Nora McCarthy – Voice, Compositions, Poetry
Jorge Sylvester - Alto Saxophone
Richard Clements – Piano
Jeffrey Carney – Acoustic Bass
Greg Bandy – Drums
Organic Jazz & Poetry
An intimate duo that blends the best of both worlds...Jazz and Cabaret - an evening of improvisation, introspection and intunation presenting some of the best music ever written....delivered with a unique poetic flare.
Ras Moshe - reeds
Nora McCarthy - vocals
Maryann DeProphetis - vocals
A SMALL DREAM IN RED
Voice and Saxophone Duet, respectively: Nora McCarthy and Jorge Sylvester, acknowledges a deep affinity to Wassily Kandinsky - the artistic pioneer whose quintessential goal was to achieve the unique immediacy of music in abstract visual form. Incredibly, Nora and Jorge have achieved, in their duo performances, an innovative form of musical expression comparable in impact to Kandinsky's paintings, wherein each work reveals a self-contained world of content, form, improvisation, and - above all - balance. A Small Dream In Red debuted at the Knitting Factory in NYC on September 10, 2001 and conducts performances and workshops worldwide. (http://www.myspace.com/asmalldreaminred)
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE:
The presentation will consist of original compositions written specifically for voice and saxophone, poetry, standard deconstructions, slide presentation by photographer Fernando Natalici and featuring “Piano Jazz" a composition and poem written for sculptor Steven Dono’s large construction.
Arts for Art, INC (AFA) and The Local 269 have starting a Vocal Series called The Evolving Voice. The series aims to put left-of-center vocal music on the map and intends to showcase creative and conceptual vocalists performing original and improvised music including standards with a twist. The weekly series takes place on Tuesdays at the Local 269 featuring two vocalists per night, performing one set each.
LAWRENCE D. "BUTCH" MORRIS
CONDUCTS
A CHORUS OF POETS AND STRING ENSEMBLE
“CONDUCTION® No. 187, Erotic Eulogy”
VISION FESTIVAL
10:30pm
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
CHORUS OF POETS:
Yasha Bilan
Alex Bilu
Justin Carter
Helga Davis
David Devoe
Mark Gerring
Nora McCarthy
Chavisa Woods
STRING ENSEMBLE:
Nicole Federici, Jason kao Huang - viola
Shawn McGloin, Jane Wang - bass
Skye Steele, Charlie Burnham - violin
Greg Heffernan, Alisa Horn - cello
The Nora McCarthy Qu'ART'et
Joshua Wolff - piano
Jeffrey Carney - bass
Tony Jefferson - drums
Special Guest: Jorge Sylvester - alto saxophone
LAWRENCE D. "BUTCH" MORRIS
CONDUCTS
A CHORUS OF POETS AND STRING ENSEMBLE
ISSUE PROJECT ROOM:
232 3rd Street, at 3rd Ave.
3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY
8 & 9PM
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CHORUS OF POETS:
Yasha Bilan, Mark Gerring, Chavisa Woods
Nora McCarthy, Justin Carter
Alex Bilu, Helga Davis
David Devoe
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STRING ENSEMBLE:
Nicole Federici, Jason kao Hwang - viola
Shawn McGloin, Jane Wang - bass
Skye Steele, Charlie Burnham - violin
Greg Heffernan, Alisa Horn - cello
WITH TEXT BY ALLAN GRAUBARD
**Call for Reservations Or Buy Tickets On-Line
Btwn. 5th & 6th Aves
Musicians:
John diMartino -piano
Jeffrey Carney - bass
Tony Jefferson- drums
Singing Music From New Release and Other Treasured Standards
CD CIRCLE COMPLETING PRE-RELEASE CELEBRATION
8:30 & 10:30pm shows
Reservations Recommended
The Nora McCarthy Qu'ART'et
John di Martino - piano
Jeff Carney - bass
Jeff Allen - drums
A CHORUS OF POETS
Conducted by Butch Morris
A Chorus of Poets, now in its 19th year, under the direction of its
founder Lawrence D. 'Butch' Morris represents a neglected yet vital
tradition in the spoken word community. 12 poets conjure the spiritual
and the psychic by cajoling the most marvelous void, the effect is
stunning and overwhelming.
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Nora is a featured poet and the assistant to Master Conductor, Lawrence D.
"Butch" Morris' A Chorus of Poets.
