Martin Wind News

Bill Cunliffe Trio will play on Fri., Jan. 25th at The Kitano, with sets at 8 & 10 PM. The Kitano is located at 66 Park Ave at 38th St., NYC.

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway will return to Birdland Jazz Club from January 22 to 26 with a special new show, "Bridges" - inspired by the song by Brazilian composer Milton Nascimento. The show will feature songs such as 'Let's Call the Whole Thing Off', "Chelsea Bridge", 'How Do You Keep the Music Playing?', "No One Is Alone" and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water." Her all-star trio will feature Ted Rosenthal at the piano, Martin Wind on bass and Tim Horner on drums. "Bridges" explores songs about how people connect and move beyond their differences, inhibitions and fears. "I am responding to the extraordinary polarization in our country at this time, says Callaway. "During the recent election, people became so hostile, forgetting about what they had in common and focusing only on their differences. Music has the power to heal and so I am offering a show that puts a new light on things for this new year, using the symbol of a bridge as a beautiful image to contemplate in all its forms." Callaway was recently honored with two BroadwayWorld.com New York Cabaret Awards for Cabaret Show of the Year and Best Tribute Show for "The Streisand Songbook" at 54 Below.

On January 16, 1938, the Benny Goodman Orchestra set a new precedent for jazz performances by performing at Carnegie Hall. Up until then, jazz was traditionally heard in clubs. Furthermore, the concert broke new ground for racial equality by being one of the first such presentations in a "highbrow" concert hall to feature a racially integrated band. From January 15th to January 20th, the Blue Note will bring the world of jazz orchestras back to the club with the music of Benny Goodman's immortal Carnegie Hall Concert.

By the last August, I had fallen so far behind on writing reviews of cabaret shows from the spring and early summer (I guess it's a positive when there are more performers and shows in New York than days in the week) that I decided to play catch up by combining a bunch of critiques into one big column. I hadn't planned on doing that again, but this fall there were so many shows that once again I couldn't keep up. but at least I've beaten my self-imposed deadline New Year's Eve deadline of posting these reviews of 12 shows, all staged between September-December by lovely, attractive women (okay, so one is a gender-bender) of varying talents and levels on the cabaret depth chart, from established stars to MAC and Bistro Award-winners to comeback 'kids' to interesting beginners and occasional performers who are in the game to follow their bliss. Whether their performances were rave-worthy, earning of qualified praise, or not quite up to snuff, they all deserve kudos for taking the plunge.

Although Ann Hampton Callaway has been performing as a nightclub nightingale for around 30 years, I feel like I've caught her act in the absolute prime of her career. Because while 54 Below may have opened it's glorious nightclub in June with Broadway musical legend Patti Lapone, and subsequently booked an All-Star team of women musical theater standouts such as Marin Mazzie, Rebecca Luker, Faith Prince, Sheri Rene Scott, Leslie Uggams, and even Ann's sister Liz Callaway, it's only fitting that a charismatic cabaret chanteuse and down-to-earth diva like Ann Hampton Callaway has become the quintessential Queen of 54 Below.

Acclaimed NYC jazz-pop vocalist-songwriter Marcus Goldhaber presents the CD Release Concert for Almost Love, his third CD and first of all original standards tonight, October 10th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42nd St. (@ 9th Ave.). Showtime is 9:30 p.m.

Check out photos inside from 54 BELOW featuring Ann Hampton Callaway, Lucie Arnaz, John Bucchino, and more!

Acclaimed NYC jazz-pop vocalist-songwriter Marcus Goldhaber presents the CD Release Concert for Almost Love, his third CD and first of all original standards on Wednesday, October 10th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42nd St. (@ 9th Ave.). Showtime is 9:30 p.m.

MARCUS GOLDHABER has reached beyond his comfort zone as a highly regarded jazz vocalist and come into his own as a singer-songwriter on his third CD, ALMOST LOVE (Fallen Apple), due for release Oct. 9, 2012. For the first time in his career, every track is an original - rare territory for even the best of his breed.

In the spring of 2012 the New-York Historical Society will present New York Cool, a free concert series highlighting musical history makers, past and present.

New York Historical Society presents public programs in June. For tickets to Public Programs, please call the New-York Historical Society's new call center at (212) 485-9268 or visit http://www.nyhistory.org/programs. Programs $24 (Members $12) unless otherwise noted.

In the spring of 2012 the New-York Historical Society will present New York Cool, a free concert series highlighting musical history makers, past and present.

The Metropolitan Room announces March performances.

South Florida JAZZ, in its 20th year, coming off its most successful season as the principal purveyors of modern jazz in the region since 1991, formally announces its new season schedule.

Susie Meissner will be appearing at The Kitano on Thurs., August 4th

Recognized by critics as 'one of the very best jazz singers in Southern California', L.A.-based vocalist Janis Mann brings an all-star band to the Kitano. A native New Yorker, Janis returns to her roots for two nights on June 10th and 11th. Joining her is the stellar trio of Kenny Werner on piano, Johannes Weidenmueller on bass, and Tim Horner on drums. On Saturday night renowned trumpeter Terell Stafford joins the group along with Martin Wind, who takes over on bass.

Recognized by critics as 'one of the very best jazz singers in Southern California', L.A.-based vocalist Janis Mann brings an all-star band to the Kitano. A native New Yorker, Janis returns to her roots for two nights on June 10th and 11th. Joining her is the stellar trio of Kenny Werner on piano, Johannes Weidenmueller on bass, and Tim Horner on drums. On Saturday night renowned trumpeter Terell Stafford joins the group along with Martin Wind, who takes over on bass.

Lost Jazz Shrines: 52nd Street in the Modern Mode- The Lost Jazz Shrines series is dedicated to bringing legendary NYC jazz clubs back into the consciousness of the world with a thorough remembrance and celebration.

Lost Jazz Shrines: 52nd Street in the Modern Mode- The Lost Jazz Shrines series is dedicated to bringing legendary NYC jazz clubs back into the consciousness of the world with a thorough remembrance and celebration.

Jazz/swing/cabaret singer Isabel Rose performs at one of New York's premiere jazz clubs, the Blue Note, on April 11th. Rose joined a band that will include Tedd Firth on keys, Martin Wind on bass, Warren Odze on drums, Bernd Schoenhart on guitar, Roger Squitero on percussion, Mike Davis on trombone, Aaron Heick on sax, and C.J. Camerieri on trumpet.