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TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY: 8 & 10:30PM LATE NIGHT GROOVE SERIES: FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 12:30AM midnight SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH: 12:30 & 2:30 PM
MARCH CALENDAR ODEAN POPE TRIO MARCH 4 THE JAZZ CRUSADERS MARCH 5 - 10 LAS SUPPER ALBUM RELEASE PARTY FEATURING BIG DADDY KANE, SHOWTYME AND LIFTED CREW MARCH 11 AFRO-CUBAN ALL STARS MARCH 12 - 17 ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY MARCH 18 ROBBEN FORD MARCH 19 - 20 STANLEY CLARKE & GEORGE DUKE MARCH 21 - 24 3rd ANNUAL CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF JAMES MOODY A CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE JAMES MOODY SCHOLARSHIP FOR NEWARK YOUTH MARCH 25 KYLE EASTWOOD GROUP + LARRY CORYELL GROUP MARCH 26 - 31
LATE NIGHT GROOVE SERIES VLADIMIR CETKAR MARCH 8 SHEA ROSE
PRODUCED BY JILL NEWMAN PRODUCTIONS
MARCH 9
COLE WILLIAMS & FRIENDS MARCH 15 EVAN MARIEN X DANA HAWKINS MARCH 16 DARA TUCKER MARCH 22 MARIA CANGIANO MARCH 23 CHARMAINE AMEE MARCH 29 MANU KOCH & FILTRON M MARCH 30
SUNDAY BRUNCH HENDRIK MEURKENS SAMBA JAZZ QUARTET MARCH 10 JUILLIARD JAZZ ENSEMBLE MARCH 17 LENORE RAPHAEL TRIO MARCH 24 TAKUYA KURODA SEXTET MARCH 31
ODEAN POPE TRIO CD RELEASE SHOW MARCH 4, 8PM & 10:30 PM Odean Pope grew up in Philadelphia alongside jazz notables such as John Coltrane, Lee Morgan, Clifford Brown, Benny Golson, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy and Percy Heath, Ray Bryant, Bill Barron, Kenny Barron, Archie Shepp, Jymie Merritt, Jimmy Garrison, Philly Joe Jones and Dizzy Gillespie. Coltrane chose Odean to replace him in Jimmy Smith’s Group when he left for New York to join Miles Davis. Although he was close to Coltrane and continues to revere his artistry, Odean was always searching for his own musical sound. This led him to study with Ron Rubin, the principal woodwind player in the Philadelphia Orchestra.
el Cities.” He started the jazz studies program at the Settlement Music School and he continues to give master classes in the School District of Philadelphia, as well as nationally and internationally. Odean Pope’s artistry as performer, composer and arranger has earned him many citations from the City of Philadelphia. Among his many awards are: The
In 1979, Odean joined the Max Roach Quartet as a regular member for more than two decades. It was as the tenor man with Max Roach that Odean perfected the techniques of circular breathing and multiphonics, both allowing him to stretch his solo improvisations from dazzling elevations to the throbbing, husky sounds for which he is so well known. Odean won acclaim from Australia to Japan, even winning “Best Tenor Saxophone Player” at the North Sea Jazz Festival. Odean has led two musical lives. Whereas his musical legion left for New York, Odean kept Philadelphia as his home base. Having grown up in North Philadelphia, Odean has always felt a strong commitment to his community through working musically with the children. He was musical director of a Philadelphia cultural initiative, “Mod-
Pew Fellowship in the Arts for Music Composition (1992), The Rockefeller Foundation (1992) and several from Chamber Music America. n
THE JAZZ CRUSADERS
ft. joe sample, wilton felder, william henderson MARCH 5 - 10, 8PM & 10:30PM
“It’s time to gear up again,” says Joe Sample, the brilliant keyboardist who, nearly a half-century after the birth of The Crusaders, is leading the charge for the group’s renewal. “It’s time to revisit and revitalize the tradition that gave us purpose and identity. We’re looking back to our beginnings for our strength—back to that healing feeling when the music first got all over us.” In 1961, four fellows from Houston transplanted themselves to Los Angeles and added more distinctly bluesy elements to the soul jazz style with an ear-grabbing album called The Freedom Sound on the Pacific Jazz label. The band, which had been known in turn as the Swingsters, the Modern Jazz Sextet, and the Nighthawks, was now named the Jazz Crusaders. Its four co-leaders were trombonist Wayne Henderson, tenor saxophonist (and occasional bassist) Wilton Felder, pianist Joe Sample, and drummer Nesbert “Stix” Hooper. The Jazz Crusaders sound caught on big time, and their subsequent Pacific Jazz albums rewarded them with a good deal of exposure. The band performed regularly and got plenty of airplay. One of its signature pieces,
