Trio M Feb. 2, at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
This Thursday, Feb. 2, Athenaeum Jazz concludes its winter concert series with an all too rare performance by the critically acclaimed collaborative ensemble known as Trio M. The trio is comprised of forward-leaning pianist Myra Melford, NYC drum veteran Matt …
Jazz 88 All-Stars at the Liberty Hall Theatre
Last night, another in a an excellent series of monthly jazz concerts was produced by the folks at Liberty Theatre at Paradise Village. This time, the featured act was the KSDS Jazz 88.3 All Stars, loaded with some of San …
In search of a new home for Dizzy's
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the one-man cultural juggernaut behind San Diego's most vibrant jazz venue, Chuck Perrin, received an e-mail from a San Diego Wine & Culinery Center Sales Consultant informing him that the grand piano loaned to him by …
Danny Weller, Jeff Miles, Joshua White, Jens Kuross deliver "Third Story"
Third Story is the name of the collaborative group comprised of double bass phenomenon Danny Weller, guitarist Jeff Miles, pianist Joshua White and LA drummer, Jens Kuross. Weller and Miles live in Brooklyn, N.Y. now, but both are from San …
Danny Green: "With You In Mind"
San Diego pianist/composer Danny Green released this album in 2009, and it won a SDMA music award that year, but I didn't get my hands on it until a few weeks ago, after his solid quartet performance at UCSD's "The …
Ian Tordella Quintet rocks the house at 98 Bottles
Tenor saxophonist Ian Tordella assembled a quintet of some of San Diego's finest musicians for his gig at the increasingly vital venue,98 Bottles's "The Back Room." Fronting an unusual format of two electric guitarists, Tordella's concept drove the packed house …
Turetzky's tango experience in Little Italy
The "Godfather" of San Diego contrabass, Bert Turetzky played at 98 Bottles last night, with his chamber ensemble featuring wife Nancy Turetzky on flutes, Alyze Dreiling Hammer on violin, Francesca Savage on viola, and Lorie Kirkell on cello, playing the …
Steve Reich's Music For 18 Musicians at UCSD
Last night at UCSD, Art Power, and the department of music's , Wednesday @ 7 opened the 2012 concert season with a triumphant performance of legendary 20th Century Classical composer Steve Reich's works, including his groundbreaking, "Music For 18 Musicians." …
This week @ 98 Bottles: Turetzky plays Piazolla, plus Ian Tordella's Quintet
Chuck Perrin and Dizzy's are partnering again for a performance held in The Back Room at 98 Bottles in Little Italy, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m. Contrabass pioneer Bert Turetzky will perform an evening of music composed by Astor Piazolla, …
Paul Keeling Sells Out 98 Bottles
Chuck Perrin and Dizzy's first production in The Back Room at 98 Bottles, featured former San Diegan and current Vancouver pianist Paul Keeling, performing with local stalwarts Rob Thorsen on bass and Duncan Moore on drums. Apparently word got out …
Bennink/Oliver/Dresser/Dessen make magic in La Jolla
Last night's Friday 13th Improvisers Summit (featuring Han Bennink) at the Neurosciences Institute was a wildly successful affair, by any criteria. Bennink is a that rare performer who can set off waves of laughter, while playing explosive and uncompromising music. …
Danny Green Quartet Live at the Loft
Add Danny Green to the list of great pianists living and working in San Diego County. Green is a young musician with impeccable chops who has staked out his own personal improvising aesthetic, (heavy on the music of South America), …
Athenaeum Jazz: Pilc/Moutin/Hoenig Sold Out Jan. 13
Athenaeum Jazz is kicking off a terrific series of concerts for the Winter of 2012, starting out Jan. 13, with a rare West Coast appearance by the Pilc/ Moutin/ Hoenig trio, at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, (1008 Wall …
Fusion: Vinny Golia Style
LA multi-wind master Vinny Golia is on a roll lately, recording excellent compositions with a wide variety of musicians, and knocking them out of the park, like Barry Bonds after a trip to the restroom. Here, on his own label, …
Dutch Drum Legend Han Bennink in La Jolla Jan. 13
Jan. 13, at the Neurosciences Institute in La Jolla, represents the opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime jazz experience for San Diego music fans. FIRDAY THE 13th IMPROVISERS SUMMIT. That's what they are calling this group led by the legendary Dutch drummer …
Vancouver Pianist Paul Keeling @ 98 Bottles
Former San Diego pianist Paul Keeling is in town from his home in Canada, and is slated to perform at 98 Bottles in Little Italy on Jan. 14. Appearing with Keeling will be Rob Thorsen on double bass and Duncan …
Saxophonist Ian Tordella raising funds for new CD
"The new record is called Tragic Comedy, and we're doing a fundraiser for it on Indiegogo," says San Diego tenor saxophonist Ian Tordella. "It's going well. I'm trying to raise $4,000 to fund the whole project, I initially set the …
A Meeting of the Spirits at Dizzy's
Last night's concert at Dizzy's was a special affair, indeed. Before an absolute standing-room-only crowd, tenor saxophonist Daniel Jackson, trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos. pianist Joshua White, bassist Marshall Hawkins, with special guests, alto saxophonist Charles McPherson, and flautist Lori Bell delivered, …
The International Top Ten Jazz Releases 2011
These are the ten best CDs to cross my path in 2011, regardless of geography. Some of them were recorded in New York, LA, and Portugal. Even still, the San Diego connection remains strong. Bert Turetzky, Mark Dresser, Peter Sprague …
Top Ten San Diego Jazz Recordings 2011
San Diego is home to a large number of world-class jazz musicians. The talent pool is deep here. Three of the top-ten local recordings are also represented on my top-ten discs from anywhere (see tomorrow's Top Ten Global releases). Top …