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The Stone is a not-for-profit performance space dedicated to the
EXPERIMENTAL and AVANT-GARDE.
A CHORUS OF POETS Conducted by Butch Morris
A Chorus of Poets, now in its 19th year, under the direction of its
founder Lawrence D. 'Butch' Morris represents a neglected yet vital
tradition in the spoken word community. 12 poets conjure the spiritual
and the psychic by cajoling the most marvelous void, the effect is
stunning and overwhelming.
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The Stone is a not-for-profit performance space dedicated to the
EXPERIMENTAL and AVANT-GARDE.
Nora McCarthy MusicPoetica
Nora McCarthy – voice, compositions, poetry
Pablo Vergara – piano
Jeffrey Carney - Bass
JAZZ STANDARDS, BLUES, FREE, ORIGINAL MUSIC & POETRY
DIRECTIONS FROM MANHATTAN: Metro North gets you to Peekskill in
under an hour and is a beautiful ride along the Hudson. Round trip
costs $8. Take the Hudson River Line from Grand Central or Harlem,
125th Street to Peekskill.
www.mta.info 1800-metro-info
JORGE SYLVESTER
AFRO-CARIBBEAN EXPERIMENTAL COLLECTIVE
Featuring: Nora McCarthy - Voice, Composer, Poet
Pablo Vergara - piano
Waldron Ricks - Trumpet
Gene Torres - Electric Bass
Gene Jackson - Drums
The ACE Collective's unique compositional approach is on the forefront
of today's musical scene reaching into the future, exploring new sounds and
concepts and creating new music in the African Caribbean tradition.
This Annual Jazz Festival which attracts thousands of visitors is an annual event that is held in the heart of the downtown arts district in Peekskill, NY.
DIRECTIONS FROM MANHATTAN: Metro North gets you to Peekskill in
under an hour and is a beautiful ride along the Hudson. Round trip
costs $8. Take the Hudson River Line from Grand Central or Harlem,
125th Street to Peekskill.
www.mta.info 1800-metro-info
Featuring: Nora McCarthy - Voice, Composer, Poet
Waldron Ricks - Trumpet
Gene Torres - Electric Bass
Gene Jackson - Drums
Jorge Sylvester - Alto Saxophone,Composer, Arranger
The ACE Collective's unique compositional approach is on the forefront
of today's musical scene reaching into the future, exploring new sounds and
concepts and creating new music in the African Caribbean tradition.
A SMALL DREAM IN RED - VOX & SAX AVANT-GARDE DUO PERFORMANCE
DIRECTIONS:
Metro North:
Hudson Line from Grand Central to Peekskill Train Station
www.mta.info 1800-metro-info
During Open Studio Weekend shuttle buses are available from train station to the Gazebo and to Maxwell Fine Arts and the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art
A SMALL DREAM IN RED - vox and sax duo performance
Metro North:
Hudson Line from Grand Central to Peekskill Train Station
www.mta.info 1800-metro-info
During Open Studio Weekend shuttle buses are available from train station to the Gazebo and to Maxwell Fine Arts and the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art
The Nora McCarthy Qu'ART'et performs at this fabulous jazz restaurant - great ambiance - delicious food - full bar - incredible staff - a diamond in the city of Peekskill - easy to get to by car or Metro-North on the beautiful Hudson River
ENZO'S JAZZ - THE ONE AND ONLY SINGER FOCUSED ONGOING AMAZING SERIES IN NEW YORK CITY
Support the voices of jazz!
Housed in the exquisite Italian owned Jolly Hotel - Mediterranean Charm - incredible cuisine, divine wine and cocktails. Located in the Whaler Bar off the luxurious lobby. See you there.
I am a member of: A CHORUS OF POETS Conducted by Butch Morris 8:pm & 9pm the LIVING THEATRE is located (Just below Houston St., Subways: F train to Delancey or 2nd Ave
The Nora McCarthy Qu'ART'et will be performing at this the FIRST JAZZ CONVENTION OF ITS KIND SPONSORED BY JAZZ IMPROV MAGAZINE - Details will be forthcoming
Performance and Workshop on the Campus of Oberlin University
Performance: Alex Ritz-dms, Sullivan Fortner-pno &
Chris Mees-bs @ the "Cat" located adjacent to Hales Gym,
where Jazz Studies is located - Jazz Performance to follow @ 1:30pm.
HEALING EVENT FOR THE 9/11 VICTIMS - MAY FANTASTIC MUSICIANS COMING TOGETHER IN PEACE AND HEALING 4PM - MIDNIGHT COME AND SHOW YOUR LOVING SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTE HEALING VIBES
The HOWL Festival and Wash and Dry Productions present “A CHORUS OF POETS: (The) DESICCATE ABLUTION” CONDUCTED BY BUTCH MORRIS Friday September 7th 8-9pm Poetic Text on airing, cleaning and drying "DIRTY LAUNDRY"
The Gathering of the Tribes Gallery and the Charlie Parker Festival present:
"A CHORUS OF POETS: WHERE IS PEACE"
CONDUCTED BY BUTCH MORRIS
TRIBES GALLERY
info@tribes.org
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THE POETS: Nora McCarthy, Alexander Biluish, Chantal Ughi, David
Devoe, Chavisa Woods, Jameel Hobbins
A Panel and Performance Co-Production with the Medicine Woman of Jazz, Golda Solomon. The Nora McCarthy Qu' ART 'et featuring compositions that pay tribute and respect to the history of the music through the use of poetry. Featuring "Faith In Time" aka Jimmy's Song dedicated to Jimmy Scott.
Voice Music Words
A Small Dream In Red voice and saxophone duo...performance, work shops & master classes in Montenegro from April 19th - April 26.
A Small Dream In Red
Nu-Modern Jazz
One show only
A SMALL DREAM IN RED, respectively: Nora McCarthy and Jorge Sylvester, acknowledge a deep affinity to Wassily Kandinsky—the artistic pioneer whose quintessential goal was to achieve the unique immediacy of music in abstract visual form. Incredibly, Nora and Jorge have achieved, in their duo performances, an innovative form of musical expression comparable in impact to Kandinsky’s paintings, wherein each work reveals a self-contained world of content, form, improvisation, and—above all—balance.
Modernity as exemplified by Kandinsky and Monk is distinguished by a striking clarity of expression focused in the present moment. This clarity and presence is the ideal to which Nora McCarthy and Jorge Sylvester have aspired in their duo, A SMALL DREAM IN RED. The abstract dimension of these artists’ work, often misunderstood as a stylistic choice, is a necessary key to the focused “Now!” at the heart of their work. Abstraction enables a clear distinction between the essential and the superfluous, and so can serve as a catalyst for powerful artistic expression.
The Nora McCarthy Qu'ART'et
Pablo Vergara, piano
Santi Debriano, bass
David Silliman, drums
Jorge Sylvester, alto saxophone
Original Compositions, Classic & Contemporary Jazz Standards, Spoken Word
Art exhibit and reception for various New York artists including Sculptor Steven Dono and Photographer Robin Herstand. Composition interpreting Steven Dono's "Piano Jazz" written and performed by A Small Dream In Red, Voice and Saxophone Duo, Nora McCarthy & Jorge Sylvester. More Info to Follow.
RED VOXX - Nu-Jazz, Experimental Music & Spoken Word
Nora McCarthy - voice, pedals, words
Jorge Sylvester - alto saxophone
Dominic Duval - bass
Brian Wilson - drums
[169 East Broadway between Rutgers and Jefferson
Take the F train to East Broadway]
Ras Moshe's Creative Series
In Trio w/David Ambrosia and Jorge Sylvester
The Nora McCarthy Qu'ART'et
John diMartino - piano
Dominic Duval - bass
Brian Wilson - drums
John Fischer - piano
Nora McCarthy - voice
The Nora McCarthy Qu 'ART' et
at a new jazz room in NYC @ Bona Fides Restuarant
Part of the Lower East Side HOWL event in celebration of master jazz icon Charles "Yardbird" Parker.
F or V train to 2nd Aveneue
6 train to Bleecker Street
M9 or M14 bus from Union Square to E. 4th St.
In store promotion for cd - three hour duo performance.
POETRY READING - A salute to Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, published 101 years ago this (some say) July 4th. Selection from Song of Myself. Will take place for four nights with various readers - July 9-12 (Sunday to Wednesday), all of the Song of Myself, Whitman's greatest poem will be presented
The premier performance of my latest exciting and creative endeavor with the phenomenal bassist Dominic Duval - music from our cd to be released this year. New, refreshing and innovative approach to the classics that goes beyond the spoken word, beyond the mainstream, beyond the avant garde, creating a new genre of creative music that redefines the term "duo".
