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October 27, 2006
Michael Weiss Quintet at the Vanguard thru Sunday night
My brother got a rave review in the NYTimes yesterday, well-deserved and overdue. He has been slaving in the jazz trenches for 25 years, appreciated by cognocenti and unknown by everyone else.
The pianist Michael Weiss knows a lot about making other people sound better. He has worked extensively as a sideman over the last 25 years, supporting elders like the tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin and the trumpeter Art Farmer. On most Monday nights he can be heard at the Village Vanguard, playing with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra; his last weeklong stint at the club was just a few months ago, as the de facto musical director for a quartet led by the trumpeter Joe Wilder.This week Mr. Weiss is making his first headlining appearance at the Vanguard, with a five-piece band and a book of his own music. It’s a big step forward, but, judging by Mr. Weiss’s first set on Tuesday night, he is more than ready. Focusing mainly on material from his last album, “Soul Journey” (Sintra, 2003), he demonstrated a strong sense of both leadership and organization.
CDs here. More info here.
Here's the listing:
MICHAEL WEISS QUINTET (Tonight through Sunday night) Michael Weiss has ample experience with the Village Vanguard piano, though he usually plays it as a sideman. Next week he showcases some of his own thoughtful compositions with a good post-bop group featuring the alto and soprano saxophonist Steve Wilson. At 9 and 11, Village Vanguard, 178 Seventh Avenue South, at 11th Street, West Village, (212) 255-4037, villagevanguard.com; cover, $20, with a $10 minimum. (Chinen)
Judith | 10/27/06 at 05:42 PM | Categories: Sensual pleasures
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Cudos to your brother and good luck !!
Paul | October 28, 2006 02:07 PM
