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On The Bandstand: July 23, 2017 Edition

July 23, 2017 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

This week’s guest is saxophonist and flutist T.K. Blue and there are several opportunities to see him in the next month. He’ll be playing selections from the new Amour release at Harlem’s Farafina Café on Monday the 24th. He’ll be at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn for the Jazzy Jazz series on the 28th with the Jazz Expressions. He’ll be on 135th St in Harlem for the Jazzmobile series on August 1 and at Jazzmobile’s Grant’s Tomb concert on August 23rd. And we have other listings for you this week.

Pianist Harold Mabern is at the 92nd St Y on July 26 for an Art Tatum tribute concert.

Bassist Alex Blake is at Kitano on July 27 with the Victor Jones Quartet.

Organist John Medeski is at The Stone with Simulacrum on July 27.

Vocalist Catherine Russell is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club from July 27-30.

Blues vocalist Alexis P. Suter is at the Turning Point in Piermont NY on July 29.

Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis is at the Bowery Poetry Room on July 30 with Heroes are Gang Leaders.

Drummer Roy Haynes is at Subrosa with pianist Eddie Palmieri on July 31.

Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington is at the Village Vanguard with a tribute to the late pianist Geri Allen from August 8-13. Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane appears as a special guest on the 12-13.

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin is at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Ulysses Owens’s big band from August 9-11

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is scheduled to be back on WBAI‘s airwaves on Sunday August 6. 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. Find him on Twitter @streetgriot

Tags Alex Blake, Alexis P. Suter, Blue Note, Brandee Younger, Catherine Russell, Dizzy's Club, Farafina, Harold Mabern, James Brandon Lewis, Jazzmobile, Jazzy Jazz Fest, John Medeski, Lakecia Benjamin, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, On the Bandstand, Ravi Coltrane, Roy Haynes, Smoke Jazz Club, T.K. Blue, Terri Lyne Carrington, The Stone, Village Vanguard

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On the Bandstand: August 21, 2016 Edition

By Hank Williams

August 21, 2016 //

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 show is a memorial for the late pianist Connie Crothers, who passed away on August 13. We’re awaiting details for a memorial service, but will definitely announce it here when we hear something. But the music rolls on and artists keep creating, so we have listings for you.

Pianist Harold Mabern leads a trio at Smalls on the 24th.

Drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria leads the Multiverse Big Band at Grant’s Tomb for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jazzmobile series on the 24th.

Vibraphonist Roy Ayers is on the Smooth Jazz Cruise on the 24th.

Pianist Marc Cary hosts The Harlem Sessions at Ginny’s Supper Club on the 25th.

Finally, Guitarist Julian Lage is at The Stone with fellow guitarist Nels Cline on the 25th.

Percussionist Steve Kroon is at the Louis Armstrong House and Museum in Queens for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jazzmobile series on the 25th at the Side Door in Old Lyme CT on September 3.

Poet and vocalist Abiodun Oyewole is at the Nuyorican Poets’ Café at the Acoustic Vibes show on the 26th.

Pianist Randy Weston leads the African Rhythms ensemble with bassist Alex Blake at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Marcus Garvey Park on the 27th.

Drummer Will Calhoun is with Living Colour at the Afropunk Fest in Brooklyn on the 28th.

Drummer Antonio Sanchez leads his Migration group with vocalist Thana Alexa at The Jazz Standard from September 1-4.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on September 4. 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 Abiodun Oyewole, AfroPunk, Alex Blake, Antonio Sanchez, Bobby Sanabria, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Ginny's Supper Club, Harold Mabern, Jazz Standard, Jazzmobile, Julian Lage, Marc Cary, Nuyorican Poets' Cafe, 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, Randy Weston, Roy Ayers, Small's Jazz Club, Smooth Jazz Cruise, Steve Kroon, Suga' in My Bowl, Thana Alexa, The Side Door, The Stone, Will Calhoun

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On the Bandstand: August 14, 2016 Edition

By Hank Williams

August 14, 2016 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Autographed copies of Will Calhoun’s brand new CD Celebrating Elvin Jones are available for a pledge of only $25

We’re off the air this week, but if you missed last week’s show with drummer/percussionist Will Calhoun, head on over to our archives to check it out. It’s also the last call for premiums from our summer fund drive. They all make nice gifts — for yourself or someone else. Choose between autographed copies of Will Calhoun’s brand new CD Celebrating Elvin Jones, available for a pledge of only $25; the Perfection CD by the MAC Power Trio of David Murray, Geri Allen, and drummer Teri Lynne Carrington also for a $25 pledge; or autographed copies of Quincy Troupe’s book Miles and Me about his relationship with Miles Davis, available for pledges of $35. All premiums include a year’s membership to WBAI and all proceeds go to supporting listener-supported free speech community radio in NYC. Many thanks to Motema Records for their donation of the CDs! And we have music listings for you!

