Carnegie Hall Presents

The Shape of Jazz

 On this series, hear the most exciting jazz musicians around today: Joe Lovano with a new band that includes recent Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding; bassist Ben Allison; and sax player Rudresh Mahanthappa, to name a few.

 

Series Events

Friday, October 28, 2011 | 10 PM
Joe Lovano Us Five
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Joe Lovano, Tenor and Soprano Saxophones
  • James Weidman, Piano
  • Esperanza Spalding, Bass
  • Francisco Mela, Drums
  • Otis Brown III, Drums

Program

The modern saxophone titan fronts his current progressive ensemble in a program that celebrates Charlie "Bird" Parker along with original works.
"Monk's Mood"
Joe Lovano
Blue Note
Saturday, December 3, 2011 | 10 PM
Ambrose Akinmusire Big Band
Zankel Hall

Program

Blue Note recording artist Ambrose Akinmusire brings his Big Band—including Marcus Strickland, Justin Brown, and Sean Jones—to Zankel Hall for its world-premiere performance.
Friday, February 3, 2012 | 10 PM
Ben Allison
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Ben Allison, Bass
  • Michael Blake, Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet
  • Steve Cardenas, Guitar
  • Rudy Royston, Drums
  • Brandon Seabrook, Guitar and Banjo
  • Rogerio Boccato, Percussion
  • Joey Arias, Vocals

Program

Bassist-composer Ben Allison is one of a few band leaders working in jazz today who has developed his own instantly identifiable sound. Known for his lyrical melodies, inventive grooves, and inspired arrangements, he seamlessly blends jazz, rock, folk, and world music into a cinematic, cohesive whole.
"Platypus"
Ben Allison
Palmetto
Friday, March 9, 2012 | 10 PM
Gretchen Parlato
Lionel Loueke
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Gretchen Parlato, Vocals
  • Lionel Loueke, Guitar
  • Special Guest Becca Stevens, Vocals, Ukulele, Guitar, Charango and African Harp

Program

Two of today's most innovative voices in jazz showcase a special project as they continue their journey of sharing the stage.
"In a Dream"
Gretchen Parlato
ObliqSound
Saturday, April 21, 2012 | 10 PM
Rudresh Mahanthappa
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Rudresh Mahanthappa, Alto Saxophone and Laptop
  • David Gilmore, Electric Guitar
  • Rich Brown, Electric Bass
  • Anantha R. Krishnan, Mridangam
  • Gene Lake, Drums

Program

Alto saxophonist of the year (DownBeat Critics Poll and Jazz Journalist Association), Rudresh Mahanthappa presents the New York premiere of the Samdhi Suite in its complete form. This striking electro-acoustic work combines the complex melodic and rhythmic elements of Carnatic (South Indian) music with jazz in ways previously unheard. "Fusion has never sounded like this before" (All Music Guide).
Playing With Stones
Rudresh Mahanthappa
Act Music & Vision

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