Cornelia Street Cafe Presents Tony Malaby & Jo Lawry Fred Hersch Duo

Cornelia Street Cafe announces their weekend events. On Fri & Sat Feb 12 & 13 9:00PM & 10:30PM the cafe welcomes TONY MALABY QUARTET-BEN GERSTEIN/TONY MALABY QUARTET (Tony Malaby, tenor saxophone; Daniel Levin, cello; Eivind Opsvik, electric bass; Ches Smith, drums; Ben Gerstein, trombone; Tony Malaby, tenor saxophone; Dan Peck, tuba; Ches Smith, drums).

First Set:
Malaby Cello Quartet
with Tony Malaby, saxophone; Daniel Levin, cello: Eivind Opsvik, elecric bass; Ches Smith, drums
Second Set:
Ben Gerstein/Tony Malaby Quartet
with Ben Gerstein, trombone; Dan Peck, tuba; Ches Smith, drums, Tony Malaby, saxophone

Saxophonist Tony Malaby, is one of the most compelling Living Voices on his instrument who is able to musically expand in multiple musical directions. Whether it is in a modern harmonic linear approach or a sonic approach. His is not an eclectic style, but an authentic language in which he is able to create meaning and communicate feeling through the primal power of sound and rhythm.
- Mark Dresser (July 2008)

Malaby is joined by some of his favorite NY improvisers - Advanced Reservations recommended.
Cover $10 http://www.tonymalaby.com

On Sat Feb 13 at 9:00PM & 10:30PM TONY MALABY QUARTET-BEN GERSTEIN/TONY MALABY QUARTET (Tony Malaby, tenor saxophone; Daniel Levin, cello; Eivind Opsvik, electric bass; Ches Smith, drums; Ben Gerstein, trombone; Tony Malaby, tenor saxophone; Dan Peck, tuba; Ches Smith, drums)

First Set:
Malaby Cello Quartet
with Tony Malaby, saxophone; Daniel Levin, cello: Eivind Opsvik, elecric bass; Ches Smith, drums
Second Set:
Ben Gerstein/Tony Malaby Quartet
with Ben Gerstein, trombone; Dan Peck, tuba; Ches Smith, drums, Tony Malaby, saxophone

Saxophonist Tony Malaby, is one of the most compelling Living Voices on his instrument who is able to musically expand in multiple musical directions. Whether it is in a modern harmonic linear approach or a sonic approach. His is not an eclectic style, but an authentic language in which he is able to create meaning and communicate feeling through the primal power of sound and rhythm.
- Mark Dresser (July 2008)

Malaby is joined by some of his favorite NY improvisers - Advanced Reservations recommended.
Cover $10 http://www.tonymalaby.com

Sun Feb 14 Two Shows: 8:30 and 10PM
JO LAWRY-FRED HERSCH DUO
(Jo Lawry, voice; Fred Hersch, piano)
cover $15 + $15 food/drink minimum
Our Special Valentine's Day Dinner $55 upstairs/$65 downstairs including show

Pianist and composer Fred Hersch has been called a "one of the small handful of brilliant musicians of his generation" by Downbeat and has earned a place among the foremost jazz artists in the world today. From the late 70's onward as a sideman to jazz legends including Joe Henderson, Art Farmer and Stan Getz, he has solidified a reputation as a versatile master of jazz piano, as well as a relentlessly probing composer and conceptualist. Hersch's numerous accomplishments include a 2003 Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship for composition, two Grammy® nominations for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance and a Grammy® nomination for Best Instrumental Composition. He has appeared on over one hundred recordings, including more than two-dozen albums as bandleader/solo pianist.

Australian vocalist Jo Lawry at once tests the limits of technical facility and explores the furthest reaches of musical expression. Her debut album "I Want to Be Happy" earned 4.5 stars in Downbeat Magazine, and recently made the publication's "Best CDs of the 2000s" list. Besides leading her own quintet, Jo has performed and recorded with many notable artists, including Clark Terry, Donny McCaslin, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Kate McGarry. Most recently Jo performed with Sting for his live concert DVD and documentary "A Winter's Night..." and subsequent tour.