Harpist Brandee Younger has weekly Sunday brunch sets at Minton’s in Harlem.

Pianist Marc Cary hosts The Harlem Sessions at Ginny’s Supper Club on Thursdays in August.

Drummer Will Calhoun is with Living Colour on the 17th in a special acoustic set at City Winery or, at the Afropunk Fest in Brooklyn on the 28th.

Bassist William Parker and drummer Hamid Drake are at The Stone from the 17-20 with guitarist Joe Morris.

Pianist Randy Weston leads the African Rhythms ensemble with bassist Alex Blake at the Jazz in the Valley Festival in Poughkeepsie NY on August 21st. If you miss them there, they’ll be at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Marcus Garvey Park on the 27th.

Trombonist Craig Harris is also at Jazz in the Valley Festival on August 21st.

Drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria leads the Multiverse Big Band at Grant’s Tomb for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jazzmobile series on the 24th.

Vibraphonist Roy Ayers is on the Smooth Jazz Cruise on the 24th.

Percussionist Steve Kroon is at the Louis Armstrong House and Museum in Queens for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jazzmobile series on the 25th.

Finally, Guitarist Julian Lage is at The Stone with fellow guitarist Nels Cline on the 25th.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on August 21. 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 AfroPunk, Alex Blake, Bobby Sanabria, City Winery, Craig Harris, Ginny's Supper Club, Hamid Drake, Jazz in the Valley Festival, Jazzmobile, Julian Lage, Marc Cary, Minton's Jazz Club, 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, Randy Weston, Roy Ayers, Steve Kroon, Suga' in My Bowl, The Stone, Will Calhoun, William Parker

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On the Bandstand: August 7, 2106 Edition

By Hank Williams

August 7, 2016 //

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Autographed copies of Will Calhoun’s brand new CD Celebrating Elvin Jones are available for a pledge of only $25

This week’s guest is drummer/percussionist Will Calhoun who gives us the inside scoop on his new release in honor of Elvin Jones! You can catch him in a free outdoor show on Friday the 12th at Marcus Garvey Park as part of the Jazzmobile series or with Living Colour on the 17th in a special acoustic set at City Winery or, at the Afropunk Fest in Brooklyn on the 28th. We have several premiums for you in this pledge drive edition. Autographed copies of Will Calhoun’s brand new CD Celebrating Elvin Jones are available for a pledge of only $25. We only have a few so call 516 620 3602 or make a pledge online. We still have a few copies left of the Perfection CD by the MAC Power Trio of David Murray, Geri Allen, and drummer Teri Lynne Carrington for a $25 pledge. Finally, autographed copies of Quincy Troupe’s book Miles and Me about his relationship with Miles Davis are available for pledges of $35. All premiums include a year’s membership to WBAI and all proceeds go to supporting listener-supported free speech community radio in NYC. Many thanks to Motema Records for their donation of the CDs! And we have music listings for you!

Harpist Brandee Younger has weekly Sunday brunch sets at Minton’s in Harlem.

Pianist Marc Cary hosts The Harlem Sessions at Ginny’s Supper Club on Thursdays in August.

Organist John Medeski is at the Village Vanguard with pianist Uri Caine on August 9.

Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana is at the Jazz Standard on August 9-10th.

Drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts leads a quartet at Jazz Standard from August 11-14th.

Drummer Will Calhoun is at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jazzmobile series on the 12th.

Vocalist Thana Alexa is at Club Bonafide with Michael Olatuja on the 13th.

Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and bassist Christian McBride both lead bands at the Montclair Jazz Festival on the 13th.

Bassist William Parker and drummer Hamid Drake are at The Stone from the 17-20 with guitarist Joe Morris.

Pianist Randy Weston leads the African Rhythms ensemble with bassist Alex Blake at the Jazz in the Valley Festival in Poughkeepsie NY on August 21st. If you miss them there, they’ll be at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Marcus Garvey Park on the 27th.

Trombonist Craig Harris is also at Jazz in the Valley Festival on August 21st.

Drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria leads the Multiverse Big Band at Grant’s Tomb for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jazzmobile series on the 24th.

Percussionist Steve Kroon is at the Louis Armstrong House and Museum in Queens for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jazzmobile series on the 25th.

Finally, Guitarist Julian Lage is at The Stone with fellow guitarist Nels Cline on the 25th.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on August 21. 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.

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On the Bandstand: July 31, 2016 Edition

By Hank Williams

July 31, 2016 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Allen has teamed with saxophonist David Murray and drummer Terri Lyne Carrington for a combo they’re calling the MAC Power Trio. Their new release is called Perfection. CDs are available for a pledge of only $25.

We’re off the air this week, but catch us next week as we catch up with drummer/percussionist Will Calhoun and get the inside scoop on his new release in honor of Elvin Jones! Until then, hit the archives for last week’s show with pianist Geri Allen and the rest of our archived shows. We still have last week’s premiums available if you missed out. Allen has teamed with saxophonist David Murray and drummer Terri Lyne Carrington for a combo they’re calling the MAC Power Trio. Their new release is called Perfection. CDs are available for a pledge of only $25. There are also still a few autographed copies left of Quincy Troupe’s book Miles and Me about his relationship with Miles Davis for pledges of $35. You can also call in your pledge to 516-620-3602. Both also include a year’s membership to WBAI and all proceeds go to supporting listener-supported free speech community radio in NYC. And we have music listings for you!

Harpist Brandee Younger has weekly Sunday brunch sets at Minton’s in Harlem.

Pianist Geri Allen is at the Village Vanguard from August 2-7.

Pianist Marc Cary hosts The Harlem Sessions at Ginny’s Supper Club on Thursdays in August.

Saxophonist Ahmed Abdullah is at Harlem’s Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church for two lunchtime sets as part of the Harlem Afternoon Jazz Series on August 2.

Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater is at Metrotech Center in downtown Brooklyn for a free outdoor concert at 12 noon on August 4.

Pianist Barry Harris is at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park on August 5 for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jazzmobile series.

Vocalist Thana Alexa is at The Side Door in Old Lyme CT on August 5th.

Saxophonist Gary Bartz is at Smoke with Heads of State from August 5-7th.

Organist John Medeski is at the Village Vanguard with pianist Uri Caine on August 9.

Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana is at the Jazz Standard on August 9-10th.

Drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts leads a quartet at Jazz Standard from August 11-14th.

Drummer Will Calhoun is at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jazzmobile series on the 12th.

Bassist William Parker and drummer Hamid Drake are at The Stone from the 17-20 with guitarist Joe Morris.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on August 7. 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 Ahmed Abdullah, Brandee Younger, Cindy Blackman Santana, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gary Bartz, Geri Allen, Ginny's Supper Club, Hamid Drake, Jazz Standard, Jazzmobile, Jeff "Tain" Watts, John Medeski, Marc Cary, Metrotech Center R&B Series, Minton's Jazz Club, 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, Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church, Smoke Jazz Club, Suga' in My Bowl, Summerstage, Thana Alexa, The Side Door, The Stone, Village Vanguard, WBAI, Will Calhoun, William Parker

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On the Bandstand: July 24, 2016 Edition

By Hank Williams

July 24, 2016 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Allen has teamed with saxophonist David Murray and drummer Teri Lynne Carrington for a combo they’re calling the MAC Power Trio. Their new release is called Perfection. CDs are available for a pledge of only $25.

This week’s show features pianist Geri Allen! She’ll be at the Village Vanguard from August 2-7. We have a special premium for you in this pledge drive edition. Allen has teamed with saxophonist David Murray and drummer Teri Lynne Carrington for a combo they’re calling the MAC Power Trio. Their new release is called Perfection. CDs are available for a pledge of only $25. There are also still a few autographed copies left of Quincy Troupe’s book Miles and Me about his relationship with Miles Davis for pledges of $35. You can also call in your pledge to 516-620-3602. Both also include a year’s membership to WBAI. And we have music listings for you!

