174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 7:24 PM Page 1 The only jazz magazine in NY in print, online and on apps! October 2016 www.hothousejazz.com The Side Door Jazz Club Page 10 Birdland Page 21 Tom Tallitsch Jane Monheit Rufus Reid Daniel Bennett Jazz Standard Page 17 Blue Note Page 10 Where To Go & Who To See Since 1982 174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 6:32 PM Page 2 2 174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 6:32 PM Page 3 3 174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 6:32 PM Page 4 4 174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 6:32 PM Page 5 5 174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 6:32 PM Page 6 6 174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 6:32 PM Page 7 7 174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 6:32 PM Page 8 8 174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 6:32 PM Page 9 9 174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 6:32 PM Page 10 WINNING SPINS By George Kanzler HE BREADTH AND RANGE BET- to fly, and the jangly odd-meter, Coltrane- Tween saxophonists today can be enor- inspired "Oblivion." Throughout, whether mous, as illustrated in the pair whose new embracing a warm ballad tone or digging albums comprise this Winning Spins. Tom into the swinging, hard-driving heart of Tallitsch adheres firmly to the post-bop cookers like "Terrain," Tom plays with a modern mainstream, his tenor sax embrac- mastery and enthusiasm that makes this ing the rich, robust tones of tenors from the an album honoring the tradition while hard bop era. Daniel Bennett's alto sax, being distinctively now. however, veers from mainstream modern Sinking Houseboat Confusion, Daniel traditions in both his piquant tone and fre- Bennett Group (Manhattan Daylight quent use of electronic effects, plus a pen- Media), presents music that is on the cusp chant to echo the idiosyncratic sounds of of jazz, rock, electronica and even contem- players ranging from Ornette Coleman on porary concert music, i.e. Steve Reich and the avant-garde side to David Sanborn on John Cage. And this group does it all with the jazz-rock. a trio/quartet: Daniel Bennett on alto sax, Gratitude, Tom Tallitsch (PosiTone), flute, clarinet, piano and ukulele; Nat spotlights not only the tenor saxist's Janoff, electric guitar and Matthew Frick, prowess as a player, from ballads to burn- drums. Also seemingly fully integrated ers, but also his skills as a composer and into the band on this CD is electric bassist leader, as he guides the CD's program with Eddy Khaimovich, as are various electron- unerring skill. Eight of the 11 tracks here ic effects like delay, echo, wah-wah and are Tom's, and they are all more than just over-dubbing. frames for improvisation. He has also In keeping with Daniel’s, and his taken three songs from classic rock bands group's, avant pop sensibilities, this CD is and reshaped them as convincing jazz the length of an old 12-inch LP, with only vehicles. The basic lineup is an impressive the final song of the ten here breaking the quartet, with the leader's tenor joined by five-minute limit. But the band's range is pianist Jon Davis, bassist Peter Brendler wider than on previous outings which were and drummer Rudy Royston. On two of the characterized largely by selections with a rock songs they are joined by organist surf-rock beat. Here, only two tracks are Brian Charette. propelled by that rhythm: the title tune in The title tune, "Gratitude," is an infec- its first, hypnotically catchy, of two ver- tious ballad in an R&B vein, with the req- sions heard, and the opener "John Lizard uisite backbeat from Rudy and an opening, Comes Home." gospel-flavored piano from Jon, with Peter As those titles and others like "Doctor contributing a resonant bass solo, pizzica- Duck Builds a Patio" and "Animals to, to usher in Tom's soulful, climaxing Discussing Life Changes" suggest, Daniel's choruses. program of originals is infused with The churchy, R&B feel is also prevalent humor, often tongue-in-cheek. The former on Led Zeppelin's "Thank You," thanks is in a ratchety 7/4 time, with alto sax and predominantly to Brian and Jon who com- guitar solos altered through electronics, bine organ and piano like a gospel band. while the latter features a