sábado, 7 de enero de 2017

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.  
 
 

 
 
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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jueves, 5 de enero de 2017

Troy Roberts, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Robert Hurst, Silvano Monasterios new CD "Tales & Tones"

Troy Roberts
Tales & Tones
TROY ROBERTS – tenor & soprano saxophones
SILVANO MONASTERIOS – piano

ROBERT HURST – acoustic bass

JEFF ‘TAIN’ WATTS – drums
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BIOGRAPHY BRIEF 
Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has received numerous awards including 3 consecutive DownBeat Jazz Soloist Awards, aGrammy Nomination medal, and was the only Australian semi-finalist in the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. Graduating with a Bachelor of Music at the young age of 19, he has performed around Europe and the US extensively with artists such as: James Morrison, Aretha Franklin, Christian McBride, Sammy Figueroa, Dave Douglas, Orrin Evans and Kurt Elling to name a few, and also completed a Masters Degree at The University of Miami. In 2012, he shared the stage in an international septet comprised of jazz giants Wayne Shorter, Richard Bona, Vinnie Colaiuta and Zakir Hussein for Herbie Hancock’s launch of the first ever International Jazz Day at The UN, NYC. More recently he was also part of Hancock’s 2014 International Jazz Day held in Osaka, Japan performing with jazz luminaries such as Gregory Porter, Marcus Miller, Roy Hargrove, Esperanza Spaulding, Sheila E, John Scofield and Dee Dee Bridgewater. Troy is based in New York City and maintains a busy performance and recording schedule around the globe with some of the greatest jazz artists of today. He’s a regular member of The Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts Quartet, The Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts ‘Blue 5’, is also the newest member ofJoey DeFrancesco’s new quartet, ‘The People’, and is currently celebrating his 7th record as a leader, Tales & Tones (Inner Circle Music).
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CD Description 
Troy Roberts is a New York City based Australian saxophonist who maintains a busy performance and recording schedule with some of the greatest jazz artists of today. He’s a regular member of The Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts Quartet, The Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts ‘Blue 5’, and is also the newest member of Joey DeFrancesco’s new quartet, ‘The People.’ Roberts’ 7th release, Tales & Tones is an acoustic quartet adventure, featuring a powerhouse rhythm section comprised of his long time collaborator, Venezuelan born pianist Silvano Monasterios, along with two of the most important names in jazz today; Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts on the drums and Robert Hurst on acoustic bass – both of whom bring more than just their jazz royalty to Roberts’ original compositions and arrangements. The tone of this record ranges from hard swinging to pensive at times, while casually unwrapping the various tales via musical conversation amongst four great minds.



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lunes, 2 de enero de 2017

Update APAP/Jazzconnect Showcase January 8th...Open to the Public!

