Live From Emmet's Place Vol. 86 - Lucy Yeghiazaryan feat. Joe Farnsworth

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Emmet Cohen - Piano
Lucy Yeghiazaryan - Vocals
Joe Farnsworth - Drums
Mark Lewandowski - Bass

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Special thanks to: The Jazz Cruise, JazzCorner, Qobuz, JazzTimes, Penn State, Cliff Bells, Vail Jazz, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Mack Avenue, Savannah Music Fest, Tri-C JazzFest, Arts Garage, Lied Center of Kansas, Rochester Jazz Festival, & St. Cecilia Music Center

0:00 That Old Feeling (Sammy Fain; lyr. Lew Brown)
8:37 My Favorite Things (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein)
15:49 Introduction of the Musicians
16:59 Lucy Yeghiazaryan takes the stage
17:53 Can’t We Be Friends (Kay Swift; lyr. Paul James)
23:22 From This Moment On (Cole Porter)
31:14 The Very Thought of You (Ray Noble)
39:05 Perdido (Juan Tizol; lyr. Ervin Drake, Hans Lengsfelder)
47:48 Easy Street (Alan Rankin Jones; Jimmy Lunceford & His Orchestra)
55:24 Garôta de Ipanema (Antônio Carlos Jobim; lyr. Vinícius de Moraes)
1:02:15 People Will Say We’re In Love (Shirley Jones & Gordon MacRae)
1:10:11 Young at Heart (Johnny Richards; lyr. Carolyn Leigh)
1:17:07 This Can’t Be Love (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein)
1:22:27 What’s New? (Bob Haggart; lyr. Johnny Burke)
1:33:34 Echoes of Spring (piano intro - Willie “The Lion” Smith) / 1:33:51 They Say It’s Spring (Bob Haymes, lyr. Marty Clark; Blossom Dearie)
1:42:28 Your Red Wagon (comp. Richard M. Jones; Gene de Paul, lyr. Don Raye)

[fredericsuffet]

That was an incredible set, exceptional even by Emmet's high standards -- a master class by all concerned in how to tell a surprise-packed musical story while swinging from note one. And where else are you going to hear superb young singers like Lucy Yeghiazarian and Samara Joy, as well as great veterans like Catherine Russell and Mary Stallings? I started going to NYC jazz clubs in 1956 when I turned eighteen, and heard now-mythical players like Miles, Diz, Monk, Bud, Trane, Prez, Basie, and many others. Now, when I hear Emmet and the instrumentalists and singers who perform at his place, I can truly say that the music is still in good hands, and will undoubtedly continue to be. So thank you all. We need you, now more than ever.

[educabellomusic]

Tears in my eyes with the first Lucy's note. Not kidding!!

[flavioalheira]

It’s always good to listen Brazilian music played by jazz guys. As a Brazilian, It’s an honor.

[delewan]

Lucy opened her mouth to sing and I melted in my chair... holy isht.

[cooldebt]

Lucy's voice is incredible but My Favourite Things was...my favourite...in a set where everyone was just amazing. Absolutely EPIC version.

[franklee]

Surely the best set so far, i was dancing so hard that i put far too many chilli flakes in the pasta sauce. HOT!

[SteveLieblich]

A flawless performance… it’s bliss to watch the tight connection between all the musicians … and Lucy’s voice is heavenly…

[brianmessemer]

This swings so hard. It's just nuts how hard this swings 🔥🔥🔥

[michaelsmith]

so much love and good humor in the room!... appreciating being able to see them checking in with each other throughout the tunes, feel like I can witness the community they're in, all the threads of connection - -

[leobird]

Lucy is a total original, what a personality in that voice! Band sounding great as usual

[paolomicheli]

my mom would have said Lucy's beautiful and talented. She's surprising. that's why i keep listening to this on and on.
Thanks to the guys who played so well for her. bravissimi

[andrewuk]

The drummer looking very dapper there! From the moment Lucy begins to sing you know it's gonna be good! As for Emmet, we love him and his talent. Great entertainment as ever which brightens my day whilst working from home. Thanks!

