Cornelia Street Cafe Announces April Concerts

Cornelia Street Cafe has Announced its upcoming music performances for April. They include Tony Malaby Quaretet, Robin Werheyen Quartet, Amram & CO, LanDon Knoblock Trio and Jeff Davis Band, among others.

Cornelia Street Cafe is located at 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York, between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village.  For tickets and more information, visit http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com

Thursday April 01 at 8:30pm

GNU VOX: OH LIZA JANE -- CD RELEASE W/ SPECIAL GUESTS: MIKE & RUTHY
(Liz McFadden, vocals & tambourine; Justin Keller, guitar; Peter Bitenc, bass; Carlo Costa, percussion; Aoife O'Donovan, vocals; Ruth Ungar Merenda, vocals & flddle; Mike Merenda, vocals & guitar).

Drawing from traditional bluegrass and country-rock roots, their repertoire shifts between traditional folk and lead singer Liz McFadden's acoustic originals that promise to get shoulders swaying and toes tapping. Filled with heart-tugging harmonies and the determination to have a nice time, Oh Liza Jane welcomes audiences to come out and sing along.

Cover $10 http://www.ohlizajane.com

Friday April 02 and Saturday April 03 at 9pm & 10:30pm
TONY MALABY QUARTET-MARK HELIAS'S OPEN LOOSE
(Tony Malaby, tenor saxophone; Kris Davis, piano; Eivind Opsvik, bass; Tom Rainey, drums; Mark Helias, bass; Tom Rainey, drums; Tony Malaby, saxophone) Malaby/Davis/Opsvik/Rainey + Mark Helias' Open Loose

Playing the First Set will be Malaby/Davis/Opsvik/Rainey, the Second Set will be Mark Helias' Open Loose. Malaby is joined by some of his favorite NY improvisers - Advanced Reservations recommended.

Cover $10 http://www.tonymalaby.com

Sunday April 04 at 8:30PM
ROBIN VERHEYEN QUARTET
(Robin Verheyen, saxophones; Ralph Alessi, trumpet; Thomas Morgan, bass; Jeff Davis, drums)

Robin Verheyen Quartet is the newest project of Belgian saxophonist and winner of the 2008 Django D'Or Prize Robin Verheyen. His latest record 'Painting Space' with pianist Bill Carrothers got great reviews all around the world and now for this new quartet he will work together with acclaimed trumpeter Ralph Alessi, bassist Thomas Morgan and Dutch drummer Flin van Hemmen. They will perform new music by Robin Verheyen especially for this band. Collectively they have performed with Steve Coleman, Fred Hersch, Roy Hargrove, Michael Brecker, Ravi Coltrane, Uri Caine, Sam Rivers, Jason Moran, David Binney,...

Cover $10 http://www.robinverheyen.be

Monday April 05 at 8:30PM
AMRAM & CO
(David Amram, piano, french horn, flutes, composition & surprises; Kevin Twigg, drums, glockenspiel; John de Witt, bass; Adam Amram, percussion; John Ventimiglia, actor)

This series explores in his highly personable, generous and informal style the astonishing variety of David Amram's interests and accomplishments--renowned composer of symphonic classical music, jazz compositions, improvisation, spoken word, scat, he sits at the piano, schmoozes about music, about the greats, the beats, the obscure, the legendary; plays the French horn, pulls out all kinds of instruments (flutes, drums, horns) gathered from his many circumnavigations of the globe, pulls in guests drawn from just about every artistic walk of life.

Cover $10 http://www.davidamram.com

Tuesday April 06 at 8:30PM
Travis Sullivan QUARTET
(Travis Sullivan, alto saxophone; Mike Eckroth, piano; Nathan Peck,
bass; Brian Fishler, drums).

http://www.travissullivan.com

Wednesday April 07 at 8:30PM
TRACY BONHAM & COMPANY
(Tracy Bonham, vocals,violin,guitar, piano; Nicole Federici, viola, violin; Jason Roberts, guitar; Konrad Meissner, drums; Mike Merenda, voice, guitar; Ruth Ungar Merenda, voice, fiddle; Jon Darling, voice, guitar).

