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WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler

HEN WE THINK OF AFRO-LATIN bling, heavy tones on Rueckert's "Servant Wjazz, Cuba, Puerto Rico and the #2." Besides Aldana’s malleable tone, her Caribbean come to mind, while South trio also provides variety with multiple American jazz usually signals Brazil. rhythms, tempos and time signatures, an However, the South American music on approach perfectly highlighted on the these Winning Spins is mostly rooted in album's final three numbers, all Aldana the Spanish-speaking part of that conti- originals. "Before You" has a perky, folksy nent, and two musicians on each of the theme over definite rhythm patterns; albums hail from there. "Time" mixes percussion timbres varying Tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana, who from gongs to toms, with a hauntingly has a new trio CD out this month, was familiar theme, and "Back Home" includes raised in Santiago Chile, as was her a delightful series of exchanges between bassist, Pablo Menares. In an album rang- sax and drums played with hands, brushes ing across musical styles from the conti- and sticks. nent, trombonist Ryan Keberle's quintet Azul Infinito, Ryan Keberle & Catharsis includes singer Camila Meza from Chile (Greenleaf), comes from a trombonist orig- and Peruvian bassist Jorge Roeder. inally from the Pacific Northwest. But, German drummer Jochen Rueckert rounds since arriving in New York in 1999, out Aldana's trio while Keberle's band is Keberle has become a mainstay of several completed by trumpeter Mike Rodriguez big bands as well as playing South and drummer Eric Doob. American jazz with musicians from that Back Home, Melissa Aldana continent, including a Colombian folk-jazz (Wommusic), is the tenor saxophonist's band in 2006-7 that he remembers here third album in the demanding tenor-bass- with his chart of Sebastian Cruz's folkloric drums trio format. Although she won't "Cancion Mandala" with Meza singing the turn 28 until late this year, she already composer's lyrics. has racked up an impressive string of On past Catharsis albums, Meza has accomplishments, having won the been confined to wordless singing, inte- Competition for saxo- grated into the horn section of trombone phonists in 2013 and winning tenor sax and trumpet. But here she essays two honors in the latest Hot House Jazz Fan English lyrics by Manca Miro on Keberle Decision Awards. originals, two in Spanish and one in After attending Berklee College of Portuguese, and also adds her vocal tones Music at 's urging, Aldana, to the other three tracks. One of Keberle's the daughter and granddaughter of tunes is dedicated to Brazilian Ivan Lins, Chilean saxophonists, joined the Big Apple "Quintessence," a gentle samba featuring jazz scene five years ago. Unlike her earli- outstanding solos from the leader and er trio albums, Back Home emphasizes trumpeter Rodriguez, while Lins' livelier originals, with four from Aldana and two bossa/samba "Mandala" closes out the each from Menares and Rueckert, with album. Kurt Weill's ballad standard, "My Ship," a Some tracks by Keberle explore unfa- tenderly reflective duet by tenor and bass, miliar South American dance grooves, like rounding out the CD. the Argentine chacarera 3/4, the 6/8 of "I While Aldana's trio is firmly rooted in a Thought I Knew" with its pulsing mainstream-modern jazz tradition pio- polyrhythms, and "Mr. Azul," an Afro- neered by Sonny Rollins and continued Colombian bullerengue (cumbia fertility today by the likes of and her dance) featuring bassist Roeder and scin- fellow South American Ivo Perlman, her tillating exchanges and trades by the two music partakes of the rhythms of her con- horns and voice. There are also art songs, tinent, from the frenetic dance beats to the like "Pedro Giraudo's "She Sleeps Alone", folkloric mix of such time signatures as 3/4 a Colombian zamba with an operatic rang- and 6/8, a combination heard on Menares' ing vocal, and the CD's longest cut, highly lyrical "Desde la Lluvia (From the "Eternity of an Instant (for Emilio Sola)," a Rain)." largely through-composed episodic tango Aldana employs an eclectic array of piece that includes fine horn solos. tones and strategies on her saxophone, staying in a high, keening range over Ryan Keberle & Catharsis celebrate rolling rhythms on her "Alegria the release of Azul Infinito at Jazz (Happiness)," teasing out squirrelly notes Standard on March 15. Melissa Aldana and squawks on Menares' "En Otre Lugar Trio has a CD release gig for Back (Somewhere Else)" and conjuring up rum- Home at Birdland March 30 and 31.

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CLUBS & HALLS

UPPER (Above 70th Street) SUPPORT THE JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org 92Y: 1395 Lexington Av at 92nd St. 212-415- 5500. www.92y.org. Mar 1: 8pm Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn; 19 8pm, 20 2&7pm, 21 2&7:30pm: Billy Stritch feat Cy Coleman’s Broadway scores w/Debby Boone, La Tanya Hall, Nicolas King & Gabrielle Stravelli. 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. ALL SOULS CHURCH: 1157 Lexington Av at 80th St. 212-535-5530. www.allsoulsnyc.org. Mar 20: 5-6pm free adm /Aaron Goldberg. ANNEX: Hargrave House. 111W 71st St (bet Columbus & Amsterdam Avs). 212-580-0888. Fri: 7-10:30pm $10 adm Open Mic w/Frank Owens. APOLLO THEATER: 253W 125th St. 212-531- 5300. www.apollotheater.org. Mar 12: 10pm $20 adm/10 min Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead feat DJ Hard Hittin' Harry. BEMELMANS: At Carlyle Hotel. 35E 76th St at Madison. www.thecarlyle.com. 212-744-1600. Sun except 03/27: 9pm-12am Tony DeSare. 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. BILLIE’S BLACK RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: 271W 119th St (bet St. Nicholas Av & Frederick Douglass Blvd). 212-280-2248. www.billiesblack.com. Sun: 4-7pm Nikita White Band. Mar 5&19: 8pm Lady Got Chops Fest feat 03/5 Pamela Hamilton Band, 03/19 Karyn Smith & Grrlz Nite Out Band. CAFÉ CARLYLE: At Carlyle Hotel. 35E 76th St at Madison. www.thecarlyle.com. 212-744- 1600. Mon: 8:45pm Woody Allen & Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. CASSANDRA’S JAZZ & GALLERY: 2256 7th Av (bet 132nd & 133rd Sts). 917-435-2250. www.cassandrasjazz.com. Sun: 4pm $20 don Janice Marie Robinson & friends feat Lady Got Chops Fest 03/13 w/Noel Simone Wippler, 03/20 w/Whitney Marchelle; Mon 8pm-12am Jam; Wed: 8&10pm $10 Donald Smith & friends; Thurs: 8-11pm $5/1 drink min Jam w/Dr. Dwight Qrt; Fri-Sat: 9&11pm $10 Dr. Dwight Qrt w/spec guests 03/11 feat Angeleisha Rodgers Band, 03/25-26 feat T.K. Blue. CHÉRI: 231 Lenox Av (bet 121st & 122nd Sts). www.cheriharlem.com. 212-662-4374. Sets: Sun 12-3pm, Fri-Sat 8-11pm. Sun: Brunch feat Lady Leah; Fri: Débora Watts Brazilian Jazz Trio; Sat: Parisianisme Serenade Lady Leah Trio. CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet 92nd & 93rd Sts). www.cleopatrasneedleny. com. 212-769-6969. Sets: Early (E), Late (L); Sun E 4-8pm, L 9pm-1am; Mon-Tues E 8-9pm, L 9:30pm-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 unless

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otherwise noted. L Jam. Residencies: Sun E Open mic w/Keith Ingham, L Kelly Green Duet; Mon Jon Weiss; Tues Marc Devine; Wed E Open mic w/Les Kurtz, L Nathan Brown; Thurs L Kazu; Sat L T. Kash. Mar 3: Steve Elmer; 4: Kate Cosco; 5: Sonelius Smith; 10: Jordan Piper; 11: Michika Fukumori; 12: Mike Lattimore; 17: Dan Furman; 18: Denton Darien; 19: Justin Lees; 24: Lauren Lee; 25: Joel Forrester; 26: Kayo Hiraki; 31: John Lang. GIN FIZZ: 308 Lenox Av at 125th St. 2nd Fl. 212-289-2220. www.ginfizzharlem.com. Sets: Wed 8:30&10pm, Thurs 10pm, Fri 9:30& 11pm. Thurs: The Harlem Sessions by . Mar 2: Bill Saxton Qrt; 4: Soul Understated feat Mavis “Swan” Pool; 9: The “4/4-24/7” Qnt; 11: Laurin Talese; 16: David Gibson Qrt; 18: Fay Victor; 23: The “4/4-24/7” Qnt. GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster. 310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001. Sets: 7:30&9:30pm $15 adm unless otherwise noted. Mar 5: $15/20 Harold Mabern Qrt; 10: Winard Harper; 18: Michael Mwenso & the Shakes; 19: $20 Ben Williams Sound Effect; 24: Dominick Farinacci; 26: $15/20 Warren Wolf. HARLEM ON FIFTH: 2150 5th Av (bet 131st & 132nd Sts). www.harlemonfifth.com. 212-234- 5600. Fri: Lady Got Chops Fest feat 03/4 6pm IWJ Jam, 8pm Nadia Washington Ens, 03/11 6pm Angeleisha Rodgers w/Jasmin Song & friends, 9pm Pamela Hamilton Band, 03/18 9pm Andrea Brachfeld Qnt & guest Lynette Washington, 03/25 7pm Pucci Amanda Jhones Qrt, 9:30pm Claudia Hayden. HARLEM STAGE: At Aaron Davis Hall. 150 Convent Av at W135th St. 212-281-9240. www.harlemstage.org. Mar 2: 7:30pm Jazz Now series feat Kwami Coleman Trio. HOME SWEET HARLEM: 1528 Amsterdam Av (bet 135th & 136th). 212-926-9616. Thurs except 03/10&24: 6:30-9:30pm Chris Johansen Trio. LE CHÉILE: 839 181st St (bet Cabrini & Pinehurst Blvds). www.lecheilenyc.com. 212- 740-3111. Wed: 8-11pm WaHi Wednesday Jazz Jam w/Louise Rogers & Mark Kross. LIME LEAF: 128W 72nd St (bet Columbus & Amsterdam Avs). 212-501-7800. Tues-Thurs: 7-10pm. Tues: Martin Reuter Band; Wed: Julie Grahm; Thurs: Emma Larsson. MANNA HOUSE: 338E 106th St (bet 1st & 2nd Avs). www.mannahousejazz.org. 212-722- 8223. Mar 6: 4-6pm $10-15 adm Lady Got Chops Fest feat Andrea Brachfeld & Phoenix Rising. NABE HARLEM UNDERGROUND: 2367 Frederick Douglass Blvd at 127th St. 646-370- 4008. www.nabeunderground.com. Mon: 7- 11pm free adm/2 drink min Jam w/Patience Higgins Trio feat Berta Indeed. NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM: 58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348- 8300. www.jmih.org. Free adm. Events: 7- 8:30pm. Mar 3: Daniel Schnyder & Dave Taylor; 15&22: Desert Island Discs w/Vijay Iyer 03/15, w/Steve Coleman 03/22; 24: Classic Recordings w/Loren Schoenberg; 31: Jazz from an African Perspective w/. PARIS BLUES: 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd at 121st St. www.parisbluesharlem.com. 212-222-9878. Sets: Early (E) 5-8pm, Jam 9pm-1am. Free adm. Sun: 1st&3rd La Banda Ramirez, 2nd Lucious Conway & Motown Review w/Terri Lowe, 4th Guest Band; Mon: E Niki Rubin & Warren G Trio + John Cooksey & Spontaneous Combustion; Tues: Al Black

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w/Annette Bland McCoy & the Sultans of Soul; Wed: Les Goodson & the Intergalatic Soul Jazz Band; Thurs: E Patty Murry Mint Julip + Tyrone Govan & Top Secret; Fri: Melvin Vines & the Harlem Jazz Machine; Sat: alternate between The 69th Street Band/The Antoine Dowdell Gp. PARLOR ENTERTAINMENT: 555 - combe Av at 160th St. #3F. 212-781-6595. Sun: 3:30pm free adm w/Marjorie Eliot, Bob Cunningham, Sedric Choukroun & spec guests. RENDALL MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN: 59W 137th St, #61 (bet Malcom X Blvd & 5th Av). 212-283-2928. www.welcometoharlem calendar.com Tues: 12-1:45pm $15 adm Harlem Afternoon Jazz series w/Craig Harris. Mar 8: feat T.K. Blue Qrt. RYAN’S DAUGHTER: 350E 85th St (bet 1st & 2nd Avs). www.ryansdaughternyc.com. 212- 628-2613. Thurs: 8-11pm Josh Marcum & Gene Bertoncini. SETTEPANI: 196 Lenox Av at 120th St. 917- 492-4806. www.settepani.com. Sun&Thurs: 7- 10pm. Sun: Keyed Up series. 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: 6-8pm unless oth- erwise noted. Free adm. Residency (R): Sun 5-8pm Jam w/Lu Reid. Mar 1: The Tom Blatt Project; 2: Ivan Srdjanovic Alternate Current; 5: B.J. Jansen; 6: R, 8-11pm The Shrine Big Band; 7: New York Jazz Workshop; 8: Hsinwei Chiang, 8-9pm Yumi Ito; 10: 8-9pm Gloria Isaiah; 12: 6-7pm Nich Mueller; 13: R; 15: Terry “Doc” Handy; 16: 6-7pm Shelby Sangdahl, 7-8pm Craig Brann; 17: 6-7pm Ayumi Ishito, 7-8pm The Alpha Band; 19: Noshir Mody Sxt; 20: R; 21: Walter Fischbacher Trio feat Alita Moses; 22: Luis Gonzalez Trio; 23: Andy Winter Jam Band; 25: The James Labrosse Collective; 27: R, 8-9pm Sivan Arbel, 9-10pm Rachel Terrien; 28: 7- 8pm Jan Sturiale; 29: Damian Allegretti Trio; 30: Peter Lenz; 31: 7-8pm Claudia Hayden. SILVANA: 300W 116th St at Frederick Douglass Blvd. www.silvana-nyc.com. 646-692-4935. Sets: 6-8pm unless otherwise noted. Free adm. Mar 1: Sergej Avanesov; 2: Harry Smith Qnt; 3: John Eckert; 4: Short Memory; 5: Kadawa Jazz; 6: 8-10pm Blu Cha Cha; 7: Leonard Thompson Trio; 9: Jae Young Jeong; 10: Art Baron & friends; 11: Shawn Rhoades; 12: Moth To Flame; 13: 6-7pm Three Bananas; 14: 6-7pm Andrew Kushnir Trio; 15: Shoko Igarashi; 16: Nick Grinder Gp; 17: Geoffe Burke; 18: Sigmar Matthiasson; 20: Jeff Morrison Qrt; 21: Jim Piela Project; 22: Tsuyoshi Yamamoto; 23: Luis Gonzalez Trio; 24: Andres Rotmistrovky; 25: 6-7 Craig Brann, 7-8pm The International Ens; 26: Rodrigo Bonelli Spt; 27: 6-7pm Jan Sturiale, 7-9pm Chris Beaudry; 28: 6-7pm Norihiro Kikuta Trio, 7-8pm Jon Sheckler Trio; 29: Joe Breidenstine Qnt. JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 2751 Bway (bet 105th & 106th Sts). 212-864-6662. www.smokejazz.com. Sets: Early (E), Late (L), Brunch (B); Mon E 7&9pm, L 10:30pm; Tues- Thurs E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm; Fri-Sat E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:45pm&12:45am; Sun B 11:30am,1&2:30pm, E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm. Adm/min vary. Residencies: (R) Mon E Captain Black Big Band, L Smoke Jam; (R) Tues E Mike LeDonne & Groover Qrt, L Emmett Cohen Organ Trio; Wed L 03/2,16&30 Lea Delaria & House of David, 03/9&23 Lady Got Chops Fest feat Camille Thurman Qrt;

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Thurs L Nickel & Dime OPS; Fri L 03/4&18 John Farnsworth Qrt, 03/11&25 Patience Higgins & Sugar Hill Qrt; Sat L Johnny O’Neal & friends; Sun B Annette St. John Trio, L Willerm Delisfort Qrt. Mar 1: R; 2-3: Jacques Lesure Qrt; 4-6: Qrt w/spec guest Louis Hayes; 7-8: R; 9-10: Marquis Hill Blacktet; 11-13: Carl Allen; 14-15: R; 16-17: Ulysses Owens Jr. & The New Century Jazz Qnt; 18-20: Harold Mabern 7&9pm w/spec guest Kurt Elling; 21-22: R; 23-24: Charles Turner; 25-27: The Cookers; 28-29: R; 30-31: Cynthia Scott Qnt. SUGAR BAR: 254W 72nd St (bet Bway & West End Av). 212-579-0222. www.sugarbar nyc.com. Sets: 8pm/$10 adm unless otherwise noted. Residencies: Wed except 03/2 Electrikana, Thurs 9pm Open Mic w/Sugar Bar All Star Band. Mar 5: 9pm Irini Res & the Jazz Mix; 11: Doug White Qnt; 18: Rob Silverman; 25: 8:30pm Abe Ovadia Trio. SYMPHONY SPACE: 2537 Bway at 95th St. 212-864-5400. www.symphonyspace.org. Bar Thalia (BT). Fri: 8-11pm BT $5 adm Experimental Jazz Party & Jam w/Mimi Jones; 1st Sun 7&8:30pm BT $5 Mostly Marcus w/Marcus Goldhaber feat 03/6 Tessa Souter & Tony Romano. Mar 10: 7:30pm $12/6 Horace Mann Middle Division Band Students, Upper Division Bands & Jazz Ens; 27: 7pm $25/10 The New York Jazzharmonic. UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY: 160 Central Park W at 76th St. 212-595-1658. www.4thu.org. Mar 30: 6pm Tribute to Ettore Stratta. The UPTOWN LOUNGE: 1576 3rd Av (bet 88th & 89th Sts). www.uptownloungenyc.com. 212-828-1388. Tues: 7-10pm Justin Lees Jazz Trio. The WEST END LOUNGE: 955 West End Av at 107th St. www.thewestendlounge.com. 212- 531-4859. www.vtyjazz.com/917-882-9539. Mar 27: 4-7pm $25 adm/1 drink min Sunday Serenade series feat Qrt.