the rollickingly fast “Young Rabbits,” was even used as the musical background for a Ford Mustang TV commercial. But as times changed, so did the Jazz Crusaders. In the late Sixties, they placed such popular numbers as the Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” and “Get Back” in their repertoire, and firm backbeats began to bolster many a selection. By 1971, they decided that the word “jazz” kept them from attracting a wider listener base, and so they emerged anew with The Crusaders, Vol. 1 (Chisa), an album that openly infused jazz with pop, soul, and r&b elements. If the Jazz Crusaders had achieved some degree of popularity, it was nothing like the crossover success that greeted the Crusaders. Such albums as Scratch, Southern Comfort, Chain Reaction, Those Southern Knights, Free as the Wind, Images, Street Life, and Royal Jam (recorded variously for the Chisa, ABC Blue Thumb, and MCA labels) sold well and brought in a deluge of new fans. Street Life’s title track provided the Crusaders with a Billboard top forty hit, reaching no. 36 in 1979. n
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VLADIMIR CETKAR FRIDAY, MARCH 8 12:30AM $10
NYC-based jazz, funk, and soul artist Vladimir Cetkar has been hailed by international critics as one of the most exciting names in his genre. His work as a guitarist, vocalist, and composer has been praised by music luminaries like George Benson, Maceo Parker, and many more. From his native Macedonia in Europe via Berklee College of Music to NYC, Cetkar regularly headlines performances in the U.S. and Europe, including the Blue Note, the Catalina Jazz Club, Iridium, BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) and the Regattabar. Although his musical influences hearken back to the era of Chic and Earth, Wind & Fire,
his new sound, original music expression, and contemporary production are thoroughly modern and portend a strong future for this talented artist. n
SHEA ROSE PRODUCED BY JILL NEWMAN PRODUCTIONS
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 12:30AM $10
Emerging artist Shea Rose graduated Berklee College of Music in 2011 and has since been celebrated for her iconic music and style. Chosen by legendary musician and actress Queen Latifah for a CoverGirl music campaign in 2010, Rose was called ‘America’s next female rapper’ by Latifah. She released her first EP, Rock ‘n’ Rose (2010) and her debut mixtape, Little Warrior (2011). In 2012, Rose is featured on Terri Lyne Carrington’s Grammy-winning jazz album, The Mosaic Project, and was honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame with a scholarship award for “excellence in songwriting.” Rose also works with local communities through her social
outreach initiative, “My Angel Wears A Fro,” and reaches audiences around the globe with non-profit organization “Music2Life.” n
SUNDAY BRUNCH SERIES
HENDRIK MEURKENS SAMBA JAZZ QUARTET SUNDAY, MARCH 10
12:30 & 2:30PM $29.50 includes music, brunch & 1 drink
From tranquil Bossa Nova treatments to burning New York Samba Jazz versions by the way of inspired Chorinhos and in-the-pocket Sambafunk, The Hendrik Meurkens Samba Jazz Quartet explores the wide terrain of Brazilian Jazz. Hendrik Meurkens’ trademark sound of Jazz harmonica and vibes, plus the immensely swinging rhythm section he brings with him define the unique sound of the band. German-born but not based in New York, Meurkens’ recordings and performances garner worldwide acclaim because the transcendent beauty of his
music has universal appeal. This music, a cross-cultural amalgam guaranteed to touch the heart, features his harmonica and vibes along with piano, bass and drums, playing his stirring originals and arrangements. n
HALF NOTE RECORDS NEW RELEASE
RANDY BRECKER With THE DANISH RADIO BIG BAND
THE JAZZ BALLAD SONG BOOK Trumpeter Randy Brecker, an emeritus statesman whose life in music spans six decades, forges a career record, exploring the contours of jazz’s Great American Songbook in collaboration with the DR Big Band and the Danish National Chamber Orchestra. With lushly conceived charts penned by jazz’s premier arrangers, including Grammy winner Vince Mendoza, THE JAZZ BALLAD SONG BOOK is both cinematic and intimate, reflecting perfectly the scope of Brecker’s contribution to popular music. Evergreens include “Cry Me a River,” “All or Nothing at All,” “Someday My Prince Will Come” and “Skylark.” AVAILABLE UPSTAIRS IN THE BLUE NOTE GIFT SHOP!
