"The Co-Operation" Featuring Bryan Carrott; "Jammin' on The Hudson"

Riverbank State Park, in association with Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC, for our fifth consecutive year are pleased to present: “Jammin’ On The Hudson”.

On Sunday August 9th we Present; “The Co-operation”.

This Band is the brain-storm of its Bassist/Leader, who left working with Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers to form this band. Band alumni include John Hicks, Michael Carvin, Robin Eubanks, Clifford Adams, Steve Nelson, Wallace Roney, Bobby Watson, Chico Freeman and Wynton Marsalis… The objective of this band, then and now, is to keep alive, and fresh, both Hard-bop and Post-bop; the living Legacy of this Music. A vintage recording of this Band is Sentimental Mood (Chiaroscuro), recently re-issued on Early Bird Records.

This Co-operation will feature a very special guest on the Vibraphone; he played and recorded with David Fat-head Newman, and played in the pit of the Hit Broadway Show The Lion King; the very talented Bryan Carrott. Another returning Band member, who for a number of years now has been a member of Kool and the Gang, is Trombonist Clifford Adams. On Trumpet is the new star on the horizon; Josh Evans. Charles Davis Jr. will be on Tenor Sax. The Bombardier of the band has also been making quite a name for himself in and around town; Emanuel Harrold on Drums. Last, but definitely far from least is a Bassist, Arranger, Composer and Bandleader who has led a fairly illustrious career so far, having worked and recorded with; Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey, Jackie McLean, Bobby Timmons, Freddie Hubbard, Billy Eckstine, Carmen McRae and Gloria Lynne…to name a few. Jammin’ on the Hudson anticipates an outstanding Event; Mickey Bass & ‘The Co-Operation’, Featuring Bryan Carrott.

“When Mickey Bass & The Co-Operation get in the right groove, the right groove being a loose, driving, up-tempo, it is doubtful if there is another Jazz group in town that swings as hard as this one.”
John S. Wilson. The New York Times

Jammin; The Summer Concert Series for the serious Jazz Lover!

Riverbank State Park is between Riverside Drive and The Hudson River, in New York City. The Park entrance is at 679 Riverside Drive.
Jammin’ happens on The Mainstage. If it rains, we move indoors to an auditorium.
Closest Subway: #1 Train to 145th St.
Closest Bus: M11 goes up Riverside Drive and into Riverbank State Park.
Also the M19 crosses town and stops in the Park.
Phone Number: (212) 694-3633

"Inimitable" Annie Ross! "

Riverbank State Park, in association with Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC, for our fifth consecutive year are pleased to present: "Jammin' On The Hudson".

Our Season 'kicks-off' on Sunday July 12th with....a Legendary vocalist who once stood in for the one-and-only "Lady Day" (Ms. Billie Holiday) at The Apollo; quite a feat, especially at that time; for a white woman to step out onto that 'hallowed' turf in the midst of Harlem! Following the success of this event, she then began to be greatly, and widely revered. As one of the original members of a group who epitomised 'vocalese' she once penned lyrics to a famous tenor saxophone solo by Wardell Gray; "Twisted". She was one third of this one-of-a-kind vocal ensemble called Lambert, Hendricks and she is the very special Ms. Annie Ross. Ms. Ross was recently informed that she will be a recipient of a 2010 N.E.A."Jazz Masters" Award, this month she will be inducted into the ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame, at Lincoln Center. This July 12th "Jammin' On The Hudson" will have the priviledge of Presenting; Ms. Annie Ross. This is one Event not to be missed!

'Jammin'; The Summer Concert Series for the 'serious' Jazz Lover!

Riverbank State Park is located at 679 Riverside Drive in New York; between Riverside Drive and The Hudson River, the entrance to the Park is at 145th street and Riverside Drive. On sunny days the Concert Venue is "The Mainstage". If it rains Concerts are held indoors in an auditorium.

