Vic Juris

Charles Pillow Ensemble: Chamber Jazz

by Jack Bowers
April 29, 2020

Chamber Jazz, alto saxophonist Charles Pillow's eighth recording as leader of his ensemble, is a generally sedate but remarkably engaging series of tone poems that combine contemporary jazz with elements of classical music to produce a hybrid that underlines what is most harmonious and charming in each genre. Chamber Jazz is what it says, and chamber jazz is what it is. For comparison's sake, think of the ensemble as the Modern Jazz Quartet times five. True, there is no John ...

Vic Juris: Tension and Release

by Victor L. Schermer
January 2, 2020

This article was first published at All About Jazz on July 28, 2009. Vic Juris is one of the premier jazz guitarists in the business today. Perhaps less known than some of his peers, he is nevertheless admired by all of them and has accumulated, since his emergence on the scene in the 1970s, an impressive portfolio of live performances and recordings. His international career has included associations with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Phil Woods, Jimmy Smith, ...

Vic Juris: Omega is the Alpha

by John Kelman
November 15, 2010

With so much attention paid to established guitar stars like Pat Metheny, John Scofield and Bill Frisell, and the next generation of six-string innovators like Kurt Rosenwinkel, Adam Rogers and Ben Monder, it's no surprise that there are some incredible jewels hiding in plain sight. One such gem is Vic Juris, a guitarist who, if technical aptitude, musical breadth and a vivid, unfettered imagination were the determining factors, would be a household--well, jazz household--name as well. His work, for two ...

Vic Juris: Topflight Guitarist

by R.J. DeLuke
July 14, 2005

Vic Juris is a well known in the New York City area, and jazz circles in general, for his thoughtful musicianship, his broad stylistic range and the dexterity with which he handles his instrument, whether swinging madly or in a reflective pose. The fact that he can play very well in any mode, not just with a constant barrage of chops, is reflected in his new recording A Second Look (Mel Bay Records) that came out in April. It shows ...

Vic Juris: A Second Look

by John Kelman
April 19, 2005

Some performers, like a boxer at the sound of the bell, storm out with something to prove. Musical assertiveness can be a good thing; certainly harmonic knowledge, physical dexterity, and stamina are all meaningful attributes of any good player. But in contrast to those who feel the need to place these elements on immediate display are others more relaxed about their abilities and, perhaps, more concerned with the deeper meaning of a composition, something that demands a certain surrender of ...

Vic Juris: Blue Horizon

by John Kelman
September 3, 2004

Sometimes you put on a disc and from the first note you know it's the real thing; honest, direct and completely unassuming, it resonates instantly. Such is the case with guitarist Vic Juris' new release, Blue Horizon. While there are certain precedents for what he does, he has a sound and approach all his own—and while he may not be the household name that some of his immediate contemporaries are, it is completely mystifying as to why this is so.

Vic Juris: Blue Horizon

by Jim Santella
September 1, 2004

With a program of his own compositions, guitarist Vic Juris maintains a smooth concept for this dreamy project. A cool and calm sense of serenity pervades, highlighted by the blend of vibraphone and guitar timbres. Spanish classical guitar has left a significant impression as the composer paints pictures of various pastoral themes.

“889," the session's only up-tempo romp, emphasizes the leader's masterful technique and his powerful sense of swing. With Joe Locke, he lights fires along the road ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Vic Juris

Source: Michael Ricci
September 26, 2013

All About Jazz is celebrating Vic Juris' birthday today!

FROM THE WILDS OF MANHATTAN to the shores of Japan and Germany, jazz guitarist Vic Juris has covered an impressive range of territory, musically as well as geographically. Inspired by rock and roll legend Chuck Berry, the Jersey City native first picked up a guitar at the age of ten. With no musicians in the family, he taught himself to play and was soon appearing with rock and R&B bands throughout ...
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Vic Juris @ Trumpets Jazz Club

Source: Lubricity
March 2, 2010

I finally had the opportunity to get out and hear some live music this weekend, last night at Trumpets Jazz Club.  Even though the club is only a few blocks from my apartment, it took the encouragement of my friend Sean to finally make it out there to see a show.

It was also the first time that I heard Vic Juris perform live, I only knew that he was one of the legends of the New Jersey jazz scene ...
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Guitarist Vic Juris Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2009

Vic Juris is one of the premier jazz guitarists in the business today. Perhaps less known than some of his peers, he is nevertheless admired by all of them and has accumulated, since his emergence on the scene in the 1970s, an impressive portfolio of live performances and recordings. His international career has included associations with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Phil Woods, Jimmy Smith, Don Patterson, Sarah Vaughan, Michel Legrand, Chico Hamilton, Dave Liebman, Gary Peacock, Richie Cole, Mel ...
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Vic Juris Trio at the 55 Bar

Source: All About Jazz
July 5, 2008

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Live in the Moment: Mark Egan, Vic Juris, Pete McCann and Ken Serio

Source: Abstract Logix
September 8, 2007

Ken Serio Live.... In The Moment Drummer Ken Serio has just released his 5th cd on Tripping Tree Music For this cd Ken carefully chose the band and employed some of Jazz's biggest names. Legendary Bassist Mark Egan, Guitarist Vic Juris and Guitarist Pete McCann. Amazing guitar playing bass playing and drumming. This Live set was recorded on June 21st at the Montclair New Jersey Trumpets Jazz Club. The crowd was lively The sets are exactly how the music went ...
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Jeremy Steig/Vic Juris Duo (Tonight!)/Schizoid Music/ Poetry & More This Weekend At Cornelia Street Cafe

Source: All About Jazz
July 15, 2005

July 15, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014 Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1,9 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, F to West 4th St. “a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987 This Weekend At Cornelia Street Cafe Friday Jul 15 6:00PM PINK PONY ...
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Jeremy Steig & Vic Juris Duo at Cornelia Street Cafe (Friday, July 15th) Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

Source: All About Jazz
July 11, 2005

July11, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014 Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1,9 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, F to West 4th St. “a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987 Come hear the standards and free music by the flute and acoustic guitar ...
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VIC JURIS Live Performance at J&R + WBGO Broadcast Saturday January 15, 2005 4PM-5PM

Source: All About Jazz
January 11, 2005

January 11, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Jazz guitarist VIC JURIS and his band will be performing live at J & R Music World In-Store Appearance and WBGO Live Broadcast On The Air with WBGO's Monifa Carson...Live Performance & Interview at 4PM The performance will be broadcast live from WBGO 88.3-FM, Jazz88...25 years, straight ahead. Tune in on the Internet to www.wbgo.org J&R Music World Park Row Lower Manhattan (across from City Hall ...
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