Harpist Brandee Younger has weekly Sunday brunch sets at Minton’s in Harlem.

Bassist William Parker and drummer Hamid Drake are at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with the “Cosmic Mountain Quintet” and “In Order to Survive” on the 26th and 27th.

Pianist Barry Harris leads a trio at the Village Vanguard from July 26-31 and is at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park on August 5 for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jazzmobile series.

Vocalist Dianne Reeves is in Queensbridge Park on the 27th for a free outdoor performance as part of the Summerstage series.

Vocalist Catherine Russell is at Brooklyn’s Metrotech Center on the 28th for a free outdoor lunchtime performance as part of the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s R&B Festival.

Guitarist Marc Ribot is at Bowery Ballroom with the Young Philadelphians on the 28th.

Percussionist, guitarist and vocalist Mino Cinelu is at the Newark Museum’s Jazz in the Garden series on the 28th.

Pianist Marc Cary hosts The Harlem Sessions at Ginny’s Supper Club on the 28th and Thursdays in August. He’ll also be at Queensbridge Park on July 31 for a free outdoor performance as part of the City Parks Foundation’s Summerstage series.

Guitarist Julian Lage is at the Jazz Standard on July 28-29.

Drummer Will Calhoun is at Iridium with guitarist Vernon Reid’s Power Trio on the 29th.

Vocalist Thana Alexa is at Travers Park’s 78th St Playstreet on July 31 for a free outdoor performance as part of the Jackson Heights Jazz Festival and at The Side Door in Old Lyme CT on August 5th.

Saxophonist Ahmed Abdullah is at Harlem’s Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church for two lunchtime sets as part of the Harlem Afternoon Jazz Series on August 2.

Pianist Geri Allen is at the Village Vanguard from August 2-7.

Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater is at Metrotech Center in downtown Brooklyn for a free outdoor concert at 12 noon on August 4.

Saxophonist Gary Bartz is at Smoke with Heads of State from August 5-7th.

Organist John Medeski is at the Village Vanguard with pianist Uri Caine on August 9.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on August 7. 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.

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On the Bandstand: July 10 2016 Edition

By Hank Williams

July 10, 2016 //

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.

Our guest this week is percussionist, guitarist and vocalist Mino Cinelu. You can catch him at Superfine Bar in Brooklyn’s DUMBO on Friday July 15 and at the Newark Museum’s Jazz in the Garden series on the 28th.

The venerable Jazzmobile series has also released their full outdoor 2016 concert schedule. We’ll be highlighting specific events from the series, but you can head on over to their site right now for the full schedule.

AZA, the exhibit of drummer Will Calhoun’s visual art collaboration is on display at the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education in the South Bronx until July 21st. See our review of the show for more details.

Bassist William Parker is at The Stone with pianist Matthew Shipp on the 13th.

Saxophonist Billy Harper leads a quintet at Smoke from the 15-17th.

Author and Columbia University Professor Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin will be speaking on a panel discussion about the life of writer Zora Neale Hurston at Harlem Hospital’s Atrium at the Annual Harlem Book Fair on the 16th.

Saxophonist “Sweet Poppa” Lou Donaldson is at the Blue Note on the 18th.

Harpist Brandee Younger has weekly Sunday brunch sets at Minton’s in Harlem and has a free outdoor performance at Prospect Park as part of the Celebrate Brooklyn Festival on July 21.

Pianist Harold Mabern leads a trio at Smoke from the 22-24th.

Vocalist Catherine Russell and bassist Christian McBride are at the Caramoor Jazz Festival in Westchester County on July 23rd. McBride appears with pianist Chick Corea’s trio.

Bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones is at Minton’s on July 23rd.

Blues Vocalist Alexis P. Suter is at The Falcon in Marlboro NY on the 24th for a brunch set.

Bassist William Parker and drummer Hamid Drake are at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with the “Cosmic Mountain Quintet” and “In Order to Survive” on the 26th and 27th.

Pianist Barry Harris leads a trio at the Village Vanguard from July 26-31.

Vocalist Catherine Russell is at Brooklyn’s Metrotech Center on the 28th for a free outdoor lunchtime performance as part of the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s R&B Festival.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves on July 24. 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.

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On the Bandstand: August 16 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

August 17, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Suga’ in My Bowl is off the air this week: we’re back on the 23rd with blues vocalist Alexis P. Suter! 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.

