12.27.11 | Videos from Jazz Gallery
I've posted videos from the "Maybe Steps" CD Release Show at the NYC Jazz Gallery (with Aaron Goldberg, Miles Okazaki, Peter Slavov, and Obed Calvaire) on my YouTube channel. Enjoy!
11.16.11 | NYC CD Release Concert @ Jazz Gallery
NYC friends! Please join me, Aaron Goldberg, Miles Okazaki, Peter Slavov, and Obed Calvaire at The Jazz Gallery to celebrate the release of my latest album "Maybe Steps" on Posi-Tone Records! Wednesday, November 16th @ 9pm.
10.20.11 | Lead Sheets from Maybe Steps
The kind folks of Nextbop.com are hosting free downloads of lead sheets from my new album Maybe Steps!
09.20.11 | New Album "Maybe Steps" now available!
I'm proud to announce that my next album, "Maybe Steps" is now available for sale in record stores internationally, on iTunes, and HERE! It features the talents of Gerald Clayton, Peter Slavov, Kendrick Scott, Miles Okazaki, and Assen Doykin.
07.23.11 | PCorn "Special Edition" @ The Blue Note!
Super excited to return to the Blue Note in NYC with an all-star band next Saturday (July 23): John Chin, Matt Brewer, Nate Smith, Ron Blake, and Nick Vayenas! We go on at midnight. See you there!
07.09.11 | PCorn "Fierce" Tour!
I'm proud and excited to bring the music from Fierce to the UK and beyond this July, featuring a special celebration performance at The Hideaway in Streatham (London)! Please see the schedule section for more information.
05.19.11 | Trio @ Bar Next Door Again!
I'll be performing with young bass phenom Matt Brewer and drum dynamo Henry Cole at La Lanterna's "Bar Next Door" Thursday, May 19th. 'Twill be splendid indeed. Sets at 8:30 and 10:30pm.
04.23.11 | PCorn Trio @ Bar Next Door
I'll be performing with bassist Ed Howard and drummer EJ Strickland at La Lanterna's "Bar Next Door" Saturday, April 23rd. Come by if you're free! Sets at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30
03.23.11 | Downbeat Magazine
The April issue of Downbeat Magazine includes a short feature on me in the "Players" column. Check it out on newsstands now!
01.18.11 | Rubin Museum Tickets on Sale Now!
I'm proud to announce that tickets for my March 4th concert at The Rubin Museum of Art (featuring Reuben Rogers, Johnathan Blake, Taylor Eigsti, and Mark Small) in Manhattan are now on sale! Advance purchases are discounted.
01.15.11 | Concert in Los Angeles
I'm excited to be performing at Cafe Metropol in Los Angeles this weekend! We'll be playing my original tunes with Vardan Ovsepian, Daniel Seeff, and Kevin Kanner. 8pm!
01.07.11 | PCorn Trio @ Bar Next Door
Breaking my New York sabbatical with a trio performance at The Bar Next Door, my favorite small music venue. Hans Glawischnig and Johnathan Blake will be joining me.
12.02.10 | The Jazz Session interview
My interview on Jason Crane's "The Jazz Session" podcast is now available for download at his web site, www.allaboutjazz.com, and itunes. Thanks, Jason!
11.09.10 | New CD FIERCE released!
I'm excited to announce that my new CD "Fierce," featuring Michael Janisch, Johnathan Blake, Nick Vayenas, and Mark Small, is now available, online, in stores, and on iTunes! Please see the "about section" for the latest reviews.
10.25.10 | New album, "Fierce" almost here!
I'm excited to announce the release of my next album, "Fierce", featuring Johnathan Blake, Michael Janisch, Mark Small, and Nick Vayenas this Fall on Whirlwind Recordings. 10/25 Europe, UK, and digital, 11/9 US and Canada.
09.14.10 | PCorn @ The Rubin Museum 3/4/11
I'm very pleased and excited to announce that I will be celebrating the music from my new album Fierce at one of New York's most beautiful music venues: The Rubin Museum of Art on March 4th, 2011.
