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| First-ever Brooklyn Jazz Series at DUMBO's Water St. The first-ever Brooklyn Jazz Series will kick-off with a special pre-series, jazz showcase on Sunday, September 18th starting at 12 noon in Water Street Restaurant’s 8, 000 sq. ft. duplex venue. The Sunday, September 18th music showcase will consist of the best, diversified selections from Brooklyn’s world-class jazz community. Although there is no admission charge to the kick-off, the event will be conducting a Red Cross fundraiser for their efforts with the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Attendees are encouraged to contribute to this effort. “We’re excited to bring some of Brooklyn’s best jazz musicians, Marcus Strickland and Rudresh Mahanthappa and Mark Turner, together under one roof, where jazz lovers can listen to the soulful tunes and musicians can jam together, ” says organizer and spokesperson for the Brooklyn Jazz Series, Jeffrey Rodman. “We will have the best musicians performing every week. Rarely does anyone get to enjoy such standards of Brooklyn Jazz performances, where Trio’s and Quartet’s will be tootin’ their horns and banging on the piano, bringing the best of Jazz to the century old buildings and cobblestone streets of D.U.M.B.O.” The Sunday opening is the first of the Brooklyn Jazz Series which continues the following Wednesday, September 21 at 8 p.m. The Brooklyn Jazz Series will commence every Wednesday for 10 consecutive weeks, with its finale on November 23rd, in the UnderWater Lounge. The UnderWater Lounge is located underneath the Water Street Restaurant. Information on the Brooklyn Jazz Series’ Opening Showcase on Sunday, Sept 18th is as follow (Featured musicians, record label company, ): Marcus Strickland Quartet (Fresh Sound New Talent) playing from 1:00 p.m.http://marcusstrickland.com“If Marcus Strickland's blossoming artistry were judged on his sound alone, he would merit the attention of the jazz community. That he is also a thoughtful composer and galvanizing force for a crack quartet of spirited young musicians are all the more reason to watch his every move. ...What’s most exciting about At Last is that it marks the arrival of a remarkable young saxophonist and one of the best new quartets in jazz. The telepathy between these players is not to be missed.” ”He has gained professional & artistic integrity through experiences with The Carnegie Hall Big Band, The Mingus Band, the Village Vangaurd Band, Tom Harrell Big Band, Milt Jackson Big Band, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra & Reggie Workman's African American Legacy Band.” “Marcus currently plays with the Roy Haynes Quartet, Lonnie Plaxico Group, and Jeff 'Tain' Watts.” Ken Hohman (AllAboutjazz.com) Rudresh Mahanthappa Quartet (Pi Recordings) playing from 2:45 p.m.http://www.rudreshm.com”If there is one particular attribute that could be singled out about Mahanthappa as a player, it is his control. He can sustain a flurry of notes that bite and chew, without toppling into excess. He sees the light and heads toward it and, when in the open, unravels his imagination, without getting burned or blinded.” Jerry D’Souza said about Rudresh Mahanthappa. Mark Turner Trio (Warner Brothers) A horde of promising young sax players has emerged in the 1990s, but only a few players have begun to find their voices. Mark Turner is one young saxman who’s Muse has kept pace with his talent.” “Unlike the majority of young reed players, Turner is not so intent on dazzling us with technique. He's smart enough to be subtle, and his vision takes in the total ensemble. Most of his solos sound like conversations rather than monologues, and most are played at the high end of the tenor sax register.” “Like Coltrane, Turner started out on alto before he switched to tenor. The young saxman has a very warm tone and an almost spiritual feel for his instrument, qualities that have earned him great respect among his peers. Mark Turner stands with James Carter, Joshua Redman and Chris Potter as one of the most talented — and focused — post-bop saxophonists to emerge in the 1990s.” Ed Kopp said about Mark Turner. For the first-time ever, Strickland, Mahanthappa and Turner will partake in a JAM SESSION which would start approximately 5:45 p.m. and continue long enough to make the audience’s feet tired and put a big smile on everyone’s face. Chase Greye of the “Greye Faye Thierey Trio” will be the emcee for Sunday and for the Brooklyn Jazz Series on Wednesdays. The Greye Faye Thierey Trio will also be performing on Sunday and throughout the Series. “On the Sunday, September 18 showcase and the Brooklyn Jazz Series every Wednesdays, we are encouraging all Jazz musicians to bring their instruments so that they may partake in the JAM SESSIONS that will commence after the featured acts complete their sets, ” adds Jeffrey Rodman. Chase Greye will be coordinating the Wednesday events and musicians who wish to be included in the Series may reach Greye through info@waterstreetrestaurant.com. Early birds and late party revelers will also be able to enjoy Water Street Restaurant’s lunch and dinner menu with plenty of ice, cold Budweiser. Located in Brooklyn’s D.U.M.B.O. (an acronym for the neighborhood Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), the Water Street Restaurant & Lounge is accessible by the A & C trains to High Street; the F train to York Street; and the #2 train to Clark Street. By car, jazz lovers should take Old Fulton Street to Front Street to Main and Water Streets. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |