24 November 2012
Lidral Duo - Live 26 November 2012
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the eleventh in their series of fall concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this upcoming Monday, 26 November 2012, from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union, beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace, at the University of Maine, Orono.
16 November 2012
Lidral Duo - Live at UMaine 19 November 2012
The Lidral Duo, (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!), will be presenting the tenth in their series of fall concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this upcoming Monday, 19 November 2012, from 4:15 - 5:00 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union, (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), at the University of Maine, Orono.
11 November 2012
United States Air Force Colonial Brass
The University of Maine at Augusta Department of Music is delighted to present the United States Air Force Colonial Brass in concert on Wednesday 14 November 2012. The concert is free to the public and will be in the Jewett Hall Auditorium, starting at 7pm.
The Colonial Brass utilizes a wide repertoire of music from Bach to Sousa to Miles Davis. They have appeared at prestigious venues such as the Music Educators National Conference (MENC), and the New York Brass Conference. Whether playing for children in schools, recital halls, or in the town band stand on a summer evening, the Colonial Brass is sure to dazzle and delight audiences of all ages with their wit and artistry. More information about the ensemble can be found at: http://www.bandofliberty.af.mil/ensembles/BandEnsembleBio.asp?EnsembleID=104
The Colonial Brass utilizes a wide repertoire of music from Bach to Sousa to Miles Davis. They have appeared at prestigious venues such as the Music Educators National Conference (MENC), and the New York Brass Conference. Whether playing for children in schools, recital halls, or in the town band stand on a summer evening, the Colonial Brass is sure to dazzle and delight audiences of all ages with their wit and artistry. More information about the ensemble can be found at: http://www.bandofliberty.af.mil/ensembles/BandEnsembleBio.asp?EnsembleID=104
08 November 2012
Lidral Jazz Duo in the Memorial Union
The Lidral Duo, (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!), will be presenting the ninth in their series of fall concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this upcoming Monday, 12 November 2012, from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner", (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), of Union Central in the Memorial Union Building at the University of Maine, Orono, ME. Now in their 25th season, this is their 16th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
The non-Western influences or instrumentation make chamber jazz at times listed as a kind of world music. At other times the fusion of neoclassical with jazz is deemed to be New Age and several albums of chamber jazz were released by Windham Hill Records. Windham Hill itself was co-founded by a musician linked to chamber jazz and was initially known for folk or world music.
The term is also used, on occasion, to simply mean the fusion of chamber music with jazz. In this case it means something similar to third stream, but without the orchestral aspect third stream leans toward.
FYI
Chamber jazz is a genre of jazz based around small, acoustic-based ensembles where group interplay is important. It is noted that the first experimentation with this genre is with Karel and Terry Lidral of Maine. It is influenced aesthetically by musical neoclassicism and is often influenced by classical forms of non-Western music. That stated in many cases the influence is traditional Celtic music, Central European folk music, or Latin American music instead. The genre primarily began in Europe so significant neoclassical composers of Europe, like Igor Stravinsky, are important in it. It is also noted for using instruments not normally associated with jazz. For example chamber jazz will make use of the oboe, mandolin, cymbalum, or the tabla.
The non-Western influences or instrumentation make chamber jazz at times listed as a kind of world music. At other times the fusion of neoclassical with jazz is deemed to be New Age and several albums of chamber jazz were released by Windham Hill Records. Windham Hill itself was co-founded by a musician linked to chamber jazz and was initially known for folk or world music.
The term is also used, on occasion, to simply mean the fusion of chamber music with jazz. In this case it means something similar to third stream, but without the orchestral aspect third stream leans toward.
