Dan Adler
Born and raised in Israel, Dan Adler studied jazz guitar, music and composition privately while learning the craft of Jazz by playing with some of … Read More “Dan Adler”
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Dan Adler: All Things Familiar
Guitarist Adler assembled four other musicians, brothers Grant and Philip Stewart on tenor sax and drums, Richard Samuels on piano and Dmitri Kolesnik on bass, and a ten song, very attractively packaged CD results. The title is appropriate; the forms and many of the specific tunes will be familiar to the hard core jazz audience. … Read More “Dan Adler: All Things Familiar”
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Dan Weiss/Miles Okazaki: Music for Drums and Guitar (Cygnus)
Any great chess master knows that the true art of the game—the grace, wit, and poetry of strategy that has kept us obsessed with it … Read More “Dan Weiss/Miles Okazaki: Music for Drums and Guitar (Cygnus)”
Brandon Lopez’s Die Dreaming / Juan Pablo Carletti’s Danzas Band
8pm Juan Pablo Carletti’s Danzas Band James Brandon Lewis – tenor sax / Ben Stapp – tuba / Juan Pablo Carletti – drums 9pm Brandon … Read More “Brandon Lopez’s Die Dreaming / Juan Pablo Carletti’s Danzas Band”
Danny Bennett on the Final Album and Retirement of Tony Bennett
It’s a hot August mid-morning in Manhattan, and Danny Bennett is zooming along. He’s been moving at top speed pretty much all the time ever … Read More “Danny Bennett on the Final Album and Retirement of Tony Bennett”
Doris Duke Artist Awards for Wayne Shorter, Kris Davis, and Danilo Pérez
Three jazz artists—saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter and pianist/composers Kris Davis and Danilo Pérez—will receive 2021 Doris Duke Artist Awards. Sponsored by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, … Read More “Doris Duke Artist Awards for Wayne Shorter, Kris Davis, and Danilo Pérez”
The Diamond-and-Emerald Bickford Benefit Concert Featuring Dan Levinson
Dan Levinson celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Benefit and the 20th anniversary of his first appearance at the Theatre! Levinson has once again assembled … Read More “The Diamond-and-Emerald Bickford Benefit Concert Featuring Dan Levinson”
Sheila Jordan: Comes Love: Lost Session 1960 (Capri)
Though Sheila Jordan’s reputation has never flagged—at 92, she’s long been venerated as a singer’s singer—the general consensus is that her best record is her … Read More “Sheila Jordan: Comes Love: Lost Session 1960 (Capri)”
Dante Vargas & the Cat Band
Miami Beach Onstage & Global Arts Project present Dante Vargas & the Cat Band. Vargas is a musical producer, arranger, musician and multiple Grammy winner. … Read More “Dante Vargas & the Cat Band”
Tribute to Stan Getz Streams from His Onetime Danish Home
Doors, a Swedish startup livestreaming platform, will broadcast a pair of concerts on Saturday, September 11, as a special tribute to legendary saxophonist Stan Getz. … Read More “Tribute to Stan Getz Streams from His Onetime Danish Home”
Homecoming Featuring Danny Simmons with Ron Carter
An evening of jazz and spoken word with legendary artists! This event will pair Danny Simmons—the co-creator of Def Poetry Jam and an accomplished author, … Read More “Homecoming Featuring Danny Simmons with Ron Carter”
Dan Levinson
Dan returns with a third ensemble and program that pays homage to the legendary early jazz greats with his signature mix of musicianship, charm, and … Read More “Dan Levinson”
Mable Lee 100th Birthday Celebration & Big Band Dance Party
Mable Lee Centennial Celebration is a big-band dance and costume party fundraiser benefiting Tapology’s Sweet & Able Mentorship Program and the Eubie Blake National Jazz … Read More “Mable Lee 100th Birthday Celebration & Big Band Dance Party”
Greg Abate: Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron (Whaling City Sound)
The success of Magic Dance is fueled by the capable execution of three brainstorms from Rhode Island hard-bop stalwart Greg Abate. The first was deciding … Read More “Greg Abate: Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron (Whaling City Sound)”
Saxophonist Dan Blake in Concert
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and composer Dan Blake celebrates the release of his recent Sunnyside Records release Da Fé with a free outdoor performance in front … Read More “Saxophonist Dan Blake in Concert”
Leni Stern: Dance (LSR)
Composer, guitarist, and vocalist Leni Stern grew up in Germany on Bach and Mozart. Her early albums, recorded in the late ’80s after she came … Read More “Leni Stern: Dance (LSR)”
Dan Wilson: Vessels of Wood and Earth (Brother Mister/Mack Avenue)
Guitarist Dan Wilson has chops to burn, and he lights the fuse on the opener here, “The Rhythm Section,” which does feature his quartet mates … Read More “Dan Wilson: Vessels of Wood and Earth (Brother Mister/Mack Avenue)”
Fandango at the Wall: The ShapeShifter Sessions
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and ShapeShifter Lab present Fandango at the Wall: The ShapeShifter Sessions, a … Read More “Fandango at the Wall: The ShapeShifter Sessions“
