Shows September 10, 24, October 8 and 22.
A 14-piece Jazz Orchestra conducted by Orrin Evans
The newest addition to our Monday night programming is the celebrated Captain Black Big Band conducted by pianist Orrin Evans. We are very excited to welcome them to our Smoke family and while no one will be lighting up any “Captain Black” at Smoke, we can say for sure that the music is “smokin”!
7pm & 9pm two-course dinner prix-fixe available for $29.95 / no music charge
More info @ smokejazz.com.
THE LONDON GRILL + PARIS WINE BAR
2301-2303 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE – PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 215.978.4545
Josh Lawrence will be performing throughout the summer at the Paris Wine Bar in Philadelphia.
Pianist, cellist, composer, and arranger Jim Holton has performed extensively in the Philadelphia Area, New York, and New Jersey with several groups, including the critically-acclaimed Rhythm and Brass, Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band, and Joe Sudler’s Swing Machine, which backed artists such as Jon Faddis, Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, and Al Grey.
Some of the many musicians he has worked with over the years include bassists Tyrone Brown, Mike Boone, and Charles Fambrough; drummers Byron Landham, Mickey Roker, Billy James, Ryan Faulkner, and Cornell Rochester; and horn players John Swana, Bootsy Barnes, Larry McKenna, and Clifford Adams.
Among Jim’s recordings are Mike Boone’s Better Late Than Never, Tyrone Brown’s The Magic Within and Bass Works, and Barry Sames’s Celebration. He played on the Grammy-nominated soundtrack, composed by Dr. Maurice Wright, for the documentary film Strokes of Genius.
Jim and his music have been featured many times on Philadelphia’s WRTI-FM, where he has also appeared as a guest of Bob Perkins on his popular radio show.
In October of ’08, Jim released the CD No Green Bananas – A Retrospective. The CD was favorably reviewed by, among others, The Philadelphia Inquirer and All About Jazz. Recently, Jim was interviewed and appears on the front page of the Philadelphia Jazz Music Examiner’s web page.
Music starts at 9:00 PM.
THE LONDON GRILL + PARIS WINE BAR
2301-2303 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE – PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 215.978.4545
Trumpeter Josh Lawrence will be performing at the Paris Wine Bar in Philadelphia on:
Music starts at 9:00 PM.
THE LONDON GRILL + PARIS WINE BAR
2301-2303 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE – PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 215.978.4545
Trumpeter Josh Lawrence and pianist Luke Carlos O’Reilly will be performing this Friday May 11th at the Paris Wine Bar in Philadelphia.
Orrin Evans
The April edition of Sittin’ In features noted Philadelphia pianist Orrin Evans and his latest project Captain Black Big Band — a genesis of East coast players brought together under his leadership. The album, comprised of live sessions in both New York and Philadelphia in which Evans leads in true jam session format, was hailed by NPR as one of the top 10 Best of Jazz 2011. Saxophonist and contributing arranger Todd Bashore describes Evans’ leadership, ‘He’s like a chef at a pot, adding ingredients as he feels like it, tasting all the time and seeing what it needs and then throwing something else in. We may have an arrangement ready, but you can’t assume that at the gig it’s just going to go down as it is. It’s a lot of fun for a musician, because it’s creative and you never know what’s going to happen. It keeps you on your toes.’
Sittin’ In is an eclectic mix of cross-genre grooves meet horns, vinyl, and vocals. Each month we’ll bring you a different session featuring a special guest host, alongside their band of choice, plus DJ sets by Philly’s own DJ PHSH. The first set will feature the host and is followed by a second set showcasing selected talent from near and far. This series is curated by acclaimed jazz bassist Anthony Tidd, Director of the Kimmel Center’s Creative Music Program.
No cover. Jam Session drink specials (8pm-11pm) – $4 beers and $5 wines.
Appearing on the Jazz at the Playhouse series to celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month will be trumpeter Josh Lawrence and his band featuring pianist Luke Carlos O’Reilly, bassist Leon Boykins and drummer Anwar Marshall.
$10 (General Admission)
$5 (Student)
No advance sales.
Info Phone: 215-517-8337
$10 Parking across the street. NJ concertgoers can take the High Speed Line to 9th/10th stop and walk two blocks to the theater.
Trumpeter Josh Lawrence will join acclaimed pianist Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City February 13.
A splendid time is guaranteed for all when Orrin Evans unleashes the debut record of the Captain Black Big Band. Recorded live at The Jazz Gallery in NYC and Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, the Captain Black Big Band record features newly commissioned arrangements and some brand new tunes. Joining Evans on the date are some of the best players from the Philadelphia and New York jazz scenes. The session is insightfully straight ahead, steadily swinging, and refreshingly melodic enough to evoke a wide assortment of bright moments for discerning jazz fans everywhere. Check out the large sound when Orrin Evans leads the Captain Black Big Band on a steady course towards success and takes care of business with their amazing new self-titled record.
Two sets starting at 10:30 PM. More info.
The NEW Quartet will perform at 10:30 PM Tuesday 1/31
Trumpeter Josh Lawrence and the NEW Quartet from Philadelphia will perform at New York City’s Garage in the West Village Tuesday January 31st at 10:30 PM. The NEW Quartet presents a new perspective on American Classical Music featuring the swinging sounds and modern compositions of the leader and pianist Luke Carlos O’Reilly.