Visit Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center before the concert! On concert evenings, the Garden opens at 6:30pm. Concerts start at 7pm and go until 9pm (with intermission).
ADVANCE ONLINE TICKETS are available soon with a limited quantity sold at the door.
SEASON TICKETS exclusively offered to MEMBERS (⭐10% Discount) available until July 10 (first concert date)
Option 1 ($135):
1 Ticket to 7 Concerts +
1 Ticket to 45th Anniversary All-Star Bash on Aug 28
Option 2 ($235):
1 Ticket to 7 Concerts +
1 Ticket to 45th Anniversary All-Star Bash on Aug 28 +
1 Ticket to Pre-Anniversary Concert Party on Aug 28
⭐Member benefits include a discounted ticket(s) per their membership level. We ask that Members not extend their discount when purchasing groups of tickets for nonmembers. Please email us with any membership questions: [email protected]
SEASON TICKETS exclusively offered to MEMBERS (⭐10% Discount) available until July 10 (first concert date)
Option 1 ($135):
1 Ticket to 7 Concerts +
1 Ticket to 45th Anniversary All-Star Bash on Aug 28
Option 2 ($235):
1 Ticket to 7 Concerts +
1 Ticket to 45th Anniversary All-Star Bash on Aug 28 +
1 Ticket to Pre-Anniversary Concert Party on Aug 28
⭐Member benefits include a discounted ticket(s) per their membership level. We ask that Members not extend their discount when purchasing groups of tickets for nonmembers. Please email us with any membership questions: [email protected]
July 10, 2025 - The Scott Colley Trio
Scott Colley's stature as a leading bassist in the field of improvised music is well known, and easily measured. He's been called "one of the leading bassists of our postbop era, and a composer-bandleader of quietly serious resolve" by The New York Times, while musical colleagues, like saxophonist Joshua Redman, praise him for being "one of the most musical bassists playing today. To me, he seems to have...this natural, intuitive, empathic sense of how to bring the most out of the other musicians and the music he's playing."
Colley, a four time Grammy nominee, has performed on over 200 recordings, eight of those as bandleader and composer. He is a first-call sideman, as renowned for his role in groups led by well-known headliners— John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, Chris Potter, many others-as he is for being part of all-star projects like "Still Dreaming" with Joshua Redman, Ron Miles, and Brian Blade; and "Steel House" with Edward Simon and Brian Blade.
Colley, a four time Grammy nominee, has performed on over 200 recordings, eight of those as bandleader and composer. He is a first-call sideman, as renowned for his role in groups led by well-known headliners— John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, Chris Potter, many others-as he is for being part of all-star projects like "Still Dreaming" with Joshua Redman, Ron Miles, and Brian Blade; and "Steel House" with Edward Simon and Brian Blade.
JULY 17, 2025 - The Hunter Pullen Quintet
Photo courtesy: https://jazzbarisax.com/hunter-pullen-wins-prize-in-vandoren-emerging-artist-competition/
Hunter Pullen is a 2024 Vandoren Emerging Artist, best known for employing aspects of the trad. jazz, bebop, and blues idioms in the modern era.
He has worked closely with three time Grammy winner Samara Joy, and performed with the esteemed and historic Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
Hunter Pullen is a recipient of the Toni Fallon Jazz Scholarship Award 2019, and the James Moody Scholarship 2021.
He has worked closely with three time Grammy winner Samara Joy, and performed with the esteemed and historic Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
Hunter Pullen is a recipient of the Toni Fallon Jazz Scholarship Award 2019, and the James Moody Scholarship 2021.
July 24, 2025 - Anita Brown Jazz Orchestra
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July 31, 2025 - The Jim Donica Quartet
Aug 7, 2025 - Ariacne's Quartet
Ariacne’s Quartet
Ariacne Trujillo Duran: Pianist, lead vocalist and musical director
Carlos Mena: Bass player and backup vocals
Manny Marquez: Multi percusión and backup vocals
Xito Love: Trombón and Backup Vocals
Grammy nominee Ariacne Trujillo Duran a virtuoso pianist, arranger, vocalist and educator from the New York area. She was born in Havana, Cuba, where she had an extensive career since age 4, as a classical concert pianist and composer, performing at age 14, with the tops Cuba's symphonic orchestras. Since she arrived in New York City in 2002,Trujillo has been leading numerous significant projects as well as working as a lead singer, arranger, pianist and director for the position for the off-Broadway production "Carmen to Havana and Back."
Trujillo’s musical essence is full of strength, mastery, versatility, charisma, sympathy and an energy that captivates. With his virtuosity on the piano, his powerful and flexible voice and the freshness and peculiarity of her arrangements, she mixes the genres of his native Cuba, with passages of classical music, and the style that he has perfected in his more than 20 years in the Cosmopolitan city of New York. One of Trujillo's compositions was included in Terri Lyne Carrington's book New Standards, published by Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.
