Concert Calendar: A Weekend of Live Music in NYC

Thursday August 6th through Sunday August 9th 

Steve Kuhn Trio @ Birdland (New York, NY) Pianist Steve Kuhn, 77, is one of jazz’s most sincere musicians. His career began as a sideman, playing with John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Chet Baker and Art Farmer, continuing as a leader on many critically acclaimed albums. This week he is joined by bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Joey Baron at Birdland. Thursday August 6th through Saturday August 8th 8:30/11:00 PM http://www.birdlandjazz.com/

Carol Lipnik @ Pangea (New York, NY) Singer Carol Lipnick embraces the spooky in her life on and off stage. She has released five albums on her own Mermaid Alley label featuring enigmatically spooky folk-art. At Pangea, a cozy East Village cabaret space, Lipnik is joined by pianist Matt Kanelos to share selections from a new album of original music throughout the summer. Thursday August 6th 7:30 PM http://www.pangeanyc.com/show/carol-lipnik

Christian McBride Trio @ Jazz Standard (New York, NY) Bassist-bandleader Christian McBride is stationed at the Jazz Standard this week. Joined by trio members, pianist Christian Sands and drummer Ulysses Owens Jr.. The group draws from both its fine recent debut album, Out Here, and a forthcoming sequel. Thursday August 6th through Saturday August 8th 7:30/9:30 PM with additional 11:30 PM performances Saturday and Sunday http://www.jazzstandard.com/

Barbara Carroll @ Birdland (New York, NY) With their crazy and hectic schedules, New Yorkers crave consistency. This is provided at Birdland every Saturday night with a performance by pianist and singer Barbara Carroll and her bassist Jay Leonhart. Without doubt, this chic piano legend, with over 68 years of experience, brings something new to her performances each week. Saturdays at 6:00 PM http://www.birdlandjazz.com/

Rudy Royston ‘303’ @ Village Vanguard (New York, NY) Rudy Royston is celebrating the recent release of his debut album, ‘303’ at the Village Vanguard this week. This is his first album as a leader. His previous work includes stints with trumpeter Dave Douglas and guitarist Bill Frisell. This week he leads a group with trumpeter Nadje Noordhuis, saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, guitarist Nir Felder, pianist Sam Harris and two bassists, Yasushi Nakamura and Mimi Jones. Thursday August 6th through Sunday August 9th 8:30/10:30 PM http://www.instantseats.com/

Sinatra Saturdays @ The Carnegie Club (New York, NY) Things are a bit smoky at the Carnegie Club on Saturday nights when Steve Maglio and the Stan Rubin 11-Piece Orchestra present Sinatra Saturdays. We aren’t kidding; the smoking of cigars & cigarettes is legally permitted in this venue. It’s part of the experience of transporting the crowd to a different era, a time when Sinatra was king of the hill - top of the heap.  Saturdays 8:30/10:30 PM http://www. hospitalityholdings.com/

Renee Legendre @ Metropolitan Room (New York, NY) Vocalist Renee (Porcella) Legendre has a passion for performing. Possessing a background in jazz, cabaret and liturgical music, Legendre takes the meaning of song lyrics seriously.  With her jazz trio, featuring pianist Pamela Hines, Legendre presents Shall We Swing a Little; a show of the jazz standards of yesterday and today at the Metropolitan Room. Sunday, August 9th 7:00 PM http://metropolitanroom.com/