MID-TOWN MANHATTAN (Between 35th & 69th Street) AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM: 2 Lincoln Sq on Columbus Av (bet 65th & 66th Sts). www.folkartmuseum.org. 212-595-9533. Free adm. Wed: 2-3pm free adm Bill Wurtzel & Jay Leonhart w/Sharon Fisher. B. B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL: 237W 42nd St (bet 7&8th Avs). 212-997-4144. www.bbkingblues.com. Lucille’s Grill (LG). Mar 18: 8pm LG $15/20 adm Vladimir Cetkar Spt; 21: 1:30pm The New York Jazz Scene www.mmnycjazz.com w/Marcus Miller feat John Pizzarelli Qrt. BIRDLAND: 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). 212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. Sets: 8:30&11pm, except Mon 7&9:30pm, Sun 6,9&11pm. Adm varies. Residencies: Sun 6pm except 03/6 Birdland Jazz Party w/Carole Bufford, 9pm Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orch; Mon 9:30pm Jim Caruso Cast Party; Wed 5:30-7pm David Ostwald & Eternity Band; Fri 5:15-7pm Birdland Big Band by Tommy Igoe; Sat 6pm Barbara Carroll. Mar 1-2: Molly Ringwald, 10pm Carole Bufford; 3-5: Molly Ringwald; 3: 6pm Peter Mazza Trio; 6: Purchase Latin Jazz Orch; 8-12: Marcus Roberts Trio; 10: Julie Kelly; 15-16: Steve Smith Groove Blue Organ Trio; 17- 19: Eric Alexander Organ Qrt; 21: 7pm Natalie Douglas; 22: The New York Jazz Scene

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www.mmnycjazz.com w/Marcus Miller feat Mar 1: 8:30pm Mark Miller & Sean Harkness; Etienne Charles; 22-26: The Tristano Project; 15-19: $30/40 John Patitucci Electric Guitar 24: 6pm Marissa Mulder; 28: 7pm Brad Qrt; 24: 8:30pm $30/45 Aziza Miller & friends. Simmons, Eric Yves Garcia & Matt Baker; 29: JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212- 9:30pm Marcus Miller Allstars; 30-31: Melissa 885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets & adm: Sun Aldana Trio; 31: 6pm Dena DeRose. 12-2:30pm, Mon 8-11:30pm, Tues 8-11pm, DIAMOND HORSESHOE: At Paramount Hotel. Wed-Sat 8-9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $40 buffet, 235W 46th St (bet 7th & 8th Avs). 212-706- Mon-Tues free/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $15/20 7448. www.nycparamount.com. Mar 21: 8pm min, Fri-Sat $30/20 min. Residencies (R): Sun The New York Jazz Scene www.mmnyc Jazz Brunch 03/6&20 w/Ms. Blu, 03/13&27 jazz.com w/Marcus Miller feat Aaron Parks, w/Tony Middleton; Mon Jam w/Iris Ornig; Tues Eric Harland, Gretchen Parlato & Gregoire Solo 03/1&29 w/Micah Thomas, 03/8&22 Maret. w/Mikhail Romanov. Mar 1: R; 2: Larry : 57th St & 7th Av. 212-247- Newcomb Qrt; 3: Clarence Penn Qrt; 4-5: 7800. www.carnegiehall.org. Mar 19: 9pm George Cables Trio; 6-8: R; 9: (Zankel Hall) $44-52 adm Randy Weston & Trio; 10: Tom Pappas & Barry Levitt Trio; 11-12: African Rhythms; 30: 8pm (Stern Auditorial) Philip Catherine Trio; 13-14: R; 15: tba; 16: Ms Dianne Reeves, (Weill Recital Hall) $35-15 Blu Qrt; 17: A Mighty Good Thing feat Luis Michael Kanan w/spec guest Jane Monheit. Bonilla & Amadis Dunkel; 18: Frank Kimbrough CLUB BONAFIDE: 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd & 3rd Trio; 19: Michael Blake Qrt; 20-22: R; 23: Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com. 646-918- Janice Friedman Trio; 24: Diane Monroe/Tony 6189. Sets: unless otherwise noted Miceli Duo & friends; 25: Brazil, Europe & USA 7:30&9:30pm. Residencies (R): Sun 7:30pm Connection feat Nilson Matta & John Emily Braden, 9pm Davi Vieira; Tues 7:30pm Snauwaert; 26: Frank Kimbrough w/spec guest Hal Galper & Youngbloods Qrt, 9:30pm Jam N. W. ; 27-29: R; 30: Chris Ziemba Qrt; 31: w/Bill Todd. Mar 1: R; 2: Vadim Neselovskyi Valentina Marino Qnt. Trio; 3: Sofia Ribeiro Gp; 4: Cocomama; 5: JAZZ AT : 10 Columbus Steve Kroon Sxt; 6&8: R; 9: Norbert Stachel & Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258- LehCats; 10: Dirk Quinn Band; 12: Ari Hoenig; 9800. Appel Room (AR), Rose Theater (RT). 13&15: R; 18: Robby Ameen & the Days in Mar 4-5: 7&9:30pm AR The Magic of Benny Night Band; 19: Alí Bello & The Sweet Wire Goodman feat Christian Sands, Sammy Miller, Band; 20&22: R; 25-26: Richard Bona Gp; Joel Ross & spec guests Peter & Will 27&29: R; 30: Grupo Los Santos; 31: Svetlana Anderson, Patrick Bartley & Janelle Reichman; & the Delancey Five. 7: RT 7pm Young People's Chorus of NYC; 18- DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA: At Jazz @ 19: AR 7&9:30pm Aaron Diehl. Lincoln Center. 10 Columbus Cr at 60th St. 5th LEXINGTON HOTEL: 511 Lexington Av at 48th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258-9800. Sets: St. www.lexingtonhotelnyc.com. 212-204-2318. 7:30&9:30pm, Late Night Sessions 11:30pm Tues-Fri: 6-8pm The New York Jazz Workshop. Tues-Sat. Adm: unless otherwise noted LOCAL 802: Associated Musicians of Greater Sun&Tues-Thurs $35, Mon $30, Fri $40, Sat New York Club Room. 322W 48th St (bet 8th & $45, Student $25, Late Nights $5-20; $10 min. 9th Sts). 212-245-4802. www.jazzfounda Mar 1: Gerald Clayton Trio; 2: Tia Fuller Qrt; 3- tion.org/what-we-do/monday-night-jam-series. 6: $40 03/3 III Qnt; 7: $35 William Mon: 7-9:30pm Lady Got Chops Fest feat Paterson University Jazz Orch & Ensembles Monday Night Jam presented by Jazz w/spec guest Randy Brecker; 8: $30 Christie Foundation of America. Dashiell Qrt, 9:30pm Shenel Johns Qrt; 9-10: MORGAN LIBRARY: 225 Madison Av at 36th $30 03/9 Helen Sung Qrt; 11: Linda Oh 5; 12- St. www.themorgan.org/programs/sunday- 13: Dr. Michael White Qrt; 14: $35 New York afternoon-jazz. 212-685-0008. Fri: 6:30- Youth Symphony w/spec guest ; 15: 8:30pm Friday Evening Jazz w/The New $30 Sinne Eeg; 16-17: $30 03/16 Audrey School. Shakir; 18-20: $40 03/18 Walter Blanding; 21: The NATIONAL: 557 Lexington Av at 50th St. Rob Rodriguez Trio; 22: $30 Juilliard Jazz 212-715-2400. www.thenationalnyc.com. Sun: Ensembles; 23: Alex Sipiagin Qnt; 24-27: $40 6-10pm. Mar 6: Pete O'Connell; 13: Robert 03/24 Sherman Irby & Momentum; 28: $35 Whaley; 20: Rosalyn McClore. Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz NATSUMI RESTAURANT: 226W 50th St (bet Orch; 29: Amina Figarova Sxt; 30-31: Brubecks 8th & Bway). www.natsuminyc.com. 212-258- Play Brubeck. Late Night Sessions w/Mar 1-5: 2988. Tues: 6-8pm Joe Cohn Organ Trio. Lucas Pino; 8-12: Alexander Claffy Trio; 15-19: NEW YORK YANKEE STEAK: 7W 51st St (bet Evan Sherman 03/15-16&18 & Entourage, 5th&6th Avs). 646-307-7910. www.nyy 03/17&19 & Entourage Big Band; 21: The New steak.com. Sun: 12-3pm Brunch w/Rick Bogart York Jazz Scene www.mmnycjazz.com Trio. w/Marcus Miller feat Bruce Harris Band; 22-26: OPIA: At Renaissance New York Hotel: 130 E Emmet Cohen; 29-30: Glenn Zaleski Trio; 31- 57th St at Lexington Av. 212-688-3939. Apr 1-2: Brubeck Institute Jazz Qrt. www.opiarestaurant.com. Sat: 8:30-11:30pm FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW: 254W 54th St, free adm. Mar 5&19: Alex Minasian. Cellar (bet Bway & 8th Av). 646-476-3551. PERA MEDITERRANEAN BRASSERIE: 303 www.54below.com. Mar 5: 9:30pm Peggy King Madison Av (bet 41st & 42nd Sts). 212-878- & The All-Star Jazz Trio; 26: Nicole Henry. 6301. www.peranyc.com. Sat: 6:30-10pm free FLÛTE MIDTOWN: 205W 54th St (bet Bway & adm. Mar 5: The Blue Vipers of ; 12: 7th Av). 212-265-5169. www.flutebar.com. Tin Pan; 19: Padam Swing; 26: Jazz Wed: 7-10pm. Mar 2: Michael Sheridan; 9: Lois Manouche. Bruno; 16: Dorian Devins; 23: Amy Rivard; 30: The PLAZA HOTEL: 768 5th Av at Central Park Yaala Ballin. S. 212-759-3000. www.theplaza.com. Wed: IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St at 8:30-11:30pm free adm Kat Gang. Bway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454. : . 65th Mon-Tues: 8-11pm Vince Giordano & The Fl. www.rainbowroom.com. 212-632-5000. Nighthawks. Sun: 11am-3:30pm Brunch $125 adm; Fri: IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582-2121. 7:30-11:30pm $250. Mar 4: JC Hopkins Biggish www.theiridium.com. Sets & adm unless other- Band; 11: George Gee Orch; 13: Dandy wise noted: 8:30&10:30pm, $25 adm/15 min. Wellington.

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SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Av at 54th St. (Citicorp Bld). www.saintpeters.org. 212-935-2200. 1st Mon: 7-9:30pm $5 adm Lady Got Chops Fest feat International Women in Jazz Jam; Wed: 1pm $10 don Midtown Jazz at Midday; Sun: 5pm free adm Jazz Vespers. Mar 2: Sweet Megg & the Wayfarers; 6: Matt Holman + The Tenth Muse; 9: Sarah Partridge; 13: Magos Herrera/Luis Perdomo/Hans Glawischnig/Alex Kautz; 16: Alex Leonard; 17: 7:30pm Society; 18: 7-10:30pm Cobi Narita’s B’day; 20: Timo Vollbrecht Qnt; 27: Ike Sturm + Evergreen; 30: Russ Kassoff. SWING 46: Jazz & Supper Club. 349W 46th St (bet 8 & 9th Avs). www.swing46.com. 212-262- 9554. Sets: Sun&Wed 8pm, Mon-Tues&Thurs 8:30pm, Fri-Sat 9:30pm. Residencies (R): Mon Swingadelic; Tues George Gee Swing Orch; Wed Stan Rubin Orch w/Joe Politi. Mar 1-2: R; 3: Vanessa Trouble & Red Hot Swing; 4: Ron Sunshine Orch; 5: closed; 6: Professor Cunningham; 7-9: R; 10: Vanessa Trouble Red Hot Swing; 11-12: Maulers; 13: Felix & The Cats; 14-16: R; 17: Professor Cunningham; 18: George Gee Orch; 19: Maulers; 20: Felix & The Cats; 21-23: R; 24: Professor Cunningham; 25: George Gee Orch; 26: Swingadelic; 27: Vanessa Trouble & Red Hot Swing; 28-30: R; 31: Vanessa Trouble & Red Hot Swing. TGI FRIDAY’S: 677 Lexington Av at 56th St. 212-339-8858. www.tgifridays.com. Sun: 6- 9pm Marc Devine Trio. TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs). Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497-1254. Sets: Sun-Mon&Wed 8-11pm, Thurs 9- 11:30pm, Fri 9pm-1am, Sat 8-10:30pm, Late (L) weekdays 9:40-11pm, Sat 11pm-1:30am. Adm: Sun-Mon&Wed free/$5 min, Thurs-Sat $10/10 min. Mar 1: William Stevens Trio, L Dave Parker Trio; 2: Linda Presgrave, 3: Emi Takada; 4: Jae Yong Jeong; 5: The Highliners, L Yuko Togami Trio; 6: Alan Kwan Duo; 7: Ken Kobayashi; 8: Xinlu Chen Duo, L Shoko 11TH STREET BAR: 510E 11th St (bet Av A & Igarashi Trio; 9: Michael Gallant Trio; 10: B). www.11thstbar.com. 212-982-3929. Mon: 8- Yacine Boulares Trio; 11: 8-8:45pm Shyouhei 11pm Richard Clements & Murray Wall Jazz Yam, 9pm Takenori Nishiuchi; 12: Daniel Express. Bennett Gp, L Craig Brann Trio; 13: Kengo 55 BAR: 55 Christopher St (bet 6th & 7th Avs). Yamada; 14: Kaori Saiki Duo; 15: tba, L James 212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early (E) Delano Duo; 16: Isak Gaines Duo; 17: Scot 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late (L) Albertson; 18: Kuni Mikami Trio; 19: Standard 10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st Thurs: E Procedures, L Paul Lee Trio; 20: Takaaki Ami Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe; 2nd Fri: E Otomo, L Eric Plaks Trio; 21: Dorian Devins Tessa Souter; last Fri: E Kendra Shank. Mar 26: Trio; 22: Jan Sturiale Duo, L Jun Xiao Trio; 23: E Roz Corral Qrt. tba, L George Dulin Duo; 24: Annie Chen Trio; ABC NO RIO: 156 Rivington St (bet Clinton & 25: Takenori Nishiuchi; 26: Yuko Ito Trio, L Suffolk Sts). www.abcnorio.org. 212-254-3697. Yusuke Seki; 27: Kengo Yamada; 28: Yako Sun: 7pm $5 don C.O.M.A. series 2 sets + open Eicher; 29: Yoonmi Choi Trio, L Rebecca session. Mar 6: Trio Pakava + Bonnie Sullivan Duo; 30: Ayumi Ishito Trio; 31: Senri Ens; 13: no show; 20: Dikko Faust Ens + Bonnie Oe. Barnett/Hal Onserud; 27: Cécile Broche/ WALDORF ASTORIA: 301 Park Av (bet 49th & Francois Grillot + Nick Demopoulos. 50th Sts). www.waldorfnewyork.com. 212-355- ALL THINGS PROJECT: At Neighborhood 3000. Mar 20-23: The New York Jazz Scene Church. 269 Bleecker St. 212-691-1770. www.mmnycjazz.com w/Marcus Miller feat www.allthingsproject.net. 1st Fri: 8&9:30pm free 03/20 7pm Welcome party & show, 7:30pm adm. Mar 4: Rob Clearfield/Caroline Davis. Emmet Cohen Trio, 9pm Jane Monheit. ANALOGUE: 19W 8th St (bet 5th Av & McDougal St). www.analoguenyc.com. 212-432-0200. Sets: 7:30-10:30pm free adm. Sun: Stefano Doglioni Trio; Mon: Renaud Penand Trio feat Pasquale Grasso. (Below 34th Street) ARTHUR’S TAVERN: 57 Grove St. 212-675- 6879. www.arthurstavernnyc.com. Sets: 7- 5C CULTURAL CENTER & CAFÉ: 68 Av C at 10pm. Sun: Creole Cooking; Mon: Grove Street 5th St. www.5cculturalcenter.org. 212-477- Stompers feat Joe Licari; Tues: Yuichi 5993. Mar 4-5&18: Lady Got Chops Fest feat Hirakawa; Wed: Eve Silber; Thurs-Sat: Eri 03/4 8pm Shosh-Ke Rayzl, 9pm Meari Nam & Yamamoto Trio. Endea Owens, 03/5 8pm Sheryl Bailey Trio, B FLAT: Basement 277 Church St (bet Franklin & 9:30pm Arlee Leonard, 03/18 7pm Trudi Silver, White Sts). www.bflat.info. 212-219-2970. Mon 8pm Carol Sudhalter Qrt, 10pm Sue 8-11pm & Wed 8:30-11:30pm: Jordan Young Maskaleris. Trio.

