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On the Bandstand: October 4, 2015 Edition

October 5, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Welcome to Suga in My Bowl radio‘s weekly feature, On The Bandstand, where we collect upcoming NYC area shows from current and past Suga’ guests. We’re online weekly and on the air on NYC’s WBAI-FM radio alternate Sunday nights from 11 PM -1 AM. Keep up with us via Facebook, the blog here, or our main website, or Twitter and we’ll keep track of the schedule for you.

This week’s guest is saxophonist Kamasi Washington. You can see him live at Brooklyn’s BRIC JazzFest on October 15 and in Manhattan at Le Poission Rouge on the 16th. There’s much more going on this week, so let’s dive in.

Drummer Antonio Sanchez and vocalist Thana Alexa are at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club on October 6-7th.

Drummer Jeff Tain Watts is at the Jazz Standard with saxophonist Yosvany Terry on October 8-10.

The New York Chapter of the AACM kicks off its monthlong 50th anniversary celebration at the Community Church of New York on E 35 St with a panel discussion and performance with pianist Muhal Richard Abrams on the 9th and performances every Friday in October.

Guitarist Marc Ribot is at National Sawdust in Brooklyn on October 9-10 with John Zorn.

There’s a tribute to the late Amiri Baraka at Newark’s Symphony Hall on the 10th. Guests include poets Felipe Luciano, Jessica Care Moore, and Quincy Troupe saxophonists Oliver Lake and René McLean, trombonist Craig Harris, bassist Reggie Workman, and James Mtume among others.

Pianist Randy Weston at a tribute to Dr. John Henrik Clarke at Medgar Evers College on the 10th and presents the Gnawa master musicians of Morocco at New School’s Tishman Auditorium for a performance on the 13th.

Also at Medgar Evers’ Dr. Clarke Tribute is Dr. Leonard Jeffries.

We mentioned the BRIC Arts Jazz Fest at the top of the segment and there are other Suga’ guests to keep an eye out for. Harpist Brandee Younger has a set on the 15th and organ master Dr. Lonnie Smith leads his Evolution ensemble on the 16th.

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin leads the Soulsquad at Le Poisson Rouge on the 16th.

Drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria has a free show at the Brooklyn Heights Library at 2 PM on October 17th.

Vibraphonist Roy Ayers is at the Blue Note from October 17-22.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on October 18th. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

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Hank Williams is an associate producer for Suga’ in My Bowl on WBAI Radio and webmaster for the Suga’ and Behind the Mic sites. He is also a PhD candidate in English and Africana Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center and teaches at Hunter and Lehman Colleges and The City College of New York.

Tags AACM, Amiri Baraka, Blue Note, Bobby Sanabria, Brandee Younger, BRIC Jazz Fest 2015, Brooklyn Heights Library, Craig Harris, Dizzy's Club, Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Felipe Luciano, James Mtume, Jazz Standard, Jessica Care Moore, Kamasi Washington, Lakecia Benjamin, Le Poisson Rouge, Marc Ribot, Muhal Richard Abrams, National Sawdust, Newark Symphony Hall, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz Festivals, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, Oliver Lake, On the Bandstand, Quincy Troupe, Randy Weston, Reggie Workman, Rene McLean, Roy Ayers, Suga' in My Bowl

Categories Event Listings, On the Bandstand

On the Bandstand: September 20, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

September 20, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

This week’s show highlights the AACM musicians collective. Their 50th anniversary celebration features talks and performances every Friday night in October starting on the 9th at the Community Church of New York on E 35th St. Full schedule and details are at the AACM New York website. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at some upcoming gigs.

Bassist Alex Blake is at the Blue Note with vocalist Julie E on September 21.

Director Carol Bash is at HarlemStage on the City College of New York campus for a screening of her Mary Lou Williams documentary The Lady Who Swings the Band on September 22. Pianist Geri Allen and Professor Farah Jasmine Griffin will be on hand also for a performance and discussion.

Pianist/keyboardist Marc Cary is at Palisades in Brooklyn on September 23.

Saxophonist Gary Bartz is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club from September 23-24.

Saxophonist Rene McLean is at Smoke with a Jackie McLean tribute from September 23-24.

Drummer Kim Thompson leads a quartet at Zinc Bar on the 24.

Drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria is at the West Gate Lounge in Nyack NY on the 25th with Larry Harlow’s Latin Legends Band and has a free outdoor show at Pelham Bay Park’s Bartow Pell Mansion in the Bronx at 6 PM on October 2.

