Thursday, Oct 30, 2003

Brad Mehldau Trio at Village Vanguard Tonight

Returning to the Vanguard, pianist Brad Mehldau takes the stage with his sidemen, Jorge Rossy and Larry Grenadier. Mehldau is one of Gothamjazz's allstar favorites. The Trio will be at the Vanguard until Sunday, do check them out.

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Wednesday, Oct 29, 2003

Marc Ribot Trio at Tonic Tonight

Guitar Maestro Ribot sits and holds council at his stomping ground,Tonic, tonight. Ribot is always fun to see, especially up close and personal, which this show will definitely be.

Ribot (guitar), Dave Hofstra (bass / tuba) & Dave MacKenzie (drums).

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Monday, Oct 27, 2003

Aubergine 3 and Open Air Bar Offer Global Fusion

"Aubergine 3"" will be returning to Open Air in the East Village Tuesday, at 10 PM. This time, though, it's all live. We will be augmenting our live dance music sound with two wonderful musicians. DC's up-and-coming soul chanteuse Angeli Murthy will be joining us for an evening of east-meets-west vocal improv, while the talented guitarist -  and Open Air's host of NYC's favorite chillout party, Saffron Soul -  K. Ravi will be bending notes and minds with his electro-ambient guitar wizardry. K Ravi has studied both Karnatak and Hindustani Indian music which he melds with Western rock, jazz, funk and electronica and we are quite looking forward to his and Angeli's sonic offerings.

Sounds Good! Check It out!


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Sunday, Oct 26, 2003

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Thursday, Oct 23, 2003

CMJ FEST at Detour: Eric Thompson Quartet

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003

Guitarist and Songwriter Elliot Smith Dies

Musician Elliot Smith was found dead in his apartment in Los Angles yesterday. The cause of death according to the Los Angeles Corner's Office was a self-inflicted stab wound. Although not a jazz musician Elliot Smith deserves mention on Gothamjazz because he was a great guitarist and songwriter who blazed an influential creative path during the '90's.

Smith wrote and produced five critically acclaimed albums, "Roman Candle" (1994), "Elliott Smith" (1995), "Either/Or" (1997), "XO" (1998) and "Figure 8" (2000). He worked on the sound track for Gus Van Zant's film 'Good Will Hunting" (1997), which brought further mainstream exposure and appreciation. His work is highly thoughtful and sophisticated, while maintaining an honest and raw feel. Smith elevated the singer/song writer idiom with his strong arrangements, bittersweet rusty voice and unusual guitar phrasing and melodies. Like Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake, Elliot Smith made an impressionable mark on music and then left too early.

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003

Dave Douglas's "Word" at Village Vanguard this Week

Starting today until Sunday challenging trumpet player Dave Douglas begins his week long visit to the Village Vanguard. Douglas puts legendary singer Andy Bey in the forefront of his ensemble. This collection of musicians will bring a potent mix of new and old sounds to your ears.

Heres the lineup: Dave Douglas- turmpet, Andy Bey -vocals, Myron Walden- alto sax, Roswell Rudd-trombone, James Genus-bass, Clarence Penn-drums

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Monday, Oct 20, 2003

Josh Roseman at Nublu Tonight

Saturday, Oct 18, 2003

Guitar Weekend Continues: Memphis Blood at Jazz Standard

Tonight and Tomorrow Night at Jazz Standard funk guitarist James "Blood" Ulmer joins rock/avant guitar maestro Vernon Reid. The Grammy nominated "Memphis Blood" project is a return to blues roots for both guitarists who have explored the edges of rock, funk and psychedelia.

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Monday, Oct 13, 2003

This Friday at Jazz Gallery: Liberty Ellman Quartet

Guitarist Liberty Ellman celebrates the release of his album "Tactiles" from Pi Records. Ellman has played with such avant greats as Henry Threadgill and Butch Morris and is one of NYC's most creative guitarists. Ellman is accompanied by Mark Shim on tenor saxophone, Brad Jones on bass, and Derrek Phillips on drums.

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"Ellman has an understanted somewhat detached approach to his instrument yet his single note lines are not devoid of of sensuality and his spooky chording never short of a question or three. The result is absorbing, challenging music from a guitarist who, like his peers Jeff Parker and Ben Monder, is keen on avoiding cliche."

Kevin Le Gendre- "Jazzwise" #69

Thursday, Oct 09, 2003

The Good Witch: Dee Dee Bridgewater at Blue Note

photo (allaboutjazz.com)

This week Blue Note is honored to have Dee Dee Bridgewater light up its room. Seasoned jazz singer, Bridgewater has been awarded the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical – The Wiz, Laurence Olivier Award - Lady Day, won two Grammy® Awards -1998’s Best Jazz Vocal Performance and Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocal for "Cottontail" – Slide Hampton, arranger – "Dear Ella"), and France’s 1998 Victoire de la Musique-Best Jazz Vocal Album.

Don't let her awards intimidate you. Treat yourself and go listen to her sing.

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Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003

Anistar brings Middle Eastern Jazz to Midtown

Tuesday, Oct 07, 2003

Al Street and Blues Patrol with Cecil Morgan

The guns from K-Pasta hit stage tonight as part of their most recent stand at Finally Fred's. It is guitarist Al Street's birthday and he will be celebrating with his Stratocaster.

Check 'em out

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Monday, Oct 06, 2003

No Neck Blues Band Tomorrow Night at Tonic

Wednesday, Oct 01, 2003

Jason Moran and Band Wagon at Village Vanguard

Pianist Jason Moran teams up with bass player Tarus Mateen and drummer Nasheet Waits this week at Village Vanguard. Moran has topped three of Down Beat categories for 2003: Rising Star Jazz Artist, Rising Star Pianist and Rising Star Composer. Treat yourself this week to an evening of grace and innovation on the keys.

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