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Charlie Apicella & IRON CITY New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia CD Release concerts for "The Business"

July 21, 2011

 

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Charlie Apicella & IRON CITY

New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia CD Release concerts for "The Business"

 

1. Sat., July 23, 10pm.  Hat City Kitchen, Orange, NJ

Charlie Apicella - guitar
Dan Kostelnik - organ
Alan Korzin - drums

2. Sun., July 31, 10pm.  Banjo Jim's, NYC

Charlie Apicella - guitar
Kendall Eddy - bass
Alan Korzin - drums

3 Sat., Sept. 10, midnight.  Chris' Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia

Charlie Apicella - guitar

Dave Mattock - organ
Alan Korzin - drums

New CD

Charlie Apicella & IRON CITY “The Business” Street Date August 1, 2011

(CArlo Music Records CAR233) Street Date: August 1, 2011

CHARLIE APICELLA, Guitar,

DAVE MATTOCK, Hammond Organ

ALAN KORZIN, Drums, 

STEPHEN RILEY, Tenor Sax, 

MAYRA CASALES, Congas, Percussion

Charlie Apicella is an Eastman Guitars Featured Artist.


"Apicella is a lithe, swinging guitarist with an affinity for the contrasting styles of both Grant Green and Wes Montgomery...An all-around impressive debut by a guitarist of substance."

- Mark Gardner, Jazz Journal


"Apicella is a no-nonsense player of unquestioned chops and whose soul drips from each note... This is "organic" music, and Apicella is an exciting young player."

- John Heidt, Vintage Guitar Magazine


"What I love about Iron City's CD is the tight ensemble playing and well crafted solos. As a member of Grover Washington Jr.'s band we had the nickname "The Locksmiths;" we were so tight, yet responsive to the soloist. I feel Charlie's compositions capture the flavor of our music in the 1970s where you put the groove first.”- John Blake Jr. Violinist and recording artist with McCoy Tyner and Grover Washington Jr.


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Richard Sussman Quartet at The Kitano Thursday, July 28th Performing the Original Compositions of Hank Jones

June 21, 2011

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Richard Sussman Quartet at The Kitano – Thursday, July 28, 2011

Performing the Original Compositions of Hank Jones

featuring:

Richard Sussman, piano

Dick Oatts, sax & flute

Jay Anderson, bass

Steve Johns, drums


The Kitano

66 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Jazz Reservations & Inquiries: 

Telephone: 212-885-7119 

http://kitano.com/


2 shows at 8:00PM and 10:00PM
No cover, $15 minimum drink and food per person, per set on Wednesday and Thursday.


Richard Sussman was one of the last arrangers to work with Hank Jones before he passed away in May 2010 (at age 91).  Richard’s association with Hank began with the ASCAP Jazz Composition Award in 2008 in honor of Hank Jones.  This lead to the composition of “Ivories Tower” by Richard, as well as arrangements of several of Hank’s originals performed by the Metropole Orchestra in May, 2009, with Hank Jones as the featured soloist.  The association continued with Richard working closely with Hank on the editing and preparation of Hank’s original tunes for publication in a Hank Jones Songbook.  The songbook was completed and is available on Universal Music.

 

 

“I had the extraordinary privilege and good fortune to work closely with Hank Jones as an arranger during 2009-2010 – right up until the time he got sick.  During this time, I had a chance to study Hank’s music closely.  I discovered that in addition to the sophistication and elegance we all associate with Hank, there was an incredible joy and playfulness in almost everything he did. 

 

I had the rare opportunity to rehearse with Hank on numerous occasions, going over the details of his tunes – which are gems!  I treasured those rehearsals with Hank.  Each one was a lesson.  What I learned about Hank Jones in the brief time I knew him was that besides being one of the greatest Jazz Masters of all time, he was also one of the most gracious, generous, humble, and kind human beings I’ve ever met.  He loved music deeply, but he also loved and respected his fellow human beings.  He had a great sense of humor and his mind was sharp as a nail – he always had a quick comeback or one-liner ready, and a wealth of amazing stories about jazz.

 

I feel blessed and honored to have had the chance to work closely with Hank for this brief time and to get to know him as a person.  I’m grateful to have the opportunity to perform some of Hank's incredible original compositions and to help keep his spirit alive through this music.” 