13 April 2012
Lidral Duo - 16 April 2012
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the originalChamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the twelfth in their series of spring concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday (16 April, 2012), from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace) at the University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 23rd season, this is their 15th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Other jazz events in the upcoming week include:
Now in their 23rd season, this is their 15th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Other jazz events in the upcoming week include:
- W, 4/18: The Chamber Jazz Ensemble will be performing a free concert in Union Central in the Memorial Union from 11 a.m. - noon
- W, 4/18: The Lidral Duo will be performing at the Bangor Public Libary for the 10th annual celebration of POETS/SPEAK!, from 4:10-4:40 pm
11 November 2011
Oliver Lake Live 18 November 2011
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03 November 2011
Lidral Duo - 07 November 2011
It has been a long time since I have posted to this blog. A lot has happened since then. I have finished writing my dissertation, defended it, and received my Ph.D. from UMaine. I have a review of Alphonse Mouzon's Angel Face coming soon. In the meantime, there is some jazz coming on Monday at UMaine. If you are in the area, please check out the Lidral Duo. You will be glad that you did. Unfortunately, I am teaching during that time.
The Lidral Duo, (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble), will be presenting the ninth in their series of Fall concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday, (7 November 2011), from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union, (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), at the University of Maine, Orono, ME. Now in their 23rd season, this is their 14th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
The Lidral Duo, (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble), will be presenting the ninth in their series of Fall concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday, (7 November 2011), from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union, (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), at the University of Maine, Orono, ME. Now in their 23rd season, this is their 14th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
09 April 2011
Lidral Duo in the Memorial Union - 11 April 2011
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the eleventh in their series of spring concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday (11 April 2011), from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), at the University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
25 March 2011
Lidral Duo in the Memorial Union - 28 March 2011
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the ninth in their series of spring concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday (28 March 2011), from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace) at the University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
19 March 2011
Lidral Duo in the Memorial Union - 21 March 2011
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the eighth in their series of spring concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday (21 March 2011), from 4:15-5:00 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace) at the University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is our 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is our 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
14 March 2011
Lidral Duo in the Memorial Union - 14 March 2011
Hello, everyone: The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the seventh in their series of spring concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday (14 March 2011), from 4:15-5 pm in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), at the University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
19 February 2011
Lidral Duo in the Memorial Union - 21 February 2011
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the sixth in their series of spring concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday, 21 February 2011, from 4:15-5 pm in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union, beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace, at the University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
12 February 2011
Lidral Duo Live - 14 February 2011
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the fifth in their series of spring concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday 14 February 2011, from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union, (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
06 February 2011
Lidral Duo - 07 February 2011
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the fourth in their series of spring concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday, 7 February 2011, from 4:15-5:00 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central, Memorial Union, (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), at the University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
31 January 2011
Lidral Duo - 31 January 2011
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the third in their series of spring concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" Monday 31 January 2011 from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central at the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
10 January 2011
Lidral Jazz Duo in the Memorial Union (UMaine) #1
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the originalChamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the first in their series of spring concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday (10 January 2011), from 4:15-5 pm in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace) at the University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 13th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
10 September 2010
John Coltrane Memorial Concert
Saturday, 9/18/2010, 7:30PM
Blackman Theatre
Northeastern University/Boston
Featuring Anthony Brown's Asian American Orchestra, "India & Africa: A Tribute to John Coltrane," Hosted by Eric Jackson of WGBH's "Eric in the Evening," Special Lifetime Musical Recognition Award to Syd Smart.
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Welcome to the John Coltrane Memorial Concert. We hope you will take time to browse and become informed and familiar with what we have to offer. The John Coltrane Memorial Concert (JCMC) has been held annually in Boston since its inception in 1977. It is the world's oldest annual performance tribute to the musical and spiritual legacy of the great master. The JCMC was conceived andcreated by Black American musicians who deeply understood the blessings and messages that 'Trane shared through the music. Through the continued commitment of a core group of Boston based musicians and the continued interest and support of listeners, the JCMC has evolved into a major cultural event.
The purpose of the JCMC is to reflect on the rich musical and spiritual legacy of 'Trane through contemporary interpretations of his works, to inspire us all to work toward developing our full capacities as human beings, and to work for world peace.
