Artist: Sebastian Schunke
Title: Genesis, Mystery and Magic
Label: Nwog Records
Genre: jazz/latin jazz
CD Review by Matt Cole
Genesis, Mystery, and Magic is the sixth album from Berlin-based pianist and composer Sebastian Schunke. Joining him on this effort are Alex Sipiagan on trumpet and flugelhorn; Nils Wogram (who I was glad to see, having much enjoyed his 2012 Septet album Complete Soul); Hans Glawischnig on bass, Diego Pinera on drums, and Pernell Saturnino on percussion.
Date: Monday, February 24, 2014
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Drom (85 Avenue A, NY, NY 10009, 212- 777-1157)
Ticket: free
Genre: vintage standards white-hot with classic French, Latin and American jazz standards from the 1920s, 30s and 40s.
6-piece jazz ensemble Carte Blanche keeps vintage standards white-hot with classic French, Latin and American jazz standards from the 1920s, 30s and 40s.
Carte Blanche has become a familiar late-night act at New York’s most popular speakeasies and music venues: from Chinatown’s well-hidden Apotheke to the LES staple Rockwood Music Hall, the 6-piece ensemble in white silk and sequins has gathered a following who love them for their look as much as their commitment to preserving the standards of a bygone era. The group frequently charms the discerning show-goers of the popular show “Sleep No More” as the surprise act on the stage of the Manderley Bar- the secret bar at the back of the show. Continue reading
February 21, 2014
The international movement to free political prisoner Russell Maroon Shoatz from solitary confinement has achieved an historic victory: on Thursday, February 20, 2014, Maroon stepped into general population for the first time in 22 years. There is no doubt; this is a PEOPLE’S VICTORY!
The coordinated efforts of Scientific Soul Sessions (SSS) and the Campaign to Free Russell Maroon Shoatz – particularly those organized groups in NYC, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia – showed the true power of the people. When SSS (a multigenerational collective of revolutionaries prefiguring a new society and working directly with the lessons laid out by Maroon) sparked this international movement three years ago, Maroon’s name was hardly known beyond a small circle of dedicated prisoner rights activists. Over the past years – on the political, artistic, and cultural fronts – we have seen the founding of the Campaign, the funding and initial coordination of Maroon’s Legal Team, the publication of Maroon’s collected essays, and the organization of countless events and soul sessions across the US.
Date: January 13, 2014
Venue: Clemente Soto Velez Center (NY)
Text by Dawoud Kringle
Venue: Bar Next Door (NY)
Date: February 10, 2014
Review by Dawoud Kringle
On a winter night The Multi Organic Trio appeared at the Bar Next Door, a quiet out of the way place in the village. The Multi-Organic Trio is comprised of Nora McCarthy (vocals), Aruan Ortiz (keyboard), Ratzo Harris (bass), and Jorge Sylvester (sax)
Nora McCarthy (photo courtesy of Nora McCarthy )