Trujillo graduated with a Summa Cum Laude degree in Music from New Jersey City University, and has a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance in the specialty of Voice and Piano, her teaching experience includes clinics at Berklee College of Music, New York University and Duke University, Virginia, Mannes School of Music, Lehman College, Berklee Valencia, as well as Universities and conservatories in Peru,Colombia,Greece,Spain, Brazil, and Costa Rica.
Trujillo has performed, shared a stage, and recorded with legends such as Paul Simon, Paquito D. Rivera, Wynton Marsalis, Steve Gadd, Jonny Pacheco, John Scofield, Diego El Cigala, Alain Perez, Jimmy Bush, Justo Betancourt , Isaac Delgado, Gloria Trevi, Esperanza Spalding etc.
Trujillos extensive vocal technique goes from opera to jazz, where she develops a wide register from which she phrases, using methods and colors typical of R&B, Funk, Blues, and Soul.This range of genres can be heard in the peculiarity of her arrangements and compositions,All with a high level of development and new musical concept designed for each of her different projects, whether it is her Trio,Quartet or Quintet. She celebrated the released of her first solo album “Legacy” at the Lincoln Center with her 10 piece orchestra in March 2025.
Trujillo's musical essence is full of strength, simplicity, mastery, versatility, charisma, sympathy and an energy that catches. With her virtuosity on the piano and her powerful and flexible voice, she mixes the genres of his native Cuba, with passages of classical music, and the style that she has perfected in his more than 20 years lived in the cosmopolitan city of New York. Trujillo spreads a powerful message of the representation and empowerment of women in the world of music. With her extensive career and her powerful presence, she has become one of the most top Latin Jazz leading musicians of the world.
Ariacne Trujillo Duran: Pianist, lead vocalist and musical director
Carlos Mena: Bass player and backup vocals
Manny Marquez: Multi percusión and backup vocals
Xito Love: Trombón and Backup Vocals
Grammy nominee Ariacne Trujillo Duran a virtuoso pianist, arranger, vocalist and educator from the New York area. She was born in Havana, Cuba, where she had an extensive career since age 4, as a classical concert pianist and composer, performing at age 14, with the tops Cuba's symphonic orchestras. Since she arrived in New York City in 2002,Trujillo has been leading numerous significant projects as well as working as a lead singer, arranger, pianist and director for the position for the off-Broadway production "Carmen to Havana and Back."
Trujillo’s musical essence is full of strength, mastery, versatility, charisma, sympathy and an energy that captivates. With his virtuosity on the piano, his powerful and flexible voice and the freshness and peculiarity of her arrangements, she mixes the genres of his native Cuba, with passages of classical music, and the style that he has perfected in his more than 20 years in the Cosmopolitan city of New York. One of Trujillo's compositions was included in Terri Lyne Carrington's book New Standards, published by Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.
Trujillo graduated with a Summa Cum Laude degree in Music from New Jersey City University, and has a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance in the specialty of Voice and Piano, her teaching experience includes clinics at Berklee College of Music, New York University and Duke University, Virginia, Mannes School of Music, Lehman College, Berklee Valencia, as well as Universities and conservatories in Peru,Colombia,Greece,Spain, Brazil, and Costa Rica.
Trujillo has performed, shared a stage, and recorded with legends such as Paul Simon, Paquito D. Rivera, Wynton Marsalis, Steve Gadd, Jonny Pacheco, John Scofield, Diego El Cigala, Alain Perez, Jimmy Bush, Justo Betancourt , Isaac Delgado, Gloria Trevi, Esperanza Spalding etc.
Trujillos extensive vocal technique goes from opera to jazz, where she develops a wide register from which she phrases, using methods and colors typical of R&B, Funk, Blues, and Soul.This range of genres can be heard in the peculiarity of her arrangements and compositions,All with a high level of development and new musical concept designed for each of her different projects, whether it is her Trio,Quartet or Quintet. She celebrated the released of her first solo album “Legacy” at the Lincoln Center with her 10 piece orchestra in March 2025.
Trujillo's musical essence is full of strength, simplicity, mastery, versatility, charisma, sympathy and an energy that catches. With her virtuosity on the piano and her powerful and flexible voice, she mixes the genres of his native Cuba, with passages of classical music, and the style that she has perfected in his more than 20 years lived in the cosmopolitan city of New York. Trujillo spreads a powerful message of the representation and empowerment of women in the world of music. With her extensive career and her powerful presence, she has become one of the most top Latin Jazz leading musicians of the world.
August 14, 2025 - Ray LeVier and Friends, with Special Guest Etienne Stadwijk
Ray LeVier and friends with special guest Etienne Stadwijk
Lineup:
Etienne Stadwijk: Keys
Al Street: Guitar
Kip Sophos: Bass
Ray LeVier: Drums
Socials:
www.raylevier.com
https://www.facebook.com/rlevier
https://www.instagram.com/raylevier
Bio:
Ray LeVier’s story is one of resilience, passion, and triumph. At the age of twelve, he survived a life-altering camping accident, spending seven months in a burn unit fighting for his life. It was during his recovery that Ray’s love for drumming became a powerful source of inspiration and healing. After his release, his father gifted him a drum set—a gesture that sparked a passion and launched a remarkable musical journey.
Defying the odds, Ray has risen to become a world-class session drummer and composer, performing and recording with legendary artists such as Paul Shaffer, Will Lee, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, and John Abercrombie. His 2010 album Ray’s Way climbed into the top twenty on the jazz charts, showcasing his dynamic range and compositional voice.
Ray was featured in the acclaimed documentary Humanity Stoked, which celebrates diversity, creativity, and mutual respect. He was also featured on the cover of Drumhead Magazine in 2019 and highlighted as an “Up and Coming” artist in Modern Drummer in 2024.
In addition to performing, Ray is a passionate educator and author. His groundbreaking drum method book, Drumming in Flow (Hudson Music), helps drummers access the flow state through breath work, mindful meditation, and principles of neuroscience.
From the depths of adversity to the heights of artistic expression, Ray LeVier’s journey is a testament to the healing power of music and the human spirit.
Ray composes for television, contributing thousands of songs to networks like TLC, The History Channel, and ESPN. His message of hope and perseverance is reflected in his book, "Drumming In Flow," which teaches the power of breathwork to achieve mindfulness and balance. Ray LeVier inspires others to overcome adversity and reach their true potential.
The Band:
The Ray LeVier Band is a dynamic fusion of jazz, groove-driven funk, and modern jazz fusion, bringing together some of the most expressive and seasoned musicians on the scene. Led by drummer and composer Ray LeVier, the group weaves deep musical chemistry with vibrant improvisation and soulful energy.
Keyboardist Etienne Stadwijk has been the band’s musical director and a longtime collaborator. Ray and Etienne first crossed paths in the early 2000s while playing in KJ Denhert’s band, and the connection was immediate. When Ray released his debut solo jazz album in 2010, Etienne was the first person he called for live shows—and he's been an essential part of the band ever since.
On bass, Kip Sophos is a true force of nature. Known for his powerful groove and deep tone, Kip brings not only musicality but also craftsmanship—he designs and builds his own custom basses, each one a unique piece of art that reflects his creative spirit.
Guitarist Al Street adds a timeless edge to the band’s sound. Ray first heard Al playing at Smoke Jazz Club with the funk outfit Hot Pants, where they held down a legendary Monday night residency. Ray was immediately drawn to Al’s feel and phrasing, and the two have been collaborating ever since.
Together, the Ray LeVier Band delivers a rich, electrifying sound that blends tight grooves with spontaneous interplay—a celebration of deep friendship, musical mastery, and the joy of the moment.
Ray LeVier
Drummer | Composer | Producer | Author | Motivational speaker
linktr.ee/raylevier
Lineup:
Etienne Stadwijk: Keys
Al Street: Guitar
Kip Sophos: Bass
Ray LeVier: Drums
Socials:
www.raylevier.com
https://www.facebook.com/rlevier
https://www.instagram.com/raylevier
Bio:
Ray LeVier’s story is one of resilience, passion, and triumph. At the age of twelve, he survived a life-altering camping accident, spending seven months in a burn unit fighting for his life. It was during his recovery that Ray’s love for drumming became a powerful source of inspiration and healing. After his release, his father gifted him a drum set—a gesture that sparked a passion and launched a remarkable musical journey.
Defying the odds, Ray has risen to become a world-class session drummer and composer, performing and recording with legendary artists such as Paul Shaffer, Will Lee, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, and John Abercrombie. His 2010 album Ray’s Way climbed into the top twenty on the jazz charts, showcasing his dynamic range and compositional voice.
Ray was featured in the acclaimed documentary Humanity Stoked, which celebrates diversity, creativity, and mutual respect. He was also featured on the cover of Drumhead Magazine in 2019 and highlighted as an “Up and Coming” artist in Modern Drummer in 2024.
In addition to performing, Ray is a passionate educator and author. His groundbreaking drum method book, Drumming in Flow (Hudson Music), helps drummers access the flow state through breath work, mindful meditation, and principles of neuroscience.
From the depths of adversity to the heights of artistic expression, Ray LeVier’s journey is a testament to the healing power of music and the human spirit.
