That’s right. As the heading states, Miles Okazaki played from memory all 66 of Thelonious Monk’s compositions at The Jazz Gallery on Broadway and 27th Street in New York. Without accompaniment. After two years of work and planning. The responsibility for preparing and performing such an event was entirely Okazaki’s. …
2017-2018 Season highlights include: • World premieres of new works by Darcy James Argue and Anthony Coleman • Monk’s Dream: Thelonious Monk at 100 with T.S. Monk • Manteca: Dizzy Gillespie and the Birth of Latin Jazz celebrating Gillespie’s centennial • Residency featuring Matana Roberts • Music of Jerry Bergonzi …
Nine-Track Opus Includes Three Originals + Renditions of Classics By Monk, McCoy Tyner, Oliver Nelson, Joni Mitchell and Miles Davis Vocalizations and Accompaniment from Guitarist RON SATTERFIELD Record Release Show July 15 at Dizzy’s in San Diego, CA San Diego, CA: On July 14, 2017, virtuoso flutist, composer/arranger, and …
‘Brooklyn Dreaming’ Is Bell’s 9th Album Renditions of Classics By Monk, Mingus and Earle Hagen Quartet Includes Pianist Tamir Hendelman, Bassist Katie Thiroux & Drummer Matt Witek San Diego, CA: On January 15, 2016, virtuoso flutist, and world-renown composer, Lori Bell will release Brooklyn Dreaming, an homage to her familial roots with an …