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

You have several opportunities to catch drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria. He’s at two separate free, outdoor Jazzmobile events this week: leading a big band at Brooklyn Bridge Park on the 17 and with Quarteto Ache at the Louis Armstrong House in Queens on the 20. He wraps up the week at Floridita Restaurant on 125 St on the 21.

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

Pianist/keyboardist Marc Cary hosts the Harlem Sessions on the 20th at The Gin Fizz.

Percussionist Steve Kroon leads a sextet at The Side Door in Old Lyme CT on August 22.

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.

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.

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On the Bandstand: July 19, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

July 20, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Suga’ in My Bowl is off the air this week: we’re back on July 26. Until then, our our audio archives have you covered for your Suga’ fix including last week’s show on Nina Simone featuring interviews with What Happened, Miss Simone? filmmaker Liz Garbus and others. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at some upcoming gigs.

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin is at Rough Trade in Brooklyn on July 21.

Drummer Kim Thompson is at 55 Bar on July 22 with Mike Stern.

Pianist/keyboardist Marc Cary hosts the Harlem Sessions on July 23 and 30 at The Gin Fizz in Harlem.

Pianist Barry Harris is at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park for a free outdoor concert as part of the Jazzmobile series on July 24.

Saxophonist Gary Bartz is at Smoke on July 24-26 with Heads of State.

Low brass specialist on tuba and trombone Joe Daley is be at the Beacon Jazz Festival on July 25 with the International Brass and Membrane Corps.

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

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is back on WBAI‘s airwaves July 26. 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, Barry Harris, Beacon Jazz Festival, Gary Bartz, Jazzmobile, Joe Daley, Kim Thompson, Lakecia Benjamin, Marc Cary, Marcus Garvey Park, NYC Jazz Calendar, NYC Jazz Clubs, NYC Jazz Concerts, NYC Jazz Events, NYC Jazz listings, NYC Jazz Shows, On the Bandstand, Rough Trade, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, Suga' in My Bowl, Wagner Park

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On the Bandstand: July 5, 2015 Edition

By Hank Williams

July 5, 2015 //

Photo Credit: Hank Williams

Suga’ in My Bowl is off the air this week: we’re back on July 12. Until then, the big news this week is the kickoff of this year’s Vision Festival. If you missed last week’s show, now’s a good time to hit our our audio archives, since it was a preview of this year’s Vision. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at some upcoming gigs.

We wrap up this week with your 20th Vision Festival round-up. Sunday July 5 features films at Anthology Film Archives and there’s a conference on Monday July 6 at Columbia University’s Buell Hall at 116 and Broadway. Performances run from Tuesday July 7 to Sunday July 12 at the historic Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq South. And you can hear Douglas R. Ewart, William Parker, Patricia Nicholson Parker, The Sun Ra Arkestra with Marshall Allen, Craig Harris, David Murray, Charles Gayle, Joe Daley, and many more. We’ll have a full preview in a separate post and ongoing coverage here. WBAI radio is proud to be a media sponsor of the festival this year.

Pianist Barry Harris kicks off Jazzmobile’s season with a free outdoor concert at Grant’s Tomb on July 8.

Drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria has two free outdoor shows in the Bronx. Catch him at Co-Op City with Antionette Montague on July 8 and with Asencion at Middletown Road and Stadium Ave in Pelham Bay Park on the 10th.

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin is at the Jazz Standard with vocalist Charenee Wade on July 8.

Percussionist Steve Kroon’s Latin Jazz Sextet is at Smoke on July 9.

Pianist/keyboardist Marc Cary hosts the Harlem Sessions on July 9 and on most Thursdays at The Gin Fizz in Harlem.

Pianist Randy Weston’s African Rhythms Trio with bassist Alex Blake headlines Medgar Evers College’s Jazzy Jazz Festival in a free performance at their Brooklyn campus on July 10. Details are at the Medgar Evers College website.

Drummer Alphonse Mouzon is at the Blue Note with Larry Coryell from July 14-19.

Blues vocalist Alexis P. Suter is at The Turning Point in Piermont NY on July 18 and has a free show in Wagner Park on the 30.

That’s all for now. Suga’ in My Bowl is scheduled to be back on WBAI‘s airwaves July 12. We’ll also have another edition of “On the Bandstand” online next Sunday with a fresh set of listings.

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