Tom Harrell Quintet at the Vanguard

May 18, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.

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A perfectly tight set from Tom Harrell's Quintet tonight. This shot was taken
during a bass/flugelhorn duet on "Body and Soul," featuring Ugonna Okegwo
and Tom Harrell. The band also included Danny Grissett on piano, Wayne
Escoffery on tenor sax, and Johnathan Blake shaping the rhythmm on drums.
I'm definitely looking forward to our WBGO/NPR Music broadcast on Wednesday
evening, with the Al Foster Quartet.
-Josh

© 2008 WBGO

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Tribute to Teo Macero - May 18th at NYU

May 13, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.

Add new comment | Filed under: analog, brian eno, compositions, electric style, guest soloists, jazz orchestra, jazz program, loewe, master manipulators, Masters, miles davis, Notes, nyu, razor blade, saxophonist, semi retirement, sessions, sonic tapestry

Long before the digital era and its master manipulators - Brian Eno, J Dilla et al - producer Teo Macero was splicing analog reels from various Miles Davis sessions, creating the sonic tapestry of Miles' early electric style. The saxophonist, composer, and master of the razor blade will be remembered at a memorial service this Sunday, May 18 at NYU’s Loewe Theatre, 35 West 4th Street, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Macero spent his later years in semi-retirement, occasionally helping the NYU Jazz Program. He produced two CD’s with the NYU Jazz Orchestra featuring his original compositions. Special guest soloists will join the NYU Jazz Orchestra for the memorial.
-Josh

© 2008 WBGO
Pianist Ronnie Mathews

May 5, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.

Add new comment | Filed under: barry harris, brooklyn, cancer, Jazz Community, keyboard, methodist hospital, music, Notes, park slope brooklyn, peace, pianist, ronnie mathews, sheila anderson, wbgo

Ronnie Mathews, a pianist who has contributed so much to jazz, is terminally ill. He is battling pancreatic cancer at First Methodist Hospital in Park Slope, Brooklyn. WBGO's Sheila Anderson visited yesterday, as did Mathews' friend, the pianist Barry Harris. Harris brought a keyboard, and played some music for the ailing Mathews.

If you would like to leave a message for Ronnie Mathews, you may do so. His home number is 718.783.4073. Messages will be delivered to him in the hospital.
WBGO and the jazz community send Ronnie Mathews wishes for strength and peace during this difficult time.
-Josh

© 2008 WBGO

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