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[svetlanajazz]

thanks to Spire Jazz Fest @spireperformance for having us! next up 5/10 & 11 Toronto ON @jazzbistroto - first time in this beautiful city! ( 📷 ft @crmcbridemusic @wdelisfort @robgarciamusic @wayneeverest and Kaumeheiwa Keala) . . . . . . . . . . . #jazz #nycjazz #musician #jazzrecord #jazzfest #jazzmusician #musiclife #jazzfestival #jazzphotography #jazzsinger #jazzband #womeninjazz #internationaljazzday https://www.instagram.com/p/BxIG9yqjTxb/?igshid=wgeciu8qrls3

[iamgabrisan]

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JOIN MOZAYIK ON FRIDAY OCT 6TH AT 8:00pm AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 17TH ANNIVERSARY! We are glad to be having this event at the soulful & intimate Ashford & Simpson's Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar, Restaurant & Lounge! ~ @Gashfordg Featuring: Eddy Bourjolly (guitar), Gashford Guillaume (drums), Gene Torres (bass), Ted Cruz (keyboards), Jean Mary Brignol & Jean Guy Rene (Haitian drums). We are happy to have special guest vocalist "Tulivu"! We'll have an RSVP page up this weekend to keep you updated. Mozayik.com #HAITI☆#LEGENDS #MOZAYIK #17ThAnniversary #celebration #Jazzevents #kreyolJazz #WorldJazz #JazzMusic #Foodie #datenight #nightlife #NYC #NYCJazz #AshfordAndSimpsonRestaurant #makeReservations

[svetlanajazz]

don’t miss us at @spirecenter this sun may 5 for Spire Center Jazz Festival! ft @crmcbridemusic @wdelisfort @robgarciamusic @wayneeverest and Kaumeheiwa Keala 📷 @orangesunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . #jazz #nycjazz #musician #jazzrecord #jazzfest #jazzmusician #musiclife #jazzfestival #jazzphotography #jazzsinger #jazzband #womeninjazz #internationaljazzday (at Spire Center for Performing Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDWlPTDF89/?igshid=17rnaoshu9xp9

[svetlanajazz]

ur next @spirecenter this sun may 5 for Spire Center Jazz Festival! ft @crmcbridemusic @wdelisfort @robgarciamusic @wayneeverest and Kaumeheiwa Keala 📷 @rubychoimydear at @birdlandjazz . . . #jazz #nycjazz #musician #jazzrecord #jazzfest #jazzmusician #musiclife #jazzfestival #jazzphotography #jazzsinger #jazzband #womeninjazz #internationaljazzday (at Spire Center for Performing Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7C4qJDoql/?igshid=1vntpnx4xgtro

[openingnightposts]

Kenny Barron Trio at Smoke Jazz Club

NEW YORK - Kenny Barron Trio at Smoke Jazz ClubAcclaimed pianist Kenny Barron showed how to break it down with his trio at Smoke Jazz Club in New York City. With Kenny Barron on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Savannah Harris on drums, these cats displayed sublime musical artistry. It was an extraordinary, history-making night of glorious, tingling, and overwhelming music. The trio is in residence through August 25, so you must move quickly to get seats. L-R: Pianist Kenny Barron, Bassist Peter Washington, and Drummer Savannah Harris. Photo by Edward KliszusSmoke's intimate atmosphere was enhanced by subtle lighting, a great menu, superb sound, and a Steinway grand piano tuned to studio perfection. Tonight was the perfect venue for projecting Barron's poetic, crystalline purity of creative genius.After the host introduced the Kenny Barron trio, the bespoke and cool Barron chuckled about a charming reference to his status as "the late" artist (the host didn't actually say this). L-R: Portraits of George and Ira Gershwin. Photo of G. Gershwin by Carl Van Vechten. Photos Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsThe concert opened with George and Ira Gershwin's "Embraceable You," a perfect choice that showcased Barron's ability to balance romanticism with a modern harmonic sensibility. The lush chords and melodic lines emerged from a delicate yet assured touch. Kenny Barron Trio poster outside the Smoke Jazz Club in New York City. Photo by Edward KliszusBarron's opening was sublime and gorgeous, setting a tender tone with delicate shadings and sonority before being joined by Washington and Harris. His attention to and use of subtle harmonic shifts, dissonance, melodic/harmonic tensions, and chromatic interplay was exquisite. With this song and the others tonight, ample time was provided for the trio's improvisational interplay and unity. While each song opened with the head and followed the changes while improvising, transitions were seamless, and solos were virtuosic and sensitively synced with fellow artists. The trio exemplified deep musical and creative connections. Duke Ellington (1964). Photo: Public domainBarron's followed with solo performances of Duke Ellington's works. This graceful, glittering set of songs was a masterclass in reflective, expressive, and improvisatory piano playing. Pieces like "Lotus Blossom," "A Flower is a Lonesome Thing," "Melancholia," and "Star-Crossed Lovers" highlighted Barron's ability to convey deep emotion through his instrument, capturing the halcyon elegance and quintessence of Ellington's compositions with radiance and gentle splendor. Barron's interpretation was reflective and meditative, with the music breathing and connecting with the listeners. Barron's use of space and dynamics was especially striking, creating lyric ecstasy and moments of profound stillness.The trio ventured into Thelonious Monk's repertoire, offering an up-tempo rendition of "Well You Needn't" and a ballad version of "Ask Me Now." Barron's interpretation of Monk was respectful and inventive, preserving the angularity and wit of Monk's compositions through his unique voice. Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, N.Y., ca. Sept. 1947 (William P. Gottlieb 06191) Public DomainBarron's ability to navigate Monk's idiosyncratic rhythms and harmonies with precision and creativity was a testament to his versatility as a pianist. The interplay between Barron, Washington, and Harris was tight and responsive, demonstrating their shared understanding of and commitment to the music.The concert concluded with a smooth, cool, and sophisticated performance of Miles Davis' "All Blues." Again, Barron's subtle genius was evident in every note, making this performance a memorable experience for all in attendance. Miles Davis, by Oliver Nurock @ ohjaygee Johannesburg: Cape Town, South Africa, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia CommonsThe trio's rendition of "All Blues" was a fitting denouement to an evening that balanced technical brilliance with soulful expression. It also exemplified the trio's chemistry and Barron's virtuosic command of jazz tradition.Barron's soloing effortlessly weaved through the tune's modal landscape. Washington's solo work and bass lines were eloquent and effervescent, while Harris's drumming was dynamic with confidence and power. The trio's perfect rendition of "All Blues" honored the moods, colors, and allusions of Davis' assiduously crafted idiom.The show is about 60 minutes long, with 7 and 9 pm sets. Outside view of Smoke Jazz Club. Photo by Edward KliszusKenny Barron Trio at Smoke JazzKenny Barron – PianoPeter Washington – BassSavannah Harris – DrumsSmoke Jazz Club2751 BroadwayNew York, NY 10025Click HERE for tickets and informationReaders may also enjoy our reviews of Gabrielle Stravelli & the Brian Newman Band at the Midnight Theatre, Laura and Linda Benanti: Mothers Know Best at 54 Below, John Pizzarelli and the Swing 7 at Birdland, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp: Celebrating Friendship and History, and Yachtly Crew.https://youtu.be/-6_TasgB6nc?si=zDFcn5aJBmAWrvss

[deadhorserecords]

🎷 Join Us in Celebrating Eric Dolphy! 🎶

Ten years ago, Seed Artists brought you Eric Dolphy: Freedom of Sound, a groundbreaking two-day event honoring this visionary musician. Now, a decade later, we’re back to celebrate Dolphy’s legacy with another unforgettable two-day experience filled with concerts and symposia!

📅 Date: June 1 & 2 📍 Location: John L. Tishman Auditorium, 68 5th Ave, NYC 🎟️ Tickets: Available online only! https://bit.ly/DOLPHY

Be part of this remarkable journey as we revisit Dolphy’s genius and the creativity that continues to inspire. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary tribute!

Presented in partnership with The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music at The New School College of Performing Arts, and United Artists for Humanity. Sponsored in part by The McDowell-Levin Charitable Giving Foundation, Alpha Verde Holdings LLC, and The Robert D. Bielecki Foundation.

[joseph-mansfield]

GREAT performance at Dizzy’s yesterday for a live recording of the Marius van den Brink Quintet with an all star line-up. Thanks @nlclubnyc for spreading the word! #mariusvandenbrink #dizzysclubcocacola #nycjazz (at Dizzy's Jazz Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqFtZvpImA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lucasoulrosenfeld]

📣Every other Sunday 6-9pm here at @green_soul_studios, @kellygreenpiano and I will have the honor of performing alongside these incredible guest artists! It all starts this Sunday, 8/14 with our newest quartet project, KG & The Shades ft. the great Dierk Peters on vibraphone and Kenny Wollesen on drums. @dierk.peters @wollesonic The remainder of the 2022 schedule will be a series of piano/voice, bass & horn trios featuring these great, inspiring people: 8/28 - Rich Perry (tenor sax) @richperrymusic 9/11 - Bill Mobley (trumpet & flugelhorn) @mobleybill 9/25 - Art Baron (trombone) 10/9 - Elijah Thomas (flutes & piccolo) @elijahj.thomas 11/20 - Tim Armacost (tenor & soprano sax) @t_armacost 12/4 - T.K. Blue (alto sax, flute, & kalimba) @saxmanblue 12/18 - Bruce Williams (alto sax) @bigsolid11 For all info and RSVPs, follow this link: https://www.kellygreenpiano.com/green-soul . . . 📸 @martidas . . . #greensoul #greensoulstudios #nycmusicians #nycjazz #husbandandwife #duo #duet #musicvenue #nycmusicvenues #foresthills #queens #queensnewyork #performancespace #artgallery #steinway #steinwayandsons #steinwaypiano #saumermorellibass #bassist #uprightbassist #doublebass #doublebassist #concertseries #nycmusicscene #livemusic #originalmusic #improvisedmusic (at Forest Hills, Queens, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChDuJTqJqX6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=