 262-9554. Sets/adm: Sun-Thurs 8:30- 12-2:30pm, Mon-Tues 8-11pm, Wed-Sat 8- 11:30pm/$15; Fri-Sat 9:30pm-1am/$20. 9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $45 buffet, Mon-Tues Residencies: Mon 5:30-7:30pm Mr. Bs A29 free/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $18/$20 min, Fri- Big Band, Swingadelic; Tues George Gee Sat $34/$20 min. Residencies: Sun (R) Jazz Swing Orch; Wed Stan Rubin Orch w/Joe Brunch w/Tony Middleton; Mon (R) Jam by Politi. Iris Ornig; Tues Emerging Artists series. Nov TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs). 1: David Milazzo Qrt; 2: Maurice Frank Qrt; 3: Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497- Mike DiRubbo Qnt; 4-5: R; 6: Colleen Clarke 1254. Sets: Early (E), Late (L), Night (N); Sun Collective w/Carmela Ramirez; 7: Yuko Ito 8-11pm; Mon-Wed L 8-11pm, N 11pm- Qrt; 8: Iris Ornig Qnt; 9: Jack Wilkins Qrt; 10: 12:30am; Thurs E 7-8:30pm, L 9-11:30pm; Fri Ben Rosenblum Trio; 11-12: R; 13: Kate 9pm-1am; Sat E 6-7:30pm, L 8-10:30pm, N Cosco/Laura Dreyer Project; 14: Alan 11pm-1:30am. Adm: Sun-Wed free/$5 min, Broadbent Trio; 15: Michika Fukumori Trio; Thurs-Sat $10/10 min. Nov 1: E Setsuko Kida 16: Wolff & Clark Expedition; 17: Kendra Duo, L Atsushi Ouchi Trio; 2: Sharp Tree; 3: E Shank Qrt; 18-19: R; 20: Estaban Castro Qrt; Ken Kobayashi Trio, L The Highliners, N 21: Megumi Yonezawa Trio; 22: no jazz; 23: Craig Brann Trio; 4: Bill Stevens Trio; 5: L Peggy Stern Qrt; 24: Tom Pappas Qrt; 25-26: Andrew Licata Trio, N Nicholas Brust Duo; 6: R; 27: Oskar Stenmark Qrt; 28: Taeko Qrt; 29: L Dorian Devins Trio, N tba; 7: L Michael Teri Roiger Qrt; 30-Dec 1: Jerry Bergonzi Gallant Trio, N Paul Lee Duo; 8: E John Band. Marino Trio, L Greg Merritt Trio; 9: Takenori : 10 Columbus Nnishiuchi Qrt; 10: E Rocco John Trio, L Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258- Daniel Bennett Trio, N tba; 11-12: tba; 13: L 9800. Appel Room (AR), Rose Theater (RT). David Love Duo, N Yukiyo Masuda Duo; 14: L Nov 2-3: AR 7&9:30pm Diane Schuur w/Riley Kanacept, N tba; 15: E Yoshiki Miura Trio, L Mulherkar Big Band; 8-10: RT 8pm The Jazz Linda Presgrave Qrt; 16: tba; 17: E Akihiro at Lincoln Center Orch w/; Yamamoto Trio, L Standard Procedure, N 16-17: AR 7&9:30pm Carlos Henriquez. Sharp Tree; 18: Abel Mireles Trio; 19: L LOCAL 802: Associated Musicians of Greater Wishing on Star, N Kazuya Araki Duo; 20: L New York Club Room. 322W 48th St (bet 8th Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio, N Miyoko & 9th Sts). www.jazzfoundation.org. 212-245- Yamakawa Duo; 21: L Yuko Togami Trio, N 4802. Mon: 7-9:30pm Jazz Foundation of Richard Thai Duo; 22: closed; 23: Takenori America feat Jam. Nishiuchi Qrt; 24: E Kathryn Allyn Duo, L Richard Thai Trio, N Annie Chen Trio; 25: MICHIKO STUDIOS: 149W 46th St (bet 6th & Kengo Yamada Qnt; 26: L Sarbanes Trio, 7th Avs). 3rd Fl. 212-302-4011. www. N Juan Carlos Polo Duo; 27: L John Marino michikostudios.com. 2nd Wed: 8-10:30pm Trio, N Alex Frondelli Duo; 28: L Aiden $20/15 adm Lew Tabackin Trio. O’Connell Trio, N Dillion Mansour Duo; 29: E The RUM HOUSE: 228W 47th St (bet Bway & 8th Av). www.edisonrumhouse.com. 646- Ayako Miara Trio, L Senri Oe; 30: Dayeon 490-6924. Mon: 10pm-2am Terry Waldo & Seok Trio. Rum House Jass Band. Nov 1&25: 9:30pm- 12:30am Lou Caputo & Company. LOWER MANHATTAN RUSSIAN SAMOVAR: 256W 52nd St (bet Bway & 8th Av). www.russiansamovar.com. 212-757-0168. Sun: 3-7pm Jazz Brunch. Nov (Below 34th Street) 4: Deborah Auer Trio; 11: Lucy Galliher Trio; 18: Annette St John Trio; 25: TW Sample Qrt. 11TH STREET BAR: 510E 11th St (bet Av A & SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Av at B). www.11thstbar.com. 212-982-3929. Mon: 54th St. (Citicorp Bld). 212-935-2200. 8pm Keyed Up feat Jam w/Murray Wall. www.saintpeters.org. Sun: 6pm free adm 55 BAR: 55 Christopher St (bet 6th & 7th Avs). Jazz Vespers; Wed: 1pm $10 don Midday 212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early Jazz Midtown; 1st Mon: 7:30pm $5 adm (E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late International Women in Jazz Jam. Nov 4: 10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st Thurs: E Jazz Samaritan Alliance; 7: Brian Charrette Amy Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe; 2nd Trio; 11: Jen Allen/Kris Allen; 14: Barry Thurs: E Nicole Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E Tessa Harris Trio; 15: 7:30pm Duke Ellington Souter; last Wed: E Paul Jost; last Fri: E Society www.thedukeellingtonsociety.org; Kendra Shank. 18: Linda May Han Oh; 21: Beegie Adair/ 75 CLUB: At the Bogardus Mansion. 75 Murray Monica Ramey; 25: Linda May Han Oh/ St (bet W Bway & Greenwich St). 212-268- Fabian Almazan; 26: 7pm benefit concert for 1746. www.the75clubnyc.com. Sets/adm: the Natural Resources Defense Council feat Tues 8&10pm $10, Wed-Thurs 7,9&10pm Catherine Russell, Dave Douglas, Camila free, Fri-Sat 8&10pm $20. Residencies: Tues Meza, Fabian Almazan, Endless Field; 28: Johnny O’Neal Solo; Wed except 11/28 Tardo Joe Alterman Trio. Hammer Jam. Nov 1: Lou Donaldson Tribute; SONY HALL: 235W 46th St (bet 7th & 8th Avs). 2: James Austin; 3: Brazilian Night; 8: Ray www.sonyhall.com. 212-997-5123. Nov 19- Gallon Solo; 9-10: John Colianni Sxt; 15: The 25: 8pm Michael Franks. Andrew Cyrille Project; 16-17: Craig Handy; The SOUND BITE RESTAURANT: 737 9th Av 22: closed; 23-24: Victor Lewis Reimagined; (bet 49th & 50th Sts). 917-409-5868. www.the 28: closed; 29: Ehud Asherie; 30-Dec 1: Peter soundbiterestaurant.com. Sets: Sun 7-9pm; Leitch New Life Orch. Mon&Thurs: 6-9pm; Fri-Sat Early (E) 7&9pm, ARTHUR’S TAVERN: 57 Grove St. 212-675- Late (L) 10:30pm-12:30am. Mon, Thurs, Fri- 6879. www.arthurstavernnyc.com. Sets: 7- Sat L: Jam. Nov 2: Amaury Acosta Qrt; 3: 10pm. Sun: Creole Cooking; Mon: Grove Bruce Williams Qrt; 9: Deborah Davis & A Street Stompers feat Joe Licari; Tues: Yuichi Few Good Men; 10: Ray Blue Qrt; 16: Yunior Hirakawa; Wed: Eve Silber; Thurs-Sat: Eri Terry Afro-Cuban Qrt; 17: Barbara King & Yamamoto Trio. The Spirit of Jazz; 23: Rodrigo Saenz Qrt; 24: B FLAT: Basement 277 Church St (bet Franklin Jake Jarret Qrt feat Chris Bergson; 30: Lou & White Sts). www.bflat.info. 212-219-2970. Volpe Trio. Sets: Mon 8-11pm, Wed 8:30-11:30pm, Sat SWING 46: Jazz & Supper Club. 349W 46th St 10pm-12am. Mon&Wed: Jordan Young Trio. (bet 8 & 9th Avs). www.swing46.com. 212-

