Bernard Purdue and David Haney Tell their JAZZ STORIES, October 8th @ Joe's Pub
Jazz Stories combines the swinging exciting music with legend Bernard Purdie and company plus some great stories retold by David Haney. Haney talked to each of these artists and had them to recount the following stories for Cadence Magazine: Sonny Rollins, The Bridge Story; John McLaughlin's story about recording with Miles Davis; Annie Ross Meets Sarah Vaughan, Gunter Hampel remembers Thelonious Monk; Steve Swallow recalls his trip to Jamaica with Herbie Nichols; Dominic Duval on Charles Mingus; and of course Bernard Purdie breaks down the Purdie Shuffle.
Roulette to Welcome Daniel Levin's Coelacanth, 3/30
Roulette presents Daniel Levin's Coelacanth featuring Daniel Levin, cello, Mat Maneri, viola, Russ Lossing, wurlitzer & piano, Gerald Cleaver, drums Sunday, March 30 at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased at: http://roulette.org/events/daniel-levins-coelacanth/
12th Annual Cherrrywood Art Fair Kicks Off Today
Once again, the Chula League's 12th annual Cherrywood Art Fair (CAF) has succeeded in cherry-picking the top artists and makers in Central Texas for its annual two-day event, perfect for celebrating the holiday spirit and the Maker Movement with unique, locally made art, live music and creative activities for the whole family.
Crab Fest Comes to Fisherman's Wharf Sunday, December 8, 2013, 12 Noon to 3 P.m.
San Francisco's historic waterfront district begins its 2013 holiday season in true San Francisco style, with a gustatory salute to the sidling crab. The second annual Crab Fest hails this most sought-after crustacean with three hours of eating, drinking and celebrating the season. The festival will take place on Sunday December 8, 2013 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on the terrace level of the Maritime Museum which offers stunning views of Alcatraz Island, Angel Island and Fisherman's Wharf. The event will feature signature crab dishes prepared by chefs from renowned Fisherman's Wharf restaurants and will be complimented by beverage tastings from local wineries such as City Cellars, Pushback Wines, G. Reedy Wines, and more. Participating restaurants will include San Francisco's most reputable seafood legends such as: Alioto's, Bistro Boudin, Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar, Fog Harbor Fish House, Pescatore, Pier Market Restaurant, Castagnola's, and more. Tickets for this local food and wine feast are $40 per person if bought online in advance and $45 at the door. Interested attendees are encouraged to buy tickets early as Crab Fest 2012 and the recent Wharf Fest 2013 Chowder Competition were both sold out events. Tickets are available at http://VisitFishermansWharf.com/CrabFest.
Brainstorm! Features Ravish Momin of Tarana Tonight
Discover how electronic-musician Ravish Momin of Tarana and special guest trombone and electronics wiz Rick Parker blur the lines between the acoustinc and the electronic, while blending melodies and rhythms from across the world. Tarana was featured in the Fourth Arts Block Festival (FAB) outdoor showcase as part of the Asian American Arts Alliance's 2013 Locating the Sacred Festival.
Brainstorm! to Feature Ravish Momin of Tarana, 7/18
Discover how electronic-musician Ravish Momin of Tarana and special guest trombone and electronics wiz Rick Parker blur the lines between the acoustinc and the electronic, while blending melodies and rhythms from across the world. Tarana was featured in the Fourth Arts Block Festival (FAB) outdoor showcase as part of the Asian American Arts Alliance's 2013 Locating the Sacred Festival.
Mat Maneri Trio to Play Cornelia Street Cafe, Today
Cornelia Street Cafe presents the Mat Maneri Trio featuring Mat Maneri, viola, Ed Schuller, bass and Randy Peterson, drums. This concert will be the 20 year anniversary of this contrapuntal trio who will be playing a collection of music from their past 3 recordings as well as new material. The trio have worked together over the years to try and push the boundaries of what a jazz trio can be, incorporating fresh ways of interpreting modern classical, swing and other forms of music.
Mat Maneri Trio to Play Cornelia Street Cafe, 4/25
Cornelia Street Cafe presents the Mat Maneri Trio featuring Mat Maneri, viola, Ed Schuller, bass and Randy Peterson, drums. This concert will be the 20 year anniversary of this contrapuntal trio who will be playing a collection of music from their past 3 recordings as well as new material. The trio have worked together over the years to try and push the boundaries of what a jazz trio can be, incorporating fresh ways of interpreting modern classical, swing and other forms of music.
The Palimpsestic Series Presents Angles of Repose, 10/24
The palimpsestic Series, curated by Oscar Noriega, presents "Angles of Repose" featuring Mat Maneri, Viola, Drew Gress, Bass, Lucian Ban, Piano and Randy Peterson, drums, October 24, 8pm at Barbes, Park Slope Brooklyn. Angles, always presented as a quartet led by Maneri and Ban, will be presenting new music for this performance.
Mat Maneri Quintet Plays at NYC's Cornelia Street Cafe, 4/28-29
Mat Maneri Quintet performs at New York City's Cornelia Street Cafe tonight, April 28 and tomorrow, April 29 at 10:30pm. Featuring Kris Davis (piano), Oscar Noriega (reeds), Garth Stevenson (bass), Randy Peterson (drums), the show is located at 29 Cornelia Street, New York, NY (A/C/D/B to West 4). Tickets are $25, which includes one drink.
Mat Maneri Quintet to Play at NYC's Cornelia Street Cafe, 4/28-29
Mat Maneri Quintet will perform at New York City's Cornelia Street Cafe on Saturday, April 28 and 29 at 10:30pm. Featuring Kris Davis (piano), Oscar Noriega (reeds), Garth Stevenson (bass), Randy Peterson (drums), the show is located at 29 Cornelia Street, New York, NY (A/C/D/B to West 4). Tickets are $25, which includes one drink.