07.22.10 | Trio @ Bar Next Door
I'm rising from the grave on Thursday, July 22nd to throw down at The Bar Next Door with two great musicians: Linda Oh (bass), and Kendrick Scott (drums). Please join us!
05.22.10 | @ The Blue Note again!
sooo...I'll be bringing my band back the Blue Note for the late night set on Saturday, May 22nd. Please stop by if you're in the village looking for a late hang! Set begins at midnight.
05.06.10 | Smalls This Thursday (May 6th)!
I'll be previewing music from my upcoming album this Thursday at the venerable Smalls Jazz Club in NYC this Thursday, May 6th. The band will feature my favorite young musicians: Gerald Clayton, Peter Slavov, and Johnathan Blake. Please come down!!
04.21.10 | PCorn Quartet @ FatCat
The last time my band played at FatCat was before the club's conversion back in 2007. I'm excited to be playing there again on April 21st. Please join us for some jazz...and billiards, if it suits you!
01.24.10 | St. Peter's Jazz Vespers
My quartet will be featured this Sunday in St. Peter's evening Jazz Vespers service in Manhattan. Come on by and you'll hear me, Gerald Clayton, Jason Stewart, and Rodney Green. No cover, just pass the offering plate...
01.10.10 | PCorn's ADD @ SOLO in Brooklyn
I'll be playing in Brooklyn this Sunday with a new band, ADD, featuring Miles Okazaki, John Chin, Jason Stewart, and Luca Santaliello. SOLO Kitchen Bar is one block away from the Cortelyou Rd stop on the Q train. The music starts at 9pm!
12.19.09 | PCorn Trio @ Bar Next Door, 12/19
I'll be returning to The Bar Next Door at La Lanterna in New York this Saturday, December 19th. Joining me will be Joseph Lepore (bass) and Quincy Davis (drums). Come on out! Sets start at 11pm and 12:30am.
10.24.09 | Charts at Sibeliusmusic.com
For anyone who's interested, I'm now offering selected charts from the albums Lucid Dream, Traveling Song, and Maybe Steps (my upcoming trio record) through Sibeliusmusic.com. You don't have to own the Sibelius software to print copies. Simply search for my name at the Sibelius Music homepage, or go directly to members.sibeliusmusic.com/patrickcornelius Thanks for reading!
09.25.09 | Blue Note Show September 25!
I'll be returning to the Blue Note late night series on Friday, Sept. 25th with a great band: Aaron Goldberg, Peter Slavov, and EJ Strickland. Hope to see you there!
09.03.09 | Special birthday gig @ Bar Next Door, 9/3
I'll be celebrating my 31st (!!!) birthday on Thursday, September 3rd @ my favorite small music venue, The Bar Next Door. Joining me will be Matt Brewer (bass), Rodney Green (drums), and many special guests. Please come down and party with us!
08.07.09 | PCorn Trio @ Bar Next Door 8/7
I'll be playing my latest compositions for jazz trio on Friday, August 7th at La Lanterna in the village with Josh Ginsburg (bass) and Colin Stranahan (drums). Come on out!
06.26.09 | Show at Smalls Friday, June 26
I'll be playing a mix of new and old music at Smalls Jazz Club in New York on Friday, June 26th at 7:30 and 9pm with: Gerald Clayton (piano), Josh Ginsburg (bass), and Jochen Reuckert (drums). See you there!
06.10.09 | PCorn and TAC in Boston!
I'll be playing with The TransAtlantic Collective (and Jason Palmer) at The Lily Pad in Cambridge, MA this Wednesday, June 10th @ 10pm. Come on out!
06.03.09 | PCorn band in DC June 3rd!
I'm going to be bringing my international ensemble, The TransAtlantic Collective to Twins Jazz on U street in Washington DC next wednesday, June 3rd. If you're in the area, please come out!
05.29.09 | PCorn Trio @ Bar Next Door 5/29
I will be playing selections from my upcoming Trio CD with drummer EJ Strickland and bassist Joe Martin at The Bar Next Door in the West Village on Friday, May 29th. Sets start at 11pm and 1am. Come on down!
04.24.09 | PCorn Trio @ Bar Next Door 4/24
I will be playing selections from my upcoming Trio CD with drummer Johnathan Blake and bassist Ben Williams at The Bar Next Door in the West Village. Sets start at 11pm and 1am. Come on down!
11.25.08 | PCorn band @ The Blue Note Jan. 30th!
My band will be playing at The Blue Note at midnight on Friday, January 30th, 2009. The band will feature Nick Vayenas (trombone), Kendrick Scott (drums), Gerald Clayton (piano), Peter Slavov (bass). See you there!
10.29.08 | European Tour Dates
The TransAtlantic Collective, a band I co-lead with London bassist Michael Janisch, is currently touring the UK and Europe in support of our new CD, Traveling Song. We'll be in England, Scotland, Wales, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, and Estonia. See the schedule page for more details!
10.22.08 | Quintet @ Smalls 10/22
I'm looking forward to re-uniting my quintet for an evening of original music at Smalls on Wednesday, 10/22. if you stop by, you'll hear Aaron Goldberg (piano), Nick Vayenas (trombone), Massimo Biolcati (bass), and Rodney Green (drums). Sets start at 9 and 10:30pm. See you there!
10.09.08 | The New Hang Uptown
I'll be playing Thursday, October 9th at a new venue uptown, Covo Lounge. There's no cover, and sit-inners are welcome! The band will feature Nir Felder (guitar), Linda Oh (bass), and Joey Saylor (drums). Covo is located upstairs at 701 W 135th st (and 12th avenue), just down the Riverside steps from the 135th st. 1 train stop.
09.23.08 | Trio show @ Bar Next Door 10/03
On Friday, October 3rd, I'll be debuting a bushel of new trio music with two of my favorite musicians: Josh Ginsburg (bass), and henry Cole (drums). Please come out if you're going to be in NYC!
09.16.08 | Two nights @ Cachaca (9/16-17)
I'll be playing at Cachaca Jazz 'N' Samba in Greenwich Village on Tuesday 9/16 and Wednesday 9/17 with a talented cast of characters: Fabian Almazan (piano), Linda Oh (bass), and Jon Davis (drums). We'll be playing the early shows, 7 and 8:30pm. See you there!
08.30.08 | Birthday show/party @ La Lanterna!
On August 30th, I will be celebrating my impending 30th birthday at The Bar Next Door at La Lanterna. I'll be playing trio with Peter Slavov (bass) and Obed Calvaire (drums) from 9 to 12:30, and then hanging at the bar afterwards. Please come out and join us for the gig, the hang, or both!
06.19.08 | June 19th show at Cachaca in NYC
I'll be playing at Cachaca Jazz 'N' Samba in Manhattan this Thursday, 6/19 with a new band: The Superdelegates, featuring Gerald Clayton, Doug Wamble, Kendrick Scott, and Matt Clohesy. Sets at 10 and 11:30pm. Hope to see y'all there!
05.22.08 | TransAtlantic Collective Tour Dates
I've started to add dates and venues for The TransAtlantic Collective's fall European tour. More details on the tour, future dates in the US, and our upcoming CD release to follow soon!
03.27.08 | Ronnie Scott's and spring UK mini-tour
(no, not Minotaur)
The European Jazz ensemble that I co-lead, The TransAtlantic Collective, will be performing at London's famed Ronnie Scott's April 28-30, in order to warm up for our first recording in May. We'll be sharing the bill with the great bassist Avishai Cohen and his trio. Be sure to check out the schedule section for the rest of our spring dates in the London area.
02.12.08 | Feb 26 show at Cachaca in NYC
On February 26th, I'll be debuting a slew of new music with a supporting cast of young geniuses at Cachaça Jazz 'n' Samba, a great new club on W8th st. in the Village. Check out the Schedule page for more deets. Hope to see you there!
