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             NEWSLETTER & SCHEDULE
August 24th, 2015
Hello Friends:

An excellent day yesterday in Tompkins Square Park!  I'm so happy to live in a city that celebrates the name of Charlie Parker once a year with a festival in his honor.  It was gorgeous weather and folks turned out in droves.  I've been going to this festival since the very first one in the '90's and, for me, it always seemed to be the quintessential New York event - jazz in the East Village, Bird, a real "inside" event.  Yesterday had that same vibe - thousands of jazz fans in the park, vendors selling soul food, artists selling their work and everyone just vibing - happy and celebratory.  I'll tell you, the spirit of New York City still lives strong and so does Charlie Parker - Bird Lives!!

Mezzrow is gearing up for a week-long festival of its own and celebrating one full year.  I can't believe that we've reached this point.  I remember last year at this time.  I was so nervous that I couldn't sleep worrying about how people would react to the new club.  Would it be a complete disaster?  However, Mezzrow has been so well received and everyone seems to love it - musicians and fans alike.  We start this week with Peter Bernstein and Sullivan Fortner playing a duet show.  On Tuesday and Wednesday we have Ethan Iverson and his guest, the incredible Tom Harrell.  On Thursday we have the excellent duo of Jeb Patton and David Wong.  To cap off a great year I'm really psyched and honored to have one of my teachers and one of the most beloved jazz pianists today, Kenny Barron, coming in with his long-time partner on the bass Ray "Bulldog" Drummond.  These guys, to me, typify the "Bradley's" era and are a perfect end to one really successful year.  I want to also mention that on Sunday afternoon we are starting our first Mezzrow Classical Salon with the wonderful David Oei as musical director.  He'll be brining in some top-notch classical chamber music that I think will work very well at Mezzrow.  In the evening we have the veteran guitarist Vic Juris to finish off the celebratory week.

My most profuse and genuine thanks to everyone who's supported Mezzrow and Smalls this year and proved that opening a new jazz club is not an act of insanity.  Like the Charlie Parker festival - it proves that jazz music is alive and well in New York City.  We're still the hippest city in the world with the hippest fans.  My gratitude!

Regards,

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

Monday - 8/24
Peter Bernstein & Sullivan Fortner

               Peter Bernstein has become one of the most beloved guitarists of his generation.  He plays with a lyrical beauty and modern swinging edge.
 With him is one of the most highly acclaimed young pianist playing, Sullivan Fortner, who plays with humor, swing and grace.

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

To advance purchase a reserved seat click:
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Tuesday, Wednesday - 8/25-26
Ethan Iverson & Tom Harrell

Pianist Ethan Iverson known for his adventorous musical thinking and combinations has invited the jazz legend Tom Harrell to join him for an evening of duets.  This is a rare event and should not be missed.

Ethan Iverson sets @ 8 PM & 9:30 PM
8/25- Miki Yamanaka & Adi Meyerson
"After-hours" @ 10:45 AM
8/26 - Sarah Slonim & Myles Sloniker
"After-hours" @ 10:45 AM


To advance purchase a reserved seat click:
8/25 - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
8/26 - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
 

Thursday - 8/27
Jeb Patton & David Wong

Pianist Jeb Patton known for his work with the Heath Brothers, is a hard swinging pianist with stellar arrangements.  With him is the
consumate bassist David Wong.


Spike Wilner Solo Piano (no cover) @ 7:30 PM
Jeb Patton sets @ 9:30 PM & 11 PM
Jon Davis "after-hours" @ 12 AM


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Friday & Saturday - 8/28-29
Mezzrow 1 year celebration
Kenny Barron & Ray Drummond


In celebration of Mezzrow's one year anniversary we have a special weekend that features the great Kenny Barron on piano and his longtime associate on bass Ray "Bulldog" Drummond.  Kenny and Ray typify the "Bradley's" asthetic and are the epitome of consumate swinging and tasty jazz duos.  Come celebrate with us with this very special weekend.

8/28 - Ehud Asherie ( No cover ) @ 7:30 PM
8/29 - Spike Wilner ( No cover ) @ 7:30 PM
Kenny Barron & Ray Drummond
sets @ 9:30 PM & 11 PM

8/28 - Johnny O'Neal "after-hours" @ 12:30 AM
8/29 - Mezzrow "after-hours" @ 12:30 AM


To advance purchase a reserved seat click:
8/28 - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
8/29 - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE

Sunday - 8/30
Mezzrow Classical Salon

Join us for our very first Mezzrow Classical Salon under the direction of pianist David Oei.
This concert will feature the LED Trio: Laura Metcalf-cello, Eriko Sato-violin, David Oei-piano. Also performing will be talented young pianist Chen Wang.

