SmallsLIVE/Mezzrow Newsletter, May 6th

SmallsLIVE/Mezzrow Newsletter

May 6th, 2019

Another wonderful four nights with pianist Denny Zeitlin. Gorgeous music and a great vibe. This year we decided to stream it live to our Facebook page and utilize that platform. As the stream went up I monitored the comments I was seeing as folks watched the live broadcast. "Hello from New Zealand", "Loving it from the UK", "Hello from Bordeaux, France", "watching from Seattle". Truly world-wide, a global audience of wonderfully appreciative people tuning into our tiny club with the grainy video cameras and the other-worldly music. Smalls and our music a focus and a haven for people over the world through the power of our stream. We believe that this music is and can be a force for world-peace - a linking of like minded people across the globe.

Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the clubs - your clubs!

Peace,

Spike

Monday - 5/6
Larry Ham, Lee Hudson & Tom Melito

Pianist Larry Ham is a be-bop veteran with a great jazz feeling and deep knowledge. He brings Lee Hudson on bass and Tom Melito on drums for an evening of trio.

Doors @ 7 PM
Seatings at 7:30 and 9 PM
Guitarist Pasquale Grasso @ 10:30 PM

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Tuesday - 5/7
Libby York, Michael Kanan & Neal Miner

Vocalist Libby York has a love for the American Songbook and has a great jazz feeling. As described by the New Yorker, she is "a gifted and experienced singer whose warm tone and sharp sense of humor bolster her restrained artistry." Join her and her trio featuring pianist Michael Kanan and bassist Neal Miner.

Doors @ 7 PM
Seatings at 7:30 and 9 PM
Vocalist Naama Gheber @ 10:30 PM

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Wednesday - 5/8
Myron Walden with Strings feat. Jon Cowherd

Woodwind master Myron Walden has been a longtime creative force on the jazz scene. Best known for his work in Brian Blade's "Fellowship" - with him tonight will be Jon Cowherd on piano, Yoojin Park on violin, as well as several special guests for an evening in our acoustic lounge.

Doors @ 7 PM
Seatings at 7:30 and 9 PM
Pianist Nick Masters @ 10:30 PM

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Thursday - 5/9
Tadataka Unno, Danton Boller & Jason Brown

Pianist Tadataka Unno has become more and more in demand as a sidemen for stellar performers such as Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Cobb, Winard Harper, Clifton Anderson and many others. He has an elegant approach and supple touch. Join him and his trio featuring Danton Boller on bass and Jason Brown on drums..

Doors @ 7 PM
Seatings at 7:30 and 9 PM
Spike Wilner & Pasquale Grasso @ 10:30 PM

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Friday & Saturday - 5/10-5/11
Harry Allen, Spike Wilner & Vince Dupont
Tenor saxophonist Harry Allen has a sultry sound and an easy, swinging feel. A master of the American Songbook. Join him and his trio featuring Spike Wilner on piano and Vince Dupont on bass for a weekend in our acoustic lounge.

Doors @ 7 PM
Seatings at 7:30 PM and 9 PM
5/10 - Pianist Eden Ladin @ 10:30 PM
5/11 - Pianist Greg Murphy @ 10:30 PM

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5/11 - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE

Sunday - 5/12
Solo Piano Salon - No Cover

Join pianist Spike Wilner for an afternoon of solo piano, there is no cover charge for this event.

Doors @ 4:30 PM
Spike Wilner from 5 PM until 6:45 PM

Sunday - 5/12
Simona Premazzi, Joe Martin & Eric McPherson

Simona Premazzi is a talented improvisor and composer. Join her and her trio featuring Joe Martin on bass and Eric McPherson on drums.

Doors @ 7 PM
Seatings at 7:30 and 9 PM
Panas Athanatos & Friends @ 10:30 PM

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Monday - 5/6
Ari Hoenig & Edmar Castaneda Duo
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
with Ari Hoenig - Drums, Edmar Castaneda - Harp

Monday - 5/6
John Escreet Quartet
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
with John Escreet - Piano, Logan Richardson - Alto Sax, Harish Raghavan - Bass, Nasheet Waits - Drums

Monday - 5/6
Sean Mason Trio "After-hours"
1 AM to close
with Sean Mason - Piano

Tuesday - 5/7
Justin Robinson Quartet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
with Justin Robinson - Alto Sax, Tadataka Unno - Piano, Santi Debriano - Bass, Taru Alexander - Drums

Tuesday - 5/7
Jon Beshay Quartet
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
with Jon Beshay - Tenor Sax, Davis Whitfield - Piano, George Delancey - Bass, Curtis Nowosad - Drums

Tuesday - 5/7
Malik McLaurine Trio "After-hours"
1 AM to close
with Malik McLaurine - Bass, Julius Rodriguez - Piano

Wednesday & Thursday - 5/8-5/9
Jure Pukl Group
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
with Jure Pukl - Tenor Sax, Charles Altura - Guitar, Joel Ross - Vibraphone, Matt Brewer - Bass, Kweku Sumbry - Drums

Wednesday - 5/8
Dan Aran's New York Family
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
with Dan Aran - Drums, Itai Kriss - Flute, Peter Bernstein - Guitar, Adam Birnbaum - Piano, Luke Sellick - Bass, Marcos Lopez - Percussion

Wednesday - 5/8
"After-hours" Jam Session
1 AM to close

Thursday - 5/9
Benny Benack Band
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
with Benny Benack - Trumpet, Michael Stephenson - Tenor Sax, Raviv Markovitz - Bass, Joe Peri - Drums

Thursday - 5/9
Jonathan Thomas Trio "After-hours"
1 AM to close
with Jonathan Thomas - Piano

Friday & Saturday - 5/10-5/11
Quincy Davis Sextet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
$20 for this show
with Quincy Davis - Drums, Philip Dizack - Trumpet, Myron Walden - Alto Sax, Melissa Aldana - Tenor Sax, Aaron Goldberg - Piano, Ricky Rodriguez - Bass

Friday & Saturday - 5/10-5/11
Greg Glassman Quintet
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
$20 for this show
with Greg Glassman - Trumpet, Stacy Dillard - Tenor Sax, Jeremy Manasia - Piano, Joseph Lepore - Bass, Jason Brown - Drums

Friday - 5/10
Corey Wallace DUBtet "After-hours"
1 AM to close
with Corey Wallace - Trombone

Saturday - 5/11
Philip Harper Quintet "After-hours"
1 AM to close
with Philip Harper - Trumpet

Sunday - 5/12
Alex Hoffman Quintet
Sets at 7:30 PM & 9 PM
with Alex Hoffman - Tenor Sax, Emanuele Basentini - Guitar, Gregory Chen - Piano, Neal Miner - Bass, Scott Lowrie - Drums

Sunday - 5/12
Alex Norris Quintet
Sets at 10:30 PM & 12 AM
with Alex Norris - Trumpet, Ari Ambrose - Tenor Sax, Jeremy Manasia - Piano, Paul Gill - Bass, Brian Floody - Drums

Sunday - 5/12
Hillel Salem & Alon Near "After-hours"
1 AM to close
with Hillel Salem - Trumpet, Alon Near - Bass

Photo credit : Williams Brown, Jimmy Katz, Michelle Watts, Till Bronnen and others