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Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch Trio at Village Vanguard from July 23-28, 2019

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Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch Trio at Village Vanguard from July 23-28, 2019

Fred Hersch Trio performs at the legendary Village Vanguard jazz club from July 23 – 28, 2019

Pianist Fred Heesch
Pianist Fred Hersch / Photo credit Jim Wilkie

Jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, Fred Hersch is a celebrated figure in the music world. Known for his deceptively simple yet deeply nuanced performing style, Hersch’s appearances with his renown trio, in partnership with other musicians, and in solo performances are always highly anticipated by the fans. These upcoming sessions with bassist John Hébert and drummer Eric McPherson are no exception.

Notorious for its very special ease of sound and compositional precision, the trio is a regular at the venerable jazz spot Village Vanguard.  Treat yourself to the fete of great music with your fellow piano jazz connoisseurs.

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Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch 2019 Duo Invitation Series at Jazz Standard

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Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch 2019 Duo Invitation Series at Jazz Standard

Jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch plays duo with Kenny Barron, Julian Lage, Kurt Elling, Drew Gress & Billy Hart, and Sullivan Fortner at the iconic NYC’s Jazz Standard Club on May 28 – June 2, 2019

Fred Hersch at the piano
Fred Hersch / Photo credit Jim Wilkie

A serious jazz by the world-class musicians in an intimate and sound-perfect music club at the center of the music universe – what could be better for a night out in New York City? The famous Jazz Standard club is hosting the acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch and his superb guests in a very special 2019 Duo Invitation Series on May 28 – June 2, 2019.

The guest list includes Kenny Barron, a brilliant pianist known for his lasting mark on the jazz scene, an introspective guitarist and three-time Grammy Award nominee Julian Lage, a Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling, a vocalist, Hirsch’s old-time collaborators Drew Gress & Billy Hart, and a prodigious improviser Sullivan Fortner on piano.

Hersch’s deceptively simple yet deeply nuanced playing style is well-known to piano-jazz lovers. That special sound and the compositional precision earned him both fame and devoted followers. Treat yourself for a night of delicious music in the cozy Jazz Standard club in midtown Manhattan.

 

 

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Jazz in NYC: Emmet Cohen Trio at Birdland Jazz Club

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Jazz in NYC: Emmet Cohen Trio at Birdland Jazz Club

Pianist Emmet Cohen, a rising star on the fast-paced jazz music scene, and his trio perform a series of concerts with singer Veronica Swift at Birdland from July 2 – 6, 2019

Emmet Cohen at the piano , Birdland Jazz Club, NY
Emmet Cohen, piano; photo by John Abbott

Fun, vibrancy, and grace are signature features of Emmet Cohen‘s  playing. Supported by his trio, which includes bassist Russell Hall and drummer Kyle Poole, the musicians bring back the sparkle and zest of jazzy days of the past.

Committed to the preservation of the treasured American musical tradition, Cohen is leading the project of transferring the artistic knowledge and history from the generation of established jazz titans like the bassist Ron Carter and the drummer Tootie Heath to the younger audience. Recording and producing sessions with legendary musicians make up his professional undertaking the “Masters Legacy Series.” He serves as both producer and pianist for each album in the series.

Winner of the 2019 American Pianists Association’s Grand Prize, 2019 Cole Porter Fellowship and recording residency with Mack Avenue Records, Cohen joins a prominent lineup of past awardees such as Sullivan Fortner, Aaron Parks, Dan Tepfer, and Aaron Diehl.

The excitement, warmth, and utmost elegance of playing the well-recognized staples of jazz repertoire make performances by Emmet Cohen Trio a must-see for every music lover. Before coming to Birdland, Emmet Cohen Trio will play at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola on June 21-23, 2019. Consider reserving ahead as space is limited.

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Beyond NYC: Sparkill Concert Series 2018-2019 Season Finale

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Beyond NYC: Sparkill Concert Series 2018-2019 Season Finale

An all-Beethoven program with pianists Vassily Primakov and Oxana Mikhailoff and cellist Ben Capps concludes the 2018-2019 concert season at the Union Arts Center in Sparkill, NY on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 3 pm

Benn Capps, cello • Oxana Mikhailoff, piano • Vassily Primakov, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven; Ben Capps, cello, Oxana Mikhailoff, piano, Vassily Primakov, piano / Images are courtesy of the artists

Opting for a program of Beethoven’s sonatas wasn’t a difficult decision for the music directors of the Sparkill Concert Series. Beethoven’s music is both familiar and beloved and is always a treat in a chamber setting. The range of  selections presented by the Sparkill Concert Series throughout the year offered a diversity of styles and arrangements. To wrap-up the season with Beethoven’s music is a pleasant and memorable touch.

A sonata as a music form was meant to be a piece played as opposed to a cantata, a piece sung. Starting from the Baroque period, the form was used by generations of composers. Beethoven was particularly fond of the form judging by the sheer number of expansive sonatas composed by him.

The Union Arts Center is inviting music lovers to a wonderful finale to mark its triumphant 2018 – 2019 concert season. The concert program features Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas “Appassionata” and “Les Adieux”, and Cello Sonatas No. 2, Op 5 and No. 3, Op 69 performed by Ben Capps, cello, Oxana Mikhailoff, piano, Vassily Primakov, piano.

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    Music in NYC: Evgeny Kissin, Piano with Solo Recital at Carnegie Hall on May 16, 2019

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    Music in NYC: Evgeny Kissin, Piano with Solo Recital at Carnegie Hall on May 16, 2019

    The legendary pianist Evgeny Kissin plays a solo piano recital of Chopin, Schumann, Debussy, and Scriabin at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 8 pm

    Evgeny Kissin at the piano
    Evgeny Kissin; Photo Credit Sasha Gusov / Image courtesy of Russian Culture Center of NY

    Evgeny Kissin is undoubtedly the most famous classical pianist of our time. Beloved by the fans and admirers of his performing style, his appearance at the concert hall doesn’t require elaborate introduction. Just a mere mention of his name brings up awe and veneration.

    After taking some time off from concert playing in 2017, Kissin immersed himself in composing and writing which exposed a formidable talent and the depth of thoughts all the while not losing sight of his métier. The Solo Piano Recital at Carnegie Hall on May 16 will give the public a chance to hear the pianists playing a program of romantic music from Chopin and Schumann to Debussy and Scriabin. Virtuoso pianist Evgeny Kissin commands sold out houses, so book ahead.

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