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By George KanzlerWINNING SPINSTWO MUSICIANS KNOWN FOR

intrepidly anchoring vibrant rhythmsections over the years explore otheraspects of their artistry on new albums.Both Charnett Moffett and Linda May HanOh are bassists and the principal com-posers on their latest releases, but for thefirst time, Charnett exclusively plays fret-less electric bass guitar on his. Bothalbums also feature violins as part of thebasic ensembles.Charnett Moffett's Bright New Day

(Motéma), showcases the billowing, horn-like sound of his bass guitar in a hornlessband. His quintet is rounded out by JanaHerzen on guitar, Scott Tixier on violin,Brian Jackson on piano and synth, andMark Whitfield Jr., on drums. Charnett'sbass is on top, or prominent in the mix, onthe majority of tracks, with Jana, Scottand Brian melding and interweaving sothe ensemble has a mutable, constantlyevolving quality. It is most pronounced onthe title track, which is inspired byOrnette Coleman's harmolodics. "BrightNew Day" begins with a canon figureexchanged by Charnett and Scott, whichaccelerates as the others join in waves ofshifting rhythms, as each instrument risesto the top in a roller-coaster of solos. Ashorter harmolodic piece, "Netting," uses ariff theme to jump off into polyphonic jam-ming highlighted by a violin-guitar tan-dem.The shifting, flexible time/tempo possi-

bilities are most formally employed on "SetIt Free," a piece contrasting sections ofrhythmic 6/8 with suspended time, semi-rubato interludes, each one introducinganother 6/8-driven solo section for piano,violin and guitar. Tempo is used in animpressionistic way on "Waterfalls," asCharnett's bass begins slowly, with longtones, as if floating down a river until thebeat accelerates as he's going over a falls,where he is joined by Jana and Scottbouncing answering phrases to his bass tosimulate rapids below the falls. There arealso two tracks in the gospel-spiritualmode. "Holy Spirits" is uplifting and cele-bratory, with Charnett's clarion refrainunderpinning a round of solos emergingfrom the communal ensemble reflectingthe title. "O My God Elohim" could be atraditional hymn, with Charnett's bassplaying the role of lead singer. In funkycontrast is "Free the Slaves," spurred by ajazz-rock beat, with solos over roiling,thick backgrounds and insistent riffs

under Charnett's chant of "Free the slaves,let 'em go." Jana contributes one composi-tion to the album, "Precious Air," a songwith her own lyrics, delivered in a breathyvoice and the musical textures of folk-rock.Linda May Han Oh's Aventurine

(Biophilia), is what was called third-stream music in the mid-20th century. It'sa hybrid blending of elements from jazzand European classical music, with Lindaadding strains of traditional Chinesemusic too. A string quartet is a prominentpart of the ensemble, joining Linda's jazzquartet with saxophonist Greg Ward,pianist Matt Mitchell and drummer ChesSmith. The Australian vocal group Invenioappears on four of the tracks. The string quartet, with violinist Sara

Caswell often in a solo jazz role, is frontand center on many of the pieces. The titletune features strings and voices in soaringharmonies, along with Greg and Matt inbrief solos. "Cancrizan," directly inspiredby J. S. Bach's Crab Canon musical palin-drome form, has Linda (pizzicato) andMatt weaving in and out of the strings."Broome We Are Here," inspired by thesigning of a deaf pearl diver, is completelystring quartet gestures. Matt's piano soloopens "Rest Your Weary Head, Part 1," fol-lowed by a through-composed finale bystrings and voices. Bill Evans' "TimeRemembered" becomes a string quartetsetting for Linda's pizzicato bass improvi-sation over strings and piano.While Charlie Parker's "Au Privave" is

mostly disguised in a string-heavyarrangement, Linda instills other pieces,including those with Asian roots, withswing and energy. "Kirigami" has a long,winding melody delivered by sax and violinthat unfolds like the title's namesakepaper cutting-folding technique, andintense solos from Linda (pizzicato) andGreg. "Ebony," inspired by the wood anddescribed by Linda as "about persistence,strength and protection," swings brisklywith the jazz quartet to the fore, and "TheSirens Are Wailing" builds to dramaticpeaks with strings and voices supportingjazz solos.

Charnett Moffett showcases musicfrom Bright New Day at Jazz Forum,July 28. Linda May Han Oh plays theVillage Vanguard, July 2-7, with saxo-phonist Ben Wendel, guitaristMatthew Stevens, keyboardist FabianAlmazon and drummer Obed Calvaire.

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CLUBS & HALLS

UPPER MANHATTAN(Above 70th Street)

92Y: 1395 Lexington Av at 92nd St. 212-415-5500. www.92y.org. Jul 16-18&23-25: 7:30pmJazz in July feat 07/16 John Pizzarelli, HarryAllen, 07/17 The Brazilian Trio w/MauchaAdnet + The Curtis Brothers Afro-CubanJazz Qnt, 07/18 Cécile McLorin Salvant w/BillCharlap Trio, 07/23 Tom Harrell, WarrenVaché, Joe Magnarelli, Veronica Swift w/BillCharlap Trio, 07/24 Renee Rosnes & BillCharlap w/Ken Peplowski, 07/25 SteveWilson, Roxy Coss, Michael Dease, SandyStewart.

449 LA: 449 Lenox Av (bet 132nd & 133rd Sts).212-234-3298. Sun: 1-3:30&4-7pm Patio Jazz;Thurs: 1-3:30pm Jazz & Dessert; Fri-Sat:8:30pm.

BILL’S PLACE: 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7thAvs). www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212-281-0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill SaxtonBebop Band.

CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet92nd & 93rd Sts). www.cleopatrasneedleny.com. 212-769-6969. Sets: Early (E), Late (L);Sun E 4-8pm, L 9pm-1am; Mon-Tues E 8-9pm, L 10pm-1am; Wed-Thurs E 7-11pm, L11:30pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat E 8pm-12am, L12:30-3am. Free adm/$10 min. Trios exceptMon&Thurs Duets unless otherwise noted. LJam. Residencies: Sun E Open mic w/KeithIngham, L Benno Marmur; Mon Mark Hagan;Tues Marc Devine; Wed E Open mic w/LesKurtz, L Nathan Brown; Thurs L NathanBrown; Fri L except 07/5 Robbie Lee; Sat Lexcept 07/6 T. Kash. Jul 4: Roland Temple; 5:E-L Benno Momur; 6: E-L Jason Cloter; 11:Noriko Kamo; 12: Jon Weiss; 13: WalterWilliams Band; 18: the Equilibrium Jazz Gp;19: Steve Sandberg Duet; 20: AlanRosenthal; 25: Marla Simpson Band; 26:Jesse Crawford; 27: Satchamo Mannan.

GIN FIZZ: 308 Malcolm X Blvd at 125th St. 2ndFl. www.ginfizzharlem.com. 212-289-5550.Residency: Tues except 07/2,16&30 8&10pmLi'nards Many Moods of Soul Jazz Funk. Jul11: 10pm Omar Edwards & the K360 ClubBand; 17: 8pm Dave Fields & friends; 18:7:30&9pm Analía Goldberg Trio.

GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster.310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts).www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001.Sets/adm: 7&9pm/$15-20 unless otherwisenoted. Residency: Thurs except 07/18Pedrito Martinez. Jul 5: $15 Rita; 12-13: $20-25 Charenée Wade; 18: Charles AnthonyBryant; 20: $20 Delfeayo Marsalis & TheUptown Jazz Orch; 26: Corey WallaceDUBtet; 27: Johnny O'Neal.

GRANT’S TOMB: Riverside Dr & W120nd St.www.jazzmobile.org. 212-866-4900. Wed: 7-8:30pm free adm. Jul 10: Bill Saxton; 17:Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender JusticeQnt feat Terri Lyne Carrington; 24: HoustonPerson; 31: T.K.Blue.

GREATER CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH:55W 124th St (bet Malcolm X Blvd & 5th Av).212-348-6132. www.harlemjazzboxx.com.

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Tues 12pm $15 adm & Fri 7pm $20: HarlemJazz series. Jul 5: Lonnie Plaxico; 9: YoichiUzeki; 12: Santi Debriano; 16: BruceEdwards; 19: Andrea Brachfeld & Insight;23: James Weidman; 26: Jorge Sylvester; 30:Dick Griffin.

LENOX SAPHIRE: 341 Lenox Av at 127th St.www.lenoxsaphireharlem.com. 212-866-9700. Thurs: 8-11pm Keyed Up series w/PhilYoung Oct.

MARCUS GARVEY PARK: 122nd St atManhattan Av. www.jazzmobile.org. 212-866-4900. Fri: 7-8:15pm free adm. Jul 5:Bertha Hope; 12: Jeremy Pelt; 16: HappyBirthday Billy Taylor!; 19: Barry Harris.

MEXICAN FESTIVAL RESTAURANT: 2672Bway. www.mexicanfestivalrestaurant.com.646-912-9334. Thurs: 7-10pm. Jul 11&25: tba.

MINTON’S: 206W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av& Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). 212-243-2222.www.mintonsharlem.com. Sets: Sun7:30&9pm, Thurs-Sat 7:30&9:30pm. Resi-dencies: Sun Christopher McBride w/guest;Thurs Nat Adderley, Jr.; Sat Hopkins & TheBiggish Band. Jul 5: Nico Sarbanes.

MIST HARLEM: 46W 116th St (bet Lenox & 5thAv). www.mistharlem.com. 646-738-3043. Fri:10pm-2am $10 adm Harlem Late Night Jazz.

NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM:58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348-8300. www.jmih.org. 7-8:30pm $10 don. Jul20: 1-4pm $30 Charli Persip Surprise 90thB’day Party & Benefit.

NEW AMSTERDAM MUSIC ASSOCIATION:107W 130th St (bet Lenox & Adam ClaytonPowel Blvds). 347-712-8568. www.namaharlem.org. Mon: 7-11pm $5/15 adm Jam.

PARIS BLUES: 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr.Blvd at 121st St. 917-257-7831. www.parisbluesharlem.webs.com. Sets/adm: Early (E)5-9pm, Jam 9pm-1am/free. Sun: E Double G& the Possee, 9pm 1st&3rd La BandaRamirez; Mon: Keyed Up feat John CookseyQrt; Tues: Tyrone Govan & Der Secret; Wed:Les Goodson & the Intergalatic Soul JazzBand; Thurs: Chiemi & Chiemistry; Fri: tba;Sat: 69th Street Band.

RENAISSANCE HARLEM: 2245 AdamClayton Powell, Jr. Blvd at 132nd St. 646-838-7604. www.renaissance-harlem.com. Sun 6-9pm & Wed 7-10pm: Duo. Jul 3: ChiemiMatsubara Elson & Radam Schwartz; 7:Boncellia Lewis; 10: Teri Leggio Wade &Takaaki Otomo; 14: Marcus Persiani; 17:Valentina Marino; 21: Whitney Marchelle; 24:Akemi Yamada; 28: Kiyoko Yamaoka Layne &Gabriel Romance; 31: TC Carney III.

The RIVERTON: W135th St at Madison Av.www.jazzmobile.org. 212-866-4900. Jul 27: 7-8:30pm free adm Happy Birthday Billy Taylorfeat Danny Mixon.

ROOM 623: At B Squared Harlem. 271W 119thSt (bet Frederick Douglass & Adam ClaytonPowell Jr. Blvds). www.b2harlem.com/room623. 212-280-2248. Sets/adm: Thurs7:30pm, Fri 9pm, $10/15. Residency: Thursexcept 07/4 Tyrone Govan. Jul 5: ShareefClayton; 12: Phil Palombi Trio; 19: ChipShelton & Peacetime Trio; 26: AdamMoezinia Trio.

SHOWMANS: 375W 125th St at Morningside.212-864-8941.

SHRINE: 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd(bet 133rd & 134th Sts). 212-690-7807.www.shrinenyc.com. Sets: Early (E) 6-7pm,Late (L) 7-8pm. Residencies (R): Sun E-LJam w/Andrew Kushnir; 1st Sun 8-10pm TheShrine Big Band. Jul 3: E Justus Heher; 7: R;9: L Joshua Torvi Trio; 11: L Joe Pino Qnt; 12:E H & J Qnt; 14: R; 18: E Bayo Fayemi Gp; 21:R; 26: L Furmi Gomez Qrt; 28: R.

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BIRDLAND THEATER: 315W 44th St (bet 8th& 9th Avs). www.birdlandjazz.com. 212-581-3080. Sets: Earley (E) 7pm except Sun7:30pm & Mon 8:30pm, Late (L) 9:45pm. Jul 1:E Yoko Miwa Trio; 3: Liz Rosa; 4 E & 5-6: NancyKelly; 8: E Steven Feifke; 10: Jazz Vocal Maniaby Janis Siegel & Lauren Kinhan feat NicoleHenry; 11-13: Konrad Paszkudzki & PasqualeGrasso Duo; 15: E Joe Alterman Trio; 17:Anat Fort Trio; 18: Albert “Tootie” Heath; 19-20: Lew Tabackin; 21: E Sammy FigueroaBand; 24: The Ladybugs; 25 E & 26-27:Michael Wolff Trio; 29: E Barbara Fasano; 30:E Fleur Seule; 31: E Rico Jones Qrt, LCandice Reyes Qnt.

BRYANT PARK: 6th Av (bet 41st & 42nd Sts).www.bryantpark.org. 212-768-4242. Mon-Fri:12:30-2:30pm except 07/18&25 2-4pm Pianoin the Park. Jul 1-5: Jon Weber; 8-10&12:Bertha Hope; 15-19: Dan Manjovi; 22-26:Russ Kassoff; 29-Aug 2: Isaac ben Ayala.