10.26.07 | International Tour Dates
Hello everybody. I've added dates for my European tour with The TransAtlantic Collective and my Japan tour with Peter Mazza to the "Schedule" section. I'll be on the road from 11/14 to 12/25, so drop me a line if I'm passing through your neck of the woods!
10.18.07 | Patrick in the Saxophone Journal 11/07
I'd like to announce that the November/December issue of Saxophone Journal, for which I penned a "private lesson" column on practice techniques and philosophies, is hot off of the presses. My ego seems to be healthy enough to believe that some of you out there might be interested in what I have to say on the subject, so please pick up a copy or four at your local Borders, if the mood strikes you. Be sure to send massive amounts of letters to Dorn Publications, letting them know that requisitioning more articles by Patrick Cornelius will send magazine sales through the roof!
09.05.07 | CD Price Drop
Howdy all. Just a quick note that I've dropped the price of my last CD, Lucid Dream, to $10. If you haven't picked one up yet, now's an opportune time! --PCorn
07.12.07 | New Videos from Texas
I've uploaded new video clips from our performance and workshop in San Antonio at the Fiesta Jazz Festival to my YouTube channel. Check it out!!
06.14.07 | European Tour 2007
The dates for my 2007 European Tour with The TransAtlantic Collective are starting to come in. Keep checking the schedule page for more deets as I get 'em. This year's tour will include some hits in Luxembourg and France, a headline performance at The London Jazz Festival, dates around England and Scotland, and a possible live recording. Last year's tour was a blast, and we're looking forward to coming back!
02.23.07 | Fiesta Jazz Festival
I'm honored to be headlining this year's Fiesta World-Class Jazz Festival in my home town, San Antonio. I remember attending this festival every year in high school, and am thrilled to follow in the footsteps of some of my favorite artists: Kenny Garrett, George Garzone, Danillo Perez, and Marcus Belgrave.
I hope to see all of my San Antonio friends at St. Mary's for this special (and free) occasion this spring. My quartet will be featured in performance the evening of Friday, April 27th, with an educational workshop as part of the Stage Band competition the next morning.
02.05.07 | ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award
For the third year in a row, I was selected to win the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. Congratulations to my friends Fabian Almazan, Bob Reynolds, and the Le Boeuf Brothers for being selected as well!
You can hear the winning song, Brother Gabriel, in the listen section of this site.
01.30.07 | Fat Cat gigs cancelled
Unfortunately, my two shows at Fat Cat in New York this weekend (2/2 and 2/3) are cancelled. Fat Cat has been closed for the whole month of January. They had hoped to reopen in time for our shows, but sadly, this has not happened. I'll post more performance dates as they come in.
01.05.07 | JazzTimes write-up
Jazz Times Magazine has published a short but sweet review of Lucid Dream in their February 2007 issue. Here it is:
Twice winner of ASCAP’s Young Jazz Composers Award, Patrick Cornelius has devoted the bulk of his second recording to original works. The seven examples given here show a dusky elegance that owes much to Wayne Shorter while retaining a unique identity. But Cornelius also has a wild side. His insistent solos on alto and soprano saxophones occasionally break loose, as on an inspired deconstruction of “Billie’s Bounce.” An agile quintet provides solid support throughout the set.
-Forrest Dylan Bryant
12.12.06 | Press from UK Tour
The tour was a success! Many thanks to Andrew McCormack, Paul Wiltgen, Quentin Collins, and Mike Janisch for helping to make this journey such a memorable one! Here are some press quotes we picked up along the way:
"A new American name to watch"
-- JazzWise Magazine
"[a] dynamic New York altoist"
-- The Guardian
"[a] fluent soloist with full tones and bags
of technique"
-- The Financial Times
10.25.06 | Lucid Dream UK Tour
I'm proud to announce the dates and venue for my upcoming UK Tour. I'll be performing at some of England's finest music venues alongside some amazing musicians. Please see the "Schedule" section for dates, venues, musicians, and details. More dates and details will be added as they become available.
