NYC shows — end of April

[undergroundagent]

Hey Folks,

I noticed that Bill Frissell is playing at the Jazz Standard with Sam Yahel and Brian Blade. Would this be a solid show to see?

What about the Jim Hall Trio at the Village Vanguard (I heard they were snooty on weekends...)? How about the house band on Monday nights?

Help!!!!! My girlfriend bought me a trip for my University Grad, and I'm psyched!!!!

Thanks.

[Hardbopjazz]

See Horace Silver at the end of April. He hardly tours and plays live anymore. He's a the Blue Note.

[Pete C]

See Horace Silver at the end of April. He hardly tours and plays live anymore. He's a the Blue Note.

Be advised that the Blue Note sucks and is very expensive. And don't even think of eating there if you go.

If you're going to be around on a Thursday you should try to catch the Mingus Big Band at Fez.

[undergroundagent]

What is so bad about the Blue Note?

All the NYC guides note that it has terrific sitelines. Is the staff snooty?

It'll have to be a pretty compelling reason for me to pass up Horace Silver.

[BFrank]

I'll be at that Mingus BB show (I hope). Do I need to get tickets in advance?

I lived in NYC in the late 80's and never went to the BN once. It just seemed to slick (and as Pete said, expensive!). I went to Iridium 2 years ago, and didn't like that, either.

[undergroundagent]

I'm leaning to going to the Silver. I'm a pretty young guy, and have never gotten to see any of the legends play. Silver would be a perfect opportunity for me.

I think that I'll be attending the Jim Hall Trio at the VV as well. This may be the only time I get to see some of these guys, so I can't pass it up.

[BFrank]

I'm leaning to going to the Silver. I'm a pretty young guy, and have never gotten to see any of the legends play. Silver would be a perfect opportunity for me.

I think that I'll be attending the Jim Hall Trio at the VV as well. This may be the only time I get to see some of these guys, so I can't pass it up.

Can't argue with that logic.

[Pete C]

The Blue Note is very claustrophobic. I was once at a table where 3 people had to get up to let me out of my seat. The sightlines are pretty good, you're right. Get there before 7:30 for best choice of seats. If they're not sold out for the second show they may let you stay for a second set for just a minimum, but with Silver it might sell out. A weeknight is your best bet.

If you have enough days in NY, and if you have any interest in avant, this is an interesting program on 4/28 at Makor:

Beyond Jazz

Sarah Wilson / Sylvie Courvoisier’s Abaton / Susie Ibarra /

Mark Dresser Duo

Sarah Wilson, 7:30pm

Composer-trumpeter Wilson writes unique, fresh, complex music for her all-star jazz quintet. She’s a musician's musician, attracting the top downtown jazz musicians with her original approach to composition.

Sylvie Courvoisier's Abaton, 8:30pm

Swiss pianist Sylvie Courvoisier's music combines cleverly composed construction and improvisational freedom—a strong and unmistakably personal mixture of expressionistic, minimalistic polyphonic and modern jazz languages. Abaton features Erik Friedlander (cello) and Mark Feldman (violin).

Susie Ibarra / Mark Dresser Duo, 9:30pm

A percussionist and composer of experimental and avant-garde music, Ibarra leads multiple groups of her own and has collaborated with John Zorn, Derek Bailey, William Parker, Dave Douglas, Wadada Leo Smith and Yuka Honda. Tonight she is joined by master bassist Mark Dresser.

Date & Time: Wed, Apr 28, 2004, 7:30pm

Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street

Price: $12.00

[Pete C]

I went to Iridium 2 years ago, and didn't like that, either.

Which location? The original Lincoln Center club was awful. The new place is much better.

The Jazz Standard is much more low key, and they serve decent bbq.

By the way Agent, the Vanguard big band is extremely excellent.

The Sunday brunch at Iridium is a really good deal. For 20 bucks you get a pretty good buffet and Bob Dorough.

http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/sundaybrunch.shtml

Edited April 11, 2004 by Pete C

[BFrank]

It was the new on on Broadway. Odd sightlines and not a pleasant atmosphere, in general. Not to mention cramped tables and I was facing AWAY from the stage. Can't compare it to the old one, of course.

Would definitely like to see the VV Big Band, but we're not going to be there on a Monday night.

[Pete C]

Not to mention cramped tables

Unfortunately, cramped is the standard in NY.

[robviti]

another show you should consider for that weekend:

One for All at Smoke

David Hazeltine (piano) · Eric Alexander (sax) · Jim Rotondi (trumpet) · Steve Davis (trombone) · Peter Washington (bass) · Joe Farnsworth (drums)

[Hardbopjazz]

Here's all the jazz greats playing in NYC in April

Sam Rivers- April

Freddie Hubbard- April

Curtis Fuller- April

McCoy Tyner- April

Horace Silver- April

Roy Haynes- April

Jim Hall- April

George Coleman- April

Benny Golson- April

Ray Baretto- April

Dr. Lonnie Smith- April

[BFrank]

Where/when is Coleman playing?

[Pete C]

I think he's probably referring to the gig Coleman already did this month at Smoke. He's pretty regular there. Smoke's programming is hard bop heaven.

[Hardbopjazz]

On Saturday May First Jimmy Heath will be conducting a class at the Blue Note. It's at 2PM.