Join multi instrumentalist Tracy Bonham for new music from her upcoming release Masts Of Manhattan as well as old favorites and covers with new twists. She is joined by : Nicole Federici: viola, violin. Dan Cho (Regina Spektor): cello. Mike DuClos: bass. Konrad Meissner: drums (Matt Nathanson). Tracy weaves in and out of alternative rock, where she is most commonly known, to bright moments of Classical, Eastern European, and Gypsy music in just a few brushstrokes. Tracy and her band will be joined by special guests Mike & Ruthy and Jon Darling of The Grey Race. Come join Tracy and her friends every first Wednesday of each month for the next four months, and watch collaborations unfold.

Cover $15 http://www.tracybonham.com

Thursday April 08 at 8:30PM
GNU VOX: JULIE HARDY AND MADDIE DEUTCH
(Julie Hardy, voice; Bob Hart, bass; Joe Blaise, glockenspiel and voice; Brian Adler, drums; Maddie Deutch, voice, piano; Ryan Weiner, guitar; Ryland Kelly, bass).

Julie has been singing and writing songs for as long as she can remember. In the 7 years she has lived in NYC she has performed at almost every major jazz venue including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Jazz Standard and Birdland and has received praise from the New York Times, Downbeat and JazzTimes. She is also a faculty member at the New School and City College. Recently, Julie has shifted gears and is focusing again on her songwriting and piano playing. Her music is influenced by such artists as The Beatles, Tom York, Feist, Joni Mitchell, St. Vincent and Robert Schumann. In addition to singing her own songs, she is a member of an indie folk chamber music group called The Overnight Crossing which is a songwriting collaboration with singer/guitarist Mark Dewings.
Maddie Deutch is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California. At the ripe age of 10 she began singing Broadway duets with heavyweights such as Dick Van Dyke, Lea Thompson, Tierney Sutton, the cast of Frasier and more. During her time at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts she became a nationally recognized jazz singer, and at 17 she shifted gears once more and became a serious songwriter. Heavily influenced by The Beatles, Fiona Apple, and David Bowie she writes modern pop music with an unconventional twist - and sings it with a voice that's well beyond it's years.

David Devoe, host. Cover $10 http://www.juliehardy.com

Friday April 09 at 9:00PM & 10:30PM
ARMEN DONELIAN GROUP
(Armen Donelian, piano/composer; Marc Mommaas, tenor saxophone; Mike Moreno, guitar; Dean Johnson, bass; Tyshawn Sorey, drums). 

Armed with stunning compositions and a new band of firebrands, veteran pianist/composer ARMEN DONELIAN proposes what promises to be a special night of music in preparation for an upcoming release. Marc Mommaas (sax), Mike Moreno (guitar), Dean Johnson (bass) and Tyshawn Sorey (drums) are co-conspirators.

Cover $15 http://www.armenjazz.com

Saturday April 10 at 9:00PM & 10:30PM
OPEN LOOSE
(Mark Helias, bass; Tony Malaby, tenor saxophone; Tom Rainey, drums)

Open Loose is back with new music by Mark Helias.

Cover $10 http://www.markhelias.com

Sunday April 11 at 8:30PM
NOAH PREMINGER GROUP
(Noah Preminger, tenor saxophone; Nir Felder, guitar; John Hébert, bass; Rudy Royston, drums)>

Noah has had the opportunity to perform and work with Dave Liebman, John McNeil, Steve Davis, Nat Reeves, Dave Douglas, Joel Frahm, Dave Holland, John and Bucky Pizzarelli, Marvin Stamm, Kendra Shank, Jim McNeely, Phil Grenadier, Roscoe Mitchell, Bob Nieske, Tony Moreno, Cecil McBee, Bob Moses and others. As of recently, Noah has been an important member of groups including his own Noah Preminger Sextet and Quartet, the Cecil McBee Group, the John McNeil Group, the Dana Lauren Group and others. He has been fortunate to play all over the world for audiences small and large. Noah earned his BM at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.

Noah's debut album, Dry Bridge Road, considered as "jazz debut of the year" by the Village Voice poll, is available on the Nowt Records label. The band includes: Russ Johnson- trumpet, Ben Monder- guitar, Frank Kimbrough- piano, John Hebert- bass, Ted Poor- drums and Noah Preminger-saxophone. The album was produced by John McNeil and recorded at Park West Studios in New York.

