We will remember and pay tribute to our friend and colleague Jeff Hoyer who passed away last year. Jeff was a wonderful composer and trombonist and it was a great honor to have played with him on a number of occasions. Read a bit more about Jeff here and come out and hear some of his wonderful music. I will be performing with nHarmonic Brass which also includes Stephen Haynes, Art Baron, Joe Daley, and Warren Smith. The program begins at 8:30 pm and more info including directions is available on the Roulette website. Roulette is located at 20 Greene St, just north of Canal Street.
Same bat-location! Oliver Lake and his startlingly original music and sound will populate the space at Roulette. Roulette is located at 20 Greene St, just north of Canal Street. I am sure we will play some music form Oliver's wonderful CD Cloth, but will no dount feature some great new music as well. Lake is the only "jazz" musician that I regularly perform hip-hop tunes with!!!! The program begins at 8pm.
Come and see the magnificent Charles Tolliver Big Band, the evolutionary missing link in big band nusic, at the 2007 Atlanta Jazz Festival. We have just released With Love a new Blue Note/ Mosaic CD!! The CD is smokin' and so will this infrequent Atlanta appearance. The Charles Tolliver Big Band, only 30 years or so after the release of Music, Inc and Impact, two of the most important and influential jazz orchestra recordings ever is coming to the free Atlanta Jazz Festival 2007.. Call it a road less traveled, or just an alternate vision, Tolliver and Stanley Cowell created big band music that was a logical extension of the late 60's and early 70's scene, a period often overlooked because of the relative weakness of the jazz economy in those years. As a result of that weakness, this music has rarely been heard live in the USA and only a bit more frequently in Europe. Fortunately this fabulaous instrument is undergoing a renewed life of late. Prior to an extensive European tour this summer, the Tolliver Big Band will appear at the Atlanta Jazz Festival on Saturday evening at 6 pm, followed by drummer Terri Lyne Carrington at 7:30 and the great Herbie Hancock at 9 PM.
Chris has a regular hit at Big Apple Jazz on the first Friday of each month. Most Fridays I am there with her. Big Apple Jazz is located at 2236 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.,(7th Ave. between 131st and 132nd Streets) up in Harlem and you can contact them at (212) 283-5299. Big Apple Jazz is a very hip concept and very worthy of your support. They also have a nice selection of recordings, books, videos, apparel and jazz merchandise.
Outstanding saxophonist and fellow NJ State Council On The Arts music composition fellowship recipient Oliver Lake will present his large ensemble music at The Jazz Gallery the weekend of March 30. There will be 2 sets- 9 and 10:30 PM. All the information you need is at the Jazz Gallery website. The Jazz Gallery is located at 290 Hudson Street in lower Manhattan and can be reached at (212) 242-1063. Steve Swell
March 6 and June 14, 2007
I will be performing with trombone virtuso Steve Swell at Tonic on March 6th at 10 PM, and at The Stone on June 14th. Tonic is located at 107 Norfolk Street between Delancey and Rivington on the lower east side (phone (212) 358-7501). The Stone is a wonderful new space located at the corner of Avenue C and 2nd Street in the east village. Music at the Stone is normally at 8 and 10 PM.Our Thing: The Salim Washington- Aaron J. Johnson Quintet
September 24, 2006
Our own thing Our Thing will perform in Kingston, NY on Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 3 PM. We will be at Alternaticve Books, 35 North Front Street, Kingston, NY. Our performance will be part of the New Vanguard Series, presented by the Deep Listening Institute. It will set you back $10 ($8 if you are a series subscriber). Call (845) 338-5984 for more information or follow the link for the Deep Listening Institute. Please come out and support new music and the original music of Salim and myself.OUR THING is:
- Aaron J. Johnson, Trombone, Shells
- Salim Washington, Tenor Saxophone, Flute and Oboe
- Yayoi Ikawa, Piano
- Robert Sabin, Bass
- Malik Washington, Drums
Charles Tolliver
August 17-20, 2006
Chris Chalfant Trio
March 30, 2006
Jabbo Ware
April 4, 2006
Jabbo Ware founded the "Me, We,and Them" Orchestra 30 years ago. Since then the band has undegone surprisingly little turnover in its core membership, a clear tribute to the leadership and vision of Jabbo Ware. I am pleased to be called on to contribute. More information on Mr. Ware and the orchestra can be found at the Yall New York website. The orchestra will perform at The John Birks Gillespie Auditorium at the Baha'i Center on Tuesday, April 4th. The Baha'i Center is located at 53 East 11th Street in NYC, between Broadway & University. Call 212-674-8998 for information or hit the website above or send an email to info@bahainyc.org.Charles Tolliver
January 25-28, 2006
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
April 23, 2005
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra under the direction of Maestro David Baker will play a groovy Big Band JAM at Freedom Plaza (14th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW), Washington, DC. 8:00 to 9:00 PM On Saturday April 23. See the Smithsonian's Jazz Websitefor further details. When you get to the site click on the Smithsonian Jazz masterworks Orchestra logo.
