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             NEWSLETTER & SCHEDULE
November 16th, 2015
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In this world, Hate never yet dispelled hate.
Only love dispels hate.  This is the law, ancient and inexhaustible.
The Buddha, Dhammapada

But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
Matthew 5:39
 
Dear Friends:

The motto I chose for SmallsLIVE is - "We are dedicated to World Peace through Music".  Occasionally  I've been derided for this.  I've gotten some emails from folks who have called me "naive" and "simplistic" for believing this.  But these deriders have not seen what I have seen - concert halls filled with people of all nationalities joined together, communing to the sounds of jazz.  Jazz music knows no cultural boundaries.  From the bosom of the African-American culture to the entire world - Jazz Music is a gift to humanity.  It is a music that speaks of joy, sorrow, love, sex and spiritual unity.

I just returned from a marvelous week in Padova, Italy for the Padova Jazz Festival.   My profound thanks to Gabriella Piccolo, Enzo Capua, Michela Parolin and everyone else that was involved in the festival.  It is now my third year returning to this festival doing our "SmallsLIVE Presents" show.  I brought my own trio (bassist Tyler Mitchell and drummer Anthony Pinciotti).  We played a trio concert and then later in the evening a concert with invited Italian jazz musicians.  There was no rehearsal necessary - even though we never played together the language of jazz was understood by all.  All the concerts were packed and sold-out.  The hall was filled with folks that we had seen before from previous years and new faces.  Eager students packed the floor, sitting where ever they could.  The reception was overwhelming warm and loving.  We were congratulated and hugged and asked many intelligent questions - how does this music work?  What is the trick?  We shared what we could and by the end of the week Padova was like Smalls Jazz Club, a community and a family.

We must not be overwhelmed by terror.  We must not let ourselves be drummed up into acts of war.  War is never the answer.  Those who kill are few and yet wield a powerful tool that can sway millions.  The media is unreliable and truth is hard to glean.  Everyone has an opinion and a theory.  Resist the temptation to feel retribution.  Horrible actions are tragic but to escalate to grander works of violence will only result in a world-wide disaster.  As Human Beings we must unify spiritually and end the boundaries that separate us.  The key is communication - the communication of the commonality that we all share as residents of Planet Earth.  Music can be that communication.  Musicians, take heed!  Do not cancel your concerts - be brave and play and perform and share.  It is what we need now more than ever.

My prayers for Peace to all.

Spike Wilner
 
NOW: A cover paid at Mezzrow also gets you admission to Smalls.
 
Mezzrow proudly endorses Steinway pianos

Monday - 11/16
John Stetch & Ben Wolfe

              Pianist John Stetch is a veteran player with a modern concept and a lovely touch.  This will be his debut at Mezzrow and he'll be with the stellar bassist Ben Wolfe.

John Merrill ( no cover ) @ 7:30 PM
John Stetch sets @ 9:30 PM & 11 PM
Sacha Perry "after-hours" @ 12 AM

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Tuesday - 11/17
Chano Dominguez & Alexis Cuadrado

The Flamenco pianist Chano Dominguez has a broad range of styles.  He is not heard often - please come out to discover this wonderful musician.  With him is bassist Alexis Cuadrado.

Doors @ 7:30 PM
Chano Dominguez sets @ 8 PM & 9:30 PM
Mezzrow "Polite Jam Session" @ 10:30 PM

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Wednesday, Thursday - 11/18-19
Taylor Eigsti with
Vocalist Sachal Vasandani (11/18),
Vocalist Becca Stevens (11/19)
 

Pianist Taylor Eigsti is a powerhouse of an improvisor.  A modernist and complete player.  With him for an evening of duets are the wonderful vocalists Sachal Vasandani (11/18) & Becca Stevens (11/19).

11/18 - Lafayette Harris (no cover) @ 7:30 PM
11/19 - Spike Wilner (no cover) @ 7:30 PM
Taylor Eigsti sets @ 9:30 PM & 11 PM
11/18 - Sarah Slonim "After-hours" @ 12 AM
11/19 - Jon Davis "After-hours" @ 12 AM

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11/18 - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
11/19 - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE

Friday, Saturday - 11/20-21
Buster Williams & Renee Rosnes

Legendary bassist Buster Williams returns to Mezzrow
for a weekend of duets with the fantastic
pianist Renee Rosnes.

11/20 - Ehud Asherie ( no cover ) @ 7:30 PM
11/21 - Spike Wilner ( no cover ) @ 7:30 PM
Buster Williams sets @ 9:30 PM & 11 PM
11/21 - John Chin "After-hours" @ 12 AM

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11/21 - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE

Sunday - 11/22
Classical Salon with David Oei

Prominent classical pianist David Oei is the musical curator for this monthly classical salon featuring top chamber music players for an excellent afternoon of classical music in Mezzrow's music room.  Featured artists are: Helene Jeanney, Eriko Sato, & Lutz Rath.