CARNEGIE CLUB: 156W 56th St. 212-957-9676. www.hospitalityholdings.com. Sat:8:30&10:30pm $40/2 drink min Sinatra trib-ute feat Steve Maglio & Stan Rubin Orch.

CARNEGIE HALL: 57th St & 7th Av. 212-247-7800. www.carnegiehall.org. Jul 27: 8pm$12.50-25 adm Sean Jones & NYO Jazzw/Kurt Elling.

CENTER BAR: 10 Columbus Cr, 4th Fl. 212-823-9482. www.centerbarnyc.com. Tues-Fri:6-10pm Janice Friedman Solo.

CLUB BONAFIDE: 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd &3rd Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com.646-918-6189. Jul 5: 6pm Yumi Kim Trio; 6:4pm Andres Laprida, 6pm So FrenchCabaret, 8pm Barbara Martinez, 10pmRichard Miller; 7: 6pm Kirk Duplantis Qrt,8pm Julie Eigenberg & Richard Miller; 11:6pm Emilie Surtees, 8pm Ellynne Rey; 12:6pm Chloé Perrier & The French Heart Band,8pm Richard Miller; 13: 6pm So FrenchCabaret, 8pm Barbara Martinez; 14: 6:30pmThe New York Nightingales, 8:30pm SoFrench Cabaret; 18: 6pm Emilie Surtees,8pm Moth to Flame; 19: 6pm Chloé Perrier &The French Heart Band, 8pm BarbaraMartinez; 20: 6pm So French Cabaret; 21:8:30pm Violette; 26: 6pm Chloé Perrier & TheFrench Heart Band, 8pm Violette; 27: 6pm SoFrench Cabaret; 28: 8:30pm Violette.

DAMROSCH PARK: 62nd St (bet Columbus &Amsterdam Avs). 212-721-6500. www.midsummernightswing.org. Music: 7:30-10pm.$17 adm. Jul 3: Bria Skonberg & Sisterhoodof Swing Seven feat Catherine Russellw/Camille Thurman, Emily Asher; 5: JoeBattaglia & The New York Big Band; 6:Charles Turner & Uptown Swing; 10: EyalVilner Big Band feat Brianna Thomas &Brandon Bain; 13: Harlem RenaissanceOrch.

DAVID RUBENSTEIN ATRIUM: At LincolnCenter. Bway at 62nd St. www.lincolncenter.org/atrium. 212-875-5350. Jul 2: 7:30pm freeadm Holman Trio.

DIZZY’S CLUB: At Jazz @ Lincoln Center. 10Columbus Cr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org.212-258-9800. Sets/adm unless otherwisenoted: 7:30&9:30pm, 11:30pm Late NightSessions; Sun-Wed $35, Thurs-Fri $40, Sat$45; $10 min. Jul 1-8: closed; 9: Allan Harris;10: Emoción; 11: Quiana Lynell; 12-13: Dr.Eddie Henderson Qnt; 14: Jeremy Bosch; 15:Evan Arntzen Oct feat Jon-Erik Kellso; 16:Evan Sherman Big Band; 17: 7:30pm KenPeplowski Qnt, 9:30pm Bruce Williams Qnt;18-21: $45 07/19 Jon Faddis Qrt; 22: $30Andrea Motis Qnt; 23: Adrian Cox; 24: $30

SILVANA: 300W 116th St at FrederickDouglass Blvd. www.silvana-nyc.com. 646-692-4935. Sets unless otherwise noted: Early(E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. Jul 1: L RobinsonMontmollin Trio; 5: L Rodrigo Bonelli Trio featGuilherme Dias Gomes; 9: L H & J Qnt; 18: E-L Corey Wallace; 19: E-L Arun Luthra & AndySugg; 25: E-L Jordan Pettay; 26: E Joe PinoQnt, 9-10pm Youth & Vanity; 30: E Ben MorrisQnt.

SMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 2751 Bway(bet 105th & 106th Sts). 212-864-6662.www.smokejazz.com. Set: Early (E), Late (L);Sun&Wed-Thurs E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm;Mon E 7&9pm, L 10:30pm; Tues 7,9&10:30pm; Fri-Sat E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm&12:45am; adm/min vary. Residencies: Sun(R) E Michelle Lordi feat Matthew ParrishTrio, L Public Sound; Mon (R) E Orrin Evans& The Captain Black Big Band, L The SmokeJam Session by Orrin Evans; Tues (R) MikeLeDonne & Groover Qrt; Wed (R) E LezlieHarrison, L Emmet Cohen B3 Trio; Thurs LIsaiah J. Thompson Qrt; Fri L JohnnyO’Neal & guests; Sat L The HarlemSessions by Marc Cary. Jul 1-3: R; 4-6: BillyHarper Qnt w/spec guest George Cables; 7-10: R; 11-13: Russell Malone Qrt; 14-17: R;18-20: Steve Turre Qnt; 21-24: R; 25: AdamBirbaum Trio; 26-27: Eric Alexander Qrt featAl Foster; 28-31: R.

SUGAR BAR: 254W 72nd St (bet Bway & WestEnd Av). 212-579-0222. www.sugarbarnyc.com.Sets: 8pm/$10 adm unless otherwise noted.Residencies: Wed except 07/3&24 Electrik-ana; Thurs 9pm except 07/3 Open Micw/Sugar Bar All Star Band; Jul 5: $15 NatAdderley, Jr. Trio; 6: 9pm Irini Res & the JazzMix; 24: Andre Henry.

SYMPHONY SPACE: 2537 Bway at 95th St.212-864-5400. www.symphonyspace.org.Bar Thalia (BT). Jul 6: BT 9pm NY Jazz Flutet;13: BT 9pm Lohninger & Fischbacher; 14: BT7pm Liquid Math.

The TRIAD THEATER: 158W 72nd St (betBway & Columbus). www.triadnyc.com. 212-362-2590. 2 drink/min. Jul 1: 7pm MarianneSolivan; 19: 7pm Christine Spero Gp; 24:7pm AS IS; 25: 7pm Audrey Silver.

AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM: 2 LincolnSq on Columbus Av (bet 65th & 66th Sts).www.folkartmuseum.org. 212-595-9533.Wed: 2-3pm free adm Bill Wurtzel Trio.

BIRDLAND: 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs).212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. Sets:Early (E) 5:30pm except Mon 7pm;8:30&11pm. Residencies: Sun (R) ArturoO’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orch; Wed EDavid Ostwald & Louis Armstrong EternityBand; Fri E The Birdland Big Band; Sat Eexcept 07/6 Eric Comstock w/Sean Smith &spec guest Barbara Fasano. Jul 1: E Aishade Haas; 2-6: Veronica Swift w/Emmet CohenTrio; 4&6: E Emmet Cohen Trio; 7: E TheDuke Ellington Center Big Band + R; 9-14:Freddy Cole Qrt; 14: E David Berger JazzOrch + R; 15: E Benny Benack III; 16-20:Steve Smith's Groove Blue Organ Trio; 18: EDenise Reis; 21: E Ron Aprea Big Band + R;23-27: John Pizzarelli & The Swing 7; 25: EAdam Larson Band; 28: E Terraza Big Band +R; 30-Aug 3: John Pizzarelli w/spec guestKen Peplowski.

MID-TOWN MANHATTAN

(Between 35th & 69th Street)

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Eric Person & Bryan Carrott; 25-28: $4507/25-26, $50 07/27 Catherine Russell; 29:Mark Gross + Strings; 30: $30 Pauline Jean;31: Amaro Freitas Trio. Late Night Sessionsw/Jul 2-6: closed; 9-13: Citizens of the Blues;16-17: Jonathan Thomas; 20: Molly Miller &friends; 23-27: Evan Sherman Big Band.

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW: 254W 54th St,Cellar (bet Bway & 8th Av). 646-476-3551.www.54below.com. Jul 19: 9:30pm BrubeckBrothers Qrt.

FLÛTE MIDTOWN: 205W 54th St (bet Bway &7th Av). 212-265-5169. www.flutebar.com.Wed: 7-10pm. Jul 24: Susan Tobocman Trio.

FUNKADELIC STUDIOS: 209W 40th St (bet7th & 8th Avs). www.funkadelicstudios.com.212-696-2513. Jul 7: 11am-1pm free admWilliam Hooker.

GUANTANAMERA: 939 8th Av. 212-262-5354.www.guantanamerany.com. Sets: Sun-Thurs8:30pm-12am, Fri-Sat 8:30pm-1am. Tues-Wed: Ariacne Trujillo Trio.

IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St atBway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454.Mon-Tues: 8-11pm Vince Giordano & TheNighthawks.

The IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582-2121. www.theiridium.com.

JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212-885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets/adm: Sun12-2:30pm, Mon-Tues 8-11pm, Wed-Sat 8-9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $45 buffet, Mon-Tuesfree/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $18/$20 min, Fri-Sat $34/$20 min. Residencies: Sun (R) JazzBrunch w/Tony Middleton; Mon (R) Jam byIris Ornig; Tues Emerging Artists series. Jul1: R; 2: David Yee Qrt; 3: Melissa HamiltonQrt; 4: no jazz; 5-6: Roni Ben-Hur Qrt; 7-8: R;9: Elsa Nilson Qrt; 10: Akemi Yamada Qrt; 11:Nico Sarbenes Qrt; 12: Ed Laub Qrt; 13:Valerie Capers Qrt; 14-15: R; 16: Gonjo'sGroove Merchant; 17: Alyssa Allgood Qrt;18: Ben Cassara Qrt; 19: John di MartinoTrio; 20: tba; 21-22: R; 23: Lauren Lee Qrt; 24:Adam Hutcheson Qnt; 25: Taeko; 26: BenRosenblum Trio; 27: George Colligan Trio;28-29: R; 30: Jocelyn Gould Qrt; 31: MichikaFukumori Trio.

LE RIVAGE: 340W 46th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs).www.lerivagenyc.com. 212-765-7374. Mon:6:30pm Joe Cohn Trio; Thurs: 7pm ThursdaySessions w/Kyle Colina & friends.

LOCAL 802: Associated Musicians of GreaterNew York Club Room. 322W 48th St (bet 8th& 9th Sts). www.jazzfoundation.org. 212-245-4802. Jul 1&15: 7-9:30pm Jazz Foundation ofAmerica feat Jam.

MICHIKO STUDIOS: 149W 46th St (bet 6th &7th Avs). 3rd Fl. 212-302-4011. www.michikostudios.com. Jul 12: 8-10pmGuillermo Gregorio Ens.

MORGAN LIBRARY: 225 Madison Av at 36thSt. www.themorgan.org. 212-685-0008. Fri:6:30-8:30pm BeBimBop Ens.

PARNELL’S: 350E 53rd St at 1st Av. 212-753-1761. www.parnellsnyc.com. Jul 26: 7-10pmfree adm/$25 min Scot Albertson & RonJackson.

PIER 84: 555 12th Av at 44th St. Jul 11: 7pmLatin Music in Hell's Kitchen, a History featMike Freeman ZonaVibe w/spec guests RayMantilla & Jose Mangual, Jr.

The PIERRE: 2E 61st St at 5th Av. 212-838-8000. www.thepierreny.com. Thurs-Sat: 6:30-9:30pm Antonio Ciacca.

RESIDENCE INN TIMES SQUARE: 1033 6thAv at 39th St. 212-768-0007. Tues: 7:30-10:30pm free adm Daniel Bennett Gp.

The RUM HOUSE: 228W 47th St (bet Bway &8th Av). www.edisonrumhouse.com. 646-490-6924. Jul 1&22: 9:30pm Lou Caputo &Company.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR: 256W 52nd St (betBway & 8th Av). www.russiansamovar.com.212-757-0168. Sun: 3-7pm. Jul 7: NobuyukiYamasaki Trio; 14: Alex Layne Trio; 21: ArleeLeonard Trio; 28: Tommy Morimoto Qrt.

SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Av at54th St. (Citicorp Bld). 212-935-2200.www.saintpeters.org. Sun: 6pm free admJazz Vespers; Wed: 1pm $10 don MiddayJazz Midtown; Jul 3: David White Jazz Orch;7: Chris Dingman/Ike Sturm/Allan MednardTrio; 10: Alan Broadbent Trio; 14: ChrisDingman Solo; 17: Ralph Hamperian’s TubaD’Amore; 21: Chris Dingman 7 ZanetaSykes; 24: Giacomo Gates Trio; 28: ChrisDingman/Ike Sturm/Allan Mednard Trio; 31:Peter Leitch New Life Orch.

SCANDINAVIA HOUSE: 58 Park Av (bet 37th& 38th Sts). www.scandinaviahouse.org.212-879-9779. Jul 11: 7:30pm $15/10 admJostein Gulbrandsen Trio.

The SOUND BITE RESTAURANT: 737 9th Av(bet 49th & 50th Sts). 917-409-5868. www.thesoundbiterestaurant.com.

SPOONFED NYC: 331W 51st St (bet 8th & 9thavs). 646-368-1854. www.spoonfednyc.com.Jul 14: 7pm Andrea Wolper Trio.

SWING 46: Jazz & Supper Club. 349W 46th St(bet 8 & 9th Avs). www.swing46.com. 212-262-9554. Sets/adm: Sun-Thurs 8:30-11:30pm/$15; Fri-Sat 9:30pm-1am/$20.Residencies: Mon Swingadelic; Tues GeorgeGee Swinging’ Dance Band; Wed Stan RubinOrch w/Joe Politi.

