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Haunted Hearts and Funny Valentines: Jazz in New York on February 14th |
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Written by Andrea Canter, Contributing Editor
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Thursday, 02 February 2006 |
 Hilary Kole, photo by Bill Westmoreland
Birdland
( www.birdlandjazz.com)
A double bill, with Andrea McArdle at 7 pm, Hilary Kole at 9 and 11 pm. Andrea McArdle is one of the bright
lights on Broadway (Annie, Starlight Express, State Fair, Les Miz,
Beauty and the Beast). Kole has been acclaimed for her role as vocalist
and co-creator of Our Sinatra and Signing Astaire.
Blue Note
( www.bluenotejazz.com)
Veteran vocalist/pianist/songwriter Rachelle Ferrell takes over the
stage February 14-19. She started out on violin, was singing and
playing piano in clubs in her teens, and graduated from the Berklee
College of Music. Her credits include appearances with Dizzy Gillespie,
Quincy Jones, George Benson, and George Duke. While her star
shines bright as a vocalist, she continues to compose and write songs
on piano and violin.
Iridium
( www.iridiumjazzclub.com)
Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday, which means the Mingus Big Band at the Iridium. This
ten-piece ensemble of some of the hottest players in modern jazz
carries on the legend of Charles Mingus. This week the band features
the voices of Rene Manning and Frank Lacy.
Jazz Gallery (Benefit)
( www.jazzgallery.org)
A special show featuring trumpet king Roy Hargrove and guitar wiz Lionel Louke to raise funds for this
nonprofit jazz haven. Other special guests!
Jazz at Lincoln Center
( www.jalc.org)
The most intimate space at the new JALC, Dizzy’s
Club Coca Cola presents the most dynamic keyboard duo around, Cyrus Chestnut and Eric Reed in the Stretching the
Ivories Festival (February 14-19). Great support from bassist Gerald
Cannon and drummer Willie Jones III, the program will feature duets,
trios, and full quartet performances.
 JALC Orchestra
Rose Hall, the grand showcase of JALC, will also be
buzzing with the appearance of Dee
Dee Bridgewater and the JALC Orchestra, Valentine’s Day only.
 Freddy Cole, photo by Andea Canter
Jazz Standard
( www.jazzstandard.com)
Hard to imagine a more romantic evening than Blue
Smoke barbecue serenaded by the Freddy
Cole Quartet. Nat’s younger brother has developed his own style,
presenting the Great American Songbook with panache.
Smoke (
www.smokejazz.com)
Come uptown for an intimate evening with a hot
ensemble—vocalist Annette St. John takes the stage with one of New
York’s most masterful quartets--Eric
Alexander,
Mike LeDonne, Peter Bernstein, and Joe Farnsworth.
Village Vanguard
( www.villagevanguard.com)
The Bill McHenry
Quartet starts a 6-night residency here were all roads lead to
jazz. Saxman McHenry features Reid Anderson (Bad Plus) on bass, Ben
Monder on guitar, and the inimitable Paul Motian on drums.
55 Bar
( www.55bar.com)
The jazz alternative in the Village, Valentine’s Day
features a double bill, with vocalist Katie
Bull and quartet on stage for the early show, followed by the
famed guitarist/composer Leni Stern
for the late set. How eclectic can you get?
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