For press materials, please contact: info@patrickcornelius.com
10.23.06 | Another Review
Andrea Canter from Jazzpolice.com and Jazzink.com has penned a very well-written review of Lucid Dream. Here's the final summation:
"This fine effort from Patrick Cornelius and company is aptly titled, as the music is both lucid (accessible, musically logical) and dream-like (filled with fantasy and invention). The harmonies are luminous and the melodies ripe for individual journeys of improvisation, not venturing far into uncharted territory, but taking the listener on a fulfilling tour led by a multi-talented artist on a star-bright trajectory."
Check it out!!
10.22.06 | Lucid Dream available on iTunes
My new album, Lucid Dream, is now available for popular consumption via download at the iTunes music store. If you have iTunes installed on your computer, then click the "related link" to get it!
09.05.06 | More CDs now available
CDBaby now has copies of Lucid Dream in stock again, for anyone who is interested. Thanks again for all of your support!
09.03.06 | THANKS!!! (CD temporarily out of stock)
Thanks to an overwhelming show of support from my hometown friends in San Antonio, CDBaby is currently SOLD out of BOTH of my CDs, Lucid Dream and Quintet.
I rushed another shipment overnight to the distributor, and they should be ready for sale by Monday at the LATEST! I apologize for the temporary inconvenience. We'll get the CDs back on the shelves soon. In the meantime, please accept my humble thanks for your support, and please check back here again in a few days.
THANK YOU SAN ANTONIO!
--Patrick
09.02.06 | Birthday / Homecoming Concert (9/2)
I'll be performing on Saturday, September 2nd at Carmen's de la Calle in San Antonio. This will be my first performance in San Antonio since leaving high school 9 years ago. I hope that y'all can make it out. It would be great to see everyone again! Here's the scoop:
Patrick Cornelius Birthday Concert
(did I mention that it's going to be my birthday?)
Live @ Carmens de la Calle
720 E. Mistletoe
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 737-8272
www.carmensdelacalle.com
Music starts at 8:30pm
$10 music charge
I'm also going to be giving a live radio interview with my old friend Aaron Prado Friday morning (9/1) on KRTU Jazz 91.7 at 10am (11am EST). You can listen streaming online at www.krtu.org. I'm almost certain to say some awkward and embarrassing things, so be sure to tune in for potentially good teasing material. Also, keep a look out for a preview in the upcoming Weekender insert in the San Antonio Express-News.
08.01.06 | Another Review
A very nice review of Lucid Dream was posted by the British Music site MusicWeb International. The bottom line:
"Enjoyable, clever music, which does interesting things with what it inherits from the jazz tradition, rather than being strikingly innovative. Well-schooled music, but music played with feeling, commitment and imagination."
07.21.06 | Radio airplay updates
Well, it looks like Lucid Dream is slowly getting some rotation on a few jazz radio stations around the country. So far, I've received confirmation of airplay on the following stations:
WGBH 89.7 in Boston
WWUH 91.3 in Hartford
WMUA 91.1 in Amherst
WSKG (89.3 in Binghamton and 90.9 in Ithaca)
KRTU 91.7 in San Antonio
WAMC 90.3 in Albany NY
WAMK 90.9 in Kingston, NY
WOSR 91.7 in Middletown NY
WCEL 91.9 in Plattsburgh NY
WCAN 93.3 in Canajoharie NY
WANC 103.9 in Ticonderoga NY
WRUN 1150 in Utica, NY
WAMQ 105.1 in Great Barrington, MA
KTRU 91.7 in Houston, TX
I'll keep posting additional stations as reports trickle in. Oh, the suspense...
06.28.06 | First Review up
Ed Blanco of ejazznews.com has posted the first review so far of Lucid Dream. He sums up the review with:
"An impressive debut by one of the new young lions of jazz, Patrick Cornelius crafts a captivating and engaging recording featuring new charts and excellent musicianship by the leader and crew. Lucid Dream is a disc worth more than a listen and sure to garnish critical acclaim."
