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Sammy Figueroa Does Tribute To Cal Tjader At Iridium Jazz Club: Jan. 8th

drumminfabe — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:56:07 +0000

Reknowned percussionist Sammy Figueroa will bring his Cal Tjader tribute band, ‘Sally’s Tomato’ to the Iridium Jazz Club on Friday, January 8th 2009 for a special midnight show.

This performance coincides with the opening of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference at the New York Hilton, which has put a special focus on jazz this year. For those who love the lilting, tropical sounds of vibraphonist Cal Tjader this evening will be a hot ticket.

Performance Background

Sammy Figueroa

Cal Tjader, who recorded almost 80 albums in his long career, and collaborated with Eddie Palmieri, Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente and many others, was one of the great innovators of Latin jazz. His sound, combining the celestial quality of the vibraphone with the intricate swinging rhythms of mambo and salsa, helped establish Latin Jazz as a genre and is considered to be the foundation of “cool jazz” and acid jazz.

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Artist Info

A classic tribute band , “Sally’s Tomato” strives to capture every nuance of Cal Tjader’s “Willy Bobo” period and is perhaps the first genuine Latin tribute band (as opposed to a ‘cover’ band). The group’s name, “Sally’s Tomato” (from a song that Tjader composed and recorded for the film “Breakfast At Tiffany’s”), reflects the playfulness and lightness of the music. The band will perform Tjader classics such as The Continental, Soul Sauce, Mambo Terrifico, Cuban Fantasy, Alonso and Tu Creas Que.

‘Sally’s Tomato’, formed in November 2008, debuted at the Miami Book Fair and was an instant success, obtaining an enthusiastic following and the blessings of Cal Tjader’s children. Sammy Figueroa, who has been living in South Florida since 2001, gathered together some great musicians for this special project, among them Richard Bravo on timbales, Brian Potts on vibraphone, Alexander Hoyt on piano and Freddy Lugo on bongos. The band will be joined by New York-based bassist Waldo Chavez.

Performance Details

When:
Friday, January 8th, 2010
(Midnight)

Cover:
$20 admission $10 for pre-reservations
Free admission for APAP badgeholders

Location:
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway (51st St.)
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-2121
www.iridiumjazzclub.com

Iridium Jazz Club Announces November Performance List

jazzman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:01:23 +0000

The Iridium Jazz Club in New York has announced their list of featured performers for month of November. In particular, they would like to draw your attention to three great artists: guitarists Steve Miller, Stanley Jordan, and Mike Stern. These featured artists will be playing alongside the ever popular Les Paul Trio, which includes Lou Pallo (guitar), John Colianni (piano), and Nicki Parrott (bass).

Join the gang at the Iridium Jazz Club every Monday night to get a glimpse of these notable performers. Sets are at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Read their descriptions below.

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Monday, Nov. 9th

Steve Miller
Steve Miller is one of the most famous blues-rock guitarists to emerge from the 1960s. From his early days in San Francisco to his top-selling pop/rock hits of the ’70s and early ’80s “The Joker,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Rock’n Me,” and “Abracadabra.

Born in Milwaukee, Wi. in 1943 Steve was befriended by guitar pioneer Les Paul who was a frequent visitor to the Miller household and is considered Les’s ‘Godson’. A portion of the door proceeds for this show will benefit the Les Paul Foundation dedicated to keeping his legacy alive for future generations.

Monday, Nov. 16th

Stanley Jordan
From the moment he made his debut in 1985 with the gold-selling Grammy nominated album Magic Touch, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has proven himself as a forward thinking innovator. With his nimbly executed “touch” or “tap” technique, he ushered a dazzling and spellbinding new sound into the world of progressive instrumental music. His latest album, State of Nature, was release in 2008 through Mack Avenue.

Artist Info

Mondays, Nov. 23rd and 30th

Mike Stern
In a career that spans three decades and a discography that includes more than a dozen eclectic and innovative recordings, five-time Grammy nominee Mike Stern has established himself as one of the premier jazz and jazz-fusion guitarists and composers of his generation.