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BIG DADDY KANE
SHOWTYME AND LIFTED CREW MARCH 11, 8PM & 10:30PM
Big Daddy Kane is a Brooklyn, New York M.C. who undisputedly defined the term “lyricist” in the world of hip-hop. Along with the lyrical ingenuity he brought to the genre, he also introduced innovative live performances. Kane was the first rapper to ever hold not one but two sold out shows at the world famous Apollo Theater for women only. These lives performances, which consisted of theatrics, choreography and tailored costumes proved that Big Daddy Kane was not only an M.C., he was a full entertainer. Kane revolutionized hip-hop fashion and the way hip-hop shows were performed. Kane has endured a substantive music career. He has several gold albums, endless music accolades including a Grammy award. He also received a VH1 Hip Hop Honor in 2005. His catalogue of music consists of the LP Long Live The Kane featuring the hit songs “Ain’t No Half Steppin’” and “Raw.” The LP It’s A Big Daddy Thing featured “Smooth Operator,” “Warm It Up,” and the Teddy Riley produced hit “I Get The Job Done.” The LP Taste Of Chocolate features “Hard Being The Kane,” and “All Of Me,” as well as a duet with the legendary Barry White. Additional albums were Prince Of Darkness, Looks Like A Job For… and Daddy’s Home. Kane has also recorded on movie soundtracks with “Lean On Me (Rap Summary)” from
the film Lean On Me. “Nuff Respect” from the film Juice, The Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis produced “A Job Ain’t Nothin’ But Work” from Mo’ Money and of course “Raw” from the film Colors.
As a powerful figure in the rap game, Kane has collaborated with many artists such as Kool G Rap, Masta Ace and Craig G on the Marley Marl produced “Symphany.” He has worked with Public Enemy and Ice Cube on the single “Burn, Hollywood Burn” with Heavy D on the single “Don’t Curse” with Patti LaBelle on the certified gold single “Feels Like Another One” and the Quincy Jones multi-platinum masterpiece “Tribute To Birdland” as well as the title cut “Back On The Block” from the album of the same name. n
AFRO-CUBAN ALL STARS MARCH 12-17, 8PM & 10:30PM
Juan de Marcos González is one of the most important figures in Cuban music today. He has a mission to show the world the wealth, diversity and vitality of Cuban music. His work with the Afro-Cuban All Stars, the Buena Vista Social Club, Rubén González, Ibrahim Ferrer, Sierra Maestra and others has made an extraordinary contribution to raising the profile of Cuban music throughout the world. However, neither his name nor his crucial contribution is well known to the general public and he remains something of an unsung hero of Cuban music. González was born in Havana in 1954 and grew up surrounded by music (his father was a singer and played with Arsenio Rodríguez amongst others). While at university he co-founded the group Sierra Maestra in 1978. Styled as a traditional Cuban septeto group (three, trumpets, bass, percussion and vocals), the dynamic young band’s aim was to bring about an appreciation of Cuban son by the youth of the island. The band achieved great success, recording fourteen albums in Cuba, touring Africa and Europe and receiving various awards.
González had long harboured a dream to put together a band combining the old masters and the new generation of Cuban musicians. In 1997 two records were planned to be recorded at Havana’s EGREM studios: the debut from the All Stars and a collaboration between West African and Eastern Cuban musicians for which Ry Cooder was invited as producer. The All Stars album was the first to be recorded and González’s band provided both the springboard and many of the musicians for the Buena Vista album that followed. The day after the All Stars album was completed Ry Cooder arrived in Havana to be greeted by this ensemble for the start of what was to become the Buena Vista Social Club. González acted as consultant, coordinator and conductor during the sessions. Following the album’s release Juan de Marcos González led the Afro-Cuban All Stars and Rubén González on their debut European and U.S. tours and directed the only ever two Buena Vista Social Club concerts in Amsterdam and New York’s Carnegie Hall. n
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COLE WILLIAMS & FRIENDS FRIDAY, MARCH 15 12:30 AM $10
“I am reminiscent of a time when music spoke beyond the surface,” says Brooklyn’s highly fashionable songwriter, composer, producer and artist extraordinaire Cole Williams. On the surface, Cole presents herself as a striking songbird you can’t take your eyes off. Below, unafraid of being vulnerable or naked in her music, Cole is quickly building her creative empire. Raised in the Little West Indies of Brooklyn, NY, the only child of a Jamaican mother and Bed Stuy-native father, Cole treated the records in her living room like siblings. She played, fought, admired, questioned and loved
