JSngry Posted February 27, 2004 Report Posted February 27, 2004 From ejazznews.com. Cecil Taylor Big Band 75th Birthday Celebration At The Iridium Jazz Club March 23-28 Taylor Ho Bynum (trumpet) Stephen Haynes (trumpet) Amir El Saffar (trumpet), Jeff Hoyer (trombone) Steve Swell (trombone), Bill Lowe (bass trombone/tuba) Marshal Allen (alto sax), Bobby Zankel (alto sax) Sabir mateen (tenor sax) Elliot levin (tenor sax), Will Connell (alto sax, bass clarinet, flute) J. D. Parran (bass sax), Dominic Duval (bass) Jackson Krall (drums) Cecil Taylor (March 15, 1929) is an indomitable musical spirit. One of the true originals of American music; a towering giant who sits atop the Mt. Rushmore of modern jazz giants - Bird, Trane, Miles, Ornette and Cecil. His contributions to the canon of improvised music cannot be disputed as has been documented on numerous recordings that have included collaborations with John Coltrane, Steve Lacy and Max Roach. His influence in free jazz circles has been absorbed in Europe too, where he has performed and recorded with some of the most important free jazz players on the Continent. His ferocious playing is so trail-blazing that it made more of an effect on the whole concept of rhythm than all but a few drummers. His blending of jazz and modern classical sensibilities set both traditions on their ear and were never the same since then. Along with Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane, Taylor helped to usher in a turning point in the history of the music. Avant and free jazz would be unthinkable without his innovations and it's a testament to his work that it is still part of the mainstream with many performers today. Now celebrating 50 years as a recording artist, Taylor also celebrates his 75th birthday with his BIG BAND at Iridium this week! Not content to rest on his much deserved laurels, Taylor practices piano constantly and always regales crowds with new pieces. He is a one-man multi-media presentation as he sings, chants, reads poetry, dances and plays the piano with phenomenal power, speed and intensity. Anybody who catches this, please weigh in! Quote
Lazaro Vega Posted February 27, 2004 Report Posted February 27, 2004 Had to run an errand today which took an hour round trip, and listened to the entire first disc of "Two Ts for a lovely T" with the Feel Trio(William Parker/Tony Oxley) recorded in 1989. An amazing ebb and flow to the music. Quote
PHILLYQ Posted February 27, 2004 Report Posted February 27, 2004 Jim, After hanging out at Clementine's, give me a buzz and you guys can come over for dinner- I'm a very good cook and you can show my son some sax stuff(He's 11 and taking lessons.). Let me know what you like to eat and I'll cook up a whole mess of it! Quote
Pete C Posted February 28, 2004 Report Posted February 28, 2004 Clementine, off topic, but I never thought of Bed-Stuy of South Brooklyn. Quote
kh1958 Posted February 28, 2004 Report Posted February 28, 2004 this saturday night at sista's place, by coincidence: Ahmed Abdullah's Diaspora (Dispersions of the Spirit of Ra) featuring Ahmed Abdullah - trumpet & vocals Billy Bang - violin Miles Griffith - vocals Craig Harris- trombon Alex Harding - baritone saxophone Cody Moffett-drums Masujaa-guitar Monique Ngozi Nri - vocals/poetry Radu-bass Louis Reyes Rivera- poetry Salim Washington-tenor saxophone Sista's Place - 456 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9 & 10:30, call for reservations (718) 398-1766! clem I've wanted to go to Sista's a time or two when in Manhattan, but I sure don't know how to get there, or anything about Brooklyn. Quote
Pete C Posted February 28, 2004 Report Posted February 28, 2004 naw, ** i'm ** historic south brooklyn; bed-stuy is central brooklyn; dmitry, were he here, is in geographic south brooklyn... it (sorta) makes sense after a while. clem I think of "historic" South Brooklyn as Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Red Hook, maybe Sunset Park. I'm in Park Slope, and I grew up in Midwood. I think when the term South Brooklyn was coined what is now geographical south Brooklyn was a bunch of farms and independent villages. Quote
Brandon Burke Posted February 29, 2004 Report Posted February 29, 2004 75 years. Wow..... Reminds me, I was on tour in 1997 playing East Coast shows. My first time in NYC. I'm from Kansas City (originally). We never had the chance to see dudes like this back home. Anyways, I checked the Voice to see if anything was going on and was lucky enough to catch Cecil at the Vanguard. One hour. One song. And it was bananas from the word "go". I had never spent that much on a show before but it was worth every penny. A great experience. Quote
Pete C Posted March 1, 2004 Report Posted March 1, 2004 ah, a gentleman & a scholar. (historic) red hook & gowanus it is. give that man a free south brooklyn casket co. t-shirt!! clem How about throwing in dinner at Two Toms? Quote
maren Posted March 27, 2004 Report Posted March 27, 2004 Up -- has anyone been to Iridium yet? Tonight and tomorrow left. Quote
BeBop Posted March 28, 2004 Report Posted March 28, 2004 Caught Taylor on Wednesday night. Nice show. Intend to post a 'review' a little later, time permitting. Definitely worth seeing. Quote
alejo Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 That's it! I'm moving to New York! At least we have William Parker coming through Seattle in a few weeks. Quote
Trio Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 I was there last night.Cecil,is still playing with lots of energy,and the band played great.The set consisted of one long piece with lots of variation and color throughout,including some rather melodic moments.All of the solos were great,but special mention must be given to Sabier Mateen,for an incredible tenor solo.The set ended with three flutes which produced a sharp contract to the intense energy preceeding it. Because of the size of the stage two of the trumpet players were partly blocking my view of cecil's hands on the keys,and at certain times the piano was lost among the horns...still it was great.I had a brief chance to meet Cecil after the set,together with the great Tony Oxley who attended the gig. Quote
BeBop Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 And this week, Art Ensemble! I've been fortunate to be able to schedule flights through JFK each of the past two weeks as I shift continents (for work). It's an expensive quick trip to Midtown, especially since I have to leave before the second set...and without seeing ANYTHING else in town, but... Quote
BeBop Posted April 2, 2004 Report Posted April 2, 2004 (edited) Was Sam Rivers a Wednesday Night-Only addition (with Taylor)? If so, I consider myself extra-fortunate. Edited April 2, 2004 by BeBop Quote
blue lake Posted April 13, 2004 Report Posted April 13, 2004 Any more from this historic week? Only read one description so far. Anyone hear more than one night? Smiliarities, differences? Thanks Quote
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