Today and tomorrow APAP SHOWCASES, New York!!

APAP SHOWCASES  2 DAYS. 20+ BANDS. JAZZ NON STOP SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 STARTING AT 12:30 P.M. YAMAHA ARTIST SERVICES 689 FIFTH AVENUE, 3RD FL. entrance on 54th Street NEW YORK, NY  Visit me at APAP Americas Hall I, Booth 1403     Matthew Whitaker Set Time: 1pm Presented by:  PassionMusic-Michelle Taylor   Musician, composer and arranger, Matthew Whitaker will demonstrate why he is in demand, why jazz taste makers and those in the know are talking about him and why Yamaha just endorsed him, making him the youngest pianist ever to have been added to their roster of elite artists. Matthew and his quartet will perform jazz classics and original material.   News Flash!  Matthew was the first place winner on Showtime at the Apollo hosted by Steve Harvey on Fox TV!     The Singular Sarah Vaughan Andy Milne & LaTanya Hall Set Times: 1:30pm & 3pm   Pianist Andy Milne and vocalist LaTanya Hall celebrate the life of Sarah Vaughan.  From her earliest hits to her later adventurous forays, Milne and Hall plumb the depths of Sarah's musical legacy in this personal exploration of the divine one. Veterans of the mainstream and creative jazz and pop scenes, the husband/wife team offer an intimate portrayal.   Andy and LaTanya repeat their performance at 3:00           Tony Tixier Set Time:  2:00    His second CD "Dream Pursuit" was called "a revelation" by Jazz Magazine.  French born Pianist Tony Tixier will soon release his third album featuring Karl McComas-Reichl and Tommy Crane. Now a resident of New York, Tony and his trio have already toured internationally as well as throughout the United States.  Tony stands out as a critically acclaimed composer both with jazz as well as classical compositions.                     Barb Jungr and John McDaniel Sing the Beatles Set Time: 2:30   "One of the best nightclub singers in the world" Time Out New York.  Multi award winning British vocalist performs with Broadway giant John McDaniel (Emmy, Tony and Grammy awards) in their acclaimed Beatles collection.  "There are two astute minds at work here.  Jungr's "thinking person's cabaret" approach...McDaniel's taut piano arrangements...rise to the challenge adding bold harmonic and rhythmic twists."  Sunday Times, London         Laurence Hobgood presents "tesseterra" Set Time: 3:30 to 4:20   Grammy (R) winner and Yamaha Artist, virtuoso pianist and master composer/arranger Laurence Hobgood presents "tesseterra", his exciting new program for jazz trio and string quartet.  Audiences have been wowed by these "reimagined standards" from Cole Porter to Sting, Hoagy Carmichael to Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder, the pairing of Laurence's world class trio and string quartet is a winner!             Barb Jungr & Matt Baker Sing "Sting" Set Time: 4:30   Barb  previews a new set of Sting songs with rising star jazz pianist Matt Baker.  "Barb Jungr's art makes a grand argument for her being the most innovative singers in jazz since Cassandra Wilson". All About Jazz.  "Exquisite"  Jazz Times. About Matt:  "The Australian Piano Whiz"  New York Times.  "Swings confidently, full of clever reharmonizations and hip syncopation".  Jazz Times           The Baylor Project Set Time: 5:00    A husband. A wife.  An astonshing debut.  Steeped in the heart and soul of jazz, Marcus and Jean Baylor's highly anticipated collaboration showcases the grace and glory, versatility and virtuosity of a truly extraordinary musical union.  As the children of Pastors, Marcus and Jean's musical roots were planted deep within the church, and it was there that the road was paved for the influence of gospel, blues, soul and jazz to make its mark.  Their album,"The Journey" will be released February 10, 2017.           Humanity Quartet Set Time:  5:30   Brainchild of world renowned drummer/percussionist Leon Parker, the Humanity Quartet, featuring Sean Smith (b), Joel Frahm (s) and Peter Bernstein (g), is a uniquely cooperative jazz ensemble comprised of a special generation of musicians who celebrate having known each other and sharing music together for 30 years.