Ray composes for television, contributing thousands of songs to networks like TLC, The History Channel, and ESPN. His message of hope and perseverance is reflected in his book, "Drumming In Flow," which teaches the power of breathwork to achieve mindfulness and balance. Ray LeVier inspires others to overcome adversity and reach their true potential.
The Band:
The Ray LeVier Band is a dynamic fusion of jazz, groove-driven funk, and modern jazz fusion, bringing together some of the most expressive and seasoned musicians on the scene. Led by drummer and composer Ray LeVier, the group weaves deep musical chemistry with vibrant improvisation and soulful energy.
Keyboardist Etienne Stadwijk has been the band’s musical director and a longtime collaborator. Ray and Etienne first crossed paths in the early 2000s while playing in KJ Denhert’s band, and the connection was immediate. When Ray released his debut solo jazz album in 2010, Etienne was the first person he called for live shows—and he's been an essential part of the band ever since.
On bass, Kip Sophos is a true force of nature. Known for his powerful groove and deep tone, Kip brings not only musicality but also craftsmanship—he designs and builds his own custom basses, each one a unique piece of art that reflects his creative spirit.
Guitarist Al Street adds a timeless edge to the band’s sound. Ray first heard Al playing at Smoke Jazz Club with the funk outfit Hot Pants, where they held down a legendary Monday night residency. Ray was immediately drawn to Al’s feel and phrasing, and the two have been collaborating ever since.
Together, the Ray LeVier Band delivers a rich, electrifying sound that blends tight grooves with spontaneous interplay—a celebration of deep friendship, musical mastery, and the joy of the moment.
Ray LeVier
Drummer | Composer | Producer | Author | Motivational speaker
linktr.ee/raylevier
Etienne Stadwijk
Kip Sophos
Ray Levier
August 21, 2025 - Marya Lawrence Quartet with Eric Person, Cameron Brown, and Ben Perowsky
Marya Lawrence
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Marya Lawrence
Marya Lawrence has music in her blood. The daughter of saxophone legend Arnie Lawrence, who co-founded and taught at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York, Lawrence found her voice early on and began composing and improvising as a child, frequently collaborating with her older brother, the noted saxophonist Erik Lawrence. She made her public debut as a vocalist leading the all-female Bitches Brew and released her first album, All the Way Back, with her jazz quartet Metamorphosis in 1998. On her latest release, recorded just before Covid struck, Lawrence anticipated the pandemic by doing what every musician did when all their gigs dried up: hustled to keep Paying the Bills. She also doubled down on the title with a play on words that fulfills a longtime goal: to pay tribute to all the Bills who influenced her as an artist, from Billie Holliday to Bill “Count” Basie to the recently deceased Bill Withers, to whom Lawrence dedicated the album. In the process of giving the Bills their due, she puts a fresh retro contempo twist on many classics from the jazz canon, which dovetail nicely with her own originals. An inspired vocal chameleon, Lawrence doesn’t remake songs to conform to a dominant style. Instead, she lets every song reveal itself, using her voice as a vehicle that often changes course along the way. “God Bless the Child,” her homage to Billie Holliday, starts out sassy and sweet and gradually becomes more forlorn, spurring her to testify with gospel-like vocal swoops punctuated by her trademark scats. “You Are So Beautiful” (Billy Preston), her intimate duet with her brother Erik, crescendos on a swell of scats before gently fading into a murmur, while her “digga doo” take on “Use Me” is full of feisty surprises and just plain fun. Recorded with two stellar lineups of world-class musicians, Paying the Bills enhances its message with beautifully produced videos for several of the tracks that give other creative artists a chance to shine. Two tap dancers double down on Lawrence’s scatting in “Use Me,” while Lawrence herself takes wing as a dancer on her own “Night Butterfly,” a jazzy bossa nova number that shines a light into the darkness. While the music speaks for itself, the videos really make the songs come alive and are worth seeking out. |
Eric Person
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Eric Person
Renowned saxophonist Eric Person has notched an impressive resume performing and recording with many legends in jazz such as Dave Holland, McCoy Tyner, Chico Hamilton, Houston Person, John Hicks and many others. Eric has performed with genre-bending musicians Vernon Reid, Ronald Shannon Jackson, Will Calhoun, and Ben Harper. An active band leader, Person leads the Eric Person Quartet, Trio-kinesis, Eric Person Big Band and Person2Person (features Houston Person). He is a prolific composer with eleven CDs under his leadership, with his latest being 2022’s Blue Vision. In 1982, Person moved to New York City from St. Louis Missouri. The following year, he received the opportunity to perform with legendary drummer Chico Hamilton. For 15 years, Eric toured the United States, Europe, Japan, and South America, recording six CDs with him as well. From 1994-1997, Eric was a pivotal member of theDave Holland Quartet. This high-energy ensemble performed at prestigious concert halls and festivals throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada and recorded the classic Dream of the Elders. During this same period, Person was a member of the World Saxophone Quartet and is featured on the band’s CD Moving Right Along. After many years as a sideman, Person recorded his debut as a