Artist Info

Stay tuned for December line-up

Iridium Jazz Club: A Must See For Jazz In New York

jazzman — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:53:09 +0000

Unlike other jazz clubs that force you to endure cramped tables, indifferent service and typical club food, the Iridium Jazz Club excels not only by presenting New York’s hottest jazz acts, but also with excellent cuisine, outstanding service, and one of the world’s most intimate and visually exciting club – designed by noted designer, Larry Bogdanow and Associates.

Perhaps this is why New York Magazine named us New York’s Best Jazz Club and The New York Times called us “one of New York’s major jazz clubs.”

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History

The Iridium Jazz Club has been thrilling International jazz fans since 1994 and is proud to announce an even better Iridium Jazz Club, now located at 1650 Broadway at 51st, in a historic jazz neighborhood. The New Iridium Jazz Club has been designed to be among the best live music experiences available anywhere!

Improvements to the club include a new state of the art Meyer Sound System conceived by no less an authority than the legendary guitarist Les Paul, Acoustics, Lighting, Design and a Recording Studio. What hasn’t changed is Iridium’s stellar roster of jazz artists, including Les Paul who plays every Monday, along with our Wine Spectator award winning wine list and upscale cuisine.

Iridium Jazz Club started with a mission in December 1994; present local artists in an attractive setting. New York’s jazz scene is littered with the remains of countless jazz clubs, who shot up quickly, only to close soon after. The Iridium took an unplanned evolutionary approach, utilizing local artists culled from homemade tapes. Soon, Iridium was “discovered” and was fortunate to begin operations in the midst of a jazz revival, the success of jazz at Lincoln Center, and an affluent West Side looking to experience a real NY Jazz Club.

The club has undergone several renovations to keep up with its increasing popularity. There have been many major releases recorded live at Iridium from such artists as Jacky Terrasson, Charlie Haden, Kenny Barron, Benny Carter, The Jazz Messengers, Sweets Edison, and Clark Terry.

Location

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Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-2121
iridiumjazzclub.com

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Iridium Jazz Club Welcomes Eddie Daniels & Bob James

jazzman — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:38:31 +0000

The Iridium Jazz Club is very pleased to present a very special engagement by two super stars of jazz Eddie Daniels and Bob James. The event will take place Nov. 1st, 2009, with sets at 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm.

Artist Background

Eddie Daniels is that rarest of rare musicians who is not only equally at home in both jazz and classical music, but excels at both with breathtaking virtuosity. Eddie has had a long and successful career beginning with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra in the 1960’s. His clarinet and tenor can be heard on many recordings including those with Freddie Hubbard (1969), Richard Davis, Don Patterson, and duets with Bucky Pizzarelli (1973).

His recordings for GRP in the 1980’s brought Eddie wider fame and recognition. His most recent recordings for the IPO label as a leader and in duo with Roger Kellaway have been critically acclaimed.

Bob James is best know for his commercially successful recordings for the CTI, Tappan Zee, Columbia, and Warner Bros. label’s. His collaborations with Earl Klugh and David Sanborn, the Taxi TV theme, and the fusion-flavored Fourplay group are all well know to his many fans worldwide.

Little know, however is his earlier work, especially his Mercury recording “Bold Conceptions” where the 22 year old Bob James demonstrates his prodigious piano talents in a powerful trio setting working out on jazz classics like “A Moment’s Notice”, “Nardis” and “Birk’s Works” and his avant-garde recording for the the ESP label “Explorations” with Barre Phillips and Robert Pozar.

Performance Location

Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway (51st St.)
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-2121
www.iridiumjazzclub.com

Christian McBride Hits The Iridium Jazz Club For 5 Nights

jazzman — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:01:22 +0000

Co-director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, bassist, educator, composer, super-sideman, and bandleader Christian McBride brings his 18 piece big band to The Iridium Jazz Club for five nights: September 16th – 20th, 2009 (sets at 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm).

