Thursday
Sep 14
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6:00PM
POETRY
Bill Zavatsky, host
Jessica Greenbaum;
Kip Zegers
Cover $6
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
GNU VOX VOCAL SERIES PRESENTS JD WALTER
David Devoe, curator
JD Walter, vocals;
Orrin Evans, piano;
Donald Edwards, drums;
Mark Kelly, bass
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“vocalist JD Walter displayed a talent for scat singing that rivals the best in jazz history”
-The Chestnut Hill Local (Philly, Pa)-Michael Caruso
"The guy is like an instrument-a phenomenon!!"
Dave Liebman
"The really important thing is that starting from the first sound, JD
captures the listeners’ attention and now they completely belong to him."
Maria Panteleyeva
Poinyl Jazz Report,
Nizhniy Novogorod, Russia
"He does to a song what Betty Carter did, making it uniquely his own.Walter is a natural who has 'can't miss' written all over
him."
-Frank Rubolino
Cadence magazine
Compared to jazz greats Betty Carter, Nat Cole, Nina Simone, and Milton Nascimento, vocalist and scat sensation J.D.
Walter has become a singular phenomenon on the music scene. Respected and lauded by the great musicians of the
contemporary circuit, J.D. has shared the stage with
many legendary artists including: saxophonist Dave Liebman, singer/songwriter Bob Dorough, trumpeter Nicholas Payton,
pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, saxophonist Bill Evans, bassist John Benitez, singer Mark Murphy, drummers Greg Hutchinson, Ari
Hoenig, Bill Goodwin, Billy Hart, trumpeter Randy Brecker, singer Miles Griffith, and Poet Sonia Sanchez.
Cover $10
www.jdwalter.com
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www.daviddevoe.com
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Friday
Sep 15
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6:00PM
PINK PONY POETRY
Jackie Sheeler
Jackie Sheeler's open mic poetry series. Arrive before 6 pm to sign up. Tonight's feature, Tony Lombardi, an actor, a poet, and the the lead singer of the band THE SYSTUM, Tony will be performing pages taken from his book, titled MY BOOK, that should hopefully hit the stores sometime before the RAPTURE.
Cover $6
(includes one house drink)
http://www.poetz.com
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9:00PM & 10:30PM
GEORGE GARZONE
George Garzone, saxophone;
Pete Zimmer, drums;
John Sullivan, bass
http://www.gerogegarzone.com
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http://www.myspace.com/thefringebostonofficial
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Saturday
Sep 16
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6:00PM
GREEK-AMERICAN WRITERS ASSOCIATION
Dean Kostos, host
Cover $6
(includes one house drink)
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9:00PM & 10:30PM
BEN WALTZER GROUP
Ben Waltzer, piano;
Tony Malaby, tenor saxophone;
Chris Lightcap, bass;
Eric McPherson, drums
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“This no-nonsense jazz pianist in the Ellington and Monk vein (who has occasionally
written for Arts & Leisure) gets a big, ringing sound out of the extreme registers of the
instrument; he also takes a decisive stand against the ultra-sensitive, lush-harmony
tendency of so many young jazz composers. "One Hundred Dreams Ago" (Fresh
Sound), with a trio including the bassist Matt Penman and the drummer Gerald Cleaver, is
by far the best thing he's done, but he hasn't been making records for very long.”
--Ben Ratliff, NYTimes
“Brilliantly performed…very impressive.”
- Ahmad Jamal, jazz piano legend, of ‘100 Dreams Ago.’
"In the era of concept records, this startling young pianist has flipped the script: the
message behind One Hundred Dreams Ago is ‘let's just play.’ Accordingly the trio gets its
bustle on. Ellington's small groups are in the air here, and the pleasure Waltzer generates
is bountiful.”
- Jim Macnie, the Village Voice
Cover $10
www.benwaltzer.com
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Sunday
Sep 17
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6:00PM
RENEGADE WRITERS
Chris Belden, host
Cover $6
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
RAYANDERSON/
STEFAN PASBORG/
JAKOB MUNCK
Ray Anderson, trombone;
Jakob Munck, tuba & sousaphone;
Stefan Pasborg, drums
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The legendary American trombonist Ray Anderson in interplay with one of the leading young drummers from Europe,
Stefan Pasborg, and the super intense and energetic sousaphonist, Jakob Munck!
The trio will perform originals from all three musicians combined with classics from the 20th century. With the main focus
on the energy, this trio makes thetrip all the way to the outskirts and back with their swingin’ soundscapes. The trio is gathered
in New York to record an album, and they’ll finish the session with a concert at Cornelia Street Café!
This is a ones-in-a-lifetime chance to get this trio to a club in New York!
“For everyone who appreciates drums and percussion at their best, listen closely to Stefan Pasborg’s work and be amazed" -
- Hammondbeat.com, USA 2005.
"The revelation of the set was undoubtedly the young drummer Stefan Pasborg"
- The Wire Magazine, UK 2005
Cover $8
www.pasborg.dk
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Monday
Sep 18
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6:00PM
NY QUARTERLY READINGS
Ted Jonathan, host
Shelley Stenhouse;
Kurt Brown;
Savonna Cornick
Three poets read work for and from our favorite poetry journal.
Cover $6
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
EMILIO SOLLA & THE NY JAZZ-TANGO GROUP
Emilio Solla, piano & composition;
Paplo Aslan, bass;
Franco Pinna, drums;
VIctor Pietro, accordion
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This outstanding argentinian pianist and composer, considered one of the most creative
musicians of the post-Piazzolla generation, blends modern tango and folk music from
Argentina with jazz in a completely new and creative way. With four CDs as band leader for
the prestigious Fresh Sound Records label, he has recorded with Jorge Rossy (Brad
Meldhau trio), Chris Cheek and Omer Avital. Touring in clubs and festivals all around
Europe and Japan, he now presnts his music in NYC for the first time, with a stunning
quintet featuring musicians as bassist Pablo Aslan (Paquito D`Rivera, Lalo Schiffrin, Joe
Lovano).
