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    Joëlle Léandre (via last.fm) From Bagatellen: Jürg and Marianne Rufer – Les Diaboliques: Jubilee Concert DVD The trio of Irène Schweizer, Maggie Nicols and Joëlle Léandre – Les Diaboliques – represents a primary factor in the history of Intakt, since they were all present in the label’s very first record (Live At Taktlos) before going…

  • DMG Newsletter April 10th, 2009

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    From DMG: Marc Ducret’s 11-Piece, PSI – Evan Parker Sax Solos, Fernandez/Edwards/Sanders, New from Not Two: Michael Bisio Qt, Perelman & Duval, Dave Rempis Percussion Qt, Ullmann’s Basement Research Tony Malaby All-Star Quintet, Phillip Johnston Qt, Nate Wooley/Lonberg-Holm/Roebke, JD Parran Duo, The Nu Band, Refuge Trio (w/ Bleckmann, Versace & Hollenbeck), Barney McAll Quintet, Dave…

  • Jazz Listings From The New York Times

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    Gerald Cleaver (via last.fm) In the Times: BISHOP-CLEAVER-FLOOD (Tuesday) As on a recent album, “Time and Imaginary Time” (Envoi), the saxophonist Andrew Bishop engages in an equal exchange with the drummer Gerald Cleaver and the bassist Tim Flood, expanding compositional frames and exploring open space. At 10 p.m., the Stone, Avenue C and Second Street,…

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    From DOWNTOWNMUSIC.NET: April 08, 2009 Flaten-Gauci-Welcome-Pride, CoCo66 Ingebrigt Haker Flaten, Stephen Gauci, Mike Pride, Chris Welcome April 07, 2009 Tamarindo, The Stone Tony Malaby, William Parker, Nasheet Waits

  • Upcoming RUCMA Shows

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    Perry Robinson (via last.fm) From New York’s RUCMA: THIS Monday, April 6 7:30PM Burton Greene / Perry Robinson Duo Burton Greene keyboard Perry Robinson clarinet 9PM Giuseppi Logan, Matt Lavelle & Friends Giuseppi Logan alto sax Matt Lavelle trumpet Francois Grillot bass Warren Smith drums NEXT Monday, April 13 7:30PM Ken Filiano Quartet Ken Filiano…

  • Coming Up at the IBeam Studio

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    From Brooklyn’s IBeam: IBEAM MUSIC 168 7th street, Brooklyn NY 11215 http://www.ibeambrooklyn.com TROMBONE FESTIVAL – Saturdays in April 2009 YEAH YEAH RECORDS FESTIVAL – Fridays in April 2009 All sets at 8, 9 & 10:00 pm Suggested donation is $10 Ibeam presents a festival of trombonists in the NY area and beyond that represent a…

  • Jazz Listings From The New York Times

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    Jazz in the Times: A BODY WITHOUT ORGANS (Sunday) This metaphysically named series, held every other Sunday in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, reflects the rugged ideals of its organizer, the drummer Mike Pride. In a late set here, at 10:30 p.m., Mr. Pride digs in with the German clarinetist Uli Kempendorf and the Norwegian bassist Eivind Opsvik.…

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    John Coltrane (via last.fm) From the Times. THE BAD PLUS (Tuesday) The curious agenda of this staunchly cohesive trio feels even curiouser on “For All I Care” (Do the Math/Heads Up), the first Bad Plus album to feature a vocalist, Wendy Lewis. Before embarking on a European tour, the full cohort stops here for a…

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    From the Times: MICHAEL MUSILLAMI TRIO + 3 (Saturday) Michael Musillami, a guitarist firmly entrenched in the contemporary avant-garde, unveils material from a forthcoming release, featuring not only his working trio but also the trumpeter Ralph Alessi, the multi-reedist Marty Ehrlich and the vibraphonist Matt Moran. At 9 and 10:30 p.m., Cornelia Street Café, 29…

  • Vision Collaboration Nights in February

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    Image via Wikipedia From the Vision Festival people: Vision Collaboration Nights 2009 at the Living Theatre February 18-21, 2009 What: Vision Collaboration Nights Date and Time: February 18-21 7:30-10pm Place: The Living Theatre 21 Clinton Street, between Houston and Stanton Take the F to Delancey or JMZ to Essex Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at…

  • AMN Picks of the Week

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    Image via Wikipedia Here is where I post, at a frequency of about once a week, a list of the new music that has caught my attention that week. All of the releases listed below I’ve heard for the first time this week and come recommended. Joe Maneri / Peter Dolger – Peace Concert (1964,…

  • Jazz Listings From The New York Times

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    From the Times: THE BROOKLYN EXPERIMENTS (Sunday) This continuing series spotlights two good working bands here, each falling slightly to the left of center. Starting at 8:30 p.m. is a group led by the bassist Chris Tarry, and featuring reliable sparks from the alto saxophonist David Binney. Then at 10, the Execution Quintet, led by…