leader. Arrival, the 1993 release, emphasized a variety of styles, fresh compositional approaches, and a willingness to take chances. It was an auspicious beginning with Josef Woodard of Down Beat Magazine saying “Person swerving to the left, finding a fresh path between mainstream jazz and chancier, more personalized terrain.” Eric’s sophomore release Prophecy, is a daring, conceptual release which focuses on Eric’s saxophones in solo, duos, and trio settings. James Marcus of Jazz Times states that Person’s successes within Prophecy are “evidence of a formidable talent.” More Tales to Tell, Person’s1997 release, features his working band along with two performances by guest bassist Dave Holland. By this time, strong arrangements and compositions were a hallmark of every Eric Person CD. The band was expanded on select numbers to include acoustic guitar, bass clarinet, bassoon, and flute. In 1999, Person formed his own label Distinction Records and under the newly formed moniker Meta-Four released Extra Pressure and Live at Big Sur. Reviewing Live at Big Sur, Russ Musto of All About Jazz says “Person is more then fine; he’s a major talent of his generation.” In the 2000s, he released a succession of CDs that put his saxophone in different contexts, revealing his versatility. Reflections The Best of Collection, Rhythm Edge, The Grand Illusion, Thoughts on God and Duoscope all spotlight Eric’s personal sound, dexterity, and compositional prowess. Of The Grand Illusion, Donald Elfman of All About Jazz says: “Person seems to find something new to say and a different direction to follow with every project he undertakes.” Since arriving in New York, Eric Person’s career has featured many highlights from being a featured soloist with the New York City Symphony at the Apollo Theater to performing with the McCoy Tyner Big Band at the Newport Jazz Festival. Today, jazz education is at the top of the list of endeavors. In addition to performing, Eric is currently an adjunct saxophone instructor at Bard College in upstate New York. In 2015, Eric was selected to study orchestration at the Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA with many of jazz’s top composers and arrangers like James Newton, Steve Coleman, Nicole Mitchell, and others. In 2019, Person received his bachelors degree in music from Empire State College. This fulfilled his personal mission to receive his degree in music and make education an important part of his wheelhouse. |
Ben Perowsky
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Ben Perowsky
Perowsky’s notable career has placed him among a small vanguard of players able to move between jazz, experimental music and cutting edge pop and rock. He cut his teeth as a youth playing drums for the likes of Rickie Lee Jones, John Cale, Roy Ayers, James Moody, Bob Berg, Mike Stern and Michael Brecker. Broke ground driving back beats for NY bands Elysian Fields and Joan as Policewoman as well as John Lurie’s Lounge Lizards. He Co-founded the electric jazz group Lost Tribe and has continued to record and perform with pop and jazz legends such as John Scofield, Belle and Sebastian, John Zorn, Dave Douglas, Lou Reed, Pat Martino, Tegan and Sara, Uri Caine, Steven Bernstein, Walter Becker, Vernon Reid, Loudon, Martha and Rufus Wainwright. Ben has produced 8 critically acclaimed records to date. He currently plays in a band called RedCred with John Medeski and Chris Speed. He also co-produced and launched the Woodstock Jazz festival in 2014 and is the drummer/percussionist for the critically acclaimed musical by Anaïs Mitchell, “Hadestown”. http://www.perowsky.com/ |
Cameron Brown
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Cameron Brown
Bassist, composer and educator Cameron Brown began his career in the mid-1960s, recording in Europe with George Russell and Don Cherry. These important innovators remain life-long inspirations and influences, along with early mentors and band leaders Sheila Jordan, Roswell Rudd, Archie Shepp and Beaver Harris. Cameron has anchored some of the most important ensembles of the past fifty years, including Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and various ensembles led by Dewey Redman, Don Cherry, Dannie Richmond, Lee Konitz, Chet Baker, Terumasa Hino, Mal Waldron, Marco Tamburini, Betty Carter, Houston Person/Etta Jones, Lou Donaldson, Lisa Sokolov, Jim McNeely, Joe Locke, Dave Ballou, Salvatore Bonafede, George Cables, Tony Malaby, and Carl Størmer (Jazz Code). The Don Pullen/George Adams Quartet, featuring Dannie Richmond, developed into an intense and rewarding partnership which lasted nearly ten years, and Cameron has enjoyed special relationships with master drummers Philly Joe Jones, Edward Blackwell, Ben Riley, Eddie Moore, Idris Muhammad, Billy Hart, Joe Chambers, Lewis Nash, and Matt Wilson. He has helped young people around the world nurture their passion for jazz and is on the faculty of the New School University. At present, Mr. Brown performs and records with Sheila Jordan in a long-standing Bass and Voice duo (20+ years), and with Joe Lovano, Rob Scheps, Jason Rigby, Neils Vincentz, Jane Ira Bloom, Jay Clayton, Don Byron, Harvey Diamond, Lena Bloch, Kryzysztof Popek, John Bailey, Kazuki Yamanaka, Kristen Lee Sergeant and the Royal Bopsters. Website: www.jazzhalo.be/musicians-files/camwn/ |
August 28, 2025 - 45th Anniversary ALL-STAR BASH
with Jazz in the Garden All-Stars
Honoring Bill Crow
7-9PM
Members & Public: $45
Shirley Crabbe, vocals
Mayra Casales, percussion
Steven Bernstein, trumpets
Erik Lawrence, saxophone and flute
with
Mike Holober, keyboard
Cameron Brown, bass
Ben Perowsky, drums
No need to bring your own lawn chair or blanket: CONCERT SEATING WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TICKET.
