ULYSSES OWENS

Award-winning drummer and bandleader Ulysses Owens, Jr. returns to Dizzy’s Club with his powerhouse big band for a five-night engagement. Known for his electrifying performances, Owens crafts a thrilling musical journey through original compositions and vibrant arrangements of works by giants like Terence Blanchard, John Coltrane, and Mulgrew Miller. His repertoire serves as a canvas for masterful improvisation, rich orchestrations, and spirited performances that carry on the legacy of the great big band drummers who have inspired him. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the joy and passionate musicianship that defines Owens’ artistry.

The Band: Ulysses Owens Jr. ~ drums & music director | Nathaniel Williford ~ trumpet | Noah Halpern ~ trumpet | David Sneider ~ trumpet | Brandon Woody ~ trumpet (12/3-5, 12/7) | Anthony Hervey ~ trumpet (12/6) | Michael Dease ~ trombone | Pablo Muller-Santiago ~ trombone | Altin Brennan Sencalar ~ trombone | Jack Trathen ~ trombone | Erena Terakubo ~ alto saxophone | Bruce Williams ~ alto saxophone | Diego Rivera ~ tenor saxophone | Jason Hainsworth ~ tenor saxophone | Jason Marshall ~ baritone saxophone | Luther S. Allison ~ piano | Thomas Milovac ~ bass  | Charles Turner III ~ special guest vocalist (12/6-12/7) Matthew Whitaker ~ special guest organist (12/7)

Tickets: $25.00~$65.00 | Saturday @ 7:00pm ~ Sold Out

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HERLIN RILEY AND FRIENDS

A native of New Orleans, Riley started on the drums when he was three. He played trumpet through high school, but he went back to drums in college. After graduating, he spent three years as a member of a band led by Ahmad Jamal. He has worked often with Wynton Marsalis as a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and of Marsalis’s small groups. He has also worked with George Benson, Harry Connick, Jr., and Marcus Roberts.

Cover Charge: Wednesday: 7:00pm ~ $25~65 | 9:00pm Sold Out | Friday & Saturday: Sold Out | Sunday: 5:00pm & 7:30pm $25~$60

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Dizzy’s Club with a full menu of sumptuous holiday fare and the sounds of Herlin Riley. The celebrated New Orleans drummer, brings his vibrant energy to Dizzy’s Club. Known for his melodic finesse and dynamic rhythms, he has played alongside jazz legends like Ahmad Jamal and Wynton Marsalis. Experience his masterful drumming as he continues to honor the city’s rich musical legacy and inspire the next generation of artists.

Lineup: Herlin Riley ~ drums | Stacy Dillard ~ saxophone | Tyler Bullock ~ piano | Liany Mateo ~ bass

Cover Charge: Thanksgiving ~ $250.00 | Event price includes a three-course menu, gratuity, and admission (does not include alcohol). Please Note: There are no physical tickets for this event. Your reservation will be held under your name at the Dizzy’s host stand, located on the fifth floor of Frederick P. Rose Hall.

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NICOLE HENRY: MY FAVORITE THINGS

She has earned four national TOP 10 jazz CDs and a Soul Train Award, will add her singular twist to songs that remind us of the miraculous gifts of life, love, family and the reason for the season.

Come find out why The New York Times has called this world-renowned jazz vocalist “a pop-soul superwoman,” and why Miami Herald declared her “the vocal love child of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughan.”

“She has been perfecting the art of mesmerizing audiences all around the world.  Henry is a vocalist of beautiful sensitivity and solid phrasing that feels genuine and heartfelt the whole way.” – All About Jazz

“(She) should be standing on the biggest stages of the world, alongside the biggest divas in the world.  Everyone everywhere needs to be exposed to this magical force of musical artistry.” – BroadwayWorld

Tickets: $62 ~ $117 including fees | $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

Use Code HENRY5 for $5.00 Off Main Room and bar Rail Cover Charge

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Requisites

Rifftide ~ Al Cohn | By Eddie Carter

Submitted for your approval this morning is an excellent album by Al Cohn. Rifftide (Timeless Records SJP 259) was recorded during the tenor saxophonist’s 1986 European tour. He’s joined on this date by three Danish musicians: Rein De Graaff on piano, Koos Serierse on bass, and Eric Ineke on drums. My copy is the 1987 Netherlands Stereo release. Side One opens with a popular song by Kurt Weill and Ogden Nash, Speak Low. The trio takes off with a lively introduction leading to the quartet’s theme. Al gets everybody in the mood with a spirited opening statement. Rein swings into action next with an energetic reading. Eric has a vigorous conversation with the saxophonist ahead of the theme’s restatement and fadeout.