 

Richard Sussman

http://www.richardsussmanjazz.com/

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Reminder: WADE BARNES AND THE BOTTOM LINE ENSEMBLE Appearing Monday nights at the Moldy Fig Jazz Club Beginning Monday, July 11, 2011

July 18, 2011

 

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 WADE BARNES AND THE BOTTOM LINE ENSEMBLE

Appearing Monday nights at the Moldy Fig Jazz Club

Beginning Monday, July 11, 2011

Time: 8pm - 12am

Cover - $5.00

THE MASTER DRUMMER BRINGS HIS INNOVATIVE ENSEMBLE INTO ONE OF THE FINEST ROOMS EVER CREATED.

The Moldy Fig Jazz Club is located at 178 Stanton Street between Clinton and Attorney.    Lower East Side, NY

Open from 5:00pm to 2:00am Sun. - Thur. and 5:00pm to 4:00am Fri. and Sat.

http://www.moldyfigjazzclub.com/       Phone:  646-559-2553 

Wade Barnes
Called, “The Future of Bebop (House of Blues, Review May 5, 2000), Wade Barnes is certainly considered by many to be one of the great drummers, and composers.  The Albany Times Union stated about his appearance at the 1997 Saratoga Jazz Festival, “Mr. Barnes has developed into a premier drummer, composer, and educator.” 

 Receiving a Master of Arts, in Music, Vermont College, Norwich University and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music, Empire State College, S.U.N.Y., and inHistory, Queens College, after years of study and performing in New York City, as a teenager, has facilitated a holistic conception which incorporates the entire history of American music. 

 Drummers, who were born in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries such as: Cornelius Tillman; Buddy Gilmore; Paul Barbarin; Baby Dodds; and Chick Webb have been extremely influential. Notwithstanding, Wade Barnes is commonly recognized as extending the tradition of the drums, pioneered by drummers Kenny Clarke, Max Roach, ‘Philly’ Joe Jones, and Roy Haynes. It has been stated, by many, that Mr. Barnes has the “swing of Philly Joe Jones and the technique of Buddy Rich.” Although all the musicians stated above have been profound influences, Wade Barnes has incorporated the ideas of these and others, to fashion his very distinct personal sound. 

 Mr. Barnes is the director of The Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble (a 17 member ensemble) noted for its unique sound. In addition, he leads smaller ensembles. Two of his other regular working bands are: Wade Barnes and The Bottom Line (a ten member ensemble); and Wade Barnes and Unit Structures. Mr. Barnes, also, performed with: “Doc” Cheatham; Earle Warren; Dicky Wells; Howard McGhee; Cecil Payne; Leonard Gaskin; Joe Knight; Franklin Skeets; Candido; Albert Dailey; Billy Mitchell; Benny Powell; Jimmy Garrison; Bob Crenshaw; Archie Shepp; George Coleman; James Spaulding; Sonny Fortune; Jon Faddis among others. 

 Mr. Barnes has performed in venues such as: The Smithsonian Institute; The JVC Festival (in New York City and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.); Sweet Basil, Slug’s Saloon, The Village Vanguard, Small’s; Fat Cat; and The Iridium, New York City; Larry’s Hideaway, Toronto; The Rising Sun, Montreal; Snug Harbor, Satchmo Summer Fest and Club Strut, Tiptina’s, Ashe Cultural Arts Center, New Orleans.

 His discography includes: Pragmatic Optimism, The Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble (360 Records); Passport To Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble (Progressive Records); The Brooklyn Four Plus One, Self-titled, (Progressive Records); The Sounds…They Show Us, The Wade Barnes Septet (360 Records); Bridgin’The Gap, The Brooklyn Conservatory Faculty Jazz Ensemble (360 Records); Deane’s Basics, Deane and The Jazz Masters (Progressive Records); In Your Eyes, Linda Presgrave (Metropolitan Records); Wild As The Wind, Pucci Amanda Jhones (CIMP Records); Fantasy For Orchestra, The Universal Jazz Symphonette (Independent).

 The Brooklyn Four Plus One Inc. has been awarded grants to conduct education programs from: The Charles Evans Foundation; The New York City Council and The Department of Cultural Affairs; The Music Performance Fund; The Vermont Arts Council; Vermont College; New England Life; and The Jazz Foundation Of America. The grants were awarded to The Brooklyn Four Plus One Inc. in order to administer music education programs created by Mr. Barnes. 

