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Booker T. Jones – May 10, 2012

Posted on May 13, 2012 by parker

Booker T. Jones  –  Brooklyn Bridge Park  –  May 10, 2012 Jones is the Booker T. of the MG’s and others, having been in the band of a zillion hits since the early 1960’s.  While he spent most of his … Continue reading →

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Art to the Avenue – May 3, 2012

Posted on May 13, 2012 by parker

The town of Greenwich hosts an event called “Art to the Avenue” every spring.  Many establishments on or near Greenwich Avenue display the works of local artists (mine is at Greenwich Hospital this year) for a month;  opening festivities include … Continue reading →

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Miguel Zenón – November 10, 2011

Posted on November 12, 2011 by parker

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 →

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Ben Allison – October 16, 2011

Posted on October 27, 2011 by parker

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 →

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Kurt Elling – October 1, 2011

Posted on October 4, 2011 by parker

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 →

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Jimmy Heath – August 31, 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by parker

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 →

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Giacomo Gates – August 26, 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by parker

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 →

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Jazzmobile Tribute to Billy Taylor – July 28, 2011

Posted on July 28, 2011 by parker

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 →

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Lionel Loueke / Edmar Castaneda – July 6, 2011

Posted on July 14, 2011 by parker

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 →

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Hot Club of Cowtown – July 5, 2011

Posted on July 14, 2011 by parker

Hot Club of Cowtown  –  Ballard Park (Ridgefield, CT)  –  July 5, 2011 This group exists where Bob Wills western swing intersects with Django musette (his stuff was mostly drum-less, no?) somewhere in Greenwich Village (according to the recited lore).  … Continue reading →

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