Tuesday night at the Village Vanguard proved to be an amazing night of unique music, played by some of the most talented musicians around: Don Byron, clarinet and percussion; James Zollar, trumpet; Leo Traversa, electric bass; George Colligan, piano; Milton Cardona, congas; and Danfis Prieto on drums. The ensemble is known as "Music for Six Musicians," and has been together in various forms for the past eight years. Don Byron started off the first set by telling the audience that he was plea

Halloween night marked the fourth evening of special performances by Toots Thielemans at New York’s Blue Note. Belgian-born Toots was in town for his 80th Birthday Celebration and on the stage with him was longtime collaborator Kenny Werner on piano and special guest Joe Lovano on tenor saxophone. This was a very special night of music initiated by a duet performance of Herbie Hancock’s Dolphin Dance. Kenny and Toots displayed their remarkable ability to interpret jazz standards with the unus