Excellent French Cuisine
Reservations recommended
Jon Davis - piano
Essiet Okon Essiet - bass
Nora McCarthy - voice, original compositions, classically contemporary standards, poetry.
The newest jazz venue is in Park Slope and features Jazz, Performance and fine New Orleans Cuisine, full bar and a n incredible skylight room - .."the most beautiful backroom in Brooklyn". Great atmosphere for a perfect evening of music and charm.
Conductor, William D. "Butch" Morris (www.conduction.us) and A Chorus Of Poets - new material, oceans of sounds and concepts masterfully manipulated before your eyes and ears.
If you've never been to ZEBULON, now is the time. It's all about the art at ZEBULON, and life, the vibe is right.
L Train to Bedford Avenue.
call club for good directions
St. Nick's Pub
Known as the "jazz corner of Sugar Hill," the legendary St. Nick's Pub is a hot spot every night of the week. Jazz greats of the Charlie Parker variety have performed and recorded here, and you never know what current jazz luminaries will show up.
• 737 St. Nicholas Ave. at 149th Street, 212-283-9728
Take the A Train to 145 and follow the soul to 149th. I'll be performing with the amazing trumpeter Melvin Vines and his quartet, featuring Chip Crawford on piano from 10pm till 3am for the die hard jazzers, a mixture of originals and straight unchased standards. This is a Tuesday night event so be prepared to have the most fun you've ever had you'll think it's a Saturday night. Meet the gang and hang - you'll love the vibe cuz it's REAL AS IT GETS.
I had a fabulous time, fantastic musicians, ie, Melvin Vines - trumpet - he sounded like a free & funky, futuristic MD, beautiful soung....Chip Crawford on keys, harmonics and ideas out of the creative encyclopedia.....Ronnie Williams on drums - the maestro of rhythm and the incredible Tim Perriman on TBone - sweet and tasteful. Some of the greatest musicians that play today were in the audience, luminaries on the jazz stage, the one and only Frank Lacy - the King of the TBone, Dennis Davis - the Groove Master - drummer renowned, Bill Saxton swung by, and the special treat - The Man Olu Dara spread the wisdom by gracing the stage with his knowledge and style. Lastly, the master improviser himself, the amazing alto saxophonist Jorge Sylvester took the music to the outer limits. The joint was packed all night with a beautiful festive group of wonderful people who were definitely diggin the music. Many thanks to the St. Nick's Pub, Nelson, Vincent, Neville and the rest of the gang for a memorable night and a special thank you to two of the most charming divas on earth - sister Sarah James (phenom singer, poet) and sister Jolene Wu - compelling spiritual connector. Peace Everyone.
This well established Jazz club, restaurant and meeting place in the Chelsea District, serves up a delectable menu of Continental Cuisine and a roster of New York City's finest jazz and creative music artists> Equipped with a great stage, acoustic piano, full bar and attentive staff. Oh, and some of the best deserts in town. A friendly place to enjoy an evening with friends and hear great music - easy to get to.
Nora McCarthy & Pablo Vergara
Something Red Duo
Original Compositions and Romantic Jazz Stylings
The Po'Jazz Series hosted by Poet Golda Solomon, the Medicine Woman of Jazz
A Small Dream In Red
Expressionist-Avant-Jazz
Voice and Saxophone Duet
featuring:
Jorge Sylvester - alto saxophone, compositions
Nora McCarthy - voice, compositions, poetry, pedals
Translating visual expressions into aural terms....the next level of aural stimulation.
Performing several compositions interpreting the work of master painter Wassily Kandinsky, namely..Small Dream In Red, Lyrical, Composition #8, and Yellow-Red-Blue.
WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 26
An intimate exchange with me and jazz guitarist Mark Capon
THIS IS A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
PROCEEDS WILL GO TO:
Preservation Hall Hurricane Relief Fund
(Dedicated to helping New Orleans Musicians)
American Humane’s Animal Emergency Services
But EVERYONE is welcome
AND THERE ARE RAFFLE PRIZES EVERY WEEK FOR EVERYONE WHO JOINS US
"Here’s how I see it folks, it’s really a time for all of us to come together, be grateful for what we have, and do something to help us others who have lost a lot. It’s simple for you to join us for a great night of music and friends and offer what you can to help other people rebuild their lives." (Meredith Bliss)
The Creative Continuum Series Curated by Nora McCarthy
Downstairs in "Plato's Cave"
This Lower East Side Cultural Hang is one of New York's best kept secrets.