Pre-45th Anniversary Concert Party
August 28, 5-6:30, 90 N. Broadway
Tickets Required: Members and Public: $100
Honoring Bill Crow
7-9PM
Members & Public: $45
Shirley Crabbe, vocals
Mayra Casales, percussion
Steven Bernstein, trumpets
Erik Lawrence, saxophone and flute
with
Mike Holober, keyboard
Cameron Brown, bass
Ben Perowsky, drums
No need to bring your own lawn chair or blanket: CONCERT SEATING WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TICKET.
Pre-45th Anniversary Concert Party
August 28, 5-6:30, 90 N. Broadway
Tickets Required: Members and Public: $100
BILL CROW
Blll Crow has a long, distinguished, and varied career. Find out more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Crow?wprov=sfti1#
https://www.billcrowbass.com/index.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Crow?wprov=sfti1#
https://www.billcrowbass.com/index.html
Steven Bernstein
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Steven Bernstein
An impactful presence on the New York scene over the past 30 years, trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader Steven Bernstein has immersed himself in such a wide array of music with his bands Sexmob, Millennial Territory Orchestra, Diaspora Soul, Universal Melody Brass Band, Spanish Fly, Blue Campfire and the Butler-Bernstein Hot 9 that he defies easy categorization. A former member of the Lounge Lizards and Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Band, Bernstein has also composed works for film, theater and dance in addition to doing arrangements for a diverse list of artists ranging from Lou Reed to Lee “Scratch” Perry, Allen Toussaint, Marianne Faithfull, Linda Ronstadt, Rufus Wainwright, Darlene Love, Mario Pavone, Bill Frisell, John Lurie and the Kansas City All-Stars. His lengthy list of sideman credits includes recent recordings by Laurie Anderson (Heart of a Dog), Roswell Rudd (Trombone for Lovers), Mostly Other People Do The Killing (Loafer’s Hollow), Antony and the Johnsons (Turning) and Nels Cline (Lovers). He also continues to perform with Ray Anderson’s Pocket Brass Band, Omaha Diner and the Kamikaze Ground Crew. Born on October 8, 1961 in Berkeley, California, Bernstein was hugely influenced by his Berkeley School band director, Phil Hardymon, who instilled in his students a sense of disciplined ensemble playing in the Count Basie tradition. In 6th grade, Bernstein formed what would become a lifelong friendship and musical partnership with saxophonist Peter Apfelbaum, later the leader of the Hieroglyphics Ensemble. The two would attend performances in the Bay Area by Eddie Harris, Sam Rivers, Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon, Roland Kirk and Woody Shaw at the Keystone Korner and a series of solo concerts by Leo Smith, Lester Bowie, Oliver Lake and Baikida Carroll as well as one eye-opening gig by the Art Ensemble of Chicago at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall. Bernstein studied in Berkeley with former Woody Herman and Stan Kenton trumpeter John Coppola and after moving to New York in 1978 was mentored by lead trumpeter and ubiquitous session man Jimmie Maxwell, who had replaced Harry James in the Benny Goodman Orchestra in the early 1940s. Bernstein joined John Lurie’s outfit the Lounge Lizards in 1990, appearing on the group’s 1991 release Live in Berlin on the Intuition label. Shortly before that, in 1988 he had formed the daring Spanish Fly trio with slide guitarist Dave Tronzo and tuba virtuoso Marcus Rojas. They began performing at the Knitting Factory and subsequently released 1994’s Rags to Britches on Knitting Factory Works and 1996’s Fly By Night on Accurate Records. By 1995, producer Hal Willner, a fan of Spanish Fly, enlisted Bernstein as arranger for the soundtrack to Robert Altman’s film Kansas City, which led to collaborations on other Willner projects, including arranging for Jazz Foundation of America benefit concerts (featuring singers Lou Reed, Bono, Darlene Love, Macy Gray, Elvis Costello and Dr. John) at the Apollo Theatre, tributes to Bill Withers, Doc Pomus and Leonard Cohen at Celebrate Brooklyn and arranging work on the soundtrack for the 2005 documentary film, Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man. In 1996, Bernstein formed Sexmob with saxophonist Briggan Krauss, bassist Tony Scherr and drummer Kenny Wollesen. It remains his primary vehicle for exploring the slide trumpet, a rare instrument that he picked up in a Woodstock guitar shop back in 1977. Sexmob made its recording debut with 1998’s Din of Inequity and followed with 2000’s Solid Sender, 2001’s Sex Mob Does Bond, 2003’s Dime Grind Palace, 2006’s Sexotica, 2009’s Sex Mob Meets Medeski: Live in Willisau and 2013’s Cinema, Circus & Spaghetti: Sex Mob Plays Fellini. In