The TIMES CENTER: 242W 41st St. 212-556-4288. www.thetimescenter.com. Jul 20:7:30pm Latin Music in Hell's Kitchen, aHistory feat Mike Freeman ZonaVibe w/specguests Ray Mantilla & Jose Mangual, Jr.

TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs).Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497-1254. Jul 7: 7-8:30pm free/$5 min BillStevens; 18&28: 7-9:30pm free adm/$10 minLinda Presgrave Qrt.

11TH STREET BAR: 510E 11th St (bet Av A &B). www.11thstbar.com. 212-982-3929. Mon:8pm Keyed Up feat Jam w/Murray Wall.

55 BAR: 55 Christopher St (bet 6th & 7th Avs).212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early(E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1st Thurs: EAmy Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe; 2ndThurs: E Nicole Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E TessaSouter; 3rd Sun: E Ray Anderson & PocketBrass Band; last Wed: E Paul Jost; last Fri: EKendra Shank.

75 CLUB: At the Bogardus Mansion. 75 MurraySt (bet W Bway & Greenwich St). 212-268-1746. www.the75clubnyc.com. Sets: Wed 7-11pm; Thurs-Sat 8&9:30pm. Residencies:Wed Tardo Hammer Trio + Jam; Thurs AndyBey. Jul 4-5: Trombone festival feat FrankLacy, Dick Griffin, Craig Harris & KianiKwani; 12: Warren Vaché Qrt; 13: GarySmulyan w/Tardo Hamner Trio; 19: HarryAllen Qrt; 20: Ehud Asherie Trio feat KenPeplowski; 27: Sheila Jordan w/the RoyalBobsters feat Jerry Weldon; 28: FrankPerowsky Big Band.

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ARTHUR’S TAVERN: 57 Grove St. 212-675-6879. www.arthurstavernnyc.com. Sets: 7-10pm. Sun: Creole Cooking; Mon: GroveStreet Stompers feat Joe Licari; Tues: YuichiHirakawa; Wed: Eve Silber; Thurs-Sat: EriYamamoto Trio.

B FLAT: Basement 277 Church St (bet Franklin& White Sts). www.bflat.info. 212-219-2970.Sets: Mon 8-11pm, Wed 8:30-11:30pm, Sat10pm-12am. Mon&Wed: Jordan Young Trio.Jul 20: Dwayne Clemons Trio.

BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 11th St (bet Bway &University). www.bahainyc.org. 212-222-5159. Tues: 8&9:30pm $10/15 adm. Jul 9:Claire Daly Gp; 16: Corina BartraAfro/Peruvian Jazz Ens; 23: Jabbo Ware &the We, Me and Them Orch.

BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212-529-5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: Sun8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30-7:45pm,Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30,9:30&11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 drink min/setexcept Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drink min/set, Efree. Trios unless otherwise noted. Mon-Thurs: E Emerging Artists series; Mon: LVocal Mondays series. Residencies (R): SunPeter Mazza; Wed L Jonathan Kreisberg. Jul1: E Jocelyn Gould, L Alma Micic; 2: E AlexDeLazzari, L Mike Bono; 3: E Juan Munguia,L R; 4: E Matt Setzler, L Craig Brann; 5: EdCherry; 6: Tobias Meinhart; 7: R; 8: E RyanHernandez, L Rose Ellis; 9: E Andrew Cheng,L Jon Irabagon; 10: E Nick Marziani, L R; 11:E Adam Cordero, L Vaughn Stoffey; 12: JeffBarone; 13: Jeff Miles; 14: Peter Mazza &Benny Benack; 15: E Jake Richter, L BrendaEarle; 16: E Niklas Lukassen, L NadavRemez; 17: E Andrew Cheng, L R; 18: E LisaHoppe, L Kevin Clark; 19: Uri Gurvich; 20:Paul Bollenback; 21: R; 22: E Nick Marziani,L Nora McCarthy; 23: E tba, L JonathanSaraga; 24: E Juan Munguia, L R; 25: EAndrew Pereira, L Tom Beckham; 26:“Microcorgi”; 27: Leandro Pellegrino; 28: R;29: E Chris Parker, L Carlota Gurascier; 30: EYuma Uesaka, L Stephen Boegehold; 31: EAlec Aldred, L R.

The BLACK DOOR: 127W 26th St (bet 6th &7th Avs). www.blackdoornyc.com. 212-645-0215. Mon: 11pm-2am Terry Waldo & GothamCity Band.

BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: 131W 3rd St at 6thAv. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com.Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am LateNight Groove series, Sun 11:30am&1:30pmSunday Brunch. Adm varies. Jul 1: Maurice“Mobetta” Brown & friends; 2-7: Dirty DozenBrass Band; 8: Gratitude Members of EarthWind Fire; 9-14: Ron Carter Qrt; 15-17: JamesCarter; 18-21: Life Cycles; 22-24: VictorWooten; 25-28: Meshell Ndegeocello; 29-31:Keyon Harrold. Late Night Groove w/Jul 27:Gideon King & City Blog. Sunday Brunchw/Jul 7: Combo Nuvo w/Tom Scott; 14: FleurSeule; 21: 3D Jazz Trio; 28: StephaneWrembel & friends.

The CELL: 338W 23rd St (bet 8th & 9th Avs).646-861-2253. www.thecelltheatre.org. Jul13: 8pm Jamie Baum & Short Stories.

CITY WINERY: 155 Varick St (bet Spring &Vandam Sts). www.citywinery.com. 212-608-0555. Jul 1: 7:30pm $39-19 adm MichaelDutra feat Strictly Sinatra; 3: 6:30pm $15/20Melody Rose Band + Melissa Gardiner'sMG3 feat Ingrid Jensen; 24: 8pm $25 TheShowdown Kids.

The CUTTING ROOM: 44E 32nd St (betMadison & Park Av). 212-691-1900. www.thecuttingroomnyc.com. Jul 6: 7-9pm RichardHowell.

The DJANGO: At Roxy Hotel. 2 Av of theAmericas at Walker St. www.roxyhotelnyc.com. 212-519-6600.

DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 MonroeSt (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473-0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com.Sun: 6pm In-Store shows.

DROM: 85 Ave A (bet 5th & 6th Sts). 212-777-1157. www.dromnyc.com. Jul 18: 7:30pm$12/25 adm The Funky Knuckles w/AdamAhuja; 23: 7:30pm free Silver Arrow Band.

The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich &Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431-9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-ErikKellso & friends.

FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675-6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min.Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late(L), Night (N); Sun E 6pm, L 9pm, N 1am; MonE 6pm, L 9pm, N 12:30am; Tues-Wed E 7pm,L 9pm, N 12:30am; Thurs 7pm, L 10pm, N1:30am; Fri 6pm, L 9pm + 10:30pm, N1:30am; Sat E 7pm, L 10pm, N 1:30am.Residencies (R): Sun E Terry Waldo &Gotham City Band, N The Program; Mon NBilly Kaye; Tues E except 07/2 Saul RubinZebtet; Wed E except 07/3 Raphael D'LugoffTrio + 1, N Ned Goold; Fri L The SupremeQueens; Sat N Greg Glassman. Jul 1: E OssoString Qrt, L Peter Brainin & the Latin JazzWorkshop, N R; 2: E Dimitry Kolesnik, LDavid Oquendo & Havana 3, N TadatakaUnno; 3: E La Descarga, N R; 4: E JeferyMiller, L Saul Rubin Zebtet, N PaulNowinski; 5: E Groover Trio, L R + JaredGold/Dave Gibson, N Ray Parker; 6: E MikiYamanaka, L Raphael D'Lugoff Qnt, N R; 7:E R, 8:30pm Jade Synstelien's FCBB, N R;8: E Ben Patterson Duo, L Ned Goold Qrt, NR; 9: E R, L John Benitez, N Ray Gallon; 10:E R, L Harold Mabern Trio, N R; 11: E BehnGillece, L Greg Glassman Qnt, N ToddHerbert; 12: E Andrew Latona, L R, N CraigWuepper; 13: E Sin Fronteras, L RodneyGreen, N R; 14: E R, L Asaf Yuria, N R; 15: LGeorge Braith, N R; 16: E R; 17: E R, L TheDon Hahn/Mike Camacho Band, N R; 18: ETyler Blanton; 19: L R; 20: L POD, N R; 21:E&N R; 22: N R; 23: E R; 24: E&N R; 26: L R+ David Weiss & Point of departure; 27: ESteve Blum Trio, N R; 28: E&N R; 29: N R; 30:E R, L Itai Kriss & Gato Gordo, N JohnBenitez's Latin Bop; 31: E&N R.

JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl.www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets/adm: 7:30&9:30pm $10, $25/15 Fri-Sat. Jul12: Jihye Lee Orch; 13: Nir Felder; 18: LesleyMok; 19: Nerissa Campbell Band; 20: MorganGuerin; 25: Miho Hazama; 26-27: Tim Berne.

JAZZ STANDARD: 116E 27th St (bet Park &Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212-576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted:7:30-8:30&9:30-10:30pm/$30. Residency (R):Mon Mingus Monday feat Mingus Big Band.Jul 1: R; 2-7: $35 Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio 07/2-4, Oct 07/5-7; 8: R; 9: Ari Hoenig Qrt; 10:Ulysses Owens Jr.; 11-14: $35 Billy Childs;15: R; 16: Michael Leonhart Orch; 17: RyanKeberle & Catharsis; 18-21: Buster WilliamsQrt; 22: R; 23: Connie Han Trio; 24: JonathanBarber & Vision Ahead; 25-28: $35 GeorgeColeman Qnt; 29: R; 30-31: $40 MariaSchneider Orch.

JOE’S PUB: At Public Theater. 425 Lafayette St& Astor Pl. www.joespub.com. 212-967-7555.Jul 9: 7pm $20/25 adm Jeff Franzel; 10:9:30pm $30 Elba Ramalho; 18: 7pm $15

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"YOU SHOULD BE PLAYING OURmusic. You play Bach and Mozart andBeethoven, and you don't play our music." Hurtling from the mouth of a beloved

younger brother, those words routinelyrang in Dr. Valerie Capers' ears. As achild growing up in the Bronx, the pianist,composer, author and educator—who feltequally passionate about Tchaikovsky andTeddy Wilson—struggled to assert herindividualism and find her voice. Nevertheless, she persisted. Today,

Valerie holds bachelor's and master'sdegrees from the Juilliard School of Music,and honorary doctorates fromSusquehanna University, Lehman Collegeat CUNY, and multiple other institutionswhere she teaches and lectures. She hasperformed across the country and through-out the world, and her compositions res-onate from some of the music's most famedstages, including at Carnegie Hall and theSmithsonian Institution. Still, Valerieremembers the challenges she faced mas-tering her craft. "For some of us, it doesn't come as

quickly as others," she says, speaking asan improviser. "It takes time to really findyourself. The main thing is to find yourown voice, and to be focused and disci-plined in what you do." While discipline surrounding music

always seemed to come naturally toValerie, who lost her sight at age 6, shefound other facets of the craft did not. As ahigh school student, she'd throw herselfinto solo piano compositions and orchestralmasterpieces she learned at the New YorkInstitute for the Education of the Blind(NYIEB) in the Bronx. As she matured as an artist, Valerie

found she could captivate listeners withlush interpretations of Schumann's etudesand variations, but she struggled withspontaneous composition—in particular,playing lines. "That was one of the hardestthings for me," she says. "The mentors in playing this music

were not the people; they were the albums,the LPs. I was listening to all the pianists,and to Dizzy and to Bird—the music was sogreat and I have a good ear, but I couldn't

pick it up. Everything was so complicated.I couldn't get it." As the young pianiststruggled to imitate her favorite record-ings, a friend offered an epiphany. "ArtieJenkins saved my life," she says. He beganshowing her not only the different voicingson the piano, but also how to slow down theLPs to 16¼ so she could hear and digestevery blistering horn line. "The notes werein the same key but a couple of octaveslower," Valerie says. "You didn't even haveto think about transposing." But before she could even work out the

lines, she had to seek out the recordings,which admittedly took her a while to do.Throughout her childhood, into her adoles-cence, she describes her studies as "verylargely Eurocentric." "I knew I wanted to play Mozart and

Beethoven," Valerie says, "but as I got tobe a teenager, I became very interested inhearing other kinds of music." She recallsgrowing up with Nat Cole and DukeEllington, but those teen years ushered inan era of "something else" entirely. "That was the bebop period," she says.

"I was very interested in that, and reallywanted to play it." As a junior in highschool, Valerie enrolled in John Mehegan'sSaturday jazz improvisation course atJuilliard's extension division. "Mr.Mehegan was so wonderful to me," shesays, noting the scholarship he awardedher for private lessons after the course hadended. But in the midst of encouragement and

enlightenment, she also encounteredresistance. "I didn't get anywhere [with mypracticing]," Valerie says. Her teacher atNYIEB wanted her to play a certain musicin a certain way. "She was grooming me,

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By Ken Dryden, Ken Franckling, Seton Hawkins, Stephanie Broadbent photo by Yngve Froyen, Childs by Raj Naik, Duchess by Shervin Lainez, Vilner by Nina Galicheva.

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MARK SOSKINMEZZROW / JULY 5-6Even among New York City's plethora of post-bop practitioners, pianist Mark Soskin'smelodic expertise and dedication to jazz are a cut above. Whether leading his ownband, appearing alongside titans of jazz such as Sonny Rollins or serving his studentsat the Manhattan School of Music, Mark's diligence in continuing to expand jazz as anart form is exceptional. On his latest album, 2018's Upper West Side Stories(Steeplechase), Mark's interpretations of blue-chip standards invite the listener to joinhim on a journey in jazz history. Bassist Jay Anderson and drummer AdamNussbaum, his Upper West Side Stories rhythm section, join Mark at Mezzrow forperformances that are bound to be both animated and riveting. EW

NANCY KELLY BIRDLAND THEATER / JULY 4-6Nancy Kelly's way with a song is cool and swinging, using time and phrasing to keepthe message fresh and make it her own. That talent serves her well on her latest proj-ect, featuring material from her exquisite sixth CD, Remembering Mark Murphy.While a generation apart, these singers were born and raised in upstate New York,shared some geographic touch points and admired each other's vocal prowess. WhileMark dug deep to find his own rhythmic and melodic facets in a song, Nancy's explo-ration of that same material feels more smoky and subtle. Mark, who died in 2015,wouldn't have cared for mere imitation. Nancy's band includes John di Martino onpiano, Yoshi Waki on bass, Vince Cherico on drums and Aaron Heick on reeds. KF

MICHELLE WALKER THE SIDE DOOR / JULY 5A singer who draws in the listener from the moment she enters the room, MichelleWalker is as much a song interpreter as she is a seasoned vocalist. Her strong pres-ence embraces a kind of vulnerability that elevates her connection to the music. Oftenconversational, her phrasing invites spontaneity and dialogue. And while sometimesshe may whisper in the listener's ear, she always has a strong statement to make.Michelle has released multiple recordings to both critical acclaim and peer acknowl-edgement, and has toured all over the country and internationally as a leader. She hascollaborated with a range of distinctive artists, including Dan Tepfer, Helen Sung andBen Monder. Her Side Door performance features Sean Fitzpatrick on piano, MichaelO'Brien on bass and Sean Dixon on drums. SJ

ALAN BROADBENTSAINT PETER'S CHURCH / JULY 10Alan Broadbent is known as a skilled arranger, conductor and composer, though he isdeserving of greater recognition as a brilliant pianist. A gifted player in a variety ofsettings, the New Zealand native's trio work is especially spontaneous and filled withsurprises, along with superb interplay. Even the most familiar standards alwayssound fresh in his hands. Alan's recently released Savant CD, New York Notes, is atrio session that he recorded in his home studio. While it focuses on bop, a lot of it hasa relaxed air and doesn't attempt to overwhelm the listener. Alan's bandmates fromthe CD, bassist Harvie S and drummer Billy Mintz, join him for his midday set atSaint Peter’s. KD

EYAL VILNERDAMROSCH PARK / JULY 10Bandleader, multi-instrumentalist (alto sax, clarinet, flute) and arranger EyalVilner's aesthetic is pure swing era. He's built a big band of top Big Apple musiciansdedicated to playing swinging jazz for dancers. He's really serious about that goal,having recorded his latest album, Swing Out!, in a studio with dancers. The self-pro-duced CD also includes BPM's (beats per minute) for the dozen tunes, which rangefrom New Orleans staples to Count Basie and Benny Goodman band numbers. As aplus, Eyal's band includes vocalist Brianna Thomas, who adds a vocalese solo totrombonist Trummy Young's solo with Basie on Duke Ellington's "In a Mellow Tone."This outdoor gig at Lincoln Center is perfect for Eyal's ensemble, as it includes adance floor. GK

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DUCHESSGUNNERY SCHOOL FOR LITCHFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL / JULY 27Listeners fortunate enough to discover the vocal elasticity of Duchess should get readyfor a good time. Comprising veteran artists Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and MelissaStylianou, Duchess offers concertgoers an ears-wide-open experience that fusessophisticated harmony and improvisation with bandstand banter, parody lyrics andthe power of storytelling. Together, the frontwomen of Duchess offer original inter-pretations, paying homage to those who have come before them while pushing themusic in new directions. While each artist brings to the band an extensive résumé ofcollaborations, recordings and tour dates, together they're garnering critical acclaimand fan fame as Duchess. This performance features pianist Oded Lev-Ari, bassistMatt Aronoff and drummer Paul Wells. SJ

MARQUIS HILL CARAMOOR / JULY 20A trumpeter who grew up on the South Side of Chicago and currently resides inHarlem, Marquis Hill has risen to be one of the more promising and original new voic-es on his instrument. He already has a passel of interesting credits. He's played along-side Chicagoans Makaya McCraven and Caroline Davis, and been mentored by WindyCity heavyweights including the late Malachi Thompson, Fred Anderson and VonFreeman. He's also landed first place in the Thelonious Monk Competition, andreleased a handful of CDs as a leader. Marquis' bolder post-bop inventions as aninstrumentalist cross stylistically between the progressive jazz of his teachers andcurrent hip-hop poetry/protest. His group the Blacktet showcases music from hisrecent effort, Modern Flows. Here his quartet features drummer Jonathan Pinson,bassist Chris Smith and a TBD pianist. MGN

EVAN ARNTZENDIZZY'S CLUB / JULY 15Given its almost mythic levels of importance in shaping the sounds of both NewOrleans jazz bands and the ensembles of the swing era, the jazz clarinet has receivedshameful levels of neglect in recent decades. It is high time for that to change, andartists like Evan Arntzen represent a new generation of musicians exploring theinstrument's possibilities. A mainstay of New York ensembles like the Nighthawksand the EarRegulars, Evan presents an effortlessly fluid and lyrical approach in hisplaying that could convince even the most ardent hard-bop enthusiast to reappraisethe sounds of Jimmie Noone or Buster Bailey. At Dizzy's, Evan celebrates the releaseof his latest album, Jazz Crush, a joint effort with trumpet master and frequent col-laborator Jon-Erik Kellso. SH

BILLY CHILDS JAZZ STANDARD / JULY 11-14Billy Childs hears on an astral level. He stretches music in new directions wheneverhe sits at the piano. One of the era's most accomplished composers, Billy interpretsideas spontaneously with the same degree of nuance and creativity he uses when heputs pen to page. In live performance, he engages listeners in virtuosic conversation,always seeming to have something new to say. As a young artist on the L.A. scene, hebegan touring with Freddie Hubbard, going on to form associations with some of themusic's most pivotal figures. His commission credits include Esa-Pekka Salonen andthe Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Kronos Quartet and the LCJO, among many oth-ers. His current band features singers Alicia Olatuja and Kate McGarry, saxophonistSteve Wilson, harpist Carol Robbins, guitarist Adam Rogers, bassist HansGlawischnig and drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. SJ

ADAM BIRNBAUMSMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB / JULY 25 Adam Birnbaum has been hailed for years as a rising star of the piano. But his stel-lar career, extraordinary artistry, and two decades of outstanding achievement sug-gest that it is long overdue to simply recognize him for what he is: Adam Birnbaum is,bar none, one of jazz's most formidable piano talents on the scene today. Boasting anastonishing technique that never overrides his impeccable taste, Adam presents avision for the piano that certainly reflects the lessons of elder masters like KennyBarron or Fred Hersch while nevertheless still offering a pianistic voice refreshinglyhis own. A highly versatile artist in any setting, Adam has often favored the trio, andhe consistently works wonders with the format. Bassist Ed Howard and drummer AlFoster join Adam at Smoke, and also at Mezzrow on July 12-13. SH

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BONOMO; 20: 9:30pm $20 Woong San; 25:9:30pm $20 Floxy Bee; 28: 7pm $15/20Fishman & Farhang.

JUKE BAR: 196 2nd Av (bet 12th & 13th Sts)Downstairs. www.jukebarnyc.com. 212-228-7464. Sun: 6:30-10:30pm free adm Jam byAlbert Ahlf.

(LE) POISSON ROUGE: 158 Bleecker St atThompson St. www.lepoissonrouge.com.212-796-0741. Adm varies. Jul 2: 7pmBuJazzO; 11: 8:30pm Real People NotActors.

MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av &Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476-4346. Sets/adm: 8-10:30pm, Late (L) 11pm-1am except Fri-Sat 11pm-2am, Sun + 4:30-7pm; adm varies. Residencies: Sun 5pmSpike Wilner Solo; Mon L Pasquale Grasso;Thurs L Spike Wilner & Pasquale Grasso. Jul1: Dred Scott Trio; 2: Daniel Meron Qrt, L JoyBrown; 3: Steve Slagle & Bruce Barth, LMichael Bond; 4: Glenn Zaleski & WillVinson; 5: Mark Soskin Trio, L MikiYamanaka; 6: Mark Soskin Trio, L Jon Davis;7: Emmet Cohen Trio, L John Merrill &friends; 8: Kyoko Oyobe Trio; 9: Jay ClaytonTrio, L Naama Gheber; 10: Sam Yahel, L CorinStiggall Trio; 11: Mike Longo & Paul West; 12:Adam Birnbaum Trio feat Al Foster, L NealCaine; 13: Adam Birnbaum Trio feat AlFoster, L Jeremy Manasia; 14: Nate Radley &Gary Versace, L Panas Athanatos; 15:Hendrik Meurkens Trio; 16: Carolyn Leonhart& Helen Sung, L Vanessa Perea; 17: BobDeVos & Andy Laverne, L Isaiah J.Thompson; 18: William Anderson Trio; 19:Vanessa Rubin Qrt, L Tardo Hammer; 20:Vanessa Rubin Qrt, L Jon Davis; 21: JohnnyO'Neal Trio, L John Merrill & friends; 22:Alberto Pibiri & James Cammack; 23:Marianne Solivan Trio, L Lucy Yeghiazaryan;24: Mike Hashim Trio, L Nick Masters; 25: EdCherry Trio; 26: Peter Zak Trio, L VictorGould; 27: Peter Zak Trio, L Anthony Wonsey;28: Rob Schneiderman & Brian Lynch, LChris Flory; 29: Richie Vitale Trio; 30: HarveyDiamond & Cameron Brown, L VanishaGould; 31: Jill McCarron, L Tony Hewitt.

NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH: 269 Bleecker St(bet Jones & Cornelia Sts). 212-691-1770. 1stFri: 8&9:30pm free adm All Things Projectwww.allthingsproject.org. Jul 5: NoahGarabedian Qrt.

The NEW SCHOOL JAZZ PERFORMANCESPACE: 55W 13th St, 5th Fl. 212-229-5488.www.newschool.edu/jazz. Tues-Sat: 8:30-9:30pm The Stone at the New School. Jul 9-13: Pauline Kim; 16-20: Aaron Novik; 18-21:workshops & masterclass feat 07/18 12-6pmSteve Bernstein, 07/19 12-6pm ChrisCorsano, 07/20 12m-6pm Matana Roberts,07/21 8pm concert feat Karl Berger, IngridSertso; 23-27: Adam Rudolph; 30-Aug 3:William Parker.

NORTH SQUARE: At Washington SquareHotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal.www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212-254-1200. Sun: 12:30&2pm free adm JazzBrunch Trios. Jul 7: Roz Corral w/Bill Wurtzel& Alex Gressel; 14: Judi Silvano.

NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ: 236E 3rd St (betAvs B & C). www.nuyorican.org. 212-780-9386/212-505-8183. Sets: 9:30pm. Tues: $10adm Latin Jazz feat 07/2 Chembo Corniel,07/9 Bronx Conexión, 07/16 Willie Martinez &La Familia Sxt; 1st Wed: $13 All That - HipHop Poetry & Jazz; 1st Sat: $15 BananaPuddin’ Jazz series feat Rome Neal + Jam.

PUBLIC HOTEL NEW YORK: 215 Chrystie St.www.publichotels.com. 212-735-6000. Wed:7:30-10:30pm Endea Owens Trio.

ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL: 196 Allen St at EHouston St. www.rockwoodmusichall.com.212-477-4155. Thurs: 9pm-12am EthanEubanks & Detroit Grease. Jul 7: 7pm RitaFigueiredo & Benji Kaplan.

RUE B: 188 Ave B (bet 11th & 12th Sts). 212-358-1700. www.rueb-nyc.com. Sets: 9pm-12am. Sun: Kazu Pf Yokoshima Qrt featFrank Sr.; Mon: Paul Bollenback Trio; Tues:Miss Maybell & friends; Wed: Sam BarriosQrt feat Andrea Chavarro; Thurs: GreggRobbins Trio.

RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE: 127 Orchard St(bet Delancey & Rivington Sts). 212-475-4880. www.russanddaughterscafe.com. LastThurs: 8pm free adm The Stone at Russ &Daughters Cafe. Jul 25: Will Epstein.

SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th Av.212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets:Early (E) 7:30-10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-1am,Night (N) 1-4am; jam following N; adm varies.Residencies (R): Sun-Tues N After-hoursJazz; Wed N except 07/10&24 CharlesBlenzig; Thurs N 07/4&18 Malick Koly,07/11&25 Mimi Jones & The Lab Session; SatN 07/6&20 Philip Harper, 07/13 BrooklynCircle, 07/27 Eric Wyatt. Jul 1: E JonathanMichel Qrt, L Joe Farnsworth Trio, N R; 2: ERobert Edwards Qnt, L Buzz Donald &friends, N R; 3: E Tuomo Uusitalo Trio featChris Cheek, L Francisco Mela & MPT Trio, NR; 4: E Gilad Hekselman Gp, L Luke SellickGp, N R; 5: E Marshall McDonald JazzProject, L Wayne Escoffery & TenorTraditions, N Corey Wallace; 6: E Billy MintzBand, L Wayne Escoffery & Tenor Traditions,N R; 7: E Tad Shull Qrt, L David Gibson Qnt,N R; 8: E Joel Frahm Trio, L Rodney GreenQrt, N R; 9: E Justin Robinson Qrt, LAbraham Burton Qrt, N R; 10: E JoshLawrence Color Theory, L Jay Rodriguez Qrt;11: E Chip White Gp, L Asaf Yuria ExorcismsSxt, N R; 12: E Sylvia Cuenca Qrt, L E.J.Strickland Qnt w/Aimée Allen, N WallaceRoney, Jr.; 13: E Sylvia Cuenca Qrt, L E.J.Strickland Qnt w/Aimée Allen, N R; 14: EGrant Stewart Qrt, L Nick Hempton Band, NR; 15: E Jorge Glem Band, L Lucas Pino Nnt,N R; 16: E Steve Nelson Qrt, L tba, N R; 17: EJim Greene Gp, L Harold Mabern Trio, N R;18: E John Bailey Sxt, L Craig Brann Qnt, NR; 19: E John Ellis Gp, L Randy JohnstonTrio, N Corey Wallace; 20: E John Ellis Gp, LRandy Johnston Trio, N R; 21: E AaronSeeber Qrt, L Jon Beshay Qrt, N R; 22: EJohannes Weidenmueller Trio, L CharlesOwens Trio, N R; 23: E Ian Hendrickson-Smith Qrt, L Josh Evans Qnt, N R; 24: EWayne Tucker Qnt, L Lucine YeghiazaryanQrt; 25: E Danton Boller Qnt, L ReggieWatkins Qnt, N R; 26: E Amanda SedgwickQnt, L Brandon Lee Qnt, N JD Allen; 27: EAmanda Sedgwick Qnt, L Brandon Lee Qnt,N R; 28: E Chris Byars Original Sxt, L JCStylles Qrt, N R; 29: E Sean Smith &Humanity Qrt, L Joe Farnsworth Trio, N R; 30:E Sean Smith & Humanity Qrt, L FrankLacy's Tromboniverse, N R; 31: E Pat BianchiTrio, L Darrian Douglas Unity Band, N R.

TURNMILL: 119E 27th St (bet Park &Lexington Avs). www.turnmillnyc.com. 646-524-6060. Wed: 11pm-2am Keyed Up seriesfeat Rob Duguay & Low Key Trio + specguests.

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HARRY ALLEN IS IN THE TRADI-tion of tenor saxophonists who impro-

vise on time-tested melodies, though he'smuch more than simply a mainstreaminterpreter. Harry's father, a former bigband drummer, immersed his son in jazzby playing records for him before schooleach day. "I was listening to Duke Elling-ton, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald andBillie Holiday, so I learned to love themusic at an early age," the saxophonistrecalls. Accordion was Harry's first instru-ment. He began clarinet at 11, then tenorsaxophone—which was always his goal—at12. "We were living in Rhode Island andthere weren't many students who couldplay jazz. I played in the school big band,orchestra and the symphonic band." Ellington sideman Paul Gonsalves was

one of Harry's first major influences, thenhe was turned onto Scott Hamilton. "Ibought an LP and thought it was a beauti-ful sound, that's how I wanted to play sax-ophone. I bought other recordings andfound out when he was playing in the area.I realized that he had heroes and checkedthem out: Ben Webster, ColemanHawkins, Flip Phillips and IllinoisJacquet."Duke Ellington is one of Harry's major

inspirations. "I love his music like noother. Like Ravel, he had the greatest com-bination of inside and outside. He was sucha musical genius," he notes. Many activemusicians shared their knowledge with thesaxophonist. "Oliver Jackson taught me alot. I toured with him in my early 20s and

learned most of what I know about themusic business and music from him." Healso worked with Scott Hamilton, BuckyPizzarelli, Warren Vaché and MajorHolley. Harry blossomed during his years at

Rutgers, where several jazz faculty mem-bers left their mark. "Bill Fielder was atrumpet player and I had a lot of courseswith him. Ted Dunbar, the great guitarist,taught a harmony and improvisation class.We had different saxophone instructorsevery year, Mark Kirk, Horace Young,then two you would know, Sahib Shihaband Bob Mintzer. All four very different tostudy with. I learned a lot from BobMintzer, we talked more about hisapproach to improvisation," he says."Getting to play with Kenny Barron andhear him talk about music was unbeliev-ably valuable." Kenny hired Harry for hisfirst record date, which thrilled the youngman. The saxophonist also honed his craftduring jam sessions in New York City. Harry is a prolific composer and has fre-

quently included an original or two on hisCDs. "For years I was the most happy with'I Can See Forever,' and there wasn't alyric. Then I started working with (pianist/vocalist) Judy Carmichael and I asked herif she had ever written lyrics and she saidyes. She gave a shot at 'I Can See Forever'and it was the first lyric I liked. We endedup writing quite a few songs together anddid a CD of them (Can You Love Me OnceMore?). I also started writing with a guynamed Greg Oppenheimer, we're gettingready to do a CD of those songs." In recent years, the saxophonist has put

more emphasis on arranging. "I am veryinterested in the great arrangers, NelsonRiddle, Billy May, Neal Hefti and JohnnyMandel," he says. "I tell my students,'Listen to how they get through the chordchanges to the song, then improvise likethat, because all of the leading tones thatthey use are what you want to use whenyou're improvising.' I want to be logical butunpredictable. So when you hear my play-ing or arranging, people will say that itmakes perfect sense, but it's not what theyexpected. I've done a bunch of big arrange-ments and I've just started my first orches-tral arrangement last week. Hopefully, Ican get them performed somewhere."Harry is enthusiastic about his newest

CD, Rhode Island Is Famous For You. "Itincludes one of the most underratedpianists out there, Mike Renzi, his knowl-edge of harmony is unsurpassed." Harry,Mike and bassist Paul Del Nero have con-nections to the state, and drummer RodneyGreen joined them in the studio there. "Werecorded it at Vanderbilt Stables, in thetown near Newport. We decided on aRhode Island theme, so we recorded twoRhode Island songs, 'Rhode Island Is

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St. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com.Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: $35/1 drink min.Residency (R): Mon except 07/8 VanguardJazz Orch. Jul 1: R; 2-7: Linda May Han Oh;8-14: closed; 15: R; 16-21: Vijay Iyer; 22: R;23-28: Fred Hersch Trio; 30-Aug 4: HaroldMabern Trio.

WALKER’S: 16N Moore St at Varick. 212-941-0142. www.walkerstribeca.com. Sun: 8-11pmDuos.

ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson &Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com.Sets: unless otherwise noted 7:30&9pm. Jul1: Tsutomu Nakai Qrt; 3: 9pm-1am VandoJamfeat Mark Gross; 8: Pasquale Grasso Trio; 12:Harry Allen Qrt; 13: Carl Allen Qrt; 14: 4-6:45pm $25 Another Sunday Serenadewww.vtyjazz.com/917-882-9539 tribute toFrank Morgan feat Mark Gross; 15: GregSkaff Trio; 20: Billy Drummond Qrt; 29: DavidStern Qrt.

LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMINGARTS: At Lehman College. 250 BedfordPark Blvd W. 718-960-8833. www.lehmancenter.org. Jul 17-18: 9:30am-5pm Jazz PowerInstitute class.

VAN CORTLANDT PARK: 80 Van CortlandtPark S. 7D-1. www.bronxartsensemble.org.718-601-7399. Jul 7: 2pm Deanna Kirk &Victoria Ortiz.

VINMONT VETERAN PARK: W254 St (betRiverdale & Mosholu Avs). Jul 17: 6pmNative Soul; 24: 6pm Peter Brainin & theLatin Jazz Workshop.

WAVE HILL: 675W 252nd St. 718-549-3200.www.wavehill.org. Wed: 7-8pm SunsetWednesdays. Jul 17: Sweet Megg & TheWayfarers; 24: Yasser Tejeda & Palotré.

500 BLOCK ASSOCIATION: MacDonough St(bet Ralph & Patchen Sts). 212-866-4900.www.jazzmobile.org. Jul 13: 4-5:30pm freeadm Antoinette Montague.

BAR BAYEUX: 1066 Nostrand Av. 347-533-7845. ww.barbayeux.com. Wed: 8-11pm freeadm Keyed Up series. Jul 3: Adam KolkerTrio; 10: George Schuller’s Circle Widew/Peter Apfelbaum; 17&24: tba; 31: AndrewSchiller’s Jogger Knot.

BAR CHORD: 1008 Cortelyou Rd. 347-240-6033. www.barchordnyc.com. Sun: 9pmCortelyou Jam.

BAR LUNÀTICO: 486 Halsey St. 718-513-0339.www.barlunatico.com. Sun: 2-5pm Keyed Upfeat Gospel Brunch.

BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope.www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177.Residencies: Sun 9pm Stephane Wrembel;Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Tues 9pm Slavic SoulParty; Wed 10pm Mandingo Ambassadors.

BLUEBIRD BROOKLYN: 504 Flatbush Av.718-484-9494. www.bluebirdbrooklyn.com.Wed: 9pm-12am Keyed Up feat NoahGaribedian + Jam.

BROWNSTONE JAZZ: 107 Macon St atNostrand Av. 917-704-9237. https://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/203803. Fri-Sat:9pm-12:30am Jazz Fish Fry fest.

BROWNSVILLE HERITAGE HOUSE: 581

Mother Gaston Blvd. www.brownsvilleheritagehouse.org. 718-385-1111. 3rd Sat:3-6pm free adm The Word on the Street Ens.

The COPPER POT: 347 Van Brunt St. 929-276-3330. www.copperpotbk.com. Wed: 7:30-10:30pm Keyed Up series.

COUNTING ROOM: 44 Berry St. 718-599-1860.www.countingroom.com. Sun: 4-7pm KeyedUp feat The Cafe Society.

HALYARDS: 406 3rd Av. 718-532-8787.www.barhalyards.com. Tues: 8-9:30pm $10adm/1 drink min. Jul 2: Marta Sanchez Qrt; 9:Randy Ingram Qrt; 16: Dan Weiss/MilesOkazaki Duo; 23: Billy Mintz Sxt; 30: JamesCarney Qrt.

IBEAM: 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com.Sets: 8pm. Jul 3: Mara Rosenbloom Trio; 19:Judi Silvano/Bruce Arnold’s Sonic-TwistDuo.

IL PORTO: 37 Washington Av. 718-624-0954.www.ilportobrooklyn.com. Thurs-Sat: 7-10pm Keyed Up feat Charlie Apicella & IronCity.

NATIONAL SAWDUST: 80N 6th St. 646-779-8455. www.nationalsawdust.org. Jul 31: 7pm$25 adm Zeena Parkins & Ursula Scherrer.

ON STAGE AT KINGSBOROUGH: AtKingsborough Community College. 2001Oriental Blvd. 718-368-5596. www.onstageatkingsborough.org. Sat: 8pm. Jul 6: GeorgeGee Swing Orch w/spec guest John Dokes;13: Fantine & The French Horn Collective;20: Davina & The Vagabond; 27: NicoleZuraitis & Dan Pugach Nnt.

SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl.www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452.

VELVET LOUNGE: 174 Bway. 718-302-4427.www.velvetbrooklyn.com. Tues: 9pm-12amKey Up series feat 1st Tues Sivan Arbel; lastTues Rob Duguay & Low Key Trio.

WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER: 367Bedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. 718-384-1654. $10 adm. Residency: Sat 10pm Jamw/Gerry Eastman & friends. Jul 5: 8:30-9:30pm Extraordinary friends; 7: 9-11pmDecatur Street Jinx; 11: 10:30-11:30pmRishav Acharya; 18: 9-10pm Jana DeBusk.

GUNNERY SCHOOL: 22 Kirby Rd.Washington. Jul 26-28: Litchfield JazzFestival www.litchfieldjazzfest.com 860-361-6285 feat 07/26 7:30pm The Litchfield JazzOrch feat Alexis Cole, 07/27 1pm Duchess,2:30pm Randy Brecker & The Chad LB Qrt,5:30pm Carmen Staaf, 7pm Mike Stern Band,07/28 11am Antoinette Montague & DonBraden Band, 1pm Wycliffe Gordon &friends, 2:45pm Mike Stern Band.

INFINITY HALL: 32 Front St. Hartford. 860-560-7757. www.infinityhall.com. Jul 14: 8pmSpyro Gyra.

The JUDY BLACK MEMORIAL PARK &GARDENS: 1 Green Hill Rd. WashingtonDepot. Jul 26: 5:30pm Litchfield Jazz Festivalwww.litchfieldjazzfest.com 860-361-6285Opening Night gala.

LITCHFIELD FESTIVAL: 860-361-6285.www.litchfieldjazzfest.com. Check GunnerySchool and The Judy Black Memorial Park &Gardens.

PALACE THEATER/POLI CLUB: 100 EastMain St. Waterbury. 203-346-2000. www.palacetheaterct.org. Fri: 8-9:30pm Summer

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NEW JERSEY JAZZBy Don Jay Smith

Brachfeld photo by Maureen Plainfield.

ANDREA BRACHFELDHYATT REGENCY / JULY 11Flutist and composer Andrea Brachfeld consistently earns critical acclaim from musi-cians and from the jazz press: The legendary Hubert Laws declares that her "mar-velous tone and technique are astonishing," and Downbeat magazine dubs her "one ofthe finest jazz flutists around." Andrea, a Manhattan School of Music graduate, orig-inally made her reputation in Latin jazz, winning two Latin New York Music Awards,the Chico O'Farrill Lifetime Achievement Award and the Pionero Award. Andrea'sthree straight-ahead jazz CDs received rave reviews, and she was named FavoriteFlutist in the 2015 Hot House Jazz Awards. Always in demand, she has played withmany greats including Tito Puente, Wallace Roney, Paquito D'Rivera, Bill O'Connelland Wycliffe Gordon. Guitarist Roni Ben-Hur, bassist Harvie S and drummer SylviaCuenca join Andrea for the New Brunswick Jazz Project.

