Bright Moments

Bright Moments: Return of the Lost Tribe

by Jack Bowers
January 1, 1999

Bright Moments is a quintet comprised of members of Chicago’s avant–garde Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), and Return of the Lost Tribe nods obliquely toward the “lost Hebrew tribes” of antiquity, although there seem to be no overt references to this, even in the largely opaque recitation on “Kudus.” While I’d heard the names of some of these musicians before, I’d not heard their music until now, so didn’t know quite what to expect. It’s far more ...

Kahil El'zabar's Ritual Trio Featuring Pharoah Sanders - Ooh Live (Bright Moments Records, 2008) ***a1/2

Source: All About Jazz
May 27, 2008

Kahil El'Zabar's has this magical touch to turn all his music into a pure joy, full of playful spirituality, reverent and fun at the same time. And yes, he tends to repeat himself at times, but then what, who cares, the performances of his Ritual Trio or the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble are always great to excellent. What more can you want? This one is recorded live in 2000, with Ari Brown on piano (predominantly) and sax and the late Malachi ...
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New Release from Criss Cross Jazz: "Bright Moments" by John Swana

Source: All About Jazz
March 31, 2008

For his tenth Criss Cross date as a leader, trumpeter John Swana presents his first twin-tenor sextet.

Swana, tenor saxophonists Eric Alexander and Grant Stewart, pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington have intersected on many occasions, but never together in a group. The result is an effortless blend of ingrained chemistry with the sound of surprise inherent in first encounters.

Like 2005's Philly Gumbo Vol. 2, Bright Moments focuses largely on original material with a couple ...
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Claire Daly's "Bright Moments" at Bowery Poetry Club. Jan. 11th & 25th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 8, 2007

RAH! RAH! Live Jazz. Big Fun.

Claire Daly - baritone sax and more Eli Yamin - piano Napoleon Maddox - human beat box Dave Hofstra - bass Ben Cliness (11th), Peter Grant (25th) - drums w/ special guest Kirpal Gordon - spoken word

Thursdays, JAN 11th and 25th Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery, near Bleeker St. 8pm 1 set only ...
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Josephine Livoti "Bright Moments" CD Release Concert Sunday, April 23rd 7 PM at St. Peter's Church

Source: All About Jazz
March 27, 2006

JOSEPHINE LIVOTI Bright Moments CD Release Concert Sunday, April 23, 2006 at 7 P.M.

Josephine Livoti, vocals James Weidman, piano Paul West, bass Greg Bandy, drums

Saint Peter's Church 619 Lexington Avenue New York, NY (at 54th Street) Wine and Cheese Reception Following Concert Contact: Josephine Livoti 212-362-7947 [email protected] CDs available at concert Suggested Donation: $15

JOSEPHINE LIVOTI, ...
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