5 out of 5 stars Amazon Review of Emergence May 9, 2019

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5.0 out of 5 stars

‘Swing is in!’

May 9, 2019

New York jazz guitarist Larry Corban emerges on a new recording with the Aperturistic Trio on his Gibson L-5 guitar with a blend of swing on up-tempo burners and tender lyricism on relaxed ballads. A fine addition to the ‘quartet’ is Jerry Bergonzi on tenor sax on four of the songs. According to Bill Milkowski, ‘The music is on the cusp of straight-ahead jazz in the present moment with an intentional nod towards the mid 60’s Blue Note era.’

The ensemble is Larry Corban – guitar, Harvie S – upright bass, James Weidman – piano, Steve Williams – drums, and Jerry Bergonzi – tenor saxophone.

The tracks are Sea of Fire, Table Steaks, Observer Effect, Soon to Be, Never Let Me Go, On the Fly, Non-Determinism, and You and the Night and the Music.

As the liner notes say, ‘Swing is in! All over the world, from Manhattan to Moscow, audiences these days are embracing the sound of big band jazz that gets listeners up from their seats and out moving on the dance floor.’ While listening to this super recording it is next to impossible to stay seated – you’ll be up and dancing like old times! Grady Harp, May 19

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Emergence has been released and is #23 on RMR Top 50 Jazz Charts

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FAME Review: Larry Corban – The Corbanator by Mark S. Tucker

FAME Review: Larry Corban & the Aperturistic Trio – The Corbanator
by Mark S. Tucker

Larry Corban’s the kind of amphetamine-fingered guitarist who won’t play three notes when 30 can be fitted in, the ilk of caffeinated six string conversationalist technicians and progressive listeners are always a-hunt for. The Corbanator opens with a fiery swing number, his own Dizzy Affairs, and if the nomenclature is an homage to the famed Gillespie, then the rendition’s spot-on…and if it ISN’T thusly written, it’s still squarely on the mark, ’cause Diz spieled out tons of great solos just like Corban’s simultaneous melody line / improv chops. His dexterities and acumen aren’t accidental, having played with a roster of estimables.

If you’re inclined to love the fusiony side of trad jazz, this is the disc for you. Corban gets so involved in complex lines that at times it appears he’s ready to jump into noise and the avant-garde—never does, but I had to get out the flatboard in order to hand-iron the extra crenellations the cuts grooved into my brain, so convoluted and abstruse were they. Sweeeeeet! This is Grant Green by way of John McLaughlin. Pianist James Weidman frequently jumps into the deep end as well but also possesses a comping technique that damn near becomes co-conversational with Corban’s solos. The inimitable Harvie S, a cat with a pedigree so long and esteemed that…no! no! I can’t go there lest Lethe descend once more!, so suffice it to say his lines are thick and meaty even when restrained. With that guy, every note counts and is well considered.

Drummer Steve Williams has, as critics noted in the group’s debut (The Circle Starts Here—and, hey, if THAT’S a reference to the cool-beyond-cool old Corea/Braxton/Holland/Altschul band, Circle, then it too is apropos ’cause Corban woulda tore it up inside that legendary aggregate), a discernable Tony Williams element strongly evident, and he’s all over the place in cuts like Event Horizon. The 1938 chestnut Old Folks tempers things down into balladry, letting the ensemble catch its collective breath while allowing the audience to extinguish its flaming hair, a measured jazzy waltz named for the rest home set. Its follower, Stacked Coincidences, is at first a bit more up-tempo and somewhat more Adult Contemporary…but in a way that makes that otherwise reeking marketing label gain luster…until Corban, who can’t restrain himself, thank God, lights up again and takes off flying. Comport your listening environment accordingly.

Track List: Dizzy Affairs; The Corbanator; Sea Of Fire; Hidden Reality; Event Horizon; Old Folks (Hill / Robison); Stacked Coincidences; Two, Two, Three Step; Swamp Ditty; Don’t Lock The Top; Limits Of Inquiry; Blue In Green (Davis / Evans); You Stepped Out Of A Dream (Kahn / Brown).

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Larry Corban May 2018 Gigs!

I’ve got some cool gigs coming up in May.

Wednesday May 9th with the Yashmin Charnet-Abler Bossa Trio at Trumpet’s from 6:30 -9:30pm. Trumpet’s is located at 6 Depot Sq. Montclair, NJ 07042
Venue phone: (973) 744-2600
Saturday May 12th duo with Michelle Walker at Anyway Cafe BK from 9 – 12pm Anyway Cafe is lacated at 1602 Gravesend Neck Rd Venue phone: (718) 934-5988
Sunday May 13th, Mother’s Day Double Header, with the Yashmin Charnet-Abler Bossa Trio at Trumpet’s from 11:30 – 3:00pm
Sunday May 13th, Mother’s Day Double Header, Larry Corban Electric Trio with Greg Gonzalez and Scott Hogan at Silvana from 7 – 8pm. One set. Silvana is located at 300 West 116th St. Venue phone: (646) 692-4935
Wednesday May 16th with the Yashmin Charnet-Abler Bossa Trio at the Delancie from 6:30-8:00pm. The Dalancey is located at 168 Delancey Street. Venue phone: (212) 254-9920
Thursday May 17th, duo with Grace Garland at Anyway Cafe West Village from 8 – 11pm. Anyway Cafe West Village is located at 34 East 2nd St.
Monday May 28th, Larry Corban Electric Trio with Greg Gonzalez and Scott Hogan at Shrine from 7 – 8pm. One set. Shrine is located at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. (133rd and 134th St.) Venue phone: (212) 690-7807
Come out and enjoy live music! 🙂
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Video of Larry Corban Trio from Cornelia Street August 25, 2015

Larry Corban Trio with Michael O’Brien – upright bass and Brian Fishler – drums

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Corban Nation is #64 out of 200 on the best of 2017 jazz album charts at RMR

Congrats Larry Corban – Corban Nation made the best of 2017 charts at RMR

https://rootsmusicreport.com/charts/view/album/genre/jazz/yearly/2017

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Grace Garland Duo with Larry Corban in New York on te%

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Larry Corban 3 w/ Harvie S and Steve Johns playing at Club Bonafide on Wednesday, June 21st at 9:30pm for One Set!

Wednesday June 21st, 6/21 at 9:30 pm for one set $10 cover
Larry Corban 3
Harvie S – upright bass
Steve Johns – drums
at: Clubonafide
212 E 52nd St.
New York, NY 10022
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Larry Corban “Corban Nation” Quartet at ShapeShifter on Thursday, June 15th at 8:15 for One Set

Larry Corban “Corban Nation” Quartet at ShapeShifter on June 15th at 8:15 for One Set!!

I hope you can make it!!

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Celebration of Paul Abler’s Life and Legacy and CD Release Party: Featuring Paul Abler

Paul’s most recent CD, Looks Like March, is a beautiful, melodic work with seven original compositions played by the Paul Abler Sextet: Paul on guitar, James Weidman on piano, Mark Sherman on vibraphone, John Fedchock on trombone, Harvie S on bass and Paul’s closest friend Leonard King on drums. The CD will be posthumously released June 2nd from 8PM – 11PM at Trumpet’s Jazz Club in Montclair NJ.

With an All Star Band!
James Weidman – piano
Mark Sherman – vibraphone
John Fedchock – trombone
Harvie S – bass
Steve Williams – drum
and special guest Larry Corban – guitar

 

 

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