that span of recordings, the group put their patented Sexmob touch on an eclectic list of tunes by the likes of Leadbelly, John Barry, Hoagy Carmichael, Paul McCartney, Duke Ellington, Prince, Kurt Cobain, the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Count Basie, Professor Longhair and Nino Rota. The group’s latest, in its 20th anniversary year, is Cultural Capital, the first Sexmob recording to feature all Bernstein original compositions. From 1999 to 2008, Bernstein contributed four recordings to John Zorn’s Radical Jewish Culture series on his Tzadik label — 1999’s Diaspora Soul (featuring members of the Lounge Lizards and Sex Mob), 2002’s Diaspora Blues (featuring jazz legend Sam Rivers), 2004’s Diaspora Hollywood (inspired by the classic film composers and the West Coast cool jazz sound) and 2008’s Diaspora Suite (a kind of homecoming, recorded in San Francisco with some fellow Bay Area musicians he grew up with). Each project cleverly combined traditional cantorial songs and elements of jazz, blues and rock, with Bernstein serving as composer-arranger-producer and trumpeter/slide trumpeter. Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra debuted with 2006’s MTO, Vol. 1, which featured large ensemble interpretations of tunes by Stevie Wonder (“Signed, Sealed, Delivered”), Prince (‘Darling Nikki”) and the Grateful Dead (“Ripple”) as well as Benny Moten (“Toby”) and Charlie Johnson & His Paradise Band (“The Boy in the Boat”). They followed with 2008’s We Are MTO, which included renditions of Fats Waller’s “Viper Song,” Don Redman’s “Paducah,” Count Basie’s “Dickie’s Dream” and the Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love.” Their 2011 recording, MTO Plays Sly, was a tribute to the music of Sly & The Family Stone and featured the late P-Funk keyboardist Bernie Worrell along with vocalists Dean Bowman, Sandra St. Victor, Antony Hegarty and Martha Wainwright. In 2012, Bernstein combined forces with New Orleans piano master Henry Butler in the retro-flavored Butler, Bernstein & the Hot 9. Their critically acclaimed 2014 Impulse! debut, Viper’s Drag, featured spirited renditions of Fats Waller’s title track along with tunes by Jelly Roll Morton and originals by Butler. In keeping with Bernstein’s wildly eclectic nature, the group ranges from King Oliver to Professor Longhair to Billy Preston in concert. The restlessly creative Bernstein continues to juggle working several bands. During his recent residency at The Stone in NYC, he trotted out Sexmob, Millennial Territory Orchestra, Spanish Fly, Blue Campfire and Universal Melody Brass Band. Says the trumpeter-composer-arranger of his modus operandi in all of his wide-ranging musical situations: “I’m trying to present this way of looking at music where you can do a Jelly Roll piece, then a Leonard Cohen piece, then an Ornette Coleman piece, then a Duke piece and then a piece by The Band. And it’s not even about it being eclectic, it’s just music. Let’s play it. Here’s a chart, let’s go!” |
Shirley Crabbe
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Shirley Crabbe
Native New Yorker and 2019 New York Bistro Award Winner for Outstanding Recording: Bridges, Jazz vocalist, Shirley Crabbe sings songs that speak to the heart. As a teenager, Shirley was inspired by a performance of Ella Fitzgerald singing the song “A Tisket, A Tasket” in an old Abbot and Costello movie. “I’ve always had a passion for singing, but when I heard Ella sing, I knew that “jazz singing” was what I wanted to do.” Following her passion, Shirley pursued her dreams first to Illinois to earn a Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University, and then back home to New York, to study Voice at the distinguished Manhattan School of Music (MSM). During the day she studied classical music uptown at MSM, but in the evening, she traveled downtown to sing jazz in the clubs. Shirley has performed at festivals, jazz clubs and concert series in New York City and it’s surrounding area. She has appeared at some of Harlem’s best Jazz rooms such as Minton's, and the legendary Lenox Lounge, where to a sold out audience, she performed music from her inaugural CD Home. She has also appeared at the 20 19 Berks Ja zz F est, Zinc Bar, Metropolitan Room and at the world-famous jazz club, Birdland. Once the opening act for the jazz icon Abby Lincoln, Shirley has recorded with the soulful jazz saxophonist, Houston Person, and has also performed with the celebrated jazz pianist Harold Mabern, bassist, Jamil Nasser, Donald Vega, David Budway, Ron Blake, David Glasser, Brandon Lee, Matt Haviland, Cameron Brown, Jon Burr, Jim West and others. In 2010, she was one of the top 5 finalists at Jazzmobile’s “Best of the Best” Jazz Vocalist Competition held in