“You’re my thrill” from Billie Holiday’s “Rare Live Recordings” (ESP 4039) is featured in today’s New York Times article on the Apollo Theater. Click here to read the article.
Entries from February 2009
Billie Holiday track featured in the New York Times
February 27th, 2009
Gunter Hampel and Giuseppi Logan at the Bowery Poetry Club
February 26th, 2009
Photos courtesy of Peter Gannushkin/downtownmusic.net
Giuseppi Logan with Warren Smith (drums), Francois Grillot (bass) and Matt Lavelle (bass clarinet)
Review of Giuseppi Logan/Gunter Hampel @Bowery Poetry Club
February 18th, 2009
Well the show last night was a huge success. We had a tremendous turnout and both artists played fabulously. By the time Giuseppi’s set began (about 11:30) it was standing room only at that point. We appreciate everyone coming out to support live music, ESP-Disk’ and our artists. We’ll be posting photos and hopefully some [...]
Bowery mention in Flavorpill
February 17th, 2009
One of the first labels to take a chance on the likes of Albert Ayler, Don Cherry, and Sun Ra, ESP-Disk did more than just push free jazz forward — it created a template for artist-centered innovation. Its catalog contains some of the most fiercely independent — not to mention mind-blowingly weird — jazz records [...]
Gunter Hampel & Giuseppi Logan LIVE in NYC!
February 16th, 2009
ESP-Disk’ LIVE @ The Bowery Poetry Club continues on Tuesday February 17th with a special show featuring two classic ESP-Disk’ artists:
10pm
Gunter Hampel (ESP 1042) vibes, bcl, flute
the art of the solo
11pm
Giuseppi Logan (ESP 1007, 1013, 1055) alto sax
Matt Lavelle – trumpet/flugelhorn, bass clarinet
Francois Grillot – bass
Warren Smith (ESP 1054, 1069) – drums
See our “Live Shows” [...]
Giuseppi Logan feature in Time Out NYC
February 13th, 2009
You may or may not have heard but we have an exciting show coming up at the Bowery Poetry club this Tuesday February 17th. We will have two classic ESP-Disk’ artists, Gunter Hampel (ESP 1042) and Giuseppi Logan (ESP 1007, 1013 and 1055), and Time Out New York has published a feature article on Giuseppi. [...]
Joe Morris feature in the WIRE
February 13th, 2009
Joe Morris (Flow Trio, ESP 4052) is featured in the March 2009 issue of the Wire where, among other things, he talks about Lowell Davidson (ESP 1012). Click here to hear some excerpts from this interview.
ESP-Disk’ February 2009 Releases – Out Now!
February 9th, 2009
ESP 1025 PATTY WATERS “SINGS” (Jazz, Free-Jazz, Vocals)
Patty Waters comes alive on her legendary 1965 debut. Sings features seven ballads and a shocking version of “Black Is the Color of My True Love’s Hair”. This track, with Patty’s moans, whispers, screams, and wails, helped cement her reputation as a vocal innovator, one whose influence extended [...]
Welcome to the NEW ESP-Disk’ NEWS blog!
February 4th, 2009
Well it’s been a while but we’ve finally overhauled our website. We still have some details to fine tune but we’re all set to go. Visit us here to read about ALL the latest ESP-Disk’ news. We’ll be posting about upcoming events, new releases, and much more. Not only will we be featuring artists from [...]
