In recent years, Kris Davis has emerged as one of the most talented pianists and composers of her generation working in New York City. Her projects have become increasingly ambitious and exploratory, even as she develops a richer musicality in her compositions. There is a freshness in her approach, and while there is a thread
Winter Jazzfest (Jan 7-11) has a promising list of performers this year (a full listing is available here). I have highlighted some of the most exciting bands below: January 10 (Friday): Judson Church (beginning at 6:15 pm) Mary Halvorson Septet Peter Brötzmann Trio with Jason Adasiewicz, Hamid Drake Improvised Round Robin Duets NYU Law School
January has an unusually long list of amazing concerts (a full list is available here). I would like to highlight these in particular: Jan 4: Yoni Kretzmer 2Bass Quartet with Sean Conly, Reuben Radding, Mike Pride and guest Assif Tsahar at Ibeam Brooklyn 8:30 pm Jan 4: Mary Halvorson Quintet with Jonathan Finlayson, Jon Irabagon,
Eric Dolphy – In Europe, vol. 1 (Prestige, 1963) [vinyl] Federico Ughi – Songs for Four Cities (Skycap, 2012) Nate Wooley – [8] Syllables (Peira, 2013) LARK – self-titled (Skirl, 2013) Andrew Hill – Point of Departure (Blue Note, 1964) [vinyl] Eric Dolphy – Out to Lunch (Blue Note, 1964) [vinyl] Ches Smith and These
Band: Keefe Jackson, Christoph Erb, and Tomeka Reid, Plus Nate Wooley Videographer: Kevin Reilly [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDaLvQGS0JE&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G1i4XBRgLA&w=560&h=315]
Band: Joe Morris, Stephen Haynes, Ingrid Laubrock Videographer: Kevin Reilly [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaBZYo7RNFE&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyoueVI2snY&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n62lbR9u88s&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEocnj4hGTQ&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uodi_Goxv_g&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Wm-lkL5HA&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bUzFPeVzpk&w=560&h=315]
Band: Ingrid Laubrock, Philip Greenlief Videographer: Kevin Reilly [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwLGpLHPARs&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Up67NG0-kU&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVOf1h1fNYg&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C4R7RDE5Jo&w=560&h=315]
Band: Chris Pitsiokos, Tim Dahl, Mike Pride Videographer: Don Mount 1st Set [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn5-irgPOMQ&w=560&h=315] 2nd Set [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBUh9CbNl7o&w=560&h=315]
Leader: collaborative Years Active: 2013-present Personnel: Ingrid Laubrock: tenor & soprano saxophones Ralph Alessi: trumpet Kris Davis: piano Tom Rainey: drums Albums: self-titled (Skirl, 2014) Live Performances: Date Venue Media 2014 Jun 24 The Stone 2013 Oct 26 Cornelia Street Café Jun 16 Cabrini Green Urban Meadow (Red Hook Jazz
Playlist for the past week: William Hooker – The Firmament Fury (Silkheart, 1989) Transit (J. Arnal, S. Misterka, R. Radding, N. Wooley) – self-titled (Clean Feed, 2005) William Hooker – Tibet (Ummo, 1996) William Hooker – Hard Time (Squealer, 2001) Bojan Vuletic (Recomposing Art: performed by N. Wooley & Mivos Quartet) – Atemwende (Ignoring Gravity,
