The Craig Handy Quartet Plays Rue 57, 10/12
By: Sophie Schulman Oct. 11, 2010
Tomorrow, October 12, the Craig Handy Quartet will play at Rue 57 in New York City. The quartet consists of Matt Chertkoff on guitar, Kyle Kholer on organ, Mclenty Hunter on drums, and Craig Handy on saxophone.
"Saxophonist Craig Handy is a musician's musician. Those "in the know" know about him, which is why he's been a first call player in New York for over two decades. He is a careful, thoughtful improviser-expansive and precise. His solos build on a rich knowledge of the tradition at the same time as they often set out for the edge, walk it, but never fall off. While he derives portions of his vocabulary from the 'Trane/Shorter axis, there is a shrewd depth and broadness to his playing."
- Robert Dugan Allaboutjazz.com
Rue 57 is located at 60 West 57th Street (corner of Avenue of Americas), New York, NY 10019-3953. There is no music charge, but there is a $15 minimum at tables. The group will play from 8 pm-11:30pm. For more information, call (212) 307-5656 or visit www.rue57.com
Coming up at Rue 57:
10/19 - Richie Vitale Quartet featuring Hilary Gardner
Hilary Gardner - vocals
Richie Vitale - trumpet
Paul Gill - bass
10/26 - Joe Cohn Quintet featuring David Glasser
Kurt Weiss - trumpet
Dave Glasser - alto sax
Gregg August - bass
Marcello Pellitteri - drums
11/2 - Nicki Parrott Quartet
11/9 - Craig Handy Quartet
11/23 - Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars
11/30 - Allan Harris Quartet
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