Eric Harland, Jane Monheit, Big Yuki and More Set for Blue Note Jazz Club, Now thru Feb 2014

Blue Note Jazz Club, the iconic Greenwich Village jazz and blues venue that offers live musical performances every night of the week, announces new show additions through February 2014.

HIGHLIGHT FEATURES- each performer is scheduled for two shows per night, 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm, unless otherwise noted.

• On November 12th, Eric Harland will perform a birthday celebration show with Chris Potter on saxophone, Taylor Eigsti on piano, Nir Felder on guitar and Matt Penman on bass. A Grammy-nominated drummer, Eric Harland is known as the most "in-demand" drummer of his generation. In addition to his current list of performing groups, which include "James Farm" with Joshua Redman and "Voyager," Eric's own widely recognized group, he also manages to fit in collaborations with world renowned artists including John Mayer, Spike Lee, Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson and more. Tickets are $15 at the bar, $25 for table reservations.
• Janis Siegel, of The Manhattan Transfer, takes the stage at Blue Note on November 13 to prepare the crowd for the next few nights, which feature performances from The Manhattan Transfer. Siegel, a nine-time GRAMMY winner and seventeen-time GRAMMY nominee has been an undeniable asset in The Manhattan Transfer's diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a member of The Manhattan Transfer, she has also maintained a solo career that has produced more than a half dozen fine-crafted solo albums, including GRAMMY nominated "At Home," along with numerous collaborative projects such as "Short Stories," a GRAMMY nominated duet with pianist Fred Hersch. This special CD release party showcases Siegel with GRAMMY nominated pianist John di Martino, veteran drummer Ben Wittman, GRAMMY nominated guitarist Paul Meyers and critically acclaimed up and coming trumpeter Dominick Farinacci. Tickets are $20 at the bar, $35 for table reservations.
• The Manhattan Transfer returns to Blue Note once again from November 14-17th. It's been just about 40 years since Tim Hauser, a former Madison Avenue marketing executive, paid his bills by driving a New York City cab while aspiring to form a harmony vocal quartet sui generis that could authentically embrace varied musical styles, and still create something wholly unique in the field of American popular song. In the fall of 1972, Hauser met Laurel Masse, Janis Siegel, and Alan Paul in fairly quick succession, and the rest, as they say, is history. With numerous Grammy Awards and nominations, the group is currently working on a special project called The Vaults to commemorate its 40 years of incredible vocal jazz. Tickets are $40 at the bar, $65 for table reservations.
• It's time to celebrate, Sheila Jordan's 85th Birthday Celebration with Steve Kuhn at Blue Note on November 18. Jordan, who is one of the premier singers in jazz, is known for bath her scatting prowess and her emotive treatment of jazz ballads. Shortly after making her recording debut with George Russel, Jordan released her solo debut, Portrait of Sheila Jordan (1963), on Blue Note Records, making her first female vocalist to record for the label. In addition to her work as a performer, Jordan is also a renowned educator, having served as a faculty member at the City College of New York and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Just this year she was honored by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, recognition of her inimitable contributions to the art form. Steve Kuhn, is also known as one of the most lyrical and affecting pianist in jazz, with an unfailingly beautiful touch and a sophisticated sense of swing. Having worked with John Coltrane early in his career, he boasts an impressive resume that also includes extensive collaborations. Old friends and longtime collaborators, these two artists will perform an intimate evening of duo in celebration of Jordan's 85th Birthday. Tickets are $15 at the bar, $25 for table reservations.
• Extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist Jane Monheit comes to Blue Note from November 19th through November 24th. Monheit's sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs have made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds. Many of her albums have topped Billboard charts, and her most recent album, Home, is a collection of standards that represents a passionate return to her roots as a jazz musician. Lauded for its maturity, Home is arguably the loveliest and lightest of Monheit's 10-CD discography and solidifies her reputation as one of the greatest jazz chanteuses of our time. Tickets are $20 at the bar, $35 for table reservations.
• Five-time Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Fred Hersch, will perform with guitar prodigy and Grammy nominee Julian Lage, on November 25th, 26th, and 27th. When the duo met in 2011 and played together for the first time, the response was overwhelming, and the artists went on to record their debut CD, "Free Flying," together. This sophisticated album, just recently released, has already been widely praised for its smart improvisations which fuse baroque counterpoint, punctuated rhythms, and diverse jazz motifs. Fred Hersch has been called a "master who plays it his way," by The New York Times. Tickets are $20 at the bar, $30 for table reservations.
• Latin jazz sensation Gato Barbieri takes over the Blue Note for one night only on November 28th, performing a Birthday Celebration show this Thanksgiving, which is Gato's own birthday. A jazz tenor saxophonist and composer hailing from Argentina, Barbieri was born into a family of musicians, and has played all over the world and collaborated with the likes of Carlos Santana, Dizzy Gillespie and Steve Lacy. Tickets are $30 at the bar, $45 for table reservations.
• Freddy Cole, the younger brother of Nat King Cole and uncle of Natalie Cole, joins Blue Note for a special Holiday Celebration November 29 - December 1, 2013. With a sound much like Nat's and an original personality of his own, Freddy Cole's vocals tend to be a bit darker and slightly rougher than his brother's. When a hand injury ended his football career and led him to pursue music, Freddy debuted on vinyl in 1952 with his single, "The Joke's on Me." By 2000, Freddy had signed with Telarc and released his first disc for the label, Merry-Go-Round, followed by Rio de Janeiro Blue in 2001. His recording career has spanned over 50 years, and his Blue Note appearance will showcase beloved holiday favorites that boast widespread appeal. Tickets are $35 for table reservations and $20 at the bar.
• The Blue Note proudly welcomes back Chris Botti for his 9th holiday residency, beginning on December 16th and running through January 5th. Since the 2004 release of his critically acclaimed album When I Fall in Love, Chris Botti has become America's largest-selling jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music, achieving several Grammy nominations, multiple gold and platinum certifications, and three No. 1 albums on Billboard's Jazz Albums listings. After spending the early part of his career in settings reaching from the Buddy Rich Big Band and Frank Sinatra to Natalie Cole, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon, Botti has now thoroughly established himself as one of the important, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. Tickets are $40 at the bar, $75 for table reservations.
• Renowned and revered the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all time, David Sanborn is an artist whose music has inspired countless other musicians. He joins Blue Note December 3-8th, bringing his Grammy-winning contemporary jazz compositions to New York fans. Tickets are $30 at the bar, $55 for table reservations.
• Celebrated jazz quartet Fourplay will perform at Blue Note from December 10th through the 15th, featuring pianist Bob James, guitarist Chuck Loeb, bassist Nathan East and drummer Harvey Mason. For two decades, the contemporary jazz quartet known as Fourplay has enjoyed consistent artistic and commercial success by grafting elements of R&B, pop and a variety of other sounds to their unwavering jazz foundations. In the course of a dozen recordings - six of which have climbed to the top of Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Album charts - the supergroup has continued to explore the limitless dimensions and permutations of jazz while at the same time appealing to a broad mainstream audience. Tickets are $30 at the bar, $45 for table reservations December 10-12 and December 15th; $35 at the bar and $55 for table reservations on December 13th and 14th.