New York City. In 2009, she was awarded Rockland County’s highest Arts Award: the County Executive Performing Artist Award. Shirley is also the Stanton Bronze Medalist of the 2008 American Traditions Vocal Competition at the Savannah International Music Festival in Georgia. Shirley is a versatile performer and has appeared in various stage productions including Coming to the Mercy Seat at Shetler Studio’s Theater 54 in the role of the Poet and in Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the Elmwood Theater, where she performed the role of Armelia. In 2011, Shirley released her debut CD HOME. For the ensuing 26+ weeks the album remained on the Jazz Week Album Chart, the definitive jazz national radio chart that reports the top Jazz albums played each week on radio stations across the US. Her latest project BRIDGES, top 50 album on the Jazz Week album chart was released in April 2018. |
Mayra Casales
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Mayra Casales
Mayra Casales,founder of Cocomama Music, is considered to be one of the most versatile percussionists of her generation. Born in Havana, Cuba and raised in Miami, Mayra studied with Carlos "Patato" Valdez. Before long she was performing with some of the biggest names in Latin music such as Celia Cruz, Machito, Joe Cuba, Miguelito Valdez and Tito Puente. Mayra moved to New York City where she continued her musical journey, working with such legendary artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter, Ray Barretto, Angela Bofil, Walter Bishop Jr., Jon Lucien, Phyllis Hyman, Carmen Lundy, Tania Maria, David Amram, Regina Carter, and Grady Tate. She has contributed to recordings by Regina Bell, Kiara, Miki Howard, and Lita Gallaway. She has also toured with Sophie B. Hawkins, Regina Carter, Carmen Lundy, Women of the Calabash, Mauricio Smith, Tania Maria, and The Ojays. |
Erik Lawrence
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Erik Lawrence
Erik Lawrence has toured the world as a saxophonist, flutist and composer. He currently performs solo and with his own group, Erik Lawrence Trio and Hipmotism and co-leads a band with his Jazz vocalist sister, Marya Lawrence, featuring Cameron Brown on bass and Ben Perowsky on drums. Erik has often been found support of a wide variety of legendary artists, counting his time with masters from many genres as part of his foundation, among them: American music masters: Levon Helm, Chico Hamilton, Sonny Sharrock, Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Miles, David Amram, Henry Butler; from the Spiritual music world Yungchen Lamo, Nawhang Khechog, Gabrielle Roth. He has gratitude for a more than 20 year association with modern jazz master Steven Bernstein and has played and recorded with Spin Doctors, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, My Morning Jacket, Roger Waters, Joan Osborne, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Aaron Neville, Big Chief Russell Moore, The Levin Brothers (Tony Levin and Pete Levin), and with the Jose Limon Dance Company. In addition Erik has worked with tea masters playing Tea Ceremony meditation music. In addition, Erik is a published journalist, poet and photographer. The son of a renowned jazz saxophonist and educator, Arnie Lawrence, Erik began playing saxophone at the age of five. Since he has studied composition, music from around the world and has collected and dedicated himself to the study of flutes he has found in his travels to 41 states and 27 countries. He has appeared on two Grammy winning Albums and two Platinum records. Along the way he has paid close attention to the soul of the music and how it reaches people, how it has reached him since he began playing music at the age of 5. Much of his work centers around tone of the many wind instruments he plays. The core of that sound, what can be expressed and how people respond and can be moved by it has led him to studying the science and practice of sound and vibration and how it affects the body and mind. He has sought the instruction of several master sound and vibrational healers and to learn about both ancient and modern healing modalities. Erik began teaching music and poetry, elements of jazz in colleges and universities at the age of 18, including faculty at Williams College, Montclair State University and artist-in-residencies at Dartmouth College and the Williams College Museum of Art. Erik has given lectures and demonstrations at Music Therapy pain symposiums (recertification program), nursing continuing education, the New Jersey Piano Tuner’s Guild, Arts centers, yoga and healing centers, at private and public universities and high schools, and in other formal and informal settings. |
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