Closest Subway: #1 Train to 145th St.
Closest Bus: M11 goes up Riverside Drive and into Riverbank State Park.
Also the M19 crosses town and stops in the Park.
Phone Number: (212) 694-3633
Website: http://brownstoneentertainment2.com/Jammin081.html

Wallace Roney; The Jazz Legacy Series

Part 3 of 3 of "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green. A 'Live' performance from "The Jazz Legacy Series"; Featuring the 'Stellar' Wallace Roney

Wallace Roney; The Jazz Legacy Series

Part 2 of 3 of "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green. A 'Live' performance from "The Jazz Legacy Series"; Featuring the 'Stellar' Wallace Roney

Wallace Roney; The Jazz Legacy Series

Part 1 of 3 of "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green. A 'Live' performance from "The Jazz Legacy Series"; Featuring the 'Stellar' Wallace Roney

FULFILLING, WHAT HAS BEEN LACKING, IN THE MUSIC.....FOR SO LONG

By: Mickey Bass
as Published in All About Jazz issue of April 2009

Jazz, as we once knew it has become a thing of the past. For a lot of years Clubs and Promoters have been saying that this Music is dead. My response to that statement is "How can Jazz be dead when its' creators are still alive, and well and 'creating'?" In other words; if it ain't broke....we wish you wouldn'a 'fixed' it.....

Years ago if you turned on the Radio, within five seconds you knew, without question who was playing. That reality, of an immediately identifiable sound, and persona is a far cry from today. Today what we mostly hear are; good Arrangements, with all the right notes being played, but the Music, on the whole lacks the energy, the fire that Bands in that golden age all had.

In the last thirty years or so, thanks to the efforts of people like Quincy Jones, Dr. David Baker and Thelonious Monk Jr. the Jazz studies programs throughout the scholastic system have led to a greater awareness of this music amongst young people. Yet, it seems that Europeans have always had a far greater awareness and appreciation for this American Classic Music "Our National Treasure".

Throughout the 'Fifties, 'Sixties and 'Seventies, Apprenticeship programs were readily available in this Country, whereby; in order to learn and grow, a Musician could come up through the ranks with Art Blakey & The "Jazz Messengers", Horace Silver, J.J. Johnson, The Jazztet, or Miles Davis. This type of incubator was the 'tradition', the road to learning and developing your own sound and voice.

So. At this point in time, what can we do to restore the integrity to this 'arena'? How can we recreate those Apprenticeship programs? Where are all the new John Coltrane's, Miles Davis's or any other Innovators on the scene of this generation? How can we bring this great and totally unique Music back up to the levels, the standards from which it should have never fallen? What can we do to encourage each individual to develop their own unique sound?

Too much of everything nowadays appears to be about following patterns. Following patterns is a part of it, but only a part of it and can become 'formulaic'; it produces a monotonous clone, rather than a spontaneous - brilliant - spark to the imagination. And therein lies the root of the problem.

If we want to follow a pattern, then what new pattern could be put in place that could revive these standards, of recognition of true greatness, of Leadership and Apprenticeship? It seems that nowadays there is a great market for 'Moderate'.....

At difficult times like these, I believe that the Arts are needed more than ever; because the Arts re-affirm who we are as human beings.

The Kaufmann Center has some very interesting Series, as a matter of fact I did a performance over there with then of Freddie Redd's; "Re-connected" Music from "The Connection", which is now being performed Off-Broadway, with Rene McLean taking his Fathers' role. Jazz @ Lincoln Center is certainly doing many things.....

But, it's more than simply a Museum; in order for the music to retain its' vitality there has to be new lifeblood - so many clubs are doing tributes to many of those great Artists who are sadly no longer with us, which is great - but how about 'Honoring' those who are still here, in our midst, and too seldom heard?