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BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 11th St (bet Bway & 0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com. University). www.bahainyc.org. 212-222- Sun: 6pm In-Store shows. 5159. Tues: 8&9:30pm $10/15 adm. Nov 6: The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich & Jack Walker Jazz Presentation; 13: Nick Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431- Moran Gp. 9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-Erik BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212-529- Kellso & friends. 5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: Sun FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675- 8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30-7:45pm, 6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min. Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30,9:30& Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late 11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 drink min/set (L), Night (N); Sun E 6pm, L 9pm, N 1am; Mon except Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink min/set, E E 6pm, L 9pm, N 12:30am; Tues E 7pm, L free. Trios unless otherwise noted. Mon- 9pm, N 12:30am; Wed 7pm, L 9pm, N Thurs: E Emerging Artists series; Mon: L 12:30am; Thurs 7pm, L 10pm, N 1:30am; Fri Vocal Mondays series. Residencies (R): Sun 6pm, L 9pm + 10:30pm, N 1:30am; Sat E 7pm, Peter Mazza; Wed L Jonathan Kreisberg. Nov L 10pm, N 1:30am. Residencies (R): Sun E 1: E David Stern, L Jon Irabagon; 2: The except 11/18 Terry Waldo & Gotham City Manifesto of Change; 3: Perry Smith; 4: R; 5: Band, N The Program; Mon N Billy Kaye; Tues E tba, L Laura Angyal; 6: E Alec Aldred, L E Saul Rubin Zebtet; Wed E Raphael Tom Finn; 7: E Juan Munguia, L R; 8: E D'Lugoff Trio + 1, N Ned Goold; Fri L The Nicola Caminiti, L Tyler Blanton; 9: Joe Supreme Queens; Sat N Greg Glassman. Giglio; 10: Ben Eunson; 11: R; 12: E Ryan Nov 1: E Roman Skakun, L Saul Rubin Hernandez, L Valentina Marino; 13: E Dan Zebtet, N Paul Nowinski; 2: E Peter Zak, L R Pappalardo, L Carol Morgan; 14: E Luke + Jared Gold/Dave Gibson, N Will Terrill; 3: E Schwartz, L R; 15: E AJ Kushnir, L Tomas Rafael Mondeagudo & Music Connection, L Janzon; 16: Rotem Sivan; 17: Tobias Raphael D'Lugoff Qnt, N R; 4: E R, 8:30pm Meinhart; 18: R; 19: E Olin Clark, L Diana Jade Synstelien & FCBB, N R; 5: E Amit Perez; 20: E tba, L Daniel Eli Weiss; 21: E Chaterjee, L Vitaly Golovnev Sxt, L R; 6: E R, Elijah Shiffer, L R; 22: E Nicola Caminiti, L L Jainardo y su Kumbakin, N Alexi David; 7: Jeff Miles; 23: Dario Chiazzolino; 24: Nick E R, L Groover Trio, N R; 8: E Michael Weiss Biello; 25: Peter Mazza Solo; 26: E Ryan Trio, L Greg Glassman Qnt, N Yoshi Waki; 9: Hernandez, L Chiara Izzi; 27: E Stephen E Carol Morgan, L R + Noah Jackson & Full Boegehold, L Aleksi Glick; 28: E Juan Circle, N Kate Cosco; 10: E La Descarga, L Munguia, L R; 29: E Jonah Udall, L Andrew Lawrence Clark, N R; 11: E R, L Willie Van Tassel; 30: Rale Micic. Applewhite, N R; 12: L Ned Goold Qrt, N R; BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: 131W 3rd St at 6th 13: E R, L Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Av. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. Workshop; 14: E R, L Trio, N Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am Late R; 15: L P.O.D.; 16: L R; 17: N R; 18: 7pm Night Groove series, Sun 11:30am&1:30pm Gamelan Dharma Swara, N R; 19: L George Sunday Brunch. Adm varies. Nov 1-4: Michel Braith, N R; 20: E R; 21: E R, L Don Camilo Trio; 5: tba; 6-7: Judith Hill; 8-11: Hahn/Mike Camacho Band, N R; 23: L R; 24: TAKE 6; 12: Odean Pope Sax Choir; 13-18: N R; 25: E&L R; 26: N R; 27: E R, L Itai Kriss Bob James Trio; 19-25: The & Gato Gordo, N John Benitez & Latin Bop; Afro Cuban All-Star Experience; 26: Sheila 28: E&N R; 30: L R. Jordan 90th B’day celeb; 27-Dec 2: John GREENWICH HOUSE MUSIC SCHOOL: 46 Scofield Qrt. Late Night Groove w/Nov 2: Lee Barrow St (bet 7th Av S & W 4th St). 212-242- Hogans & Pursuance; 9: Jazze Belle; 16: IET 4770. www.greenwichhouse.org. Sound It Band w/spec guests. Sunday Brunch w/Nov Out series: 7:30pm. Nov 10: $15/12 adm Josh 4: Dan Pugach Nnt; 11: Yoav Eshed Trio Sinton & Predicate Trio + Avram Fefer/Sean Millionaires feat Dayna Stephens; 18: Sam Conly/Michael Wimberly; 29: $18/15 Nick Javitch Qrt feat Rich Perry; 25: Erika Matsuo Millevoi & Desertion Trio + Anders Nilsson/ Sxt. Aaron Dugan. The CELL: 338W 23rd St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl. 646-861-2253. www.thecelltheatre.org. Nov www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets/ 10: 9pm $15/20 adm Stéphane Spira Qrt. adm: 7:30&9:30pm $10, $25/15 Fri-Sat. Nov CITY WINERY: 155 Varick St (bet Spring & 1: Lim Yang; 2-3: Jaleel Shaw Images Project; Vandam Sts). www.citywinery.com. 212-608- 8: Felipe Salles Interconnections Ens; 9-10: 0555. Brunch (B): 12:30pm/$20 adm. Nov 5: Hafez Modirzadeh The Pulsivity/Resonance 8:30pm $22-28 Romain Collin Trio; 10: B The Project; 14: Sam Harris Trio; 15: 7:30pm only New York Nightingales & The New Retro Gabriel Zucker Qrt; 16: tba; 17: JD Allen Gp; Orch, 4:30pm Mariposa; 24: B Andres 20: Jazz Gallery Mentoring series w/Kris Laprida; 25: B Julie E. & Alex Blake w/spec Davis Gp feat David Leon; 22: closed; 23-24: guest Yoichi Uzeki, 7:30pm Emilie Surtees. Lee Konitz Qrt; 27: Dan Tepfer/Leon Parker; CORNELIA STREET UNDERGROUND: 29 28: Mary Halvorson/Joe Morris; 29: Jonathan Cornelia St. www.corneliastreetcafe.com. Finlayson Gp feat Immanuel Wilkins; 30-Dec 212-989-9319. Sets unless otherwise noted: 1: Lage Lund. Sun-Thurs 8&9:30pm, Fri-Sat 8:30&10pm. : 116E 27th St (bet Park & Adm varies. Nov 1: David Lopato; 3: Jacob Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212- Sacks & friends; 4: Daisy Castro; 5: 8:30pm 576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise Amram & Co; 6: 8pm Eliana Glass Qrt; 7: The noted: 7:30-8:30&9:30-10:30pm/$30; Sun 2- Nehemyot feat Hadar Noiberg; 8: Paul Jones 3pm/free;Sat 12-1:30pm $10/$35 all-inclu- Sxt; 13: David Ullmann Gp; 14: Jeff Davis sive. Residencies: Sun 2pm except 11/25 Trio; 15: Kind Folk; 16-17: Stephan Crump & Jazz For Kids Sunday Lunch feat Jazz Rhombal; 18: Sergio Pereira. Standard Youth Orch; Sat 12pm except The CUPPING ROOM CAFE: 359W Bway (bet 11/24 The Smokestack Brunch (B); Mon (R) Broome & Grand Sts). 212-925-2898. Mingus Monday feat Mingus Big Band. Nov www.cuppingroomcafe.com. Nov 9: 9pm 1-4: $35 Trio + Horns; 3: B Alex Shijin. LoRe Qrt; 5: R; 6: Shai MaestroTrio; 7: Gilad The DJANGO: At Roxy Hotel. 2 Av of the Hekselman Trio; 8-9: James Francies Band; Americas at Walker St. www.roxyhotelnyc. 10-11: Marcus Strickland & Twi-Life w/spec com. 212-519-6600. guests Bilal, Pharoahe Monch & Akie Bermiss; 10: B Alexa Tarantino Qrt; 12: R; DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 Monroe St (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473- continued on page 20

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phonist Harold Battiste and drummer James Black in 1956. He became an edu- ELLIS MARSALIS cator to make ends meet, and in 1974, The Patriarch and the Pianist joined NOCCA, teaching there for 12 years. by Eugene Holley Jr. "The philosophy was simple, Ellis says. "If you leave here, and finish this program, and you major in music and go to a conser- vatory, and you find out you're not pre- pared, then that's on us. If you finish, and you don't want to continue with music, then that's a choice you made, but you were prepared to do so." As Ellis' pupils would go on to many premier music schools like Peabody, Eastman, Berklee and Julliard, he moved on from his hometown to teach at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond from 1986 to 1989. He returned home to HE WORLD KNOWS THE NEW head the jazz program at the University of Orleans pianist and NEA Jazz Master New Orleans until his retirement in 2001. EllisT Louis Marsalis Jr. as a fisrt-rate Although Ellis has seen the quality of jazz educator, as evidenced by his successful education rise in this country, he feels that sons, saxophonist Branford, trumpeter there is still work to be done regarding how Wynton, trombonist Delfeayo and drum- the music should be taught. mer/vibraphonist Jason, and by his many "There's a level of recognition that has star pupils from the New Orleans Center to occur by looking historically at the real- for the Creative Arts (NOCCA) which ity of the early jazz music, from an aural include Harry Connick Jr., Terence point of view," he says. "We need to take an Blanchard, Kent and Marlon Jordan and objective look at Jelly Roll Morton, Joe Nicholas Payton, to name a very select few. Oliver, Louis Armstrong. The possibilities But Ellis' four-day, 84th birthday celebra- of that happening seem to be brighter tion at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the "House today than it was in the past." of Swing," which Wynton co-founded, is Two institutions that merit Ellis' opti- also going to show that he is an equally mism for the future of jazz education: The compelling and accomplished pianist, com- Inaugural 2018 Ellis Marsalis poser and bandleader. International Jazz Piano Competition, took Backed by his current New Orleans place last June at Marshall University in quintet comprising Derek Douget on sax, Huntington, W. Va., with Philadelphian trumpeter Ashlin Parker, bassist Jason Ben Patterson taking first place. Ellis is a Stewart and drummer Adonis Rose, Ellis consultant for The Ellis Marsalis Center for commemorates the special occasion per- Music, a performance, education and forming standards, blues, Monk tunes and recording venue named in his honor, locat- original compositions from his latest CD, ed in New Orleans' Ninth Ward, created to The Ellis Marsalis Quintet Plays the provide the area's underserved youth with Music of Ellis Marsalis—his 20th as a a first-class arts education. leader—ranging from the modernist, post- But Ellis' most prized pupils remain his bop swing of "12's It," and "Nostalgic sons. As told writer Ted Impressions" to the -ish, Panken in 2002, "the great thing he passed "Chapter One" the laid-back, mid-tempo on to us was to always go for something mood of "Crescent City Summer" and his you like because it's about expanding, not wistful ballad, "Zee Blues." finding your little place in the box and Ellis' lyrical pianism, which echoes staying there." But the elder Marsalis Wynton Kelly's swinging lines and Kenny credits his wife Dolores, who died last July Barron's sounds of surprise, is an exten- at age 80, as the great stabilizing force sion of his teaching, which he's been hon- behind his family's success. ing from the beginning of his career. "The "The role she played in the development process is still the same," he says. "I don't of the guys was clearly understated, which really work towards becoming a 'better has much to do with our culture," Ellis said pianist.' What I try to do is refine what I with loving reverence. "I tried to keep out already know." of the way as they were growing up, so that What Ellis knows about recording, per- they could have developed into whatever forming and teaching comes from what he they were going to do." learned growing up in New Orleans, as a budding pianist in the bebop and post-bop The Ellis Marsalis Quintet with eras, a graduate from Dillard University, Derek Douget on sax, trumpeter as a sideman with Al Hirt, Nat Adderley Ashlin Parker, bassist Jason Stewart and drummer Ed Blackwell, as co-founder and drummer Adonis Rose, performs of The American Jazz Quintet with saxo- at Dizzy' Club Coca-Cola, Nov. 15-18.

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MICHEL CAMILO BLUE NOTE / NOVEMBER 1-4 Pianist Michel Camilo plays with Latin fire. While he is capable of delicacy, Michel's supercharged blend of jazz harmonies and Caribbean rhythms dominates his style and writing. This native of the Dominican Republic put a bold, fresh stamp on the jazz scene starting in the early 1980s, and he hasn't slowed down one bit. Michel has 24 recordings under his belt as a leader, the most recent a live solo piano project. A few songs from 2017's Live in London, other selections from his extensive discography and his own take on jazz standards are in the mix at the Blue Note, where he completes a six-night run by his trio that begins Oct. 30. He's joined by Ricky Rodriguez on bass and Mark Walker on drums. KF DAFNIS PRIETO CARNEGIE HALL / NOVEMBER 10 Dissolving perceived separations of harmony, melody, form and rhythm, Dafnis Prieto embraces a holistic approach to music. The Cuban-born artist assumes many roles: drummer, composer, band leader, educator and author—each a component of his greater commitment to openness and exploration. In 2011, Dafnis became a MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and, in 2016, released his first analytical and instruction book, A World of Rhythmic Possibilities. Dafnis' rare sensibilities have allowed him to collaborate with other like-minded artists, including Andrew Hill, Jane Bunnett, Eddie Palmieri, Michel Camilo, and the Caribbean Jazz Project. With his big band, he continues to explore new landscapes inspired by elemental patterns. His performance celebrates the first anniversary of the band's release Back to the Sunset (Dafnison Music, 2017). SJ SAMUEL MARTINELLI JAZZ FORUM / NOVEMBER 11 Brazilian-born drummer and composer and certified music therapist Samuel Martinelli has made an impact during his short time in NYC. Mentored by Dennis Mackrel among others as a trap drummer, as an arranger he's created quirky rhythmic, offbeat even for jazz takes on standards "St. Thomas" and "Birk's Works." His heritage always means you get bossa nova or samba flavored music, with an occasional bebop, modal or spirit song tossed in. A graduate of CUNY-Queens, the other side to Samuel is his clinical job, helping older patients retain their identities through music (see the film Alive Inside). Pianist Tomoko Ohno, bassist Marcus McLaurine and the great trum- peter Claudio Roditi join Samuel for this afternoon CD release show, celebrating his new independent debut recording as a leader, Crossing Paths. MGN

