February 14-21 at The Cornelia Street Café
Showtimes: Weeknights: 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 10:00 PM, Weekends: 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM (doors open @ 5:45 PM-early shows, & @ 8:30 PM-late shows)
NEW Admission Charges: $10 + $10 minimum. Beginning on February 18 the cover charges will be: Sun-Thurs-$10 cover + $10 minimum, Fri-Sat-$15 cover + $10 minimum Cover charges may vary—please consult the website
TONIGHT—Happy Valentine's Day!
February 14, 6:00 PM
BEL CANTO Jenny Greene, soprano; Abigail Wright, mezzo soprano; Robert Garner, baritone
$20—includes a glass of champagne
VALENTINE'S DAY—Monday, February 14, 8:30 PM JULIE HARDY PRESENTS: A SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY PERFORMANCE BY JAY CLAYTONJay Clayton, vocals; Peggy Stern, piano; Cameron Brown, bass
$25—includes a glass of champagne
Please click here to view the Valentine's Day Menu
Tuesday, February 15, 8:30 PM
ARUN RAMAMURTHY, violin AKSHAY ANANTAPADMANABHAN, mridangam, ASHVIN BHOGENDRA, vocals
Carnatic Music is the classical music of South India. Like its counterpart in the North, Carnatic music is based on raga & tala. An emphasis on rhythm in Carnatic compositions and improvisations lead to lively interaction between the musicians, an exciting and spontaneous element of the Carnatic tradition.
Tonight will be the first of a Carnatic Series at Cornelia Street Cafe. Arun Ramamurthy will be inviting artists monthly to share their musical interpretations with the Cornelia Street audience. Tuesday, February 15 Arun will be joined by Akshay Anantapadmanabhan on mridangam and Sriram Ramesh on kanjira. The second set will feature a widely respected and talented vocalist, Ashvin Bhogendra
Wednesday, Feb 16, 6:00 PM
SIMON MULLIGAN JAZZ TRIO
Randy Landau, bass; Warren Odze, drums
The Cornelia Street Cafe is proud to present The Simon Mulligan Trio in an evening of blues, standards, ballads, and originals. Described by The Times of London as 'the most abundantly gifted of pianists,' British pianist Simon Mulligan performs and records internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. His most recent recordings include a disc of Beethoven sonatas and a live recital in Switzerland for Alexis Weissenberg's birthday.
Wednesday, February 16, 8:30 PM THE MATT PAVOLKA BAND
Matt Pavolka, bass; Ben Monder, guitar; Pete Rende, piano, electric piano; Ted Poor, drums; Special Guest, Akiko Pavolka, vocals
Thursday, February 17, 8:30 PM THE CURTIS MACDONALD GROUP
Curtis Macdonald, alto sax; Jeremy Viner, tenor sax; Chris Tordini, bass; Bobby Avey, piano; Jordan Perlson, drumsThe Curtis Macdonald Group is an ensemble composed of world-class improvising musicians, and one of this group's greatest strengths is its freedom with original music. Curtis brings new material into the group's repertoire often and presents the ensemble with ideas for experimentation on top of musical forms. No two pieces are alike, each having a unique character of its own to draw from as inspiration. A cohesive overall sound unites the contrasting repertoire, lighting up a dramatic energy and paving the way for improvisational interactivity on stage and shared with the audience. “Curtis is a saxophonist of note, one who is worthy of great recognition." -Greg Osby. “He constantly continues to impress me."— Kenny Werner
Thursday, February 17, 10:00 PM KENNY WARREN
Kenny Warren, trumpet; Dan Peck, tuba; Owen Stewart-Robertson, guitar; Devin Gray, drums Friday, February 18, 9:00 PM, cover $15, $10 drink minimum DAN TEPFER/PAUL MOTIAN DUO Pianist Dan Tepfer invites legendary drummer Paul Motian to join him for an evening of duos. First coming to prominence in the late '50s with the pioneering trio of pianist Bill Evans, Motian has since worked in an array of contexts, and has led a number of groups. He is one of the most influential modern drummers, having played an important role in freeing the drummer from strict time-keeping duties. 29-year-old Dan Tepfer has been called “an exceptional young player who has made an indelible impact on the scene" by Time Out; he has achieved recognition for his voracious appetite, encompassing everything from notated music to free improvisation in contexts ranging from solo to full orchestra. Tepfer and Motian played together as part of the Lee Konitz quartet in 2009; this will be their second meeting. “Brilliant... Dan Tepfer is a sharp young talent, rugged and emphatic . . . A young pianist of exceptional poise who is drawn to the deeper currents of melody."- New York Times
Saturday, February 19, 9:00 PMELLERY ESKELIN TRIO
Ellery Eskelin, tenor saxophone; Gary Versace, organ; Nasheet Waits, drums Sunday, February 20, 8:30 PM BEN KONO CD RELEASE CELEBRATION
Ben Kono, tenor sax, oboe, english horn, clarinets, flutes, compositions; Pete McCann, guitar; Henry Hey, piano; John Hollenbeck, drums, percussion; John Hebert, bass; Heather Laws, voice, French horn.
