http://www.nublu.net/jazzfestival.php
Friday, October 30, 2009
Go Home @ Jazz Standard 10/29/09
I didn't want to miss this, so I made sure to get to the very first set of the run. Yeah, it was so incredibly worth it. I am very happy. They played tunes from a cd they just released. Ben said it's so good he's offering a money back guarantee. I bought it and it's true. It's awesome. It's of course even more awesome to see them live. This is an awesome ensemble. I also love the instrumentation. This is one incredible band where everyone is so on top of their game.
Thursday - Sunday October 29 - November 1
Go Home
Ben Goldberg – clarinet
Curtis Fowlkes – trombone
Charlie Hunter – guitar
Scott Amendola – drums
Go Home brings together Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola’s rootsy, hard-driving grooves with the astute, lyrical interplay of Curtis Fowlkes and Ben Goldberg. This endlessly adventurous quartet builds its improvisations upon Goldberg’s spacious melodies, and the result charts the clarinetist/composer’s creative journey from the esoteric realms of the avant-garde to the simple pleasures of syncopation and melody.
Thursday - Sunday October 29 - November 1
Go Home
Ben Goldberg – clarinet
Curtis Fowlkes – trombone
Charlie Hunter – guitar
Scott Amendola – drums
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Dee Pop @ Local 169 10/28/09
I was tired and didn't think I could stay for much of this. But then I heard them setting up and saw is was going to be avant-rock and I would probably have to stay longer than originally intended.
It was intense. Gary Lucas plays electric and acoustic guitars hooked up to a bunch of pedals. He also has a table full of effects boxes. Dee is a pretty intense drummer. There was the 2nd baritone of the night and an electric bass who did a little bit of vocals. When you put that all together you get some pretty intense avant rock.
They started at 9:30, which meant a quick 15 minute setchange. I tore myself away at 10:15. I had a good time. I would have liked to have stayed for the 3rd set, which included Mike Pride, but I just couldn't do it.
It was intense. Gary Lucas plays electric and acoustic guitars hooked up to a bunch of pedals. He also has a table full of effects boxes. Dee is a pretty intense drummer. There was the 2nd baritone of the night and an electric bass who did a little bit of vocals. When you put that all together you get some pretty intense avant rock.
They started at 9:30, which meant a quick 15 minute setchange. I tore myself away at 10:15. I had a good time. I would have liked to have stayed for the 3rd set, which included Mike Pride, but I just couldn't do it.
9pm Billion Dollar Quartet: Gary Lucas, Dave Sewelson, Felice Rosser, Dee Pop
10pm Jason Stein, Kirk Knufke, Mike Pride
Renku @ Local 169 10/28/09
This was an incredibly awesome set. Each member of this trio is extremely talented. I loved it all. I stood up front and danced and was really into it. I got there just before 8:30 and they were already on. They played until 9:15. I got the feeling it was a long set, but I don't know for sure.
8pm Renku w/Michael Attias, John Hebert, Satoshi Takeishi
8pm Renku w/Michael Attias, John Hebert, Satoshi Takeishi
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Han Bennink @ Drom 10/26/09
It was stellar. Han played just one snare drum and whatever was immediately around him, the chair, the floor, the drumstick in his mouth, etc. Michael Moore played sax, clarinet, and bass clarinet. He was phenomenal. Will Holshouser on accordion was equally great. It wasn't that out there, but definitely creative. Sometimes there would be an Irish jig or some other structured, familiar music in the middle of a piece. There were some quieter moments, but also a lot of lively moments that had me dancing.
It was about two 40 minute sets. Good stuff!
Sun 10/25:
Han Bennink, Will Holshouser & Michael Moore at DROM
@ 7pm, $12
Ever since the demise of the legendary Trio Clusone (Han Bennink, Michael Moore and Ernst Reijseger) in 1998, the scene has been anxiously awaiting a vehicle for the composer/arranger Michael Moore and the raucous Han Bennink to carry on with the unique melodic, harmonic and at times rambunctious music that transported and delighted audiences for years. Finally, Han and Michael found the ideal "Third Man", accordionist Will Holshouser. They made their debut tour in March 2008 through Europe and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The Third Man Trio will be touring the USA in October 2009 and will be recording the first of what will assuredly be many blissful and exuberant albums.
It was about two 40 minute sets. Good stuff!