Blue Monk by Thelonious Monk is a slow blues that was the pianist’s favorite and one of his most recorded songs, a testament to its enduring appeal. The foursome begins the melody gently, leading to Cohn’s gorgeous interpretation. De Graaff is equally graceful on the following solo, and then Serierse shows his tender side in a pretty presentation preceding the reprise and finale. The tempo for the quartet’s quick melody moves upward to begin the 1945 jazz standard, Hot House by Tadd Dameron. Al takes the lead and crafts an exciting solo. Rein meets the challenge with a fiery passion in the following interpretation. Al reappears for the closing chorus and leads the group to the finish line.

The Thing by Al Cooper starts the second side with the foursome’s medium melody. Cohn cruises comfortably into the opening interpretation. De Graaff follows with a silky smooth statement, and then Serierse provides the exclamation point until the closing chorus. We’ll Be Together Again by Carl T. Fischer, and Frankie Laine is a beautiful ballad from the forties, and the group begins with a gentle melody. The saxophonist opens his first of two solos with an intimate story. Rein caresses each note of the following solo with tranquil tenderness. Al returns for his second reading, complemented by the rhythm section’s hauntingly beautiful support before the song’s summation.

The album ends with the title tune Rifftide by Coleman Hawkins. It’s a pretty tune that the quartet opens at a slow tempo for the melody. Cohn’s opening solo is particularly stirring; De Graaff has the next spot and draws the listener into the second statement. Serierse has a short reflective moment closer, leading to the theme restatement and climax. Al’s career, which lasted nearly five decades, was marked by numerous achievements. He recorded thirty-five albums as a leader, including fourteen years co-leading a quintet with Zoot Sims. He was also a successful arranger for several big bands and worked on Broadway. Al Cohn passed away from liver cancer on February 15, 1988, at age sixty-two.

Wim Wigt produced Rifftide, and Max Bollerman, who owns and still operates Studio 44, was the man behind the dials of the recording. The album’s sound quality is stunning, with a stellar soundstage transporting the quartet to your listening room with crystal-clear fidelity. If you’re a fan of cool jazz and post-bop, I invite you to check out Rifftide by Al Cohn the next time you’re on a record-shopping trip. It’s a terrific album that’s sure to please even the most discriminating jazz fan, and I highly recommend it for a spot in your library!

~ Blue Monk, Speak Low, We’ll Be Together Again – Source: JazzStandards.com

~ Al Cohn – Source: Wikipedia.org

~ © 2024 by Edward Thomas Carter



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Daily Dose Of Jazz…

Les Fish was born on November 24, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts. As a teenager in the 1970s he was into rock and played guitar in various bands throughout the greater Boston area. He performed jazz-rock influenced original compositions in shows from the North Shore to Cape Cod.

Enrolling at Berklee College of Music, Fish studied and formed his own jazz fusion group, and made money splitting his time between teaching guitar, nightclub gigs and recording jingles for local television stations. After Berklee and studying with jazz guitar greats Mick Goodrick and Barry Galbraith, he met his future wife Lori Starr and formed the band Amante.

Touring full time for eighteen years with Amante, they worked at top hotels around the world and still performs throughout New England. The inspiration for the recording, Les Fish and The Latin Jazz Cats came three years ago, when he was touring in Cuba.

Returning from Cuba, Les returned home to seek out the best musicians to transfer his vision into reality.. At Berklee he recruited two-time Latin Grammy winning bassist Oscar Stagnaro, saxophonist George Garzone, pianist Osmany Paredes, his son Lee on drums and percussionist and bandleader Eguie Castrillo.

He has performed with many artists including Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval, Steve Winwood, Danilo Perez, Warren Wolf, Gary Burton, Julian Lage, John Ellis, David Gilmore and Ryan Scott, among others. Guitarist Les Fish continues to perform and record.

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