Cover $10 http://www.noahpreminger.com

Monday April 12 at 8:30PM
COMPOSERS COLLABORATIVE: SERIAL UNDERGROUND
(Demetrius Spaneas, saxophone).

Saxophonist and composer Demetrius Spaneas presents Metanoia: A Monologue on Life, Loss and Rebirth. Featuring a collection of compositions and improvisations ranging from Stockhausen to A.C. Jobim, including the performance of Spaneas' ... no longer to his father....

Tickets are available by calling the Box office at 212.663.1967, there will be an advance purchase discount available. Admission at the door is $15 + one drink minimum. Jed Distler, host. http://www.composerscollab.org

Tuesday April 13 at 8:30PM
POUL WEIS GROUP-PATRICK BREINER GROUP
(Poul Weis, trumpet; Patrick Breiner, saxophone; Dustin Carlson,guitar; Will McEvoy, bass; Flin Van Hemmen, drums; Tony Malaby & Patrick Breiner, saxophones; Eivind Opsvik & Will McEvoy, basses; Juan Pablo Carletti, drums).

Poul Weis is back with new quintet music and reunites with his old friend/mutual New School alumni, who also will conduct the the second part of this show. Patrick Breiner fronts this band of cross-generational improvisors.

Wednesday April 14 at 8:30PM
LANDon Knoblock TRIO
(LanDon Knoblock, piano/composer; Josh Paris, bass; Jeff Davis, drums).

The group blends improvisation and composed music, drawing influences from jazz, rock, avant-garde and ambient. LanDon Knoblock has also released two albums of original and improvised music, the latest released on CAMjazz. Knoblock's additional projects include a quartet with esteemed New York trumpeter Ron Horton, a quintet dedicated to the music of Andrew Hill, with saxophonist Oscar Noriega, the improvised music trio Creatures With Striking Features with Chicago native Phil Doyle, and an improvisatory duo with Miami based drummer Jason Furman.

Cover $10 http://Www.LandonKnoblock.com

Thursday April 15 at 8:30PM
GNU VOX: KAORU AZUMA:
(Kaoru Azuma, vocals; Scott Reeves, trombone; Jesse Forest, guitar; Scott Colberg, bass; Paolo Orlandi, drums).

David Devoe, host. http://www.myspace.com/kaoruazuma

Friday April 16 at 9:00PM & 10:30PM
JESSE STACKEN TRIO
(Jesse Stacken, piano/composer; Eivind Opsvik, bass; Jeff Davis, drums).

Jesse Stacken Trio CD release concert for "Magnolia" (Fresh Sound New Talent Records) Formed in 2005, the Jesse Stacken Trio has developed into an ensemble that explores the depths of the piano trio format. The instrument roles, improvisation, and form structures have been re-examined, reconstructed and expanded. In 2008, the group released "That That" on Fresh Sound records. Tonight the trio celebrates the release of it's second Fresh Sound album "Magnolia".

Cover $10 http://www.jessestacken.com

Saturday April 17 at 9:00PM & 10:30PM
INGRID LAUBROCK'S ANTI-HOUSE
(Ingrid Laubrock, tenor and soprano saxophone; Mary Halvorson, guitar; John Hébert, bass; Tom Rainey, drums).

German 2009 SWR-Jazz Prize winner Ingrid Laubrock has recently moved to NY from London.Her new project brings together a cast of some of her favorite creative musicians,all equally comfortable with improvisation and interpreting composed material.

Cover $10 http://www.ingridlaubrock.com

Sunday April 18 at 8:30PM
Michael Bates'S OUTSIDE SCOURCES
(Russ Johnson, trumpet; Quinsin Nachoff, saxophone, clarinet; Jeff Davis, drums; Michael Bates, bass).

Cover $10 http://www.outsidesources.org

Tuesday April 20 at 8:30PM
Jeff Davis BAND: CD RELEASE
(Jeff Davis, drums, cymbals, compositions; Tony Barba, tenor and soprano saxophone; Kirk Knuffke, trumpet; Ben Gerstein, trombone; Jon Goldberger, guitar; Eivind Opsvik, bass).
 
