New York Jazz Stories is a captivating live experience that delves into the heart and soul of New York City’s rich jazz history. Haney, a masterful storyteller, brings to life the fascinating tales of jazz icons through meticulously transcribed interviews and anecdotes. The evening unfolds with Haney’s captivating narration, accompanied by his enthralling piano work, and culminates in a set of electrifying live jazz featuring the masterful improvisations of Joe Lovano and company.
Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and producer Joe Lovano is fearless in finding new modes of artistic expression. With a Grammy win for his 52nd Street Themes and 14 other nominations, he has won DownBeat Magazine’s Critics and Readers Polls countless times as Tenor Saxophonist, Musician of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year and Triple Crowns from DownBeat. He has also received numerous awards from JazzTimes and the Jazz Journalists Association for Tenor Saxophone, Album of the Year and Musician of the Year.
Judi Silvano is a jazz vocalist who has inspired a generation of singers around the world. She brings her dance sensibility and classical music roots to interpretations of not only Jazz repertoire but also to her own passionate Original songs about Life and Love. With 14 albums as Leader on Blue Note, Soul Note and more, Silvano has performed or recorded with Kenny Werner, Joe Lovano, Michael Abene, Mal Waldron, George Garzone, Vic Juris, Larry Goldings, Matt Wilson, Bruce Arnold, Kenny Wessel, Bill Frisell, Wynton Marsalis and Victor Lewis among others.
David Haney is a rising star in the jazz world, praised for his innovative compositions and captivating performances. He has garnered acclaim for his solo piano work and his unique storytelling projects. Haney was awarded a travel grant from the U.S. State Department to present the music of composer Herbie Nichols in concerts throughout Argentina and Chile. Haney’s piano/trombone work Ota Benga of the Batwa was included in the critics pick for best Jazz Album of 2007 (Coda Magazine). “Conspiracy a go go” and “Clandestine” were both selected Top Ten Jazz Albums of 2009 (Cadence Magazine) “Solo” received top ten honors in 2014 (Cadence Magazine). The Penguin Guide to Jazz has a half page entry on several David Haney albums.
“Mr. Haney is a pianist drawn to experimental settings, and he creates a promising one here.” The New York Times