folksy, Celtic- Brian's organ is more of a stealth support- tinged beat, Daniel's one clarinet lead and er on Stevie Nicks' Fleetwood Mac song, solo and Nat's only straight-ahead electric "Gold Dust Woman," rising from deep in jazz guitar solo. the background to propel Tom's final tenor The Celtic beat also appears on "Paint choruses. The other rock song, The Beatles' the Fence," with Daniel on flute, which he ballad "Because," rises from an original, also plays with haunting effect in counter- caressing tenor sax limning of the Lennon- point overdubs to his alto sax on other McCartney melody to feistier tenor and tracks. A highlight of the album is poet piano solos before simmering down to a Michele Herman reading her "Little stately out-chorus of the theme. Disappointments of Modern Life" to The leader's other originals cover a wide Daniel's moving, mostly alto sax, accompa- range, from the tension-release alternation niment. of a hard bop march beat and up-tempo 4/4 on "Refuge" and the soul funky vibe of Tom Tallitsch leads his band at The "Rust Belt," sparked by Rudy's emphatic Side Door, Oct. 7. Daniel Bennett snap, to the post-bop verve of "Alternate Group is at Blue Note, Oct. 16. Side," the longest track although it seems 10 Reid cover photo by John Abbott. 174303_HH_October_0 9/22/16 6:32 PM Page 11 Sign-up for our E-ALERT at www.hothousejazz.com and be the 1st to know when the latest Hot House is available on line PUBLISHER/MANAGING EDITOR: For advertising requests and Gwen Kelley (formerly Calvier) listing info contact Gwen Kelley [email protected] Toll Free Phone: COPY EDITOR: Yvonne Ervin 888-899-8007/[email protected] [email protected] Hot House Jazz Magazine is published monthly and all PRODUCTION & ART DIRECTOR: copyrights are the property of Gwen Kelley. All rights Karen Pica [email protected] reserved. No material may be reproduced without written CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: permission of the President. No unsolicited manuscripts Ken Dryden, Yvonne Ervin, Ken Franckling, will be returned unless enclosed with a self addressed Seton Hawkins, Eugene Holley Jr., stamped envelope. 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CAVATAPPO: 1712 1st Av (bet 88th & 89th Sts). www.cavatappo.com. 212-987-9260. Sets: Mon 7-10pm free adm; Tues 8-10pm & Thurs 9-11pm $8 adm/$10 min. Mon: Roger Lent. Oct 4: Konrad Paszkudzki Qrt; 6: Peter Maness & The Master Keys; 11: Mafalda Mannozzi Duet; 13: Mike Sailors Qrt; 18: Konrad Paszkudzki Trio; 20: Yvonnick Prene Qrt; 25: Sam Raderman Qrt; 27: Ralph Lalama Qrt. CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet 92nd & 93rd Sts). www.cleopatrasneedleny. com. 212-769-6969. Sets: Early (E), Late (L); Sun E 4-8pm, L 9pm-1am; Mon-Tues E 8- 9pm, L 10pm-1am; Wed-Thurs E 7-11pm, L 11:30pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat E 8pm-12am, L 12:30-3am. Free adm/$10 min. Trios except Mon&Thurs Duets. L Jam. Residencies: Sun E Open mic w/Keith Ingham, L Kelly Green Duet; Mon Jon Weiss; Tues Marc Devine; Wed E Open mic w/Les Kurtz, L Nathan Brown; Thurs L Kazu; Sat L T. Kash. Oct 1: Denton Darien; 6: Matt Barker; 7: Masami Ishikawa; 8: Clifford Barbaro; 13: Ken Simon; 14: Gustavo Moretto; 15: Justin Lees; 20: Dan Furman; 21: Fukushi Tainaka & Chihiro; 22: Sachmo Mannan Qrt; 27: Larry NewComb; 28: Art Lillard; 29: Ai Murakami. GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster. 310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts). www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001. Sets: 7:30&9:30pm $15 adm unless other- wise noted. Thurs: Marc Cary & The Harlem Sessions. Oct 15: Adeev & Ezra Potash; 21: 8&10pm Gregorio Uribe Big Band; 22: Braxton Cook; 28: Michael Mwenso & the Shakes Halloween Show. MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC: 120 Claremont Av & 122nd St. 212-749-2802. www.msmnyc.edu. Oct 21: 7:30pm Justin DiCioccio & MSM Concert Jazz Band w/Sergio Puccini; 26: 7:30pm Screening of Documentary Film, Bill Evans-Time Remembered. MILLER THEATRE: At Columbia University. 2960 Bway at 116th St. 212-854-7799. www.millertheatre.com. Oct 20: 8pm John Zorn; 22: 8pm $25-128 adm Vijay Iyer Trio. MINTON’S: 206W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). 212-243-2222. www.mintonsharlem.com. Sets: Sun 7:30& 9pm, Fri-Sat 7&9:30pm.