Conceptual Motion- Jorge Sylvester and Nora McCarthy
March 29, 2005
Conceptual Motion is the very original large ensemble co-led by saxophonist/ composer/ arranger Jorge Sylvester and vocalist/ composer/ lyricist Nora McCarthy. The group will be appearing at The John Birks Gillespie Auditorium at the Baha'i Center on Tuesday, March 29th. The Baha'i Center is located at 53 East 11th Street in NYC, between Broadway & University. Call 212-674-8998 for information or hit the website above or send an email to info@bahainyc.org.Conductor/composer/arranger alto saxophonist Jorge Sylvester, and vocal artist/composer/poet Nora McCarthy, co-lead this creative orchestra consisting of an eclectic group of 19 stellar musicians from New York city and around the world, who masterfully interpret the original compositions and arrangements of Sylvester and McCarthy. Conducted by Jorge Sylvester, the music challenges traditional formulas that are often subscribed to by other large ensembles. The music and arrangements take an open and harmonically unpredictable approach to composition, layering various textures across a network of rhythmic lines. The innovative an daring concepts that drive the music utilize a full spectrum of colors, textures and movement to create a tangible image. They perform a mixture of obtuse compositional structures, open form blues and Afro-Caribbean-charged rhythmic pieces within a free collective expression that includes spoken word.
Nancie Banks Orchestra- Memorial Concert
December 5, 2004
Nancie left us in 2003, but she sure spread a whole bunch of love while she was here. We also lost her long-time lead trombonist John Gordon since then, so we (the band) will have a lot to remember when we take the stage at the bands home, St Peter's Church on Sunday night. Please come join us in a love offering to our leader- vocalist, composer and arranger- Nancie Banks. St Peter's Church is in the lower level of the Citicorp building on 619 Lexington Ave at 54th Street in midtown Manhattan. Nancie's website is still up, so take a look and reflect on her life and career. http://www.jazzsingers.com/NancieBanks/
La Bamba Big Band
October 2, 2004
Another great night is coming soon at the Stone Pony. The La Bamba Big Band with special guest Bobby Bandera for a hard-hitting Saturday Night at the Pony!. All the info you need is on the Stone Pony website. I hope to see all my Jersey friends there.
Charles Tolliver: European Tour
July 13-24, 2004
Sound Vision Brass Ensemble
April 17, 2004 10 PM
Sound Vision Brass Ensemble under the direction of Jeff Hoyer, will perform the compositions of Joe Daley, Stephen Haynes and Jeff Hoyer. The Sound Vision Brass Ensemble will feature Stephen Haynes, Amir El Saffar and Nate Wooley on trumpet; Steve Swell and Jeff Hoyer on trombone; Aaron Johnson subbing for Bill Lowe on bass trombone; Joe Daley on tuba and Warren Smith on percussion. The Sound Vision Brass Ensemble is the latest in a series of projects sponsored by Sound Vision Orchestra, Inc. It features members of the Orchestra's brass section (with a welcome dash of percussion) performing works written especially for the occasion. This is an intended encounter between the prodigious improvisational skills of the players and a unique blend of compositional points of view. The Sound Vision Orchestra has performed numerous works composed by Jimmy Lyons, Alan Silva, Bill Dixon, Cecil Taylor as well as a conduction by Butch Morris. See the Vison Festival webpage for more details.Ku-umba Frank Lacy's 14 Piece Vibe Tribe
October 15-16, 2003
The Jazz Standard is located at 116 East 27th St. between Madison and Park Avenues. You can call them at 212-576-2232. Take a look at their website where you can peruse the schedule and you can find a link on the contact page for online reservations. Sets are at 7:30, 9:30.
