Results tagged “musician”

A Brooklyn music studio has come to save the day for sleepy jazz musician Matthew Jodrell, whose brass instruments were nabbed on the N train as he dozed off. The flugelhorn was hand made especially for him in Switzerland where he traveled to pick it up; and his Bach Stradivarius trumpet was on loan from one of his teachers, who he says he sure "secretly wants to kill me." NY1 reports that Patricia Robinson and Peterson Grosvenor they offered the Juilliard student "one of several instruments they give to their students who can't afford to buy one of their own." The two said they couldn't imagine the musician going without and instrument, and when they read about the story, "I saw the picture of it. And I said, I have a Bach trumpet." Meanwhile, Jodrell is certain his instruments will turn up.

Moscow-born, Alaskan-raised and Brooklyn-based Olga Bell is better known on stage simply as Bell (her surname and her band's name). Her voice is often compared to that of Björk's (she has even put out a cover of one of her songs), but she'll do plenty to pull you in on her own unique merits. Listen for yourself tonight when she takes the stage at Mercury Lounge. Oh, and listen to her mash-up of Thom Yorke's "The Eraser" and Radiohead's "Videotape" (here).

Charlie Hunter may be best known in the jazz world, but playing 7 and 8-string guitars better than most play the standard 6—any audience will be mesmerized by his skills alone. Taught by Joe Satriani, in his earlier days he was part of Michael Franti's political rap group (The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy) and since has branched out on his own, while continuing to collaborate along the way. Tomorrow night he celebrates his latest recording, Baboon Strength, at Sullivan Hall, along with his new trio and a special guest horn section. We recently checked in with him as he embarked upon the tour.

Brattleboro, Vermont native, and sometimes-New Yorker Sam Amidon has danced, crooned and plucked his way into many music lover's (and critic's) hearts. Seemingly influenced from everything he's absorbed in his 27 years, his demeanor emanates both innocence and experience--making even the traditional folk songs he delivers seem to be off-the-cuff during a live performance. Catch him tonight at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah in Greenpoint, and next Wednesday at Glasslands in Williamsburg.

Every article you'll read about Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson mentions what a tough life he's had...and he has. From addiction to homelessness, you can hear the experience of rock-bottomness in his voice. The likes of Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor and TV on the Radio's Kyp Malone were amongst those who recognized his talent, and have helped him record his material. He'll be hitting the road soon, but you can catch him at Music Hall of Williamsburg this tonight, and Zebulon next Tuesday.

At 26-years-old, Nico Muhly has an impressive resume; on top of studying at Julliard and being the subject of an extensive New Yorker piece, the musician/composer/wunderkind has worked with Philip Glass, Rufus Wainwright, Antony (of Antony and the Johnsons), Björk and even Brooklyn boys The National. If you're not impressed yet, just take a listen to his latest album, Mothertongue, or his 2006 debut Speaks Volumes--and you'll understand that he doesn't need the big names to make a name for himself. This Saturday he'll be performing at (Le) Poisson Rouge with Doveman and Sam Amidon, who he is currently on tour with.

Brianna Taylor entered MTV's Real World Hollywood house as an unknown, but is using the show to catapult her music career. Her debut album just came out earlier this month, and tonight she plays at the Canal Room with American Idol's Blake Lewis. Earlier this week she told us about her music, the reality spotlight, and how the new Brooklyn cast may act around town.

John Darnielle may be best known for his band The Mountain Goats, but he's also the latest blogger with a book; this weekend he's in town as both a musician and an author.

Morgan Taylor, a Brooklyn-based illustrator/musician, has created a little yellow cone headed alien creature who's enchanting kids and adults alike. The little guy is called Gustafer Yellowgold, and the brainchild of Taylor joins him on stage via animated projections. The mellow songs have grabbed the attention of parents and kids alike, but Taylor has also crossed over to the indie world opening for bands like Wilco and The Polyphonic Spree.

New Hampshire native Nat Baldwin has some serious ties to Brooklyn's music scene, even though he still lives in his home state. His latest album, Most Valuable Player, is due out in April and was recorded in (Dirty Projector) Dave Longstreth's living room (Baldwin used to be the band's bassist). Longstreth also plays guitar on the album, which was produced/engineered by Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor.

Kaki King (MySpace) is a guitar player and singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. She lived in Brooklyn for 7 years until last summer, when music started taking her on a permanent tour around the world. Her upcoming album is called Dreaming Of Revenge and will be released March 11th on Velour Records. King was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Score for the music she played in the Sean Penn film Into the Wild, and Rolling Stone Magazine has declared her the first and only female "Guitar God."