Anat Cohen garners 4th consecutive Clarinetist of the Year Award

Anat Cohen has won her 4th consecutive “Clarinetist of the Year” award from the Jazz Journalists Association! This is the first time an artist has won the clarinetist award 4 years in a row. As she so aptly demonstrates on this year’s Clarinetwork Live at the Village Vanguard, Anat is building upon the clarinets storied role in jazz music while helping to define the jazz clarinet of the 21st century. Congratulations Anat!
To see and hear why Anat has been named Clarinetist of the Year, check out this recent interview and performance with George Wein and Esperanza Spalding at the Greene Space as part of the CarfeFusion Jazz Festival.

Black, Silver & Blue and Breeding Ground at Carefusion

The CareFusion Jazz Festival, produced by George Wein celebrates the return of the New York jazz festival from June 17–26, 2010. See Anat Cohen perform June 19 at the Louis Armstrong House, June 21 at the Greene Space with Esperanza Spalding, and June 26 at the Jazz Standard perfoming Black, Silver & Blue with Peter Washington on bass, Lewis Nash on drums and Kevin Hays on piano.

Jason Lindner performs “Breeding Ground”, a piece he created and performed for The Jazz Gallery’s 2008-09 Large Ensemble Commissioning Series on June 25 at The Jazz Gallery

Clarinetwork Live at the Village Vanguard

Anat Cohen’s Clarinetwork Live at the Village Vanguard is now out on Anzic Records. Awarded 4 stars by Downbeat Magazine who say of the recording,” Never short on bluesiness and grit, Cohen clearly knows how to wail, and she has never sounded more nuanced.” Cohen leads an all star rhythm section of Benny Green, Peter Washington and Lewis Nash on this exquisite live recording at the legendary Village Vanguard that returns the clarinet to its rightful role at the forefront of jazz. Order Now!

Anat Cohen Celebrates the Music of Sidney Bechet

Tonight through December 6th Anat Cohen continues her series at the Village Vanguard by celebrating the music of Sidney Bechet. Like her highly acclaimed tribute to Benny Goodman this summer (to be released in early 2010 on Anzic) Cohen continues to mix tradition with innovation, paying tribute to the legacy of Bechet while using his music as a framework for her explorations of the swing idiom. Anat will be joined by Howard Alden on Guitars, Carlos Henriquez on Bass and Herlin Riley on Drums. Sets at 9 and 11. For tickets click here

Now vs Now CD Release Party Tonight – 11/23

Come help us celebrate the release of Jason Lindner‘s Now vs Now tonight at DROM in New York City. Tonight’s show will feature the core trio of Jason on keys, Mark Guiliana on drums and Panagiotis Andreou on bass plus special guests Avishai and Anat Cohen, and Yosvany Terry. Jason will be showing a glimpse of his new project “Breeding Ground” with Jeff Taylor on vcls, John Beaty (alto) and strings. There will also be a screening of Now vs Now’s new music video.
DROM is located at 85 Avenue A between 5th and 6th. For tickets and more info click here.

Amy Cervini’s Lovefool out today

On Lovefool, The Amy Cervini Quartet (ACQ) effortlessly journeys through an eclectic mix of songs from The Cardigans, Depeche Mode, and Jack Johnson to American Songbook favorites “Comes Love” and “Bye Bye Country Boy,” providing each one with a unique and imaginative treatment. With guest appearances by Joel Frahm (Tenor), Marty Ehrlich (Bass Clarinet), and String Nucleus. Includes Fred Hersch‘s never before recorded composition “Lazin’ Around”. Available in the Anzic Store, iTunes, and record stores everywhere.

Now vs Now Released Today

Jason Lindner’s Now vs Now is available today in the Anzic store and record stores everywhere.

Now Vs Now Produced by Meshell Ndegeocello and mixed by Bob Power (The Roots, Erykah Badu), this is the debut recording of innovative keyboardist and composer Jason Lindner’s Now Vs. Now. This explosive trio (with Mark Guiliana on drums and Panagiotis Andreou on bass) seamlessly melds Funk, Rock and Jazz into a simmering cosmic groove driven by the poetry and rhythms of New York. Featuring performances by beatboxer/emcee Baba Israel, Avishai Cohen, Pedrito Martinez, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Anat Cohen, Yosvany Terry and Meshell Ndegeocello. CD release party at Drom November 23rd.

Joe Martin’s Not By Chance CD release shows

Joe Martin will celebrate the release of his new recording “Not by Chance” on Wednesday October 7th and Thursday October 8th, at the Jazz Standard. Joe will be joined by Mark Turner on saxophones, Brad Mehldau on piano and Marcus Gilmore on drums. Time Out says, “Catch him here and you’ll be able to say you knew him when.” The Jazz Standard is located at 116 E. 27th Street (b/w Park and Lex). Sets begin at 7:30 and 9:30.
Tickets available here

Joe Martin’s Not By Chance Released

Joe Martin’s “Not by Chance“, featuring an all star band of Brad Mehldau (Piano), Chris Potter (Saxophones, Bass Cl) and Marcus Gilmore (Drums), was released Tuesday, September 15th. Martin’s original compositions lay the foundation for over 70 minutes of exciting and thought-provoking music, capturing this in-their-prime cast at the forefront of today’s New York jazz scene. Available online and in stores everywhere.

Martin will be celebrating the release of this recording at the Jazz Standard, October 7th and 8th. Tickets can be purchased in advance

Project A live at the Jazz Standard

Project A will celebrate the release of their new recording Tuesday September 1st through Thursday September 3rd, at the Jazz Standard – 116 E. 27th Street (b/w Park and Lex). Sets begin at 7:30 and 9:30.

Tickets available here

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