So with that in mind, we present much of the history of the JCMC in this website. Spend some time with us.
Blackman Theatre
Northeastern University/Boston
Featuring Anthony Brown's Asian American Orchestra, "India & Africa: A Tribute to John Coltrane," Hosted by Eric Jackson of WGBH's "Eric in the Evening," Special Lifetime Musical Recognition Award to Syd Smart.
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Welcome to the John Coltrane Memorial Concert. We hope you will take time to browse and become informed and familiar with what we have to offer. The John Coltrane Memorial Concert (JCMC) has been held annually in Boston since its inception in 1977. It is the world's oldest annual performance tribute to the musical and spiritual legacy of the great master. The JCMC was conceived andcreated by Black American musicians who deeply understood the blessings and messages that 'Trane shared through the music. Through the continued commitment of a core group of Boston based musicians and the continued interest and support of listeners, the JCMC has evolved into a major cultural event.
The purpose of the JCMC is to reflect on the rich musical and spiritual legacy of 'Trane through contemporary interpretations of his works, to inspire us all to work toward developing our full capacities as human beings, and to work for world peace.
So with that in mind, we present much of the history of the JCMC in this website. Spend some time with us.
28 June 2010
Lidral Duo at the Bangor Public Library
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano) will be presenting a free concert this coming Wednesday, (30 June 2010), at 7:00 pm at the Bangor Public Library, Bangor, ME. Weather permitting, they may be performing outdoors -- otherwise, they will be either in the Story Room (in the Children's Library) or the Lecture Hall.
07 May 2010
Vision Festival XV - 20-30 June 2010
Vision Festival XV - June 20th - 30th, 2010
the creative option
7 VENUES / 11 DAYS
JUNE 20 @ Gathering of the Tribes 285 East 3rd St, 2nd Floor
JUNE 21 Afternoon @ Campos Plaza playground 13 Street between Ave A & Ave B
JUNE 21 Evening @ The Local 269 269 E. Houston St., at Suffolk St.
JUNE 22 @ Drom 85 Avenue A between B & C
JUNE 23 - 29 @ Abrons Arts Center 466 Grand Street
JUNE 23 - 29 Late Night @ Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center 107 Suffolk Street
JUNE 30 @ Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street
TICKETS: @ the Abrons
$25/night / $20/night students, seniors and members at the door only
$150 for 7 night pass to the Abrons Art Center
Tickets for Saturday Afternoon Emerging Artist Series $15 at the door only
Tickets for Sunday Afternoon College Bands $10 at the door only
Advance tickets for performances at Abrons Art Center
online at OvationTix:
Day passes <https://www.ovationtix.com/
7-day pass <https://www.ovationtix.com/
Tickets @ Clemente Soto Velez $7 at the door only
Tickets @ Tribes $5 at the door only
Tickets @ The Local 269
$10 per set / 15 for 2 sets / 20 for the night at the door only
Tickets @ Drom
$20 per night at the door only
Tickets @ Le Poisson Rouge
on June 30 - $25 Advance tickets $22
Advance tickets available online at Le Poisson Rouge <http://lepoissonrouge.