Harold Danko: Spring Garden (SteepleChase)
Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring has been an obsession for Harold Danko for more than a half-century, as the pianist relates in the liner … Read More “Harold Danko: Spring Garden (SteepleChase)”
Dan Blake: Da Fé (Sunnyside)
Dan Blake isn’t one to stand idly by while a world at risk, damaged by active negligence and callous indifference, sinks deeper into despair. Instead, … Read More “Dan Blake: Da Fé (Sunnyside)”
Sachal Vasandani Featuring Romain Collin: Midnight Shelter (Edition)
Like most other working musicians, vocalist Sachal Vasandani and pianist Romain Collin have spent the past year replacing plans with spontaneous actions, so the New … Read More “Sachal Vasandani Featuring Romain Collin: Midnight Shelter (Edition)”
Dan Tepfer in “Bach to the Future”
The astonishing pianistic and technological talent of Dan Tepfer will be on display as he follows the arc of J.S. Bach and his impact on … Read More “Dan Tepfer in “Bach to the Future””
Walter Page: Freedom Bass Dance
Were it possible to measure the weight of a band’s sound, I’m not sure you could find a greater scale-tipper than the Count Basie Orchestra … Read More “Walter Page: Freedom Bass Dance”
JT Track Premiere: “Who Shot John” by Dan Wilson
JazzTimes is honored to present the premiere of “Who Shot John” by Grammy-nominated guitarist Dan Wilson. The track appears on Wilson’s third album as a … Read More “JT Track Premiere: “Who Shot John” by Dan Wilson”
Dan Tepfer Remembers Lee Konitz
As someone who likes to think of himself as rational, I can’t bring myself to believe in fate, yet Lee and I seemed destined to … Read More “Dan Tepfer Remembers Lee Konitz”
Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists Win First Count Basie Contest
Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists, a 15-piece swing band led by the eponymous Brooklyn-based trumpeter, have won the inaugural Count Basie Great American Swing Contest. … Read More “Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists Win First Count Basie Contest”
Pink Martini: Good Riddance 2020!
Celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year with Pink Martini. Influenced by Latin music, jazz, cabaret, cinema scores, and more, Pink Martini brings … Read More “Pink Martini: Good Riddance 2020!”
Dan Weiss’ Starebaby: Natural Selection (Pi)
Don’t let the title fool you. The second album from Starebaby—Dan Weiss’ malleable, metal-leaning avant-garde outfit—takes more cues from David Lynch than Charles Darwin. Feeding … Read More “Dan Weiss’ Starebaby: Natural Selection (Pi)”
Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra: Night Devoid of Stars (Cellar)
On his debut recording as a leader, 35-year-old Daniel Hersog accomplishes a rare feat for a newcomer, constructing beautiful sonic tableaus with wide-span colors and … Read More “Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra: Night Devoid of Stars (Cellar)”
Dan Levinson’s Sixth Annual Midsummer Night’s Jazz Party!
Live music returns to the Morris Museum with Jazz on the Back Deck. Bring your own chairs and refreshments and enjoy live music atop the … Read More “Dan Levinson’s Sixth Annual Midsummer Night’s Jazz Party!”
Kidd Jordan/Joel Futterman/William Parker/Hamid Drake: A Tribute to Alvin Fielder, Live at Vision Festival XXIV (Mahakala)
This phenomenal 41:24 piece of spontaneous improvisation is rooted in the bonding of outcats in the ’70s Deep South. Drummer Alvin Fielder, a founder of … Read More “Kidd Jordan/Joel Futterman/William Parker/Hamid Drake: A Tribute to Alvin Fielder, Live at Vision Festival XXIV (Mahakala)”
Virtual Week 1: Jazz Dance with Angela Rostick Teens and Adults Group
Teens & Adults Group | July 13-17, 2020 at 5 PM-6 PM EDT | $60 / $50 for Member Easy to follow, one hour-long Broadway … Read More “Virtual Week 1: Jazz Dance with Angela Rostick Teens and Adults Group”
JT Video Premiere: “Dance of the Bee” by Endless Field
JazzTimes is honored to premiere the video for “Dance of the Bee” by Endless Field, the acoustic duo of guitarist/percussionist Jesse Lewis and bassist/percussionist Ike … Read More “JT Video Premiere: “Dance of the Bee” by Endless Field”
Kurt Elling & Danilo Pérez Share the Secrets of Collaboration
Picking at his weight-conscious lunch of Brussels sprouts, blistered shishito peppers, and wine at an Italian place near his Upper West Side Manhattan home, Kurt … Read More “Kurt Elling & Danilo Pérez Share the Secrets of Collaboration”
Monika Herzig: Eternal Dance (Savant)
Sure, there are more enticing ways to open a jazz album than by turning to “We Are the Champions” for inspiration. Yet pianist Monika Herzig’s … Read More “Monika Herzig: Eternal Dance (Savant)”
Sinne Eeg & the Danish Radio Big Band: We’ve Just Begun (BFM Jazz)
A vivacious vocalist with a winning, unpretentious stage presence, Denmark’s Sinne Eeg has been something of a go-to collaborator for the Danish Radio Big Band. … Read More “Sinne Eeg & the Danish Radio Big Band: We’ve Just Begun (BFM Jazz)”
