CABARET & JAZZ TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY
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NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS "REFLECTIONS OF MONK"
An all-star band will present "Reflections of Monk" atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 18th through 22nd with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Band members include Tom Harrell (trumpet), Greg Osby (alto sax), Melissa Aldana (tenor sax, 2/21-22), Aaron Goldberg (piano), Ben Allison (bass) and Matt Wilson (drums). Due in part to his clever use of unorthodox harmonies and angular melodic and rhythmic twists, the iconoclastic jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk made indelible contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including "Epistrophy," "'Round Midnight," "Blue Monk," "Straight, No Chaser," "Well, You Needn't" and many more. (It's widely believed that Monk is the second-most recorded jazz composer after Duke Ellington). For "Reflections of Monk," a diverse collection of composer/performers, influenced by - if not typically associated with - Monk's music, ably re-interpret the canon. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JAVON JACKSON & FRIENDS AT THE BLUE NOTE
Javon Jackson will perform atTHE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Thursday, February 18th through 20th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. He is joined by Gary Bartz, sax; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Eddie Gomez, bass; and George Cables, piano. Javon Jackson came into international prominence touring and recording as a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. In the years since, he has gone on to tour and record with Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Donald Byrd, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller and Stanley Turrentine, and Ben E. King. As a recording artist, Jackson has appeared on over 135 recordings, toured throughout the world and developed a formidable career as a band leader. His latest recording, Lucky 13, finds Jackson returning to acoustic jazz after a series of popular jazz-funk recordings. There is a $20-$35 cover.
NYC: CASEY ABRAMS AT THE IRIDIUM
21-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and American Idol finalist Casey Abrams performs at THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Thursday through Saturday, February 20th through 22nd with shows at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. Casey proves he is here to stay with his self-titled debut album on Concord Records. Casey Abrams' story is that of a born natural, but it's also the story of a person who studied diligently and worked extremely hard, striving toward his dream of a life in music. He was born in Austin, Texas to professionally accomplished, extraordinarily creative parents. Casey's mother, Pamela Pierce, a screenwriter and teacher, also plays piano and sings. His father, Ira Abrams currently teaches at Idyllwild Arts Academy, the distinguished private school in the mountains above Palm Springs, California that proved instrumental in shaping Casey's musical life. There is a $25-$40 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: RENEE ROSNES QUARTET AT DIZZY'S
The Renee Rosnes Quartet (Renee Rosnes, piano; Steve Nelson, vibes; Peter Washington, bass; and Lewis Nash, drums) will perform atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday through Sunday, February 20th through 23rd with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. One of the premiere pianists and composers of her generation, Renee Rosnes has toured and recorded with legendary musicians James Moody, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, JJ Johnson, Bobby Hutcherson and the SFJAZZ Collective. She frequently performs in a two-piano setting with acclaimed pianist and husband Bill Charlap, and is also currently a member of the Ron Carter Quartet. Rosnes' other honors include four JUNO Awards (the Canadian GRAMMY), as well as being named SOCAN's 2003 Composer of the Year. Her compositions have been recorded and performed by JJ Johnson, Phil Woods, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra among others. A New York City staple for years, every member of her all-star quartet has an equally impressive resume. The repertoire will include Rosnes' originals, plus a combination of classics and pieces by such artists as Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, and Billy Strayhorn. Come find out why these musicians are some of the most in-demand players in jazz today. There is a $35-$45 cover.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