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BACK ROOM: 102 Norfolk St (bet Delancey & CITY WINERY: 155 Varick St (bet Spring & Rivington Sts). www.backroomnyc.com. 212- Vandam Sts). www.citywinery.com. 212-608- 228-5098. Mon: 9pm-12:30am feat Svetlana & 0555. Mar 13: 11am-2pm Klezmer Brunch The Delancey Five. w/Victor Prieto. BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212-529- CLUB ROOM: At The Soho Grand Hotel. 310W 5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: Sun Bway. www.sohogrand.com. 212-965-3000. 8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30-7:45pm, Wed: 8pm-12am Chris Norton. Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30,9:30& CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ: 29 Cornelia St. 11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 drink min/set 212-989-9319. www.corneliastreetcafe.com. except Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink min/set, E Sets unless otherwise noted: Sun&Mon-Thurs free. Trios unless otherwise noted. Mon-Thurs: 8:30pm, Fri-Sat 9&10:30pm. Adm varies. Mar E Emerging Artists series; Mon: L Vocal 1: 6pm Kira Daglio Fine Qrt, 8pm Andrea Mondays series. Residencies (R): Sun Peter Wolper Qrt, 9:30pm Jay Clayton; 2: Mario Mazza, Wed L except 03/2 Jonathan Pavone; 3: Lorin Cohen Gp, 9:30pm Yvonnick Kreisberg. Mar 1: E Kyle Moffatt, L JC Stylles; Prene Qrt; 4: Jason Rigby Detroit Cleveland 2: E Prawit Siriwat, L Rafal Sarnecki; 3: E Trio; 5: Petros Klampanis & Contextual; 6: The Bobby Katz, L Kevin Clark; 4: Oscar Penas; 5: Reunion Project; 8: Klazz-Ma-, 9:30pm Freddie Bryant; 6: R; 7: E Dave Juarez, L Nora Matt Panyides; 9: Jeff Davis & Dragon Father McCarthy; 8: E Benno Marmur, L Alex Band, 9:30pm Sebastian Noelle Qrt; 10: Ben Goodman; 9: E Arath Corral, L R; 10: E Monder & Andrew Cyrille; 11: 6pm Keri Junbeom Kim, L Benjamin Bryden; 11: Johnsrud, 9pm Jacob Sacks Qrt; 12: Tony Pasquale Grasso; 12: Jostein Gulbrandsen; Malaby Qrt; 13: Satoshi Kataoka Qrt; 15: Marta 13: R; 14: E Tommy Holladay, L Les Grant; 15: Sanchez Qnt, 9:30pm Simona Premazi; 16: E Chris Beaudry, L Alex Levine; 16: E Flavio Aubrey Johnson Sxt, 9:30pm Leala Cyr Gp; Silva, L R; 17: E Yuto Kanazawa, L Hendrik 17: Matt Brewer Qrt; 19: Michael Bates; 22: Meurkens; 18: Adam Larson; 19: Leslie Elliot Sharp; 23: Gerald Cleaver & Giovanni Pintchik; 20: R; 21: E Rafal Sarnecki, L Dida Guidi Qrt; 25-26: Trio; 28: Roz Pelled; 22: E Peter Amos, L Yotam Silberstein; Corral Trio; 29: Robin Verheyen NY Qrt; 30: 23: E NanJo Lee, L R; 24: E Sam Zerna, L Tim Loren Stillman; 31: Alex Conde Qrt, 9:30pm Armacost; 25: Erez Barnoy; 26: Michael Dan Rufolo Trio. Valeanu; 27: R; 28: E Mark Phillips, L Tammy The CUPPING ROOM CAFE: 359W Bway Scheffer; 29: E Alicyn Yaffee, L Hashem (bet Broome & Grand Sts). 212-925-2898. Assadullahi; 30: E Paul Jubong Lee, L R; 31: E www.cuppingroomcafe.com. Sat 8-11pm. Mar Rodrigo Recabarren, L Brandon Coleman. 5: Chloe Perrier; 12&19: JudiMarie Canterino; BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: 131W 3rd St at 6th 19: Mal Stein. Av. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. The CUTTING ROOM: 44E 32nd St (bet Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am Late Night Madison & Park Av). 212-691-1900. www.the Groove series & Sun 11:30am&1:30pm cuttingroomnyc.com. Mar 8: 7:30pm $20/25 Sunday Brunch. Adm varies. Mar 1: McCoy adm Trio. Tyner Trio w/spec guest Gary Bartz; 2-3: Talib The DJANGO: At Roxy Hotel. 2 Av of the Kweli w/Live Band; 4-6: Ivan Neville Piano Americas at Walker St. www.roxyhotelnyc. Sessions; 7-9: ; 10-13: Roy com. 212-519-6600. Sets: Wed 9pm-12:30pm; Haynes Band w/spec guest ; 14: Thurs 10p-1:30am; Fri 8-10pm 10:30pm-2am, Ameen Saleem; 15-20: Roy Hargrove; 21: Late (L) 10:30pm-2am; Sat 8-11pm. Mar 2-3: Gianluca Pellerito Qnt, 10:30pm Morley; 22: Yotom Silberstein; 4: L Brian Newman; 9-12: 1:30pm The New York Jazz Scene Stephane Wrembel; 11: L Michael Arenella; www.mmnycjazz.com w/Marcus Miller feat 16-19: Brian Charette; 18: L Brian Newman; Cyrille Aimée; 22-27: Patti Austin; 28: The 23-24, 25 L & 26: Ed Cherry Trio; 30-31: tba. James Moody Jazz Scholarship of New DOMA NA ROHU: 17 Perry St at 7th Av. 212- Jersey; 29-30: Wallace Roney w/Lenny White 929-4339. www.domanyc.com. $10 min. Wed: & ; 31-Apr 3: Omar Sosa 7:30&9pm, Sat: 8&9:15pm. Mar 5: Gabe Valle Quarteto AfroCubano. Late Night Groove Trio feat Chloe Borthwick; 9: Scrubboard series w/Mar 4: Jeremy Dutton & Wayfarer; 5: Serenaders; 19: Sweet Megg & the Wayfarers. Farah Siraj; 11: Mauricio de Souza; 18: Colin DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 Monroe Cannon; 19: Shari Pine; 25: SuCh; 26: Deej & St (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473- Sonic Revolution. Sunday Brunch w/Mar 6: 0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com. Sun: Nicole Zuraitis; 13: Steven Feifke; 20: Alex 6pm In-Store shows. Mar 20: Ross Hammond. Sipiagin & his NYU Jazz Ens; 27: Juilliard Jazz DROM: 85 Ave A (bet 5th & 6th Sts). 212-777- Brunch. 1157. www.dromnyc.com. Mar 1: 7:30pm free CAFÉ LOUP: 105W 13th St (bet 6th & 7th Avs). adm Silver Arrow Band; 2: 8,9&10pm $10 212-255-4746. www.cafeloupnyc.com. Sun: Kama Mundo; 9: 7:30pm $15 Reza Khan; 12:30-3:30pm Jazz Brunch w/Steve LaSpina 15&29: 7:30pm free Silver Arrow Band; 31: Trio w/Ron Affif & Matthew Fries, 6:30-9:30pm 8pm $15 Joaquin Pozo. Junior Mance, Hide Tanaka & Michi Fuji Trio. The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich & CAFE NOCTAMBULO: At Pangea. 178 2nd Av Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431- (bet 11th & 12th Sts). 212-995-0900. 9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-Erik www.cafenoctambulo.com. $20 adm/20 min Kellso & friends. unless otherwise noted. Tues: 7-10pm Eric FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675- Comstock. Mar 4: 7&9pm $20/15 min Emilio 6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min. Modeste Qnt; 19: 8pm George Stella; 23: 8pm Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late Ken Greves; 26: 7&9pm $30/20 min Mark (L), Night (N); Sun E 6pm, L 9pm, N 1am; Mon Nadler. E 6pm, L 9pm, N 12:30am; Tues-Wed E 7pm, CAFFE VIVALDI: 32 Jones St (bet Bleecker & L 9pm, N 12:30am; Thurs&Sat E 7pm, L 10pm, 4th St). www.caffevivaldi.com. 212-691-7538. N 1:30am; Fri E 6pm, L 9pm + 10:30pm, N Free adm. Sun: 9-11pm John Lander Trio. 1:30am. Ev N: Jam. Residencies (R): Sun E CAPITAL GRILLE: 120 Bway (at Pine & Terry Waldo & Gotham City Band, N Brandon Nassau). www.thecapitalgrille.com. 212-374- Lewis & Renee Cruz; Mon N Billy Kaye; 1811. Free adm. Fri: 6:30-10pm Richard Tues E except 03/1 Saul Rubin Zebtet; Wed Russo Qrt. E except 03/2 Raphael D'Lugoff Trio + 1,

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N Ned Goold; Fri 9pm Gospel ; Sat N JOE’S PUB: At Public Theater. 425 Lafayette St Greg Glassman. Mar 1: E Tadataka Unno Trio, & Astor Pl. www.joespub.com. 212-967-7555. L Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop, N Adm varies. Mar 6: 7pm $15 adm William Craig Wuepper; 2: E Greg Murphy Trio, L Hooker Solo; 14: 7:30pm $15 Marika Hughes Groover Trio, N R; 3: E Maniacs of the Fourth & Bottom Heavy. Dimension, L Saul Rubin Zebtet, N Yoshi Waki; JOHN L. TISHMAN AUDITORIUM: At New 4: E Carlos Cuevas Trio, L R + Jared School. 63 5th Av. Room U100. Gold/Dave Gibson, N Todd Herbert; 5: E www.events.newschool.edu. 212-229-5630. Roman Skakun Qnt, L Raphael D'lugoff Qnt, N Mar 30: 7pm & The Westerlies. R; 6: E R, 8:30pm Jade Synstelien & FCBB, N KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL: 33 R; 7: E Francois Nnang, L Outspoken, N R; 8: University Pl at 9th St. 212-228-8490. E R, L Cocomama, N Ray Parker; 9: E R, L www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com. Fri-Sat: Harold Mabern Trio, N R; 10: E Katsuko 9pm-2am. Mar 4-5: Mark Soskin/Harvie S; 11- Tanaka Trio, L Greg Glassman Qnt, N Avi 12: Jon Davis/Gianluca Renzi; 18-19: Matthew Rothbard; 11: E Caroline Davis, L R + tba, N Fries; 25-26: Russ Kassoff/. Alexi David; 12: E Steve Blum Trio, L Zaccai LE POISSON ROUGE: 158 Bleecker St at Curtis, N R; 13: E R, L Curtis Nowosad, N R; Thompson St. www.lepoissonrouge.com. 212- 14: E tba, L Ned Goold Qrt, N R; 15: E R, L-N 796-0741. Adm varies. Mar 4: 7:30pm $25 tba; 16: E R, L The Don Hahn/Mike Camacho adm Marc Ribot & Los Cubanos Postizos; 13: Band, N R; 17: tba; 18: E tba, L R + tba, N tba; 8pm $22 Kneedelus feat Kneebody & 19: E-L tba, N R; 20: E R, L tba, N R; 21: E tba, Daedelus; 14: 10pm $15 Jim Black Trio. L George Braith, N R; 22: E R, L-N tba; 23: E METROPOLITAN ROOM: 34W 22nd St (bet. R, L Adison Evans Qnt, N R; 24: E tba, L 5th & 6th Avs). www.metropolitanroom.com. P.O.D, N tba; 25: E tba, L R + Tro Roberts Nu- 212-206-0440. Sets unless otherwise noted: Jive 5, N tba; 26: E-L tba, N R; 27: E R, L tba, Early (E) 7pm, Late (L) 9:30pm. Residency N R; 28: E-L tba, N R; 29: E R, L Itai Kriss & (R): Tues L Annie Ross. Mar 2: E Ron Dabney Gato Gordo, N John Benitez & Latin Bop; 30: & Barry Levitt Jazz Qrt; 4: E Alex Leonard, L E R, L tba, N R; 31: E tba, L Point of Departure, Suzzanne Douglas; 5: E Luiz Simas; 6: 4pm N tba. Artie Thompson; 8: L R; 12: 4pm Janice & The FILLMORE ROOM: 146 10th Av. 212-921- Vinnie Zummo, E Maria Guida Qrt, 11:30pm 7772. www.fillmoreroom.com. Mon: 7-10pm Niles Thomas; 15: L R; 18: L John Minnock; 21: L Florencia Cuenca & Jaime Lozano; $15/10 adm www.bigbandmonday.com Glenn 22&29: L R; 31: L Melanie Goerlitz & The Crytzer Orch. Bianco Martinis. GIORGIO’S OF GRAMERCY: 27E 21st St (bet MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av & Waverly Bway & Park Avs). 212-477-0007. www.gior Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476-4346. giosofgramercy.com. Mon: 7:30-10:30pm Sets/adm: Early (E), Late (L), Night (N); Sun E Lawrence Clark Trio or Lauren Desberg Trio. 7:30-9pm, L 9:30pm-12am, Mon&Wed E 7:30- GREENWICH HOUSE MUSIC SCHOOL: 46 9pm, L 9:30pm-12am, N 12-1:30am, Tues E Barrow St (bet 7th Av S & W 4th St). 212-242- 7:30-10:30pm, L 10:30pm-12:30am, Thurs E 4770. www.greenwichhouse.org. Mar 27: 8pm 7:30-9pm, L 9:30pm-12am, N 12-1am, Fri-Sat Richard Sussman Ens. E 7:30-9pm, L 9:30pm-12am, N 12:30-2am; HIGHLINE BALLROOM: 431W 16th St (bet adm E free except Tues $20, L $20, N $10. 9th & 10th Avs). www.highlineballroom.com. Residencies: Sun E 03/6&20 Pasquale Grasso 212-414-5994. Mar 1: 8pm $30-45 adm Solo, 03/13&27 Saul Rubin Solo; Mon E John António Zambujo; 13: 12:30pm $22-30 Brunch Merrill w/guests, N Theo Hill; Tues L Lady Got w/The DoDo Orch; 20: 12:30pm $22-30 Chops Fest feat Jam Adi Meyerson & Miki Brunch w/Beverly Taki Band; 31: 8&10:30pm Yamanaka; Wed N Sarah Slonim; Thurs E $35-65 Hiromi & The Trio Project. Spike Wilner Solo, N Davis Whitfield; Fri E HOTEL CHANTELLE: 92 Ludlow St (bet 03/4&18 Ehud Asherie Solo, 03/11&25 Sacha Broome & Delancey Sts). 212-254-9100. Perry Solo, N Johnny O'Neal; Sat E Spike www.hotelchantelle.com. Sun Brunch 11-4pm: Wilner w/guests, N 03/5&19 Anthony Wonsey, Martina & The Ladybugs; Tues 8-11:45pm & 03/12&26 Jon Davis. Mar 1: Claudia Acuña; 2: Ray Gallon/David Wong; 3: Rick Sat Brunch 12-4pm: Dandy Wellington Band. Germanson/Gerald Cannon; 4-5: Curtis JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl. Lundy/Donald Vega; 6: Ed Laub Trio; 7: Dave www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets: Stryker Trio; 8: JD Walter/Jim Ridl; 9: Marcus 7:30&9:30pm $15/10 adm, $22/12 Fri-Sat. Mar McLaurine/Lou Rainone; 10: Oran 1: Bryn Roberts/Lage Lund; 3: Rotem Sivan Etkin/Sullivan Fortner; 11-12: Don Friedman Trio; 4-5: Steve Lehman Qnt; 10: Lívio Trio; 13-14: Yotam Silberstein Trio; 15: Marion Almeida; 11: Michael Rodriguez; 12: Mark Cowings; 16: Aaron Parks Trio; 17: Leon Guiliana Jazz Qrt; 17: Tomoko Omura Roots Parker Trio; 18-19: Hod O'Brien/Daryl Johns; Qnt; 18-19: $20-40 Jazz Gallery’s 20th 20: Roni Ben-Hur/Harvie S; 21: Mike anniversary feat Tillery; 24-25: tba; 26: Henry Moreno/Jon Cowherd; 22: Holly Hofmann/Mike Cole Trio; 31: Cory Smyth Solo. Wofford Duo; 23: Chris Pattishall/Neal Caine; JAZZ STANDARD: 116E 27th St (bet Park & 24: Victor Gould; 25-26: Jonny King Trio; 27: Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212- Diego Figueiredo; 28: David Hazeltine; 29: 576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Evan Christopher/Ehud Asherie. 7:30&9:30pm; Sun&Thurs $30, Mon-Wed $25, MILANO’S BAR: 51E Houston St (bet Mott & Fri-Sat $35. Residencies: Sun 1-3pm Jazz for Mulberry Sts). 212-226-8844. Thurs 2-5pm: Kids; Mon (R) Mingus Monday feat Mingus Big Carol & Company. Band. Mar 1-2: Chris Bergson Band; 3-6: $30 BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 03/4-5 Alfredo Rodriguez Trio w/spec guest 11th St (bet Bway & University). 212-222- Ganavya Doraiswamy; 7: R; 8-9: Joey 5159. www.bahainyc.org. Tues: 8&9:30pm Calderazzo Band; 10-13: Steve Kuhn Trio; 14: $10/15 adm. Mar 8: Lou Caputo’s Little Big R; 15: Ryan Keberle & Catharsis; 16: Thana Band; 15: Mike Longo Trio; 22: Jay D'Amico Alexa; 17-20: $30 03/18-19 Vinicius Cantuaria Gp; 29: Russ Kassoff Big Band w/Catherine Qnt; 21: R; 22-23: $30 Michael Formanek Ens; Dupuis. 24-27: $30 03/25-26 Guillermo Klein y Los NORTH SQUARE: At Washington Square Guachos; 28: R; 29-Apr 3: +11:30pm 04/2 Ravi Coltrane & The Void. continued on page 22

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SVETLANA AND THE DELANCEY FIVE THE BACK ROOM / EVERY MONDAY Hot jazz and swing are the proudly self-proclaimed labels of this combo that brings a good times vibe redolent of the pre-bop era. Almost as surprising as the fact that the group's eponymous leader, Svetlana Shmulyian, is a Russian who sings with a slight accent, is that the Delancey Five is one of the very few bands in New York with not just one, but two regular gigs. Besides playing every Monday night at one of Manhattan's last homes of a speakeasy, The Back Room, behind Ratner's Deli on Delancey Street, the band also has started a residence on Wednesdays at Bedford Hall. To hear what creates the appeal leading to these shows, check out their Night at the Speakeasy (OA2 Records), featuring ebullient guest star Wycliffe Gordon on trom- bone and vocals. GK LORIN COHEN CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ / MARCH 3 The considerable talents of bassist Lorin Cohen go beyond the noble, sophisticated techniques he employs. A longstanding member of Chicago's modern mainstream jazz scene, in NYC since 2012, Cohen has also performed alongside heavyweights Joe Locke, , Houston Person, and the fine pianist Ryan Cohan, Cohen's cousin. He has represented the U.S. State Department on a tour in Asia, crossed over into the stage version of Jersey Boys, the production Motown: The Musical, and the contemporary groove, hip-hop laced ensemble Vertikal. Cohen is cur- rently working on a master's degree at Queens College, while his debut CD as a leader, Home (Origin), was issued in May. Here he’s joined by the acclaimed saxo- phonist Jon Irabagon, pianist Jeremy Manasia and drummer Brevan Hampden. MGN

ROB CLEARFIELD WITH CAROLINE DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH / MARCH 4 Wielding a variety of chordal instruments from keyboards to guitars, young Rob Clearfield brings his talents to NYC from Chicago, courtesy of their formidable new jazz scene. Alongside the excellent alto saxophonist Caroline Davis, Clearfield has col- laborated with recording artists on the independent Ears & Eyes label, and notable Chi-Town progressives Matt Ulery, , Fareed Haque, Grazyna Auguscik and Greg Ward. From classical music, liturgical church or gospel songs to modern electric, rock or ethnic fusion, groove and funk, Clearfield has a broad acoustic and electric palette to paint both bright and dark musical colors. His trio CD, Islands, will be released this spring. Clearfield, on piano, and Davis welcome several guest perform- ers including bassist Sam Weber and others to be announced. MGN SIMONA PREMAZZI THE SIDE DOOR / MARCH 4 A fearless modernist composer and improviser with a deeply romantic lyricism at her core, pianist Simona Premazzi is one of the most fascinating and creative pianists in New York today. Capable of dizzying musical turns that can switch on a dime from hard-swinging Coltrane Quartet-inspired readings of standards, to spiky Monk-ish piano tics, to richly harmonized ballad work, Premazzi consistently delivers a remark- able array of surprising aural delights to her listeners. Nowhere is this more apparent than on her most recent release, The Lucid Dreamer, a thoroughly innovative outing that perfectly balances the traditional with the novel. At The Side Door, Premazzi is in stellar company, as saxophonist Dayna Stephens, bassist Joe Martin and drummer Adam Arruda join her for what promises to be an exceptional evening of music. SH STEPHANE WREMBEL THE DJANGO / MARCH 9-12 Guitarist Stephane Wrembel's style easily fits into the category of but his expert command of the guitar suggests a more diverse and stately style. While the swinging sounds of hot jazz are apparent in his playing, Wrembel's tone suggests hints of world music and contemporary classical music. Since his debut with 2002's Introducing Stephane Wrembel, Wrembel has crafted a technique that is constantly looking forward and aiming to reach new and exciting heights. Many luminaries out- side of the world of music have taken note of his talents with director Woody Allen calling upon his artistry for the soundtracks to his films Vicky Christina Barcelona and Midnight in Paris. Wrembel's virtuosity is sure to delight The Django. EW

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JIMMY HEATH BLUE NOTE / MARCH 7-9 Saxophonist and composer Jimmy Heath doesn't turn 90 until late October but he'll be celebrating all year, including this run with his 18-piece big band. Like the other nona- genarian commemorating his birthday at the Blue Note this week, , Heath performs and lives with the verve and vigor of a musician half his age. Heath brings his band back to the club where they recorded his first live big band album, the 2015 release Togetherness (Jazz Legacy Productions). Some of the original personnel are on stage including saxophonist Charles Davis, just seven years Heath's junior, along with a bunch of relative youngsters including pianist Michael Weiss, bassist David Wong, saxophonists Mark Gross and Gary Smulyan and trumpeters Greg Gisbert, Frank Greene and Freddie Hendrix. YE CARL ALLEN SMOKE / MARCH 11-13 A seasoned veteran who has appeared on hundreds of recordings, drummer Carl Allen began gaining attention when he was recruited to be 's musical direc- tor. Since then, he has recorded a number of CDs as a leader and played a pivotal role in groups led by Jackie McLean, , Benny Green and Christian McBride. Allen's diverse roots in gospel, R&B and jazz are evident in his playing and he pushes his bandmates to a higher level. He also deserves wider recognition as a composer and arranger. His band, The Art of Elvin, is dedicated to the music of two influences: and . Trumpeter Freddie Hendrix, saxophonist Keith Loftis, pianist Donald Vega and bassist Yasushi Nakamura join Allen for this tribute. KD

JON DAVIS KNICKERBOCKER / MARCH 11-12, SMALLS / MARCH 14 One of the most talented jazz piano players anywhere, many listeners likely still have not appreciated Jon Davis as a top-drawer artist. His exceptional 2015 release, Moving Right Along (Posi-Tone), did turn many heads and ears toward his facile, literate, com- pletely listenable style. NYC native Davis is an unsung hero over the decades, backing singers, working regularly with drummer George Schuller and bassist Ray Parker, accompanying large and small ensembles, while asserting his mastery and inventive melodic approach. The original material Davis offers is precious, while his unique arrangements on standards are simply captivating. Davis performs in duet at the Knickerbocker with bassist Gianluca Rienzi; and Smalls at a CD release party for Changes Over Time with bassist and drummer Ross Pederson. MGN ROSS HAMMOND SPECTRUM / MARCH 20, BARBÈS / MARCH 23 New York City has slept on the extraordinary talent that is guitarist Ross Hammond. Hailing from Sacramento, Hammond draws in equal doses from straight ahead jazz, experimental sounds, folk music, blues, and even more broadly from traditions around the world. As he returns to the East Coast, Hammond is joined by his longtime friend, percussionist and tabla virtuoso Sameer Gupta. After nearly two-decade friendship and collaboration, these two artists navigate the 10,000-mile distance that separates Gupta's Indian classical training with Hammond's jazz and Appalachian-inspired sen- sibilities. The results find them discovering ample and rich common ground, develop- ing a musical relationship that benefits from the best of both worlds, and seamlessly creates a sound that is endlessly delightful, lyrical and hypnotic. SH MICHAEL KANAN CARNEGIE HALL / MARCH 30 Few contemporary artists possess the sensitivity and intuition of pianist/composer, Michael Kanan. From innovative intro voicings to rhythmically reactive comping, he plays with a compelling devotion to the nuance of every moment. Kanan's legacy of artistic inquiry has allowed him to play all over the world with such visionaries as Mark Turner, and Ben Street. His longest interlude, however, fea- tures a treasured musical partnership with Grammy-nominated vocalist Jane Monheit, for whom he has acted as both accompanist and arranger since 2001. His appearance at Carnegie Hall marks a significant moment for Kanan who, for the first time in his career, is joined by both Monheit and his current trio featuring Greg Ruggiero on guitar and Neal Miner on bass. SJ nie Jones, George Kanzler, Michael G Nastos & Eric Wendell 21 167527_HH_March_0 2/22/16 4:33 PM Page 22

LISTINGS... continued from page 19 Zenon Qrt, L Mark Zaleski Sxt, N R; 10: E Hotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal. Miguel Zenon Qrt, L Ken Fowser Qnt, N tba; www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212-254- 11: PM R, E David Schnitter Qrt, L Neal Smith 1200. Sun: 12:30&2:15pm free adm Jazz Gp, N R; 12: PM R, E Cory Weeds Qnt, L Neal Brunch Trios. Mar 6: Roz Corral w/Paul Smith Gp, N R; 13: 1pm R, PM Ai Murakami Bollenback/Rusty Holloway; 13: Richard Trio feat Sacha Perry, E Falkner Evans Qnt, L Lanham; 20: Roz Corral w/Ron Affif/Paul Gill; Bruce Harris Sxt, N R; 14: E Jon Davis Trio, L- 27: Andrea Wolper. N R; 15: E R, L Abraham Burton Qrt, N R; 16: NUBLU: 62 Av C (bet 4th & 5th Sts). 212-375- E Gilad Hekselman Trio, L Harold Mabern Trio, 1500. www.nublu.net. Mar 20: 9:30pm Nora N R; 17: E Gilad Hekselman Trio, L Nick McCarthy & The People of Peace Qnt. Hempton Qrt, N tba; 18: PM R, E Ralph NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ: 236E 3rd St (bet Lalama & Bop-Juice, L Qrt, N R; Avs B & C). www.nuyorican.org. 212-780- 19: PM Robert Edwards, E Chris Byars Sxt, L 9386/212-505-8183. Sets: 9:30pm. Tues: 9pm Ethan Iverson Qrt, N R; 20: 1pm R, PM Frank Latin Jazz feat 1st Tues Chembo Corniel, 2nd Kohl Qrt, E Johnny O'Neal Trio, L Behn Gillece Tues Bronx Conxión, 5th Tues Willie Martinez Qnt, N R; 21: E Duo, L-N R; 22: E & La Familia Sxt; 1st Wed: All That - Hip Hop R, L Lucas Pino Nnt, N R; 23: E Will Vinson Poetry & Jazz; 1st Sat: $15 adm Puddin’ Jazz Qnt, L Michele Polga Qrt, N R; 24: E Will series + Jam; last Sun: Bobby Sanabria & New Vinson Qnt, L Tacuma Bradley Gp, N tba; 25: School Afro-Cuban Jazz Band. PM R, E Lew Tabackin Trio, L Paul Nedzela PEGU CLUB: 77W Houston St (bet W Bway & Gp, N R; 26: PM R, E Lew Tabackin Trio, L Wooster St). 2nd Fl. www.peguclub.com. 212- Paul Nedzela Qnt, N R; 27: 1pm R, PM George 473-PEGU. Sun: 6:30-9:30pm free adm Glenn Gee Swing Orch, E Johnny O'Neal Trio, L Ned Crytzer & Pegu Club All Stars. Goold Qrt, N R; 28: E Steve Williams Trio, L-N PIANOS: 158 Ludlow St at Stanton. 212-505- R; 29: E R, L Josh Evans Gp, N R; 30: E The 3733. www.pianosnyc.com. Fri: 8-10pm Swing Machine, L Ed Cherry Trio, N R; 31: E Cabinet Makers. Andy Farber Qnt, L Carlos Abadie Qnt, N tba. RED ROOM: At KGB Bar. 85E 4th St (bet 2nd Av SPECTRUM NYC: 121 Ludlow St 2nd Fl (bet & ). www.redroomnyc.com. 212-787- Delancey & Rivington Sts). 212-533-5470. 0155. Mar 31: 9pm-12am free adm/2 drink min www.spectrumnyc.com. Mar 20: 3-4:30pm Michael Arenella & Dreamland Orch. Ross Hammond. ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL: 196 Allen St at E The STONE: 2nd St at Av C. www.thestonenyc. Houston St. www.rockwoodmusichall.com. com. Adm varies. Sun&Tues-Sat: 8&10pm 212-477-4155. Mar 10: 8:30pm . weekly residencies. Sun: 3pm John Zorn & RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART: 150W 17th St. friends. Mar 1-6: Matt Mitchell Qrt; 8-13: www.rubinmuseum.org/harlem. 212-620- International Contemporary Ens; 15-20: 5000X344. Mar 2: 7pm $25/22.50 adm Indro Angelica Sanchez; 22-27: Mark Feldman; 29- Roy-Chowdhury & Richard Bennett; 25: 7- Apr 3: Meg Okura. 8:30pm $18/20 Ches Smith, & TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Mat Maneri. 199 Chambers St. www.tribecapac.org. 212- RUE B: 188 Ave B (bet 11th & 12th Sts). 212- 220-1460. Mar 3: 8pm $45/50 adm Highlights 358-1700. www.ruebnyc.com. Sets: 8:30, in Jazz series Salute to Paquito D’Rivera feat 9:30&10:45pm. Sun: Brooks Hartell Trio; Mon: Peter & Will Anderson, Ken Peplowski, Paquito Richie Vitale Trio; Tues: Jeff Loomis Trio; Wed: D’Rivera Qnt w/Diego Urcola; 5&19: 7:30pm Tim Regusis Trio; Thurs: Miriam Waks; Fri: $25 Monk in Motion feat 03/5 Veronica Swift, Frank Valdez Trio; Sat: Gabriel Jordokovsky 03/19 Vuyo Sotashe. Trio. TURNMILL: 119E 27th St (bet Park & Lexington SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th Av. Avs). www.turnmillnyc.com. 646-524-6060. 212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets: Wed: 11pm-2am Jam w/Rob Duguay & Low Afternoon (PM), Early (E), Late (L), Night (N); Sun 1-3pm, PM 4:30-7pm, E 7:30-10pm, L Key Trio. 10:30pm-1am, N 1-3am; Mon E 7:30-10pm, L VILLAGE VANGUARD: 178 7th Av S at 11th 10:30pm-1am, N 1-4am; Tues E 7:30-9pm, L St. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com. 9:30pm-12am, N 12:30-3am, Wed-Thurs E Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: Mon-Thurs $30/1 7:30-10pm, L 10:30pm-1am, N 1:30-4am; Fri- drink min. Residency (R): Mon Vanguard Jazz Sat PM 4-7pm, E 7:30-10pm, L 10:30pm-1am, Orch. Mar 1-6: Myra Melford; 7: R; 8-13: Bill N 1:30-4am. Jam following N. Adm varies. Frisell & Thomas Morgan Duo; 14: R; 15-20: Residencies (R): Sun 1pm Vocal masterclass Bill Frisell; 21: R; 22-27: Trio; 28: by Marion Cowings, N Hillel Salem; Mon L Ari R; 29-Apr 3: . Hoenig, N 03/7&21 Jonathan Michel, WALKER’S: 16N Moore St at Varick. 212-941- 03/14&28 Jonathan Barber; Tues E except 0142. www.walkerstribeca.com. Sun: 8-11pm 03/1 Spike Wilner Qrt, N 03/1,15&29 Kyle Duos. Poole & friends, 03/8&22 Corey Wallace WESTBETH COMMUNITY ROOM: 55 DUBtet; Wed N 03/2,16&30 Aaron Seeber, Bethune St (bet West & Washington Sts). 03/9&23 Sanah Kadoura Band; Fri PM Jam www.westbeth.org. 646-691-4330. Sun: 03/4&18 w/Andrew Forman, 03/11&25 11:30am $20 adm Lady Got Chops Fest feat w/Tuomo Uusitalo Trio, N 03/4&25 Joe Shekere Class w/Madeleine Yayodele Nelson. Farnsworth, 03/11&18 Jovan Alexandre; Sat WOW CAFE THEATER: 59-61E 4th St (bet PM Jam except 03/19 w/Jonathan Thomas Bowery & 2nd Av). 4th Fl. 917-725-1482. Trio, N 03/5&19 w/Philip Harper Qnt, www.wowcafe.org. Mar 10-12&17-19: 7pm 03/12&26 w/Brooklyn Circle. Mar 1: E Ehud $10/20 adm Ghosts Appearing through the Asherie Trio, L Theo Hill Gp, N R; 2: E Troy Roberts Qrt, L Wayne Escoffery Gp, N R; 3: E Sound, an Abbey Lincoln Tribute feat Kosi. Joris Teepe Qnt, L Wayne Escoffery Gp, N ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson & Tyler Clibbon; 4: PM R, E Tardo Hammer Trio, Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com. L Michael Olatuja Qnt, N R; 5: PM R, E Hayes Residencies: Sun 9pm-12am Emilio Solla Greenfield Qrt, L Michael Olatuja Qnt, N R; 6: Tango Band, Mon 10pm-2am Ron Affif Trio, 1pm R, PM Ai Murakami Trio feat Sacha Perry, Tues 10pm $15 Evolution Band + Jam E Michela Lerman Tap dance show, L Grant w/Igmar Thomas, Thurs 11pm&12am $15 Stewart Gp, N R; 7: E Justin Mullens Oct, L-N Roman Diaz Midnight Rumba, Sat R; 8: E R, L Theo Hill Gp, N R; 9: E Miguel continued on page 24

