The NYC WINTER JAZZFEST turns 10 years old in 2014. In celebration of this milestone Winter Jazzfest is expanding to five nights from January 7th through January 11th. The festival will be presented in 9 different venues and will feature over 90 different groups including over 400 musicians. Winter Jazzfest upholds the continued mission to showcase top quality jazz to industry professionals, avid jazz fans, and new audiences.
Winter Jazzfest was established in 2005 with the goal of introducing underexposed artists – those that impacted the jazz scene of that period — to professional presenters attending the Arts Presenters Conference (APAP). At that time, jazz groups were underrepresented, although they were (and remain) culturally essential to the continued development and future of the music and audiences. Winter Jazzfest is pleased to continue our mission of offering a forum for presenters and music enthusiasts to experience and support the future of jazz.
In its ten years of existence, Winter Jazzfest has showcased artists including Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris, The Bad Plus, David Murray, Jason Moran, Meshell Ndegeocello, John Medeski, Nels Cline, Marc Ribot, Don Byron, Dave Douglas, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Nicholas Payton and artists that have gone on to perform in concert halls, performing arts centers, festivals and prominent clubs around the world such as Vijay Iyer, Anat Cohen, Robert Glasper, JD Allen, Gretchen Parlato, Jenny Scheinman, Jonathan Batiste, Kneebody, So Percussion, Darcy James Argue, Ambrose Akinmusire, Amir Elsaffar, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Mary Halvorson, and hundreds more that, today, thrive in a richer and more energized music scene.
In this 10th Anniversary Year, Winter Jazzfest is pleased to welcome back artists that performed in past seasons, including a special piano duo show at The Town Hall with Robert Glasper and Jason Moran as part of the Blue Note 75th Anniversary series. Another highlighted returning artist is drummer Bobby Previte, performing TERMINALS with fellow Winter Jazzfest alums Nels Cline, John Medeski and So Percussion (just announced). The Revive Big Band returns to Winter Jazzfest, this time performing a preview of a show they will perform at Central Park SummerStage in Summer 2014 featuring the music of Blue Note Records. Other returning groups performing on the two-day multi-venue Winter Jazzfest Marathon include Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog, Mary Halvorson, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Darcy James Argue, Keren Ann, Burnt Sugar, Don Byron, Elliott Sharp, 3rd Eye 4tet: McPherson, Waits, Burton, Hurt (a new formation of Aethereal Base and reunion of Cause & Effect), Gretchen Parlato and many others.
Finally, we’re thrilled to welcome Henry Threadgill, who will be making his debut appearance at Winter Jazzfest with the world premiere of his “Ensemble Double-Up”, Led by Threadgill and featuring Jason Moran and David Virelles on pianos, Curtis McDonald and Roman Filiu on altos, Christopher Hoffman on cello, Jose Davila on tuba and Craig Weinrib on trap drums, honoring his dear friend and WJF esteemed past festival participant, Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris (who passed on January 29th, 2013), in his composition written for the occasion, “Old Locks and Irregular Verbs”, which will take place at the historic Judson Church on Saturday, January 11th.
The 2014 Winter Jazzfest includes partnerships and support from Blue Note Records 75th Anniversary, Central Park SummerStage, Revive Music Group, Okeh Records “The Sound of Next”, Sixpoint Brewery and Search & Restore.
A five-night Full Festival Pass is available for purchase now for $95 (full value is $125). All other ticket options for single night shows and the two-night marathon pass (Jan 10 and 11) are also available now, more details below.
Winter Jazzfest welcomes all Arts Presenter conference badge-holders to obtain a single discounted Two-Day Marathon Pass to the 2014 WINTER JAZZFEST (good for Jan 10 & 11) by emailing rsvp@winterjazzfest.
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2014 WINTER JAZZFEST GENERAL SCHEDULE
Tuesday January 7th, 8pm
WJF10 Kickoff:
Bobby Previte’s TERMINALS feat. So Percussion, John Medeski, and Nels Cline
Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St NYC
$10 – Individual tickets
This night is made possible with support from Six Point Brewery
Wednesday January 8th, 8pm
WJF10 Blue Note Records 75th Anniversary Concert:
featuring ROBERT GLASPER & JASON MORAN
w/ special guests Ravi Coltrane, Bilal, Eric Harland, and Alan Hampton
The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street NYC
$45 / $35 / $25 – Individual tickets
Thursday January 9th, 7pm
WJF10 SummerStage Showcase:
NYC Winter Jazzfest & SummerStage present Revive Big Band, celebrating Blue Note Records 75th Anniversary featuring
Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bilal, and more!
