JACKY TERRASSON TRIO
Moving On ~ Record Release
Jacky Terrasson – piano | Kenny Davis – bass | Alvester Garnett – drums | Special Guest: Grégoire Maret – harmonica (Sat & Sun)
“Terrasson boasts a smooth-rolling conception and sophisticated touch that have long set him apart from the pack.” – Time Out New York Pianist Jacky Terrasson celebrates the release of his new album, “Moving On,” leading his American trio with bassist Kenny Davis and drummer Alvester Garnett with special guest Saturday and Sunday Grégoire Maret on harmonica. Since his arrival on the scene over 30 years ago, Terrasson has been one of the most groundbreaking and original pianists who has helped to reshape and redefine the sound of the classic trio. His inspired repertoire, bracing solos, and dramatic ensemble interplay are some of the hallmarks of his celebrated music. London Jazz News reports, “Terrasson has presence and theatricality, and his performance(s) brim with good ideas,” while JazzTimes reports, “There’s excitement and ingenuity embedded throughout (his) wholly original, shrewdly executed arrangements.”
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ODE FOR JOE: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF JOE HENDERSON
Nicholas Payton – trumpet | Walter Smith III – tenor saxophone (Wed – Fri, 4/17 – 4/19) | Melissa Aldana – tenor saxophone (Sat – Sun, 4/20 – 4/21) | Renee Rosnes – piano | Peter Washington – bass | Al Foster – drums
An all-star group performs the music of Joe Henderson, one of the most distinctive and admired artists in jazz history. Henderson was a prolific composer who wrote numerous jazz standards and was a transcendent soloist who left a discography of classic albums. The Guardian called him “a giant of the jazz saxophone.” The New York Times added, “Mr. Henderson was unmistakably modern,” and quoted the great Benny Golson, “Joe had one foot in the present, the other in the future, and he was just a step away from immortality.” Pianist Renee Rosnes and drummer Al Foster each spent significant parts of their careers working alongside Henderson. They celebrate Henderson’s April 24th birthday.
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The Jazz Voyager
Hitting those friendly skies on British Airways back to the States is a fifteen hour fly time from Warsaw to Philly with a four hour layover at Heathrow, but it was fun seeing a new city, new venue and hearing Mr. Herring again up close and personal in a club setting. An old stomping ground, South Jazz Kitchen, is the destination that serves up elevated comfort food that combines America’s original music with Southern heritage cuisine.
Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic group with violinist Kendall Isadore, Dawn Johnson on Viola, and cellist Élise Sharp. They create stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine. This Jazz Voyager is anticipating the experience of a versatile repertoire and musical journey through time spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Nestled in the Spring Garden neighborhood of the city, the venue is located at the intersection of Broad and Mt. Vernon, at 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130. For more info https://notoriousjazz.com/event/the-string-queens.
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WARREN WOLF & HISTORY OF THE VIBES
Warren Wolf [vibes]
Alex Brown [piano]
Blake Meister [bass]
Tim Green [saxophone] (Friday & Saturday)
Quincy Phillips [drums] (Friday & Sunday)
Eric Kennedy [drums] (Saturday only)
Warren Wolf is a multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore, MD. From the young age of three years old, Warren has been trained on the Vibraphone/Marimba, Drums, and Piano. Under the guidance of his father Warren Wolf Sr., Warren has a deep background in all genres of music. Vibraphonist Warren Wolf is one of the hardest swinging virtuosos in all of modern music.
Friday at 7pm
Saturday at 6pm & 8:30pm
Sunday at 5pm
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CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE
Virtuoso bassist and 8-time Grammy Award Winner Christian McBride premieres his exciting new Quintet, URSA MAJOR, with saxophonist Emilio Modeste, guitarist Ely Perlam, pianist Mike King & drummer Savannah Harris!
Christian McBride has been one of the most important and prolific figures in the jazz world for 20 years. Christian is one of the most acclaimed jazz bassists of his generation, renowned for his bold, swinging style and robust sound. He has appeared on more than 300 recordings as a sideman. Earning a 2016 GRAMMY Award for “Best Improvised Jazz Solo”, the only bassist to ever win at this category.
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