DANNY BACHERCOLLEGE OF SAINT ELIZABETH / JULY 25Singer Danny Bacher not only has an engaging voice, he swings and scats with greatcontrol, plays a fiery soprano sax, and punctuates his shows with entertaining humorand storytelling. His just-released CD, Still Happy, certainly describes his perspec-tive. Danny draws on talents beyond music: With a theater degree from NJCU, he isalso an actor, comedian and educator. In June, he received the American SongbookAssociation's Margaret Whiting Award, and in May headlined a celebration of themusic of Jerome Kern at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall. His repertoire pays trib-ute to Louis Armstrong and Louis Prima as well as the Great American Songbook. Hisband includes saxophonist Harry Allen, trumpeter Charlie Caranicas, pianist JasonTeborek, bassist Dean Johnson and drummer Alvester Garnett.

FRANK NOVIELLOSOUTH ORANGE GAZEBO FOR JAZZ ON SLOAN / JULY 19Vocalist Frank Noviello is truly a jazz singer who approaches each song with a cre-ativity and spontaneity that make his performances special. He began singing at avery young age, playing Carnegie Hall at age 7, and appearing in musical theater. Agraduate of the William Paterson University jazz program, Frank studied with RufusReid and Norman Simmons. He has appeared at the metropolitan area's top venues,including Shanghai Jazz, Birdland, the Village Gate and the Blue Note. For the SouthOrange date, Frank performs with his regular pianist, Tomoko Ohno, with whom herecorded his CD Jilted, on which "Noviello's singular sound and inventive phrasingare wonderfully complimented by Ohno's imaginative accompaniment," according toreviewer Joe Lang. Frank also plays the Englewood Public Library, July 11.

SKIP WILKINS DEER HEAD INN / JULY 14For almost 20 years, pianist Skip Wilkins has led a trio with bassist Scott Lee anddrummer Jeff Hirshfield, with whom he recorded two CDs: I Concentrate on You andAfter. In 2012, he added his son Daniel on sax and recorded Father & Son. Overall,Skip has 13 albums, including his newly released Czech Wishes. Dan, Scott and Jeffjoin Skip at the Deer Head Inn, to play a mixture of selections drawn from his longcareer, including original compositions and material from the new CD. Skip, whosplits his time between the United States and Europe, has a home in Pennsylvania,where he is an associate professor of music at Lafayette College, teaches at MoravianCollege, and continues to write and perform.

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City; 19: Jeff Fuller.RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: 80 East Ridge.Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org.203-438-5795. Jul 12 8pm & 13 1pm: BernieWilliams All Star Band.

The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old LymeInn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886.www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30-11pm.Jul 5: Michelle Walker; 6: Joe Locke; 12:Alexis Cole; 13: Pat Bianchi; 19: EmmetCohen Trio feat Albert “Tootie” Heath; 20:Dave Stryker; 26: Davina & the Vagabonds;27: Josean Jacobo.

AMERICAN HOTEL: 49 Main St. Sag Harbor.631-725-3535. www.theamericanhotel.com.Tues-Sun: 6:30-10:30pm Lee Glantz.

The GIG SHACK: 782 Main St. Montauk. 631-668-2727. www.668thegigshack.com. Wed: 7-9:30pm. Jul 3: Kirk Knuffke/Iris Ornig Trio;10: Perry Smith Duo; 17: Kevin Kuhn Duo;24: Will Sellenfreed Duo; 31: Caleb WheelerCurtis/Marta Sanchez Trio.

GRASSO’S: 134 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor.www.grassosrestaurant.com. 631-367-6060.

The JAZZ LOFT: 275 Christian Av. StonyBrook. 631-751-1895. www.thejazzloft.org.Sets: 7-9:30pm. Jul 11: The Jazz Loft BigBand w/Tom Manuel & Max McBride; 18: TheBad Little Big Band; 19: Iris Onig Qnt; 25:Interplay Jazz Orch.

MONTAUK LIBRARY: 871 Montauk Hwy.Montauk. www.montauklibrary.org. 631-668-3377. Jul 10: 7-10pm Bill O' Connell Trio.

PATCHOGUE THEATRE FOR THE PER-FORMING ARTS: 71 E Main St. Patchogue.www.patchoguetheatre.org. 631-207-1313.Jul 23: 8pm $20 adm Judy Carmichael Triofeat Harry Allen.

TREME: 553 Main St. Islip. 631-277-2008.www.tremeislip.com. Sets: Sun&Wed 7-11pm; Thurs-Sat 8pm-12am. Jul 5: Sabori;14: Lepley/Cammack/Bellucci; 21: JimCammack; 28: Jam w/Lepley/Cammack/Bellucci Trio.

UNION CANTINA: 40 Bowden Sq.Southampton. www.unioncantina.net. 621-377-3500. www.thejamsession.org. Thurs: 7-9pm Keyed Up series.

BERGENENGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY: 31 EngleSt. Englewood. www.englewoodlibrary.org.201-568-2215. Thurs: 7:30pm Outdoor con-certs. Jul 4: Darryl Yokley Qnt; 11: FrankNoviello; 18: Vince Ector Gp; 25: Bill Saxton.

PUFFIN CULTURAL FORUM: 20 Puffin Way.Teaneck. www.puffinculturalforum.org. 201-836-8923. Jul 26: 7pm $10 adm AudreyMartells.

ESSEXThe CASSIDY BAR + KITCHEN: 160Maplewood Av. Maplewood. 973-762-5433.Sun: 12-3pm Jazz Brunch. Jul 7: Maurício deSouza & Bossa Brasil®.

GATEWAY CENTER PLAZA 4: 100 MulberrySt. Newark. 973-624-8880. Jul 10: 12-1pmSteven Kroon Latin Jazz Sxt.

JAZZ HOUSE KIDS: 14 S Park St. Montclair.973-744-2258 www.jazzhousekids.org.

NEWARK MUSEUM: 49 Washington St.Newark. www.newarkmuseum.org. 973-596-6550. Thurs: 12:15-1:45pm Jazz in theGarden series. Jul 18: Akiko Tsuruga; 25:Chembo Corniel.

SOUTH ORANGE GAZEBO: 17 Sloan St.South Orange. Fri: 7-10pm Jazz on Sloan. Jul5: Whitney Jackson; 19: Frank Noviello &Tomoko Ohno; 26: NJPAC Jam w/JamesAustin Jr.

SPIOTTA PARK: 20-32 Village Plaza. SouthOrange. Fri: 7-10pm Jazz on Sloan. Jul 12:Ed Palermo.

SUZYQUE’S BBQ & BAR: 34 S Valley Rd.West Orange. www.suzyques.com. 973-736-7899. Free adm. Sun: 2-5pm Brunchw/Curtis Lundy Ens; Mon: 8pm-12am JohnLee & friends. Jul 8&22: 8-10pm GlennFranke's BigBand.

HUDSONThe BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN: 141 Bright St.Jersey City. www.brightsidetavern.com. 201-435-1234. Mon: 8pm Keyed Up featBrightside Tavern Trio.

PORT IMPERIAL: 55 Riverwalk Pl. West NewYork. Thurs: 6-8pm Sunset Music series. Jul11: Karl Latham, Mark Peterson & OscarPerez + Erik Lawrence, Mala Waldron &Hanan Rubenstein + Alan Bates Steel PanIsland Breeze; 25: Pete Levin & Jeff Chiampa+ Erik Lawrence, Mala Waldron & HananRubenstein + Alan Bates Steel Pan IslandBreeze.

MERCER1867 SANCTUARY AT EWING: 101 ScotchRd. Ewing. www.1867sanctuary.org/seriesjazz. 609-392-6409. Jul 13: 8pm SteveSandberg & Rob Thomas; 19: 8pm JayDaniels; 20: 8pm Mike Lorenz Trio; 21: 2pmPete Inverso, 7:30pm Carrie Jackson Trio; 25:8pm Penny Weather Qrt; 28: 2pm Hot Club ofPhiladelphia.

CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St.Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609-695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/$10min. www.jazztrenton.com.

MIDDLESEXCHAMBER 43: 427 Raritan Av. Highland Park.www.chamber43.com. 732-317-9427. Jul 20:12:30-3pm Brunch with Joe Magnarelli &Akiko Tsuruga.

DELTA’S RESTAURANT: 19 Dennis St. NewBrunswick. www.deltasrestaurant.com. 732-249-1515. Jul 13: 6:30-10:30pm Maurício deSouza & Bossa Brasil® w/Andrew Beals.

DUE MARI: 78 Albany St. New Brunswick.www.duemarinj.com. 732-296-1600. Fri: 6:30-9:30pm free adm The New Brunswick JazzProject/www.nbjp.org. Jul 12: Mike BondDuo; 19: Emma Larsson Duo; 26: JackieJones Duo.

GEORGE STREET ALE HOUSE: 378 GeorgeSt. New Brunswick. www.gsalehouse.com.732-543-2408. The New Brunswick JazzProject/www.nbjp.org. Tues: 8-11pm Emer-ging Artists + Jam. Jul 9: Saul Dautch Gp;16: Gabriel Bar-Cohen Qrt; 23: JonathanKirschner Qrt; 30: Wes Whitelock Gp w/specguest Mike Lee.

HYATT REGENCY: 2 Albany St. NewBrunswick. www.newbrunswick.hyatt.com.732-873-1234. Thurs: 8-11pm free adm TheNew Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org.Jul 11: Andrea Brachfeld Qrt; 18: AdamBrenner Qrt; 25: Brian Landrus Qrt.

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It's a natural

SINGER ELLYNNE REY LIKESspending time outside, watching birds

and photographing the flora and fauna. Aclose encounter with a snowy owl not onlykicked up her interest in nature a fewnotches, it provided the inspiration for herbrand-new self-produced album, TheBirdsongs Project. "Snowy owls are largebirds with huge gold eyes. They watch youtoo; they don't move. It was not like any-thing I can describe," she explains. "Theexperience of coming face to face with thisunbelievable creature transformed me."

It's rare to spot these Arctic owls inEllynne's home state of Connecticut. Thesighting made quite an impression, andmotivated the vocalist to find a way tomeld her love of birds with her passion formusic. The result can be heard on her newrecording, featuring a dozen tunes focusingon nature's fine feathered friends, includ-ing Ellynne's new composition, "Conversa-tion with a Snowy Owl."In addition to originals, The Birdsongs

Project includes material by the likes ofBlossom Dearie, Joni Mitchell, AbbeyLincoln, Hoagy Carmichael, the Beatles,and, of course, Charlie Parker. Ellynneeven included "The Crow," by FranzSchubert, for which she penned new lyrics.She had sung the original German wordsin a classical setting, but was inspired towrite her own words in English to commu-nicate with more listeners. "That was a lit-tle risky, but it was fun to do," sheobserves. Most of the songs reveal their avian con-

nections in their titles, the one exceptionbeing "The Shadow of Your Smile."Written by Johnny Mandel, it landed theAcademy Award for best tune in 1965,when it debuted in the film The Sandpiper."I never knew what the movie was aboutuntil I saw it on TCM recently and I start-ed getting chills. The stars, ElizabethTaylor and Richard Burton, find a bird onthe beach with a wing that needs mend-

ing," a plot point revealed in the verse ofthe tune. "I love songs from movies, andseeing them in context gives a frame of ref-erence; it fills in some puzzle pieces,"Ellynne notes.In planning The Birdsongs Project, "I

wanted more than a standards record. Iwanted a mix so there's more than onefeel," she muses. "I start with a vision anda process and it always ends up a little dif-ferent from what I intended. I did tunes inunexpected ways; I explored."She points to Joni Mitchell's "Song to a

Seagull" as an example of developing aunique approach to a familiar song. AsEllynne worked on the tune she was sur-prised by the feelings of anger the lyricsevoked. "It made me think of humans andtheir connection to nature. There are somany people who work at jobs they don'tlike, to pay for things they may not need.There's the push-pull of life in the city andthe call of nature, the conundrum betweenearning a living and doing what you want.It's so easy to get sucked in, to be part ofanother world that's not a natural place foryou to be."Join Ellynne at Club Bonafide on July

11 when she celebrates the release of TheBirdsongs Project, along with her bandincluding pianist Bennett Paster, bassistMarcus McLaurine, trumpeter AlexNorris, and drummer Joe Strasser.Though the musicians all appear on theCD, it’s their first time playing thearrangements live, as well as the worldpremiere for some of Ellynne's originals.

Go big or go home

Saxophonist and composer MichaelThomas heard a lot of big band musicwhile he was growing up, so it seemed nat-ural to him to start up one of his own. Forthe past four years he has co-led theTerraza Big Band with co-founder,bassist and composer Edward Perez. "Asyou compose more, you realize the possibil-

Ellynne Rey, Club Bonafide

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OLD FRANKLIN SCHOOLHOUSE: 491Middlesex Av (RT 27). Metuchen. 862-368-2202. First Sun: 3-5:15 pm CornerstoneJazzseries. Jun 7: Winard Harper & Jeli Posse.

TAVERN ON GEORGE: 361 George St. NewBrunswick. www.tavernongeorge.com. 732-545-6205. Wed: 8-11pm free adm The NewBrunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Jul 3:Lou Watson Trio; 10: Akiko Tsuruga Trio; 17:Victor North Trio; 24: Orrin Evans Trio; 31:Lucy Yeghiazaryan Trio.