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Horace Silver and Hank Mobley were writ- ing and I was quickly interested," Catherine recalls. "I also began hearing the Modern Jazz Quartet, Erroll Garner and, of course, . I really fell in love with Django's later playing when he was influenced by bebop and was playing with clarinetist Hubert Rostaing." Catherine's talents flowered in this rich musical environment. As the 1960s entered, he began to perform more widely with both European and American artists whenever he could take breaks from school. "I stayed in school studying until I was 27. So, I could only get out of school on holidays to tour," Catherine notes. "But even so, I began playing with organist Lou Bennett and toured with him in 1964. We even opened up for Thelonious Monk in Holland, which I was able to do because I was on a one-week holiday from school!" Even as his career progressed and deep- ened with these opportunities, Catherine CONSUMMATE ARTIST WHO HAS notes that he still viewed music as his Aplayed with , Dexter hobby and didn't plan to become a profes- Gordon, Toots Thielemans, Buddy Guy and sional. However, in 1970 violin star Jean- , master guitarist Philip Luc Ponty, riding high on the acclaim from Catherine has enjoyed a stalwart career as his work with Frank Zappa, wrote to both a leader and a collaborator. Indeed, it Catherine and invited him to join his quin- is easy to see why Catherine has been one tet. Receiving that invitation, Catherine of Europe's most beloved guitarists for set aside his thesis work and set down the more than five decades: armed with formi- path of a professional musician. dable technique that can tackle anything The opportunity with Ponty brought from Reinhardt-inspired hot jazz to blazing additional acclaim to Catherine, and his fusion runs, Catherine never succumbs to career blossomed: the 1970s brought him shredding, instead placing beautifully lyri- into extraordinary collaborations with cal lines and sensitive ensemble work at a altoist , guitarist Larry premium. Coryell and more. The 1980s saw him in a While not a stranger to the United standing engagement with Chet Baker. States, Catherine deserves a far higher Throughout all of this, Catherine's solo place in the jazz consciousness stateside career and discography began to grow and and his forthcoming tour with bassist develop. Martin Wind is a must-see for any lover of With early albums like Streams, this artform. September Man and Guitars, Catherine Catherine's love for music and broad- showed a versatile and endlessly creative minded approach to jazz date back to his musical vision and a willingness to take earliest encounters. Born in London and risks, as well as a refusal to be easily cast raised in Belgium, Catherine grew up in a into any particular genre mold. That cre- musical household, discovering the guitar ative spirit would remain a hallmark of his as a young boy. "One day I heard a French playing in the ensuing decades, enabling singer named Georges Brassens," him to fit seamlessly into a remarkable Catherine recalls. "His music was the first host of ensembles and settings. time I heard a guitar; as until then I had Catherine's forthcoming tour with never noticed the instrument. Brassens bassist Martin Wind continues a wonder- was singing these very nice melodies and ful collaboration between the two artists accompanying himself with the guitar and that has existed for several years, after one I loved it. So I went to a shop and asked my false start. "Martin phoned me about 20 parents to buy me a guitar. I began to years ago, because he wanted to do some learn chords and tunes with my teacher music with me," Catherine notes. and, as I played chords, he would begin to "However, I was playing with Niels- improvise, which fascinated me." Henning Ørsted Pedersen at the time and Concurrently, the innovations in hard we couldn't make it work at that moment. bop of the mid-1950s were on full display However, years later Siggi Loch, who runs in Belgium and as Catherine's lessons con- the ACT Music label in Germany, phoned tinued, he was also treated to the reper- me to tell me he thought Martin and I toire of Art Blakey and the Jazz would make a very interesting duo and Messengers, courtesy of a group of ama- asked if I'd like to make that record. I said teur musicians who lived down the street. 'yes,' and that's how our collaboration "I listened to this music that people like continued on page 34

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LISTINGS... continued from page 22 BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE PER- 10,11:30pm&1am Monika Oliveira & The FORMING ARTS: At . Brasilians. Mar 2: 8&10pm Valery Ponomarev Campus Rd & Hillel Pl. www.brooklyn Sxt; 3: 8&9:30pm Emilio Valdes Qrt; 4: center.org. 718-951-4500. Mar 19: 8pm $35 10pm&12am Gregorio Uribe Big Band; 5: 8pm adm Robert Glasper Trio. The Livio Almeida Brazilian Dectet; 7: 10pm- BROOKLYN COLONY: 274 4th Av. 718-222- 2am VandoJam feat Steve Wilson; 9: 9pm Jam 0280. www.brooklyncolony.com. Mar 19: 9pm w/Sheriff Bob; 11: 8pm $25 George Mraz, Lady Got Chops Fest feat Regina Bonelli & 10pm&12am Valery Ponomarev & Our Father Band. Who Art Blakey Big Band; 12: 8pm $25 George BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC: Mraz Trio; 16: 8,10pm&12am Art Lilliard & 58 7th Av. www.bqcm.org. 718-622-3300. 1st Heavenly Big Band; 18: 10pm $20, 11:30pm Fri: 7pm $5 adm Open Stage. Mar 12: 8pm $15, 1am $10 Svetlana Shmulyian & Seth $10 adm Brooklyn Jazz Wide Open series feat Weaver's Big Band; 22&29: 7-10pm Stan & Joel Frahm w/Works; 19: 8pm Rubin & Tigertown Five feat Barry Bryson; 30: $10 adm The Morris/Webber Big Band. 9&11pm Eddie Allen Aggregation Big Band; BROWNSTONE JAZZ: 107 Macon St at 31: 8&9:30pm Sxt. Nostrand Av. www.sankofaaban.com. 917- 704-9237. Fri-Sat: 8:30m $30 adm incl 1 drink Brownstone Jazz. Fri-Sat: 11pm-1am Open BRONX Mic w/Eric Lemon & BJ Ens. Mar 12-13: Lady Got Chops Fest feat 03/12 8:30pm Pucci AN BEAL BOCHT CAFÉ: 445W 238th St. 718- Amanda Jhones Qrt, 03/13 3pm Keisha St. 884-7127. www.lindasjazznights.com. 1st Wed Joan w/Lisa Liu. 8&9:30pm $15/25 adm Linda's Jazz Nights. The DRAWING ROOM: 56 Willoughby St #3. Mar 2: Peter Bernstein/Rale Micic. www.drawingroommusic.com. Sets: 7pm/$20 G-BAR: 579 Grand Concourse at 149th St. 718- adm. Mar 6: Margi Gianquinto w/Michael 402-6996. www.gbarnyc.com. 1st Thurs: 6- Kanan; 20: Gene Bertoncini. 10pm Dakota Macleod. FIREHOUSE SPACE: 246 Frost St. 917-709- PREGONES THEATER: 571 Walton Av. 718- 7799. www.thefirehousespace.org. Mar 12: 585-1202. www.pregonesprtt.org. Sets: 8pm $10 adm Desvelo. 8pm/$15 adm; Sun 3pm/free. Mar 5: FOR MY SWEET: 1103 Fulton St. 347-770- Timbalaye w/Ralph Irizarry; 12: The Lady Got 4735. Mon except 03/14: 7-11pm $10 adm Bill Chops Fest feat D.O.M.E. w/ArcoIris Sandoval Jacobs Ens. Mar 14: 8pm Lady Got Chops & Mimi Jones; 13: Dayramir Gonzalez; 19: Fest feat Endea Owens Band. Steve Oquendo Latin Jazz Orch; 20: Carlos FREDDY’S BAR: 627 5th Av (bet 17th & 18th Cuevas/Michael Blanco. Sts). www.freddysbar.com. 718-768-0131. Mar UNIVERSITY OF THE STREETS: 2381 6: 4-7pm Sasha Dobson; 11: 9pm Hush Point, Belmont Av. 2nd Fl. www.university 10pm Aaron Irwin Trio; 15: 8-10pm Blue Steel; ofthestreets.org. 212-254-9300. Sat: 9pm- 20: 9-11 Jam w/Flea Circus; 22: 8:30-11pm On 12am $10 don Jam w/Rob Anderson Qrt. the Way Out. HOPE & ANCHOR: 347 Van Brunt St. 718-237- BROOKLYN 0276. www.hopeandanchorredhook.com. Wed: 7:30-10:30pm Jam w/Ray Scro Qrt. I-BEAM: 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com. 40 KNOTS BAR: 200 Columbia St. 917-733- Sets: 8:30pm $15 don. Mar 11: Steve 1054. www.40knotsbar.com. Sun: 5-8pm Carol Baczkowski/William Parker; 19: Joe Morris; 23: & Company. Lena Bloch Qrt. 61 LOCAL: 61 Bergen St. www.61local.com. IL PORTO: 37 Washington Av. 718-624-0954. 347-763-6624. Mar 6: 7pm $10 adm Rosalyn www.ilportobrooklyn.com. Thurs-Sat: 7-10pm McClore. Keyed Up series w/Charlie Apicella & Iron City. 65FEN: 65 Fenimore St. www.65fenmusic JAZZ 966: 966 Fulton St. 917-593-9776. series.tumblr.com. Mon: 9&10pm $10 don www.jazz966.com. Fri: 8:15&10:15pm. 65Fen Music series. Mar 7: Forbes Graham/ Daniel Levin, 10pm Sierpe; 14: Michael Foster KORZO RESTAURANT & BAR: 667 5th Av & Richard Kamerman, 10pm Brandon (bet 19th & 20th Sts). 718-499-1199. Seabrook Trio; 21: Sam Ospovat Solo, 10pm www.facebook.com/konceptions. Tues: Kim Cass Solo; 28: Anaïs Maviel/Lathan 9&10:30pm $10 don/$10 min Konceptions Hardy/John Murchisonm, 10pm Miriam Atkin. Music series by James Carney. Mar 1: Nate Radley, 10:30pm Josh Deutsch; 8: David 440 GALLERY: 440 Sixth Av. 718-499-3844. Bryant Trio, 10:30pm Ramon Lopez, Omar www.440gallery.com. 1st Sun: 4:40pm $5 don Tamez & Angelica Sanchez; 15: James Carney Michel Gentile feat Me, Myself and Eye. Mar 6: Qrt, 10:30pm Curtis MacDonald Qrt; 22: Eva Andrew Drury. Novoa & Ditmas Qrt, 10:30pm Brandon ACQUA SANTA: 556 Driggs Av. 718-384-9695. Seabrook Band; 29: Mike McGinnis Road Trip, ww.acquasanta.com. Mar 4&18: 7:30-9:30pm 10:30pm Curtis Hasselbring, James Carney. Tamuz Nissim Trio. BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope. 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years later." He worked as a valet parking cars in Atlanta, trying to find work on off hours. Bassist was playing with pianist Johnny O'Neal and suggested that Irby come by their gig and try out for the band. "So I came and Johnny said, 'You are F YOU'VE SEEN THE JAZZ AT part of the band.' That was a step in my ILincoln Center Orchestra in the last education. In many ways it was my first decade, it's a good bet you've noticed the true working gig. This was 1992 and larger-than-life Sherman Irby upfront in Atlanta was starting to change for jazz the saxophone section. He's the one who musicians—places started closing up. envelopes his alto sax with a grizzly bear Jeff's Jazz, that was a great jazz club in embrace, making the instrument look Atlanta, closed down; Johnny left for New almost toy-like in his hands. A superb York and I needed work, so a friend of musician who has a soulful, fluid sound mine called me and told me about the and an innate sense of swing, his bellow- cruise ships. I went down to Florida and I ing laugh and cheerful persona are just started working for Carnival Cruise two other reasons to enjoy this affable Lines." personality. Irby used this time to hone his skills, Growing up in Tuscaloosa, gospel and study tunes and to make valuable contacts blues made up the predominant music of with other musicians. He saved some his childhood. He didn't take up formal money, determined to leave the cruise training until he was about 12. "I played ships and make his way to New York. with the reverend James Cleveland (King "I came to New York with no gig and of Gospel Music) when I was in high school was completely broke within two weeks. I and that was a strong pull on me early on." heard musicians at Smalls and got in and Then he was smitten. "I heard Grover started playing and started to get a repu- Washington Jr. My aunt had Mister tation. We were playing off each other's Magic, Grover was everywhere. I just tunes. It was a real learning and sharing of decided, 'the alto please.'" He started prac- information that was going on there." ticing; copying Washington's solos and By 1994, he had caught the ear of trum- those of another popular altoist, David peter , who enlisted Irby Sanborn. Then he heard Charlie Parker. for some gigs. In 1995, Irby was invited to "That changed my whole vibe. I heard join the prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center him on a radio station from the University Orchestra. "It was something else. There is of Alabama playing 'The 52nd Street nothing like it in the world. We played Theme' and that just blew my mind. I had music from all different styles. You find never heard alto played like that." Irby's out how great this music is by playing all education was starting to find its historical the different scores." context. "In high school, I liked Paul Irby played at JALC for two and a half Desmond; I was studying classical saxo- years before leaving to join Roy Hargrove's phone and there was something about his band. "Then I started to do more things on sound—that is what I affiliated with jazz my own. I was with for until I heard Bird." a while." He played Latin jazz with Papo The altoist attended Clark Atlanta Vasquez's Mighty Pirate Troubadours and University and studied saxophone with Dr. then had a brief stint in Elvin Jones' group James Patterson and he expanded his before the venerated trap master passed musical palette, listening to Cannonball away in 2004. Adderley. "Yeah, I mean who doesn't play Irby has returned to JALC and is alto and love Cannonball Adderley. He's presently on a European and Australian the man. I like the swing feel that he plays. tour with the orchestra. "Not only are you The way he uses harmonies, especially playing with the best musicians in the after he played with Miles and Trane." world, most of whom have been leaders in While in college in Atlanta, Irby saw their own right, but we all come together to altoist Jackie McLean at a festival at Piedmont Park and met him and his son continued on page 34 Rene, a drummer, after the show. "Rene was so cool with me. We walked around town, he told me a bunch of stories and we had a real understanding. Jackie gave me a book with his warm-ups that I still use; I teach it to kids today. A warm-up that real- ly changed my sound." Irby graduated Clark at the end of 1991. "I had my degree in music educa- tion, but I didn't want to teach at the time. I thought that if I started at a school band program, I would probably still be there 30

