Satoko Fujii – Tobira (Libra, 2015) Transit – Quadrologues (Clean Feed, 2009) Transit – self-titled (Clean Feed, 2005) Dynamite Club – It’s Deeper than Most People Actually Think . . . (Funhole, 2004) Nate Wooley – [9] Syllables (Mnoad, 2014) Satoko Fujii Orchestra Berlin – Ichigo Ichie (Libra, 2015) Max Johnson Trio – Something Familiar
Robert Dick – Third Stone from the Sun (New World, 1993) Eric Mingus & Catherine Sikora – Clockwork Mercury (Clockwork Mercury, n.d.) Nate Wooley – Wrong Shape to Be a Story Teller (Creative Sources, 2005) Mary Halvorson & Jessica Pavone – Prairies (Lucky Kitchen, 2005) Farmers by Nature – Out of This World’s Distortions (AUM
Drummer Ches Smith has been a part of a number of cutting-edge ensembles in New York since coming to the city in 2008. He is known for his eclectic style and his ability to play a part in a diverse range of musics. Most notably, he has led his band Ches Smith and These Arches,
Winter Jazzfest (Jan 7-11) has a promising list of performers this year (a full listing is available here). I have highlighted some of the most exciting bands below: January 10 (Friday): Judson Church (beginning at 6:15 pm) Mary Halvorson Septet Peter Brötzmann Trio with Jason Adasiewicz, Hamid Drake Improvised Round Robin Duets NYU Law School