Sunday June 20th, 2010 @ Gathering of the Tribes
2:00PM - 5:00PM Poetry / Words & Music / Music alone and in surprising combinations
POETS: Jeff Wright - Bob Heman - Lewis Warsh - Tsaurah Litsky - Steve Ben Israel
Aaron Howard + Gwen Kruger & Tomislav Butkovic poetry & music
Barry Wallenstein + Max Johnson bass & poetry
Albey Balgochian + Jane Grenier B bass & poetry
Yuko Otomo + Shayna Dulberger bass & poetry
Jake Marmer + Alon Nechushtan piano & poetry
Steve Dalachinsky + Ellen Christi vocals & poetry
Alexandre Pierrepont + Charles Waters reeds & poetry
Tamara Singh + Andrew Barker percussions & poetry
Charles Waters reeds & Andrew Barker drums
Music: Charles Waters, Ellen Christi, Max Johnson & Andrew Barker
MONDAY JUNE 21st @ The Local 269
7:30PM Bradley Farberman Ensemble
Chris Dimeglio - trumpet
Jason Kao Hwang - violin
Brad Farberman - guitar & compositions
Jared Pauley - keys
Dan Tamberelli - bass
Dave Miller - drums
8:30PM Darius Jones Trio
Darius Jones - sax
Adam Lane - bass
Jason Nazary - drums
9:30PM The Lowest Common Denominator
Tim Berne - alto saxophone
Herb Robertson - trumpet
Matt Mitchell - electronics
Dan Weiss - drums
10:30PM Crackleknob
Nate Wooley - trumpet
Mary Halvorson - guitar
Reuben Radding - contrabass
MONDAY JUNE 21- Special Outdoor Concert
@ Campos Plaza Playground - 13 Street between Ave A & B
FREE VISION XV & NYCHA Manhattan South Year End Festival
3:30PM Little Huey's Sextet
Lewis Barnes - trumpet
Asim Barnes - guitar
Shayna Dulberger - bass
William Parker - bass & composition
Gerald Cleaver - drums
5:00PM Roy Campbell Trio
Roy Campbell - trumpet
William Parker - bass
Michael Wimberly - drums
Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 @ the Drom
8:00PM
Frank London's Kali Krew featuring Deep Singh
Frank London - trumpet
Deep Singh - tabla, dhol & percussion
Anthony Coleman - keyboards
Brandon Seabrook - guitar
Richie Barshay - drums
9:00PM
Celestial Funk Band
Patricia Nicholson - composition
Cooper-Moore - percussions & vocals
Lewis Barnes - trumpet
Mazz Swift - violin
Vernon Reid & Asim Barnes - guitar
William Parker - bass, gimbre & composition
Hamid Drake & Swiss Chris - drums
Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 VISION BENEFIT VISION @ Abrons Arts Center
7:00PM in the Main Stage Opening Ceremony
Patricia Nicholson Parker - dance
William Parker - bass
Matthew Shipp - piano
Roy Campbell, jr - trumpet
Hamid Drake - drums
Rob Brown - alto saxophone
Lewis Barnes - trumpet
Jason Kao Hwang - violin & Viola
7:30PM The Blues Escaped
Roy Campbell, jr. - Trumpet
Kidd Jordan - Tenor saxophone
Jason Kao Hwang - Violin & Viola
William Parker - Bass
Hamid Drake - Drums
8:30PM Stomp It!
Matthew Shipp - piano
Whit Dickey, jr - drums
9:00PM Rob Brown's New Quartet
Rob Brown - alto saxophone & compositions
Matt Moran - vibes
Chris Lightcap - bass
Gerald Cleaver - drums
10:00PM Broken Flowers
Matthew Shipp- piano
Patricia Nicholson - dance
10:30PM In Order To Survive
Cooper-Moore - piano
Lewis Barnes - trumpet
Rob Brown - alto saxophone
William Parker - bass & compositions
Hamid Drake - drums
In the Underground theater at Abrons
Art installation BY Phyllis Bulkin Lehrer
Late Night Conductions @ Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center
12:00AM Kidd Jordan Leads an Open Conduction
Thursday June 24th, 2010 @ ABRONS ART CENTER
LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR MUHAL RICHARD ABRONS
7:00PM Muhal Richard Abrams Solo
Muhal Richard Abrams - Piano
