Ben Rosenblum to Play Mezzrow with Billy Hart & Curtis Lundy
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2017
Pianist Ben Rosenblum will perform music from his debut release Instead alongside a veteran rhythm section of jazz masters, including Curtis Lundy (Grammy-nominated bassist famous for his work with Betty Carter) and Billy Hart (legendary drummer with Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock) at Mezzrow (163 West 10th Street) on Sunday, May 21.
Jazz Pianist Ben Rosenblum to Play The Kitano in New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2017
Pianist Ben Rosenblum will present unique solo piano programs each Tuesday in April at The Kitano, (66 Park Ave, no cover, $15 min food/drink charge), including: selected standards and originals (April 4), selections from unusual inspirations/sources (April 11); special guests (April 18); and selections from his debut album (April 25). Ben's music has earned numerous awards, including the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award and several Downbeat Student Music Awards (best original composition and best original arrangement), and has been described as "mature beyond his years." (John Neudorf)
Singer Katini to Release Debut Album at NeueHouse Madison Square Concert
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 29, 2016
Jazz singer and recording artist, Katini Yamaoka, will release her debut album Gone on OneTrickDog*Records in a showcase performance at NeueHouse on November 3. Born in Tokyo to West African and Japanese parents, and raised in the Far East, Katini has drawn on her diverse cultural roots to create a distinctly modern sound that combines the high-tech urban edginess of J-music with the soulful melodic and poly-rhythmic traditions of classical jazz. Her years in Japan have led to a love of Coltrane and a fascination with the intimacy and the lived experience of improvisation. Gone effortlessly blends classical and modern urban styles, exploring the blurring of musical boundaries that is essential to contemporary jazz. Within this genre, Katini describes her style as “BGI” – brown girl iconic.