SAGE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / NOVEMBER 11 Thick grooves, virtuosic lines and lyrical harmonic interpretations await the listener fortunate enough to stumble across SAGE. A quintet with a sound like none other, the all-female ensemble comprises Mala Waldron on piano and vocals, Kersten Stevens on violin, Lakecia Benjamin on saxophone, Miriam Sullivan on bass and Bernice Brooks on drums. Together, the artists delve deep into the essence of authentic expression in a way that's both inclusive and uncompromising. Since its inception, SAGE has appeared with , Regina Carter and the Duke Ellington Show Choir, among other distinctive artists. Its repertoire expands and crosses genres, includes enduring gems and current sounds, promotes freedom of expression, and offers listen- ers and audience members a reason to return to SAGE again and again. SJ KENDRA SHANK JAZZ AT KITANO / NOVEMBER 17 In some ways an underground heroine, guitarist and vocalist Kendra Shank has not so quietly carved her identity as a tried and true jazz performer over the better part of the last four decades. A pliant, fluid and nifty improviser who swings and sings sweetly, Kendra has consistently strung together recordings, club or festival gigs, and made her presence known. A product of the scenes in California, the Pacific Northwest and France, she has been in NYC since being mentored by Jay Clayton and Shirley Horn, moving to the Big Apple in the mid-1990s. Unique unto herself, few can com- pare to what she has accomplished. Her longtime rhythm section of pianist Frank Kimbrough, bassist Dean Johnson and the great drummer Matt Wilson back Kendra through originals, Latin-tinged pieces and standards. MGN

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AMINA FIGAROVA JAZZ STANDARD / NOVEMBER 13-14 Carrying on in the tradition of such jazz auteurs as Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Gerald Wilson and Maria Schneider, pianist and composer Amina Figarova, from Azerbaijan by way of Europe and America, creates her own unique jazz world, writing lyrical, swinging works for her own preferred ensemble, in her case a sextet with a unique horn frontline of (s), and tenor sax. Amina has recorded 13 albums of her original music with that format, and occasional guest artists, and a surprisingly sta- ble personnel, anchored by her husband, flutist Bart Platteau. Here she has Bart; Alex Pope Norris, trumpet; Wayne Escoffery (13) or Marc Mommaas (14), tenor sax; Luques Curtis, bass, and Brian Richburg Jr., drums. On the 14th they are joined by the string trio of Sara Caswell, violin; Lois Martin, viola, and Judy Redhage, cello. GK

MARCUS ROBERTS VILLAGE VANGUARD / NOVEMBER 13-18 To say that pianist wears many hats is an understatement. No mat- ter what size or scope of the groups Marcus works with, the irresistible zest of his style cuts right through the mix. Marcus' association with trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, in addition to sessions as a leader and solo spots, portrays a sound that is both vintage in appearance but wholly modern in its construction. The result? A sound that is able to both please and challenge an audience. For his concerts , Marcus is joined by his octet featuring the talents of trumpeter Alphonso Horne, trom- bonist Corey Wilcox, saxophonists Ricardo Pascal, Joe Goldberg and Boyce Griffith, bassist Thaddeus Expose and drummer . EW

JOHN MINNOCK DON'T TELL MAMA / NOVEMBER 17 A charismatic vocalist who manages to evoke the seemingly disparate sounds of fig- ures like Lou Rawls and Billy Eckstine, John Minnock has emerged as a fan favorite at several of New York's vocal venues. Onstage and on record, John opts for a wide range of repertoire: Ellington might sit alongside Grace Jones, Billy Joel or Sam Smith in one of John's performances. Indeed, at his best John makes a compelling case for celebrating all generations of the American Songbook. At Don't Tell Mama, John unveils selections from his latest album, Right Around the Corner. Mixing some of his favorite covers with new original works, John paints a very personal picture in the music, exploring LGBTQ subject matter and telling stories of his life in the city. SH

RICO YUZEN CLUB BONAFIDE / NOVEMBER 20 A re-émigré to NYC and rising star here in the U.S., Rico Yuzen is a jazz singer who stands out. A native of Tokushima, Japan, graduate of Kobe Shoin University, she studied vocal jazz in Osaka before moving to L.A. where she worked with Julie Kelley. Nancy Marano has been a mentor in recent years, and she's partnered with Karrin Allyson. Rico pursued acting in Europe but returned to NYC three years ago. Her recent CD I Wish You Love is a batch of standards given new leases on life. The fan- tastic pianist and arranger Toru Dodo is her music director, deserving more credit in his own right. Acoustic or electric bassist Michael O'Brien and drummer Andrew Atkinson supply supple and direct swing to Rico's heart melting singing. MGN

JOE ALTERMAN SAINT PETER'S CHURCH / NOVEMBER 28; BIRDLAND / NOVEMBER 29 Even as he's sitting behind the piano, Joe Alterman never stops dancing to the music. As playful as he is spontaneous, the Atlanta native delivers equal nuance laying into a groove, laying back phrases of block chords and burning through thick lines of eighth notes. Engaging charisma and unparalleled talent have allowed the artist and com- poser to play all over the U.S. and across the world, enjoying long associations with legends Houston Person and Les McCann. In New York, Joe and his trio have appeared at the Blue Note, Birdland and Jazz at Lincoln Center, among many other noted clubs and venues. Performing for the Midday Jazz Midtown series at “the jazz church” as well as Birdland’s early set, his band features Nathaniel Schroeder on bass and Alex Raderman on drums. SJ

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LISTINGS...continued from page 16 “Mobius” Simms, N Kweku Sumbry; 9: E Hungary March Band, ST 9pm Kamalata, L 13-14: Amina Figarova Sxt, 11/14 w/Sara Brian Jackson, ST 11pm Claudia Acuña; 10: Caswell, Lois Martin & Jody Redhage; 15-18: E Laurent David, 9pm Shijin, L-N Sun Ra Sean Jones Qrt; 17: B Ted Chubb; 19: R; 20- Arkestra; 11: E Underground Horns, L Peter 21 & 23-25: $40 Maria Schneider Orch; 26: R; Apfelbaum Qrt, N Jazzrausch Bigband; 12: L 27-28: Frank Kimbrough; 29-Dec 2: Aaron Ray Angry, N Melanie Charles; 13: E Baku Goldberg Trio. Eats Dreams, L Brandon Coleman, N JD JOE’S PUB: At Public Theater. 425 Lafayette St Allen Trio; 14: E Matt Mitchell/Dan Weiss & Astor Pl. www.joespub.com. 212-967-7555. Fourth Floor, ST 9pm Ridhima, L Natalia Adm varies. Nov 3: 7pm Andrew Cyrille & Clavier, ST 11pm Spy from Cairo; 12am Ilhan David Haney; 8: 7pm Pablo Ziegler Trio; 10: Ersahin’s Nublu Sessions; 15: 9pm Brent 9:30pm Jamie Leonhart, 12am Claudi & Pinc Birckhead, ST 9pm Idil Mese, 10:30pm Louds; 26: 7pm Allison Miller & Jenny Matthew Stevens, ST 11pm Qechi James & Scheinman’s Parlour Game feat Carmen Jeffandy AllTogether, N Blaque Dynamite; Staff & Tony Scherr; 30: 7pm Spottiswoode & 16: E , L Maurice His Enemies. Mobetta Brown, N Casey Benjamin. KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL: 33 NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ: 236E 3rd St (bet University Pl at 9th St. 212-228-8490. Avs B & C). www.nuyorican.org. 212-780- www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com. Fri-Sat: 9386/212-505-8183. Sets: 9:30pm. Tues: $10 9pm-1am. Nov 2-3: Roy Meriwether/ Saadi adm Latin Jazz feat 11/6 Chembo Corniel, Zane; 9-10: Mike Longo/Paul West; 16-17: 11/13 Bronx Conexión, 11/20 Willie Martinez Kathleen Landis/Boots Maleson; 23-24: tba; & La Familia Sxt; 1st Wed: $13 All That - Hip 30-Dec 1: Joseph Camardo/Justin Fink. Hop Poetry & Jazz; 1st Sat: $15 Banana MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av & Puddin’ Jazz series feat Rome Neal + Jam. Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476- PANGEA: 178 2nd Av (bet 11th & 12th Sts). 212- 4346. Sets/adm: 8-10:30pm, Late (L) 11pm- 995-0900. www.pangeanyc.com. Nov 2: 7- 1am except Fri-Sat 11pm-2am, Sun + 4:30- 8:30pm $20/25 adm/$20 min Mary Foster 7pm; adm varies. Residencies: Sun 4:30pm Conklin/George Evans; 30: 9:30-11pm $10/15 Spike Wilner Solo, L John Merrill & friends; $10 min The Jazz Bastards. Mon L Pasquale Grasso; Tues L Jam w/Lucy PORCHLIGHT BAR: 271 11th Av (bet 27th & Yeghiazaryan; Thurs L Spike Wilner w/spec 28th Sts). www.porchlightbar.com. 212-981- guest. Nov 1: John Dokes; 2-3: Jonny King 6188. Mon: 6-9pm free adm Keyed Up series. Trio; 4: Steve Cardenas/Kris Davis; 5: Joy Brown; 6: Lainie Cooke Qrt; 7: Behn Gillece ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL: 196 Allen St at E Trio; 8: Roberta Piket Trio; 9: Michael Weiss Houston St. www.rockwoodmusichall.com. Trio, L David Bryant; 10: Michael Weiss Trio, 212-477-4155. Thurs: 9pm-12am Ethan L Jon Davis; 11: Michael Kanan Trio; 12: Alan Eubanks & Detroit Grease. Nov 25: 9pm $15 Broadbent Trio; 13: Marty Elkins Qrt; 14: adm Lior Milliger Qrt. Maucha Adnet Trio, L Sullivan Fortner; 15: RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE: 127 Orchard St Garry Dial Trio; 16: Victor Gould, L Greg (bet Delancey & Rivington Sts). 212-475- Murphy; 17: Victor Gould, L Anthony 4880. www.russanddaughterscafe.com. Last Wonsey; 18: Dred Scott Trio; 19: Nitai Thurs: 8pm free adm The Stone at Russ & Hershkovits/Matt Penman; 20: Janice Daughters Cafe. Nov 29: Mary Halvorson. Friedman/Marco Panascia; 23: Carla Cook SHEEN CENTER: 18 Bleecker St at Elizabeth Trio; 24: Carla Cook Trio, L Theo Hill; 25: St. www.sheencenter.org. 212-925-2812. Nov Veronica Swift Trio; 26: Johnny O'Neal; 27: 26-27: 8pm George Winston. Marianne Solivan Trio; 28: Adam Birnbaum, L SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th Av. Sullivan Fortner; 29: Ron Blake/Marc Cary; 212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets: 30-Dec 1: /Gerald Cannon. Afternoon (PM) Sun 1-3pm, Sat 4-7pm, Early NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH: 269 Bleecker St (E) 7:30-10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-1am, Night (bet Jones & Cornelia Sts). 212-691-1770. 1st (N) 1-4am; jam following N; adm varies. Fri: 8&9:30pm free adm All Things Project Residencies (R): Sun PM Vocal masterclass www.allthingsproject.org. Nov 2: Melissa by Marion Cowings, N After-hours Jam Stylianou/Gene Bertoncini/Ike Sturm. Session; Mon N After-hours Jam Session; Tues L 11/6&20 Gp, 11/13&27 The NEW SCHOOL JAZZ PERFORMANCE Abraham Burton Qrt, N After-hours Jam SPACE: 55W 13th St, 5th Fl. 212-229-5488. www.newschool.edu/jazz. Tues-Sat: 8:30pm Session; Fri N 11/2,16&30 JD Allen, 11/9&23 The Stone at the New School. Nov 1-3: Louie Corey Wallace DUBtet; Sat N 11/3 Philip Belogenis; 6-10: Simon Hanes; 13-17: Marc Harper Qnt, 11/10,17&24 Brooklyn Circle. Ribot; 20-24: closed; 27-Dec 1: Angelica Nov 1: E Andy Laverne Qrt, L Troy Roberts Sanchez. Qrt, N Charles Goold; 2: E Yotam Silberstein Qrt, L Joe Farnsworth Gp, N R; 3: PM Corin NORTH SQUARE: At Washington Square Stiggall Qrt, E Yotam Silberstein Qrt, L Joe Hotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal. Farnsworth Gp, N R; 4: PM R, E Ehud Asherie www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212- Trio, L David Gibson Qnt, N R; 5: E Joel 254-1200. Sun: 12:30&2pm free adm Jazz Frahm Gp, L Jonathan Barber Qrt, N R; 6: E Brunch Trios. Nov 4: Ed Laub; 11: Jane Spike Wilner Trio, L-N R; 7: E Loren Stillman Irving; 18: Roz Corral w/Yotam Silberstein & Qrt, L Sam Dillon Qrt, N Giveton Gelin; 8: E ; 25: Roz Corral w/Josh Brian Melvin Gp, L Carl Bartlett Jr. Qrt, N Richman & Matthew Parrish. Julius Rodriguez; 9-10: E Mike Boone Qnt, L NUBLU 62: 62 Av C (bet 4th & 5th Sts). 212- The Flail, N R; 11: PM R, E Fat Cat Big Band, 375-1500. www.nublu.net. Nov 2: 8pm Outset L Tim McCall Gp, N R; 12: E tba, L Joe & Rick Parker Bian Tai Qrt; 8: 9pm Steve Farnsworth Gp, N R; 13: E Steve Nelson Qrt, Swell Qrt. L-N R; 14: E Remy Le Boeuf Qrt, L Akiko NUBLU 151: 151 Avenue C (bet 9th & 10th Tsuruga Qrt, N Aaron Seeber; 15: E Samir Sts). www.nublu.net. Sets: Early (E) 8pm, Zarif Sxt, L Benny Benack Band, N Endea Late (L) 10pm, Night (N) 12am; at Studio 151 Owens; 16-17: E Jr. Qnt, L (ST) 9pm&11pm. Nov 2: 9pm Thiefs + BIG Paul Nedzela Qrt, N R; 18: PM R, E Nick YUKI; 6: E Psychaudio, L Strings N Skins, N Hempton Band, L JC Stylles/Steve Nelson, N Dave Harrington & Merry Pranksters; 7: E-L R; 19: E Lucas Pino Nnt, L Jonathan Michel Now vs Now, N Nate Wood & Four; 8: E Qnt, N R; 20: E Robert Edwards Gp, L-N R; Stuart Bogie Trio, ST 9pm Alexia Bomtempo, L Directors, ST 11pm Flamenkina + Troy continued on page 22