Jo's involvement with Fred Hersch began with the development of his quartet, the Fred Hersch Pocket Orchestra, also featuring Richie Barshay (drums) and Ralph Alessi (trumpet). Wall Street Journal named the band's debut album, "Live At Jazz Standard" (Sunnyside) among 2009's best new releases. For this unique duo performance at Cornelia Street, Fred and Jo will perform repertoire from the Pocket Orchestra book, as well as exploring some jazz standards and their own originals.

More info: http://www.jolawry.com

Mon Feb 15
8:30PM MORRISON MOTEL
John Morrison's monthly comedy quickie--some of the smartest, most politically savvy comedians in or passing through New York make and unmake their bed here before some soon to be deported illegal third world alien comes in to clean it all up . . .
"One of the city's best alt-comedy shows."
- The NY Post
John Morrison, host. Cover $10 http://www.myspace.com/morrisongod

Spoken Word

Fri Feb 12
6:00PM SON OF PONY
(Moira T. Smith, featured poet)

The Friday night legendary open mic poetry series.
Arrive before 6 pm to sign up.

Moira T. Smith is a poet/singer/song-writer/artist who has been workin' her thang on the scene for some while and getting her kicks in the process. She has appeared on MNN Cable's Poetry Thin Air and performed at the annual Clearwater Festival. She also hosts 'The Mix' --an ongoing performance event at Gizzi's Coffee. Her musical repertoire includes original songs/poems in an electro-roots-blues-trance style and traditional British Isle ballads. She is currently recording her first CD.
Jackie Sheeler, host. Cover $7

Sat Feb 13 6:00PM

Italian American Writers Association, featured readers are: Rachel de Vries and Fred Gardaphe,
plus open mic, 5 minute limit.

Marisa Frasca recently retired her professional briefcase to dedicate her time to poetry, and to reviving old Sicilian folk songs. Her Sicilian poems, and her translations into English, have appeared in VIA: Voices Italian Americana, Arba Sicula, Journal of Sicilian Folklore and Literature, and Feile Festa. Her work has also appeared, or is forthcoming, in More Sweet Lemons, Creations Magazine, Pyramid, 12th Street, and Long Island Sounds.

Paul D'Agostino holds a Ph.D. in Italian literature and is somewhat employed as an adjunct professor of Italian at CUNY Brooklyn College, where he also works as a writing advisor in the Art Department. He spends most of his time writing, translating, making artwork and curating group art exhibits at Centotto :: galleria [simposio] salotto, an essentially pro bono gallery he runs in the living room of his Bushwick loft.

Maria Lisella, host. Cover $7 http://www.iawa.net

6:00PM HOW TO BE A BAD GIRL
Lisa Faith Phillips; Ellen Mandel, piano

About How To Be a Bad Girl: Mistress Edition
Charismatic comedian and former stripper, Lisa Faith Phillips is bringing a new show to Cornelia Street Downstairs on Valentine's Day. She had a sold-out tour of her popular parody musical 7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Mistresses in Dublin, Ireland, New York and at the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington D.C., before bring sued for trademark infringement by the FranklinCovey Corporation, owners of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People trademark.

She's back, accompanied by the gifted Mistress Ethel (Ellen Mandel) on piano, Lisa gives the "411 on romance, love and security in this entertaining off-the-wall performance" (Time-Out New York). Updating with the latest current events and highlighting the 7 1/2 secrets with a riding crop, maracas and witty original songs, such as "How To Be A Bad Girl" and "The Fellatio Tango", this hilarious seminar "is fun for wives, for husbands, for everybody" (Pagina 12).

Drawing on her colorful experiences, working as a stripper to pay her way through graduate school at the London School of Economics, and her background in stand-up comedy and music, Lisa Faith Phillips weaves topical humor and songs into a clever, thought-provoking and ultimately touching show. Part comedy, part cabaret, part one-woman theater piece, it all adds up to an evening of sophisticated, fun entertainment.

Raves for her show (formerly 7 ½ Habits of Highly Effective Mistresses):

A close comparison to Goldie Hawn I thought, this performer was outrageously funny and successfully cunning. Devilishly clever and wildly entertaining....every line demanded a boisterous laugh. She exudes inherent fun like a bottle of champagne. Uplifting and unpredictable. Carolyn Smith, Newyorkcool.com

Cover $15

Mon Feb 15
6:00PM NEW YORK QUARTERLY
(Donald Lev; Amanda J. Bradley; Joe Weil)

Ted Jonathan, host. Cover $7

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