  • Dusted Reviews

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    Image via Wikipedia From Dusted: Artist: Cecil Taylor / William Parker / Masashi Harada Album: CT: The Dance Project Label: FMP Review date: Jan. 6, 2009 Artist: Tony Malaby Cello Trio Album: Warblepeck Label: Songlines Review date: Jan. 6, 2009 Artist: Parts & Labor Album: Receivers Label: Jagjaguwar Review date: Jan. 5, 2009

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    Image via Wikipedia From the Times: GERALD CLEAVER (Tuesday) Dealing less in rhythm than in pulse, Mr. Cleaver’s drumming perfectly suits the fluid requirements of jazz’s post-everything avant-garde. He leads two strong bands here, beginning (at 8 p.m.) with Violet Hour, which features a front line of the trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and the saxophonists J.…

  • Ten Questions with Ches Smith

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    From Glowing Realm: Ches Smith is a drummer/composer living in NY. He is an extremely busy and fast rising presence on the new music scene. If there was a tabloid covering free jazz, than he would have been caught by the paparazzi playing with such numerous figures as: Marc Ribot (in Ceramic Dog), Devin Hoff…

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    From DOWNTOWNMUSIC.NET: December 20, 2008 Downtown Horns, Roulette Roy Campbell, Daniel Carter, Steve Dalachinsky, Sabir Mateen Improv, Roulette Louie Belogenis, Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz December 19, 2008 Tony Malaby‘s Cello Trio, Cornelia Street Cafe John Hollenbeck, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Tony Malaby December 17, 2008 Elliott Sharp‘s Bootstrappers, Bowery Poetry Club Anton Fier, Melvin Gibbs, Emanuel ‘MannyLunch’ Maris,…

  • Free Jazz Blog Reviews

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    Image via Wikipedia From Free Jazz: Saturday, November 8, 2008 Tony Malaby Cello Trio – Warblepeck (Songlines, 2008) ****½ Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Byard Lancaster – Live At Macalaster College (Porter, 1972 – re-issue 2008) ****

  • Mario Pavone at Iridium in January

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    From Improvised Communications: On Wednesday, January 7th, acclaimed bassist/composer Mario Pavone and his newest working ensemble, the Mario Pavone Double Tenor Quintet, will celebrate the release of their November debut, Ancestors (Playscape Recordings), with a two-set performance at New York’s Iridium Jazz Club. The group features saxophonists Tony Malaby and Jimmy Greene, pianist Peter Madsen…

  • All About Jazz Reviews

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    Image via Wikipedia From All About Jazz: Tony Malaby Cello Trio Warblepeck (Songlines Recordings) Reviewed by Troy Collins 30-Oct-08 Vyacheslav Guyvoronsky Caprichos (Leo Records) Reviewed by Glenn Astarita 29-Oct-08 London Improvisers Orchestra London Improvisers Orchestra and Angeli / Parker / Rothenberg: Hard times, fine music Reviewed by John Eyles 29-Oct-08 Sonny Rollins Road Shows Vol.1…

  • Umbrella Music Through October 23

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    Image by tictocman via Flickr From Chicago’s Umbrella Music: Tuesday, 14 October 2008 Elastic 9:00PM | Vandermark 5 Ken Vandermark – reeds Dave Rempis – saxophones Fred Lonberg-Holm – cello Kent Kessler – bass Tim Daisy – drums two sets Wednesday, 15 October 2008 The Hideout 10:00PM | Tony Malaby Cello Trio Record Release Concert…

  • Umbrella Music Through October 16

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    Image via Wikipedia From Chicago’s Umbrella Music: Wednesday, 8 October 2008 The Hideout 10:00PM | Frame Quartet Ken Vandermark – tenor sax, Bb clarinet Fred Lonberg-holm – cello Nate McBride – electric and acoustic bass Tim Daisy – drums two sets $6 cover PLUS | DJ Sets : Vandermark Soundclash The End of the American…

  • The Stone in November

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    Image via Wikipedia Coming up at New York’s Stone: November 2008 at the Stone curated by Brad Lubman / Stephanie Stone 11/1 Saturday (DSNJ) 8 pm Andy Akiho Andy Akiho (steel pan) 10 pm Ken Thomson and SLOW/FAST Ken Thomson (alto sax, bass clarinet, composition) Russ Johnson (trumpet) Eyal Maoz (guitar) Adam Armstrong (bass) Fred…

  • Jazz Listings from the New York Times

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    Image via Wikipedia In the Times: BLOODCOUNT (Friday) Last year the alto-saxophonist Tim Berne released “Seconds” (Screwgun), chronicling the 1990s reign of this compellingly rough-and-tumble band. He also regrouped with its core members — the multireedist Chris Speed, the bassist Michael Formanek and the drummer Jim Black — who appear here on a bill that…