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UNNING THE VACUUM CLEANER may not seem like the ideal activity for Rgetting the creative juices flowing, espe- cially for a composer. It seems like that sound would get in the way. But you never know where or when inspiration will strike. Just ask Eri Yamamoto. One day while Eri was cleaning the floors at home, the pianist hummed a little melody along with the repetitive back-and- forth motion of the vacuum. She eventual- ly recognized it as "Goshu Ondo." "It was the first phrase of the Japanese folk dance From left to right: Ikuo Takeuchi, Eri Yamamoto, David music I grew up with. When I was little, Ambrosio. every village had a stage during the sum- the get-go, but for Eri, "cooking the music mer. There would be taiko drummers and together is more natural than me deciding singers playing 'ondo,' folk dance music. from the beginning how it should sound." People would get together and make a cir- For example, "When I composed I didn't cle, have a good time with good food, fami- put dynamics in the score. Once I hear the ly and friends. Kids would get goodies and singers, the music will tell us naturally adults would get sake. They'd celebrate what dynamics will be best." and have a good time all night long," she The vocalists seem delighted with the explains. "I thought, yeah, I'm going to process: About 40 showed up for the first write this so more people can participate." rehearsal, but the ranks have swelled That same day, Eri began writing the since then. Close to 60 singers are expect- music for her longtime trio mates, bassist ed to be on hand for the concert, which is David Ambrosio and drummer Ikuo the first event of the choral ensemble's new Takeuchi, plus vocal parts for a choir. season. From that moment, paper and pencil were "I had no idea what the choral commu- never far from her hands as the simple nity was like, the people are very nice, and melody—it's only about one minute long in very different from the jazz community. its original form—grew into a 50-minute, They have a different sense of humor and nine-movement suite. different way of communicating. It's Though she had never written for choir refreshing to meet people in a different field." before, Eri created parts for soprano, alto, Diversity in the choir has led Eri to pon- tenor and bass voices, expanding the exist- der what it means to be American. "The ing lyrics and singing the parts herself variety of people in the choir, and the trio, whenever she had a minute. "For three too, that's so New York. The singers are months I worked on it night and day. I East Coast, West Coast, Asian, African, don't use a computer and it came to 84 European, that's perfect for this piece. I hand-written pages. I held the pencil for so wanted to express the celebrations of long I couldn't open my right hand, I had to human beings. The world is crazy, but do yoga so I could play piano." music gives us a smile. There are so many Eri searched the web and asked friends tech advances, but humans sharing time in and colleagues for recommendations for a a room creating music, that's very nice. We choir. She focused on Choral Chameleon, need that!" The choir members are not only one of the region's most innovative choir going to sing but also dance at the world groups, and sent an email to director Vince premiere of the "Goshu Ondo Suite" in Peterson, explaining her project. "He lis- New York this month. tened to my trio on my website and "The audience is very welcome to join responded on the same day," the pianist in," Eri says. "During the last movement I recalls with a laugh. "This is what New hope everyone will make a big circle and York's about—click, click, 'Let's do it!' I celebrate the fun night." Live audio and love that!" video recording of the performance is She has been rehearsing with the scheduled. Eri notes that the music will be Choral Chameleons since September. Not different each night: "The trio part has only is it Eri's first time working with a only chords written, so it will be fully choir, it's the ensemble's first time working improvised. The three of us are jazz musi- with a jazz pianist. Typically, the singers cians. We improvise!" would work from a completed score from continued on page 29

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LISTINGS...continued from page 20 BLUEBIRD BROOKLYN: 504 Flatbush Av. 21: E Marshall McDonald Jazz Project, L 718-484-9494. www.bluebirdbrooklyn.com. Harold Mabern Trio, N Isaiah J. Thompson; Wed: 9pm Keyed Up feat Nest sessions by 22: E tba, L Carlos Abadie Qnt, N Davis Perry Smith. Whitfield; 23-24: E John Fedchock Qrt, L BRIC ARTS: 647 Fulton St. 718-683-5600. Jason Marshall Gp, N R; 25: PM R, E Lezlie www.bricartsmedia.org. Nov 29: 8-9:30pm Harrison Qrt, L tba, N R; 26: E Shai Maestro free adm B-Side by Kenyatta Beasley w/ Gp, L Joe Farnsworth Gp, N R; 27: E Phillip FKAjazz. Johnston & The Silent Six, L-N R; 28: E Tyler BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC: Blanton Trio, L Patrick Cornelius Oct, N tba; 58 7th Av. www.bkcm.org. 718-622-3300. 1st 29: E Chet Doxas Qrt, L Luca Santaniello Fri: 7pm $5 adm Open Stage. Nov 3: $15 Trio, N Jonathan Thomas; 30: E Steve Slagle Wide Open Works feat Michel Gentile FLOW Qrt, L Joel Ross Qrt, N R. & Daniel Kelly Solo; 18: 8pm $20 Owen STUDIOS OF THE PAUL TAYLOR DANCE Stewart-Robertson/Alex Samaras + Michael COMPANY: 551 Grand St at Jackson St. Formanek Elusion Qrt. 646-580-2835. www.ptamd.org. Nov 17 8pm & COUNTING ROOM: 44 Berry St. 718-599-1860. 18 7pm: $35-20 adm Eri Yamamoto Trio. www.countingroom.com. Sun: 4-7pm Keyed TURNMILL: 119E 27th St (bet Park & Up feat The Cafe Society. Lexington Avs). www.turnmillnyc.com. 646- IBEAM: 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com. 524-6060. Wed: 11pm-2am Keyed Up series Nov 3-4: Piano Required series feat 11/3 8pm feat Rob Duguay & Low Key Trio + spec Alexis Marcelo Trio, 9pm Mara Rosenbloom guests. Locus Trio, 10pm Virg Dzurinko Duo, 11/4 VILLAGE VANGUARD: 178 7th Av S at 11th 8pm Kazzrie Jaxen, 9pm Carol Liebowitz St. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com. Duo, 10pm Cooper-Moore Solo; 16: 8-10pm Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: $30/1 drink min. $15 don Carol Liebowitz/Bill Payne/Mark Residency (R): Mon Vanguard Jazz Orch. Weber. Nov 1-4: Jon Batiste & friends; 5: R; 6-11: The IL PORTO: 37 Washington Av. 718-624-0954. Bad Plus; 12: R; 13-18: Marcus Roberts Oct; www.ilportobrooklyn.com. Thurs-Sat: 7- 19: R; 20-25: Jason Moran & The 10pm Keyed Up feat Charlie Apicella & Iron Bandwagon; 26: R; 27-Dec 2: Mark Turner City. Qnt. JAZZ 966: 966 Fulton St. 917-593-9776. ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson & www.fortgreenecouncil.org/jazz966. Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com. KORZO RESTAURANT & BAR: 667 5th Av Residencies: Sun 9pm Zinc Tango Trio; Sat (bet 19th & 20th Sts). 718-499-1199. 10pm Monika Oliveira & The Brasilians. Nov www.facebook.com/konceptions. Tues: 9& 5: 8&10pm Andy Bianco Qrt; 7: 9pm-1am 10:30pm $10 don/$10 min Konceptions VandoJam feat Victor Goines; 9: 7:30&9pm Music series by James Carney. Nov 6: 9pm Qrt; 11: 4-6:45pm Another The Deel, 10:30pm Phalanx 4; 13: 9pm Loren Sunday Serenade 917-882-9539/www.vty Stillman Qrt, 10:30pm Mario Pavone Trio; 20: jazz.com $25 adm Remembering Stanley 9pm Caleb Wheeler Curtis Qrt, 10:30pm Marc Turrentine feat Don Braden; 12: 8&10pm Hannaford Trio; 27: 9pm Michael Bates Qnt, Jack Wilkins Trio; 14: 7:30&9:30pm Kate 10:30pm John Hebert. McGarry/Lauren Kinhan feat Dominique Eade; 15: 7:30&9pm César Orozco & NATIONAL SAWDUST: 80N 6th St. 646-779- Kamarata Jazz; 16: 7:30&9pm Brian Lynch 8455. www.nationalsawdust.org. Nov 28: 7- Qrt; 19: 8&10pm Yotam Silberstein Trio; 29: 9pm $25 adm Sara Serpa/Emmanuel Iduma. 7:30&9pm Kalí Rodríguez-Peña Quinteto. ON STAGE AT KINGSBOROUGH: At Kingsborough Community College. 2001 Oriental Blvd. 718-368-5596. www.onstage BRONX atkingsborough.org. Nov 9: 7pm Nicole Zuraitis & MusicTalks Jazz Qrt. The OWL MUSIC PARLOR: 497 Rogers Av. AN BEAL BOCHT CAFÉ: 445W 238th St. 718- www.theowl.nyc. 718-774-0042. $10 don. Nov 884-7127. www.lindasjazznights.com. 1st 1: 7:30pm Daniel Rotem; 29: 8pm Jazz Wed: 8&9:30pm $30-10 adm Linda's Jazz Gallery Mentoring series w/Kris Davis Gp Nights. Nov 7: Samuel Torres & Salsa feat David Leon; 30: 8pm Akie Bermiss + Unlimited w/Charlie Cajares. Richard Sears Sxt. LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ROULETTE: 509 Atlantic Av at 3rd Av. ARTS: At Lehman College. 250 Bedford www.roulette.org. 917-267-0363. Nov 27: 8pm Park Blvd W. 718-960-8833. www.lehmancen $18 adm The Webber/Morris Big Band. ter.org. Nov 10: 8pm $85-55 adm Eddie SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl. Palmieri w/Lalo Rodriguez. www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E) 7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm; $10 BROOKLYN adm. Nov 1: 8pm $15 Gene Lake & Nucleus; 2: E $15 The Dance Collective; 4: E Alicyn Yaffee Trio, 8pm High Key People, N Field 440 GALLERY: 440 Sixth Av. 718-499-3844. Theory: Nyc; 6: L $15 Jazz Gallery Mentoring www.440gallery.com. 1st Sun: 4:40pm $5 series w/Jonathan Finlayson Gp feat don Me, Myself and Eye. Nov 4: Sarah Immanuel Wilkins; 7: E-L Daryl Chen; 8: E Bernstein. Bobby Kapp Risky Business Trio, L Shijin; BAR CHORD: 1008 Cortelyou Rd. 347-240- 11: E The Young Lions Jazz Orch; 13: 8:30pm 6033. www.barchordnyc.com. Sun: 9pm Rob Paravonian; 15: E $8 David Dominique Cortelyou Jam; Mon: 8pm Keyed Up series. Ens, L $15 David Bertrand Qrt w/spec BAR LUNÀTICO: 486 Halsey St. 718-513-0339. guests; 23: L Martina Fišerová, N $8 KAY Qrt; www.barlunatico.com. Sun: 2pm Keyed Up 27: E Francis Hon Project, L David Ullmann feat Gospel Brunch. Gp; 29: E Owen Lake & the Tragic Loves. BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope. SISTAS’ PLACE: 456 Nostrand Av at Jefferson www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177. Av. www.sistasplace.org. 718-398-1766. Sat: Residencies: Sun 5pm Jen Chaplin, 9pm 9&10:30pm $30/25 adm. Nov. 3: Ahmed Stephane Wrembel; Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Abdullah & Diaspora; 10: Vanessa Rubin; 17: Tues 9pm Slavic Soul Party; Wed 10pm Alex Blake. Mandingo Ambassadors. continued on page 24