(Please come down and express yourself!)
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY BEGINING IN SEPTEMBER, 2005 - CREATIVE MUSIC GATHERING w/"PORTALS" - Nora McCarthy-voice, Jorge Sylvester-alto saxophone, Juini Booth-bass.
musicians, poets, dancers, creative beings welcome! weekly guest artists: Jorge Sylvester, Juini Booth, Faye Victor, Lucian Ban, Monte Croft, Chip Crawford, Mike Lee, Andrew Green........pass the word
PLATO’S CAVE
A musically, mystically metaphorical, underground meeting place located at 48 E. SEVENTH ST. and SECOND AVENUE – F- Train to 2nd Ave. walk up to 7th St. (Downstairs). “A dimly lit, cozy and intimate atmosphere (great acoustics) - (below a rustic Italian restaurant) where some of New York’s finest creative artists gather to exchange ideas and concepts every Tuesday evening . A Bohemian hide-away with real music, comfortable couches, excellent food and wine.... interesting people in the East Village.
“From an evolutionary standpoint, we surely are more than just the sum of our concrete experiences. But first we have to think outside the box in order to break free……” Khoren Arisian
Emily Dickinson: “Truth must dazzle gradually lest it blind."
The Creative Continuum Series Curated by Nora McCarthy
Downstairs in "Plato's Cave"
This Lower East Side Cultural Hang is one of New York's best kept secrets.
(Please come down and express yourself!)
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY BEGINING IN SEPTEMBER, 2005 - CREATIVE MUSIC GATHERING w/"PORTALS" - Nora McCarthy-voice, Jorge Sylvester-alto saxophone, Juini Booth-bass.
musicians, poets, dancers, creative beings welcome! weekly guest artists: Jorge Sylvester, Juini Booth, Faye Victor, Lucian Ban, Monte Croft, Chip Crawford, Mike Lee, Andrew Green........pass the word
PLATO’S CAVE
A musically, mystically metaphorical, underground meeting place located at 48 E. SEVENTH ST. and SECOND AVENUE – F- Train to 2nd Ave. walk up to 7th St. (Downstairs). “A dimly lit, cozy and intimate atmosphere (great acoustics) - (below a rustic Italian restaurant) where some of New York’s finest creative artists gather to exchange ideas and concepts every Tuesday evening . A Bohemian hide-away with real music, comfortable couches, excellent food and wine.... interesting people in the East Village.
“From an evolutionary standpoint, we surely are more than just the sum of our concrete experiences. But first we have to think outside the box in order to break free……” Khoren Arisian
Emily Dickinson: “Truth must dazzle gradually lest it blind."
The expressionist avant jazz voice and saxophone duo, A Small Dream In Red, respectively Nora McCarthy and Jorge Sylvester will perform original compositions and poetry in conjunction with the annual HOWL event in honor of the master innovator, jazz icon, Charlie "Yardbird" Parker.
F Train to 2nd Ave.
Jazz Tuesday's Series Curated by Mike Longo - ConceptualMotion 20-Piece Creative Music Orchestra Co-Led by Nora McCarthy and Jorge Sylvester - all original music and poetry - 20 of New York City's finest improvisors.
MEMBERS OF CONCEPTUALMOTION:
JORGE SYLVESTER
Alto-Saxophone
Conductor, Composer, Arranger
NORA McCARTHY
Voice
Composer, Lyricist, Poet, Arranger
Compositions By: Jorge Sylvester
Nora McCarthy
Gene Jefferson - alto saxophone
Hayes Greenfield – alto saxophone
Salim Washington – tenor saxophone
Tim Armacost – tenor saxophone
Frank Vacin - baritone saxophone
Vincent Chancey – French horn
Alfred Patterson – trombone
Curtis Fowlkes - trombone
Pat Hall – trombone
Aaron Johnson – tuba
Mac Gollahan - trumpet
Waldron Ricks - trumpet
Michael C. Lewis - trumpet
Chuck Mackinnon – trumpet
Marvin Sewell – guitar
Pablo Vergara - piano
Jeff Carney- double bass
Derrek Phillips – drums