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Philadelphia haps, cont’d.
In the current Philadelphia Weekly: Marc-André HamelinWed., Jan. 13, 8pm. $27. Kimmel Center, 260 South Broad St. 215.731.3333 www.kimmelcenter.org Montreal-born, Boston-based Marc-André Hamelin may be a classical piano giant sitting astride the globe, with over 35 CDs and endless awards to his credit. But he studied at Temple, so Philadelphia can claim a piece of him. And the Kimmel is
Philadelphia haps, cont’d.
Oops, this is late. In the current Philadelphia Weekly: Ben O’Neill & Tony Miceli Fri., Jan. 8, 9pm. $10 ($8 advance). With Alfie Pollitt. Moonstone Arts Center, 110 S. 13th St. 215.735.9600 www.moonstoneartscenter.org The Lucky Old Souls concert series strides into 2010 with a promising duo set by guitarist Ben O’Neill and vibraphonist Tony Miceli, plus solo piano from Alfie
On Ari Hoenig
In the current Philadelphia Weekly: Ari Hoenig’s Oscillations QuartetSat., Dec. 26, 8pm. $20. Chris’ Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St. 215.568.3131 www.chrisjazzcafe.com From the physical mayhem of Ari Hoenig’s drumming — limbs flailing, face contorted in agonized delight — comes music of unsurpassed depth and control. Little wonder the Philly native has become world-renowned, with two unaccompanied drumset albums and two
On Rick Iannacone
In the current Philadelphia Weekly: Rick IannaconeMon., Dec. 21, 8pm. With Birds for Arms. Tritone, 1508 South St. 215.545.0475 www.tritonebar.com Rick Iannacone could be called Philadelphia’s answer to Marc Ribot — a guitarist with an avant-jazz skill set and a rocker’s heart, mischievously fusing high-art harmony and unbridled skronk. A true Philly original, Iannacone left a void with his recent
Jack Rose
Of all the fascinating musicians I encountered while living in Philadelphia, I never had the joy of hearing Jack Rose, who tragically passed away earlier this month. Rose explored “post-Takoma, American primitive guitar,” with blues, Indian classical and minimalist influences. I’m listening to his forthcoming, now sadly posthumous Thrill Jockey release Luck in the Valley. It’s wonderful, and a fitting
On Tom Lawton & Orrin Evans
In the current Philadelphia Weekly: Tom LawtonFri., Dec. 11, 9pm. $10. Moonstone Arts Center, 110 S. 13th St. 215.735.9600 www.moonstoneartscenter.org Courtesy of the Lucky Old Souls series and an American Composers Forum grant, pianist Tom Lawton will give the first public performance of “Seven Vignettes from Broad and Lombard,” a trio suite featuring bassist Josh Machiz and drummer Alex Maio.
Inzinzac
They’re a Philly-based trio (guitarist Alban Bailly, saxophonist Dan Scofield, drummer Eli Litwin), and they’re fundraising online for a studio project and a tour in France. Check out their video pitch.
On Eskelin-Deutsch-Miller
In the current Philadelphia Weekly: Ellery Eskelin-Erik Deutsch-Allison MillerSun., Nov. 29, 8pm. $12. International House, 3701 Chestnut St. 215-895-6546 www.arsnovaworkshop.org Along with his husky, exploratory tenor saxophone voice, Ellery Eskelin has displayed a flair for intriguing trio concepts on discs such as Forms and Arcanum Moderne. This new unit features Erik Deutsch, an emerging keyboardist (Charlie Hunter, Madlove) who’s making