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- * " - " , Ê 9 Ê / NEW JERSEY JAZZ By Don Jay Smith KENNY GARRETT SOPAC / NOVEMBER 4 Since appearing on the scene 40 years ago, Kenny Garrett has become one of the world's preeminent alto saxophonists, winning multiple Downbeat Reader's Polls and garnering several Grammy nominations. While best known for his five years with , he worked with many greats including , Woody Shaw, Art Blakey, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin and Christian McBride. The New York Times called him "one of the most admired alto saxophonists in jazz after ," but the New Jersey resident is not content to maintain the status quo. Through recordings and live performances, he continues to expand his musical vision, combining infectious grooves and rhythms with compelling melodies and impressive improvisations. His quintet includes pianist Vernell Brown Jr., bassist Corcoran Holt, drummer Mark Whitfield Jr. and percussionist Rudy Bird. NJPAC / NOVEMBER 8 When Dianne Reeves became the first woman to receive the Monterey Jazz Festival's Jazz Legends Award a few weeks ago, it was no surprise. Earlier this year, she was honored with the NEA Jazz Masters at the Kennedy Center, and won a fifth Grammy Award for her Beautiful Life album. Fans know why The New York Times calls her "the most admired jazz diva since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday." She is perfectly at home in many different genres, melding jazz, R&B, Latin, reggae and pop, and even with the Berlin Philharmonic. Her appearance at the NJPAC TD James Moody Jazz Festival pairs her with Grammy Award-winning singer Gregory Porter where she is joined by Romero Lubambo, Peter Martin, Reginald Veal and Terreon Gully. KURT ELLING EXIT 0 JAZZ FESTIVAL / NOVEMBER 10 Blessed with a rich four-octave baritone voice, singer Kurt Elling has won an impres- sive 15 Downbeat Critics Polls, and was named "Male Singer of the Year" by the Jazz Journalists Association nine times. Among his many recognitions include a Grammy Award, 13 Grammy nominations, eight Downbeat Readers Poll Awards, eight JazzTimes Readers Poll Awards, plus a long list of international awards. Born and raised in Chicago, Kurt spent his formative years singing in a choir and did not dis- cover jazz until attending college. He lists Mark Murphy as one of his most important jazz singing influences, but gives credit to many other icons including Jon Hendricks, Frank Sinatra, , Eddie Jefferson and Al Jarreau. His current band includes pianist Stu Mindeman, bassist Clark Sommers, guitarist John McLean and drummer Kendrick Scott. GUNHILD CARLING BICKFORD THEATRE / NOVEMBER 13 Not only is Gunhild Carling talented, she is bursting with unrestrained energy and joy. The multi-instrumentalist is famous for playing three simultaneously, but she is primarily a jazz trombonist and singer with a preference for hot jazz and swing. She often puts down her instrument to tap dance, showing off the flashy skills that got her a role as celebrity dancer on Swedish television in Let's Dance 2018, and her performances leave audiences breathless as she can play almost two dozen instru- ments including , , soprano sax and flute. She was invited to per- form at the Royal Palace for King Gustaf and stars in several videos with Post Modern Jukebox. Her Morristown band features Royal Crown Revue drummer Daniel Glass and Swingadelic bassist Dave Post, among others.

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LISTINGS...continued from page 22 TREME: 553 Main St. Islip. 631-277-2008. www.tremeislip.com. Sets: Sun&Wed 7- The SLOPE LOUNGE: 837 Union St. 11pm; Thurs-Sat 8pm-12am. Nov 1: Sabori; 4: www.theslopelounge.com. 347-889-5005. Anna Maria Villa; 7: Bakithi Kumalo Trio; 11: Mon: 8-11pm Big Band Jazz. Interplay Jazz Orch; 15: Latinology; 18: Mala VELVET LOUNGE: 174 Bway. 718-302-4427. Waldron Trio; 21: Dudley Swing Sessions; www.velvetbrooklyn.com. Tues: 9pm-12am 25: Jam by Bob Lepley Trio; 28: Take Four Key Up series Jam. Band. WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER: 367 Bedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. Resindency: Fri 10pm Gerry Eastman & friends + NEW JERSEY 10:30pm Jam. Nov 1: 9-11pm Aaron D. Burnett; 8: 9:30-10:30pm Kenny Cha Gp; 9: 8:30-9:30pm Ahmed Abdullah & Landmark BERGEN Band; 10: 10-11pm Agustin Grasso Qnt; 11: ORAMA: 595 River Rd. Edgewater. 201-945- 9-11pm Simona Minns; 24: 10-11pm Kamila 2020. www.orama.com. Thurs: 7:30pm Keyed & Yamirah; 30: 8-9:30pm Matterhorn. Up feat Curtis Lundy Ens. CAPE MAY ALEATHEA’S: At the Inn of Cape May. 7 Ocean St. Cape May. 609-849-9202. www.exit0jazz fest.com. Nov 11: 12:30&3pm Exit Zero Jazz Festival feat Joanna Pascale. 57 Main St. BJ RYAN’S MAGNOLIA ROOM: CABANAS BEACH BAR & GRILL: 429 Beach Norwalk. www.bjryansmagnoliaroom.com. Av. Cape May. 609-849-9202. www.exit0jazz 203-864-6964. Sets/adm: $10-30/$20 min. Nov fest.com. Nov 9-11: Exit Zero Jazz Festival 9: Sue Matsuki; 16: Django’s Reserve. feat 11/9 6&7:45pm Conjunto Philadelphia, BUTTONWOOD TREE: 605 Main St. 8&10pm Herb Moore Trio, 9:30&11:15pm Middletown. www.buttonwood.org. 860-347- Brother Joscephus & the Love Revolution, 4957. Nov 16: 8-10pm Sarah Hanahan Qrt. 11/10 12pm Conjunto Philadelphia, FIREHOUSE 12: 47 Crown St. New Haven. 203- 2:30&4pm Roosevelt Collier, 8&10pm 785-0468. www.firehouse12.com. Fri: 8:30pm Ameranouche, 8:30&10:30pm Big Sam & $20 adm, 10pm $15. Nov 2: Anthony Funky Nation, 11/11 12&3:30pm New Breed Coleman Trio; 9: Josh Sinton Trio; 16: John Brass Band, 2&5pm Big Sam & Funky Raymond; 30: Trio 149. Nation. PALACE THEATER: 100 East Main St. CAPE MAY CONVENTION HALL: 714 Beach Waterbury. www.palacetheaterct.org. 203- Av. www.exit0jazzfest.com. 609-849-9202. 346-2000. Nov 2: 7-8:30&9-10:30pm Gabriela Nov 9-11: Exit Zero Jazz Festival feat 11/9 Anders/Los Dukes; 16: 7-8:30&9-10:30pm 9pm Stefon Harris & Blackout w/Casey Manhattan Vibes; 23: 8pm-1am Chris “Big Benjamin, 11/10 12pm Terell Stafford Qnt, Dog” Davis & friends. 4pm Carla Bley & Charlie Haden’s Liberation The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old Lyme Music Orch, 9pm Kurt Elling, 11/11 2pm Bob Inn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886. James. www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30-11pm. CARNEY: 411 Beach Av. Cape May. 609-849- Nov 2: Alexander Claffy Qrt; 3: Sanah 9202. www.exit0jazzfest.com. Nov 9-11: Exit Kadoura Qnt; 9: Javon Jackson Qrt; 10: Joey Zero Jazz Festival feat 11/9 4:30&6:30pm Calderazzo Trio; 16: Melissa Aldana Qrt; 17: New Breed Brass Band, 7:30&9:30pm Benny Green Trio; 23: Katie Thiroux Trio; 24: Rhenda Fearrington, 9&10:45pm Kermit Russell Malone Qrt; 30: Rhythm Future Qrt. Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 11/10 12pm New Breed Brass Band, 12:30pm Matt Cappy, 1:45&3:45pm Kermit Ruffins & the LONG ISLAND Barbecue Swingers, 2:45pm Matt Cappy, 7:30&9:30pm Robin McKelle, 8:45&10:45pm Davina & the Vagabonds, 11/11 11:30am BAY BURGER: 1742 Sag Harbor Tpke. Sag &1:15pm Daisy Castro, 12&1:45pm Roose- Harbor. 631-899-3915. www.bayburger.com. velt Collier, 3&5pm Robin McKelle, 3:45& Thurs: 7-9pm Keyed Up series Jam. 5:45pm Davina & the Vagabonds. BRIDGEHAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: FINS / UGLY MUG STAGE: 505 Carpenter Ln. 2539 Montauk Hwy. Bridgehampton. Cape May. www.exit0jazzfest.com. 609-849- www.bridgehamptonhistoricalsociety.org. 9202. Nov 10: Exit Zero Jazz Festival feat 631-537-1088. Nov 28: 7:30pm $25 adm 12&4:45pm Brother Joscephus & the Love Parlor Jazz series feat Alina Engibaryan. Revolution, 1:35pm Daisy Castro, 3:10pm GRASSO’S: 134 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor. New Breed Brass Band, 6:20pm Matt Cappy, www.grassosrestaurant.com. 631-367-6060. 7:55pm Conjunto Philadelphia. Sets: Sun 12-3pm Brunch (B) + 6-9pm; Mon 6-9pm; Wed&Fri-Sat 7-11pm; Thurs 6:30- RUSTY NAIL: At the Beach Shack Hotel. 205 10:30pm. Residencies: Sun B Danny Marx Beach Av. Cape May. 609-849-9202. Duo; Mon Robert LePley; Wed Wayne www.exit0jazzfest.com. Nov 10-11: Exit Zero Sabella; Sat 11/3&17 Noriko Ueda Duo, Jazz Festival feat 11/10 4:30&6:30pm Daisy 11/10&24 Ayako Shirasaki/Noriko Ueda. Nov Castro, 8:30&10:15pm Bella’s Bartok, 11/11 1: Jim Cammack Duo; 2: New Jazz Quartet- 10am&12:30pm Ameranouche. te; 4&8: Jen & Larry; 9: Mala Waldron Trio; 11: SCHMIDTCHEN THEATER: 687 Route 9. 6:30pm Gail Storm; 15: Jen & Larry; 16: Cape May. www.exit0jazzfest.com. 609-849- Camille Thurman Trio; 18: Joe Tranchina; 22: 9202. Nov 9-10: Exit Zero Jazz Festival feat closed; 23: Danny Mixon Trio; 24: Rich 11/9 7pm Marcus Miller, 11/10 7pm Dianne Dimino Duo; 29: Gail Storm; 30: Aimee Allen. Reeves. At at the Ocean The JAZZ LOFT: 275 Christian Av. Stony SEASALT RESTAURANT: Brook. 631-751-1895. www.thejazzloft.org. Club Hotel. 1035 Beach Av. Cape May. 609- Sets/adm: 7pm $20-10. Wed: 7-9:30pm $10, 849-9202. www.exit0jazzfest.com. Nov 9-11: 7pm The Jazz Loft Trio + 8pm Jam. Nov 8: Exit Zero Jazz Festival feat 11/9 5:15pm John Clark Nnt; 9: 8pm feat Daisy Castro, 7:30&10pm Francois Moutin/ Michele Brangwen Dance Ens; 10: Tim Kavita Shah, 11/10 12:30&3pm Francois Hagans Qrt; 15: Rich Iacona Bad Little Big Moutin/Kavita Shah, 5:30&8pm Banda Band; 29: Interplay. Magda, 11/11 12&2:30pm Banda Magda. continued on page 30