SHOWCASE OF TREMENDOUS ARTISTS SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017 STARTING AT 3:00 P.M. HILTON HOTEL, NYC 53rd & SIXTH AVENUE REGENT PARLOR, SECOND FLOOR Brubeck Brothers Set Time: 3pm   Chris & Dan Brubeck have been making music together nearly all their lives.  Drummer Dan and Bassist/Trombonist Chris have played a variety of styles in many groups, with their father and their dynamic Brubeck Brothers Quartet, with Guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb.  The BBQ's style is rooted in straight ahead jazz, but their concerts reveal an inherent ability to explore odd time signatures while integrating the influences of Funk, Blues & World Music.           Christine Tobin Set Time: 3:30pm The Irish born, multi-award winning vocalist & composer is now based in New York, having been an integral part of the London scene for many years.  Her unique, rich sound was described by the Guardian as 'Tobin's 24 carat voice'.  Her expressive range acknowledges finely acquired folk, jazz and 20th century classical influences.  She can be junkyard blues philosopher, or snappy beat seductress, a conduit for exquisite zen-like harmonies, or reflective Americana.     Polly Gibbons Set Time: 4pm   British Jazz/Soul vocalist and composer, Polly Gibbons, makes her APAP Debut performing material chosen from her second CD forRESONANCE RECORDS (2017 Spring Release). She just completed two major tours in the UK as the Support Act for both George Benson and Gladys Knight, including two performances with these icons at Royal Albert Hall in London.  "...this one is a Star!"  Johnny Mandel Polly repeats her performance at 7:00        Kathy Kosins Set Time: 4:30pm "Uncovered Soul" is catapulting Detroit singer Kathy Kosins from mainstream jazz to groove-oriented soul.  The songs on the album represent the musical landscape of 60s and 70s Detroit.  And the fact that she is supported by Gregory Porter's producer Kamau Kenyatta only makes this effort even more exciting and enthralling.  With him at her side, she let's her soul and groove basics run free.         Eugenie Jones Set Time: 5pm   Winner, NW Vocalist of the Year, NW Recording of the Year, and &JazzWeek Top 50 Artist, Eugenie Jones, brings her "smoke and satin" vocals to the stage!  Join us for captivating renditions of the classics you love & original straight ahead tunes that have earned Jones critical acclaim as a gifted storyteller & authentic, mainstream songress.     https://www.reverbnation.com/eugeniejones/songs       Julie Michels Set Time: 5:30pm   This consummate storyteller...jazz vocalist Julie Michels previews her upcoming release of the"Lyle Lovett Project".  Produced by Mark Ruffin and supported by world renown jazz musicians, Lovett's music takes a decidely "jazzy" turn. Known for her jazz adaptations from many different styles, join Julie Michaels at her APAP showcase for a preview.  This music really "swings'.         Royal Bopsters Set Time: 6pm   The Royal Bopsters Project is a multi-generational "Vocalese Summit" uniting singers Holli Ross, Amy London, Dylan Pramuk and Pete McGuinness.  Their Motema Recordsrelease earned 4 1/2 stars in Downbeat Magazine, hitting many Top CD lists of 215 and earning international acclaim.  With artistry that speaks for itself, the Royal Bopsters are joined by Special Guest Bob Dorough for their "certain to thrill" APAP showcase.             Ron McCurdy Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz Set Time: 6:30pm   Ron McCurdy's Jazz Quartet and multimedia presentation of Langston Hughes' epic jazz poem "Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods of Jazz" was voted "Live Experience of the Year" at the 2016 Jazz FM Awards (London,UK).  With a message that resonates as strongly today as ever - it's a fabulous celebration of Jazz music, spoken word and visuals.  A "must-see" show.         Polly Gibbons Set Time: 7pm   British Jazz/Soul vocalist and composer, Polly Gibbons, makes her APAP Debut performing material chosen from her second CD forRESONANCE RECORDS (2017 Spring Release). She just completed two major tours in the UK as the Support Act for both George Benson and Gladys Knight, including two performances with these icons at Royal Albert Hall in London.  "...this one is a Star!"  Johnny Mandel           Breckerville Set Time: 7:30pm   Breckerville is a unique jazz sextet dedicated to celebrating the music of the Brecker Brothers, trumpeter Randy and the late great saxophonist Michael.  Collectively their music has transcended the boundaries of contemporary jazz forever.  Breckerville continues to push the musical boundaries by embellishing on their compositions through Jazz Education events and concert performances.         Antoinette Montague Experience Set Time: 8pm   "Antoinette is a musical force of nature...her message of love, unity and soul brought the crowd to their feet at the 2016 Charlie Parker Festival, because they recognized they had met the Great Jazz Woman, and that their spirits had been truly rescued."  Marion Cowings         Don Braden Set Time: 8:30pm   Tenor Saxophonist Don Braden will present works from his upcoming album entitled, "Earth, Wind and Wonder" featuring songs from the songbooks of both Earth, Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder.  Always a crowd pleaser, Don uses his incredible musicianship to arrange these songs into contemporary jazz standards.       Matthew Whitaker Set Time: 9pm   Musician, composer and arranger, Matthew Whitaker will demonstrate during his APAP showcase, why he is in demand, why jazz taste makers and those in the know are talking about him and why Yamaha just endorsed him, making him the youngest pianist ever to have been added to their roster of elite artists. Matthew and his quartet will perform jazz classics and original material.       Alexis Morrast Set Time: 9:30pm   15 year old phenomena, youngest of six, began singing at the age of three in Church.  Quickly her love for music grew adding different genres from country, blues, R&B, Neo Soul, jazz and pop; helping to distinguish her voice that is textured and pure, reflecting some of the all time greats with a style and sound she has made her own.  Alexis and her trio are a composition of melodious music!       Oakland Stroke Set Time: 10pm   Experience the sound and soul of Tower of Power! Oakland Stroke recreates the sound and soul of fabled Bay Area band, Tower of Power.  Hear TOP classics like: You're Still a Young Man, Down to he Nightclub, You've Got to Funkifize, and many more. Oakland Stroke is a smokin' 10 piece band, including a 5 man horn section, the same lineup Tower of Power uses live to this day.         Marisa Ronstadt Set Time: 10:30pm   Marisa Ronstadt hails from a talented family based in Arizona whose name was made famous by her cousin, the multiplatinum recording artist, Linda Ronstadt.  A performer at the age of seven, Marisa's musical tastes are rooted in mariachi, R&B, soul, and rock, but like many Mexican-American's raised in the U.S. her influences range from Lola Bertran and Pedro Infante to the Beatles and Marvin Gaye.           Igor Butman Orchestra Set Time: 11pm   The Igor Butman Big Band, an outfit of virtuosos... display their mastery of post-Dizzy Gillespie jazz orchestra language, rendering both bright numbers and ballads with the precision, flair and swing of the Atomic-era Basie Band on steroids and a "We will crush you" attitude reminiscent of the better editions of the Buddy Rich Orchestra.

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