Bob Marley, The Beatles, Mighty Sparrow, Jackson 5, Motown and Dancehall Reggae. Today, with every project Cole touches you can hear the eclectic mix of genres that dance around in her head. n
EVAN MARIEN X DANA HAWKINS SATURDAY, MARCH 16 12:30 AM $10
Coming together in NYC, Evan Marien x Dana Hawkins came to fruition when Evan Marien brought his solo bass/electronic compositions to virtuoso drummer Dana Hawkins. This unique partnership, whose members have worked with Grammy Award winners and nominees including Jack DeJohnette, Stanley Clarke, Meshell Ndegeocello, Esperanza Spalding; has been featured in Modern Drummer and Bass Player Magazine. They released Collections in January 2013 featuring live recordings, video mixes, and music videos for “Flashes” and “Soulseek.” With their music being compared to the melodies of Squarepusher, the textures of Weather Report, and the tranquility of Nobuo
Uematsu (Final Fantasy series composer), this progressive collaboration of bold bass artistry, dynamic electronic production, and prodigious drumming has paved a new path in electro jazz. n
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JUILLIARD JAZZ ENSEMBLE SUNDAY, MARCH 17
12:30 & 2:30PM $29.50 includes music, brunch & 1 drink
The Juilliard music division, renowned the world over for the quality of its performance education and its many celebrated alumni musicians, dancers, and actors, offers bachelor and master of music degrees in jazz, as well as an Artist Diploma via the pre-professional Juilliard Institute for Jazz Studies, a collaboration between Juilliard and Jazz at Lincoln Center. All together, Juilliard’s program features a curriculum designed to maximize professional opportunities, onstage and academically, with equal opportunity
for performance and tailored studio and coursework. The talented young musicians from across the country who are accepted by Juilliard Jazz are taught by some of today’s most active, innovative, and respected jazz musicians. n
HALF NOTE RECORDS NEW RELEASE
DONALD HARRISON RON CARTER BILLY COBHAM
THIS IS JAZZ
For their second Half Note issue, the power trio of DONALD HARRISON, RON CARTER and BILLY COBHAM declare themselves spokesmen for a kind of exploratory improvisation and interplay known only to seasoned jazz professionals. Staunch individualists all, they come together with a united voice of alto, bass and drums - at once steeped in jazz’s richly variegated traditions yet forward-thinking in the cause of new creative expression. AVAILABLE UPSTAIRS IN THE BLUE NOTE GIFT SHOP!
ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY MONDAY, MARCH 18, 8PM & 10:30PM
Triple-Grammy nominated artists Acoustic Alchemy are fast approaching their quarter century of recording since 1987’s Red Dust and Spanish Lace established the ensemble as an ever evolving force in contemporary jazz. The group has assembled a vast
and loyal following that stretches well beyond their U.K. origins. The band’s story begins with two guitarists, Nick Webb and Simon James, who recorded a self-financed, selfproduced album in the mid 1980s entitled Acoustic Alchemy. Shortly after the release, James left the partnership to study flamenco guitar in Spain, leaving Webb to promote the record on his own. Webb turned to a rock guitarist named Greg Carmichael, whose background complemented his own – Webb had studied jazz at Leeds College of Music, while Carmichael had studied classical at London College of Music – and the two assumed the name of Acoustic Alchemy.
The road to instrumental stardom began when Webb and Carmichael provided the one-off-in-flight entertainment for a Virgin Airlines England to America flight, in search of an elusive recording contract; they often liked to say they “played their way to America”. Signed to the MCA Master Series label by Tony Brown, their popularity took off in conjunction with the rise of the New Adult Contemporary radio format. Acoustic Alchemy’s latest album, Roseland was released in 2011. Carmichael explains that the spirited feeling of Roseland is the result of a natural chemistry he’s developed with Miles Gilderdale over the years. Gilderdale became Carmichael’s full time creative partner after the passing of founding member Nick Webb in 1998. “The band has been through a lot of changes over the years, but the concept of two acoustic guitars has always been the emotional centerpiece which draws people close,” says Carmichael. “I’m happy these days because I love all the musicians in the band and its great touring with them and playing live onstage. For me, whether we’re jamming or stopping for gas at a truck stop, it’s honestly like being on vacation, and we’re excited to have so many loyal fans who have enjoyed taking the journey with us. The positive spirit behind our music and album titles comes from the wonderful relationship we have always had with them.” n