MONMOUTHRIVERSIDE GARDENS PARK: West Front St.Red Bank. Thurs: 7pm Jazz in the Park. Jul11: Radam Shwartz & Jazz Exchange; 18:Valerie Ponomarev Qnt; 25: Bruce WilliamsSolid Jazz.

TWO RIVER THEATER: 21 Bridge Av. RedBank. www.tworivertheater.org. 732-345-1400. Fri-Sat: 8pm Summer Jazz Café. Jul 5-6: Mimi Jones Band; 12-13: Champian FultonQrt; 19-20: Sherrie Maricle Trio; 26-27: TiaFuller Qrt.

MORRISBICKFORD THEATRE: 6 Normandy HeightsRd. Morristown. 973-971-3706. www.morrismuseum.org/jazz-showcase. Thurs: 7:30-9pm Summer Jazzfest. Jul 11: Evan ShermanBig Band; 18: Dan Levinson; 25: Amani.

COLLEGE OF SAINT ELIZABETH: At DolanHall. 2 Convent Rd. Morristown. 973-290-4000. Hot Jazz series: 7:30pm. Jul 10: LouisPrima Jr. & The Witnesses; 17: Nicki Parrott;25: Danny Bacher All-Star Band.

SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973-822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm.Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm, Tues 6:30-9pm, Wed-Thurs 7-9:30pm, Fri 6:30&8:45pm, Sat6:15&8:45pm. Closed Mon. Jul 1-8: closed; 9:John Korba Trio; 10: Rosanno Sportiello; 12:Brynn Stanley Qrt; 13: Eric Mintel Qrt; 26-27:Steve Turre Qrt.

PASSAICWILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY: 300Pompton Rd. Wayne. www.wpunj.edu. 973-720-2371. Sets: 7:30pm. Jul 15: The SummerJazz Workshop Faculty & Staff; 16: TheAnderson Twins; 17: Vanessa Rubin & BigBeat; 18: Nilson Matta’s Brazilian Voyage; 19:Rufus Reid & friends.

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ities of different combinations of instru-ments. I did gigs in configurations frompiano duo to septet. A big band offers allthat at once; nothing else offers as much,"Michael explains.The ensemble is named for Terraza 7,

the Queens club where it's performedmonthly since 2015. At the time their firstgig was confirmed, Michael and Edwardhad completed only two big band composi-tions each, and scrambled to write enoughmusic for a full set in one week. Theirdebut performance went so well that theywere immediately booked for the nextthree months. "For the first eight or ninemonths, we each made an effort to add onenew piece for each gig," Michael recalls."That way the music was always fresh forthe band, there was always somethingthey hadn't done before."In recruiting members for the 18-piece

band, Michael and Edward aimed high."It's not worth it to do it if the band isn'tthe best it could be. We called the peoplewho would be the best choice in a perfectworld, and this being New York made itpossible: Music is the reason they're here.We created a community around the ideal,"Michael says. The personnel varies accord-ing to the players' schedules, and the saxo-phonist estimates he has a pool to drawfrom roughly the size of two big bands.The lineup often includes tenor saxo-

phonists Troy Roberts and John Ellis,trumpeter Alex Norris, trombonist JohnFedchock, bass trombonist JenniferWharton, pianist Luis Perdomo and othermainstays of the Big Apple jazz scene."They're all first-call players. Even if weget a last-minute sub they're still playingat an extremely high level, it never feelslike they're struggling to play the music."The first Terraza Big Band album came

out recently, One Day Wonder (Outside InMusic), featuring four compositions eachby Michael and Edward, plus the TroyRoberts-penned title track, which Michaelarranged. "Troy is an integral part of theband, a great section guy and soloist. Thisis a great feature for him, Alex and drum-mer Jimmy Macbride. And it's interestingfor everyone else, the band has a lot to doon this one."The title One Day Wonder could also

apply to how long it took to record theCD—a single day. Michael credits conduc-tor Miho Hazama with helping the sessiongo smoothly. The Terraza Big Band hadn'tused a conductor before, though Edwardand Michael had worked with Miho in thepast. They saw plenty of advantages tohaving her on hand in the studio, includingallowing the co-leaders to focus on theirplaying instead of cuing the band. "We did-n't have to set up in some weird way soeveryone could see us," Michael says."Miho is very intuitive and we trust her.

She took the pressure off us and stream-lined the process. She made it easier for usto stay on track."When the Terraza Big Band plays

Birdland July 28, they’re going to focuson a mix of material, with selections fromOne Day Wonder along with some brand-new pieces. "We're premiering new thingsall the time," Michael notes. "And we havesuch a great depth of soloists, we want totake advantage of this situation and fea-ture everyone as much as possible. We canmix the intricacy of a large ensemble withthe freedom of a small band. We're aimingfor a 50-50 split between orchestrationsand solos. We have such good players, it'ssilly not to have them do their thing."

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By Seton Hawkins

HOT FLASHESArtists Talk Inspirations: Mark Gross

WHILE IT MAY BE A CLICHÉ TOsay it, one should expect the unex-

pected when listening to the music ofMark Gross. A saxophonist who unques-tionably draws from the school ofCannonball Adderley, Mark also consis-tently stretches his playing into new andexciting possibilities, testing himself on awide range of musical projects. His fanshave certainly heard him working wondersin the ensembles of Buster Williams, DaveHolland, Stefon Harris and others. Markhas pushed himself even further with soloprojects like Riddle of the Sphinx andBlackside, both highly distinctive andgenre-hopping albums that reflect a quest-ing artist seeking out challenges.

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Indeed, with the launch of his ownlabel, MGQ Records, Mark extends hismusical reach even further with its inau-gural release + Strings, uniting a jazzquintet with a string quartet in an unusu-al repertoire. "I love that sound, and Ithink it's every alto player's dream to do analbum with strings," he explains. "I want-ed to get the string players to really dig in

and get their hands dirty, playing some-thing through-composed that wasn't justwhole notes. That way, they were fullyinvolved in the sound of the ensemble."Drawing on underrepresented song choic-es, Mark developed a truly remarkableproject, with heartfelt renditions of"Beatrice" and "Cinema Paradiso" particu-larly outstanding examples of hisapproach.As he gears up for the label's sophomore

release, Mark prepares to tackle an evenmore daunting composing and arrangingtask. Titled The Gospel According to Mark,the album will again unite Mark's quintetwith strings, but now enlarged to a 10-per-son string section and augmented withspoken word and choir in a musical repre-sentation of the Book of Mark. It's a riskytask, but also an exciting one. "It will be amelting pot of straight-ahead, gospel, hip-hop, all melted together," he explains. "It'sgoing to tell a musical story of Christ'sjourney based on the Book of Mark."This fusing of the sacred with jazz cer-

tainly enjoys a deep history in the genre,from the spiritual recordings of LouisArmstrong to the large-scale sacred worksof Duke Ellington and Mary Lou Williamsto the ecstatic spirituality of JohnColtrane's playing. For Mark, these twoworlds have always been linked. "Thinkingof how I grew up, my father was a pastorand my mother was very devout," herecalls. "I was in church every Sunday andthrough the week. I'd hear MahaliaJackson and the Reverend C.L. Franklinbefore I got hip to jazz." Encouraged by hismother to become a gospel saxophonist,Mark also found his preacher father sur-reptitiously slipping him records by BenWebster, Lester Young and ColemanHawkins!Mark kicks off the month with two

appearances at Zinc, on July 3 leadingthe VandoJam, and on July 14 as the fea-tured artist for Another SundaySerenade's tribute to Frank Morgan. Forthose hoping for a glimpse of The GospelAccording to Mark, the opportunity pres-ents itself July 29 at Dizzy's Club, whenMark offers material from the forthcomingalbum. "The challenge in a project like thisis in the orchestration," he notes. "The lastsix months, I've been rereading and tryingto figure out how to tell the story so thatanybody can listen to and appreciate it." If

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By Nick Dunston

FRESH TAKES

Persip photo by Alex Bandoni.

DRUMMER LESLEY MOK IS OFthe generation of young instrumental-

ists who, in addition to their studies andperformances, are also carving out theirpaths as composers and bandleaders. Thismonth she brings her ensemble the LivingCollection to the Jazz Gallery, a venueespecially known for supporting youngerbandleaders. "The Living Collection is a newly formed

sextet that brings together musicians withdiverse backgrounds and distinct musicalvocabularies," Lesley says. "While the proj-ect began as a foray into compositionalstudy, the focus of this group is in the col-lective personalities of the band; the writ-ten material is a mere framework forimprovisational dialogue." Through herensemble, Lesley carries ambitious, yetclear intentions: "The Living Collectionaims to build an ecosystem, one in whicheach member activates compositionalmaterial, learns to find a center withinmultiple relationships, and creates newforms and cycles as it unfolds."

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At the Jazz Gallery, the band featuresDavid Leon on alto saxophone and flute,Yuma Uesaka on tenor saxophone and clar-inet, Kalun Leung on trombone, SonyaBelaya on piano and Steve Williams onbass.

Lesley Mok performs at the JazzGallery, July 18.

his previous outings are any indicator,Mark is more than up for the challenge.To learn more about Mark Gross, visit

www.markgrossmusic.com.

Education, ResidenciesDozens of world-class high school jazz

Charli Persip

musicians travel to Bard College July 15-28 for Jazz at Lincoln Center's SummerJazz Academy. Featuring instruction fromsome of the music's top performers andeducators, including members of the Jazzat Lincoln Center Orchestra, theSummer Jazz Academy offers a two-weekintensive camp for outstanding youngmusicians, culminating in a series of pub-lic performances by students and facultymembers. Visit academy.jazz.org to learnmore.A birthday party and fund-raiser cele-

brating the 90th birthday of legendarydrummer Charli Persip takes place at theNational Jazz Museum in Harlem, July 20.Performances and discussions from anarray of jazz luminaries are scheduledthroughout the afternoon, which also rais-es funds to help Charli as he faces medicalchallenges. Visit http://jazzmuseuminharlem. org to find out more.Master percussionist Adam Rudolph

holds down a residency at The Stone at theNew School July 23-27. Uniting an aston-ishing array of percussion instruments andinstrumentalists, the residency concludeswith a particular highlight, as Adam andfellow musical visionary Tyshawn Soreyoffer two nights of percussion duets. Learnmore by visiting thestonenyc.com.

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Famous For You' and 'Poor Little RhodeIsland.'"With his professional career now in its

fourth decade, Harry has had numerousopportunities to collaborate with some ofhis favorite players and continues toexpand his horizons. "I'm open to any proj-ect of any sort, I'm composing a tune rightnow for an upcoming record date that'smore in a pop vein. I love music, composing,playing and arranging, I'm going to do asmany different things as I can."

Harry Allen performs with pianistRossano Sportiello, bassist Mike Karnand drummer Rodney Green at Zinc,July 12, and at 75 Club, July 19. Heappears with Bill Charlap and JohnPizzarelli at the 92nd Street Y, July 16.

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and she didn't like jazz. She didn't like theidea of me playing it, so I couldn't preparemyself for each Saturday class. From thereon in, it was a struggle; my development inplaying the music came much later." Fortunately for the pianist, her perse-

verance outlasted her teen years. Afterearning both undergraduate and graduatedegrees at Juilliard, she began teaching,and, finally, practicing the way she wantedto practice, which allowed her to get insidethe music and create a lasting career asboth an improviser and a pen-to-page com-poser. She has been leading her band atthe Kitano for the past five years, andconsiders her association with the club abona fide love affair. "It's one of thoseplaces where I thoroughly enjoy playing,"she says. "Even though it's a place wherepeople are eating and drinking, it's aplace where people go to listen. And that'sa real joy."Though she credits her baby brother,

saxophonist and flutist Bobby Capers—and countless other artists and friends—ashaving an immeasurable impact on herartistry, Valerie reveals the driving forcebehind her achievements as her passionfor the music. "I wanted to do it," she says."I had these tools like my intelligence and

my enthusiasm that helped push me along,but it was the passion and the real desireto play."

Valerie Capers' Quartet, featuringbassist John Robinson, drummerDoug Richardson and saxophonistAlan Givens, plays Jazz at Kitano,July 13.

JAZZ ANECDOTE BY BILL CROWBill Crow's books "Jazz Anecdotes" and "From Birdland to Broadway" can be

found at your favorite bookstore, and at www.billcrowbass.com along with many interesting photos and links.

Some years ago, at a rehearsal for an outdoor ballroom in Washington DC, piano manSammy Marks found the upright piano to be out of tune and badly out of shape. He com-plained to the then local contractor Meyer Davis, demanding a replacement piano. Davisreplied, "Okay Sammy, order a replacement, but we'll split the expense." Sammy was quite a gagster, so at the end of the season he had a guy come in and saw the

piano in half. Then he had one half lugged up to the Davis office with a big note attachedthat read, "Dear Meyer, here's your half."

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot HouseContributing Photographer

Say what? Pianist Ehud Asherie andman-with-a-horn Jon-Erik Kellso sharea laugh before their first sold-out set atMezzrow. I’d heard and admired themboth, but never heard the combination ofthe two before. It’s one of the joys ofMezzrow—a marvelous listening roomfeaturing outstanding musicians in inno-vative pairings.

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Prospect St. Westfield. 908-232-7320.www.16prospect.com. Tues: 8pm free admArturo or Carrie Jackson & the Jazz AllStars.

DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD: Westfield.www.westfieldtoday.com/jazzfestival. 908-789-9444. Tues: 7-9pm free adm SweetSounds Downtown Jazz Festival.

VAN GOGH’S EAR CAFÉ: 1017 StuyvesantAv. Union. www.vangoghsearcafe.com. 908-810-1844. Sun: 8-11pm $4 adm. Jul 21:Motion 3; 28: Komeda Project.