[Meira_A]

*Bring It On Home* 🎙🎹🎶🛋🏙
*Lucy Sings…The Cats & Crib Swing* 🥁🎻🎺
(-ft. Emmet Cohen, L. Yeghiazaryan, Joe Farnsworth, M. Lewandowski, & B. Benack, III)
0:00 That Old Feeling (Sammy Fain; lyr. Lew Brown)
8:37 My Favorite Things (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein)
15:49 Introduction of the Musicians
16:59 Lucy Yeghiazaryan takes the stage
17:53 Can’t We Be Friends (Kay Swift; lyr. Paul James)
23:22 From This Moment On (Cole Porter)
31:14 The Very Thought of You (Ray Noble)
39:05 Perdido (Juan Tizol; lyr. Ervin Drake, Hans Lengsfelder)
47:48 Easy Street (Alan Rankin Jones; Jimmy Lunceford & His Orchestra)
55:24 Garôta de Ipanema (Antônio Carlos Jobim; lyr. Vinícius de Moraes)
1:02:15 People Will Say We’re In Love (Shirley Jones & Gordon MacRae)
1:10:11 Young at Heart (Johnny Richards; lyr. Carolyn Leigh)
1:17:07 This Can’t Be Love (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein)
1:22:27 What’s New? (Bob Haggart; lyr. Johnny Burke)
1:33:34 Echoes of Spring (piano intro - Willie “The Lion” Smith) / 1:33:51 They Say It’s Spring (Bob Haymes, lyr. Marty Clark; Blossom Dearie)
1:42:28 Your Red Wagon (comp. Richard M. Jones; Gene de Paul, lyr. Don Raye)

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*More than a place…’home’ is a feeling.*
— It is that *treasured intersection* where ‘feeling good’ and ‘feeling like ourselves’ are one and the same.
*Home is where the music lives.* 🙏🏾🎶

*The masters always knew how to create ’security in swing.’* 
— We’re talkin’ about cats that can create a pocket so tight that it has its own address…
Or a tone so mellow that we melt on contact — as into the embrace of a favorite chair. 🛋
Those little, yet not-so-little, things that we often take for granted.

For five weeks, the sweetest comforts of Emmet’s Place were shared with *our jazz family across Europe* 🌍🙏🏽🙌🏼🌏…
*Emmet and the Trio proved that ‘home’ can be created wherever their travels take them.*
(And finally stepping foot through one’s own front-door, can also feel incredible.)

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Last night, Emmet returned to familiar territory, familiar faces, & a piano bench that awaited his arrival.  🎹
*Vocalist, Lucy Yeghiazaryan headlined this mini homecoming.* She, last, graced the stage during her Emmet’s Place debut in vol. 50 – (accompanied by her better half & tenor saxophonist Grant Stewart, who also swung hard with us in vol. 79)
*Lucy’s dynamism, warmth, & stunning control  capture a golden age of the genre, * that transports us to the bandstands of renown. 🎙✨ She takes us home with her *immaculate scatting & ever-evolving sensibility.* 

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*Featured drummer, Joseph Farnsworth, is the personification of “c-l-e-a-n  cat, ” who enamors us with the precision of his cymbals…and the finesse of his threads.* 
😼🥁👔
We last swung with Joe in the celebration of friend & leader, the late, great Cedar Walton (vol. 82). Joe carries a special tie to the music’s *history* & is *among the coolest of voices to narrate little-known events that make this tradition hipper than we dare know* …(and in sweet affirmation of his legacy, a special seat was reserved for Joe’s parents, ‘Mama & Papa Farnsworth’, to swing along last night. ♥️)

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*Emmet’s Place is a sanctuary in every sense* — the *inter-connectivity* between musicians, devotees, loved ones, & curious newcomers, *expands our understanding of what “home” can be* …💡🏡⛩🏞🌌🙏🏽🎼
At various times, we see the modularity of the trio’s personnel to adapt to circumstances & availability. 
*There is an ongoing respect among the cats that can not be overstated, where discrete contributions as well as enduring membership are deeply valued.*
In the periodic absence of our beloved Russell Hall and Kyle Poole, a strong musical kinship keeps the grooves alive.