Percussionist Steve Kroon will be at Brooklyn’s First Baptist Church of Crown Heights for Jazz Vespers with the Jeff King Band on September 27.

Drummer Jeff Tain Watts leads a quartet at the Jazz Standard from September 24-27 and returns with Yosvany Terry on October 8-10.

Saxophonist Billy Harper is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club on the 29th with the Josh Evans Big Band for a Roaring Twenties Jazz Age party.

Saxophonist Oliver Lake and legendary bassist Reggie Workman at the Blue Note as TRIO3 from September 29-October 1. Pianist Vijay Iyer joins them as a guest on the 30.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on October 4th. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

Tags AACM, Alex Blake, Billy Harper, Blue Note, Bobby Sanabria, Carol Bash, Community Church of New York, Dizzy's Club, Farah Jasmine Griffin, First Baptist Church of Crown Heights, Gary Bartz, Geri Allen, HarlemStage, Jazz Standard, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Kim Thompson, Marc Cary, nyc, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, Oliver Lake, On the Bandstand, Palisades, Reggie Workman, Rene McLean, Smoke Jazz Club, Steve Kroon, Suga' in My Bowl, Vijay Iyer, Zinc Bar

Categories Event Listings, On the Bandstand

On the Bandstand: September 13, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

September 15, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Suga’ in My Bowl is off the air this week: we’re back on September 20. If you missed the last show with vocalist Lizz Wright, then head on over to our our audio archives for that and much more. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at some upcoming gigs.

Saxophonist Lou Donaldson is at the Blue Note from September 15-16.

Drummer Billy Cobham is at BB King’s on September 16.

Legendary bassist Reggie Workman is at Symphony Space on September 18.

Vocalist Carmen Lundy is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club from September 18-20.

Bassist Bob Cranshaw is at Small’s with Joe Farnsworth’s quartet on September 19.

Pianist Harold Mabern co-leads a quartet with Eric Alexander at OSPAC in West Orange NJ on September 19.

Vocalist Nona Hendryx is at Le Poisson Rouge with Word/Rock/Sword on September 19.

Low brass specialist on tuba and trombone Joe Daley is at Terra Blues with Hazmat Modine on September 19.

Bassist Alex Blake is at the Blue Note with vocalist Julie E on September 21.

Pianist/keyboardist Marc Cary is at Palisades in Brooklyn on September 23.

Drummer Jeff Tain Watts leads a quartet at the Jazz Standard from September 24-27 and returns with Yosvany Terry on October 8-10.

Saxophonist Gary Bartz is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club from September 23-24.

Saxophonist Rene McLean is at Smoke with a Jackie McLean tribute from September 23-24.

Bassist Christian McBride and guitarist Pat Metheny are at NJPAC for a performance and conversation on September 27.

Percussionist Steve Kroon will be at Brooklyn’s First Baptist Church of Crown Heights for Jazz Vespers with the Jeff King Band on September 27.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on September 20th. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

Tags Alex Blake, Billy Cobham, Blue Note, Bob Cranshaw, Carmen Lundy, Carol Bash, Christian McBride, Dizzy's Club, Farah Jasmine Griffin, First Baptist Church of Crown Heights, Gary Bartz, Geri Allen, HarlemStage, Harold Mabern, Jazz Standard, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Joe Daley, Le Poisson Rouge, Lou Donaldson, Marc Cary, NJPAC, Nona Hendryx, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, On the Bandstand, OSPAC, Palisades, Pat Metheny, Reggie Workman, Rene McLean, Smoke Jazz Club, Steve Kroon, Suga' in My Bowl, Symphony Space, Terra Blues, The lady Who Swings the Band

Categories Event Listings, On the Bandstand

On the Bandstand: September 6, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

September 6, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

This week’s guest is vocalist Lizz Wright! You can catch her Freedom and Surrender album release show at Highline Ballroom on September 10. And we have lots more music for you this week, so let’s take a look at some upcoming gigs.

Drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria is at Jersey City’s Newport Tower for a free outdoor show at 12 noon on September 9.

Pianist Randy Weston is at New School’s Tishman Auditorium for a performance and talk on September 10. It’s the kickoff event for his yearlong residency, so look for several more events over the course of the year.

Pianist/keyboardist Marc Cary hosts the Harlem Sessions on September 10 and 17 at The Gin Fizz.

Vocalist Lizz Wright is at Highline Ballroom on September 10.

Vocalist René Marie is at the Jazz Standard from September 10-13.

Saxophonist Billy Harper is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with The Cookers from September 10-13.

