Pianist/composer Joan Stiles' Hurly-Burly is one of Downbeat’s Top CD’s of the year; #11 on the JazzWeek Radio chart; top 20 in nationwide airplay for over 10 weeks!
“Pianist Joan Stiles possesses the chops, craft, imagination, wit and sophistication to be mentioned in a conversation with the most distinguished descendants of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Mary Lou Williams." --Ted Panken, Downbeat 4 stars 
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“Stiles writes and plays brilliantly...She is an authentic original.” --Dave Frishberg
“Adventure, daring, exuberance and wit inform this second collection…I can’t think of a new recording in years that has given me more enjoyment."--Doug Ramsey
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Joan Stiles leads an all-star sextet with Jeremy Pelt, Steve Wilson, Joel Frahm, Peter Washington and Lewis Nash in an eclectic, upbeat mix of original compositions and exciting new arrangements of pieces by great composer/pianists--Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Mary Lou Williams. “Stiles salutes Mary Lou Williams with her inventive original composition, “Hurly-Burly,” a challenging bop vehicle that is worthy of comparison to the late Williams’ work...inspiring arrangements and originals. Highly recommended!" --Ken Dryden, Billboard.com, All Music Guide “New York City pianist and composer, Joan Stiles mixes a deep knowledge of the jazz tradition with an ear for fresh sounds, giving her music a welcome authenticity that has contemporary heft.”--Zan Stewart, The NJ Star Ledger “Pianist, Stiles comes up with one of this year's finest releases. This one's a must. 10 out of 10! --Len Dobbin, The Montreal Mirror
#11 on JazzWeek Radio chart; Top 20 in nationwide airplay for over 10 weeks! CD Release Appearances:Monday, Jan. 7th: – Hurly-Burly Sextet at Sweet Rhythm with Steve Wilson, Joel Frahm, Mike Rodriguez, David Wong and Matt Wilson. – 88 Seventh Avenue South; sets at 8 and 10pm; 212.255.3626 Saturday, Feb. 2nd: – Joan Stiles/Joel Frahm duo at Small’s. –183 W. 10th Street, 7:30-9:30pm Sunday, Dec. 2nd , 11pm-midnight EST: –“Jazz from the Archives” Radio interview on WBGO (88.3 FM); Listen online at . Week of October 15th: – "The Song is You" Radio interview with Bonnie Grice on nationally syndicated show; multiples broadcasts on WLIU.org, WFMT.com. Thursday, Nov. 28th , 7-8pm EST: –“Jazz Alternatives” Radio interview on WKCR (89.9 FM), listen online at . Thursday, Oct. 11th: – Duo concert with Joel Frahm at the New School Jazz Performance Space. Thursday, Aug. 2nd – Sextet release celebration at Smoke, 2751 Broadway, NYC; sets at 8, 10, 11:30; 212.864.6662. Wednesday, July 11th – solo piano concert at Fazioli Salon (Klavierhaus), 211 West 58th Street, NYC; 8pm; 212.245.4535. |
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4 star review in Downbeat (Dec. issue). Track Listing
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