And as a matter of fact we are doing just that, because "Don't talk about it, be about it!"; we have a wonderful "Jazz Legacy Series in a very nice environment", where we are booking all of those true Giants, who are able to be in the vicinity of "Creole"; Curtis Fuller,

Charles Davis, James Spaulding, Lee Konitz, Wallace Roney, Grady Tate. Yes we are doing it and keeping this Jazz tradition alive with some of the Original Innovators, who are still alive and 'kickin'!

How can you Lead, if you do not yet know how to follow? Who can you follow, if those great Masters of this Music are not being heard on the Bandstand?

I love 'Be-bop', I grew up in it, and on it.....I want to perpetuate it because there are a lot of Musical Architects who are no longer with us.....There can be no future without a past, as far as the Music is concerned.

You can read more about Mickey Bass at

www.mickeybass.com or at www.allaboutjazz.com

Mickey has a forthcoming Book, of his own, Hartt College accredited, Original Jazz Improvisational Method; "The Diminished Whole Tone Concept" (c) 2009. One of the major differences of approach in this Method is that rather than simply giving patterns to repeat, to learn from, rather it is an entire aesthetic to absorb, and assimilate, which is much needed in order to truly develop ones' own, unique, individual voice to be heard.

"The Diminished Whole Tone Concept" (c) 2009 will be available through rainbowjazz.com

Mickey also has a Brand New Release out on his "Early Bird" Record label, it's called:

The Mickey Bass New York Powerhouse Ensemble, 'Live' at the Jazz Corner of the World, of which he has said:

"It is my belief, that this record will set a precedent for the future, Because it fulfills what has been lacking in the Music, for so long....."

Early Bird" Records are available at www.rainbowjazz.com

Mickey Bass & The New York Powerhouse Ensemble

Creole Restaurant & Music Supper Club, in association with Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC proudly present “The Jazz Legacy Series”.

Combine the exquisite dining experience of “Creole” with the flavor of Internationally known Jazz Artists; toss in the nostalgia of an ambience found in elegant ‘Supper Clubs’…..and you have our “Jazz legacy Series”

Brownstone Entertainment; Bringing Jazz back ‘Uptown’…..to what was once the ‘spawning ground’ of the ‘Be-bop’ Era, and its’ Traditions…..

The weekend of Friday February 6th and Saturday February 7th will launch the series, celebrating a Brand new ‘Killer’ Record Release, just out on the “Early Bird” label and ‘cut’ in the Traditions of the Original “Jazz Corner” @ 52nd St. & Broadway: MICKEY BASS & The New York Powerhouse Ensemble, “Live’ at The Jazz Corner of the World”

The Band, featured on this record is the same Band which opened the JVC Jazz Festival in 2002, playing at the Schoenberg; received standing ovations at The Clef Club in Philadelphia; and was declared the “Highlight” of The Mellon Jazz Festival. The high intensity of this Band of Players, with their ‘take no prisoners’ attitude promises to be a rare Musical treat, and is not to be missed! Always maintaining that Powerhouse ‘mix’, the players will include: Myron Walden; Also sax, George Cables; Piano, Eric Allen; Drums and Bandleader Mickey Bass; Bass

“Mickey Bass’s long-running ensemble is hard bop with fire and soul; the jumping quintet always lives up to its name.”

Gary Giddins.

“It was clearly The Highlight of the Mellon Jazz Festival! The work of The New York Powerhouse Ensemble at “The Crawford Grill”, stood far above all the other festival events because of the sax mans’ (Abraham Burton) playing and the work of the rest of the group, led by Hill District native; Bassist Mickey Bass, and featuring pianist John Hicks and Drummer Eric Allen.

Bob Karlovits

On Friday and Saturday Nights; two shows nightly, at 8.00pm and 10.00pm.

There will be a $20 Cover Charge, and a ‘2 drink’ minimum.

Reservations are recommended! Please call the Club at (212) 876-8838

Creole Restaurant & Music Supper Club is located at 2167 Third Avenue (N.E. corner 118th St.), New York, New York 10035