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NateKid & Alan Cumming Sing "April Showers"

July 15, 2011

 

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NateKid & Alan Cumming Sing "April Showers"

Tony winner Alan Cumming (The Good Wife, X2, Golden Eye, Spy Kids, Smurfs) and hip-hop jazz crooner NateKid sing the standard APRIL SHOWERS. The song reflects upon how, when one perseveres through difficult times, things get better, and often, more beautiful.  The slideshow is comprised of shots by many talented photographers at the top of their game.  (Wall Street Journal, NY Times etc)

It was recorded at Avatar Studio as part of "NateKid Jazz."  (NateKid's temporary divergence from fusing the standards with urban sensibility.) The piano solo is by David Cook (Michael Blanco, Arun Luthra, Sunny Jain, Alan Ferber, Sean Nowell, Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra, Bob Reynolds, Taylor Swift, Natasha Benningfield.)  Upright- Dmitry Gorodetsky, Drums- Lieven Venken.

The link to the slide show is 
http://www.natekid.com/April-Showers.htm

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Jazz at Turning Point-Sun July 17-Tommy Goodman Celebration Concert- session and schedule updates

July 14, 2011

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 JAZZ
at the

Turning Point Café

Piermont, N.Y.

 

An intimate setting ideal for jazz

Within minutes of NYC, NJ, Westchester, CT, Orange in Rockland

Easy, free parking.

Sunday July 17

7:30-11pm

Bon Voyage Celebration for Tommy Goodman

Legendary Musician and Original Jazz at Turning Point leader

Tommy Goodman, piano

Mark Hagan, bass;
Charles Descarfino, drums;

John Richmond, saxophone

And Many Special Guests!

No Music Charge
-donations suggested- no minimum

 

Monday Jazz Sessions

Mondays 8-11:30 pm

Hosted by Saxophonist John Richmond w/ Bob Meyer, drums

with weekly outstanding guest artists:

Mon July 18-Jay Azzolina, guitar; Ratzo Harris, bass

Mon July 25-Allen Farnham, piano; Mike McGuirk, bass

Open Jazz jam sessions are conducted in a customary fashion.

These have been great sessions

with many excellent jazz musicians participating.

 All Jazz instrumentalists and Jazz vocalists are invited to participate

and

All Music Patrons of all types are welcome!

(Sorry, but this is not a "showcase" or "open mike" format)

$5/ no minimum

 

 

Sunday July 31

7:30-10pm

Jazz Series Season Concert Finale

Dave Schnitter, sax; Cameron Brown, bass

James Weidman, piano; Anthony Pinciotti, drums;

Chris Pasin, trumpet; John Richmond, sax

one music charge- 2 sets- no minimum

$20

 

   

 

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Facebook-johnrichmondjazz

 

Twitter- jrichmondjazz

  

 

468 Piermont Ave. Piermont, N.Y. 10968

 

(845) 359-1089

www.turningpointcafe.com      www.johnrichmondjazz.com

 

 

Nice short video piece on TPC Jazz Series at Nyack.Patch.com

http://nyack.patch.com/articles/in-piermont-jazz-culture-isnt-hard-to-find#video-3037769 

 

Rockland World Radio Internet radio shows with interviews of

TPC Jazz Series artists -archived:

http://www.rocklandworldradio.com/program/jazz 

 

 

    

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Vlada @ The Bitter End, July 19th 10PM

July 14, 2011

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Tuesday, July 19, 10.00 pm
The Bitter End, NYC 
147 Bleecker Street, New York City

VLADA – Funk fo yo Soul
Vlada, lead vocals – Dave Archer, keys – Michael “Moon” Reuben, guitar – Charlie Torres, bass – Kevin Bregande, drums –  Matthew Carl, sax – Christine Vaindirlis, vocals 
Special Guests: The Chops Horns – Dave Watson, baritone sax – Jonathan Arons, trombone –  James Cage, trumpet

Building on the quality of his all-star album, Vlada knows how to create hot funky music that will move your soul. Vlada’s debut album “All About You” features a world-class line-up such as Grammy-Award winners Take 6, Kirk Whalum, Vinnie Colaiuta, Abraham Laboriel, and Paul Jackson Jr. But the temperature is turned up even higher when Vlada hits the stage. Fresh from gigging in Europe, Vlada is readying a US tour with his high-caliber band and this concert in NYC gives you the opportunity to check a soulful artist that is ready to embark on a highly promising career. Vlada will be joined by the legendary Chops Horns (Alicia Keys, John Legend, The Police, The Rolling Stones, Mariah Carey, and many more). You do not want to miss!