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LISTINGS... continued from page 24 SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl. www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E) 7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm; $10 adm. Mar 3: N $15 Jon Burr Qnt; 4: L Madrugada y Más, N $8 ASM Has Too Many Hands; 6: E Joe Fiedler Trio, L Microscopic Spt, N $20 Andy Biskin & 16 Tons; 8: E Seth Weaver Big Band, L Erica Seguine/Shannon Baker Jazz Orch, N $15 Big Beat; 9: L $5 Isak Gaines Gp; 10: E The Black Lodge; 11: E Grüt, L Bright Dog Red; 13: E Earprint, L Diametric, N Zack Clarke Trio; 15: E Robert Sabin Dectet, L-N John Yao & His 17-piece Instrument; 16: L Loop 2.4.3’s Time-Machine_music, N $15 Meier-Perla-Windfeld; 17: E $8 On Ka'a Davis, L-N Ole Mathisen Outlier Ens & Take Off Collective; 18: L The Victor; 20: 7:30pm Kyle Saulnier; 22: E Tyler Luppi, L Pravin Thompson, N $8 Jeff Miles; 23: E $8 LehCats, L Chris Biesterfeldt Qrt, N $8 Jan Sturiale/Marco Panascia; 25: L SkiM, N Gordon Grdina; 28: 8pm Antenna; 29: L $8 Jim Piela Gp; 30: E Christine Tobin Duo, L Phil Robson & Icicle Architects, N Craig Brann; 31: E Piktor & Metamorphosis, L-N $15 Emily Kohl & Danny Green Trio. SISTAS’ PLACE: 456 Nostrand Av at Jefferson Av. www.sistasplace.org. 718-398-1766. Sat: 9&10:30pm $30/25 adm. Mar 5: Mavis “Swan” Poole & Jeremy “Bean” Clemons; 12: Carla Cook; 19: Lady Got Chops Fest feat Yuni Mojica & Jazzmeia Horn; 26: Lil Phillips. SOUTH OXFORD SPACE: 138 S Oxford St. 718-398-3078. Mar 4: 8pm $15 adm Bertha Hope Trio. STOP TIME BAR: 1223 Bedford Av. 718-230- 1212. www.stoptimebar.com. Sun-Wed: 8- 11pm, Thurs-Sat: 9:30pm-1:30am. Sun: 8- 11pm Jam w/Tuomo Uusitalo Trio; Mon: 7:30- 10:30pm Vocal Jam w/Lafayette Harris; Tues: 8-11pm Joel Forrester Solo. THREES BREWING: 333 Douglass St. 718- 522-2110. www.threesbrewing.com. Mar 13: 8pm $15 adm Three Concentric Sections XII feat Greg Ward, 9pm Angela Morris, 10pm Roman Filieu. CONNECTICUT

The 9th NOTE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 15 Bank St. Stamford. www.the9thnote.com. 203- 504-8828. Sun&Tues-Sat. Mar 9: Svetlana. FUJI OF JAPAN RESTAURANT & BAR: 111 Old Kings Hwy North. Darien. 203-655-4995. www.fujiofjapan.com. Thurs: 6:30-9pm Music Thursdays series feat Nicole Pasternak or Maria Tiscia. Mar 6: 5:30-8:30pm free adm/$10 adm Dee Cassella Qrt. PIZZERIA LAURETANO: 291 Greenwood Av. Bethel. www.pizzerialauretano.com. 203-792- 1500. Sun: 6-8pm $15 adm/10 min. Mar 6: Trio Shalva. The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old Lyme Inn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886. www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30pm. Mar 4: Simona Premazzi & Outspoken; 5: Jacques Lesure; 10: Fred Hersch Trio; 11: Mark Zalesk Band; 12: Trio; 18: Mike Moreno; 19: Jeb Patton; 25-26: Ravi Coltrane. NEW YORK STATE

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ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE By Elzy Kolb

Sign o' the times who counts Anita O'Day, and Vocalist Veronica Swift always knew June Christy among her faves, will present she belonged in the family business. She material she sang at the Monk contest; was just nine when she made her singing songs from her upcoming CD, Lonely debut, belting out "I Love Being Here with Woman, set for release early this year; and You" from the bandstand of New York's "obscure standards most people don't Jazz Standard with her parents, singer know. And if you come to my show you're Stephanie Nakasian and pianist Hod going to hear some vocalese. I want to give O'Brien. "I never looked back," Swift people a taste of the sound I'm trying to declares. facilitate." The 21-year-old says that she never Also high on her to-do list: Swift aims to went through a rebellious phase and her hang out and jam more often with her dad, parents never pushed her to practice trum- Hod O'Brien. "We don't really jam togeth- pet, piano or voice. "It's a way of life for me er. We practice for gigs, but I jam all the that I acquired naturally from day one and time with his friends, like Bob Dorough I welcomed it." and Bob Mover." Who knows, maybe Swift Swift's discipline and drive have served will show up to help her dad celebrate his her well, taking her to the Young Razzcals 80th birthday at Mezzrow March 18-19. Jazz Project, the Telluride Jazz Festival All-Star Band and the Governor's School for the Arts in . Now she's a schol- arship student at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and first runner-up at the 2015 Thelonious Monk Internatio- nal Jazz Vocal Competition. "The Monk competition changed my opinion about where I'm going in my career," she says. Though the young singer was excited to meet icons Quincy Jones and ("I've been transcribing them my whole life!"), the other contestants also Veronica Swift, Tribeca PAC made a big impression. "Meeting people from around the world who know this All in the family music, who are my age was amazing. I The self-described "trumpetess" always thought I had something to prove, Angeleisha Rodgers first played the Lady but there I felt I didn't have to prove any- Got Chops festival two years ago, soon thing. I didn't feel any pressure, for the after she moved to the Big Apple from first time. I was just there to play, to make Virginia. The festival's producer, and 2015 music with some kickass musicians, so Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Hero, people can feel something." bassist Kim Clarke invited her to be part of Going into the competition's final a funky tribute to George Duke. "It was my round, Swift made a bold choice to switch induction," Rodgers recalls with a laugh. "I her material in response to the terrorist had to show what I was made of; it was like attacks in Paris, which took place just days 'let the little kid step up.' It was my first before. Instead of performing "Darn that time playing with Kim and now I'm accept- Dream," she opted to do "This Bitter ed like family." Earth." "I never did the tune before, but Rodgers will be fronting a band for the it's applicable to our times," she explains. festival this time around, featuring pianist "There was so much negative energy out Caili O'Doherty (the NPR Jazz Critics Poll there and I hoped to share my feelings. I rated her recently released album, Padme, didn't go to win or gain points, I wanted to 2015's best debut recording); bassist Adi touch people. I just felt it was right to fol- Myerson (host of Mezzrow's Tuesday jams) low my instincts." and BMI and JALC award winning drum- As soon as she graduates from college in mer Lucianna Padmore. December, Swift intends to follow her The March 11 gig, at Harlem on Fifth, instincts straight to New York. But in the also features second-generation jazz meantime, listeners will have a chance to maven JasminSong Braith, daughter of check her out March 5 at Monk in Motion: saxophonist George Braith. Listeners can The Next Phase of Jazz at the BMCC expect straight-ahead jazz and standards, Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Swift, along with some originals by Rodgers and continued on page 28

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ANOTHER REASON... continued from page 27 http://ladygotchops.com/14fest.html for a Braith. Rodgers describes her own compo- full schedule. sitions as "flavored with gospel and funk," courtesy of her Virginia upbringing. She It takes two also finds inspiration in R&B tunes, such San Diego-based flutist Holly Hofmann as Ledisi's "Alright." Listening to the song toured regularly with the great bassist Ray reminds Rodgers that "life has its ups and Brown and she took to heart a piece of his downs, but you keep putting one foot in advice: "Ray said you should always think front of the other, keep breathing, and about the audience you're trying to court, you'll be all right." otherwise you should just stick to playing by yourself in your garage," she recalls. "Ray lived in the real world—the material you choose has to be right for you, but you have to think about the listener, too." Hofmann, who is comfortable fronting everything from a duo to a 40-piece orches- tra with strings, always has her ear out for great material. While her repertoire includes the Great American Songbook, Latin and Brazilian tunes and familiar pieces by the likes of Gershwin and Monk, "There are new standards by composers Angeleisha Rodgers, Harlem on Fifth still living and writing, like , The festival, which honors Women's Tom Harrell and Donnie McCaslin," she History Month, has a special meaning for points out. Rodgers. After getting pushback from one She's also intrigued by the intersection of her professors about her choice of instru- of jazz and pop. "People are discovering ment, Rodgers says, "I was determined to well-written compositions in other genres find a trumpet player who's done what I'm and making them into jazz." She cites John attempting to do." Her research brought Hollenbeck, and Brad her to the self-styled trumpetiste Clora Mehldau as among those doing it well. Bryant, who began gigging in the 1940s "People are always surprised to hear I love and continued till health issues forced her John Mayer. He has amazing harmonic to put down her horn more than a half cen- and compositional knowledge for a pop tury later. Now 88, Bryant has continued star. There's often pretty limited writing to sing, conduct master classes and lecture and orchestrating range from the pop guys, on jazz in recent years. their harmonies are pretty basic. But the Rodgers interviewed Bryant and sever- standards are really changing as far as al of her bandmates and wrote her grad what a standard is." school thesis on the trumpet trailblazer For her upcoming duo gig at Mezzrow and, in the process, "branched into a whole March 22, she expects to play some tunes avenue of music I didn't know about, written by John Clayton and Anthony women's history in particular. I'm pushing Wilson for her most recent recording, Low after a dream, like Clora Bryant did. It lit Life: The Alto Flute Project (Capri), as well a fire, made me determined to stay open as some originals. "I'll do some things by and keep learning," Rodgers reveals. "I'm a New York piano players like Kenny Barron baton runner, so to speak. It's been handed and Pete Malinverni and maybe 'Tempus to me and I get to run and hand it on to the Fugit,' by . It's unexpected for a next one." duo and we take it real fast." Rodgers may not have to look very far to discover who gets the baton next—it could be her one-year-old daughter, Allise, who was just eight months old when she began repeating rhythm patterns her mother tapped out and could make sounds on the flugelhorn before she could walk. A video of the little one in action has had more than 35,000 views. "It's going to be inter- esting to see how she naturally blossoms. I'm going to let her take the lead on it," her proud mother says. The 14th annual Lady Got Chops Festival includes dozens of gigs throughout Holly Hofmann, Mezzrow March in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Though she usually goes into a duo gig the Bronx, Westchester County, Long with a good idea of what she intends to Island, Connecticut and New Jersey, play, that's subject to change once she gets including highlights such as singer a read on the audience. Hofmann keeps a Whitney Marchelle's birthday gig March master list of tunes she can delve into if 20 at Cassandra's in Harlem. Check out continued on page 34

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HOT FLASHES By Seton Hawkins

Musician-Host's Corner I enjoyed interacting with the people." The name Marcus Miller conjures up Indeed, for an artist whose 1980s and many images: a virtuoso electric bassist, a 1990s career was defined heavily by studio remarkable multi-instrumentalist, a mas- work, this new model marks a far more ter composer, a producer and studio mas- public role for Miller than his earlier ter who helped usher in some of the best career allowed. "Times are different now, records of Miles Davis' 1980s period, a they're more interactive," he explains. "I've visionary bandleader whose own records been traveling and on the road and meet- defy genre and delight ears. However, the ing the people I've been making music for image of a gregarious host taking patrons all my life and it's been changing me and on guided personalized tours of New York my music. I think it's a change for the bet- City's jazz scene might not immediately ter and I'm embracing it." spring to mind. But that all changes March The interactive model that Miller has 20-23 as Marcus Miller hosts The New embraced has indeed led to remarkable York Jazz Scene with Marcus Miller, a spe- career changes for him and has inspired cially curated guided tour of some of the other artists to approach this model too. city's top clubs, featuring private concerts, Miller notes that for him, the jazz cruise personalized events and more, all hosted model and its interactive nature inspired and led by the legendary bassist himself. him to open up more to his audiences on The idea for this tour came to Miller as the road, telling them the stories behind he became more deeply engaged in another his compositions and letting the listeners innovative presenting model: The Jazz into the music more. He also notes that for Cruise. "You see, we've been doing these other musicians, his involvement in the jazz cruises, which we do every year and jazz cruises led them to be willing to try it present to about 2,200 serious jazz fans on out. "Many artists were skeptical at first," the ship," Miller explains. "Through speak- he laughs. "But now, my phone is ringing ing with the people, we began to realize constantly with people wanting to join in!" that many of the fans, as much as they love To learn more about The New York Jazz jazz, had never been to Jazz Central: New Scene with Marcus Miller, visit York City. We asked them why not and www.mmnycjazz.com. many of them noted that they were intimi- dated; the size of the scene and the number of clubs meant they didn't know where they'd go. So I got the idea that as a native New Yorker and jazz musician, I could show you where to go and what to see." Miller's concept seems correct: with nearly 150 patrons joining the inaugural outing, Miller and his team are able to secure pri- vate performances at top-flight venues for this lucky group. Miller's involvement with jazz cruises, dating back nearly a decade, have indeed given him a remarkable insight into con- necting deeply with audiences, developing new artistic collaborations and discovering new and innovative means to attract peo- ple to the art form. "The first time I went on a jazz cruise, I had a great time," he notes. "The people who come on these are Marcus Miller there for one thing only: great jazz. As I got more involved—initially as a host on a Tributes, CD releases and more smooth jazz cruise—I started developing On March 10-13, the celebrated Steve new ideas. What about participating more Kuhn Trio releases his At This Time… on the straight ahead jazz cruise? What with sets at Jazz Standard. Learn more at about starting a contemporary jazz cruise? www.jazzstandard.com. What about educating people about the dif- Violin master Mark Feldman hosts a ferences among the styles? I really got into residency at The Stone March 22-27. His it and enjoyed it and in particular I found continued on page 30

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FRESH TAKES By Nathan Kamal, student at

HIS MONTH, PIANIST KWAMI interest in the music and influence of Miles TColeman showcases his trio at Harlem Davis. His father, a pianist who studied Stage. A Harlem native, Coleman's works briefly under Bud Powell, was immersed in channel the music and sounds of his home- the New York jazz scene in the era of John town. His trio, which features Vicente Coltrane and Davis. "These musicians Archer on bass and Marcus Gilmore on never felt far away. Miles' music to me drums, combines the interplay of modern always felt intimate and close. It sounded piano trio music with an emphasis on almost famil- melodic piano parts. His forthcoming ial in that album Local Music, is set to release this way." spring. Coleman's output as a composer is The informed by his scholarly work as a musi- Kwami cologist and as a professor of music at Coleman NYU. "I don't like parsing traditions, like Trio with making one into a 'classical tradition,' and Vicente one into a 'jazz tradition.' That's not the Archer on way I grew up hearing music." Coleman bass and emphasizes a holistic approach to listening Marcus in which traditions are secondary to the Gilmore on flow of new ideas. "I see tradition as a drums is at series of references that are built on histor- Harlem ical events. Tradition is not doctrine." Stage on Coleman's scholarship takes an ongoing March 2.