You Are Cordially Invited
Outside in Music is proud to present our first annual showcase, featuring some of the amazing artist's that are part of our label! All attendees will be able to connect with the artist's directly, and secure booking information and availability.
12:40-1pm Act 1 
Curtis Stewart
1:10pm-1:30pm Act 2
Nick Finzer
Holding his audiences “spellbound” with his “warm, clear sound…sparkling rhythmic energy,” “soulful improvisation” and “prodigious technique,” Curtis has performed as a soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra, in Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. (New Amsterdam Times, The Morning Call, SoundWordSight) He has made chamber music appearances at Zankel Hall, and the Newport Jazz Festival, and received special mention from Jazz Times, and Downbeat Magazines. STRAD Magazine.  His ensembles perform frequently at Carnegie Hall, The Blue Note, National Public Radio, Rochester Jazz Festival, NYC SummerStage, BAM, The PUBLIC Theater, Lincoln Center, Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe
An award-winning composer, arranger, and trombonist, Finzer is bringing the joy and power of Jazz to both traditional fans and the most modern 21st century audiences. He’s on a mission to be a passionate voice defining the sound of Jazz in this age while also bringing street cred to the trombone with a bold, tight sound.  Finzer has performed at top Jazz clubs and concert halls with Wynton Marsalis’ Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Lucas Pino’s No Net Nonet, Ryan Truesdell's Gil Evans Project, Bob Stewart’s Double Quartet, Frank Wess, Terrell Stafford, Lewis Nash, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Walt Weiskopf, Slide Hampton, Frank Kimbrough, Carl Allen, Steve Turre
1:40pm - 2pm Act 3
Chris Ziemba
An avid educator as well as performer, Chris is currently a teaching artist with the New York Jazz Symposium (www.nyjazzed.com), founded by drummer Carl Allen, with whom he has been able to give back to students at regular jazz intensives in Melbourne, Australia and San Jose, CA. He is also a teaching artist with the Institute for Creative Music (www.ifcmusic.org), an organization which specializes in presenting clinics and residencies on jazz and improvised music across the US. Ziemba also holds a teaching position at York College of the City University of New York. Hailing from Buffalo, NY Chris received his Bachelor’s Degrees in Jazz Performance and Music Education as well as his Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance, from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. He is a recent graduate of the Juilliard School, where he completed an Artist Diploma in Jazz Studies.
2:10pm-230pm Act 4
Jimmy OConnell
Originally from the Metro Detroit Area, Jimmy O’Connell has quickly established himself as an in demand trombone player on the NYC jazz scene. Relocated to New York in 2009, O’Connell pursued and attained a Master’s Degree from the Manhattan School of Music, and has since been performing around NYC and the tri-state area. He has performed at some of NYC’s premiere venues such Carnegie Hall, the Blue Note, Smalls, and many others as both a leader and a sideman, and has shared the stage with some of the greatest living jazz musicians like Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Paquito D’Rivera, and Randy Brecker.
2:40pm-3pm Act 5 
Philippe Lemm Trio
Philippe Lemm performs on drum set and percussion alike, covering a broad range of styles reflecting his wide interest in everything music and his natural feel for groove and texture regardless of genre.

Renowned stages Philippe performed at include Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center DC, Concert Gebouw, Bimhuis and North Sea Jazz Festival. He appears on over 50 cd’s as a side man and released 6 records with groups that he leads or co-leads.

After graduating from Manhattan School of Music Philippe was invited by India’s leading school for contemporary music, True School of Music in Mumbai, to be an Artist in Residence and Head of the Drum Department for 4 months. In india he started to collaborate with Bollywood superstar Shilpa Rao and accompanied he in her “Hard Rock Café India Tour 2013”
310pm - 330pm Act 6
Alex Levine
Alex Levine is a guitarist, composer and improviser, currently living in New York City. He graduated from the University of Michigan jazz studies program in 2012, where he studied with Geri Allen and Frank Portolese, and is an alumnus of the Banff International Jazz and Creative Music Workshop. In New York, he has continued his studies with Miles Okazaki and Henry Grimes. Alex has played with groups led by Francois Moutin, Geri Allen, Marcus Belgrave, and many others, along with leading his own projects, performing concerts throughout the United States and Europe. Alex is a founding member of Polyfold Musical Arts Collective, whose focus is to support the creation, presentation, and ongoing development of creative music, and to foster artistic expression through education and outreach.
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viernes, 23 de diciembre de 2016

Luis Raul Montell on behalf of Jazz Global Beat thanks all his friends, relatives and allies for the support he has received throughout the year.

I wish you Merry Christmas and Prospero 2017 wishing you every kind of success in your activities.

Isla de Margarita, Venezuela 12/23/2016

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martes, 6 de diciembre de 2016

New Book: Bob Porter "Soul Jazz"



Soul Jazz is a history of jazz and its reception in the black community in the period from the end of World War II until the end of the Vietnam War. Previous histories reflect the perspective of an integrated America, yet the United States was a segregated country in 1945. The black audience had a very different take on the music and that is the perception explored in Soul Jazz.
 
Bob Porter is a record producer, writer and broadcaster in the fields of Jazz and Blues.  He has worked for such prominent record labels a Prestige, Savoy and Atlantic.  He has produced more than 175 albums and several hundred reissues.  He has contributed to DownBeat, JazzTimes, Jazz Journal (London) and currently writes a book review column for the Journal of the International Association of Jazz Record Collectors.  He is a two-time Grammy winner, was awarded the Marion McPartland Award for Excellence in Jazz Broadcasting and is a member of the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame.  He currently is the host of three separate radio programs on WBGO Newark.



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