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ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE

By Elzy Kolb

On the road ly unique and satisfying experience, cap- You practically need to get out your turing a 12-tune suite called San passport to keep up with Sarah Francisco—Paris of the West, which a Bay McKenzie, whose story encompasses a Area arts association commissioned Sarah variety of cities and regions and even more to write. than one hemisphere. The Australia-born This is her first album comprising total- pianist, singer, composer and arranger ly original songs, and it was recorded in moved to Paris in 2015, after completing L.A.'s historic Capitol studio, with a band her studies at Berklee College of Music in that included John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton Boston. Now London-based, she has a busy and others. "It was a great honor to record international touring schedule, and she in the studio where so many greats have recorded in both New York and California been," she notes, "you can feel the history." during a visit to the U.S. last summer. If Sarah is grateful that her performing things go according to plan, she hopes to calendar is chockful, but she's a little nos- become a Big Apple resident soon. talgic for her student days in Boston. She recalls that at Berklee, "I had all the resources I needed at my fingertips, plus I had time." But thanks to her busy travel schedule, now she has to carve out time to write. She's back in the Big Apple for a Nov. 13 gig at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, where she showcases new material, along with a few favorites from Paris in the Rain, with drummer Alvester Garnett, guitarist Perry Smith and bassist Matthew Rybicki. Sarah hopes that before long she'll be able to call New York her home. "I love the music, the energy, the great musicians in New York; they're the tops in the world," she muses. "It would be inspiring and chal- lenging to live there." Sarah McKenzie, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola Everlasting love Her most recent release even includes a After her daughter, Tracey, jazz is geographic reference in the title: Paris in vocalist Sheila Jordan's greatest lifelong the Rain (Impulse!). The 2017 album con- love, passion and focus. She recalls drop- tains five originals along with eight stan- ping a nickel in a jukebox to play "Now is dards by writers such as the Gershwins, the Time," by Charlie Parker and his Jobim, and Kenny Rankin. Sarah, who Reboppers. "Yes, Reboppers," she empha- thinks of herself as a songwriter first and sizes. "After the first five notes, I knew: foremost, aims to write songs that will That's the music I'll dedicate my life to." work well with the classics, striving for tunes that will flow together seamlessly. Her recent New York recording, slated for early 2019 release, combines seven of her own compositions with material from the Great American Songbook. She explains, "It's important that I sing and important that I play piano as well. I love to do the arrangements, that gives me complete creative control over the song. I need all those parts to do what I do. I work constantly at each one separately, but songwriting is at the heart of my music. I'm not a Sarah Vaughan, with a great big beautiful voice. There are certain limita- tions to what I've been given. Songwriting is the strongest element." The California session was a particular- Sheila Jordan, Blue Note continued on page 26

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ANOTHER REASON... continued from page 25 her positive attitude and unflagging ener- To say the path to recognition was not gy. When queried about her full schedule, always smooth is an understatement. she cracks, "How many weeks a year don't Besides decades of working a day job to I work is a shorter answer!" support her art, in her early years Sheila Help Sheila blow out the candles when found herself in trouble more than once for she celebrates her birthday in New York at associating with African Americans. She the Blue Note on Nov. 26 with the Steve recalls being taken to police stations sever- Kuhn trio. It's likely there will be special al times for questioning, and stern scold- guests on hand, as half the singers in town ing. In an even uglier attack, Sheila was usually show up to mark the occasion. beaten by two white men, who knocked out her tooth. During the assault, "I saw a man R-E-S-P-E-C-T in a nice suit with a gun running across the Frank Kimbrough has played some of street, and I thought I was dead," the Thelonious Monk's compositions for 35 vocalist recalls. She didn't immediately years, but there are others he never tried realize it was a plainclothes policeman his hand at before this year. What brought coming to her assistance. The trigger for the pianist to tunes such as "Skippy," these incidents was being seen in the com- "Humph," and "Who Knows?" The decision pany of black men, often her vocal partners to record Monk's entire body of work for his Skeeter Spight and Leroi Mitchell, whom newly released six CD set, Monk's Dreams: Sheila credits with teaching her to scat. The Complete Compositions of Thelonious Despite the pressures, "I was not giving Sphere Monk (Sunnyside). up on jazz," she declares. A ground-break- Though Frank has always loved Monk's ing song stylist, Sheila is known for pio- music, recording the 70 compositions over neering bass and vocal duets, first with slightly more than six days deepened the Steve Swallow, followed by Harvie S, and pianist's respect for the jazz icon. "I found now with Cameron Brown. "I love bass and more meaning and more relevance than I'd voice, all the space it gives me. I love the found before," he says. "You see more and freedom, I love the sound of the bass. It's a more in the tunes the deeper you go in. It's different approach when you add in piano an incredible body of work." and drums." Regardless of the accompaniment, Sheila has a unique way of musical story- telling, incorporating into her lyrics every- thing from historical and biographical tales to describing how her day has been going. "It's not anything I plan, I talk about the music and what it means to me. It's like a conversation I'm having with the audience and the musicians." Sheila also built a reputation as an edu- cator through long associations with the New School, Manhattan School of Music, the University of Massachusetts and else- where. "I started a vocal workshop at City College; John Lewis [of the Modern Jazz Quartet] encouraged me to do it, and a classical teacher said, 'We need you to work with the singers.' I didn't have a Frank Kimbrough, Jazz Standard degree, but John said, 'Teach what you know.' It was very gratifying." Of the seldom-heard compositions that The vocalist has received several hon- were new to him, he says, "Monk didn't orary degrees since then. She continues to write any bad ones; there's not one that's do master classes, workshops and private filler. They're all good compositions, wor- lessons, but eventually gave up regular thy of being played. Quantity isn't every- classroom time. "I tour too much, I felt I thing; Monk wrote comparatively few couldn't give the students what they tunes, but I can't find much wrong with deserve, I'm out of town too much of the any of them." time," she explains. Frank was totally immersed in the proj- The recipient of multiple honors such as ect from its conception in October 2017, the 2008 Mary Lou Williams Award for a initiated by the executive producer, Lifetime of Service to Jazz, Sheila was Frank's longtime friend Mait Jones, named an NEA Jazz Master in 2012, and through recording and repeated listens just last month garnered the Louis during the phases of production. The Armstrong Educational Foundation's pianist says, "I felt like I was giving Satchmo award. birth—to sextuplets!" For the albums, On the verge of her 90th birthday on Frank recruited three longtime friends and Nov. 18, Sheila continues to inspire with continued on page 29

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HOT FLASHES

By Seton Hawkins

Artist Talks Inspirations: his mentor Ellis Marsalis back in New Victor Goines Orleans. NONPAREIL CLARINETIST, TE- "As one might expect, my vocabulary in nor saxophonist, composer, arranger, terms of my repertoire was very slim at the bandleaderA and educator, Victor Goines time," Victor recalls. "It seemed like I is perhaps best known for his longstanding would always be in the position of not work in the Jazz at Lincoln Center knowing the songs that were being called! Orchestra. There, he has served as one of At the same time, it reinforced the oral tra- the ensemble's most indispensable figures dition where people learn the vocabulary for more than two decades. Contemplating on the job. So, what I started doing as a his career, it's easy to understand Victor's student of Ellis' was every time I went to MVP status: Not only is he a highly versa- the club and he called something that I tile musician, he is also an exceptional didn't know, I began to catalogue it. I composer and a dedicated educator who would go home and learn it. Each time, I fully embodies the orchestra's advocacy would come back, and he would call some- mission. thing different! That wasn't by intent; his repertoire was just so vast." That type of intensive on-the-job train- ing is certainly daunting, but its effects— and the work ethic Victor applied to suc- ceed in the environment—undoubtedly forged the type of artist he became. Indeed, that relentless woodshedding and attitude facilitated Victor's first performance with Wynton Marsalis. When asked by Wynton if he could execute a difficult bass clarinet part for an upcoming performance, Victor affirmed he could, and learned the instru- ment in the week prior to the show! Similarly, the ability to learn on the job reasserted itself when Victor ultimately joined Wynton's septet in the 1990s, as he rapidly absorbed and mastered the band- leader's extensive songbook while on the tour bus and the bandstand. "As jazz musicians, we should never be preparing for the one gig; we should be preparing for all of the potential gigs we could be a part of," Victor explains. It's pre- cisely that type of attitude that Victor imparts to his students—he is currently Director of Jazz Studies at —and will certainly instill on the bandstand in the jam session at the Zinc Bar. More deeply though, the upcom- ing jam session is for Victor an opportuni- ty to forge deeper connections and share in a community. Victor Goines "A jam session represents an opportuni- ty for musicians to come together and have This month, Victor kicks off by serving a fellowship in the history of this music," as the featured artist and leader at the he explains. "There's a kind of respect I try monthly VandoJam session at the Zinc to maintain in a jam session." Bar. Taking on the role of a leader and Following the VandoJam, Victor mentor in the jam session, Victor continues returns to Jazz at Lincoln Center to take an on-stage mentoring tradition that part in a celebration of the music of Miles started his own career, when as a younger Davis by the Jazz at Lincoln Center artist he learned on the bandstand with continued on page 28

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FRESH TAKES

By Nick Dunston

OCALIST MELANIE CHARLES IS refined sauce. This is the perfect recipe to a special force. Her artistry travels all Make Jazz Trill Again!" throughoutV Black music, incorporating jazz, soul, experimental, and her roots in Melanie Charles performs at Dizzy's Haitian music. On her upcoming perform- Club Coca-Cola on Nov. 12. ance titled "Make Jazz Trill Again," she shares "the concept behind this show, is essentially the journey of Black music from the traditional folk songs birthed in Haiti to Negro Spirituals, then the blues to Nancy Wilson and Hugh Masekela; and drawing the connection between all of that while being as honest and 'Trill' as possible." In talking about her band, Melanie says "each member has the agility to express themselves freely. Bassist Jon Michel plays a great role in shaping the sound. His deep knowledge of Haitian music helps keep this authentic while my brother Rogerst, who has incredible ears and has played a great deal in church and as an infamous street musician, brings that grit. Luke Carlos O'Reilly has a solid old school grounding in his playing. Charles Haynes embodies all music regardless of what feel or style we're playing, and Godwin Louis brings the