HOT FLASHES... who passed away in 2015. The event continued from page 29 begins at 6 p.m. and will offer a number of varied set of performances will include remembrances and musical performances. appearances by Sylvie Courvoisier, Gary Email [email protected] for more Versace, , Tom Rainey, Ingrid details. Laubrock and more. See a full schedule at www.thestonenyc.com. Women's History Month On March 30 at the Universalist The 14th annual Lady Got Chops festi- Society, Pat Philips hosts a memorial trib- val runs throughout March in celebration ute to and remembrance of her late hus- of Women's History Month. Venues in the band, the “Pioneer of Crossover,” pianist, metropolitan area participate, presenting composer and conductor Ettore Stratta, a wonderful array of artists including Camille Thurman, Mimi Jones, Kim Clarke, Carol Sudhalter, Yunie Mojica, Jazzmeia Horn, Angeleisha Rodgers, Bertha Hope and more. Visit www.lady- gotchops. com/14fest.html. for complete schedule and list of participating venues and musicians. On March 19, Jazz at Lincoln Center will host Jazz Girls Day, inviting promis- ing young women from high schools in the area to jam together, train with celebrated women in jazz and gain specialized ensemble coaching. Learn more at academy.jazz.org. The National Jazz Museum in Harlem will host a special event on March 24 cele- brating vocal legend Mahalia Jackson, with a particular focus on her work on the seminal Ellington recording Black, Brown and Beige. See more details at Carol Sudhalter www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org.

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-*" -", Ê 9Ê / NEW JERSEY JAZZ Gary Walker, “Morning Jazz Host”, WBGO, 88.3 FM/wbgo.org VINCENT HERRING BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH / MARCH 5 Vincent Herring's early saxophone studies on the West Coast would lead to New York where he expressed his musical talents working as a street musician after a day's work selling computer software. Music quickly won out over machines as Herring hooked up with the Band, eventually developing a partnership with and, later, with drummer Louis Hayes in the Cannonball Legacy Band. Herring also worked with , Art Blakey, , Mingus Big Band and Nancy Wilson. His own recordings, including Night and Day and The Uptown Shuffle (Smoke Sessions), express a comfort with Cole Porter, Gershwin, Cannonball and Cedar Walton, while showing his considerable talents as a composer. Herring's sweet, soulful approach sanctifies with his quartet for a go to meetin' night in Newark.

THE HOT SARDINES McCARTER THEATRE / MARCH 12 It's a great American success story worthy of the cinema. A New York City actor meets a Parisian-born writer at an open jam session and from there The Hot Sardines were born. Bandleader "Bibs" Palazzo, singer Miz Elizabeth and their powerhouse musi- cians fuse the musical influences of New York, Paris and New Orleans. The result is a trip back to the 20s, 30s and 40s, paying forward tunes from , , Thelonious Monk, Django Reinhardt, , the Andrew Sisters and more. On its debut recording, The Hot Sardines (Decca), the group displays a mar- riage of early American jazz with a mischievous twist of French culture, where wash- board meets Waller, the group lives up to their "hot" name. There's even a tap dancer! MIKE RODRIGUEZ NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY / MARCH 14 Growing up in Florida, Mike Rodriguez was attracted to the trumpet after listening to Freddie Hubbard records and watching Dizzy Gillespie on television with his father, a drummer. Early lessons from Arturo Sandoval and a teenage encounter with Wynton Marsalis set in motion his musical path. Rodriguez would develop his skills with Eric Reed's small group, the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, and 's Liberation Music Orchestra, a diversity of styles Rodriguez says are "invalu- able to my playing today." In addition to his own recordings, Rodriguez has teamed up with his pianist brother Robert. Their latest CD, Impromptu (Criss Cross), just nomi- nated for a Grammy, is a mix of rhumba rhythms and bebop. Rodriguez joins the NJCU faculty trio of pianist Allen Farnham, bassist Andy Eulau and drummer Tim Horner. KARL LATHAM SHANGHAI JAZZ / MARCH 18 DownBeat describes Karl Latham as a "technically and conceptually skilled drum- mer." Latham's diversity has played out on stages and studios with , Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars, Dave Stryker, The Shirelles and Johnny and Edgar Winter. Feet move when Latham teams up with saxophonist for a Big Funk date. Latham's musical relationship with bassist Mark Egan interpreted Icelandic singer Bjork's tunes on Constellations (Double Moon). Unit 1 (Wavetone), with Egan and guitarist John Hart, expressed Monk, Miles and standards, resulting in one of JazzTimes' top recordings of 2013. Bringing past to present, Latham's new release, Living Standards (Unseen Rain), has the drummer, Egan and guitarist doing the Beatles, Blind Faith, Jefferson Airplane, Pink Floyd and Neal Young.

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NEW JERSEY BY COUNTY NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY: 2039 BERGEN Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City. www.njcu.edu. PUFFIN CULTURAL FORUM: 20 Puffin Way. 201-200-2000. Mar 14: 7:30pm free adm Mike Teaneck. www.puffinculturalforum.org. 201- Rodriguez. 836-8923. Mar 26: 8pm Lady Got Chops Fest feat Lena Bloch/Roberta Piket Duo. MERCER CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St. ESSEX Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609- BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH: 275W 695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/$10 Market St. Newark. www.bethany min. www.jazztrenton.com. Mar 5: James newark.org. 973-623-8161. Mar 5: 6-7:30pm Stewart; 12: Andre Mutcherson; 19: Sylvia Jazz Vespers feat Vincent Herring Qrt. Cuenca; 26: Women in Jazz. DUKE’S SOUTHERN TABLE: 11 Clinton St. MCCARTER THEATRE: 91 University Pl. Newark. www.dukesnewark.com. 862-763- Princeton. 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. 5757. Sun: 1-4pm, Fri-Sat: 7:30-11:30pm. Mar 12: 8pm The Hot Sardines. Mar 4: Craig Yaremko; 5: Peter Lin & The Lintet feat Winard Harper; 6: Carrie Jackson; MIDDLESEX 11: Pat Van Dyke feat Lezlie Harrison; 12: DELTA’S RESTAURANT: 19 Dennis St. New Rich Polatchek; 13: Pat Tandy w/Charlie Brunswick. www.deltasrestaurant.com. 732- Apicela & Iron City; 18: Matt Chertkoff; 19: 249-1515. Sets: 6:30-10:30pm. 1st Sat: Brevan Hampden; 20: Flavuh; 25: La Dakota Macleod. Mar 26: Maurício de Souza Madrugada; 26: Radam Schwartz. & Bossa Brasil® feat Anton Denner. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 40S DUE MARI: 78 Albany St. New Brunswick. Fullerton Av. Montclair. 973-744-6560. www.duemarinj.com. 732-296-1600. Fri: www.outpostintheburbs.org. Mar 13: 3-5pm 6:30-9:30pm free adm. Mar 4: Danielle $10 adm Spiritual Drumming Workshops by Illario/Kevin Hill; 11: Vanessa Perea Duo; 18: Richard Reiter. Kristina Koller/Misha Josephs; 25: Vanessa NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CEN- Perea Duo. TER: 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466-5722. ESQUINA LATINA: 25 Liberty St. New www.njpac.org. Mar 16: 6-10pm WBGO’s Brunswick. www.esquinalatinarestaurant. Champion of Jazz feat Joey Alexander, com. 732-543-1630. Wed: 7-10pm free adm. 7:30pm 30th Anniversary of Felix Mar 2: Vanessa Perea Gp; 16: Carrie Jackson and Rhythm Revue. Gp. NEWARK SYMPHONY HALL: 1020 Broad GARDEN STATE ALE HOUSE: 378 George St. Newark. www.newarksymphonyhall.org. St. New Brunswick. www.gsalehouse.com. 201-507-8900. Mar 29: 11am Sarah Vaughan 732-543-2408. Tues: 8-11pm w/9:30pm Jam. “Commemorative Forever ® Stamp” ceremo- Mar 8: Audrey Betsey Welber Gp; 22: ny feat Mount Zion Baptist Church Choir, Christina Nigro Gp. NJPAC Jazz for Teen Ens w/Jazzmeia Horn, HYATT HOTEL: 2 Albany St. New Brunswick. Carrie Jackson, Melba Moore Trio. www.newbrunswick.hyatt.com. 732-873- RICALTON’S: 19 Valley St. South Orange. 1234. Thurs: 8-11pm free adm. Mar 3: Akiko www.ricaltons.com. 973-763-1006. Tues: Qrt; 10: Virginia Mayhew Qrt; 17: Sylvia 7:30-10:30pm Greg Bufford Trio. Cuenca Qrt; 24: Camille Thurman Qrt. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY: 350 Dr. Martin TUMULTY’S: 361 George St. New Brunswick. Luther King Jr Blvd. Newark. Mar 2: 4:30-9pm www.tumultys.com. 732-545-6205. Tues: 8- free adm Jazz @Rutgers 250 w/Music, Art 11pm w/9:30pm Jam. Mar 1: Alexis Morrast and the Written Word feat Leo Johnson Qrt Gp; 15: The Wright Trio; 29: Mimi Jones Gp. w/the NJPAC Jazz for Teens. SOPAC: 1 SOPAC Way. South Orange. 973- MORRIS 313-2787. www.sopacnow.org. Mar 5: 8pm BICKFORD THEATRE: 6 Normandy Heights & Southern Comfort; 13: 7pm Rd. Morristown. 973-971-3706. Concerts 8- Theo Walentiny; 18: 8pm Sarah Partridge; 22: 9:30pm. www.njjs.org. $15/18 adm. Mar 7: 7:30pm Celebration of . Big Bix Beiderbecke B’day Bash feat Dan SUZYQUE’S BBQ & BAR: 34 S Valley Rd. Levinson w/Mike Davis & Andy Schumm; 21: West Orange. www.suzyques.com. 973-736- Midiri Brothers & Danny Tobias. 7899. Free adm. Thurs: 8-11pm Trio BIRCHWOOD MANOR: 111 N Jefferson Rd. w/spec guests. Mar 7&21: 8-10pm Glenn Whippany. www.birchwoodmanor.com. 973- Franke's BigBand. 887-1414. Mar 6: 12-5pm $5/35 adm Pee TRUMPETS: 6 Depot Square. Montclair. 973- Wee Russell Memorial Stomp www.njjs.org 744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com. Sets: feat Jon-Erik Kellso & EarRegulars Plus, unless otherwise noted 7:30&9pm, Fri-Sat Dennis Lichtman & Brain Cloud, Warren 8&10pm, closed Mon-Tues. Adm varies. Mar Vaché Qnt, Michael Hashim & Widespread 4: Ron Aprea & Angela DeNiro Qnt; 5: Oleg Depression Frish Qrt w/spec guest ; 11: SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973- Joel Zelnik Trio w/Annette Sanders; 12: 822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm. Tribute to Whitney & Phyliss; 19: Jeree Wade; Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm, Tues 6:30-9pm, Wed- 25: Bob Kaye Trio; 25: Meier/Perla/ Windfeld Thurs 7-9:30pm, Fri 6:30&8:30pm, Sat Trio; 26: Dave Stryker Trio; 30: Diane Moser’s 6:30&8:45pm. Closed Mon. Mar 1: John Composers Big Band w/guest Linda Miksza. Korba; 4: John Zweig Trio; 5: “King” Solomon Hicks Qrt; 8: John Korba; 11: Jerry Vivino Qrt; HUDSON 18: Karl Latham Trio; 25: Brynn Stanley Trio. McGINLEY SQUARE PUB: 755 Montgomery St. Jersey City. 347-408-5194. Tues: 7:30- OCEAN 10pm free adm Neil Johnson & Matt OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE: College Dr. Panayides Duo. Toms River. 732-255-0500. www.ocean.edu. MOORE’S LOUNGE: 189 Monticello Av. $18/22 adm. www.njjs.org. Concerts: 8- Jersey City. 201-332-4309. Fri: 8:30pm-12am 9:30pm. Mar 9: Big Bix Beiderbecke B’day free adm/no min Jam by Winard Harper & Bash feat Dan Levinson w/Mike Davis & Andy Rosalind Grant. 1st Sun: 6-10pm Winard Schumm. Harper, Jeli Posse & spec guests.

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PASSAIC Elizabeth Ross, 10pm Stacie Krawecki; 11: WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY: 300 ; 12: Eldar Djangirov; 18: Luke Pompton Rd. Wayne. www.wpunj.edu. 973- O'Reilly; 19: Don Braden; 23: Sinne Eeg; 24: 720-2371. Mar 6: 4pm Randy Brecker. Pete McCann; 25: Darryl Yokley; 26: Pat Martino. SOMERSET DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware Water WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER: 18 Stirling Rd. Gap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424- Watchung. www.watchungarts.org. 908-753- 2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Thurs 8-11pm, Fri- 0190. Mar 4: 8pm JaZZ in the Gallery feat Rio Sat 7-11pm. Adm varies. Residency (R): Clemente w/spec guest Annette Sanders. Thurs Jam w/Bill Washer & friends. Mar 3: R; 4: The Reunion Project feat Chico Pinheiro, Felipe Salles; 5: Phil Markowitz; 6: Bill UNION Charlap; 10: R; 11: The Bojaira Project; 12: VAN GOGH’S EAR CAFÉ: 1017 Stuyvesant Bob Dorough; 13: Julie Kelly Qrt; 17: R; 18: Av. Union. www.vangoghsearcafe.com. 908- Matt Hoffman & Harry Allen; 19: Sinne Eeg; 810-1844. Sun: 8-11pm $4 adm. Mar 6: Dave 20: Martin Wind, Phillip Catherine & Matt Hessel Qrt. Wilson; 24: R; 25: The John Abercrom- bie/Rob Scheps Qrt; 26: Michael Stephans & WARREN Strings feat Vic Juris, Steve Cardenas & RUTHERFURD HALL: 1686-R Rte 517. Jerome Harris; 27: closed; 28: 7:30-10:30pm Allamuchy. 908-852-1894. www.rutherfurd Deer Head Inn Jazz Orch. hall.org. Mar 20: 3-5pm $25/20 adm Jazz at the Rutherfurd feat Warren Wolf Qrt. For complete daily updated listing with “sort by” options, by artist, PENNSYLVANIA location, time or day, go to our website CHRIS’ JAZZ CAFE: 1421 Sansom St. www.hothousejazz.com. Philadelphia. www.chrisjazzcafe.com. 215-568- 3131. Sets: unless otherwise noted Tues-Wed Hot House is not responsible for any 7&10pm, Thurs-Sat 8,10& 11:30pm. Mar 1: errors in the listings which may have Triple T's, 10pm Drew Johnson; 2: Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society, 10pm Jessica occured from late changes or incorrect Cantone; 3: Tim Brey; 4: John Vanore, 11:30pm information supplied to us. Please call Louis Pettinelli Jazz Gp; 5: Ben Williams, the venues or check website for up to 11:30pm Sam Bishoff Trio; 7: Chris Oatts; 8: Wataru Niimori, 10pm Chris Simonini; 9: Jake date calendars. Kaplan, 10pm Chien Chien Qrt; 10: 7pm

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JAZZ ANECDOTE BY BILL CROW Bill Crow's books "Jazz Anecdotes" and "From Birdland to Broadway" can be found at your favorite bookstore, and at www.billcrowbass.com along with many interesting photos and links. John Simon once reminded Phil Woods that an old high school buddy of his, Dave Poe, had taken some lessons with Phil. He told Phil that Poe had subsequently become a pilot for United Airlines. Without missing a beat, Phil said, "It pays to have friends in high places." The Grand Island, Nebraska, Independent reported that a suspicious package recently resulted in the evacuation of approximately 900 students and staff members from Walnut Middle School. Capt. Robert Falldorf of the Grand Island Police Department said a staff member spotted the box in the band room, but could not recall seeing it there before. The staff member did not think the box looked like it held any kind of band instrument. The fire department opened the box and discovered it indeed contained a dangerous object… an accordion.

