the Microscopic Septet at Smalls Jazz Club

The Micros’ last gig at Small’s, celebrating the release of their Cuneiform Records CD Manhattan Moonrise, resulted in two sold-out shows. The CD subsequently found its way onto numerous Best of 2014 lists, including that of Downbeat, in which Bill Miljkowski wrote:

“Ever since its cutting-edge debut, 1983’s Take The Z Train, there has been an air of mystery and mirth surrounding The Microscopic Septet. . .There’s a whole lot of quirk here, but it’s always on the joyous side, a quality perhaps best represented by the title track, which stands as Forrester’s streamlined answer to Glenn Miller’s “Chattanooga Choo Choo. . . An eclectic bunch of kindred spirits still doing it against all odds.” ★★★★ (4 stars)...

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The Micros’ last gig at Small’s, celebrating the release of their Cuneiform Records CD Manhattan Moonrise, resulted in two sold-out shows. The CD subsequently found its way onto numerous Best of 2014 lists, including that of Downbeat, in which Bill Miljkowski wrote:

“Ever since its cutting-edge debut, 1983’s Take The Z Train, there has been an air of mystery and mirth surrounding The Microscopic Septet. . .There’s a whole lot of quirk here, but it’s always on the joyous side, a quality perhaps best represented by the title track, which stands as Forrester’s streamlined answer to Glenn Miller’s “Chattanooga Choo Choo. . . An eclectic bunch of kindred spirits still doing it against all odds.” ★★★★ (4 stars)

Italy’s Clouds and Clocks wrote:

“Those who wonder if The Microscopic Septet still "got it" can stop worrying–and rejoice! . . . Now we have a new album, a very fine one, recorded in Technicolor sound. An album featuring fresh and colourful compositions, dressed in inventive arrangements, enriched by impeccable instrumental contributions . . . Manhattan Moonrise is the kind of album that'll keep you fresh in summer and warm in winter, so... it's like two for the price of one!"

At the March 19th gig, the Micros will be presenting new material, plus a few favorites from Manhattan Moonrise and their much-lauded Friday The 13th: The Micros Play Monk. If the last Small’s gig is any guide, get there early!

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