Artist/Group Background:

Christian McBride
From Philadelphia, Christian McBride has become the most acclaimed acoustic and electric bassist to emerge from the jazz world in the past decade. His CDs on Verve and Mack Ave. as a leader and the literally hundreds of albums he has performed on showcase his funky style and big tone. His latest release, Kind of Brown (Mac Avenue, 2009), is straight ahead bop and offers the listener 10 solid tracks. Those looking for everyday smooth and lite jazz that’s found on the radio won’t be in their element here; this album is set up for those who like the kickback to the 50s and 60s jazz and bebop.

His ever-expanding pop, R&B and fusion palette takes him around the world anchoring some of the best jazz groups today. He has performed with numerous artists including at Pat Metheny, Joshua Redman, Sting, Chick Corea, The Roots, Diana Krall, D’Angelo, Betty Carter, McCoy Tyner, Roy Hargrove and Wynton Marsalis.

The Big Band
David Bryant – piano
Ulysses Owens, Jr. – drums
Ben Williams – bass

TRUMPETS:
Freddie Hendrix, Frank Greene, Brandon, Lee, Kenny Rampton

TROMBONES:
Steve Davis, Douglas Purviance + 2 more TBA

REEDS:
Steve Wilson, Loren Schoenberg, Todd Williams, Todd Bashore, Frank Basile

More Info

Location:
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway (corner of 51st)
New York, NY 10023
(212) 582-2121
www.iridiumjazzclub.com

Iridium Jazz Club Hosts Freda Payne In Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald

jazzman — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:50:16 +0000

The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to present soul, jazz and R&B diva Ms. Freda Payne in a very special Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald August 6th through 9th. Sets are at 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm.

Freda Payne, celebrated R&B and jazz vocalist, who shot to fame with her #1 Hit, “Band of Gold,” and “Bring the Boys Home,” pays tribute to the legendary Ella Fitzgerald, as no one else can! Payne, the star of such Broadway shows as Jelly’s Last Jam, Sophisticated Ladies and Blues in the Night, conjures the spirit of Ella with her renditions of “A-Tisket, a-Tasket,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing.” and “Mack the Knife,” as well as many other Fitzgerald classics.

Freda’s ever-expanding repertoire includes roles in the award winning musical Blues In The Night and Jelly’s Last Jam – a musical based on the life of jazz legend Jelly Roll Morton. In the review for Blues In The Night the American showbiz daily Variety states:

‘Freda Payne has a truly unique voice that hits an amazing number of notes with a smokey, unusual quality…’

Additionally, Freda has starred in the Broadway production of Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and the Tony Award winning production of Hallelujah Baby.

Artist Information

Location:
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadyway (at 51st)
New York, NY 10019
Reservations: (212) 582-2121
www.iridiumjazzclub.com

Be Sure To Catch Trombonist Clifton Anderson & His Quintet At Iridium Jazz Club August 4th

jazzman — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:06:18 +0000

Jazz trombonist Clifton Anderson and his quintet return to New York for a short visit at the Iridium Jazz Club. In support of his new Doxy Records release, Decade, this lively and exciting group will never disappoint. Members of his quintet include Eric Wyatt (tenor sax), Stephen Scott (piano), Russel Blake (bass), and Steve Williams (drums).

The performance will take place Tuesday, August 4th, 2009, and the sets are at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm.

His New Album:

Reaction to Decade has been positive with encouraging reviews and considerable airplay. In his celebrated blog, jazzwax, Marc Myers wrote:

“…Anderson demonstrates a new level of maturity and offers a warm, round and
purposeful sound…his compositions are all strong and fresh, and they avoid being
derivative. Best of all, they are tailor made to show off the trombonist’s lyricism
and powerful chops…Decade is a solid work by Anderson, who clearly has a rich
musical voice, a creative vision and a comprehensive grasp of the instrument’s
tender purpose.”

Clifton Anderson’s newly revised website includes additional materials for the album, including lead sheets, solo transcriptions, a video overview, and some performance video.

Location:
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway (51st St.)
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-2121
www.iridiumjazzclub.com

Mark Jones To Play The Iridium Jazz Club

jazzman — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:14:23 +0000

Jazz pianist Mark Jones will be at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York July 29th, 2009. Performing in his ensemble, “Sound Sculpture,” will be Rob Thomas on violin, Ken Filiano on bass, and Jay Rosen on drums. The performance will start at 7:00 pm.

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Artist Information:

Originally from Cleveland, Jones’ musical roots are in the blues, and as a teenager, he performed with Jr. Wells and other blues legends. Mr. Jones holds a degree in visual art and has shown his paintings in Soho. In the early 1970’s, while studying at Kent State, he was determined to translate his abstract visual stylings into sound. To accomplish this, he studied composition, orchestration, conducting, and took private piano lessons with such 20th Century jazz masters as Walter Bishop Jr., Cecil Taylor and Sal Mosca in New York. He has also studied at Columbia, NYU, the Cleveland Music Settlement, and the Westchester Conservatory.

Mark Jones‘ music is a freshly innovative, uncompromising, virtuosic and poetic, with traces of influence found in such varied sources as Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, McCoy Tyner, Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Debussy, Prokofiev, Scriabin, Brahms, Bach, Bartok, the 12 tone serialists, 60’s folk and rock, and world musics, especially those of Spain, India, and Brazil, where he has spent winters for the past 20 years.

Mark Jones is one of the best kept secrets in the music world. A reclusive artist who rarely performs in public, or on recordings, Mr. Jones is one of the few contemporary musicians who possesses a completely original piano style and has authored a new book of truly memorable, engaging compositions that serve as new standards for improvisation. He has also composed various classical works, music for theater and taught in universities and privately.

Location:
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway (corner of 51st)
New York, NY 10023
(212) 582-2121
www.iridiumjazzclub.com

Guitarist Stanley Jordan Plays Iridium Jazz Club July 20th & 27th

jazzman — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:48:26 +0000

Iridium Jazz Club hosts guitarist Stanley Jordan, as he sits in with the Les Paul Trio July 20th & 27th, 2009. Sets are at 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm, and everyone is encourage to make reservations for these shows. You can do so by calling them at
(212) 582-2121.

Stanley Jordan plays with an uncommon depth of feeling. Many who see him perform for the first time are struck by the emotional intensity of his playing. There are times when he seems totally immersed in the music. As a listener, it is hard not to be affected by this feeling.

Before you know it, you are drawn in to a new musical world with its own rules and its own seemingly limitless possibilities. And whether he’s spinning out ever-new variations on songs he’s played for years, or creating new songs on the spot, his shows are dependably unpredictable.

If you want to take a listen, his most popular and successful albums are Standards Vol. 1 (1986), Stanley Jordan – Live in Montreal (Montreal Jazz Festival) (2003), and State of Nature (2008). View other albums here.

More about Stanley Jordan at www.stanleyjordan.com.

Location:
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway (51st St.)
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-2121
http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com

Iridium Jazz Club: Events July 7th-11th

drumminfabe — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:00:52 +0000

Iridium Jazz Club in New York announces lineup for this coming week (July 7th-11th, 2009).

Tuesday, July 7th:
- Laurie Krauz & The Daryl Kojak Octet (8:00 pm)

Wednesday, July 8th:
- Meryl Romer (7:00 pm)
- Jackie Martling (9:00 pm)

Thursday-Sunday, July 9th-12th:
Chick Coea, Antonio Hart, George Colligan, Eddie Gomez & Cindy Blackman(8:30 pm & 10:30 pm)

Saturday, July 11th:
- Jocelyn Medina Quintet (Midnight)

Regularly Scheduled Performances:

- Les Paul Trio
Every Monday (8:00 & 10:00)

- Laurie Kruaz & The Daryl Kojak Octet
First Tuesday of the month (8:00 pm & 10:00 pm)

- Terese Genecco
Last Tuesday of the month (8:00 pm & 10:00 pm)

Location:
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadyway (at 51st)
New York, NY 10019
Reservations: (212) 582-2121
www.iridiumjazzclub.com