The Josh Lawrence Trio featuring bassist Leco Reis and drummer Michael De Castro will perform at the Garage in New York City May 8.
Where: Garage Restaurant and Cafe 99 7th Avenue
When: 6 to 10 PM
The Josh Lawrence Quartet featuring bassist Jason Fraticelli, drummer Michael De Castro and young tenor saxophonist prodigy Yesseh Ali will perform at this year’s Center City Jazz Festival in Philadelphia.
Where: Upstairs @ TIME Restaurant 1315 Sansom Street
When: 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Jazz for a Hopeful Future: Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk
April 12
Both the United Nations and bebop were platforms that spoke of freedom of ideas, human rights, and hope. The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble presents a collection of popular jazz tunes performed or composed in 1946, including commentary on their relevance to the first sessions of the United Nation in 1946 London. Featured songs will include bebop pioneer Charlie “Bird” Parker’s compositions “Now’s the Time,” and “Anthropology,” as well as “Epistrophy” by Thelonious Monk.
10:30 PM at the TD Bank Plaza Stage.
JL is bringing together his closest friends from the Fresh Cut from the Vine Ensemble, Lenny Seldman’s answer to the question, what’s next for Jazz in Philadelphia?
Feat. Jason Fraticelli, bass; Anwar Marshall, drums; Mark Allen, bari sax; Tim Conley, guitar.
Recorded Live at The Velvet Note in Atlanta, GA.
Josh Lawrence, trumpet; Louis Heriveaux, piano; Chris Riggenbach, bass; Michael De Castro, drums.
“Hushpuppy” composed by Josh Lawrence.
Guitarist Matt Davis has started a Kickstarter for his project “City of New York, 2013″. Check it:
Details TBA.
I recently gave a masterclass at Emory University in Atlanta. I was joined by director of jazz studies Gary Motley on piano, bassist Chris Riggenbach and drummer Mike De Castro. Take a listen:
Innovation Studio
| Wednesday, March 13 | 7:30pm |
The Big Bang, showcasing the massive sounds of two 18 piece bands, covering flavors from Duke Ellington to J Dilla and back.
Catch the debut of Anthony Tidd’s new big-band, PACT. Featuring a host of fresh new compositions and familiar arrangements by Tidd and Tirpak, this line up reads like a who’s-who of Philly Jazz, drawing upon the great talents of Eric Wortham, Kevin Hanson, Leon Jordan, Korey Riker, Matt Cappy, Josh Lawrence and many more.
The Magenta ensemble, a product of the Kimmel Center’s Creative Music Program, will open the night. Do not be deceived—though the drummer may be 12 and the oldest band member 16, these kids hold their own and then some!
Catch WRTI’s The Bridge radio show on March 8 at 10pm for a live preview.
As always, we welcome our resident turntablist and recent Redbull Thre3style DJ battle victor, DJ Phsh!
Drink specials available!
