Tag Archives: Jazzmobile

Akiko Tsuruga Quartet – July 27, 2016

Posted on July 27, 2016 by parker

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Akiko Tsuruga, drums, Grant's Tomb, jazz, Jazzmobile, Jerry Weldon, Joe Magnarelli, Joel Spencer, organ, tenor saxophone, trumpet | Leave a comment

Jimmy Owens – August 27, 2014

Posted on September 21, 2014 by parker

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Danny Mixon, flugelhorn, Grant's Tomb, guitar, jazz, Jazzmobile, Jimmy Owens, Michael Howell, piano | Leave a comment

Jimmy Heath Band – August 20, 2014

Posted on September 21, 2014 by parker

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Grant's Tomb, guitar, Jazzmobile, Jeremy Pelt, Jimmy Heath Band, Tony Purrone, trumpet | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bass, David Wong, drums, Grant's Tomb, jazz, Jazzmobile, Jeremy Pelt, Jimmy Heath, tenor saxophone, trumpet, Winard Harper | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bass, Billy Taylor, Chip Jackson, Christian Sands, Damrosch Park, jazz, Jazzmobile, Lincoln Center, piano | Leave a comment

Charlie Parker Festival – August 28, 2010

Posted on September 4, 2010 by parker

Charlie Parker Festival – Marcus Garvey Park – August 28, 2010 The usual superiorly-situated amphitheatre in Garvey Park was closed for repair, so the Charlie Parker Festival was moved to a flat area of the lower portion … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alto saxophone, bass, Ben Williams, Corey King, drums, Jaleel Shaw, Jason Moran, jazz, Jazzmobile, Justin Brown, Marcus Garvey Park, piano, Raydar Ellis, trombone | Leave a comment