Sun 10/25:
Han Bennink, Will Holshouser & Michael Moore at DROM
@ 7pm, $12
Ever since the demise of the legendary Trio Clusone (Han Bennink, Michael Moore and Ernst Reijseger) in 1998, the scene has been anxiously awaiting a vehicle for the composer/arranger Michael Moore and the raucous Han Bennink to carry on with the unique melodic, harmonic and at times rambunctious music that transported and delighted audiences for years. Finally, Han and Michael found the ideal "Third Man", accordionist Will Holshouser. They made their debut tour in March 2008 through Europe and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The Third Man Trio will be touring the USA in October 2009 and will be recording the first of what will assuredly be many blissful and exuberant albums.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Incus Festival @ Abrons Art Center 10/17/09
I got there at 8:15 and there were already interesting very high squeaky sounds coming from John Zorn's sax. I went in and got a seat in the 3rd row on the right. Only a little bit of Cyro and later Susie was blocked from my view due to the electronics/keyboard equipment in front of it.
The first piece was with John Zorn, Cyro Baptista, and Fred Frith. It was outstanding and I knew the whole show would be.
Next piece had George Lewis, Milford Graves on drums, dance, stomp, vocals, and Richard Teitelbaum on electronics. It was so awesome. I loved it all, especially the drumming. Graves is a lot of fun.
Then there was an awesome Fred Frith/Susie Ibarra duo. I haven't seen her in a long time. I remember seeing her in the listings, but I didn't make any of those. Still, I feel like she hasn't been around NYC like she used to, when I was first getting into creative music. This was a stellar duo piece.
I never knew about Min Xiao Fen, thank God I do now. She and Cyro did this amazing duo. It seemed like they were born to play together. I could say that about Frith and Ibarra as well. This piece was one of my favorites. Cryo and Min were in sync a lot. Cyro started on the barimbau and Min on the smaller lute. They went into vocals around the same time. Min has a mic hooked up to an electronic board. She's awesome and I have to look out for her more.
Next we had John Zorn, George Lewis, and Fred Frith. It was stellar.
I like how they did the grand finale. It started out as a Graves solo. Soon Susie Ibarra joined the stage. Then Cyro came out on the tambourine. They kept joining one by one. It was an awesome piece!
Yes, the whole thing was extra special and awesome. I'm sorry to say I didn't get back into the city in time for the Sun night show. Oh well.
INCUS FESTIVAL October 17 & 18 8 pm$25 $40 two-concert combination ticket
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/679785
Two diverse, breathtaking evenings of musical fireworks to celebrate Incus Records, one of the world's most important improvisation based record labels. Each night features the musical luminaries Cyro Baptista, Min Xiao Fen, Fred Frith, Milford Graves, Susie Ibarra, George Lewis, Richard Teitelbaum, and John Zorn. Doors will open at 7:30 pm.Jay WegmanDirector, Abrons Arts CenterHenry Street Settlement466 Grand StreetNew York, NY 10002212.598.0400 x. 220www.abronsartscenter.org
The first piece was with John Zorn, Cyro Baptista, and Fred Frith. It was outstanding and I knew the whole show would be.
Next piece had George Lewis, Milford Graves on drums, dance, stomp, vocals, and Richard Teitelbaum on electronics. It was so awesome. I loved it all, especially the drumming. Graves is a lot of fun.
Then there was an awesome Fred Frith/Susie Ibarra duo. I haven't seen her in a long time. I remember seeing her in the listings, but I didn't make any of those. Still, I feel like she hasn't been around NYC like she used to, when I was first getting into creative music. This was a stellar duo piece.
I never knew about Min Xiao Fen, thank God I do now. She and Cyro did this amazing duo. It seemed like they were born to play together. I could say that about Frith and Ibarra as well. This piece was one of my favorites. Cryo and Min were in sync a lot. Cyro started on the barimbau and Min on the smaller lute. They went into vocals around the same time. Min has a mic hooked up to an electronic board. She's awesome and I have to look out for her more.
Next we had John Zorn, George Lewis, and Fred Frith. It was stellar.
I like how they did the grand finale. It started out as a Graves solo. Soon Susie Ibarra joined the stage. Then Cyro came out on the tambourine. They kept joining one by one. It was an awesome piece!
Yes, the whole thing was extra special and awesome. I'm sorry to say I didn't get back into the city in time for the Sun night show. Oh well.
