For Immediate Release
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola
October 2013 Lineup
2013 Generations in Jazz Festival
Continues through October 8
New York, NY (September 4, 2013) – The Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival showcases an array of up-and-coming musicians alongside some of today’s most established jazz masters. The fourth annual festival, which began September 9, 2013, continues through October 8, 2013 and features a multi-generational array of jazz performers from 17-70 years of age.
Celebrating the great legends of jazz while seeking to create new ones, the festival presents the full spectrum of jazz tradition. Patrons may use their Duane Reade awards card to receive $5 off cover charge during the Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival.
October’s lineup also features much anticipated performances by Kenny Barron, Christian McBride, the Wilson, Rosnes, Washington Trio, Judy Carmichael, Ted Nash Big Band, Antonio Sanchez and more. Select Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola performances will also be available via live web stream. Click here for the schedule and more information on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s live webcasts.
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola October 2013
Artist Lineup
Monday – Tuesday, September 30 – October 1
MONDAY NIGHTS WITH WBGO hosted by Rhonda Hamilton*
Michele Rosewoman’s “New Yor-Uba”
New Yor-Uba integrates brass, saxophones, and a rhythm section (including some of today’s most creative performers) with a core of masters of Cuban folkloric music led by pianist and vocalist Michele Rosewoman.
Featuring: Antonio Hart, soprano and alto saxophones; Billy Harper, tenor saxophone; Freddie Hendrix, trumpet; Vincent Gardner, trombone; Howard Johnson, baritone saxophone, tuba; Gregg August, bass; Adam Cruz, drums; Abi Holliday, Roman Diaz, Abraham Rodriguez, bata, congas, vocals; Michele Rosewoman, piano, vocals
Cover Charge: $35
Student Cover: $15
*The 7:30pm set on September 30th will be featured on MONDAY NIGHTS WITH WBGO.
Wednesday, October 2
Freddie Redd Shades of Redd
Presented by the New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music. Released in 1960, Freddie Redd’s Shades of Redd is one of a few recordings by the pianist-composer and undoubtedly his greatest. Redd revisits this seminal recording for this special set, taking on a mentoring role as he is joined by New School jazz students Uri Zelig and Alex Claffy.
Featuring: Freddie Redd, leader; Brad Linde, musical director, tenor sax; Stacy Dillard, alto sax; Alex Claffy, bass; Uri Zelig, drums
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $15
Thursday, October 3
HER. (In Honor Of)
Honoring Remarkable Women in Jazz
Featuring Kim Thompson and Sarah Elizabeth Charles
Five dynamic female musicians perform original compositions and those of trail blazing women in jazz, such as Dorothy Ashby and Betty Carter, for a show originally conceived to celebrate Women’s History Month and reprised especially for the Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz series.
Featuring: Kim Thompson, drums; Mimi Jones, bass; Sarah Elizabeth Charles, vocals; Brandee Younger, harp; Courtney Bryan, piano
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $20
Friday – Sunday, October 4 – 6
Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band
For three nights, Philadelphia pianist Orrin Evans harnesses the talent of young upstarts and elder statesmen for this cohesive large ensemble, the Captain Black Big Band. Scheduled to coincide with the Sun Ra Turns 100 celebration in the Allen Room on October 5th, the performances will be highlighted by new arrangements of classic Sun Ra tunes.
Featuring: Orrin Evans, piano; and the Captain Black Big Band
Cover Charge: Friday: $40; Saturday: $45; Sunday: $35
Student Cover: Friday: $20; Saturday and Sunday: $25
Monday, October 7
The Whitfield Family Band
Stand out guitarist Mark Whitfield brings his sons, pianist Davis Whitfield and drummer Mark Whitfield Jr., to Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola for this special one-night only engagement.
Featuring: Mark Whitfield Sr., guitar; Mark Whitfield Jr., drums; Davis Whitfield, piano; James Genus, bass
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $15
Tuesday, October 8
Trumpet Summit
Featuring Greg Gisbert, Brandon Lee and Bruce Harris
Three contemporary trumpeters pay homage to the unsung trumpet players of the 1940s and 1950s.
Featuring: Greg Gisbert, Brandon Lee, Bruce Harris, trumpets; Pete Van Nostrand, drums; Russell Hall, Bass; Michael Weiss, piano
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $15
Wednesday – Sunday, October 9 – 13
Kenny Barron Platinum Band
NEA Jazz Master and nine-time Grammy nominee, pianist Kenny Barron celebrates his 70th birthday with an exquisite repertoire of original music, including modern classics that spans his work with Stan Getz, Yusef Lateef, James Moody and Dizzy Gillespie.