– Mike Rimmer (Cross Rhythms Radio/BBC, Birmingham UK)

COVER: $10


VLADA DEBUT ALBUM «All About You»
Featuring:
 Take 6, Kirk Whalum, Vinnie Colaiuta, Abraham Laboriel, Paul Jackson Jr.
Special Limited Time Offer: Deluxe CD and Instant Download for only $7.99 at... 


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Reminder: FIVE CLUBS in FOUR DAYS! Meet Ms. Tammy McCann In The Big Apple! JULY 16th - 19th

July 14, 2011

 

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FIVE CLUBS in FOUR DAYS!  Meet Ms. Tammy McCann In The Big Apple!  JULY 16th - 19th

Chicago Jazz Vocalist, Tammy McCann, will make her long-awaited New York City debut this summer with major performances at five of of the city’s most prestigious jazz clubs in July. She will be accompanied by a very select NYC All-Star Band, comprised of Bruce Barth (piano), Richie Goods (bass), Steve Williams (drums), and Joel Frahm (saxophone) and will be celebrating the recent release of her latest CD, Never Let Me Go. Tammy is an internationally experienced vocalist whose powerful, soulful, and versatile voice has been described in the Chicago Tribune as “.....a voice that soars in all registers, at all tempos, and on all occasions.”


The legendary pianist and composer, Ramsey Lewis has said of her: “For all those who like songs from the great

American Songbook sung by a talented performer who knows how to get the most out of them, check out Tammy McCann!”.

And the celebrated writer and critic, Stanley Crouch, has stated....”Here is a fully grown artist whose craft is enhanced

by integrity: not only a goal, but a great achievement in itself.”.


Tammy has collaborated with many extraordinary musicians and ensembles during her career, including Von Freeman,

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis and the great Ray Charles. Her majestic voice has been heard in concert halls throughout Europe and Russia, and her engagements in clubs and concerts in Chicago are consistently

“standing room only”, where she has been described at “the next great voice coming out of Chicago”. And now it is time

for New York to hear this extraordinary voice during her engagements in the “Big Apple!!

Catch Tammy at any or all of the following clubs: 

Saturday, July 16th: BIRDLAND Jazz Club. 315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY 10036; 
Phone: (212) 581-3080
Set Time: 6:00 PM
Cover: $20.00

Sunday, July 17th: BLUE NOTE Jazz Club. 131 West 3rd Street; New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 475-8592
Set Times: 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM
Cover: $24.50 (Includes Brunch, the Show and One drink)

Sunday, July 17th: METROPOLITAN ROOM. 34 West 22nd Street (between 5th and 6th Ave.); New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 206-0440
Set Time: 9:30 PM
Cover: $20.00 ( two drink minimum)

Monday, July 18th: DIZZY'S CLUB COCA COLA. 33 West 60th Street, 5th Fl; New York, NY 10019
Email: www.jalc.org
Phone: (212) 258-9595
Set Times: 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM
Cover: $20.00 (Students $10.00 w/valid Student ID)

Tuesday, July 19th: SMALLS Jazz Club.  DUO with Bruce Barth (Piano). 183 West 10th Street (corner of 7th Ave.); New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 252-5091
Set Time: 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Cover: $20.00

Contact For Tammy McCann
Mary Ann Topper, President
The Jazz Tree
Tel: (212) 475-0415
Fax: (212) 475-0502
maryann@thejazztree.com

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Dan Adler Trio at "Bar Next Door" Sunday, July 17

July 14, 2011

 

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DAN ADLER TRIO

Please Join me at La Lanterna (The Bar

 Next
 Door) 

Sunday, July 17, two sets @ 8 & 10pm

 

Hello Friends,

I hope your summer is going well. I wanted to invite you to a special trio gig this coming Sunday featuring some of my original music and some standards.