HOT FLASHES... continued from page 27 Playing for Change project, and from Ben Wendel are all due out this fall; to further Orchestra. The contrast of the two set- mark the occasion, the label is also offering tings—a jam session and a concert hall- a special anniversary sale on its merchan- based orchestral take on Miles Davis' dise, beginning Nov. 2. Visit www.motema. music—is striking, yet entirely comfort- com to learn more and shop. able. Percussionist Wilson "Chembo" For Victor, both contexts demand the Corniel offers up a celebration of Puerto same level of respect. "Every stage is a Rican music and its African roots with sacred place to play," he notes. "Every time Drums for Descendants, a performance we play we should play like it's our last taking place at Aaron Davis Hall on Nov. time, our final opportunity, so we should 2. Featured artists include trombonist not take anything for granted. All these William Cepeda and the Redobles de places are opportunities to perform and Cultura collective. Visit www.citycollege each one should be handled in the most centerforthearts.org to purchase tickets. sacred of ways possible." IBeam hosts the two-night Piano Victor Goines performs as the featured Required! festival Nov. 3-4. Pianists Carol leader in the VandoJam on Nov. 7 at the Liebowitz, Cooper-Moore, Kazzrie Zinc Bar and appears at the Jazz at Jaxen, Virg Dzurinko, Mara Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater with the Rosenbloom and Alexis Marcelo all JALCO performing the music of Miles appear in various solo, duo and trio set- Davis Nov. 8-10. For more information on tings throughout the two evenings. Visit Victor, visit www.victorgoines.com. www.ibeambrooklyn.com for more infor- mation. Festivals, Special Events and This year, the Flushing Town Hall Releases annual NEA Jazz Masters concert on Nov. Motéma Records celebrates its 15th 16, titled “Speaking in the Language of anniversary with a series of fall vinyl Jazz,” features five NEA Jazz Masters: releases from their catalogue. New releas- es from Donny McCaslin, from the continued on page 34

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BACKSTAGE PASS

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. * We apologize to our readers and Bill Crow for dropping the last line of the Jazz Anecdote in our October publication. Here is the full correct version. During the days of staff orchestras at TV stations, contractor Frank Vagnoni at ABC had his secretary put out a call for a certain day from ten AM to one PM. One of the trumpet play- ers didn't show up, but the orchestra was large enough that the absence didn't cause a com- plete disaster. During the last half hour of the job, the missing musician walked in. Vagnoni looked at his watch, looked at the trumpet player, and said, "Well?" "What's wrong?" "The call was ten to one!" The trumpet player consulted his own watch. "I've got twenty of!"

YAMAMOTO... Robinson, bassist Rufus Reid and drum- continued from page 21 mer Billy Drummond. With a history going Their improvisation is coming from a back about two decades with Rufus and rock-solid foundation: This year, Eri and Billy and twice that with Scott, "I knew her trio also celebrate the 20th anniver- they'd do their homework." sary of their residency at Arthur's Tavern. Frank adapted his usual style to suit The band appears there each week, taking the music, playing harder than usual and a break from their home base only when with less pedal. "If I played like Bill Evans the pianist is out of town. Eri declares her it wasn't going to sound right," he muses. amazement over the longevity of the gig. "I love an impressionistic, floaty sound, but "We play original music, it's rare to do that that's not going to work for Monk. I want- at a weekly gig, at the same venue," she ed to respect his compositions and his way muses. "It's perfect, I write something, and of playing." the same night the trio can try it out. I love The foursome talked through each of the process." the tunes before playing them, with every- one contributing ideas and suggestions. The world premiere of "Goshu Ondo "On 'Locomotive,' I was hearing bass clar- Suite" with the Eri Yamamoto Trio inet, but otherwise Scott made decisions and the Choral Chameleon Choir about what to play. I love the way he takes place Nov. 17-18 at the Studios brought six instruments [tenor and bass of the Paul Taylor Dance Company. saxophones, trumpet, echo cornet, bass Her trio also appears at Arthur's clarinet, contrabass sarrusophone]," Frank Tavern, Thursday through Sunday notes. "So much was done on the fly. We each week. were so simpatico, it was an ideal situa- tion. Our only agenda was to play the ANOTHER REASON... music well and express ourselves through continued from page 26 it." colleagues: multi-instrumentalist Scott continued on page 34

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot House Contributing Photographer When Matt Wilson presented “Honey and Salt,” his project based on the works of Carl Sandburg at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola on Oct. 13 and 14, I was one of the laypeople honored to read one of Sandburg’s poems at the gig. Arriving backstage, I found Matt and bassist Martin Wind (left) going over their notes. I should have realized they’d mug when they saw the camera, as they’ve got the best sense of humor in the business. Here, they show me Sandburg’s “To Know Silence Perfectly.”

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LISTINGS...continued from page 24 MERCER ESSEX 1867 SANCTUARY AT EWING: 101 Scotch BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH: 275W Market Rd. Ewing. www.1867sanctuary.org. 609-392- St. Newark. www.bethany-newark.org. 973- 6409. Nov 3: 8pm Luiz Simas w/spec guest 623-8161. Nov 3: 6-7:30pm TD James Moody Barbara Blonska; 9: 8pm Joe Holt/Maria Jazz Festival feat Jazz Vespers w/Roy Rusu; 18: Wendy Zoffer Flute Experience. Hargrove. ALEXANDER HALL: At Princeton University. CLEMENT’S PLACE: At Rutgers University. 15 68 Nassau St. Princeton. 609-258-5000. Washington St. Newark. 3rd Thurs: 5:30-7pm www.princeton.edu. Nov 17: 8pm Jazz at Wells Fargo Jazz for Teens, 7:30-9:30pm Jam Princeton University Small Gp I w/Ambrose by James Austin, Jr. Akinmusire; 30: 8pm Darcy James Argue & DORTHAAN’S PLACE: At Nico Kitchen + Bar Creative Large Ens. in NJPAC. 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466-5722. CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St. www.njpac.org. Nov 18: 11am&1pm $45/15 Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609- adm TD James Moody Jazz Festival feat 695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/ $10 Brunch w/Eric Alexander Qrt. min. www.jazztrenton.com. Nov 3: Jerry ELEVEN CLINTON: 11 Clinton St. Newark. Weldon; 10: Stacy Dillard; 17: Frank 862-234-2269. www.elevenclinton.com. Catalano; 24: Lawrence Clark. Sets/adm: Sun 1-4pm, Fri-Sat 7:30-11:30pm; HOPEWELL THEATER: 5 S Greenwood Av. free. Nov 2: Pat Van Dyke feat Lezlie Hopewell. www.hopewelltheater.com. 609- Harrison; 3: Candice Reyes Qrt; 4: Lance 466-1964. Nov 30: 8pm Stephane Wrembel. Bryant; 9: LaQuin Lay & The Family Tree HOPEWELL VALLEY BISTRO & INN: 15 Band; 11: Jackie Jones; 16: James Gibbs; East Broad St. Hopewell. 609-466-9889. 17: James Austin; 18: NJPAC Jazz for Teens; www.hopewellbistro.com. Sets/adm: 6-9pm 23: Chertkoff feat Moses Patrou; 24: Pat $15/5 don. Nov 1: Tim Brent Trio; 8: Luiz Tandy; 25: Kate Curran; 30: Steven Fuller. Simas/Wesley Amorim; 15: Danny Tobias & GATEWAY CENTER 2: 2 Gateway Center. 283- friends feat Steve Kramer. 299 Market St. Newark. 973-624-8880. Nov 7: MCCARTER THEATRE: 91 University Pl. 12-1pm TD James Moody Jazz Festival feat Princeton. 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. WBGO Lunchtime series w/Bobby Sanabria. Nov 18: 4pm Cécile McLorin Salvant. NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CEN- Fine Hall. 304 TER: 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466-5722. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY: www.njpac.org. Nov 4,8-11,15-16,18: TD Washington Rd. Princeton. 609-258-4200. James Moody Jazz Festival feat 11/4 3pm www.princeton.edu/music. Nov 14: 7:30pm Django Festival Allstars w/spec guest Edmar Trineice Robinson-Martin & Jazz Vocal Castañeda, 11/8 7:30pm screening of Collective. “Birdman” w/Antonio Sánchez, 8pm Dianne MIDDLESEX Reeves/Gregory Porter, 11/9 7:30pm Sharon CHAMBER 43: 320 Raritan Av. HighlandPark. Isbin, Romero Lubambo & Stanley Jordan, www.chamber43.com. 732-317-9427. Nov 11: 8pm Sheila E., Eddie Palmieri, Tito Nieves 3-5:30pm Virginia Mayhew Trio. w/Christian McBride Big Band, 11/10 3pm DUE MARI: 78 Albany St. New Brunswick. tribute to Jerome Kern w/Daryl Sherman, www.duemarinj.com. 732-296-1600. Fri: 6:30- 8pm Marcus Miller & friends w/spec guest 9:30pm free adm The New Brunswick Jazz David Sanborn feat Lalah Hathaway Band, Project/www.nbjp.org. Nov 2: Nancy & 11/11 3pm Joni Mitchell + Terri Lyne Spencer Reed; 9: Emma Larsson Duo; 16: Carrington, 11/15 7:30pm Scotty Barnhart & Jackie Jones; 30: Marianne Solivan. The Legendary Count Basie Orch w/spec GEORGE STREET ALE HOUSE: 378 George guests Jon Faddis, Stefon Harris, Kurt Elling St. New Brunswick. www.gsalehouse.com. & Catherine Russell, 11/16 7:30pm Cécile 732-543-2408. The New Brunswick Jazz McLorin Salvant, 11/18 3pm Sarah Vaughan Project/www.nbjp.org. Tues: 8-11pm Emer- International Jazz Vocal Competition. ging Artists + Jam. Nov 6: Cherry Chen Gp; SOPAC: 1 SOPAC Way. South Orange. 973-313- 13: Gabriel Bar-Cohen; 20: New Jersey City 2787. www.sopacnow.org. Nov 4: 3-5pm University Jazz Ens w/spec guest Behn Benefit for Pastoralist Child Foundation feat Gillece; 27: Dave Mosko Qrt w/spec guest Kenny Garrett Qnt; 6: 7:30pm $25 The United . States Army Veterans Band. HYATT HOTEL: 2 Albany St. New Brunswick. SUZYQUE’S BBQ & BAR: 34 S Valley Rd. West www.newbrunswick.hyatt.com. 732-873-1234. Orange. www.suzyques.com. 973-736-7899. Thurs: 8-11pm free adm The New Brunswick Free adm. Sun: 2-5pm Brunch w/Curtis Lundy Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Nov 1: Roni Ben- Ens; Thurs: 8pm-12am John Lee & friends. Hur & Harvie S Trio; 8: Akiko Tsuruga Qrt; 15: Nov 12&26: 8-10pm Glenn Franke's BigBand. Joy F. Brown Qrt; 29: Greg Bufford Qrt. TRUMPETS: 6 Depot Square. Montclair. 973- TAVERN ON GEORGE: 361 George St. New 744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com. Sets: Brunswick. www.tavernongeorge.com. 732- 7:30-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 8-11pm/adm varies. 545-6205. Wed: 8-11pm free adm The New Nov 3: Frank Cirell; 16: Good Stuff. Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Nov HUDSON 7: Sherrie Maricle 3 Divas Trio; 14: Chris The BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN: 141 Bright St. Berger Trio; 21: Jerry Weldon Qrt; 28: Keith Jersey City. www.brightsidetavern.com. 201- Franklin Trio. 435-1234. Mon: 8pm Keyed Up feat MORRIS Brightside Tavern Trio. BICKFORD THEATRE: 6 Normandy Heights MOORE’S LOUNGE: 189 Monticello Av. Jersey Rd. Morristown. 973-971-3706. www.morris City. 201-332-4309. Sun: 6:30pm Keyed Up museum.org/jazz-showcase. Nov 12: 7:30- feat Meet the artist series. 9pm $20-18 adm Benefit concert feat Bria NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY: 2039 Skonberg, Warren Vaché, Dion Tucker, Dan Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City. www.njcu.edu. Levinson; 13: 8pm $30 Gunhild Carling & 201-200-2000. Nov 1: 7:30pm Gabriel Alegría friends. & NJCU Jazz Ens w/guest John Benitez; 21: SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973- 1pm New Thread Qrt. 822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm. HUNTERDON Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm, Tues 6:30-9pm, Wed- FLEMINGTON DIY: 90 Main St. Flemington. Thurs 7-9:30pm, Fri 6:30&8:35pm, Sat www.flemingtondiy.org. Nov 3: 7:30pm/$10 6:15&8:35pm. Closed Mon. adm Pedro Giraudo Qrt. continued on page 32

