The Kag

The Kag

The Source performs at the Zinc Bar zaccaicurtis.com Joe Dyson – Drums Kris Allen – Alto Sax Carlos Abadie – Trumpet Tivon Pennicott – Tenor Sax Alex Hernandez – Bass Matthew Gonzalez – Barrile Carlitos Maldonado – Barrile Zaccai Curtis – Piano
"Let Them Be Children"

“Let Them Be Children”

“Let Them Be Children” find the full track at www.TruthRevolutionRecords.com featured on the new compilation CD “Together.” Albert Rivera – Tenor Sax, Zaccai Curtis – Piano, Luques Curtis – Bass, Wayne Smith Jr. – Drums
Review - Donald Harrison & Quantum Leap at the Jazz Standard

Review – Donald Harrison & Quantum Leap at the Jazz Standard

By ERNEST BARTELDES, Published: October 6, 2012 New Orleans-based saxophonist Donald Harrison kicked off the evening’s first set with a shuffle-based groove, immediately starting with an improvised solo. The quintet, rounded out by pianist Zaccai Curtis, bassist Max Moran, drummer Joe Dyson and electric guitarist Detroit Brooks, sounded very tight, even though Brooks was not very audible...
The Making of Doug Beavers New CD

The Making of Doug Beavers New CD

Im proud to be a part of this amazing recording… Check out the preview
Review From the Vermont Jazz Center Show With Donald Harrison

Review From the Vermont Jazz Center Show With Donald Harrison

Ain’t No Party Like a VJC Party By Chris Lenois Moments before Donald Harrison, Jr. kicked off the 2012-13 Vermont Jazz Center concert season, the crowd was buzzing with curiosity. What kind of program were we going to hear from an altoist who has worked with jazz legends and hip-hop...
The Onge - Zinc Bar

The Onge – Zinc Bar

Completion of Proof
Tomas Peña Interview of Zaccai (JUNE 20, 2008)

Tomas Peña Interview of Zaccai (JUNE 20, 2008)

              (photo by Daniella Mullady) How’s this for a coincidence? My fiancé (Nilsa) knows your parents. In fact, she attended one of your performances, when (as she put it) “you were just kids!” Oh, wow! More important, she mentioned that your parents were very...
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New Single, New CD "Nuestro Tango

New Single, New CD “Nuestro Tango

Curtis Brothers Production Nostalgias (J.C. Cobián/E. Cadícamo) featuring – Christian Scott – Trumpet Natalie Fernandez – Vocals Zaccai Curtis – Piano/Rhodes Luques Curtis – Bass Reinaldo De Jesus – Congas/ Bongo Richie Barshay – Drums Richard Scofano – Bandoneon Zach Lucas – Alto Saxophone Julie Acosta – Trumpets Tokunori Kajiwara – Trombones
Experience with Ninety Miles at the Monterey Jazz Festival

Experience with Ninety Miles at the Monterey Jazz Festival

Love performing with 90 miles! Had a great time hitting with them this past winter at Monterey Jazz Festival with Nicholas Payton – Trumpet, Henry Cole – Drums, Mauricio Herrera – Congas, Bata, Ricky Gonzalez – Bass and David Sanchez – Tenor. Usually Stefon Harris(vibes) performs with the group but he was witnessing the birth...
New CD For the Holidays!

New CD For the Holidays!

the Curtis Brothers With Brian Lynch

the Curtis Brothers With Brian Lynch

New CD from TRR Coming Soon! 11/20/2012

New CD from TRR Coming Soon! 11/20/2012

“Together” Musical Warmth for the Winter Holidays coming 11/20/2012 30 Artists, 15 songs…. “Together,” Musical Warmth For The Winter Holidays. We sincerely hope you enjoy the winter solstice. A time when people, from the Northern hemisphere, come together to acknowledge an astrological event. All the different cultures find a way to celebrate the fact that this is...

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Detroit Jazz Festival Blog

Detroit Jazz Festival Blog

  Thought I might tell you about my amazing experience at the Detroit Jazz Festival this year! I ran into so many incredible musicians and friends it’s going to be hard to recall them all, but i will try. When I first got to the hotel, Brian Lynch was already conducting the jam session in...
"Fractals" by Message

“Fractals” by Message

Message at the UMOJA Music Series

Message at the UMOJA Music Series

Clip of the Week! Tony Williams

Clip of the Week! Tony Williams

Tony Williams….. damn…. 1972
My Solo on Bye-Ya

My Solo on Bye-Ya

I love playing Monk’s music. If I could play a tiny fraction of his language… I am in heaven. He has the sound, the language, the swing, the harmony and rhythm… i can go on and on… Luques and I did a concert in Hartford at a spot called Masala and someone sent me a...