8:00PM Fred Anderson / Chad Taylor Duo
Fred Anderson - tenor sax
Chad Taylor - drums
9:00PM Lifetime Trio
Joseph Jarman - reeds
John Ehlis - guitar
Rob Garcia - drums
10:00PM Muhal Richard Abrams / Ari Brown / Harrison Bankhead
Muhal Richard Abrams - piano
Ari Brown - tenor sax
Harrison Bankhead - bass
Film Night in the Underground Theater
8:00PM Phyllis Bulkin Lehrer
8:30PM Jacob Burkhardt
9:00PM Ruomi Lee
Late Night Sessions @ Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center
12:00AM Hamid Drake Leads an Open Session
Friday June 25th, 2010 Abrons Arts Center
7:00PM The Fay Victor Ensemble
Fay Victor - Voice
Anders Nilsson - Guitar
Ken Filiano - Bass
Michael T.A. Thompson - Drums
8:00PM The Sabir Mateen Ensemble
Sabir Mateen - tenor & alto saxophones, flute, piccolo, Bb & alto clarinets
Raymond A. King - piano
Jason Kao Hwang - violin & viola
Daniel Levin - cello
Jane Wang - bass & cello
Michael Wimberly & Warren Smith - drums & percussions
9:30PM Jayne Cortez & the Firespitters
Jayne Cortez - poetry
Denardo Coleman - drums
Bern Nix - guitar
Al MacDowell - bass
10:30PM Amiri & Amina Baraka Wordmusic
Amiri & Amina Baraka - words
Rene McLean - reeds
Alan palmer - pinao
Calvin Jones - bass
Dwight West - vocals
Rudy Walker - drums
The Loft Series in the Underground theater at Abrons
6:00PM Panel Discussion: Free Music and the Recording Industry of the Internet Age
7:45PM Stations # 2014 First Intersection
Choreography: Jason Jordan & Patricia Nicholson
Dancers: Miriam Parker, So Young, Shalimar Bernard, Jason Jordan + surprise guests
Music: Connie Crothers
Costume: So Young
8:45PM John Blum & Jackson Krall
John Blum (piano), Jackson Krall (drums)
10:15PM Hill Greene Solo
Hill Greene - bass
LATE NIGHT Conductions @ Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center
12:00AM Jason Kao Hwang Leads an Open Conduction
Saturday Afternoon June 26th, 2010 Abrons Arts Center
2:00PM Areni Agbabian Trio
Areni Agbabian - piano & voice
Tony Malaby - reeds
Qasim Naqvi - drums
3:00PM Lorenzo Sanguedolce Quartet
Lorenzo Sanguedolce - tenor sax
David Arner - piano
François Grillot - bass
Todd Capp - drums
4:00PM Go-Zee-Lah
Kyoko Kitamura - voice & laptop
Yayoi Ikawa - piano
Harris Eisenstadt - drums
Saturday Night June 26th, 2010 @ Abrons Arts Center
7:00PM Reggie Nicholson's Percussion Concept
Reggie Nicholson - drums, percussions & compositions
Warren Smith - marimba & percussions
Dan Eaton - djembe, conga & percussions
Salim Washington - woodwinds & percussions
8:00PM Borah Bergman Solo
Borah Bergman (piano)
9:30PM Ned Rothenberg's Sync
Ned Rothenberg - clarinet, bass clarinet alto sax & shakuhachi
Jerome Harris - acoustic bass guitar & acoustic guitar
Samir Chatterjee - tabla
10:30PM Open Loose
Mark Helias - bass
Tony Malaby - reeds
Tom Rainey - drums
11:30PM
A Bass Choir - Tribute to Sirone
Charles Gayle - saxophone & bass
Larry Roland & Ken Filiano - bass
Jane Wang & François Grillot - bass
Michael T. A. Thompson - drums
The Loft Series in the Underground theater at Abrons
5:30PM Amiri Baraka - Speaks On "Corporate Control of the Arts: Censorship & Commercialism"
8:45PM John Ferris
John Ferris - poetry
9:15PM Thulani Davis & Joseph Jarman Duo
Thulani Davis - poetry
Joseph Jarman - reeds
10:15PM The Young Fogeys
Dave Sewelson - alto & baritone sax
Rondi Sewelson - vocals
LATE NIGHT Conductions @ Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center
12:30AM Josh Roseman Leads an Open Conduction
Sunday AFTERNOON June 27th, @ Abrons Arts Center
Innovative College Bands
1:00PM
York College Blue Notes - Director: Tom Zlabinger
2:00PM
New School Students & Graduates - DuoDuoDuo
woodwinds: Mike Bjella / Steven Lugerner
guitar: David Scanlon / Angelo Spagnolo
bass: Nick Jozwiak
woodwinds: James Muschler
3:00PM
Brooklyn College Jazz Band - Director: Salim Washington
Sunday Evening June 27th @ Abrons Arts Center
6:00PM
North / South Clarinet Ensemble
Perry Robinson - clarinet
Special Guest Dr. Michael White - clarinet
Charles Eubanks - piano
Bob Meyer - drums
7:00PM
Breuklen Tek Orkestra
Guillermo E. Brown - voice, electronics & drums
Omar Little - trumpet
Shoko Nagai - keyboards
Cochemea Gastelum - sax
Keith Witty - bass
Kassa Overall - drums
Tecla Esposito - keys & vox
Will Johnson - electronics & voice
Neil Ochoa - percussions
8:00PM Billy Bang's Spirit of Sir One
Andrey Bemkey - piano
Dick Griffin - trombone
Henry Warner - alto sax & clarinet
Hill Greene - bass
Newman Taylor Baker - drums
9:30PM David S. Ware Trio
David S. Ware - tenor saxophone
Warren Smith - drums
William Parker - bass
10:30PM Peace Out Trio
Dave Burrell - piano
William Parker - bass
Hamid Drake - drums
The Loft Series in the Underground theater at Abrons
4:30PM The Economy's Effect on the Individual Artist
Panel Discussion Participants: Connie Crothers, Jason Kao Hwang, Matthew Shipp
7:45PM Stefania Errore's Flowers Are / Music Is
8:00PM Patrick Brennan Solo
8:45PM Dom Minasi Solo
Dom Minasi - guitar
Late Night Conductions @ Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center
11:30PM Roy Campbell Leads
Monday June 28th, 2010 Abrons Arts Center
7:00PM The Stone Quartet
Joelle Léandre - bass
Roy Campbell - trumpet
Marilyn Crispell - piano
Mat Maneri - violin & viola
8:30PM Touch the Earth II
Günter "Baby" Sommer - drums
Wadada Leo Smith - trumpet
10:00PM Mike Reed's People, Places & Things
Greg Ward - alto saxophone
Tim Haldeman - tenor saxophone
Jason Roebke - bass
Mike Reed - drums
The Loft Series in the Underground theater at Abrons
8:00PM Station # 3667 A Different Intersection
Choreography: Jason Jordan & Patricia Nicholson
Dancers: Miriam parker, So Young, Shalimar Bernard, Jason Jordan
Music: Gerald Cleaver
Costume: So Young
9:15PM Jean Carla Rodea - Azares
Joe Morris - guitar & banjo
Joachim Badenhorst - reeds
Pascal Niggenkemper - bass
Gerald Cleaver - drums
Jean Carla Rodea - vocals
10:00PM Zak Sherzad's Solo Flow of Expression
Zak Sherzad - sound, projection & text
Late Night Conductions @ Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center
12:00AM Kali Z. Fasteau Leads an Open Conduction
Tuesday June 29th, 2010 @ Abrons Arts Center
7:00PM Stations # 9969 - 3rd intersection and conclusion
Choreography: Jason Jordan & Patricia Nicholson
Dancers: Miriam Parker, So Young, Shalimar Bernard, Jason Jordan
Music: Connie Crothers piano / Gerald Cleaver drums / Jason Kao Hwang violin
Costume: So Young
Set Design: So Young & Patricia Nicholson
7:30PM By Any Means
Muhammad Ali - drums
William Parker - bass
Charles Gayle - tenor saxophone
8:30PM Inside Out
Lafayette Gilchrist - piano
Michael Formanek - bass & cello
Eric Kennedy - drums
10:00PM Drum Tribute for Rashied Ali
Hamid Drake, Gerald Cleaver, Nasheet Waits, Michael Wimberly, Vladimir Tarasov & Brahim Fribgane - drums & percussions
The Loft Series in the Underground theater @ Abrons
9:15PM Trialogues
Nicole Peyrafitte - words & poetry
Pierre Joris - words & poetry