Percussionist Adam Rudolph is at the Jazz Gallery on September 11-12.

Saxophonist Lou Donaldson is at the Blue Note from September 15-16.

Drummer Billy Cobham is at BB King’s on September 16.

Legendary bassist Reggie Workman is at Symphony Space on September 18.

Vocalist Carmen Lundy is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club from September 18-20.

Bassist Bob Cranshaw is at Small’s with Joe Farnsworth’s quartet on September 19.

Pianist Harold Mabern co-leads a quartet with Eric Alexander at OSPAC in West Orange NJ on September 19.

Vocalist Nona Hendryx is at Le Poisson Rouge with Word/Rock/Sword on September 19.

Low brass specialist on tuba and trombone Joe Daley is at Terra Blues with Hazmat Modine on September 19.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on September 20th. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

Tags Adam Rudolph, BB King's, Billy Cobham, Billy Harper, Blue Note, Bob Cranshaw, Bobby Sanabria, Carmen Lundy, Dizzy's Club, Harold Mabern, Highline Ballroom, Jazz Gallery, Jazz Standard, Joe Daley, Lizz Wright, Lou Donaldson, Nona Hendryx, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, On the Bandstand, OSPAC, Randy Weston, Reggie Workman, Rene Marie, Suga' in My Bowl, Symphony Space, Terra Blues, The New School

Categories Event Listings, On the Bandstand

On the Bandstand: August 30, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

August 31, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Suga’ in My Bowl is off the air this week: we’re back on September 6 with vocalist Lizz Wright! Until then, our our audio archives have you covered for your Suga’ fix. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at some upcoming gigs, including a few free outdoor shows in the waning days of summer.

Pianist/keyboardist Marc Cary hosts the Harlem Sessions on September 3 at The Gin Fizz.

Drummer Jeff Tain Watts sits in with the Fort Apache Band at the Blue Note from September 1-6.

Bassist Mimi Jones is at Newark NJ’s Gateway Center (across the street from Newark Penn Station) for a free lunchtime outdoor performance on September 2nd.

Harpist Brandee Younger is at Le Poisson Rouge on September 2nd.

Pianist Harold Mabern joins Peppe Merola’s Quintet at Smoke on September 3rd.

Vocalist Thana Alexa is at Brooklyn’s Shapeshifter Lab on September 3rd.

Blues vocalist Alexis P. Suter is at the Westport CT Blues Festival on September 6.

Drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria is at Jersey City’s Newport Tower for a free outdoor show at 12 noon on September 9.

Vocalist Lizz Wright is at Highline Ballroom on September 10.

Vocalist René Marie is at the Jazz Standard from September 10-13.

Saxophonist Billy Harper is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with The Cookers from September 10-13.

Percussionist Adam Rudolph is at the Jazz Gallery on September 11-12.

Saxophonist Lou Donaldson is at the Blue Note from September 15-16.

Drummer Billy Cobham is at BB King’s on September 16.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on Labor Day Weekend: September 6th. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

Tags Adam Rudolph, Alexis P. Suter, BB King's, Billy Cobham, Billy Harper, Blue Note, Bobby Sanabria, Brandee Younger, Dizzy's Club, Gateway Center Plaza Concerts, Gin Fizz Harlem, Harold Mabern, Highline Ballroom, Jazz Gallery, Jazz Standard, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Le Poisson Rouge, Lizz Wright, Lou Donaldson, Marc Cary, Mimi Jones, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, NYC Summer Jazz Concerts, On the Bandstand, Rene Marie, Shapeshifter Lab, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, Suga' in My Bowl, Thana Alexa

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On the Bandstand: August 9, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

August 9, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

This week’s show features Blues vocalist Alexis P. Suter! She has no immediate area appearances, but plays NYC metro area venues often, so we’ll keep you posted. And we have more music — including a few free outdoor shows — to get you through the last weeks of summer, so let’s dive in.

Trombonist Craig Harris is quietly curating a serious Tuesday afternoon lunchtime jazz series in Harlem. On the 11th, saxophonist Rene McLean does 2 sets at Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church starting at 12 noon.

Legendary drummer Roy Haynes is at the Blue Note August 11-12.

Vibraphonist Roy Ayers appears in a free outdoor concert at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park on the 12th as part of the Summerstage series.

Pianist/keyboardist Marc Cary hosts the Harlem Sessions on the 13th at The Gin Fizz in Harlem.

Looking ahead, vocalist Catherine Russell is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club from the 13-16th.

Drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts is at Iridium with Network Trio from August 13-16.