Program will include works for violin solo, cello solo, violin and piano, cello and piano,
piano trio and piano 4-hands.


5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

To advance purchase a reserved seat click:
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Sunday - 8/30
Vic Juris & Jay Anderson

Guitarist Vic Juris is a true veteran of the scene.  A gutsy player with a modern-edge and original repertoire.  He plays with the rock-solid Jay Anderson on bass for a evening of jazz duets.

Saul Rubin Solo Guitar @ 7:30 PM
Duo  Sets @ 9:30 PM & 11 PM

To advance purchase a reserved seat click:
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THIS WEEK AT SMALLS
(a selection of featured shows)

For our full schedule please go to www.smallslive.com

Monday - 8/24
Sean Wayland Trio

Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
  w. Sean Wayland - Piano, Sam Minaie - Bass,
Adam Nussbaum - Drums
Monday - 8/24
Ari Hoenig Quartet
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM

   w. Tivon Pennicott - Tenor Sax, Gilad Hekselman - Guitar, Orlando Le Fleming - Bass, Ari Hoenig - Drums

 

Tuesday - 8/25
Spike Wilner Trio
 Set from 7:30 PM to 9 PM

w. Spike Wilner - Piano,  Tyler Mitchell - Bass,
Anthony Pinciotti - Drums
Tuesday - 8/25
Peter Zak & Doug Webb Quartet
 Sets at 9:30 PM & 11:00 PM

w. Doug Webb - Tenor Sax, Peter Zak - Piano,
Paul Gill - Bass, Joe Strasser - Drums

 

 

Wednesday, Thursday - 8/26-27
Will Vinson Quintet

Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
 w.Will Vinson - Alto Sax, Mike Moreno - Guitar, Aaron Parks - Piano, Rick Rosato - Bass, Clarence Penn - Drums
Wednesday - 8/26
Ed Cherry Trio
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12:00 AM
 w. Ed Cherry - Guitar, Kyle Koehler - Organ, Anwar Marshall - Drums
Thursday - 8/27
The Carlos Abadie Quintet
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM

  w. Peter Zak - Piano, Luca Santaniello - Drums, Clovis Nicolas - Bass, Carlos Abadie - Trumpet

 

Friday - 8/28
Tardo Hammer Trio
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM

$20 for this show
  w. Tardo Hammer - Piano, Lee Hudson - Bass,
Steve Williams - Drums
Friday, Saturday - 8/28-29
MGQ+strings

Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
$20 for this show
  w. Mark Gross - Alto Sax, Freddie Hendrix - Trumpet, Benito Gonzalez - Piano, John Lee - Bass, Hans Schuman - Drums, Jennifer Choi - Violin, Chiara Fasi - Violin, Celia Hatton - Viola, Jennifer Vincent - Cello
Saturday - 8/29
David Schnitter Quartet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM

$20 for this show
    w. David Schnitter - Tenor Sax, Ugonna Okegwo - Bass, Spike Wilner - Piano, Anthony Pinciotti - Drums
Sunday - 8/30
George Gee Orchestra

Sets at 4:30 PM & 6 PM
w.  George Gee - Leader, Willard Dyson - Drums, Paul Nedzela - Baritone Sax, Alex Norris - Trumpet, Marcus McLaurine - Bass, Steve Einerson - Piano,
Hilary Gardner - Vocalist,
Ed Pazant - Alto Sax, Mike Sailor - Trumpet,
Robert Edwards - Trombone
Sunday - 8/30
Sole-ful Sunday Tap Show
with Michela Lerman

Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
w.  Michela Marino Lerman - Tap Dancer
Sunday - 8/30
Alex Norris Quintet

Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
w.  Alex Norris - Trumpet, Ari Ambrose - Tenor Sax, Rick Germanson - Piano, Paul Gill - Bass, Brian Floody - Drums

SMALLS JAZZ CLUB REGULAR SHOWS

Monday - 8/24, 1 AM to close
Afterhours with Jonathan Barber

 

Tuesday - 8/25, 12:30 AM to close 
The Next Generation Sessions
with The Corey Wallace DUBtet


Wednesday - 8/26, 1:30 AM to close 
Afterhours Jam Session with Sanah Kadoura

 

Thursday - 8/27, 1:30 AM to close 
Afterhours Jam Session

 

Friday - 8/28, 4:30 PM to 7 PM
Afternoon open jam session
with Tuomo Uusitalo Trio

 

Friday - 8/28, 1:15 AM
Friday Afterhours with Anthony Wonsey


Saturday - 8/29, 4 PM to 7 PM
Saturday Afternoon Open Jam Session
With : Ben Meigners Trio


Saturday - 8/29, 1:30 AM to close
Afterhours with Philip Harper

Sunday - 8/30, 1 PM to 3 PM
Marion Cowings Vocal Masterclass

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