Showtimes: Weeknights: 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 10:00 PM, Weekends: 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM (doors open @ 5:45 PM-early shows, & @ 8:30 PM-late shows)
NEW Admission Charges: $10 + $10 minimum. Beginning on February 18 the cover charges will be: Sun-Thurs-$10 cover + $10 minimum, Fri-Sat-$15 cover + $10 minimum Cover charges may vary—please consult the website
TONIGHT—Happy Valentine's Day!
February 14, 6:00 PM
BEL CANTO Jenny Greene, soprano; Abigail Wright, mezzo soprano; Robert Garner, baritone
$20—includes a glass of champagne
VALENTINE'S DAY—Monday, February 14, 8:30 PM JULIE HARDY PRESENTS: A SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY PERFORMANCE BY JAY CLAYTONJay Clayton, vocals; Peggy Stern, piano; Cameron Brown, bass
$25—includes a glass of champagne
Please click here to view the Valentine's Day Menu
Tuesday, February 15, 8:30 PM
ARUN RAMAMURTHY, violin AKSHAY ANANTAPADMANABHAN, mridangam, ASHVIN BHOGENDRA, vocals
Carnatic Music is the classical music of South India. Like its counterpart in the North, Carnatic music is based on raga & tala. An emphasis on rhythm in Carnatic compositions and improvisations lead to lively interaction between the musicians, an exciting and spontaneous element of the Carnatic tradition.
Tonight will be the first of a Carnatic Series at Cornelia Street Cafe. Arun Ramamurthy will be inviting artists monthly to share their musical interpretations with the Cornelia Street audience. Tuesday, February 15 Arun will be joined by Akshay Anantapadmanabhan on mridangam and Sriram Ramesh on kanjira. The second set will feature a widely respected and talented vocalist, Ashvin Bhogendra
Wednesday, Feb 16, 6:00 PM
SIMON MULLIGAN JAZZ TRIO
Randy Landau, bass; Warren Odze, drums
The Cornelia Street Cafe is proud to present The Simon Mulligan Trio in an evening of blues, standards, ballads, and originals. Described by The Times of London as 'the most abundantly gifted of pianists,' British pianist Simon Mulligan performs and records internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. His most recent recordings include a disc of Beethoven sonatas and a live recital in Switzerland for Alexis Weissenberg's birthday.
Wednesday, February 16, 8:30 PM THE MATT PAVOLKA BAND
Matt Pavolka, bass; Ben Monder, guitar; Pete Rende, piano, electric piano; Ted Poor, drums; Special Guest, Akiko Pavolka, vocals
Thursday, February 17, 8:30 PM THE CURTIS MACDONALD GROUP
Curtis Macdonald, alto sax; Jeremy Viner, tenor sax; Chris Tordini, bass; Bobby Avey, piano; Jordan Perlson, drumsThe Curtis Macdonald Group is an ensemble composed of world-class improvising musicians, and one of this group's greatest strengths is its freedom with original music. Curtis brings new material into the group's repertoire often and presents the ensemble with ideas for experimentation on top of musical forms. No two pieces are alike, each having a unique character of its own to draw from as inspiration. A cohesive overall sound unites the contrasting repertoire, lighting up a dramatic energy and paving the way for improvisational interactivity on stage and shared with the audience. “Curtis is a saxophonist of note, one who is worthy of great recognition." -Greg Osby. “He constantly continues to impress me."— Kenny Werner
Thursday, February 17, 10:00 PM KENNY WARREN
Kenny Warren, trumpet; Dan Peck, tuba; Owen Stewart-Robertson, guitar; Devin Gray, drums Friday, February 18, 9:00 PM, cover $15, $10 drink minimum DAN TEPFER/PAUL MOTIAN DUO Pianist Dan Tepfer invites legendary drummer Paul Motian to join him for an evening of duos. First coming to prominence in the late '50s with the pioneering trio of pianist Bill Evans, Motian has since worked in an array of contexts, and has led a number of groups. He is one of the most influential modern drummers, having played an important role in freeing the drummer from strict time-keeping duties. 29-year-old Dan Tepfer has been called “an exceptional young player who has made an indelible impact on the scene" by Time Out; he has achieved recognition for his voracious appetite, encompassing everything from notated music to free improvisation in contexts ranging from solo to full orchestra. Tepfer and Motian played together as part of the Lee Konitz quartet in 2009; this will be their second meeting. “Brilliant... Dan Tepfer is a sharp young talent, rugged and emphatic . . . A young pianist of exceptional poise who is drawn to the deeper currents of melody."- New York Times
Saturday, February 19, 9:00 PMELLERY ESKELIN TRIO
Ellery Eskelin, tenor saxophone; Gary Versace, organ; Nasheet Waits, drums Sunday, February 20, 8:30 PM BEN KONO CD RELEASE CELEBRATION
Ben Kono, tenor sax, oboe, english horn, clarinets, flutes, compositions; Pete McCann, guitar; Henry Hey, piano; John Hollenbeck, drums, percussion; John Hebert, bass; Heather Laws, voice, French horn.
For more information contact Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity.
