Outpost Performance Space Spring 2008 Schedule

Music sets of all variety, poetry readings, dance performances, by local teens. With Ya Ya Boom!, The Coalition, The Elan Silverblatt Jazz 4tet, and The Flamenco Ensemble!

ONLY $3

A rare performance of the Indian Druphad vocal style by the son/nephew of the famed Dagar Brothers.

$22/$17 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

Albuquerque’s innovative Jeff Brown who considers himself equal parts jazz and classical pianist.

$17/$12 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

Our goal: to combine the work of New Mexico residents with some of the touring artists of like minds.

Legendary bassist Henry Grimes is joined by Bay Area multi-reed player Oluyemi Thomas.

$22/$17 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

Henry Grimes and Oluyemi Thomas will also perform in Santa Fe at High Mayhem Studio on Saturday, May 17 at 9pm. More info at www.highmayhem.org or call (505)501-3333

A wonderful relaxed performance environment For and by kids of all ages and levels.

Free!

Two great NM-based creative ensembles joined by visiting artists. Part improvisation, part composition, layering and juxtaposing materials and focusing on space, color, timbre and interaction

$17/$12 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

The 12-piece Southwest Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jack Manno focuses on the work of the great jazz composers.

$17/$12 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

As singing partner of the famed Sister Rosetta Tharpe, she was one half of gospel’s preeminent duo of the 1940’s and 50’s

$22/$17 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

Marie Night will also perform in Silver City at the Silver City Blues Festival on Sunday May 25. For info go to www.mimbresarts.org or call 1-888-758-7289.

Furious interpretations of traditional Ukrainian songs— a sound that revives archaic pagan midsummer night invocations, old-fashioned wedding songs, and melancholic emigrant chants.

$22/$17 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

New Mountain Books presents legendary singer-songwriter Bill Staines.

For tickets and info: 237-8177 or www.newmountainbooks.com

The winner of seventeen Grammy awards, he continues to re-define the genre of “jazz guitar” with new technology and technique. Featuring his latest acoustic trio.

$65/$50/$40/$30 ($5 discount for Outpost Members). Available at The Lensic box office, 505-988-1234 or lensic.org and at the Outpost Performance Space.

Israeli born saxophonist and clarinetist, Cohen is conversant with modern and traditional jazz, classical music, Brazilian choro, Argentine tango, and Afro-Cuban styles.

$22/$17 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

Albuquerque artist’s recent paintings “mine images of high-style modernist furnishings and homes, taking ownership of the slick images by re-working them in his own hand.”

Exhibit Dates: March 3-March 29

Son of John and Alice Coltrane, one of jazz’s brightest young stars. Saxophonist, composer, producer, record label owner, band-leader, archivist.

$25/$20 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

The Ravi Coltrane Quartet will also perform in Las Cruces at New Mexico
State University NMSU Music Recital Hall on Wednesday, March 12 at 8pm
(575-646-1420 or go to http://panam.nmsu.edu/ for information) and in
Santa Fe at the Friends of Santa Fe Jazz, Saturday, March 15. For
information, contact lee217@comcast.net.

Outpost Director, Tom Guralnick gives helpful hints for low-cost, yet professional approaches to publicizing your events and career.

Free!

Daughter of legendary, Cab Calloway. Singer, actor, T.V. personality, producer, band-leader and beloved Santa Fe resident.

$22/$17 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

Exploring an eclectic mix of styles between jazz and singer-songwriter, she “holds the simplicity, clarity and depth needed to master humanity’s first instrument.”

$17/$12 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

The New Mexico Jazz Festival, a collaborative project of the Outpost Performance Space, The Lensic, and the Santa Fe Jazz Foundation.

Named Rising Star Jazz Ensemble of the Year in DownBeat’s 2006 Critics Poll, the all-star SFJAZZ Collective features eight of the finest performer/composers at work in jazz today.  

$45/$30/$25/$20 ($5 discount for Outpost Members). Available at Ticketmaster by calling 883-7800, Ticketmaster outlets at all Smith’s Food Stores or at ticketmaster.com; and at the Outpost Performance Space.

The New Mexico Jazz Festival, a collaborative project of the Outpost Performance Space, The Lensic, and the Santa Fe Jazz Foundation.

Credited with having anticipated the World Music movement by decades, Charles Lloyd who celebrates his 70th birthday on March 15, features his latest quartet comprising some of the finest young talents in jazz.

$55/$40/$30/$20 ($5 discount for Outpost Members). Available at The Lensic box office, 505-988-1234 or lensic.org and at the Outpost Performance Space.

Music sets of all variety, poetry readings, dance performances, and any other performances local teens are ready to share. This week featuring singer songwriter, Haley Mervini; solo bassist, Bryan Gonzales; and the band, Deep Field.

$3 at the door

Pianist Milne, a Steve Coleman Five Elements, alumni blends funk, hip-hop, spoken word and groove.

$17/$12 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

Artist Statement: “This work is composed of vintage, salvaged, and collected materials.”

Exhibit Dates: April 4-April 27

“Everything you wanted to know about Outpost but were afraid to ask.”

Free!

“The most authoritative, swinging flutist in jazz today” joined by pianist Mike Wofford and local rhythm stalwarts

$22/$17 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

The Hofmann-Wofford Quartet will also perform in Santa Fe at the Friends of
Santa Fe Jazz, Friday, April 11. For info, contact lee217@comcast.net.

Pianist MacAskie draws from the Great American Songbook, the jazz canon, and his own original compositions— an eclectic mix, all falling under the rubric of contemporary jazz.

$17/$12 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

Music sets of all variety, poetry readings, dance performances by local teens.

ONLY $3

A dazzling display of drumming, dance, martial arts and virtuosity from India’s classical and folk traditions under the direction of the world’s pre-eminent tabla maestro, Zakir Hussain.

$50/$35/$25/$20 ($5 discount for Outpost Members and Students). Available at Ticketmaster by calling 883-7800 or at ticketmaster.com; and at the Outpost Performance Space by phone or in person.

One of his generation’s finest creative musicians, pianist Iyer is grounded in American jazz yet draws from a wide range of Western and non-Western traditions.

$22/$17 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

Tonight marks the very first time that two of Albuquerque’s true jazz luminaries— saxophonist Doug Lawrence & trumpeter Bubby Shew— will appear together on stage.

$25/$20 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

The work of four women artists living and working in New Mexico.

Exhibit Dates: April 28-May 21

Named one of the “Ten Acts to Watch” by editors of the Musichound Folk Essential Album Guide. Best known for her original songs and unique fiddling style.

$17/$12 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)

A new collaborative project featuring new compositions by bassist Guerra and pianist Rangel which meld jazz, African, and Latin music.

$17/$12 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)