CATHERINE... When he returns from Europe, Irby will continued from page 23 perform at Dizzy's, starting on his 48th started." The resulting album, New Folks, birthday, with his band Momentum, indeed served as proof of a vital, lyrical including trombonist Vincent Gardner. and fascinating pairing, showing an "It's an unusual style because it has an extraordinary simpatico between the two alto and trombone and I like the way that artists. works. I'm going to stick with this band." Catherine and Wind will be joined by drummer Matt Wilson, in what promises Sherman Irby and Momentum with to be an extraordinary gathering of three trombonist Vincent Gardner, pianist masters. "This particular trio will be new Eric Reed, bassist Gerald Cannon and for me," Catherine notes, "and I am very Willie Jones III on drums play at excited for it!" Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola March 24-27. Philip Catherine and bassist ANOTHER REASON... Martin Wind with Matt Wilson on continued from page 28 drums perform at Jazz at the Kitano on March 11 and 12 as well as at the she decides to switch direction on a Deer Head Inn in PA on March 20. moment's notice. She says that ability to turn on a dime is possible thanks to her IRBY... long musical and personal partnership continued from page 25 with pianist Mike Wofford. "We've been do this. In a big band, you're trying to find married for 15 years and played together your space within the groove with every- for 25 years before that, which makes for a body else, so we achieve a common goal of seamless musical experience," she Peace and Love. Most of us actually explains. "Mike accompanies like a dream, arrange and write a great deal of the music whether it's just the two of us or the 40 of for the band. Right now I am trying to fin- us. He breathes with the horn players and ish my ballet based on Dante's Divine singers and orchestrates as he plays. Comedy. I started it in 2013 and we per- People expect a piano and flute duo to formed the first act, The Inferno, in 2013. sound like chamber music, but with us it's Now I'm working on the next two acts: not that at all—there's a complete rhythm Purgatory and Paradise." section in Mike's left hand."

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot House Contributing Photographer On Feb. 4, I attended the rehearsal for Jazz at Lincoln Center's Jazz for Young People Concert, Who Is Sinatra? Host Allen Harris and vocalist Kenny Washington certainly seemed glad to be on stage together in the Rose Theater. Andy Farber's big band provided the instrumentals.

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BRIDGE CROSSINGS By Cary Tone ASON RIGBY, A SAXOPHONIST unknown jazz musician alive or not who Jknown for his compelling inside-outside you dig? improvisations, appears and records with A. I can't say that I've recently discov- his own quartet and is featured on dozens ered an unknown player, but there are of CDs by his peers including recent releas- some musicians who I think deserve wider es by the Detroit-Cleveland Trio with recognition. The alto saxophonist Jon Cameron Brown and Gerald Cleaver, and Gordon kills me every time I hear him. the Mark Guiliana Quartet. He's an active Billy Pierce is another saxophonist who I teacher both privately and at CCNY was really into for a while. I love Jamey Harlem. Haddad—the incredible drummer. The alto saxophonist Billy Drewes is another bright light of improvisational creativity! Mike Holober is a seriously badass pianist, not even mentioning his composing and arranging. Lately, the musician that's been destroying me is the pianist Russ Lossing. We have a collective trio with Jeff Davis called Heavy Merge.

“As soon as I heard that first Sonny Rollins record when I was 10 years old...I Q. In a few words tell me the first thing wanted to climb inside the that comes to mind when you hear these speakers and merge into Max four saxophonists: 1) Ornette 2) Coltrane Roach's cymbals.” 3) Henderson 4) Rollins. A. You chose probably four of the most important saxophonists to me. The thou- Q. At what moment did you begin to sands of hours I've spent listening to them think of yourself as a jazz musician? has formed my artistic foundation and A. Ha! As soon as I heard that first taught me the language of music in a pro- Sonny Rollins record when I was 10 years found way. It's a challenge to say only a old! It wasn't so much as thinking I was a few words... Ornette Coleman—raw blues jazz musician, it was more of deeply iden- and confidence. A poetic improviser who tifying with what I was hearing—so much exudes jovial playfulness and deep sorrow. so that I wanted to climb inside the speak- John Coltrane—creative visionary and ers and merge into 's cymbals. fearless explorer. I have so many thoughts Q. What's a piece of advice you regular- about Coltrane. Listening to him makes ly give your music students about the jazz me feel like coming home; makes me think life? (or the best advice anyone has ever of the truly wonderful and beautiful things given you?) in the world—oceans, blazing sunsets, A. I focus a lot on personal sound and starry skies. Joe Henderson—freewheeling working to develop one's own individual groove monster. My favorite Joe record is voice. I heard a great interview with Sam Live in Japan from 1971—he's possessed Rivers where he discusses creating his own and dealing serious fire. His ability to float scales and his own exercises based on what with swirls of notes and then land on his he liked, all in an effort to develop his own feet with some of the deepest groove is sound. The jazz life? Everyone finds their astounding. Sonny Rollins—gigantic vocal own way to carve out an existence. Being sound spinning endless streams of beauty. open-minded, humble and intrepid can't My first jazz record was his Volume One on hurt. Blue Note—one of my favorite tracks of all time is "How Are Things in Glocca Morra." Jason Rigby and the Detroit- Sonny has such wit, humor and intelli- Cleveland Trio with Cameron Brown, gence. Just thinking of him makes me bass, and Gerald Cleaver on drums smile. are at the Cornelia Street Café on Q. I recently discovered a saxophonist I March 4. had never heard before, Rudolph Johnson. For the complete interview, visit our Is there an unknown or relatively website: www.hothousejazz.com.

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LISTINGS...continued on page 26 LATIN LISTINGS... continued from page 37 76 HOUSE: 110 Main St. Tappan. 845-359- 5476. www.76house.com. Wed: 8-11pm free adm Quintets w/Mark Hagan except 03/16 & free adm. Sun: Son Radical; Mon: Saul Noda feat artists + Jam. Mar 2: Art Barron/Rick y Sus Invitados; Tues-Wed: Ariacne Trujillo y Kriska; 9: Matt Haviland/Matt Garrison; 16: su banda; Thurs-Fri: Gerardo Contino y los Andrew Beals; 23: Bill Mobley/Rob Scheps; Habaneros. 30: Andy Gravish/Andy Farber. The DAUTAJ: 36 Oakland Ave. Warwick. 845- LOWER 986-3666. www.thedautaj.com. Free adm. BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: 131W 3rd St at 6th Sat: 7:30-11:30pm Richard Wiggins. 1st Sun: Av. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com. 7-8:30pm NY Swing Exchange Band. See page 18. FALCON ARTS: 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro. DROM: 85 Ave A (bet 5th & 6th Sts). 212-777- www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970. $20 1157. www.dromnyc.com. See page 18. don suggested. Sets: 7pm, if opening act (Op) 8pm main act. Mar 11: Miguel Zenon Qrt, Op FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675- Peter & Will Anderson Trio; 12: John Tropea 6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. See page 18. Band; 20: Sheila Jordan & Jay Clayton. HIGHLINE BALLROOM: 431W 16th St (bet FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF 9th & 10th Avs). www.highlineballroom.com. PHILLIPSTOWN: 10 Academy St. Cold 212-414-5994. See page 19. Spring. www.presbychurchcoldspring.org. JAZZ STANDARD: 116E 27th St (bet Park & 845-265-3220. 3rd Sat: 5:30pm free adm Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212- Jazz Vespers. Mar 19: Rob Scheps Qrt feat 576-2232. See page 19. Sheila Jordan. The CAVE: At St. George’s. 209E 16th St at QUINN’S: 330 Main St. Beacon. www.quinns Rutherford Pl. www.olmstedsalon.com. 2nd beacon.com. Mon: 8pm free adm Monday Fri: 7:30&9:30pm $10 adm. Mar 11: Manuel Night Jazz Sessions. Mar 6: 8pm Marc Ribot. Valera & New Cuban Express. The ROSENDALE CAFE: 434 Main St. LE POISSON ROUGE: 158 Bleecker St at Rosendale. www.rosendalecafe.com. 845- Thompson St. www.lepoissonrouge.com. 658-9048. Mar 12: 8pm $20 adm Frank 212-796-0741. See page 19. Vignola, Matt Flinner & Gary Mazzaroppi. MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av & TURNING POINT CAFÉ: 468 Piermont Av. Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476- Piermont. www.turningpointcafe.com. 845- 4346. See page 19. 359-1089. Mon: 8-11:30pm $5 adm Monday NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ: 236E 3rd St Jam by John Richmond. (bet Avs B & C). www.nuyorican.org. 212- 780-9386/212-505-8183. See page 22. RUE B: 188 Ave B (bet 11th & 12th Sts). 212- QUEENS 358-1700. www.ruebnyc.com. See page 22. SOBS: 200 Varick St. www.sobs.com. 212-243- FLUSHING TOWN HALL: 137-35 Northern 4940. Sets: 8&10pm $10/15 adm. Mar 4: Blvd. Flushing. www.flushingtownhall.org. Habana Sax; 11: Chico Alvarez w/Conjunto 718-463-7700. 1st Wed: 6pm Clinic, 7pm Sabor; 12: Fulsa; 25: Mala Rodriguez. Jam. SUBROSA: 63 Gansevoort St (bet Washington JACKSON ROOM: 192-07 Linden Blvd. St & Greenwich Sts). www.subrosanyc.com. Albans. www.jacksonroom.com. 718-525- 212-997-4555. Sets: unless otherwise noted 2387. Last Sat: 8&10pm $15 adm incl 8&10pm. Adm varies. Residencies: Mon Latin snacks/beverage feat Ed Jackson Qrt. Jazz Monday, Sat 11pm except 03/19 Habana LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: Nights. Mar 1: 7:30&9:30pm “Un Amor” Los 34-56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274. Cintron; 4-5: Jorge Villamizar; 7: Dayramir www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat 12- Gonzalez; 10: Katy Diaz & Chris Hierro; 11: 5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm Guided 8:30pm Irka Mateo y La Tirindanga Tours of Louis Armstrong House. “Palenquera”; 14: Mitch Frohman Latin Jazz QUEENS LIBRARY : Qrt; 15: Canto Al Caribe feat Anissa Gathers; 100-01 Northern Blvd. Corona. 718-651- 20: 8:30pm Kimberly Nichole; 21-23: Dayme 1100. www.queenslibrary.org. Mar 12: 1pm Arocena; 24: Flaco Navaja & the Razor Lady Got Chops Fest feat Bertha Hope, Blades; 31: Carlitos Padron. Monnette Sudler & friends, 3pm Aqua Ninjaz ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson & Band. Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com. See page 22. WESTCHESTER BRONX LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORM- ALVIN & FRIENDS: 14 Memorial Hwy. New ING ARTS: At Lehman College. 250 Bed- Rochelle. www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant. ford Park Blvd W. 718-960-8833. com. 914-654-6549. Mar 4: 7-10:30pm free www.lehmancen ter.org. Mar 19: 8pm $50-65 adm/2 drink min Victor LaGamma Trio. adm Ismael Miranda/Andy Montañez BEANRUNNER CAFÉ: 201 S Division & PREGONES THEATER: 571 Walton Av. 718- Esther St. Peekskill. 914-737-1701. 585-1202. www.pregonesprtt.org. See page www.beanrunnercafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8- 24. 10:30pm $10 adm. Sat: Lady Got Chops Fest WILLIE’S STEAKHOUSE: 1832 Westchester feat 03/5 Mala Waldron Qrt w/Lena Bloch, Av. 718-822-9697. Wed: 8pm-12am. 03/12 Miki Hayama Trio, 03/19 Kim Clarke Qrt, 03/26 Camille Thurman Qrt; 18: Frank BROOKLYN Kohl Qrt. CUBANA SOCIAL: 70 N 6th St. 718-782- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 199N 3334. www.cubanasocial.com. Sets: 8pm- Columbus Av at E Lincoln Av. Mount Vernon. 12am. Thurs-Fri: Afro Latin Jazz; Sat: www.pjsjazz.org. 914-636-4977. 2nd Sun: 6- Throwback Afro-Latin Roots; 1st Sat: 10pm- 9pm $25/17 adm Second Sunday Jazz series. 4am Salsa & Timba Band. Mar 13: Julius Rodriguez. continued on page 39

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THE LATIN SIDE OF HOT HOUSE By Emilie Pons

UBAN PIANIST ALFREDO CRodriguez sometimes imagines he is a painter while he is playing. "I try to paint with my notes, with my ideas," he says. Rodriguez embodies limitless creativity. "If you think the ocean, you will play the ocean. If you think the human behavior, you will play like that." This month, the 30-year-old pianist, who moved to the U.S. in 2009 as Quincy Jones's mentee, is releasing his third album, Tocororo. It encompasses his roots along with his flying and traveling, he says. apparently, not all international Cubans' The tocororo is the national bird of Cuba first language is Spanish—sometimes it is and it's "also the colors of our country," simply music. "Every day we improvise," Rodriguez adds. "The tocororo dies if caged. Rodriguez says. "This is what I do with music It's also a metaphor for my story. I came also. With the music it is so much easier for here looking for freedom." Moving to the me because I feel this is my first language." United States has allowed the pianist to Without any separation between his share his music with audiences who may music and his life, Rodriguez, in the spirit not have heard him in Cuba, he says. of jazz, revels in translating every moment Tocororo, coproduced with Jones, is a musically. "I sit at the piano and play what cultural potpourri featuring Cameroonian I am living at the time," he says. "The live vocalist and bassist Richard Bona, concert is what really gives us the opportu- Lebanese trumpet player Ibrahim Maalouf, continued on page 39 flamenco singer Antonio Liana, Indian vocalist Ganavya Doraiswamy and the French-Cuban duo Ibeyi. The album was also recorded with Rodriguez's childhood friends Michael UPPER Olivera on drums and El Negron on bass. LENOX SAPHIRE: 341 Lenox Av at 127th Tues: "This new album is a continuation," 7-11pm free adm Mambo Jaambo. Rodriguez explains. "It's a continued process PAPASITO: 223 Dyckman St. 212-544-0001. Sat: of expressing myself and just trying to be 1-4pm Latin Jazz Brunch w/Paul Carlon Latin around people that I admire and learn from." Jazz Trio. A continuum is also what characterizes SHRINE: 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd Rodriguez's belonging to a tradition of (bet 133rd & 134th Sts). 212-690-7807. breathtaking Cuban pianists and com- www.shrinenyc.com. See page 14. SILVANA: 300W 116th St at Frederick Douglass posers, the likes of Bola de Nieve, Ernesto Blvd. www.silvana-nyc.com. 646-692-4935. Lecuona, or Ignacio Cervantes. "We have See page 14. had a very strong piano tradition for so many years and many great Cuban MIDTOWN pianists making great music," Rodriguez BIRDLAND: 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs). explains. "We are trying to continue that 212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. See tradition. It doesn't happen with so many page 15. instruments in my country." CLUB BONAFIDE: 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd & 3rd That tradition has resulted in an explo- Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com. 646-918- sion of successful contemporary Cuban 6189. See page 16. DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA: At Jazz @ pianists such as David Virelles, Fabian Lincoln Center. 10 Columbus Cr at 60th St. 5th Almazan, Aruan Ortiz, Dayramil Gonzalez Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258-9800. See page 16. and Osamany Paredes. And that plethora GUANTANAMERA: 939 8th Av. 212-262-5354. of Cuban talents living abroad has con- www.guantanamerany.com. Sets: Sun 9pm, tributed to creating a "new Cuban culture Mon-Wed &Fri 8:30pm, Thurs&Sat 9:30pm; outside of Cuba," Rodriguez explains. But continued on page 36

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2751 Broadway NYC, NY (btw 105th & 106th) www.smokejazz.com 212.864.6662 sets at 7, 9 & 10:30PM + Late Night MARCH 2016

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CONNECTICUT The PALACE THEATRE: 61 Atlantic St. Stamford. www.palacestamford.org. 203-517- 3418. Mar 18: 8pm $25 adm Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Aché. RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: 80 East Ridge. Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. 203- 438-5795. Mar 20: 8pm $30 adm Habana Sax. WESTPORT ARTS CENTER: 51 Riverside Av. Westport. www.westportartscenter.org. 203- 222-7070. Mar 6: 3-5pm $10-30 adm La Voz de Tres.

NEW JERSEY DORTHAAN’S PLACE: At Nico Kitchen + Bar in NJPAC. 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466- 5722. www.njpac.org. Mar 6: 12pm $45/15 adm Jazz Brunch feat Bobby Sanabria & LATIN SIDE.. Quarteto Aché. continued from page 37 DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware Water nity to let go completely and just be who Gap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424- we are. Also the beauty about the live con- 2000. See page 33. cert is that it will be different every time." Ultimately, Rodriguez's goal is to culti- QUEENS vate authenticity. "What really moves me QUEENS LIBRARY EAST ELMHURST: 95- 06 Astoria Blvd. www.queenslibrary.org. 718- is when you create something very sponta- 424-2619. Mar 12: 1:30pm Lady Got Chops neous," he explains. "And you make mis- Fest feat Annette Aquilar & Stringbeans. takes. It's the same as we do with our life." TERRAZA 7 TRAIN CAFÉ: 40-19 Gleane St. Elmhurst. www.terrazacafe.com. 718-803- The Alfredo Rodriguez Trio performs 9602. Sets: unless otherwise noted 9:30pm $7 at the Jazz Standard March 3-6 with adm. Sun: $5 adm Jam. special guest Ganavya Doraiswamy.

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