Novoa/ Gress/ Gray Trio album release show
Apr
24
8:00 PM20:00

Novoa/ Gress/ Gray Trio album release show

Eva Novoa, piano & Chinese gongs
Drew Gress, bass
Devin Gray, drums

$20

Brooklyn-based pianist Eva Novoa delivers a masterfully executed trio album of melodic themes replete with touches of swing, grooves and exquisite electronic landscapes. Novoa’s articulated playing flows with plenty of room gifting the band full freedom of improvisation.

On the track ‘Rocket Man’ you can hear the possibilities of the traditional jazz trio format as it projects into the future, combining the acoustic beauty of the piano with the electronic tapestry of modular synthesizer. The group nimbly celebrates the tradition of jazz while positing that legacy against the backdrop of contemporary culture.

This is the second album on 577 Records for the Spanish pianist Novoa. It is now available on vinyl, digitally and as a CD, and will be followed by a planned second volume.
https://577records.bandcamp.com/album/novoa-gress-gray-trio-vol-1

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Tony Romano Quartet - Wide Open Works
May
17
8:00 PM20:00

Tony Romano Quartet - Wide Open Works

Tony Romano - guitar
Paul Carlon - tenor saxophone
Jennifer Vincent - bass
Rob Garcia - drums

This group will be celebrating their new album "Three Chord Monte" which features all original compositions by Tony Romano. The music draws inspiration from Jazz, Afrobeat, and Latin American musical traditions. Ten of the thirteen compositions on the recording were written with this specific group of long-time musical cohorts in mind, making use of their diverse vocabulary and strong connection as players.

$20

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Jonathan Reisin's "Unreality" with Shinya Lin and Jarred Chase & Eva Novoa piano solo
May
30
8:00 PM20:00

Jonathan Reisin's "Unreality" with Shinya Lin and Jarred Chase & Eva Novoa piano solo

Eva Novoa - 8 pm
Eva Novoa, piano & Chinese gongs

"Unreality" by Jonathan Reisin - 9 pm
Jonathan Reisin, - tenor & soprano saxophones
Shinya Lin - piano
Jarred Chase - drums

$20

Brooklyn-based Saxophonist and Composer Jonathan Reisin presents his new project “Unreality”. Throughout a new set of compositions by Reisin, the group presents a high level of musical craftsmanship, complexity, beauty, and creativity. Each piece represents a thoughtful idea that creates a dynamic soundscape that echoes the unpredictability of our world. The idea had been developing for almost two years until Reisin finally moved to Brooklyn and reconnected with his long-time friends from college, pianist Shinya Lin and drummer Jarred Chase, for this new project. What tied them together as a band is the way they share the idea of sound exploration and the way they share space. Lin and his deep understanding of preparing the piano, Chase and his dynamic way of playing the drums, and Reisin with his unique approach to saxophone are blurring the boundaries of their instruments.

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Galaxy Trio + Ill Logic Flextet
Jun
8
8:00 PM20:00

Galaxy Trio + Ill Logic Flextet

Galaxy Trio - 8 pm

James Keepnews — guitar, bass, fx
Dave Miller — drums/percussion
Ras Moshe — saxophones, flute, percussion

Ill Logic Flextet

Daniel Carter — flute, reeds, trumpet
Ayumi Ishito — saxophones, fx
James Keepnews — guitar, fx
Zach Swanson — bass
Michael WImberly — drums
Alexis Marcelo - piano

$20

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Potions Trio
Apr
13
8:00 PM20:00

Potions Trio

Yoon Sun Choi - voice
Jeong Lim Yang - bass
André Matos - guitar

Debut Recording Release
This trio discovered their combined magic on a cold, winter morning after the first musical moments began. Jeong Lim Yang on bass, Yoon Sun Choi on voice and Andre Matos on guitar, bring their own special ingredients of sound, improvisatory creativity and generous spirit.

