The Summer 2010 issue of Jazziz features reviews of David S. Ware’s Saturnian (solo saxophones vol. 1) on AUM Fidelity and the Peter Madsen Trio’s The Litchfield Suite on Playscape Recordings. “As always,” writes reviewer Phil Freeman, “Ware travels outward…
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Mario Pavone Orange Double Tenor At Litchfield Jazz Festival August 7th
July 7, 2010 – 7:33 am
One month from tonight, veteran bassist/composer Mario Pavone will perform at the Litchfield Jazz Festival with his newest ensemble, Orange Double Tenor. The group, which features trumpeter Dave Ballou, tenor saxophonists Tony Malaby and Jimmy Greene, pianist Peter Madsen and…
Michael Musillami On The Jazz Session
July 1, 2010 – 8:23 am
Veteran guitarist/composer and Playscape Recordings founder Michael Musillami is Jason Crane’s guest on the latest episode of The Jazz Session. The 35-minute interview focuses on Musillami’s latest release, Old Tea (Playscape Recordings), but also touches on numerous other topics, including his…
Playscape Recordings To Release The Ted Rosenthal Trio’s Impromptu September 28th
June 23, 2010 – 7:44 am
On September 28th, Playscape Recordings will officially welcome back New York-based pianist/composer Ted Rosenthal to its roster with Impromptu (PSR#122109), his first recording for the label since 2002. This release finds Rosenthal’s two year-old trio, featuring bassist Noriko Ueda and…
Mario Pavone At Cornelia Street Café Tonight And Tomorrow
June 8, 2010 – 7:53 am
Tonight at New York’s Cornelia Street Café, veteran bassist/composer Mario Pavone and his new sextet, Orange Double Tenor, will present the world premiere of ARC SUITE T/PI T/PO, a suite of original compositions commissioned by Chamber Music America’s 2009 New Jazz Works: Commissioning…
Peter Madsen Trio At Firehouse 12 Tonight
June 4, 2010 – 9:11 am
Veteran pianist/composer Peter Madsen and his trio, featuring bassist Andy McKee and drummer Gerald Cleaver, will perform two sets tonight at New Haven’s Firehouse 12 as part of the venue’s 2010 Spring Jazz Series. The group will be celebrating its…
This Month In AAJ-NY: Eric Hofbauer, Peter Madsen Trio and David S. Ware
June 1, 2010 – 8:50 am
The June issue of AllAboutJazz-New York features reviews of Eric Hofbauer’s American Fear (Creative Nation Music) and the Peter Madsen Trio’s The Litchfield Suite (Playscape Recordings), as well as a feature article about David S. Ware discussing his current health…
Firehouse 12 To Present The Peter Madsen Trio June 4th
May 5, 2010 – 7:11 am
On Friday, June 4th, Firehouse 12‘s fifth annual Spring Jazz Series will present the penultimate event of the season, a two-set performance veteran pianist/composer Peter Madsen and his working trio. The group, featuring longtime Madsen collaborators Andy McKee (bass) and…
Michael Musillami Trio + 3 At The Local 269 Tonight
May 3, 2010 – 8:22 am
Tonight, the Michael Musillami Trio, with special guests Ralph Alessi (trumpet), Michaël Attias (alto saxophone) and Matt Moran (vibraphone), will celebrate its new release, Old Tea (Playscape Recordings), as part of RUCMA’s weekly Evolving Voice/Evolving Music Series at The Local…
Hartford Courant: Michael Musillami Trio’s Old Tea (Playscape Recordings)
May 1, 2010 – 9:23 am
Longtime Hartford Courant jazz columnist Owen McNally explores the story behind guitarist/composer Michael Musillami’s latest release, Old Tea (Playscape Recordings), in a feature article published today. “More than just a requiem,” McNally writes, “Musillami’s compositions are simultaneously a lamentation for…