Featuring: Kenny Barron, piano; Marcus Strickland, tenor saxophone; Miles Okazaki, guitar; Kiyoshi Kitagawa, bass; Lee Pearson, drums
Cover Charge: Wednesday and Sunday: $35; Thursday and Friday: $40; Saturday: $45
Student Cover: Wednesday and Sunday: $20; Thursday through Saturday: $25
Monday, October 14
Antonio Ciacca Sextet
The NYC-based, German-born, Italian pianist Antonio Ciacca brings his bebop-influenced style to the club for a one-night stand joined by a stellar cast of supporting musicians.
Featuring: Antonio Ciacca, piano; Jerry Weldon, tenor sax; Joe Magnarelli, trumpet; Joe McDonough, trombone; Paul Gill, bass; Peter Van Nostrand, drums
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $15
Tuesday – Wednesday, October 15 – 16
Deep Blue Organ Trio
An organ trio with a contemporary edge, this “tightly knit Chitown unit is adept at putting an old-school soul-jazz spin on popular non-jazz repertoire,” says JazzTimes.
Featuring: Chris Foreman, organ; Greg Rockingham, drums; Bobby Broom, guitar
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $15
Thursday, October 17
Juilliard Jazz Ensemble
The skilled improvisers of the Juilliard Jazz Ensemble return for this special performance.
Featuring: Juilliard Jazz Ensemble
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $15
Thursday – Sunday, October 18 – 20
Wilson, Rosnes, Washington Trio
This co-led trio of three of jazz’s most sought-after musicians makes its Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola debut.
Featuring: Steve Wilson, saxophones; Renee Rosnes, piano; Peter Washington, bass
Cover Charge: Friday: $40, Saturday: $45; Sunday: $35
Student Cover: Thursday Friday and Sunday: $20; Saturday: $25
Monday, October 21, 2013
Conversation with Christian McBride
Join the bassist-composer Christian McBride for an engaging conversation about his career over the past 20 years, followed by a performance with special guests.
Cover Charge: $35
Student Cover: $10
Tuesday – Sunday, October 22 – 27
Christian McBride Trio
Philadelphia-born bassist extraordinaire Christian McBride is joined by the powerful pianist Christian Sands and explosive drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. for a set of originals and classics.
Featuring: Christian McBride, bass; Christian Sands, piano; Ulysses Owens, Jr., drums
Cover Charge: Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday: $35; Friday: $40; Saturday: $45
Student Cover: Tuesday through Friday and Sunday: $20; Saturday: $25
Monday, October 28
Judy Carmichael Quartet – I Love Being Here with You CD Release
The Grammy-nominated pianist and vocalist Judy Carmichael celebrates the release of her latest CD with an intimate performance at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola.
Featuring: Judy Carmichael, vocals; Harry Allen, alto saxophone; Chris Flory, drums; Mike Renzi, piano; Jay Leonhart, bass
Cover Charge:$30
Student Cover: $15
Tuesday – Wednesday, October 29 – 30
Antonio Sanchez and Migration
Three-time Grammy Award winning drummer Antonio Sanchez showcases his evolution as a composer, drawing on his experiences as one of the most in-demand drummers on the international jazz scene.
Featuring: Antonio Sanchez, drums; David Binney, alto saxophone; John Escreet, piano; Matt Brewer, bass
Cover Charge: $35
Student Cover: $20
Thursday – Sunday, October 31 – November 3
Ted Nash Big Band – Chakra CD Release
Multi-instrumentalist and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra member Ted Nash celebrates the release of his twelfth solo recording featuring a 17-piece big band.
Featuring: Ted Nash, conductor, alto saxophone, alto flute; Ben Kono, alto sax, soprano sax, flute, clarinet; Charles Pillow, alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piccolo; Dan Willis, tenor saxophone, clarinet; Anat Cohen, tenor sax, clarinet; Paul Nedzela, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet; Kenny Rampton, lead trumpet; Alphonso Horne, Ron Horton, Tim Hagans, trumpet; Alan Ferber, Mark Patterson, Charley Gordon, trombone; Jack Schatz, bass trombone, Christopher Ziemba, piano; Martin Wind, bass; Ulysses Owens, drums
Cover Charge: Thursday and Sunday: $35; Friday: $40; Saturday: $45
Student Cover: Thursday, Friday and Sunday: $20; Saturday: $20
WHEN:
Headliner sets are 7:30pm, 9:30pm (unless noted otherwise)
Late Night Session
Scheduled at 11:30 every Tuesday through Saturday, Late Night Session features some of jazz’s most talented up and coming artists, with a special invited jam session. Hosted by vocalist Michael Mwenso, on Thursday and Saturday nights only.
WHERE:
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 5th floor, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.
HOW:
Prices vary – General Admission: $20-$45;
Students: $5-$15 with valid student ID (selected sets only).
Late Night Session: $5-$20.
Minimum of $10 applies to all. Dinner served nightly.
Call (212) 258-9595 or visit www.jazz.org/dizzys.
SPECIAL OFFERS:
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