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The New School Celebrates
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NEW YORK, January 16, 2009—The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music celebrates Black History Month with performances honoring the legacy of American jazz legend Charles Mingus directed by faculty members Diane Moser (February 11) and Andy McKee (March 26), and featuring alumni Becca Stevens and Lenart Krecic, as well as special guests Marcelino Feliciano, Vic Juris, Idris Muhammad and Ivan Renta. New School Jazz also continues its fifth anniversary celebration of Monday Nights at Sweet Rhythm, its weekly performance series at this Greenwich Village jazz club, with performances by Andy Milne and Gregoire Maret, Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, and others.
NEW SCHOOL JAZZ PRESENTS:
TRIBUTE TO CHARLES MINGUS
The New School Jazz Performance Space
5 West 13th Street, 5th Floor
General Admission: $10; Students with valid ID and seniors: Free
For more information contact 212.229.5488 or visit www.jazz.newschool.edu
Wednesday, February 11, 8:00 p.m.
IN THE SPIRIT OF MINGUS
In the first of two concerts in tribute to Charles Mingus, faculty member Diane Moser directs the New School Jazz Composers Big Band, with Diane Moser on piano, guest vocalist Marcelino Feliciano, and guest composer and New School alumnus Lenart Krecic. The Composers Big Band also features New School Jazz faculty member Andy Eulau, bass; Scott Neumann, drums; Larry Maltz, guitar; Ed Xiques, Tom Colao, Rob Middleton, Marty Fogel, Barbara Cifelli, saxophones; Erick Storckman, Ben Williams, Matt Haviland, Dennis Argul, trombones; Mike Spengler, Jim Cifelli, Steve Jankowski, Rob Henke, trumpets; and Schiller Desgrottes, video.
Thursday, March 26, 8:00 p.m.
MINGUS AH UM
New School Jazz faculty member Andy McKee directs this tribute to Mingus, celebrating his legendary album “Mingus Ah Um.” The performance features Andy McKee on bass, New School Jazz faculty member Vic Juris on guitar, Idris Muhammad on drums, New School Jazz alumna Becca Stevens on vocals, and Ivan Renta on tenor saxophone.
This series is made possible by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts; drum kits provided by Yamaha.
NEW SCHOOL JAZZ AT SWEET RHYTHM
Mondays, February 2, 9, 16 and 23. Sets at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Sweet Rhythm, 88 Seventh Avenue (between Bleecker and Grove Streets)
$10 cover + $10 food & drink minimum
For information, contact Sweet Rhythm at 212.255.3626.
February 2
Andy Milne and Gregoire Maret
A performance featuring New School Jazz faculty member and pianist Andy Milne, and New School Jazz alumnus Gregoire Maret, harmonica. Milne is one of the most important and respected young voices in jazz today. Maret has recorded and performed with some of the legends and upcoming stars in jazz and contemporary music. Some of his performing and recording credits include recordings with Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, and Max Roach.
February 9
The New School Jazz Charles Mingus Ensemble, directed by Andy McKee
New School Jazz faculty member Andy McKee directs an ensemble featuring Jack Ramsey, piano; Brian Kesley, bass; Darrell Smith, drums; Justin Matthews, guitar; Richard Savage, tenor saxophone; Paolo Sapia, alto saxophone; and Montana Agte-Studier, flute.
February 16
The New School Jazz Rhythm and Blues Ensemble, directed by Bernard “Pretty” Purdie
New School Jazz faculty member and blue great Bernard “Pretty” Purdie directs an ensemble featuring Mike Stein, piano; Thana Pavelic, vocals; Brianna Thomas, vocals, Annette Lovtangen, vocals, and others.
February 23
Melanie Charles Quintet
New School Jazz student Melanie Charles and her Quintet perform Negro spirituals, gospel, jazz, and rhythm & blues.
The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music is the musical manifestation of The New School and its legacy. Steeped in progressive tradition while moving forward into new frontiers of sound and experimentation, New School Jazz is a rarity among conservatory music schools. For more information, visit www.jazz.newschool.edu.
All events are subject to change. For more information, the public can contact The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music at 212.229.5896 x4591 or visit www.jazz.newschool.edu.
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