SmallsLIVE/Mezzrow Newsletter - Happy Birthday Mitch Borden!

Smalls/Mezzrow Newsletter - February 13th, 2017

Dear Friends:

I'll keep my message short today but I just wanted to mention that yesterday we had a birthday party celebrating the 60th birthday of Smalls founder Mitch Borden. Mitch Borden is the spiritual/physical force behind the conception and operation of Smalls. He founded the club back in April of 1994 and has, with only a couple years pause, been dutifully working the club night after night, day after day. Mitch is a special kind of person - one that you rarely meet in life. He's a man dedicated to an ideal - the ideal of generosity and sharing. An ideal that Jazz Music represents the very best that Mankind has to offer - the merger of art, philosophy and religion. Everyone that knows Mitch knows about his boundless spirit, his joy, his tireless efforts. He's one of the few guys that I've never seen angry - barely once or twice in the 23 years that I've know him, worked for him and know, as his business partner. Mitch is a person who, though in the wings hidden away, has been one of the most influential forces in this music and nearly any musician you ask will tell you the same. For me it's been an unparalleled opportunity to know him and to be his friend. I owe him in ways that I can not enumerate - as a musician he's given me the opportunity to grow and develop, as a person he's been a role-model for me on how to be modest and generous. I hope one day that they make statue for Mitch right there on the corner of West 10th Street and 7th ave. Happy Birthday Mr. Mitchell Borden.

Regards,

Spike

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Monday - 2/13
Kate McGarry with
Keith Ganz & Gary Versace

Vocalist Kate McGarry is a true virtuso with a lovely range and repertoire of swinging jazz. She''ll be joined by guitarist Keith Ganz and pianist Gary Versace.

Doors @ 7:30 PM
Kate McGarry sets @ 8 PM & 9:30 PM
Stefano Doglioni "After-hours" @ 11 PM

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Tuesday - 2/14
Sheila Jordan & Steve Kuhn

Two jazz legends Sheila Jordan and pianist Steve Kuhn come in for a special night of duets. Be sure to reserve in advance!

Doors @ 7:30 PM
Sheila Jordan sets @ 8 PM & 9:30 PM
Mezzrow "Polite Jam Session" @ 11 PM

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Wednesday - 2/15
Glenn Zaleski & Phil Donkin

Join pianist Glenn Zaleski and bassist Phil Donkin for an evening of jazz duets.

Glenn Zaleski sets @ 8 PM & 9:30 PM
Tony Hewitt & Pete Malinverni
"After-hours" @ 11 PM

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Thursday - 2/16
Ben Wolfe & David Hazeltine Duo

Bassist Ben Wolfe has enjoyed a career at the top of his field. Tonight he has invited pianist David Hazeltine to join him for an evening of duets.

Ben Wolfe sets @ 8 PM & 9:30 PM
Spike Wilner "After-hours" @ 11 PM

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Friday & Saturday - 2/17-18
Jonny King with
Ed Howard & Nasheet Waits

Pianist Jonny King is a fleet fingered mondernist with a driving swing. He'll be joined this weekend with bassist Ed Howard and drummer Nasheet Waits.

Doors @ 7:30 PM
Jonny King sets @ 8 PM & 9:30 PM
2/17 - Ben Paterson "After-hours" @ 11 PM
2/18 - Mezzrow "After-hours" @ 11 PM

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Sunday - 2/19
An Afternoon with Dave Frank

Join NYC's own Dave Frank for a live solo concert and the taping of his next master class. Dave will be analyzing the classic recording of Elegie by the one and only Art Tatum. Massive fun with massive runs! Concert starts at 5, Tatum class at 6. Cost for all $20.Doors open at 4:30 PM

Doors @ 4:30 PM
Dave Frank Performance @ 5 PM
Art Tatum Masterclass @ 6 PM

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Sunday - 2/19
Joel Frahm with Spike Wilner & Neal Miner

Tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm is a beloved figure on the scene and one of the most creative voices. He'll be joined by pianist Spike Wilner and bassist Neal Miner.

Doors @ 7:30 PM
Joel Frahm sets @ 8 PM & 9:30 PM
Nick Hempton & Friends "After-hours" @ 11 PM

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THIS WEEK AT SMALLS
(a selection of featured shows)

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Monday - 2/13
Josh Lawrence "Color Theory"
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
with Josh Lawrence - Trumpet, Caleb Curtis - Alto Sax, Orrin Evans - Piano, Luques Curtis - Bass, Anwar Marshall - Drums

Monday - 2/13
The Ari Hoenig Trio
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
with Ari Hoenig - Drums, Gilad Hekselman - Guitar, Matt Penman - Bass

Tuesday - 2/14
The Jeremy Manasia Trio
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
with Jeremy Manasia - Piano, Mark Taylor - Alto Sax, Mike Karn - Bass

Tuesday - 2/14
The Steve Nelson Quintet
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
with Steve Nelson - Vibraphone, Angela Roberts - Vocalist, Rick Germanson - Piano, Charles Goold - Drums, Kioshi Kitagawa - Bass

Wednesday - 2/15
The Akiko Tsuruga Quartet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
with Akiko Tsuruga - Organ, Joe Magnarelli - Trumpet, Charlie Siger - Guitar, Joe Strasser - Drums

Wednesday - 2/15
The Harold Mabern Trio
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
with Harold Mabern - Piano, Joe Farnsworth - Drums

Thursday - 2/16
The Jeff Hirshfield Trio
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
with Jeff Hirshfield - Drums, Yago Vazquez - Piano, Scott Lee - Bass

Thursday - 2/16
The Carlos Abadie Quintet
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
with Carlos Abadie - Trumpet, Peter Zak - Piano, Clovis Nicolas - Bass, Luca Santaniello - Drums, Mike Troy - Alto Sax

Friday - 2/17
The Chuck Redd Quartet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
$20 for this show
with Chuck Redd - Vibraphone, Larry Fuller - Piano, Steve Williams - Drums

Saturday - 2/18
The Will and Peter Anderson Quintet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
$20 for this show
with Will Anderson - Alto Sax, Peter Anderson - Tenor Sax, Tadataka Unno - Piano, Clovis Nicolas - Bass, Phil Stewart - Drums

Friday & Saturday - 2/17-18
The Ken Peplowski Quartet
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
$20 for this show
with Ken Peplowski - Clarinet, Rossano Sportiello - Piano, Katie Thiroux - Bass, Matt Witek - Drums

Sunday - 2/19
The Lezlie Harrison Quartet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
with Lezlie Harrison - Vocals, Ben Paterson - Piano, Saul Rubin - Guitar, Anwar Marshall - Drums