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Beyond NYC: John Pizzarelli Trio in Salute to Nat King Cole at Jazz Forum in Tarrytown, NY

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Beyond NYC: John Pizzarelli Trio in Salute to Nat King Cole at Jazz Forum in Tarrytown, NY

Celebrate Nat King Cole Centennial with John Pizzarelli, guitarist and singer, and his trio at the intimate Jazz Forum club in Tarrytown, NY on September 6-7, 2019

Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli
Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli / Image is courtesy of the artist

Jazz Forum in Tarrytown, NY presents world-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli and his trio including Mike Karn on double bass, and Konrad Paszkudzki on piano. The stop at Jazz Forum is part of Pizzarelli’s tour that coincides with the release of his new album For Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole on Ghostlight Deluxe.

“Nat King Cole is the reason why I do what I do,” comments John Pizzarelli. “The joy that he brought me has never faded and the musicality of his group remains fresh and vibrant to this day.”

Pizzarelli’s annual appearances in New York City at Carlyle and Birdland among other venerated jazz spots are always highly anticipated events for the jazz fans. Embarking on a tour to celebrate the new album, he explains, “The trio has developed and refined these songs and, over time, figured out what we feel have become the definitive versions. Some arrangements, like ‘Route 66,’ have gotten much faster. But ‘Straighten Up and Fly Right,’ which I recorded for my first album way back in 1983, has settled into more of a mellow tone. After all this time, I can slow down and savor it. These songs never get old.”

Enjoy the timeless music of legendary Nat King Cole together with the great John Pizzarelli and his musicians at Jazz Forum  on September 6-7, 2019. Space is limited so book ahead.

 

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Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch Trio at Village Vanguard from July 23-28, 2019

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Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch Trio at Village Vanguard from July 23-28, 2019

Fred Hersch Trio performs at the legendary Village Vanguard jazz club from July 23 – 28, 2019

Pianist Fred Heesch
Pianist Fred Hersch / Photo credit Jim Wilkie

Jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, Fred Hersch is a celebrated figure in the music world. Known for his deceptively simple yet deeply nuanced performing style, Hersch’s appearances with his renown trio, in partnership with other musicians, and in solo performances are always highly anticipated by the fans. These upcoming sessions with bassist John Hébert and drummer Eric McPherson are no exception.

Notorious for its very special ease of sound and compositional precision, the trio is a regular at the venerable jazz spot Village Vanguard.  Treat yourself to the fete of great music with your fellow piano jazz connoisseurs.

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Beyond NYC: Russian Renaissance Quartet at Caramoor in Katonah, NY

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Beyond NYC: Russian Renaissance Quartet at Caramoor in Katonah, NY

Billed as World Music with a Russian soul, the performance by Russian Renaissance Quartet guarantees an exciting night of diverse music from classical to jazz to folk; on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7 pm. 

Russian Renaissance Quartet
Russian Renaissance Quartet / Image courtesy of the artists

The refreshing sound of traditional Russian string instruments combined with a delicate and emotional touch makes the performances by Russian Renaissance Quartet memorable events. With a wide repertoire and formidable virtuosity, the group has established itself among string chamber collectives as one of the most exhilarating ensembles of today.

Since their debut in 2015, the group had won a number of prestigious competitions most significant of which is the M-Prize of $100,000 in 2016 hosted by the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance. The first prize in the M- Prize Competition is the highest award in the chamber music world. Russian Renaissance Quartet’s lyricism, age-defying energy and seamless shifts between genres make music accessible to audiences.

The quartet includes Ivan Kuznetsov, balalaika; Anastasia Zakharova, domra/domra alto; Aleksandr Tarasov, button-accordion; and Ivan Vinogradov, balalaika-contrabass. Russian Renaissance Quartet appearance at Caramoor is on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7 pm.

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Program 

Piazzolla Milonga Is Coming
Piazzolla Muerte del Ángel
J.S. Bach Prélude No. 2 in C Minor BWV 847
Richard Galliano Tango Pour Claude
Richard Galliano New York Tango
Ryuichi Sakamoto Bibo no Aozora
Russian Renaissance Vanya
Russian Renaissance Ya na kamushe siju (I’m sitting on the stone)
Béla Fleck Sinister Minister
Egberto Gismonti Frevo
Abreu Tico-Tico no Fubá

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Jazz in NYC: Stephane Wrembel’s Django New Orleans with Bria Skonberg

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Jazz in NYC: Stephane Wrembel’s Django New Orleans with Bria Skonberg

Joe’s Pub in New York City presents an exciting combo of the world’s best gypsy guitar player Stephane Wrembel and versatile trumpeter and singer Bria Skonberg on June 14 – 15, 2019 at 7 pm 

Guitarist Stephane Wrembel, trumpeter Bria Skonberg
Guitarist Stephane Wrembel, photo credit Irene Ypenburg; trumpeter Bria Skonberg, photo credit Christine Vaindirlis

Virtuoso guitarist Stephane Wrembel and his band, well known among Jazz Manouche aficionados for their devotion to the oeuvre of the legendary Django Reinhardt, team up with a very special guest Bria Skonberg who brings her trumpet and lots of energy to the performances at Joe’s Pub.

Django’s celebrated melodies immediately bring to mind fun times at a smoky French café full of happy musicians and cheerful crowds. Wrembel and his band are notorious in recreating the atmosphere. Add to that the excitement and glee so typical of Skonberg’s style, and the performances will surely be the music fete to remember.

Wrembel and his guests are very familiar to New York audiences for the Django-a-Gogo annual guitar festival among other engagements in town. Bria Skonberg perform regularly in New York City most recently on April 18-29, 2019 at the Gotham Jazz Festival NYC.

Reserve ahead for the performances at Joe’s Pub on June 14 – 15, 2019 at 7 pm 

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