Jeff Davis Band CD Release of We Sleep Outside on Loyal Label. On his debut album, We Sleep Outside, drummer/composer Jeff Davis showcases his command of a deeply focused and distinctly improvisational style.

Cover $10 http://www.jeffdavisdrums.com

Wednesday April 21 at 8:30PM
THE SONGWRITER'S BEAT
(Cathy Kreger; Gunnar Kleemann; Halina; Rupert Wates).

Founded in 2000, The Songwriter's Beat has presented over 290 songwriters from the Tri-State area as well as visiting songwriters from other parts of the United States, Canada, France, the UK, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, Cuba and Japan. Hosted and founded by singer-songwriter Valerie Ghent, four up-and-coming songwriters perform new material in a supportive and intimate atmosphere.

This month's Songwriter's Beat features Cathy Kreger, Gunnar Kleemann, Halina and Rupert Wates. Every third Wednesday of the month, four songwriters of varying musical styles perform original songs and are encouraged to try out their newest material and arrangements. The series culminates in a week-long festival each July, featuring performers from throughout the years.

Cover $10 http://www.songwritersbeat.com

Thursday April 22 at 8:30PM
GNU VOX: SARA SERPA
(Sara Serpa, voice; Andre Matos, guitar; Kris Davis, piano; Thomas Morgan, bass; Ted Poor, drums).

David Devoe, host. Cover $10 http://www.saraserpa.com

Friday April 23 at 9:00PM & 10:30PM
JASON RIGBY QUINTET
(Jason Rigby, tenor saxophone; Russ Johnson, trumpet; Michael Holober, piano; Cameron Brown, bass; Anthony Pinciotti, drums).

Cover $10 http://www.jasonrigby.net

Saturday April 24 at 9:00PM & 10:30PM
LUA HADAR WITH TWIST (Lua Hadar, vocals; Jason Martineau, piano; Tom Hubbard, bass; Ron Oswanski, accordion; Dave Riekenberg, reeds; Vince Cherico, drums, percussion).

Lua Hadar with TWIST plays "jazz without borders," spiced with pop, funk, Latin and international cabaret.

Cover $10 http://www.luahadar.com

Sunday April 25 8:30PM
MICHAEL FAHIE GROUP CD RELEASE
(Michael Fahie, trombone. composer; Bill McHenry, tenor saxophone; Ben Monder, guitar; Jorge Roeder, bass; Jochen Rueckert, drums).
 
Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records artist, trombonist/composer, Mike Fahie, celebrates his debut recording, Anima, with Bill McHenry, Ben Monder, Jorge Roeder and Jochen Rueckert.

Cover $10 http://www.mikefahie.com

Monday April 26 at 8:30PM
21ST CENTURY SCHIZOID MUSIC
(Madeleine Shapiro, cello; Ariadne Grief, soprano).
 
21st Century Schizoid Music, hosted by Frank J. Oteri, presents Earth Day at the Cafe featuring Madeleine Shapiro Join cellist Madeleine Shapiro and guests, for a sampling of pieces from Madeleine's Nature Project. Night sounds, migratory birds, snow, and tigers all at the cafe in celebration of Earth Day and our natural environment.

The second set will include diva Ariadne Grief doing her rendition of some of Georges Aperghis' Recitations, a piece by Sofia Gubaidulina, and more. Frank J. Oteri, host.

Tuesday Apr 27 at 8:30PM
Bob Stewart QUARTET
(Bob Stewart, tuba; Curtis Stewart, violin; Jerome Harris, guitar; Matt Wilson, drums).

Celebrating the music of Don Cherry and the influence of his "Multi-Kulti" concept on Stewart's compositions and Tuba-Bass playing.

http://www.bobstewartuba.com

Wednesday April 28 8:30PM
Adam Kolker GROUP
(Adam Kolker, saxophones; Russ Lossing, piano; Johannes Weidenmuller, bass; Jeff Davis, drums).

Cover $10 http://www.adamkolker.com

Thursday April 29 6:00PM
ERIC PLAKS TRIO
CD release celebration/performance. Cover $7

Friday April 30 at 9:00PM & 10:30PM
BEN WALTZER GROUP
Cover $12 http://www.myspace.com/benwaltzer