Doors open @ 4:30 PM
Concert runs from 5 PM to 7PM
with one intermission

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Sunday - 11/22
Yotam Silberstein with
Aaron Goldberg & Yasushi Nakamura

Guitarist Yotam Silberstein is rapidly rising to the top of his field.  He has a deep groove and wonderful jazz feeling and a lyrical conception.  With him is the exceptional pianist Aaron Goldberg and the swinging bassist Yasushi Nakamura.

Saul Rubin Solo Guitar @ 7:30 PM
Yotam Silberstein sets @ 9:30 PM & 11 PM

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THIS WEEK AT SMALLS
(a selection of featured shows)

For our full schedule please go to www.smallslive.com
Monday - 11/16
The Horns Band
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
   with Matt Pavolka - Bass, Kirk Knuffke - Trumpet, Loren Stillman - Alto Sax, Jacob Garchik - Trombone,
Mark Ferber - Drums
Monday - 11/16
The Ari Hoenig Trio
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
     with Ari Hoenig - Drums, Tivon Pennicott - Tenor Sax, Johannes Weidenmuller - Bass
 
Tuesday - 11/17
The Lucas Pino Nonet
 Sets at 9:30 PM & 11 PM
     with Lucas Pino - Tenor Sax, Riley Mulherkar - Trumpet, Alex LoRe - Alto Sax, Ron Blake - Tenor Sax, Robert Edwards - Trombone, Michael Valeanu - Guitar, Glenn Zaleski - Piano, Desmond White - Bass,
Jimmy MacBride - Drums
Wednesday - 11/18
The Philip Dizack Quartet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
     with Philip Dizack - Trumpet, Sam Harris - Piano, Jesse Lewis - Guitar, Daryl Johns - Bass,
Jimmy MacBride - Drums
Wednesday - 11/18
The Harold Mabern Trio
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
     with Harold Mabern - Piano, Joe Farnsworth - Drums, John Webber - Bass
Thursday - 11/19
The Oz Noy Quartet
 Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
     with Oz Noy - Guitar, Jon Davis - Piano, Doug Weiss - Bass, Anthony Pinciotti - Drums
Thursday - 11/19
The Brian Charette Trio
 Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
     with Brian Charette - Organ, Will Bernard - Guitar, Diego Viglino - Drums
Friday - 11/20
The David Schnitter Quartet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
$20 for this show
     with David Schnitter - Tenor Sax, Spike Wilner - Piano, Ugonna Okegwo - Bass, Anthony Pinciotti - Drums
Saturday - 11/21
Tom Dempsey & Tim Ferguson Quartet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
$20 for this show
     with Tom Dempsey - Guitar, Tim Ferguson - Bass, Joel Frahm - Tenor Sax, Eliot Zigmund - Drums
Friday & Saturday - 11/20-21
The Michael Weiss Group
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
$20 for this show
     with Michael Weiss - Piano, Bruce Harris - Trumpet, Mike DiRubbo - Alto Sax, Steve Davis - Trombone, David Wong - Bass, Jason Brown - Drums
Sunday - 11/22
Michela Lerman Tap Dance Show
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
     with Michela Marino Lerman - Tap Dancer,
Gabriel Schnider - Guitar
Sunday - 11/22
The Joel Frahm Trio
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
     with Joel Frahm - Tenor Sax, Doug Weiss - Bass, Anthony Pinciotti - Drums

SMALLS JAZZ CLUB REGULAR SHOWS

Monday - 11/16, 1 AM to close
After-hours with Jonathan Michel

 

Tuesday - 11/17, 7:30 PM to 9 PM
The Ehud Asherie Trio

 

Tuesday - 11/17, 12:30 AM to close 
After-hours Jam Session with Corey Wallace DUBtet


Wednesday - 11/18, 1:30 AM to close 
After-hours Jam Session with Sanah Kadoura

 

Thursday - 11/19, 1:30 AM to close 
After-hours Jam Session

 

Friday - 11/20, 4:30 PM to 7 PM
Afternoon Jam Session with Tuomo Uusitalo
 

Friday - 11/20, 1:15 AM to close
After-hours with Joe Farnsworth

 

Saturday - 11/21, 4 PM to 7 PM
Afternoon Jam Session with Ben Meigners

 

Saturday - 11/21, 1:30 AM to close
After-hours with The Philip Harper Quartet

Sunday - 11/22, 1 PM to 3 PM
Marion Cowings Vocal Masterclass
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