Willard Dyson News

In celebration of Black History month, Arts at The Park's artist-in-residence Deanna Witkowski will lead a trio (with bassist Linda Oh and drummer Willard Dyson) and a 12-voice choir of professional jazz vocalists (including Sara Serpa, Tammy Scheffer, Miles Griffith) in a performance of works by the preeminent African-American jazz pianist, composer, and innovator Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981) who broke through her era's significant barriers to women jazz musicians. The concert will take place on Wednesday, February 20th at 8 pm at The Park Avenue Christian Church (known affectionately as 'the Park'), 1010 Park Avenue at 85th Street in Manhattan.

Cristina Morrison brings songs from her new CD I LOVE, The Jazz Beat of Galapagos to Somethin' Jazz Club (212 E. 52nd St. 3Fl. NYC) tonight, Oct 25 at 9 p.m.

Cristina Morrison brings songs from her new CD I LOVE, The Jazz Beat of Galapagos to Somethin' Jazz Club (212 E. 52nd St. 3Fl. NYC) on Thurs., Oct 25 at 9 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets are $20.

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.

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.

Eliane Amherd CD Release Event held June 23rd 8?30?10?00 at Miles Café

Singer, guitarist Eliane Amherd announces two CD Release Events featuring Eliane Amherd - voice and guitar, Bill Ware - vibes, Gustavo Amarante - bass, Willard Dyson - drums, Ze Mauricio - percussion

Eliane Amherd announces CD Release Events kicking off with June 6th at Zinc Bar

Singer, guitarist Eliane Amherd announces two CD Release Events featuring Eliane Amherd - voice and guitar, Bill Ware - vibes, Gustavo Amarante - bass, Willard Dyson - drums, Ze Mauricio - percussion

Now And From Now On, the debut American release from the amazing Swiss import singer/guitarist/songwriter Eliane Amherd, introduces US audiences to the freshest new talent to come into the world of jazz, AfroCaribbean and Brazilian music in a very long time. Hailed as 'one of the very best singers in New York' by trumpeter Randy Brecker and 'a terrific guitarist' by Marc Ribot, who exclaims, 'Eliane rocks!' - Amherd is an equally talented composer/lyricist whose words and music are as refreshing as the air of the Swiss Alps where she was raised. A natural born storyteller, Eliane's songs vividly come to life with enthusiasm and humor as she narrates the fascinating tales of her worldly adventures, which are simultaneously personal and universal, with a most appealing drama and wit.

Eliane Amherd plays Monday 5.23.2011 at Bar Next Door located at 129 Mac Dougal Street 212 529 5945

Eliane Amherd announces CD Release Events kicking off with June 6th at Zinc Bar

Eliane Amherd plays Monday 5.23.2011 at Bar Next Door located at 129 Mac Dougal Street 212 529 5945

This Week At Cornelia Street Café Mon Sep 27 8:30PM 21ST CENTURY SCHIZOID MUSIC:THE YIN YANG OF DANA HANCHARD (Dana Hanchard, vocals, piano, bamboo flute; Willard Dyson, drums; Jimmy Cruiz, bamboo flute, percussion; Tony Cedras, accordion, guitar)

This Weekend At Cornelia Street Cafe Fri Sep 24th 9:00PM & 10:30PM JOHN MCNEIL/BILL MCHENRY QUARTET (John McNeil, trumpet; Bill McHenry, tenor saxophone; Jochen Rueckert, drums; Matt Penman, bass)

The Cornelia Street Café (29 Cornelia St.) announces its line-up for the month of September. For more information, please call 212-989-9319 or visit www.corneliastreetcafe.com.

This Week At Cornelia Street Cafe.