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| Bob Stewart and Adam Makowicz at Merkin Concert Hall Bob Stewart and Adam Makowicz with Virgil Scott and his 16-piece jazz orchestra and The Tedd Firth Trio will play at Merkin Concert Hall, New York September 17. "Adam Makowicz has been compared with Art Tatum, Erroll Garner and Teddy Wilson, honored by jazz publications and toasted all over Europe as a genius ... Mr. Makowicz' fiery style, his firm chording and rapid Tatum-esque right hand phrasing, make him more than deserving of the accolades he has received"--Jim Fusilli, Wall Street Journal "He is the most astonishingly gifted improviser to come along in decades"--Detroit News "Rod Stewart, Cindy Lauper and others are turning to the "Great American Song Book" because it contains the best popular songs ever written. But Bob Stewart got there first, knows them inside out and has the type voice that they were written for"--Ron Bierman, RamblesS "Bob Stewart is more than a style crooner--he is a superb singer. He has impeccable taste, unerring musicianship, a high degree of sensitivity to a lyric and a way of phrasing that has roots in the big band days"--Johnny Adams, Monterey County Post write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |