Anat Cohen Notes From The Village
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Clarinetwork Live at the Village Vanguard
Anat Cohen’s Clarinetwork Live at the Village Vanguard will be released soon 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. Available for Pre-Order Now! Ships before the end of February 2010.
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
Project A Released
Anzic Records is pleased to announce the release of Joel Frahm and Bruce Katz’s Project A, available in stores and online today. This much anticipated recording pairs saxophonist Frahm and pianist/B3 player Katz for the first time in an all instrumental tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Legendary R&B bassist, Jerry Jemott (Aretha Franklin, King Curtis) joins the session, propelling the music forward with his celebrated, soulful playing.
The 9 piece group will be celebrating the house that Aretha built with three nights of can’t miss music next week at the Jazz Standard, September 1st-3rd. Purchase tickets here
Clarinetwork: Benny Goodman and Beyond
Tonight Anat Cohen kicks off a very special week at the Village Vanguard where she will debut her tribute to Benny Goodman. Backed by Benny Green on piano, Peter Washington on bass and Lewis Nash on drums, Anat celebrates Goodman’s centennial with a diverse program exploring his work and legacy.
Clarinetwork runs from June 30th to July 5th. Doors at the Village Vanguard open at 8. Sets begin at 9 and 11.