Tag Archives: Grant’s Tomb

Akiko Tsuruga Quartet – July 27, 2016

Akiko Tsuruga Quartet  –  Grant’s Tomb  –  July 27, 2016 Sometimes a seeming anomaly works out to be totally charming, and that is Tsuruga.  She fell in love with jazz organ, came to NYC from Japan, studied with the masters, … Continue reading

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Houston Person – August 19, 2015

Houston Person  –  Grant’s Tomb  –  August 19, 2015 You get no surprises with Person, but you know there will be a solid straight ahead approach digging into the jazz standards book, ballads alternating with uptempo jauntiness.  It’s a worthy … Continue reading

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Jimmy Owens – August 27, 2014

Jimmy Owens  –  Grant’s Tomb  –  August 27, 2014 Owens is the latest NEA Jazz Master notch in my belt, and I’m contemplating a print series of ’em.  His main instrument was the flugelhorn, and he was surrounded by additional … Continue reading

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Jimmy Heath Band – August 20, 2014

Jimmy Heath Band –  Grant’s Tomb  –  August 20, 2014 Well I’ve finally gotten to the point where I’m sketching sidemen instead of the leader (I have sketched Heath four times already over the years), and I don’t know the … Continue reading

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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

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