Michael Bisio - bass
9:45PM Jazzhag Tour 2010
Golda Solomon - words
Lisa Parott - reeds
Christopher Dean Sullivan - bass
Michael T..A. Thompson - drums
Late Night Conduction @ Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center
11:00PM Tony Malaby Leads
Wednesday June 30th, 2010 @ Le Poisson Rouge
7:00PM Slowest Runner plays Nader Nader Nader (in Four Swift Movements)
Jeremy Young - guitar, tapes & AM radio
Ian Temple - piano & Juno synthetizer
Jesse Perlstein - bass & electronics
Hunter Jack - violin
Gillian Jackson - cello
Jake Chudnow - drums
8:00PM William Parker's Southern Satellites
William Parker - bass
Rob Brown - alto saxophone
Lewis Barnes - trumpet
Hamid Drake - drums
Asim Barnes - guitar
Isis - vocals
10:00PM Akron/Xtended/Family
Seth Olinsky - guitar & vocals
Dana Janssen - bass, vocals
Miles Seaton - drums
William Parker - bass
Hamid Drake - bass
Visual Art @ Abrons June 23 thru June 29, 2010
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03 May 2010
Where There Are Sparks...
Charlie Apicella & Iron City
Sparks
CArlo Music Records
From the moment the first notes of the Steve Cropper and Don Covay classic, "Sookie, Sookie", come blaring out of the speakers I knew that I was going to have to buckle myself in for a hell of a ride. The thrills never let up and the tempo, for the most part, is brisk with lots of groove.
The core trio are Charlie Apicella on guitar, Dave Matlock on organ, and Alan Korzin on drums. The trio is tight and really know how to lock into a groove. The bass work by Matlock is never boring and was quite impressive as it never detracted from the organ playing. Korzin ably keeps the groove moving even while the others are soloing and yet his playing is never boring. I was impressed by his variation, he never seems to be playing stock rhythms and indeed, plays his entire kit.
Charlie Apicella & Iron City have a sound that owes a great debt to the classic organ combos of the 1960's. The choice of cover songs demonstrates this predilection with tunes penned by Grant Green, ("Blues in Maude's Flat"), Dr. Lonnie Smith, ("Play It Back"), and Lou Donaldson, ("Caracas"). That is not to say that this band is purely retro or unoriginal, the band even take a stab at Michael Jackson's, "Billie Jean". Apicella plays with an aggression that owes as much to rock players as it does to Grant Green. At times I found myself thinking that Joe Satriani would not be out of place soloing with Apicella. There is a down-home boogie in Apicella's playing that fits both the songs here and is a modern take on jazz guitar. I found his style to be unique, but not unfamiliar. The use of violin on "Sookie, Sookie" and the Apicella original, "Sweet and Sounded" is something that I had not heard with organ before. Again, the music is definitely grounded in the aesthetic of the 1960's organ combo, but the violin had the effect of giving the songs an air of gypsy jazz. Guest saxophonist Stephen Riley must have spent many hours playing with this trio in the past, as his tone meshed perfectly with both Apicella's and Dave Matlock's organ. This gives thematic unity to the soloing and makes the transition between solos less jarring.
Sparks is a hot album and if you are a fan of the classic organ combos from days gone by or just a fan of groovy music, then by all means check out. Just be sure to keep this one away from open flames as it is most likely to ignite.
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