Danilo Pérez Remembers Fred Taylor
I was playing in a hotel bar with a trio in downtown Boston. This was in the very early ’90s. I don’t remember how Fred … Read More “Danilo Pérez Remembers Fred Taylor”
Danny Ray Thompson 1947–2020
Danny Ray Thompson, a saxophonist and key creative force in the Sun Ra Arkestra over a span of more than 50 years, died March 12 … Read More “Danny Ray Thompson 1947–2020”
Dan Morgenstern Remembers Ira Gitler
Ira Gitler and I were friends for so long that I can no longer recall when first we met, but I suspect it was at … Read More “Dan Morgenstern Remembers Ira Gitler”
Brian Shankar Adler: Fourth Dimension (Chant)
Chant Records, run by John Zorn protégés and avant-jazz heads Jon Madof and Shanir Blumenkranz, calls itself “a sonic temple for adventurous music.” So far … Read More “Brian Shankar Adler: Fourth Dimension (Chant)”
Daniel Bernardes & Drumming GP: Liturgy of the Birds – In Memoriam Olivier Messiaen (Clean Feed)
At a time of decreasing bird populations throughout the world—one in four birds has perished since the 1970s—comes this beautiful tribute to composer Olivier Messiaen, … Read More “Daniel Bernardes & Drumming GP: Liturgy of the Birds – In Memoriam Olivier Messiaen (Clean Feed)”
Michele Rosewoman’s New Yor-Uba: Hallowed (Advance Dance Disques)
The evolution of New Yor-Uba, pianist Michele Rosewoman’s painstaking synthesis of modern jazz and ancient Afro-Cuban folkloric traditions, has been a journey of slow-motion magnificence. … Read More “Michele Rosewoman’s New Yor-Uba: Hallowed (Advance Dance Disques)”
Dan Levinson & Molly Ryan: Valentine’s Concert
Jazz legends Dan Levinson and Molly Ryan share their love for jazz and each other in this special Valentine’s Day-themed concert.
Dan Weiss Trio Plus 1: Utica Box (Sunnyside)
The unusual instrumentation of the new album from drummer Dan Weiss brings to mind Smokestack, Andrew Hill’s 1966 Blue Note classic, as both recordings employ a drums/piano/two-basses lineup, but Weiss didn’t intend the comparison. For him, this was simply an outgrowth of the trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and pianist Jacob Sacks that he showcased on … Read More “Dan Weiss Trio Plus 1: Utica Box (Sunnyside)”
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Sheila Jordan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Veronica Swift: Three Generations of Vocal Jazz
One of the many highlights of the 40th Detroit Jazz Festival was a freewheeling conversation in the Talk Tent between three charismatic female vocalists. The eldest, 91-year-old Sheila Jordan (still a mere 90 at the time of this interview), is a Detroit native who burst onto the New York scene in the ’50s, struggled through … Read More “Sheila Jordan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Veronica Swift: Three Generations of Vocal Jazz”
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Jazz in June – Danielle Wertz
An award-winning jazz vocalist, educator, composer, and arranger, Danielle Wertz provides a unique, honest and refreshing experience. She has performed in many established venues including … Read More “Jazz in June – Danielle Wertz”
Gearhead: Danny Gottlieb’s Hot Sticks
When your résumé includes recording and touring with the likes of the Pat Metheny Group, John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra, the Manhattan Transfer, and many others, it’s a given that you’ll be equipped to nail the sound for each setting. But over a career spanning five decades, percussionist and author Danny Gottlieb can cite thousands of … Read More “Gearhead: Danny Gottlieb’s Hot Sticks”
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Jazz Historian Dan Morgenstern Honored on 90th Birthday with Creation of Rutgers Fellowships
The Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS) at Rutgers University in Newark, N.J., has appointed internationally acclaimed historian, writer, and educator Dan Morgenstern as its executive director emeritus and has named a yearlong fellowship in his honor to celebrate his 90th birthday and significant contributions to jazz scholarship. The tribute will continue in the spring with a … Read More “Jazz Historian Dan Morgenstern Honored on 90th Birthday with Creation of Rutgers Fellowships”
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JT Track Premiere: “Please Don’t Leave” by the Dan Weiss Trio Plus 1
JazzTimes is honored to present the premiere of “Please Don’t Leave” by the Dan Weiss Trio Plus 1. The track appears on the upcoming album Utica Box, to be released November 8 on Sunnyside Records. Composed by Weiss, “Please Don’t Leave” features the leader on drums, along with pianist Jacob Sacks and bassist Thomas Morgan. … Read More “JT Track Premiere: “Please Don’t Leave” by the Dan Weiss Trio Plus 1″
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Harold Danko Quartet
The Harold Danko Quartet will perform on Sunday, September 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. at 1220 N. Mascher St. (steps away from the Girard Ave. El stop) … Read More “Harold Danko Quartet”