Bassist Christian McBride is at the Montclair Jazz Festival in NJ on the 15th.

Drummer Kim Thompson will be at 55 Bar with Mike Stern on the 17, 19, and 24th.

Pianist Geri Allen is at the Village Vanguard from the 18th-23rd.

We wrap up this edition with a preview of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

The festival kicks off with a conversation between Saxophonist Oliver Lake and Rudresh Mahanthappa at the New School in Manhattan on the 20th.

Lake leads his big band in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park on the 21st.

The festival returns to Garvey Park on the 22nd, where drummer Jeff Tain Watts leads a quartet, vocalist/pianist Andy Bey performs, and Hammond B3 Organ master Dr. Lonnie Smith rounds out the day.

The festival wraps up with performances at Tompkins Square Park on the 23rd. Full info is at the Festival’s website.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves August 23rd. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

Tags 55 Bar, Alexis P. Suter, Andy Bey, Blue Note, Catherine Russell, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Christian McBride, Dizzy's Club, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Geri Allen, Gin Fizz Harlem, Iridium, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Kim Thompson, Marc Cary, Marcus Garvey Park, Montclair Jazz Festival 2015, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz Festivals, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, NYC Summer Jazz Concerts, Oliver Lake, On the Bandstand, Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rene McLean, Roy Ayers, Roy Haynes, Suga' in My Bowl, Summerstage, Village Vanguard

Categories Event Listings, Jazz Festivals, On the Bandstand

On the Bandstand: August 2, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

August 2, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Suga’ in My Bowl is off the air this week: we’re back on August 9. Until then, our our audio archives have you covered for your Suga’ fix. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at some upcoming gigs, including a few free outdoor shows in the dog days of summer.

Bassist Christian McBride is at the Jazz Standard from August 4-8, leads a big band at the Litchfield Jazz Festival in CT on the 9, and Montclair Jazz Festival in NJ on the 15th.

Bassist Mimi Jones is at the Village Vanguard with Rudy Royston’s Trio from August 4-9.

Saxophonist Ahmed Abdullah is at Harlem’s Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church for a lunchtime concert on August 5.

Saxophonist Steve Kroon is at Newark NJ’s Two Gateway Center (across the street from Newark Penn Station) for a free outdoor lunchtime concert on August 5.

Looking ahead, vocalist Catherine Russell is at Weehawken NJ’s Lincoln Harbor Park on the Waterfront for a free outdoor concert on August 5 and at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club from August 13-16.

Pianist/keyboardist Marc Cary is at Harlem’s Ginny’s Supper Club for Abbey Lincoln birthday special shows on August 6.

Finally, legendary drummer Roy Haynes is at the Blue Note August 11-12.

Drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts is at Iridium with Network Trio from August 13-16.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves August 9. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

Tags Ahmed Abdullah, Blue Note, Catherine Russell, Christian McBride, Dizzy's Club, Ginny's Supper Club, Iridium, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Marc Cary, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, NYC Summer Jazz Concerts, On the Bandstand, Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church, Roy Haynes, Steve Kroon, Suga' in My Bowl

Categories Event Listings, On the Bandstand

On the Bandstand: July 26, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

July 26, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

This week’s show features vocalist Kurt Elling! You can catch him with the Bill Charlap Trio at the 92 St. Y on July 28. And we have more music for you this week as things slow down a little for the summer.

Pianist/keyboardist Marc Cary hosts the Harlem Sessions on July 30 at The Gin Fizz in Harlem and at Harlem’s Ginny’s Supper Club on August 6.

Blues vocalist Alexis P. Suter has a free outdoor show in Wagner Park near the Battery in Manhattan on July 30.

Bassist Christian McBride is at the Jazz Standard from August 4-8, leads a big band at the Litchfield Jazz Festival in CT on the 9, and Montclair Jazz Festival in NJ on the 15th.

Bassist Mimi Jones is at the Village Vanguard with Rudy Royston’s Trio from August 4-9.

Finally, legendary drummer Roy Haynes is at the Blue Note August 11-12.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves August 9. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

Tags 92 St. Y, Alexis P. Suter, Blue Note, Catherine Russell, Christian McBride, Dizzy's Club, Kurt Elling, Litchfield Jazz Festival, Marc Cary, Mimi Jones, Montclair Jazz Festival 2015, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz Festivals, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, NYC Summer Jazz Concerts, On the Bandstand, Roy Haynes, Suga' in My Bowl, Village Vanguard

Categories Event Listings, On the Bandstand

On the Bandstand: April 12, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

April 12, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Suga’ in My Bowl is off the air this week. Join us next Sunday. To get your fix until then, check out our our audio archives which includes last week’s centennial dedication to Billie Holiday. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at some upcoming gigs.

