Mika Yoshida and Richard Stoltzman at Carnegie Hall
by Mike Engle Although a "new genre" of music was not necessarily invented on Wednesday night, I had the pleasure of witnessing a uniquely memorable concert at the intimate Weill […]
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The Patricia Barber Quartet at Jazz Standard
by Mike Engle A relatively rare treat recently blew in from the Windy City: the Patricia Barber Quartet, which enjoys an established residency at The Green Mill in Chicago, performed
Hey Rim Jeon Trio at Birdland Jazz Club
by Nick Fernandez With dim red lighting and a small but attentive crowd, Hey Rim Jeon's pre-dinner set at the Birdland Jazz Club Wednesday night could have easily been confused
Lee Konitz/Dan Tepfer Duo at Jazz Standard
Lee Konitz and Dan Tepfer’s set at Jazz Standard thoroughly mined standards for new possibilities and kept a unique and breathtaking dialogue all the while.
Chico Hamilton at Drom
by Sky Disco Sunday night was heartwarming for in several ways for me. Getting to witness the 90 year old jazz legend Chico Hamilton with his ensemble at Drom was unforgettable.
Herbie Hancock at the Rose Theater
by Brian Weidy Herbie Hancock brought his trio Friday night to the acoustically near-perfect Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The trio, which also includes James Genus on bass and Trevor Lawrence, Jr.
Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society w/ Anti-Social Music at Galapagos Art Space
by Mike Engle Galapagos Art Space is not simply a beautiful room with a curious name. It's also an environmental landmark, having recently obtained a prestigious LEED certification for its energy-saving
Ari Hoenig Trio at Cornelia Street Cafe
by Mike Engle Before Ari Hoenig's trio (Hoenig, drums; Shai Maestro, piano; Orlando le Fleming, bass) played a single note, Hoenig uttered a peculiar quotation from the Cornelia Street Café
Matthew Shipp Trio at The Jazz Standard
The Matthew Shipp Trio concluded their two-night stand at The Jazz Standard, offering an emotional journey through the chaotic world of free-jazz.