INCUS FESTIVAL October 17 & 18 8 pm$25 $40 two-concert combination ticket
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/679785
Two diverse, breathtaking evenings of musical fireworks to celebrate Incus Records, one of the world's most important improvisation based record labels. Each night features the musical luminaries Cyro Baptista, Min Xiao Fen, Fred Frith, Milford Graves, Susie Ibarra, George Lewis, Richard Teitelbaum, and John Zorn. Doors will open at 7:30 pm.Jay WegmanDirector, Abrons Arts CenterHenry Street Settlement466 Grand StreetNew York, NY 10002212.598.0400 x. 220www.abronsartscenter.org
Som @ Nublu 10/16/09
I found about this when I was leaving The Stone. Tablas, mandalin, soprano sax/flute. What's not to love? They also had a keyboard player, a drummer, an amazing bongo player, and 2 special guests. One was a vocalist for the 1st portion of the 1st piece. The other played a classical Indian instrument that is similar to a canartic violin. I see it's called a sarangi. It was awesome and a lot of fun. I can't get over how great the mandolin was. They were all awesome. It was a very good move on my part.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147532908058&ref=mf
Maestro Snehasish Mozumder - Mandolin & SOM in ConcertPresented by Liftoff Records
Host: HARMONYOM - Indian Classical Music - New York
Type: Music/Arts - Concert
Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 9:30pm - 11:30pm
Location: NuBLu
Street: 62 Avenue C (Between 4/5 Street)
Liftoff Records presents Snehasish Mozumder - doubleneck mandolin and SOM in concert.
Fantastic performance tonight from Som with special guest Ramesh Misra on Sarangi!
Featuring:
Snehasish Mozumder - doubleneck mandolin
Sameer Gupta - tabla
Vin Scialla - drums, frame drums
Nick Gianni - saxophone, flute
Bopa King Carre - bongos, percussion
Aaron Whitby - piano, keys
SOM recently performed at Lincoln Center Festival.
click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8-pHs8BhVc
Snehasish Mozumder, an exploratory string virtuoso, expands the boundaries of the mandolin instrument. Classical and jazz fusion’s Snehasish Mozumder’s double-neck mandolin is at the center of a band SOM, that swings it North Indian style. His talent comes from the sublime human voice he coaxes from his instrument - be it an Indian melody, a haunting Celtic rendering or something completely different. He, together with his guest accompanists, improvises on North Indian classical style ragas shaped around harmonious melodies. His bassy North Indian vocal phrasings elevate his music beyond global boundaries. A highlight of Snehasish’s career includes sharing the stage with musicians such as Eric Clapton while in Ravi Shankar’s Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall Concert For George in 2002. He hit Andy Donnelly’s Top Ten in Penguin Eggs Magazine and is among a new generation of recognized Indian classical musicians coming from the Indian subcontinent today. Snehasish enthusiastically shares his talent and innovations with diverse artists and audiences all over the world and is regularly on tour in Europe and the US.
http://www.somintrance.com/
For direction:
http://www.nublu.net/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147532908058&ref=mf
Maestro Snehasish Mozumder - Mandolin & SOM in ConcertPresented by Liftoff Records
Host: HARMONYOM - Indian Classical Music - New York
Type: Music/Arts - Concert
Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 9:30pm - 11:30pm
Location: NuBLu
Street: 62 Avenue C (Between 4/5 Street)
Liftoff Records presents Snehasish Mozumder - doubleneck mandolin and SOM in concert.
Fantastic performance tonight from Som with special guest Ramesh Misra on Sarangi!
Featuring:
Snehasish Mozumder - doubleneck mandolin
Sameer Gupta - tabla
Vin Scialla - drums, frame drums
Nick Gianni - saxophone, flute
Bopa King Carre - bongos, percussion
Aaron Whitby - piano, keys
SOM recently performed at Lincoln Center Festival.
click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8-pHs8BhVc
Snehasish Mozumder, an exploratory string virtuoso, expands the boundaries of the mandolin instrument. Classical and jazz fusion’s Snehasish Mozumder’s double-neck mandolin is at the center of a band SOM, that swings it North Indian style. His talent comes from the sublime human voice he coaxes from his instrument - be it an Indian melody, a haunting Celtic rendering or something completely different. He, together with his guest accompanists, improvises on North Indian classical style ragas shaped around harmonious melodies. His bassy North Indian vocal phrasings elevate his music beyond global boundaries. A highlight of Snehasish’s career includes sharing the stage with musicians such as Eric Clapton while in Ravi Shankar’s Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall Concert For George in 2002. He hit Andy Donnelly’s Top Ten in Penguin Eggs Magazine and is among a new generation of recognized Indian classical musicians coming from the Indian subcontinent today. Snehasish enthusiastically shares his talent and innovations with diverse artists and audiences all over the world and is regularly on tour in Europe and the US.
http://www.somintrance.com/
For direction:
http://www.nublu.net/
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