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DDIE PALMIERI HAS ALWAYS been as funny as he is modest. "Ah… MyE brother Charlie," he says, "Now, he is a pianist, but me? I'm just a piano player." Eddie worships the ground his brother, nine years his senior, walks on. He still speaks of him in the present tense because to him, his late brother is still around and he "talks to him every day." This month, Eddie pays tribute to his brother at the opening of his latest concert and follows that show-opener with an his- toric event reuniting Eddie with Lalo Rodriguez 40 years after they were brought together in Puerto Rico by brother Charlie for an electrifying performance. "I remember the day," he says, laugh- ing. "We were waiting in the hotel for this guy who was going to perform with us. Latin jazz, baby," he says. "We took There was a knock on the door and when I Spanish dance music, fired it up with opened it I remember seeing a big guitar African polyrhythms mixed into son with a little guy behind it. That was Lalo. cubano which came from changüí, nengón, He was so small even his guitar looked kiribá, and other Afro-Caribbean forms taller than him. But boy, did he have a like danzón, guaguancó to cook up Latin voice on him…!" jazz. "Salsa" is dance music and spice, so That concert exploded with talent and that's why I say I put salsa in my spaghet- the stardust took a long time to settle. The ti," Eddie says, reclaiming the idiom once repertoire included music from The Sun of and for all. Latin Music (Coco Records, 1974), an his- Eddie should know. He's been leading toric recording for Eddie as it won him the the charge ever since he was a teenager. first of his many Grammy Awards. Lalo Today at 81, the fire of Latin jazz contin- was just 16 years old. ues to burn. Ten Grammys later, there is That album was followed by Unfinished no stopping him. "I'm just getting started," Masterpiece (Coco Records, 1975) and he says, "I'll be around long after I turn another Grammy for Eddie and Lalo. 100, but just being a piano player for this Suddenly the world couldn't get enough of great music." the master and his neophyte. In fact, Eddie was all but crowned the new king of salsa. Eddie Palmieri and Lalo Rodriguez It's a crown he does not wear easily for one reunite at Lehman Center for the reason alone. Echoing the oft-repeated Performing Arts on Nov. 10. He is also characterization of "salsa" Eddie quotes part of the TD James Moody Jazz Tito Puente: "I put salsa in my spaghetti, Festival at NJPAC on Nov. 9 with a baby!" he says, laughing loudly. trio including percussionist Sheila E. "Salsa was invented by people who did- and vocalist Tito Nieves backed by n't know what to call our music. It's all Christian McBride Big Band.

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continued from page 30 Sat 7-11pm. Adm varies. Residency (R): Thurs Jam w/Bill Washer & friends. Nov 1: R; PASSAIC 2: Pocono Jazz Qrt; 3: John Colianni Trio; 4: WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY: 300 Pompton Rd. Wayne. www.wpunj.edu. 973- Amani; 8: R; 9: Roberta Piket Trio; 10: 3Divas; 720-2371. Sets: 4pm. Nov 4: 11: Luiz Simas/Wesley Amorim; 15: R; 16: Qrt; 11: Jimmy Heath w/WP Jazz Orch dir by Eliot Zigmund Qrt; 17: Co-op Bop; 18: David Demsey. Esteban Castro Trio; 22: closed; 23: Davey Lantz/Dave Liebman Qrt; 24: Steve Sandberg SOMERSET Qrt w/spec guest Zach Brock; 25: Michele WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER: 18 Stirling Rd. Bautier/Walt Bibinger; 26: 7:30-10:30pm Matt Watchung. www.watchungarts.org. 908-753- Vashlishan & The Water Gap Jazz Orch; 29: 0190. Nov 3: 8pm JaZZ in the Gallery feat R; 30: Spencer Reed. Carrie Jackson. WARREN RUTHERFURD HALL: 1686 Rte 517. QUEENS Allamuchy. 908-852-1894. www.rutherfurd hall.org. Nov 18: 3-5pm $25/20 adm Jazz at the Rutherfurd feat Matt Vashlishan & Water AIRTRAIN JAMAICA STATION: 93-02 Gap Orch. Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica. www.theairtrainjazz festival.com. Thurs: 5-7pm. Nov 11: Art Lillard Blue Heaven Sxt. NEW YORK STATE DOMINIES: 34-07 30th Av. Long Island City. 718-728-1834. Sun: 9pm Keyed Up feat Trampleman. BARD COLLEGE: 60 Manor Av. Annandale-on- FLUSHING TOWN HALL: 137-35 Northern Hudson. www.fishercenter.bard.edu. 845- Blvd. Flushing. www.flushingtownhall.org. 758-7900. Nov 2: Screening of “The Cabinet 718-463-7700. 1st Wed: 7pm $10 adm Jam of Dr. Caligari” feat Chris Washburne, w/Carol Sudhalter. Nov 16: 8pm $42-20 adm Brianna Thomas, Evan Christopher, NEA Jazz Masters feat Slide Hampton, Barry Dominick Farinacci. Harris, Jimmy Cobb, Jimmy Heath & Jimmy The FALCON: 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro. Owens; 18: 2-4pm $5 Amanda Monaco Qrt. www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970. LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: 34- Sets/adm: 8pm, Sun 11am Brunch (B); $20 56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274. don suggested. Nov 4: Pedro Giraudo Sxt; www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat 12- 11: B Pete Levin & Co.; 15: Kevin Quinn & 5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm Guided Protocol; 18: Theo Bleckmann/Ben Monder; Tours of Louis Armstrong House. 25: B Saints of Swing, 8pm Nate Wood. The SANDWICH BAR: 33-01 Ditmars Blvd. HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER: 477 Main Astoria. 718-777-1078. Tues: 7pm Keyed Up St. Beacon. www.howlandculturalcenter. org. feat Sam Trapchak/Matt Smith. 845-831-4988. Nov 28: 8pm $15 adm Jazz SIDETRACKS: 4508 Queens Blvd. Sunnyside. Gallery Mentoring series w/Kris Davis Gp www.sidetracksny.com. 718-786-3570. Tues: feat David Leon. 8-11pm Fintan O’Neill Trio w/guest. Nov 6: LYDIA’S CAFE: 7 Old US Hwy 209. Stone Kevin Fitzgerald Burke; 13: Dennis Ridge. www.lydias-cafe.com. 845-687-6373. Mitcheltree. Sets: 7-10pm. Nov 3: Rob Scheps/Francesca TERRAZA 7: 40-19 Gleane St. Elmhurst. Tanksley Qrt; 17: Peter Tomlinson Qrt; 24: www.terraza7.com. 718-803-9602. Sun: Barbara Dempsey/DeWitt Nelson. 9:30pm-2am $7 adm Jam w/John Benitez MAUREEN’S JAZZ CELLAR: 2 N Bway. Trio. Nov 1: 8:30-11:30pm The Terraza Big Nyack. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. 845- Band; 23: 10:30pm-1am $15 Supermambo. 535-3143. Sets: unless otherwise noted Sun 6pm, Fri-Sat 8&9:30pm. Nov 3: 8pm $20 adm Neal Caine Qnt, 10pm $15 David Budway & WESTCHESTER The S’Buds; 4: 6pm $20 Mayra Casales & The Coco Mamas; 9: $15 Peter Furlan Qrt; 10: $20 David Weiss Sxt; 16: 8pm $20 Andrea ALVIN & FRIENDS: 14 Memorial Hwy. New Brachfeld Qrt; 17: 8pm $20 Garry Dial; 23: Rochelle. www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant. 8pm $20 David Budway Trio; 24: $15 Peck com. 914-654-6549. Sets/adm: Fri 7-10:30pm, Fam Jazz Band; 30: 8pm $20 Jim Donica Trio, Sat 7:30-11pm; free. Nov 2: Dinah Vero; 3: 10pm free The Budman All-Star Jam. Rocky Middleton Trio; 9: Bryant Jackson & Low-Key Nice; 10&24: Leslie Pintchik Trio; ROSENDALE THEATRE COLLECTIVE: 408 Main St. Rosendale. www.rosendaletheatre. 30: 7-11pm Victor LaGamma Trio. org. 845-658-8989. Nov 23: 8-11pm Sheila BEANRUNNER CAFÉ: 201 S Division & Esther Jordan 90th B’day celeb feat Rob Scheps. St. Peekskill. 914-737-1701. www.beanrunner cafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8-10:30pm $15 adm. Nov 2: SENATE GARAGE: 4 N Front St. Kingston. www.senategarage.com. 845-802-5900. Nov Chico Alvarez & Mauricio Smith; 3: Valerie 17: 7:30&9pm $15 adm Ryan Keberle & Capers Qrt; 9: Rob Scheps/Tony Jefferson Catharsis. Qrt; 10: Hot House Latin Jazz Ens; 17: Winard Harper & Jeli Posse. TURNING POINT CAFÉ: 468 Piermont Av. Piermont. www.turningpointcafe.com. 845- EMELIN THEATRE: 153 Library Ln. 359-1089. Mon: 8-11:30pm $5 adm Monday Mamaroneck. www.emelin.org. 914-698- Jam by John Richmond. 0098. Sets: 8pm. Nov 9: $49/40 adm George Winston; 16: $65-45 Ann Hampton Callaway. WOODSTOCK PLAYHOUSE: 103 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock. www.woodstockplayhouse.org. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 199N 845-679-6900. Sets: 4pm. Nov 4: Ted Columbus Av at E Lincoln Av. Mount Vernon. Rosenthal Trio; 18: Bop Island Big Band. www.pjsjazz.org. 914-636-4977. 2nd Sun: 5:15-9pm $25 adm Second Sunday Jazz series. Nov 11: SAGE. PENNSYLVANIA JAZZ FORUM: 1 Dixon Ln. Tarrytown. 914-631- 1000. www.jazzforumarts.org. Sets: Sun Early (E) 4pm, Late (L) 6pm; Fri-Sat DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware Water 7&9:30pm. Nov 2-3: George Coleman Qrt; 4: Gap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424- E Abelita Mateus Trio, L Mark Sherman Qrt; 2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Thurs 8-11pm, Fri- continued on page 34

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ANOTHER REASON... continued from page 29 There were no pre-recording rehearsals; the quartet had played around 45 of the tunes over three gigs in the previous months. But at studio time, there were more than two dozen compositions they had never played together. Nevertheless, there are about 30 first takes on the finished product. "That's a tribute to the people in the group, they were all responsible to the music, and we all listened to one another. Everyone could feel to be themselves, in context. We wanted to respect the composi- tions." He continues, "There wasn't a moment From left to right: top Slide Hampton, , anyone got cranky or down or frustrated, it Jimmy Owens; bottom Jimmy Heath, was a joyful experience from start to finish. Jimmy Cobb, Paul West. Exhausting, but joyous." Frank, Scott, Rufus and Billy celebrate LISTINGS...continued from page 32 the release of Monk's Dreams at Jazz 9-10: Tim Armacost/ Qrt; 11: E Samuel Martinelli Qrt feat Claudio Roditi, L Standard Nov. 27-28. Native Soul; 16-17: David Amram & friends; 18: E Luiz Simas Trio, L Billy Drummond Qrt; 23-24: Christian Sands Trio; 25: E Hendrik HOT FLASHES... Meurkens Samba Jazz Qrt, L James Torme continued from page 28 Qrt; 30-Dec 1: Catherine Russell.

Slide Hampton, Barry Harris, Jimmy Hot House is not responsible for any errors Cobb, Jimmy Heath, and Jimmy in the listings which may have occured from Owens. They are joined by bassist Paul late changes or incorrect information supplied West for a first time appearance together to us. Please call the venues or check on the same stage. websites for up to date calendars.

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