Plus The Wallace Roney OrchestraPerforming Wayne Shorter’s “Universe”, “Twin Dragon” and “Legend”
Never released music written for Miles Davis, conducted by David Weiss
Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St NYC
$15 ADV / $18 DOS – Individual tickets on sale November 16th 2013
Friday January 10th, 6pm – 4am
Saturday January 11th, 6pm – 4am
WJF10 NYC Winter Jazzfest Marathon
80+ Groups performing in 9 venues over 2 nights
Le Poisson Rouge / Judson Church / NYU Law / Blue Note / Groove / Zinc Bar / Bitter End / Subculture / Bowery Electric
edited… Schedule To Be Announced soon…
$35 1-Day Pass / $55 2-Day Pass – Individual tickets on sale November 16th 2013
2014 WINTER JAZZFEST PARTICIPATING VENUES
Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street NYC
Judson Church, 55 Washington Square South NYC
The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street NYC
Blue Note, 131 West 3rd St, NYC
Groove, 125 Macdougal St, NYC
NYU Law, 40 Washington Square South NYC
Zinc Bar, 82 West 3rd Street NYC
The Bitter End, 147 Bleecker Street NYC
Subculture, 45 Bleecker Street NYC
Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery NYC
2014 WINTER JAZZFEST TICKETING OPTIONS
Full Festival Pass – $95:
The Full Festival Pass includes:
– Admission to the Jan 7th WJF Kickoff show at LPR w/ Bobby Previte’s TERMINALS feat. So Percussion, John Medeski and Nels Cline
– Orchestra seat/ticket for Jan 8th Blue Note 75th Anniv show at Town Hall w/ Jason Moran, Robert Glasper and guests
– Admission to the Jan 9th SummerStage showcase at LPR w/ Revive Big Band and guests
– A 2-Day WJF Marathon Pass featuring over 80 groups at 8 different venues
Individual Tickets & Marathon Passes:
Jan 7 – $10
Jan 8 – $45 Orchestra Section, Balcony Boxes Seats / $35 Balcony Seats / $25 Upper Balcony Seats
Jan 9 – $15 ADV, $18 DOS
Jan 10/11 – $35 1-day / $55 2-day
APAP Delegate Discounted Admission:
(RSVP Required for verification and discount codes)
If you are a 2014 registered APAP delegate you have the opportunity to attend the 2014 NYC Winter Jazzfest Marathon at a reduced price, please rsvp@winterjazzfest.com
Tentative Lineup (subject to change)…
*just added
3rd Eye 4tet: McPherson, Waits, Burton, Hurt
ABRAXAS – John Zorn’s Book of Angels by Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Angelika Niescier
Antoine Roney Trio featuring Kojo
Aruan Ortiz Orbiting Quartet
Ben Goldberg’s Unfold Ordinary Mind
Ben Holmes Quartet
Ben Wendel Quartet
Big Chief Donald Harrison & Congo Square Nation
Big Yuki
Blue Cranes
Bobby Previte’s TERMINALS feat. John Medeski, Nels Cline & So Percussion
Burnt Sugar Arkestra Review with Melvin Van Peebles, Vernon Reid & Rebellum
Ches Smith Trio
Chris Lightcap & Bigmouth
Chris Morrissey Quartet
Craig Handy
Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society
Dawn of Midi
Don Byron’s Six Musician Group
Dr. Lonnie Smith *
Elliott Sharp’s Orchestra Carbon
Endangered Blood
Erik Friedlander’s Bonebridge
EYEBONE w/ Nels Cline and Jim Black *
Freedom Party DJ Herbert Holler
Gary Bartz Quartet & Friends
Gizmo w/ special guest Casey Benjamin
Gregoire Maret w/ Terri Lyne Carrington
Gretchen Parlato
Helado Negro
Henry Threadgill’s ‘Ensemble Double-Up’ In Remembrance of Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris
Howard Johnson & Gravity
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
James Brandon Lewis
Jamie Baum Septet+
Jason Moran
Jazz Passengers
Jeff “Tain” Watts & Lionel Loueke
The Jeff Ballard Trio w/ Lionel Loueke and Miguel Zenon
Jon Irabagon Trio
Keren Ann
Kris Bowers Group
Lakecia Benjamin & Soul Squad
Marc Cary’s Focus Trio
Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog w/ Mary Halvorson
Mark Guiliana’s Beat Music
Mark Helias Open Loose
Mary Halvorson Septet
Matt Ulery’s Loom
Matt Wilson *
Matthew Shipp Trio
Meklit
Melissa Aldana & Crash Trio
Michele Rosewoman’s New Yor-Uba
Miles Okazaki Quartet
Morgan James
Mostly Other People Do The Killing
Mother Falcon
Nat Baldwin
Nate Wooley’s Seven Storey Mountain
NEXT Collective
Nir Felder
No BS! Brass
Otis Brown III f. Special Guests
Peter Brötzmann
Ralph Alessi Baida Quartet
Raul Midon
Ravi Coltrane
Rene Marie
Revive Big Band
Robert Glasper
Roman Diaz & Midnight Rumba
Roomful of Teeth
Round Robin Duets
Roy Hargrove Quintet
Rudy Royston 303
Sharel Cassity Quintet
Slavic Soul Party! plays Ellington: the Far East Suite
Somi
Sylvie Courvoisier – Mark Feldman Duo
Takuya Kuroda
Ted Poor Quartet
Theo Croker
Thiefs
TILLERY featuring Rebecca Martin, Gretchen Parlato and Becca Stevens
Tim Berne Snakeoil
Tongues in Trees
Tony Malaby’s Tamarindo
Trio Feral
Wallace Roney Orchestra
Wicked Knee *
Zee Avi
+ more to be announced soon…