Saxophonist Oliver Lake is also a visual artist and has an exhibit of his painted sticks at the Aljira Center for Contemporary Art in downtown Newark NJ until May 21st.

Photo: Oliver Lake’s Redbone Stick Plus. | oliverlake.net

Vocalist Catherine Russell is at the Rainbow Room on the 13th with the After Midnight Orchestra.

Pianist Marc Cary is at Harlem’s Ginny’s Supper Club on April 17th and The Side Door in Old Lyme CT on April 25th.

Vibraphonist Roy Ayers is at Iridium on April 17-18.

Low brass specialist on tuba and trombone Joe Daley will be at Terra Blues with Hazmat Modine on April 18th.

Trombonist and seashellist Steve Turre is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with the Purchase Jazz Orchestra on April 20.

Pianist Barry Harris leads a trio at the Village Vanguard from April 21st-26th.

Pianist Vijay Iyer leads a trio at the Jazz Standard from April 22nd-26th.

Bassist William Parker and percussionist Adam Rudolph join trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith at The Stone on April 26th.

Arts for Art’s monthlong “Our Earth/Our World” festival of musicians, poets, and visual artists continues at at Clemente Soto Velez Center on the Lower East Side.

WBAI Radio is a media sponsor of Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium’s month-long jazz festival from April 17-May 17 at various Brooklyn locations.

Looking much further ahead, one of last week’s guests, vocalist Nona Hendryx, is appearing at Harlem Stage on April 30 and May 1 in “Parallel Lives: Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf.”

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves April 19th. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

Tags Adam Rudolph, Aljira Center for Contemporary Art, Barry Harris, Catherine Russell, Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium, Clemente Soto Velez Center, Dizzy's Club, Ginny's Supper Club, Harlem Stage, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Joe Daley, Marc Cary, Nona Hendryx, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz Festivals, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, Oliver Lake, Our Earth Our World, Parallel Lives, Rainbow Room, Roy Ayers, Steve Turre, Terra Blues, The Side Door, The Stone, Vijay Iyer, Village Vanguard, William Parker

Categories Event Listings, Jazz Festivals, On the Bandstand

On the Bandstand: March 29, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

March 29, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Suga’ in My Bowl is off the air this week. Join us on air next Sunday. To get your fix until then, check out our our audio archives. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at some upcoming gigs — and a chance to get some free tickets if you act fast.

We start with another ticket giveaway for the final event in the Schomburg Library’s Women’s Jazz Festival on March 30th! We have two tickets left for the show with saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin‘s Soulsquad and vocalist Catherine Russell. Details at their page and sign up at the post on our blog for the free tickets.

Saxophonist Oliver Lake is also a visual artist and has an exhibit of his painted sticks at the Aljira Center for Contemporary Art in downtown Newark NJ until May 21st.

Photo: Oliver Lake’s Redbone Stick Plus. | oliverlake.net

Bassist Christian McBride leads his big band at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club from March 31st-April 5.

Randy Weston will lead his African Rhythms Sextet with bassist Alex Blake at the Jazz Standard from April 2nd-5th.

Saxophonist Tia Fuller leads a quartet with bassist Mimi Jones at Smoke from April 3rd-5th.

Low brass specialist on tuba and trombone Joe Daley will be at Terra Blues with Hazmat Modine on April 4th and 18th.

Dancer Patricia Nicholson Parker appears at Clemente Soto Velez Center as part of Arts for Art’s monthlong “Our Earth/Our World” festival of musicians, poets, and visual artists.

Drummer Bobby Sanabria will be at Zinc Bar on April 8th.

Pianist Harold Mabern’s trio celebrates the release of their Afro Blue CD at Smoke on April 10-12th.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves April 5th. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

Tags Alex Blake, Aljira Center for Contemporary Art, Bobby Sanabria, Catherine Russell, Christian McBride, Clemente Soto Velez Center, Dizzy's Club, Harold Mabern, Jazz Standard, Joe Daley, Lakecia Benjamin, Mimi Jones, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz Festivals, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, Oliver Lake, Patricia Nicholson Parker, Randy Weston, Schomburg Library, Smoke Jazz Club, Terra Blues, Tia Fuller, Ticket Giveaway, Zinc Bar

Categories Event Listings, Jazz Festivals, On the Bandstand, Ticket Giveaways

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