You can read the entire article here...
04.25.06 | Lucid Dream Released!!!
Lucid Dream, my new CD, is now available online! Please click "Buy CD" for more information.
04.04.06 | It's Almost Here....
Any day now!!! :)
03.01.06 | ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award
For the second year in a row, I have been selected to receive one of the ASCAP annual Young Jazz Composer Awards. You can hear the winning song (Winds of Change) in the "Listen" section. Other winners this year include some friends of mine: Kyle Saulnier, Michael Blanco, the le Boeuf brothers, Johnathan Blake, and Sam Sadigursky.
02.23.06 | Lucid Dream CD Release Concert
CD Release scheduled! My new CD, Lucid Dream, is on its way to the presses as we speak. On Thursday, February 23rd, we will be celebrating the event with a concert at The Jazz Gallery, my favorite live music venue in New York. I really hope that all of you (who will be in town, of course), can make it down for the event. It's gonna be a great time! Peace.
05.22.05 | New Album Complete
We've finished mixing and mastering for my upcoming record. I've posted three complete takes in the "listen" section. Keep watching this space for details about release and availability!
05.04.05 | In the Studio Again
...this time playing for an upcoming CD by trumpeter and friend Philip Dizack. It's going to be a great record. All of the cats (Philp, Greg Tardy, Miro Sprague, Joe Sanders, and Obed Calvaire) played their arses off.
04.25.05 | Recording Finished!
I'd like to thank Aaron, Sean, Kendrick, Nick, and Gretchen for their beautiful performances, Janek Gwizdala for his professional support, and Michael Brorby for doing such a great job recording the band. I'll have some samples online as soon as the final mix is done.
04.12.05 | In the Studio
I'll be in the studio on April 20th and 22nd recording my next album. The record will feature the talents of Aaron Parks (piano), Sean Conly (bass), and Kendrick Scott (drums). Nick Vagenas, Gretchen Parlato, and Lou Garrett will also lend their time to the project, on valve trombone, voice, and acoustic guitar, respectively.
02.01.05 | Patrick Cornelius / Lou Garrett Quartet
Guitarist Lou Garett and I will be playing from 10pm to 1am every Monday night at the Mona Lounge, located at Amsterdam and 109th st. in Manhattan.
01.30.05 | ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award
My composition, Unfinished Business, was selected for an award by the ASCAP Foundation. You can hear this tune in the Listen section of my site. Click the link to see the complete list of award winners for 2005.
11.07.04 | Patrick Cornelius Quintet at Cafe 111
Our Quintet, featuring Alan Ferber, Assen Doykin, Massimo Biolcati, and Peter Zimmer, will be performing at Cafe 111 in Brooklyn Heights on Sunday, November 7th. The program will consist of original compositions and arrangements. No cover!
09.24.04 | Patrick Cornelius Quintet at Triad Lounge
Our band will perform at the Triad Lounge in Manhattan on 9/24/2004 at 7:30pm. The quintet will feature Nick Vagenas, Martin Bejerano, Matt Brewer, and Pete Zimmer.
07.09.04 | Patrick Cornelius Quartet at the DNC
My quartet will have the honor of providing music for the retirement ceremony celebrating the career of Representative Dick Gephardt at the Democratic National Convention in Boston, MA.
07.08.04 | Web Site is Live
Due to overwhelming popular demand, Patrickcornelius.com has launched, courtesy of Fluxure Inc. I've only got a smattering of tunes, photos, links, and dates so far, but I'll be adding more in the next several weeks.
07.08.04 | Patrick Cornelius Quintet at Kavehaz
Our band will be performing at the Kavehaz jazz club in NYC on 8.3.2004. See the schedule page for more information.
06.01.04 | I'm going back to school.
In two years, I will be a certified Master of Music. Masterful!