Oliver Lake Big Band
June 6 and 7, 2003
Outstanding saxophonist and fellow NJ State Council On The Arts music composition fellowship recipient Oliver Lake will perform for an exciting weekend at Sweet Rhythms (located at the site if the old Sweet Basil). We are celebrating the release of our new CD, recorded this January. The band features my good friend and comrade Josh Roseman, as well as many other outstanding players. Sets are at 8, 10, and 12 each night. Sweet Rhythms is at 88 7th Ave. South (Bleecker/Grove Sts). Call (212) 255-3626 for information. Salim Washington- Harlem Art Ensemble
April 15, 2003
Jazz at Columbia University is having "A Day for Dexter" a tribute to Dexter Gordon. Its an all day affair ending in a evening concert featuring Barry Harris, Frank Wess, and Salim Washigton's Harlem Art Ensemble which I am in and will play some of my arrangements! Here is a link for more information on A Day for Dexter The concert is 8 PM, Tuesday, April 15th at the Miller Theatre. Call 212-854-7799 for information. The Miller Theatre is located at Columbia University, 2960 Broadway (at 116th St.)Steve Turre and Sanctified Shells with Pharaoh Sanders and Jon Faddis
January 7-12, 2003
Steve Turre and Sanctified Shells return to Yoshi's in Oakland, CA Steve Turre and the shells will be in residence at the wonderful club and restaurant. Great atmosphere, great sound, and geart food! Yoshi's Jack London Square is located at 510 Embarcadero West between Washington and Clay Streets around the corner from the Jack London Square Cinema Complex on Washington in Oakland. Yoshi's is on the ground floor on the front side of the seven-story parking structure. Call (510) 238-9200 for further information. Steve Turre and Sanctified Shells
January 16, 2003
Steve Turre and Sanctified Shells at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts in Green bay, WI. The Weidner Center is at the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay. Check out the official Weidner Center site for more information.Reggie Nicholson
October 12, 2002
Percussionist Reggie Nicholson, a member of the AACM will present his original music at the Ethical Culture Society (NY Society for Ethical Culture) on October 12, 2002, at 8 PM. The Society for Ethical Culture Society is at 2 W. 64th St (at the corner of Central Park West) in NYC. Tickets are $2O & $1O, for this AACM presentation. Info:(212) 874~521O, 594~7149 Appearing with Reggie Nicholson will be Art Baron, Bryan Carrott, Vincent Chancey, Ted Daniel, Eli Fountain, Yuko Fujiyama, and Aaron Johnson. Also featured will be John Stubblefield with Dave Kikoski, Cecil McBee, and Victor Lewis.Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
July 26 and 27, 2002
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra under the direction of maestro David Baker, and guest conductors Bill Holman and Bill Russo perform several jazz compositions/arrangements selected from the vast jazz collection of the museum's Archives Center that focus on their earliest days together with the Stan Kenton Orchestra through their most recent musical endeavors.
There are three performances this weekend. There is a free first-come, first served performance at the Carmichael Auditorium at the National Museum of American History with the doors opening at 11:45 AM Friday, July 26th. There is also a 7:00 lecture and 7:30 performance that night also at Carmichael Auditorium. There is also a 7:30 lecture and 8 PM concert at the Lincoln Theater Saturday, July 27th. The Carmichael Auditorium evening tickets are distributed starting at 6 PM the evening of the performance. Lincoln Theater tickets are available only through the Lincoln Theater Box Office beginning Thursday, July 18; for more ticketing information, call 202-328-6000 See the Smithsonian's Jazz Websitefor further details. When you get to the site click on the Smithsonian Jazz masterworks Orchestra logo.
Ku-umba Frank Lacy's 14 Piece Vibe Tribe
May 17-18, 2002
Reggie Workman's Legacy Project
May 11, 2002
Steve Turre and Sanctified Shells with Donald Byrd/The Group
September 8, 2001
Master trombonist Steve Turre has composed original music for his band Sanctified Shells to accompany a new dance performance from Donald Byrd/The Group. The Performance is at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap, in Vienna, Virginia on September 8th. The performance is part of Wolf Traps's Face of America series. Also featured will be master storyteller Alice McGill and the Ronald K. Brown/Evidence dance company. Bobby LaVell's Hudson Jazz Orchestra
July 27, 2001
Nancie Banks Orchestra
May 10, 2001
Reggie Nicholson Brass Concept
October 26, 2000
Percussionist Reggie Nicholson, a member of the AACM will present the Brass Concept at the Merkin Concert Hall on October 26, 2000. Merkin Hall is at 129 West 67th St in NYC. (On the North side of West 67th St., AMS - BWY)Truth and Reconciliation
July 19, 2000
My band Truth and Reconciliation will give a free performance at Vailsburg Park as part of the Essex County, NJ Summer Music Series. It starts at 7:30 PM. Vailsburg Park is located at the corner of South Orange Ave. and S. Munn Ave in Newark, NJ Truth and Reconciliation will include:
- Aaron J. Johnson, Trombone
- Derrick Garner, Trumpet and Flugelhorn
- Dan Faulk, Soprano and Tenor Saxophones
- Kelvin Sholar, Keyboard
- Earl May, Bass
- Rudy Walker, Drums
- KweYao Agyapon, Percussion
Muhal Richard Abrams Orchestra
September 16, 2000
Muhal Richard Abrams will give a concert as part of the venerable AACM concert series at the Ethical Culture Society on September 16, 2000 at 8PM. The Ethical Cultural Society is located at 2 W. 64th St in New York (at the corner of 64th St and Central Park West).back