“Every once in a while appears music of such accomplishment and beauty that it
completely transcends boundaries of style or
culture to become an instant classic. Sentido, the gorgeous new record by Argentinean
pianist Emilio Solla and his group
Afines, contains such music. Simply one of the best jazz albums of the year”
(All About Jazz, NY)
Cover $10
www.emiliosolla.com
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Tuesday
Sep 19
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6:00PM
WRITERS ROOM
Stanley Richardson, host
Cover $6
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
SYNERGY
Amir Bey, costumes, masks, set design;
Saco Yasuma, compositions, reeds, percussion;
Lou Grassi, drums;
Ras Moshe, reeds;
Chris Sullivan, bass;
Dave Ross, guitar
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Synergy is a high-energy free-style Jazz band, the innovative collaboration between sculptor/designer Amir Bey and
musician/composer Saco Yasuma. The musicians wear masks and original prints on costumes designed by Bey. Bey's set
design often combines long sheets of silkscreen prints on fabric, and suspended mobile-like percussive instruments.
Yasuma's unique compositions range from the forceful to the contemplative. Synergy's personnel includes Ras Moshe, Dave
Ross, Chris Sullivan, and Lou Grassi. This formidable ensemble is known for its power and fearless approach to music.
Synergy's concept is based on weaving the visual and audio arts; the sounds and movements of the musicians are visually
enhanced, and the audio uses of visual art are explored.
"Avant - Jazz altoist Saco Yasuma has a theatrical bent - her group Synergy often appears wearing festive robes and masks
courtesy of Amir Bey. But she's not hiding anything; she's got a killer sound and soulful compositions."
Hank Shteamer, Time Out New York
"If you dig the jazz theatrics of the Art Ensemble Of Chicago and Sun Ra, then Amir's "Synergy" is your show. Great
musicians in outrageous attire, musical notes that move around the stage as the music propels them, some kind of art utopia
setting and jazz that will have your conciousness spinning...
"Synergy" is a world apart, where music is language and the stage is a playground for the imagination."
Bob Holman, Artistic Director, Study Abroad on the Bowery
"A vibrant construct of sight and sound. SYNERGY is the right word to describe this "happening". While powerful on their
own, the aural and visual elements seem to play off each other, creating a sum sensation that is greater than the individual
parts."
Rob Blumenthal,
Artistic Director, Harlem Meer Performance Festival
Cover $10
www.sonicbids.com/SYNERGY3
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Wednesday Sep 20
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6:00PM
POETRY
Angelo Verga, host
Karin de Weille;
David Cooper;
Tim Sinclair
Poetry from far away places: Hawaii, Israel, Australia.
Karin returns from Hawaii to dazzle us with new poems, David translates a contempoary poet from Israel. And we are happy to southern hemisphere our itinery with a poet recently arrived from Australia. Tim Sinclair has spent a lot of his life living in small town Australia, interspersed with time spent living in Malaysia, Scotland and Japan. He moved to New York about one year ago, and is currently working at Poets House.
Cover $6
(includes one house drink)
http://www.timsinclair.org
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8:30PM
THE SONGWRITER'S BEAT
Valerie Ghent, host
Shelly Bushan;
db leonard ;
Andrew Zapanta ;
August Moon
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Now in its 6th year, The Songwriter's Beat is
New York’s most popular acoustic songwriter’s series,
where songwriters are encouraged to perform new material in a
supportive and intimate atmosphere.
Curated / hosted by multiple ASCAP
Pop Award winner Valerie
Ghent, The Songwriter’s
Beat features top up-and-coming
songwriters. Each month four
songwriters of varying
musical styles perform original
songs and are encouraged to try out
their newest material and
arrangements.
Founded in 2000 by Valerie Ghent, The Songwriter's Beat has
presented over 200 (hailing from all
over the globe: from the US, UK, Australia, South Africa and
Japan!) and keeps growing!
The Songwriter's Beat welcomes songwriters from around
the world, so if you are planning your trip to New York, allow time
for The Songwriter's Beat!
Cover $5
songwritersbeat.com
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valghent.com
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Thursday
Sep 21
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6:00PM
PO' JAZZ
Golda Solomon, host
Joseph Lennon, poet;
Saco Yasuma, sax;
Ila Cantor, guitar
The original medicine woman of spoken word and jazz, with friends. This month's program is the 3rd Annual Manhattan Magazine/ Manhattan College ReadFeast.
Faculty including: Joseph Lennon
Musicians: Saco Yasuma, sax &
Ila Cantor, guitar
Admission 15$ , Students with ID and Seniors 10$
Cover $15
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
KEITH GANZ/STEVE CARDENAS
Keith Ganz, guitar;
Steve Cardenas, guitar;
Sean Smith, bass;
Vito Lesczak , drums
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You may have heard Steve Cardenas (Charlie Haden, Paul Motian) and Keith Ganz together before with vocalist Kate
McGarry where each demonstrated an uncanny ability to extend rather than obscure the other's contributions. Here the
guitarists will be the focus, exploring originals and standards with a quartet.
“Keith Ganz is hands down one of my favorite guitar players on the planet.”
– The Hook, Charlottesville, VA Weekly Arts Paper
www.keithganz
Cover $8
www.myspace.com/keithganz
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www.stevecardenasmusic.com
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September 14-September 21, 2006 