WARRENRUTHERFURD HALL: 1686 Rte 517.Allamuchy. 908-852-1894. www.rutherfurdhall.org. Jul 19: 7:30-9:30pm $22.50/27.50adm Rio Clement Trio.

ATLAS STUDIOS: 11 Spring St. Newburgh.www.atlasnewburgh.com. 845-391-8855. Jul27: 8pm &25/20 adm Jazz at Atlas series featDarius Jones' Shades of Black.

BARD COLLEGE: 60 Manor Av. Annandale-on-Hudson. www.fishercenter.bard.edu. 845-758-7900. Thurs: 8-9:30pm. Jul 18: BennyBenack III; 25: Michela Marino Lerman.

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN PIZZA COMPANY:51 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock. 845-679-7969.www.catskillmountainpizza.com. Wed: 9pm.

The FALCON: 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro.www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970.Sets/adm: 8pm, Sun 11am Brunch (B); $20don suggested. Falcon Underground (FU).Jul 5: Yunior Terry & Son de Altura; 7: RolandVazquez Sxt; 10: FU 7pm Jazz Sessionsw/Joe Carozza; 11: Don Byron Qrt; 14: BPaparozzi/Levin/Tropea/Finkelstein, 8pmTisziji Muñoz & Marilyn Crispell; 18: NancyOstrovsy & Patrick Cress; 19: FU NeilAlexander & NAIL; 21: Anat Fort Trio; 28: BSaints of Swing, 8pm Brian Charette &Melanie Scholtz.

LYDIA’S CAFE: 7 Old US Hwy 209. StoneRidge. www.lydias-cafe.com. 845-687-6373.Sets: 7-10pm. Jul 19: Bob Shaut/Ron HortonQrt; 26: Chris Pasin Qrt; 27: Matt Finck &friends.

MAUREEN’S JAZZ CELLAR: 2 N Bway.Nyack. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. 845-535-3143. Sets/adm: unless otherwise notedSun 6pm, Fri-Sat 8&9:30pm/$20. Jul 12:Roger Humphries Qnt; 13: $20 NelsonRiveros; 19: $25 Joe Locke/David BudwayQrt; 20: $20 Mike Longo Trio; 21: $20 LisaViggiano & Monroe Quinn; 26: MichaelRabinowitz Qrt; 28: Shirley Crabbe & DavidBudway

ORIGINAL VINYL RECORDS: 314 State Rte94 S #7. Warwick. www.originalvinylrecords.com. 845-987-3131.

PS21 CHATHAM: 2980 Route 66. Chatham.Fri: 8-9:30pm. Jul 5: Ehud Asherie feat Jon-Erik Kellso; 12: Aaron Johnson.

SUFFERN FREE LIBRARY: 210 Lafayette Av.Suffern. www.suffernfreelibrary.org. 845-357-1237. Jul 13: 2:30pm Vincent Venezia Trio.

DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware WaterGap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424-2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Wed 7:30-10:30pm,Thurs 8-11pm, Fri-Sat 7-11pm. Adm varies.Residency (R): Thurs Jam w/Bill Washer &friends. Jul 4: R; 5: Mike Collins Qrt; 6: Minas

Qrt; 7: Dave & Marti Lantz; 11: R; 12: WaltBibinger & Roy Cumming; 13: RoseannaVitro Qrt; 14: Skip & Dan Wilkins Qrt; 18: R;19: Erin McClelland Band; 20: Paul Jost Qnt;21: Lynette Sheard Qnt; 25: R; 26: VinnyBianchi's La Cuchina; 27: Carolyn Leonhart;28: Luiz Simas & Wesley Amorim; 29: 7:30-10:30pm Matt Vashlishan & The Water GapJazz Orch.

DOMINIES: 34-07 30th Av. Long Island City.718-728-1834. Sun: 9pm-12am Keyed Up featChristian Coleman’s Trample Man.

ESPRESSO 77: 35-57 77th St. JacksonHeights. www.espresso77.com. 718-424-1077. Jul 11-13: 8pm Jackson Heights JazzFestival www.joeknipes.com feat 07/11 9pmJavier Arau, 07/12 9pm The Cold Club ofQueens, 07/13 6pm Kim Clarke Trio.

FLUSHING TOWN HALL: 137-35 NorthernBlvd. Flushing. www.flushingtownhall.org.718-463-7700. 1st Wed: 7pm $10 adm Jamw/Carol Sudhalter. Jul 26: 7pm $16/10Svetlana & The Delancey Five.

GANTRY STATE PLAZA PARK: 4-09 47th Rd.Long Island City. Sets: 7pm. Jul 16: ClaudiaValentina; 30: The Cold Club of Queens.

JAMAICA CENTER OF ARTS & LEARN-ING: 161-04 Jamaica Av. Jamaica.www.jcal.org. 718-658-7400. Jul 12-14:Downtown Jazz Festival www.jcal.org/downtown-jazz-festival feat 07/12 5pm $10adm Screening of The Full Mantis, 8pm $20Jason Moran & Tyshawn Sorey, 07/13 2pmfree Camille Thurman w/Darrell Green Trio,3pm free Giveton Gelin, 4pm free SimonaPremazzi, 5pm free Jonathan Finlayson,07/14 3pm free Chris Morrissey, 4pm freeJarawa Brian Gray, 5pm free FlamencoLatino, 6pm free Roopa Mahadevan, 7pmfree Pheeroan akLaff.

JAMAICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:153-10 Jamaica Av. Jamaica. www.jcal.org.718-658-7400. Jul 13-14: Downtown JazzFestival www.jcal.org/downtown-jazz-festival feat 07/13 12pm $10 Screening of TheAmazing Grace, Aretha Franklin, 07/13 3pmfree Secret Mall, 5pm free Kendra Shank,7pm $30 Milford Graves, 8pm $30 DonByron, 9pm $30 Alchemy Sound Project,07/14 2pm free Tomoko Omura.

KING MANOR MUSEUM: 150-03 Jamaica Av.Jamaica. www.kingmanor.org. 718-206-0545.Jul 13: free adm Downtown Jazz Festivalwww.jcal.org/downtown-jazz-festival feat3pm Napoleon Revels-beys, 5pm MorganGuerin.

LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: 34-56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274.www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat 12-5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm GuidedTours of Louis Armstrong House. Jul10,17&24: 7pm Jazzmobile Block Party.

QUEENS LIBRARY CENTRAL BRANCH: 89-11 Merrick Blvd. Jamaica. 718-990-0700.www.queenslibrary.org. Jul 12-13: free admDowntown Jazz Festival www.jcal.org/downtown-jazz-festival feat 07/12 2pm KeithJordan, 07/13 4pm York College AlumniCombo.

The QUEENSBORO: 80-02 Northern Blvd.Jackson Heights. www.thequeensboro.com.929-296-0038. Jul 7&14: 8pm JacksonHeights Jazz Festival www.joeknipes.comfeat 07/4 George Papageorge Trio, 07/14 EdFuqua Trio.

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IT IS OFTEN SAID THAT MOST MU-sicians spend years paying their duesbefore they find their voices. But theBrazilian composer-pianist Amaro Freitasseems to be among the latest exceptions tothat unwritten rule. In 2018 he releasedhis sophomore recording Rasif (Far OutRecordings) and a new voice in Brazilianmusic appeared, fully formed. The words omalandro do dedo spring to mind, for he istruly "a finger trickster," clothed in thegarb of a melodic and harmonic pianist.Listening to Amaro play is always a

breathtaking experience. On the surface,his right hand seems to caress black andwhite keys into intriguing melodies, seduc-ing his left hand into diaphanous accompa-nying harmonies. But beneath this some-thing else is simmering: Each finger andthumb becomes its own drum creating avolcano of polyrhythms that, together,erupt into music.Amaro appeared seemingly fully formed

out of the musical tradition of theBrazilian north—to be precise, from Recife,in the state of Pernambuco—which justhappens to be the home of the greatBrazilian composer, bandleader and wood-winds player Moacir Santos. But some-what unlike his famous forebear, Amarocut his musical teeth in church. "As ayoungster, I attended the PentecostalEvangelical Church of God congregation,"he says. "While our service was based onthe European music system, which is abinary one based on the Christian harp,the music ministry of our Pentecostalchurches was strongly influenced by tradi-tional rhythms of the Brazilian northeastand other popular Brazilian and gospelmusic." This collision of church and state devel-

oped into and emerged in a deeply spiritu-al musical voice, one that comes fromtraipsing across the rhythmic world of theunique sertão (hinterland) of Pernambuco

that rises in the Brazilian northeast andfalls into the rugged coastline along thedeep-blue Atlantic Ocean. Here, followinga push from his father, Amaro pursued for-mal piano studies. Despite having to prac-tice on a bare tabletop at home as he wastoo poor to afford a piano, the music imag-ined only in his mind began to flow fromhis fingers. This lonely pursuit in his formative

years has followed through in his musicand has been instrumental in creating hisunique pianistic voice. "My music comesfrom a place of inner contemplation. Theecstasy of worship also translates into aconnection to dance but one that resides inthe inner rather than the outer body. I con-vey a sense of the body's cells movingthrough my blood; a kind of dissonance insymmetry," he explains. When it allemerges, each finger beats its own drum;the resulting polyrhythms convey what'shappening on the inside.All of this emerges majestically on

Rasif. The title is a play on the colloquialspelling of his hometown. "I am painting apicture of seas breaking on the rocks simu-lating ebb and flow of the sea through frevoand maracatu, music that's purePernambuco, Brazil," says Amaro, unveil-ing his deep, musical secret.

Amaro Freitas Quartet performs atHenry Gourdine Park, in Ossining,July 29, part of the Jazz Forum ArtsSummer Series; and Dizzy's, July 31.

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TERRAZA 7: 40-19 Gleane St. Elmhurst.www.terraza7.com. 718-803-9602. Sun:9:30pm-2am $7 adm Jam w/John BenitezTrio.

TRAVERS PARK: 76-9 34th Av. JacksonHeights. Jul 7&14: 6pm Jackson HeightsJazz Festival www.joeknipes.com feat 07/7Brian Charette Trio, 07/14 Vanessa Rubin.

ALVIN & FRIENDS: 14 Memorial Hwy. NewRochelle. www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com.

BEANRUNNER CAFÉ: 201 S Division &Esther St. Peekskill. 914-737-1701.www.beanrunnercafe.com. Fri-Sat: 8-10:30pm $15 adm. Jul 6: Alexis Cole Trio; 12:Ed Croft; 20: Clifton Anderson Sxt.

CARAMOOR CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 149Girdle Ridge Rd. Katonah. 914-232-5035.www.caramoor.org. Jul 20: Caramoor JazzFestival feat 12pm Etienne Charles & CreoleSoul, Willie Jones III Qnt, Sammy Miller &Congregation, Marquis Hill Qrt, BriannaThomas & Danny Mixon, Lakecia BenjaminQrt, Andrea Motis Qnt, Michela MarinoLerman’s Love Movement, Isaiah J.Thompson Qrt, Cedric Easton, AndrewRenfroe, Jorge Glem, Sean Mason Trio,Abdias Armenteros Trio, 8pm Eddie PalmieriSalsa Orch.

HENRY GOURDINE PARK: 3 Westerly Rd.Joseph G. Caputo Community Center if rain.Ossining. www.jazzforumarts.org. 914-631-1000. Mon: 6:30-8:30pm free adm. Jul 1: MattKing & Monk In Brazil; 15: Roni Ben-Hur Qrt;29: Amaro Freitas Qrt.

JAZZ FORUM: 1 Dixon Ln. Tarrytown. 914-631-1000. www.jazzforumarts.org. Sets/adm: SunEarly (E) 4&6pm $15/20, Late (L) 8-10pm; Fri-Sat 7&9:30pm $20/25. Jul 5-6: Duduka DaFonseca & Brazilian Jazz All-Stars; 7:Roseanna Vitro & the David Janeway Trio;12-13: Carmen Lundy; 14: Michael FormanekQrt; 19-20: Jason Marsalis & the 21stCentury Trad Band; 21: Nanny Assis Gp featDaniel Assis; 26-27: Sherma Andrews; 28:Charnett Moffett Qrt.

LYNDHURST ESTATE: At Hudson River. 635S Bway. Tarrytown. www.jazzforumarts.org.914-631-1000. Thurs: 6-8:30pm free admSunset Concerts. Jul 11: Pablo Mayor Qnt;18: Jason Miles–Kind Of New–Electric Qrt;25: Jenie Thai.

PIERSON PARK: W Main St & Hudson River.Senior Center if rain. Tarrytown. 914-631-1000. www.jazzforumarts.org. Fri: 6:30-8pmfree adm. Jul 5: Billy Drummond Freedom ofIdeas Qrt; 12: Kristina Koller; 19: RolandVazquez Sxt; 26: Kirk MacDonald Qrt.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MOUNTKISCO: 605 Millwood Rd (Rte 133) MountKisco. www.pcmk.org. 914-666-7001. Jul 19:7:30pm Gerard Carelli Qrt.

WATERFRONT PARK: Dobbs Ferry. HudsonSocial if rain. 914-631-1000. Free adm.www.jazzforumarts.org. Wed: 6:30-8pm. Jul3: Rodrigo Bonelli Brasil Trio + GuilhermeDias Gomes; 10: Sylvia Cuenca Organ Qnt;17: Victor Jones Qrt; 24: Giscar Smith &Ianbassa; 31: Vic Juris, Dave Stryker &Charlie Apicella.

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