ROBBEN FORD MONDAY, MARCH 19-20 8PM & 10:30PM
Robben Ford is one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. A five-time Grammy nominee, he has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Phil Lesh, Bonnie Raitt, Claus Ogerman, Michael McDonald, Bob Dylan, John Mayall, Greg Allman, John Scofield and many others. Ford’s new album Bringing It Back Home is a stunning study in soul, style and virtuosity that cuts to the heart with its exceptional, emotionladen musicianship. The disc also brings the fivetime Grammy nominated stage and studio legend back to his earliest roots as a performer, playing blues. The albums allstar line-up features organist Larry Goldings, drummer Harvey Mason, bassist David Piltch and trombonist Steve Baxter. Bringing It Back Home revisits and reshapes the roots of Ford’s first musical love. The guitar kingpin selected 10 tunes from the blues canon, ranging from early Delta pioneer Charley Patton’s “Bird’s Nest Bound” to Bob Dylan’s “You Go Your Way and I Go Mine,” and, along with a hand-picked team of A-list players, crafted dynamic, new and highly original arrangements for each song in the studio. On his interest in jazz, Robben says, ”I fell in love with the sax playing of
Paul Desmond and The Dave Brubeck Quartet, and before long found Ornette Coleman, Archie Shepp, Yusef Lateef, Roland Kirk, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and of course, Miles
Davis.” These influences have stayed with Robben, playing a large part in his particular blend of jazz and blues that define him as a guitarist and allow him to play in a wide variety of settings. “This is the album I really wanted to make right now,” Ford relates. “I wanted to apply my perspective to the music that first moved me, get together with a group of great musicians and play what we were inspired to play at that moment, without any pressure or expectations. The results are really pure, and the most fun I’ve had making an album in years.” n
STANLEY CLARKE & GEORGE DUKE MARCH 21-24, 8PM & 10:30PM
Bassist Stanley Clarke teamed up with keyboardist George Duke in 1981 to form the Clarke/Duke Project, scoring a Top 20 pop hit with the single “Sweet Baby.” Over the course of their funk-filled and genre-smashing collaborations, including three albums, the two have created performances full of fun, energy, and exceptional musicianship, with a big bottom and keyboard flights of fancy. In 2012 the new Clarke/Duke 4 toured and performed on the Blue Note Jazz festival. It had been six years since the two were touring together. “We have a good time together,” remarked Clarke. Duke concurred: “Touring with Stanley is always a good thing, because he’s a nut. He’s the younger brother I never had.” Multi-Grammy Award-winning bassist Stanley Clarke became the first bassist in history who could double on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first bassist ever to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy for his album The Stanley Clarke Band.
Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. Clarke has collaborated with Quincy Jones, Stan Getz, Art Blakey, Paul McCartney, and Keith Richards, to name a few. An accomplished film and TV composer of over 60 projects, his credits include Boyz n the Hood (1991), the Tina Turner biopic What’s Love Got to Do with It (1993), Romeo Must Die (2000), and The Transporter (2002). He has garnered three Emmy Nominations and a BMI Award for his scoring. Keyboardist and vocalist George Duke, also a multi-Grammy Award winner, has worked with a who’s who of musical greats, including Cannonball Adderley, Anita Baker, Miles Davis, Al Jarreau, and Dianne Reeves. One of the foremost keyboard pioneers, he helped usher in the ’70s fusion revolution with his work with Jean Luc Ponty and Frank Zappa. Through the years, along with his 30 solo projects and busy producing schedule, Duke has acted as musical director for numerous artists and television specials, including the Soul Train Music Awards and NBC’s Sunday Night Show. n
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DARA TUCKER FRIDAY, MARCH 22 12:30 AM $10
Jazz vocalist and songwriter Dara Tucker’s emotive vocals appeal to fans of the Great American Songbook as well as lovers of modern ballads and soulful grooves. Tucker performed in such venues as Snug Harbor in New Orleans, Pete Miller’s Jazz in Chicago, the San Jose Jazz Festival, Scullers Jazz Club in Boston, The Falcon in Malboro, NY, and Miles Jazz Club right here in New York City. In addition to her working ensemble, she has performed or recorded with musicians like Charlie Hunter, Aaron Goldberg, Jason Marsalis, Derrek Phillips, Derico Watson, and Brian Coogan. Her latest album, Soul Said Yes, hit
