Tag Archives: jazz

Ted Rosenthal Quintet – June 1, 2012

Ted Rosenthal Quintet  –  New York Historical Society  –  June 1, 2012 Institutions are really coming out of the woodwork to sponsor music series, much to love!  Rosenthal has dedicated his most recent works to Monk, taking some compositional liberties … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ted Brown – May 20, 2012

Ted Brown  –  White Plains Public Library  –  May 20, 2012 Brown was an unfamiliar quantity for me.  Apparently a follower of Lenny Tristano, as were several of his band mates.  They grooved with the comfort of a bunch of … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Miguel Zenón – November 10, 2011

Miguel Zenón  –  Harlem Stage, Gatehouse Theatre – November 10, 2011 Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute has introduced me to an incredible assortment of venues, and this one was as stunning as any – The Gatehouse is a former component … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ben Allison – October 16, 2011

Ben Allison Trio  –  Abrons Arts Center  –  October 16, 2011 The Abrons Arts Center is part of the Henry Street Settlement on the Lower East Side.  Our concert-going history there goes back to at least the early 80’s, though … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Kurt Elling – October 1, 2011

Kurt Elling  –  Skinner Hall, Vassar College  –  October 1, 2011 I kind of miss the old pre-colored-pencil days of dealing with watercolors at the concerts, so I stay alert for opportunities to get back with the wet.  I’ve had … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Jimmy Heath – August 31, 2011

Jimmy Heath  –  Grant’s Tomb  –  August 31, 2011 Heath is a true national treasure, still blazing along into his 80’s.   He has arguably lived through more jazz history than anyone else still performing, and has played with all of … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Giacomo Gates – August 26, 2011

Giacomo Gates  –  Patriot’s Park, Tarrytown  –  August 26, 2011 This was the only JazzForum Arts presentation I made it to this year – shout out to Mark Morganelli, still producing excellent jazz entertainment in relaxed settings.  Also my first … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Jazzmobile Tribute to Billy Taylor – July 28, 2011

Jazzmobile Tribute to Billy Taylor –  Lincoln Center Damrosch Park  –  July 28, 2011 Dr. Billy Taylor was very much in the thick of jazz education, and was a guiding force in originating and sustaining Jazzmobile, for which I owe … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lionel Loueke / Edmar Castaneda – July 6, 2011

Lionel Loueke / Edmar Castaneda  –  Madison Square Park  –  July 6, 2011 A double bill of two worthy trio acts (not enough time to do percussionists for either).  Castaneda is (to my knowledge) the NYC go-to jazz harp man … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Regina Carter – March 13, 2011

Regina Carter  –  Brooklyn Museum  –  March 13, 2011 We’ve seen music at Brooklyn Museum before, but this was the first sketching.  Violinist Regina Carter received a MacArthur Fellowship a few years back, used it to travel to Africa to … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment