URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2019 Begins on December 11
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 9, 2019
Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)
Urban Stages Presents 11th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 25, 2019
New York: Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)
Guitarist Pete McCann Flexes Jazz-Rock Muscles on PAY FOR IT ON THE OTHER SIDE Set for July 20 Release
by Macon Prickett
- May 31, 2018
Pete McCann's trademark infusion of postbop jazz with roots-rock grit and energy reaches a new peak with the guitarist-composer's July 20 release of 'Pay for It on the Other Side' (McCannic Music). McCann's sixth album, and his third with the quintet of alto saxophonist John O'Gallagher, pianist/keyboardist Henry Hey, bassist Matt Clohesy, and drummer Mark Ferber, packs a hefty punch that emphasizes the confrontational aspect implied by its name.
Guitarist Pete McCann's PAY FOR IT ON THE OTHER SIDE Album Set for July 20 Release by McCannic Music
by Macon Prickett
- May 30, 2018
Pete McCann's trademark infusion of postbop jazz with roots-rock grit and energy reaches a new peak with the guitarist-composer's July 20 release of 'Pay for It on the Other Side' (McCannic Music). McCann's sixth album, and his third with the quintet of alto saxophonist John O'Gallagher, pianist/keyboardist Henry Hey, bassist Matt Clohesy, and drummer Mark Ferber, packs a hefty punch that emphasizes the confrontational aspect implied by its name.
SPIN CYCLE Further Refines Its Adventuresome Sound on New Album ASSORTED COLORS Set for Release April 6
by Macon Prickett
- Feb 23, 2018
One of the freshest sounding bands to emerge on the jazz scene in this or any decade, Spin Cycle follows up its critically acclaimed eponymous debut from 2016 with the release on April 6 of 'Assorted Colors' (Sound Footing Records). The new recording, coming after two years of intensive touring that further refined their distinctive take on jazz, sustains the praise bestowed by DownBeat's Ed Enright in his rave review of their first album that hailed the band as 'a cohesive unit that commands an exceptional stylistic range and exhibits a go-for-broke attitude.'
Bassist/Composer Mark Wade and His Trio to Release 'Moving Day' CD This February
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 19, 2017
On their 2015 debut, 'Event Horizon,' bassist/composer Mark Wade and his trio displayed an uncanny empathy and earned a warm reception from press, radio, and fans. 'Moving Day,' his sophomore recording which will be released February 2 by his label Mark Wade Music, showcases the evolution of the trio's tight, seemingly telepathic interplay.
Diane Moser's Composers Big Band to Celebrate 20th Anniversary at Trumpets
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 17, 2017
Among the tri-state area's most versatile jazz ensembles, Diane Moser's Composers Big Band salutes two decades of developing and presenting new music with March 22 concert at Trumpets in Montclair, NJ. Join the celebration with an evening of eclectic, heart-felt-and fun!-music featuring the band's resident composers.
SonicFest to Kick Off This Week at Cornelia Street Cafe
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 15, 2016
One of the many curated events at the Cornelia Street Cafe, the three day SonicFest, begins on August 16 at 8pm and continues through the 18th of August. Deborah Latz, herself a New York-based jazz singer/songwriter and arranger, is not only the curator of this event, but she is one of the performers.
Spin Cycle to Release Self-Titled Debut CD on Their Sound Footing Records 5/6
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 7, 2016
With its strong melodies, tight rhythms, intriguing textures, and sophisticated interplay, Spin Cycle has got everything covered. What makes the band special is how everything fits together—or, by intention, doesn't. For listeners and band members alike, every tune is an adventure.
Jennie Litt and David Alpher to Celebrate Release of TWO APPLES at Metropolitan Room, 6/5
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 16, 2014
Jennie Litt and David Alpher, Brooklyn's own married songwriting duo, celebrate the May release of their debut recording, TWO APPLES, with an appearance at New York's Metropolitan Room on Thursday, June 5 at 7pm. TWO APPLES is a collection of eleven original songs covering topics ranging from lingerie to gym addiction to the random miracle of existence. Ms. Litt describes Alpher&Litt as 'eclectic writers inspired by American popular song and most comfortable in an idiom that's equal parts musical theatre, Tin Pan Alley, and Allan Sherman.' Additionally, Litt is an award-winning fiction writer and Alpher a world-renowned composer.
Tom Dempsey Plays The Bar Next Door Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 11, 2013
Tonight, October 11, 2013, Tom Dempsey, with Ron Oswanski and Alvin Atkinson, will play The Bar Next Door, 129 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012.
Tom Dempsey to Play The Bar Next Door, 10/11
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 4, 2013
On October 11, 2013, Tom Dempsey, with Ron Oswanski and Alvin Atkinson, will play The Bar Next Door, 129 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012. Sets at 7:30PM, 9:30PM, and 11:30PM.
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