shelves in 2012. The album reveals Tucker’s wider craftsmanship, featuring a blend of standards, gospel-oriented cuts, and originals. n
MARIA CANGIANO saturday, MARCH 23 12:30AM $10
Argentine singer/songwriter Maria Cangiano has a unique voice among Latin American folk musicians. She is presenting her new CD Heart of a Woman with her original songs, a unique blend of Jazz and Latin American music, and original arrangements by two major Argentine musicians Quique Sinesi (guitar) and Quintino Cinalli (percussion). Inspired by her Neapolitan opera-singing grandfather, Cangiano performed mezzo soprano opera roles throughout many New York Opera Theaters. Since 2001 she has become one of the most well known tango singers on the New York scene, performing at Joe’s Pub, Nuyorican Poets Café, Bowery Poetry
Club, Cornelia Street Café, Tischman Auditorium, Argentine Consulate, Night and Day, DROM, and Tutuma Social Club. n
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LENORE RAPHAEL TRIO SUNDAY, MARCH 24
12:30 & 2:30PM $29.50 includes music, brunch & 1 drink
Lenore Raphael has been called “Queen of swing” and “simply one of the best pianists in the jazz mainstream.” Lenore has performed at Jazz At Lincoln Center, the Panasonic Village Jazz Festival, Ottawa International Jazz Festival, Jazz In The Sangres, Birdland, Ronnie Scott’s and the S.S. Oosterdam Floating Jazz Festival. She has also performed with such jazz greats as Clark Terry, Wycliffe Gordon, Ken Peplowski, Jon Hendricks, Warren Vache, Jay Leonhart, Marlene VerPlanck, Howard Alden, Harry Allen, Jack Wilkins and Giacomo Gates. Lenore has done Jazz Master Classes at universities, conser-
vatories and performing art centers internationally, Lenore has her own radio show Lenore Raphael’s JazzSpot on www.purejazzradio.com, where she has interviewed and performed with some of the top jazz artists today. n
HALF NOTE RECORDS NEW RELEASE Striking, bold, organic, and beautiful. Those words describe Maya Azucena’s voice, her music, and her message. On CRY LOVE her impressive talent unfolds over eleven tracks. An anthem for justice, the title track constitutes the album’s core concept. Her desire to inspire and empower listeners saturates the edgy groove of “Warriors” and the sanguine sway of “Near”. “The Half” is a harrowing take propelled by rock icon Vernon Reid. She invited reggae legend and Billboard #1 artist iNi Kamoze aboard on “My Back’s Not Up Against The Wall” while the glistening, acoustic qualities of “Belong To The Sun” furnish another standout cut. The songs are all unified by a remarkable depth and stunning musicality.
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KYLE EASTWOOD GROUP + LARRY CORYELL GROUP MARCH 26-31, 8PM & 10:30Pm
Larry Coryell is one of the world’s acknowledged guitar masters. He has recorded more than 75 albums over the past 40 years as a bandleader, soloist and ‘featured accompanist’. Hailed by his legion of fans as one of “the guitar gods” in the late 1970s and as a “truly Renaissance musician who excels at all styles of playing,” he has also been christened as “a true pioneer of rock-jazz fusion” by the New York Times, and dubbed “the Godfather of Fusion” by Dan Ouellette of DownBeat Magazine.
Arista Records, where he made a series of solo albums.
The late ‘60s through early ‘70s saw Larry as one of the most in-demand guitarists in rock, jazz and all musical genres. Through the albums produced during this period, Larry Coryell emerged as a profound music prophet who merged rock, jazz, eastern modes and scales with free-form improvisation and flashing classical riffs.
His third recording Now (Candid) was released in 2006 and features songs written by Ben Cullum as well as a who’s who of musicians from the London jazz scene. His live performances have been met with sold out venues and critical acclaim across Europe, Asia, and North America.
In 1974 Larry formed The 11th House, the most popular and successful fusion band of its time, which included his friend and colleague Randy Brecker. After The 11th House disbanded, Larry was signed by Clive Davis for
Kyle Eastwood began playing electric bass in high school, learning R&B, Motown, and reggae tunes by ear. After studying with French bassist Bunny Brunel, he engrossed himself in the New York and Los Angeles area jazz scene, and signed with Sony in 1998 where he released his debut recording From Here to There. Paris Blue (2004 Candid), climbed to No. 1 on the French Jazz Charts.
