April 2013

Tomas Fujiwara Debuts Red Carpet Trio at Ibeam

Musician-run spaces such as Ibeam continue to serve as exciting spaces for innovation and collaborative genesis between Brooklyn’s most-cutting-edge musicians. Last night, drummer Tomas Fujiwara unveiled a new trio at Ibeam that included bassist Matt Pavolka and alto saxophonist Loren Stillman. Showing little hint of being unfamiliar with one another, the band members played one continuous 45-minute set

Matt Pavolka’s The Horns Band at Barbes

Barbes’ Wednesday night jazz gigs continue to draw a dedicated following. Tonight we were the beneficiaries of a compelling performance by Matt Pavolka’s Horns Band featuring cornetist Kirk Knuffke, trombonist Jacob Garchik, alto saxophonist Loren Stillman, and drummer Ben Perowsky. At the center of the performance, Pavolka provided non-stop energy, driving his seven masterfully composed originals

Tomas Fujiwara & the Hook Up Captivate Sellout Crowd at Cornelia Street Cafe

Drummer and composer Tomas Fujiwara played two brilliant sets before a sellout crowd at Cornelia Street Cafe on Saturday night. During the first set, which included four new pieces, the leader showcased the impressive talents of band members Mary Halvorson (guitar), Brian Settles (tenor sax), Jonathan Finlayson (trumpet), and bassist Adam Hopkins who was subbing for