Dan Adler – Guitar

Yoshi Waki – Bass

Dan Aran – Drums

 

Sunday, July 17th

Two sets at 8 & 10pm


 

La Lanterna (The Bar Next Door)

http://lalanternacaffe.com/

129 MacDougal St.,

New York, NY 10012 
[ Click To See Google Map ]


Check out some video clips from my CD "Back To The Bridge" with Joey DeFrancesco:


 

For more details, please check the website:

http://danadler.com



NANCY VALENTINE ALL STRAYHORN EVENING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD at The KITANO

July 13, 2011

 

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ALL STRAYHORN EVENING

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2011

NANCY VALENTINE

FEATURING: 

John di Martino - Piano

Ed Howard - Bass

 Victor Jones -  Drums

Harry Allen - Tenor Sax

 

TWO SETS:   8PM  & 10PM

RESERVATIONS ADVISED - TEL#: 212-885-7119

 

 NO COVER CHARGE 

$15.00 MINIMUM ON FOOD OR BEVERAGE

 GREAT FOOD AMERICAN & JAPANESE MENU

 

EARLY ARRIVALS 7PM RECEIVE PREFERRED SEATING


THE KITANO HOTEL

66 PARK AVENUE & EAST 38TH STREET

 NEW YORK, NEW YORK

212-885-7119

http://kitano.com/522/Bar_Lounge


 

Nancy Valentine is a straight-ahead jazz vocalist who weaves an emotional story with each song.  She gets deeply intimate with the intent of the composer making the music a memorable experience to take home with you.........truly, a lovely, LOVESOME thing!!!!!



 

http://www.nancyvalentinejazz.com/ 

 

 

 

Nancy Valentine’s sumptuous voice is THE perfect garment for Billy Strayhorn’s melodies!

   John di Martino    composer, arranger, jazz pianist

 

Nancy Valentine sings Strayhorn with a depth of feeling which the music demands!  She shades his melodies with multicolored blues and tells their stories with a subtle, lyrical honesty inviting you into the music.  This is a special one!

    Tamir Hendelman    jazz pianist, arranger, composer, educator

 

Nancy Valentine is a consummate professional with a unique approach in her delivery of lyrics. She is also fun to work with and her singing encompasses perfection and warmth.

    Jim Czak    engineer – Nola Recording Studios, NYC

 

Nancy has a wonderful feeling and I love her voice.  I think she sounds great!   

    Sheila Jordan    jazz vocalist

 

Nancy has a vision of how a song is supposed to go and she makes it happen that way....it comes out that way.  The only other singer that does that is Annie Ross.  No singer sings like that anymore.  No singer sings like that today....perfectionist!

    Warren Vache    jazz cornetist, educator

 

It’s rare to meet such a combination of a voice this beautiful with a person behind it so disciplined yet passionate.  Add to this,  carefully selected sets of some of the best music ever written and you have Nancy Valentine and the gig you can’t miss.  She’s the real thing!

    Boris Koslov    jazz bassist, Mingus Big Band, Mingus Dynasty

 

As an expressive, tasteful and versatile jazz singer, Nancy has a very appealing voice that is quite haunting.  She is a perfect match for the music of Billy Strayhorn.  A memorable singer who is poised to make an important impact on the music scene.

    Scott Yanow    jazz commentator, writer, reviewer, editor

 

Nancy has the essence of a very accomplished musician.  Her intuition, bona fide musicianship and tons of soul, skills most technically gifted musicians would trade in a minute for just an ounce of Nancy’s expression.  What she has can’t be taught!

    Bob Stoloff    jazz vocalist, Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Mass. 

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Reminder: Carole Troll Appearing at Metropolitan Room Thursday July 14, 2011 at 9:30pm

July 13, 2011

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On Thursday July 14, 2011 at 9:30pm,  join Carole Troll along with Joe Vincent Tranchina on piano, Sasha Mogilevich on drums, Ethan Mann on guitar and Scott Ritchie on bass as they take a musical journey and meet “At the Corner of Jazz and Songbook!”  


Ms. Troll will pay tribute to the songs and vocalists that have influenced artists and fans ofjazz and songbook worldwide!  Carole Troll is an accomplished vocalist, actress and writer who has appeared in numerous commercials, television, theater and film projects. 

 Join Carole and her quartet of exceptional musicians at the legendary Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Tickets are $15.00 and are available by calling 212-206-0440 or online at www.metropolitanroom.com.   



http://caroletroll.com/

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