Kyle has composed or arranged seven of Clint Eastwood’s latest films including Mystic River. Million Dollar Baby, Flags Of Our Fathers, Letters from Iwo Jima, Gran Torino, and Invictus. n
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CHARMAINE AMEE FRIDAY, MARCH 29 12:30 AM $10
A native New Yorker and a real ‘down to earth’ person, Charmaine’s voice will float through the air like a sweet sound, which inspires the soul. If you enjoy a powerhouse vocalist with a melodic flow, then you’ve found the right girl. Her CD titled, ‘Dimensions of Love’ has a distinctive vibe, that’s not easy to categorize. Charmaine describes it as, “Soul, marinated in Rock.” The CD croons many tales and delivers the essence of love, plus the growing pains that tag along with it. “There is a song for every rise and fall in the name of passion. The theme is penned to describe the many dimensions that love has.” she states. n
MANU KOCH & FILTRON M saturday, MARCH 30 12:30AM $10
Manu Koch began honing his craft in Baar, Switzerland as a classical musician. By age 16, he gravitated towards jazz and other contemporary music. He soon moved to the US where he quickly became an in-demand keyboardist/pianist in Boston, performing and recording with Adam Deitch, Charles Haynes, Anat Cohen and Bob Moses. Since moving to New York City in 2000, Koch has worked with Lionel Loueke, Avishai E. Cohen, Angélique Kidjo and also performed with the groups of Cape Verdean vocalist Fantcha and Miles Davis/Santana bassist Benny Rietveld. Since 2011 he has toured internationally with the New York Gypsy All-Stars and Tomas Donckér’s
‘Global Soul’ movement with his participation in the critically acclaimed ‘Power of the Trinity’ project. n
SUNDAY BRUNCH SERIES
TAKUYA KURODA SEXTET SUNDAY, MARCH 31
12:30 & 2:30PM $29.50 includes music, brunch & 1 drink
With his brilliant tone and soulful, passionate delivery, it’s no wonder young Japanese trumpeter Takuya Kuroda continues to thrive in NYC. Originally from Kobe, Takuya came to the U.S. in 2003 to study at The New School. Since arriving, he has become a fixture on the scene, performing alongside legends like Junior Mance, acknowledged masters like Francisco Mela and Pino Palladino, and the rising stars of his generation, including José James, Ben Williams, and Kris Bowers. Kuroda has released two albums as a leader, Bitter
and High (2010) and Edge (2011), both to critical acclaim. He has performed at notable festivals worldwide and at some of the most important live music venues in the country. n
HALF NOTE RECORDS NEW RELEASE
KENNY WERNER With THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
INSTITUTE OF HIGHER LEARNING
Long regarded as one of Europe’s premier big bands - a group that “manifests love,” according to Grammy-winning arranger Maria Schneider - The Brussels Jazz Orchestra has joined hands with Kenny Werner to create a winning tableau vivant of spirited writing and performance. The Institute of Higher Learning features a sumptuous 3-part suite, “Cantabile,” that reinforces in a singular way Werner’s place among forward-thinking jazzmen. Textural, rhythmic, evincing cascading swirls of color, it was inspired by and dedicated to Bob Brookmeyer. Led by reedman and group founder Frank Vaganee, the BJO offers a perfect canvas for Werner’s painterly approach to composition and arranging.
AVAILABLE UPSTAIRS IN THE BLUE NOTE GIFT SHOP!
Blue Note Drink Menu MARTINIS $13 Manhattan
HENNESSY SIDECAR
Redemption rye whiskey, Carpano Antico sweet vermouth
Hennessy Cognac with Grand Marnier and fresh lemon juice
Negroni
BLUE NOTE MARTINI
Bombay Saphire, Campari, Carpano Antico sweet vermouth
citrus vodka, blue curocao, lime juice
VESPER
“MANTECA” MARTINI
Tanqueray gin, Chopin Vodka, and Lillet with a lemon twist
Brinley Gold coconut rum, coconutcream & pineapple juice
FRENCH MARTINI
ITALIAN CHOCOLATE MARTINI
Grey Goose vodka, Chambord & pineapple juice
Meletti Chocolate Liquer Stolivanilla vodka
APPLE MARTINI
Ketel One & apple schnapps
COSMOPOLITAN
Citrus Vodka, Triple Sec, cranberry & lime juice
