Soulive Lands in Brooklyn Once Again for Bowlive IV
by Aristea Mellos Last Thursday marked the sixth night of Bowlive IV—an eight-day music festival devoted to the jiving spirit of soul-jazz that takes place annually at the Brooklyn Bowl. It’s
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Ravi Coltrane and His Three Quartets at Jazz Standard
by Craig Brinker Ravi Coltrane is currently in the midst of a six-day run at Jazz Standard, playing with three different quartets during his stand at the venue—an unusual arrangement that
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper at Knitting Factory
by Craig Brinker A trio of Brooklyn bands all currently signed to Ba Da Bing Records came together at Knitting Factory on Saturday night to celebrate the release of Lady
Goodnight, Texas at Arlene’s Grocery
by Laura Wasson Last night I had the pleasure of catching Goodnight, Texas at the Lower East Side's Arlene’s Grocery. Named for the tiny town at the exact midpoint between their
Preview: Lady Lamb the Beekeeper at The Knitting Factory
by Craig Brinker Lady Lamb the Beekeeper—also known as Aly Spaltro—is on the road supporting her new record, Ripely Pine, with a string of dates across the northeast, including a show at The
The Atlas Moth, Devin Townsend Project & Gojira at Irving Plaza
Inclement weather might postpone a metal show, but nothing can stop it from happening. After a successful evening at Music Hall of Williamsburg the night before, Gojira, Devin Townsend Project,
Lincoln Center’s American Songbook: Kristin Chenoweth
by Michael Cirigliano II Photo credit: Richard Perry, The New York Times Lincoln Center's American Songbook series is in full swing, featuring notable names in pop music, musical theater, and art
Butch
To be honest, I can't say I ever fully "got" Lawrence "Butch" Morris, the sui generis jazz maestro who passed away yesterday at the age of 65. Morris was the
NYC Winter Jazzfest 2013: Day 2
There are as many criticisms about modern/contemporary jazz festivals in New York as there are chances to prove them wrong. One such criticism is that Winter Jazzfest (and its summer