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As a ‘new’ member to the EP family, *Mark Lewandowski* made his living-room debut…
A *supreme bassist, * Mark always keeps the tempo swingin’ and stays in-demand — playing in countless ensembles, across NYC, and beyond. 🎶🎻
He can, often, be found with counterpart *Benny Benack, III …our trumpet champion and crooner, who demonstrates super-hero endurance on the NY scene.* Along with Emmet & others, he understands the *gravity of this musical tradition within Black American music.* 🎺🌍
Benny has been on the front-lines throughout the pandemic & has *mobilized fellow cats to play throughout the city, while keeping hearts lifted.*
And, in true form, he stopped by last night to drop some unmitigated goodness on all of us. Proving more than a casual question, *his performance of “What’s New?” is one of the most stunning offerings we’ve heard from Emmet’s crib* …Not a note, nor space in time, was left unaccounted for. 💎

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Yes indeed, jazz family… *Emmet and the cats are Birdland ready.* 🐦✨ As a venue that’s also been a meaningful home for the Trio, their week-long residency starts tonight. 
It is a huge undertaking to hit the ground running after a demanding overseas tour…
We deeply appreciate the time & energy poured into Monday night’s performance, …and the precious sponsorship to make it happen. 
🙏🏽💯👏🏼♥️
And among the cadre of club owners who invest their heart & passion into the music, Gianni Valenti has *dedicated a space for modern masters & up and coming talent.* 🏆
With the vision of Emmet, the Trio & featured guests, we experience a generation that mirrors the exuberance of Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker, himself, & his legendary quintet. . .more than 7 decades earlier. 

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In the *summer of 2021, * Emmet, Russell, & Kyle were privileged to be the very first performers to *headline Birdland’s re-opening.*
As the case for many beloved venues, small & large, the club had been shuttered for well over a year.
It’s overwhelming to consider the series of events & the faithful steps towards recovery. And now, the Trio makes their second, most recent appearance. 

It has been a journey unlike any other. . .for all of us.
This tradition, these cats, and our global jazz family, will forever have my heart ♥️🙏🏽💯
Stay swingin’…
Meira

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*The Emmet Cohen Trio Birdland Schedule*
*3/29/22 - 4/02/22* (including featured guests and the vol. numbers of prior Emmet’s Place performances)
✨🍸
*Opening Night:*
*Tuesday 3/29 - ft. Lucy Yeghiazaryan* (vol. 50; vol. 86)
*Wednesday 3/30 - ft. Benny Benack, III* (trumpet) *& Ruben Fox* (tenor saxophone)(vol. 83, MLK Day; vol. 72, Dizzy celebration & numerous appearances by BBIII)
*Thursday 3/31 - ft. the legendary George Coleman* 
*this performance will be *live-streamed* — please check the trio’s performance schedule & club’s *link for passes* — and definitely check out Big George in Emmet’s Master’s Legacy Series, Volume 4)
*Friday 4/01 - ft. the legendary Houston Person* (tenor saxophone)  (vol. 47 and vol. 59)
*Saturday 4/02 - ft. Joel Ross* (vibes) (vol. 69)
♥️
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[kwikhear]

Lucy, your "phrasing" is impeccable, wow 😳‼️

[UkuleleAversion]

41:37 That interaction between Emmet and Joe was so satisfying to hear.

[silasradies]

Fabulous guests. Thanks as always Mr. Cohen

[pauldeck]

Oooh I love the tonal color of her voice. Very resonant and silky.

[bobzuck]

Ah the humanity! This is really exciting, fun music, full of humor and good nature. What a great band. Keeps me watching way longer than I thought I would. Treasure

[BluesJazzCountryHarmonica]

I have so much troubles... but only Lucy can make me calm and quit, everytime she scat I really cry of joy.She is special!

[jeffreycraven]

Screams Happiness, the changes, master musicians. This is so good!