METROPOLITAN
Absolut Kurant with Triple Sec, cranberry & lime juice
MARGARITA MARTINI
Sauza Conmemorativo tequila, agave, fresh lime & splash orange juice
Mixed drinks $12 ELDERFLOWER FIZZ Beefeater, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon
RUBY RYE
Redemption rye whiskey, grapefruit juice, Chambord
caipirinha
Muddled limes, sugar and Beija Brazilian cachaca
BELLINI
BRANDY ALEXANDER
Prosecco & white peach puree
Brandy, crème de cacao & cream
PCPUNCH
CUBA LIBRE
Grey Goose pear vodka, Brinley coconut rum, pineapple juice
Blackwell rum, Coke & freshly muddled lime
MAI TAI
TOASTED ALMOND
Bacardi light rum, Meyers dark rum, almond liqueur, Triple Sec, Pineapple juice, splash sour mix
Amaretto, coffee liqueur & cream
BRAVE BULL
SPANISH COFFEE
Tequila, Kahlua & coffee
Tia Maria & coffee
SWISS COFFEE
Moca Almond
warm drinks $10 IRISH COFFEE
Irish whiskey & coffee
NUTTY IRISHMAN
Bailey’s Irish Cream, Frangelico & coffee
Peppermint Schnapps, crème de cacao & coffee
Meletti chocolate liquer amaretto, coffee
beer and teas IMPORTED - $8
BELGIAN-STYLE ALE - $14
Sapporo, Amstel Light, Corona, Heineken, Guinness, Stella Artois, Bass Ale
Brother Thelonious Abbey Ale (750 ml)
DOMESTIC - $8
Buckler
Brooklyn Lager, Budweiser, Bud Light
NON-ALCOHOLIC - $6
REPUBLIC OF TEA ICED TEAS - $7 Pomegranate Green Iced Tea Republic Darjeeling Black Iced Tea Ginger Peach Decaf Black Iced Tea
DESSERTS & PAIRINGS SEASONAL FRUIT & SORBET NEW YORK CHEESECAKE RED VELVET CAKE TIRAMISU CINNAMON APPLE STRUDEL WARM LEMON TARTE CHOCOLATE & VANILLA TARTUFO FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE ICE CREAM SORBET OF THE DAY
12 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 8
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Limoncello Meletti 10 Tia Maria 11 Baileys 10 Grand Marnier 12 Amaretto Lazzaroni 10 Drambuie 10 Frangelico 10 Taylor Fladgate Tawny 15 Kahlua 10 Prosecco 10
DIGESTIFS SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
Glenlivet 12 year 12 Glenfiddich 12 year 12 14 Macallan 12 year Talisker 10 year 12 Glenmorangie 13 Oban 14 year 14 Dahlwinnie 15 year 15 Lagavulin 16 year 16 34 Mackillop’s 1989 Scapa Deanston 30 year 40 Scott’s 1967 Glenlivet 58
SCOTCH blends
Chivas 12 Dewars 11 J & B 11 Johnny Walker Red 11 12 Johnny Walker Black Johnny Walker Blue 38
LIQUEURs Amaretto Lazzaroni Aperol Baileys Irish Cream B&B Campari Chambord Cointreau Drambuie Dubbonet Fernet Branca Frangelico Grand Marnier Kahlua Lillet Limoncello Meletti Nocino Walnut Liqueur Pernod Poli Miele Honey Liqueur Sambuca Meletti Tia Maria
10 10 10 11 10 10 11 10 10 10 10 12 10 10 10 10 10 12 10 11
BRANDY & COGNAC
Courvoisier Hennessy VS Hennessy XO Remy Martin VSOP Remy Martin XO Martell VS Martell Cordon Bleu VSOP Paul Beau XO Poli Grappa Moscato
12 12 36 18 36 12 25 25 15
DESSERT WINES Sherry, Dry Sack Sherry, Harvey’s Bristol Cream Taylor Fladgate Tawny Cab Franc Icewine, Inniskillin
10 10 15 20/125
BOURBON / Rye Redemption Rye 12 Basil Hayden 14 Booker’s 14 Knob Creek 14 Woodford Reserve 15 Whistle Pig 16
rum
Beija Cachaca 11 Bacardi Silver 11 Bacardi Gold 11 Brinley Gold Coconut 11 Captain Morgan’s 11 Meyer’s 12 Mount Gay 12 El Dorado 15-year 15 Pyrat XO 15
UPCOMING AT THE BLUE NOTE MAKE RESERVATIONS UPSTAIRS IN THE GIFT SHOP
4/2 - 7 DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER, CHRISTIAN McBRIDE & MORE! MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR APR 9 - 14
AL DiMEOLA & GONZALO RUBALCABA DUO APR 16 - 21
HIROMI FT. ANTHONY JACKSON & SIMON PHILLIPS APR 22 - 25
MACEO PARKER APR 26 - 28
ARTURO SANDOVAL APR 30 - MAY 5 MICHEL CAMILO
APR 1 APR 8 APR 15 APR 29 MAY 6 MAY 7-12 MAY 13 MAY 21-23 MAY 24 -26 MAY 27
IMANI UZURI BANN: SEAMUS BLAKE, JAY ANDERSON, OZ NOY, & ADAM NUSSBAUM BERKLEE’S RALPH PETERSON SEXTET PURCHASE JAZZ ORCHESTRA FT. JON FADDIS NYU JAZZ ORCHESTRA TAKE 6 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY ENSEMBLES BRIAN McKNIGHT & THE DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA THE DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA RONNY JORDAN