ADDITIONAL SHOWS-- each performer is scheduled for two shows per night, 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. Doors open at 6:00 pm and reservations are strongly suggested.

- November 13- Nightsongs- A Late Night Interlude with Janis Siegel - This show is a special CD release party for "Night Songs" on Palmetto Records. It is Siegel's first new album in 7 years, featuring, among others, Peter Erskine, Christian McBride, and Larry Goldings. ($20 at the bar, $35 for table reservations)

- November 18- Sheila Jordan's 85th Birthday Celebration with Steve Kuhn ($15 at the bar, $25 for table reservations)

- November 20- Shoshanna Bush - As part of the Emerging Artist series, this show is at 6:30PM

- December 2- Jermaine Paul- Winner of "The Voice" ($15 at the bar, $20 for table reservations)

- December 9- Kendra Ross- CD Release ($10 at the bar, $15 for table reservations)

LATE NIGHT GROOVE SERIES- shows are on Friday and Saturday nights. Doors open at midnight and shows begin at 12:30AM. Tickets are $10 unless otherwise noted.

· November 15- Matt Dickey & Try This at Home

· November 16- Mauricio de Souza- CD Release

· November 22- Suga Bush

· November 23- Chelsea Baratz

· November 29- Bradd Marquis

· November 30- Big Yuki

· December 7- Camille Ganier Jones

· December 13- Suoni Italiani- Simona Molinari & La Mosca Jazz Band ($15)

· December 14- Giulia Valle Quintet ($15)

· December 20- Vickie Natale

SUNDAY BRUNCH SERIES- Sunday Brunch at Blue Note is $29.50 per person and includes a live performance, brunch and a cocktail. Each Sunday features a 12:30PM and 2:30PM seating.

· Internationally acclaimed jazz/soul chanteuse Nicole Henry will appear at Blue Note for a month-long residency this November. Henry will perform from her repertoire of jazz standards and originals as well as songs from "So Good, So Right," which debuted at #16 on BILLBOARD'S Current Traditional Jazz chart. The album showcases her soulful, inspired interpretations of some of her favorite classic hits of the 1970s from iconic artists including Bill Withers, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, The Commodores and Gladys Knight. Henry's trademark dynamic live performances have earned her praise from the NEW YORK TIMES as "a jazz singer of pop instinct and cabaret sophistication." (1/24/13)

· GRAMMY- nominee Claudio Roditi will appear at the Blue Note for a month-long residency during the month of December. Roditi, integrates post-bop elements and Brazilian rhythmic concepts into his palette with ease as he plays on the trumpet. This versatility keeps the trumpeter in demand as a performer, recording artist and teacher. With over twenty critically acclaimed albums to his credit, Roditi continually develops his playing and compositions through new recording projects. His latest release on the Resonance label, BONS AMIGOS, features several of his original pieces, which are framed by seven compositions written by Brazilian masters such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Johnny Alf, guitarist/composer Toninho Horta and pianist Eliane Elias. A lifelong passion for the trumpet gives Roditi an open spirit for music, which fuels his ongoing search for personal expression and musical perfection.

LOOKING AHEAD- With new shows added daily, Blue Note is pleased to offer an exciting lineup of shows through 2014. A few highlights include:

· Christian Scott at Blue Note this January, from the 16th through the 19th. Edison Award winning trumpeter-composer-producer-bandleader Christian Scott stands tall among a handful of talented young jazz artists who are expanding their artistic vision beyond the strict confines of the genre's tradition. Throughout his career, Scott has been an intrepid explorer, from his Grammy nominated debut Rewind That to his genre stretching last album Yesterday You Said TomorroW. Scott ups the ante on his compelling new double album, Christian aTunde Adjuah, an inspired and provocative two-CD, 23-track collection that spans a range of beyond-jazz influences as he continues to make strides into uncharted jazz territory. Tickets are $15 at the bar, $25 for table reservations.

· Rachelle Ferrell joins Blue Note Jazz Club for Valentine's Day shows, from February 13th-16th. Known the world over as one of jazz's finest vocalists, Rachelle Ferrell has made her mark not as a straight-ahead jazz singer and pianist, but as a crossover artist who's equally at home with urban contemporary pop, gospel, classical music and jazz. Tickets are $30 at the bar, $45 for table reservations on the 13th, 15th, and 16th. Table reservations are $55 on February 14th.

The Blue Note Jazz Club has become a cultural institution in New York and one of the premier jazz clubs in the world. Jazz is undoubtedly America's music, and while the Blue Note strives to celebrate the music's great history, the club is a place where progression and innovation - the foundation of jazz - are encouraged and practiced on a nightly basis. Located at 131 W. 3rd St. between 6th Ave and McDougal St., in the heart of Greenwich Village, the Blue Note offers music every night at 8pm and 10:30pm. On Friday and Saturday nights at 12:30am, Blue Note hosts the Late Night Groove Series. The Blue Note Brunch is held every Sunday with sets at 12:30pm and 2:30pm. www.bluenote.net.