$20

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Josh Sinton: Predicate & Sidewalk Philosophy
Apr
5
10:30 AM10:30

Josh Sinton: Predicate & Sidewalk Philosophy

Sidewalk Philosophy

Josh Sinton - compositions/woodwinds
Marty Ehrlich - woodwinds
Matt Pavolka - bass

Predicate

Josh Sinton - compositions/woodwinds
Sam Newsome - soprano saxophone
Chris Hoffman - cello
Tom Rainey - drums

$15

Baritone saxophonist and composer Josh Sinton presents his established group Predicate along with a new group Sidewalk Philosophy in an evening of brand new compositions. Having played with Nate Wooley, Anthony Braxton and Darcy James Argue amongst many others, Sinton brings a unique perspective to small-group dynamics. His most recent release, the solo album "Couloir & Book of Practitioners Vol. 2 'W'" infuses his most recent compositions with a fresh approach to collective creativity and will make this a special evening.

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md4
Mar
31
7:30 PM19:30

md4

Ohad Talmor – tenor saxophone
Thomas Morgan – bass
Eric McPherson – drums
Marius Doboule – guitar

Exploring numbers from the great American songbook by prestigious musicians and composers such as Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Rogers & Hart and more.

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YSC Quartet
Mar
30
7:30 PM19:30

YSC Quartet

YSC Quartet

Yoon Sun Choi - voice
Jacob Sacks - piano
Thomas Morgan - bass
Vinnie Sperrazza - drums

$20

Yoon Sun Choi is a Korean-born, Canadian-raised, now American improvisational vocalist and pianist based in New York City since 2000. She is renowned for her versatile performances in a duo with Jacob Sacks, solo voice/piano work, her quartet, and as part of the Sarah Weaver ensemble. Choi's collaborations span across jazz luminaries such as Jane Ira Bloom, Steve Coleman, Kenny Wheeler, gracing stages from The Blue Note to Carnegie Hall. She holds BMus degrees in both classical piano/composition and voice/jazz performance from Queen’s University and the University of Toronto, respectively. Choi's artistry is marked by a blend of innovation and tradition, making her a distinguished figure in the jazz world.

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THE NOTET
Mar
28
8:00 PM20:00

THE NOTET

Andrew Green
JC Sanford
Jeremy Udden
Charlie Lincoln

The group ethos is reflected in the name: no drums, no arrangements, no planning, no rehearsals, no clichés, no edits. Spontaneous and unplanned, ears open and willing and able to adapt at a moment’s notice, the players consistently bring fresh ideas to familiar material, and bring collective improvisation to the forefront.

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THE INSTRUMENTAL UNDERGROUND
Mar
23
6:00 PM18:00

THE INSTRUMENTAL UNDERGROUND

Yonezawa/Morton/Kobayashi - 6:00pm-7:00pm

Megumi Yonezawa - Piano
Caroline Morton - Bass
Ken Kobayashi - Drum

Shiffer/Cail/Kutner/Hinton - 7:00pm-8:00pm

Elijah Shiffer - Alto Sax
Christian Cail - Guitar
Max Kutner - Bass
Colin Hinton - Drums

Pearring/Dorr/Gilbert/Shea - 8:00pm-9:00pm

Jeff Pearring - Alto Sax
Welf Dorr -Alto Sax
Michael Gilbert- Bass
Kevin Shea- Drums

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Alone Not Lonely: Volume 7
Mar
8
7:30 PM19:30

Alone Not Lonely: Volume 7

Solos

Yoon Sun Choi - voice/piano
Julianne Carney-Chung - violin
Borah Han - piano
Elena Moon Park - violin/voice/ukulele

Alone Not Lonely

Yoon Sun Choi, born in South Korea, raised in Canada and now a New York-based improvising vocalist and pianist using her vocal prowess that transitions effortlessly from resonant, haunting melodies to deep, resonant wails. Yoon has made significant contributions to the music scene over her twenty-year-long career performing and collaborating with esteemed artists including Mark Dresser, Darius Jones, Jacob Sacks, and Kenny Wheeler, on prestigious stages such as The Blue Note, Birdland, and Carnegie Hall.

Julianne Carney-Chung is a member of Adam Rudolph’s Go: Organic Orchestra, and performs western classical art music, out jazz, rock, and myriad other cross-genre settings. Julianne has performed &/or recorded with String Orchestra of Brooklyn, Anthony Braxton, Sufjan Stevens, Eco-Music Big Band, James Ilgenfritz, Luminescent Orchestrii, Jenny Scheinman, My Brightest Diamond aka Shara Nova, Jay-Z, Beyonce, beatboxer Adam Matta, and many others.

Borah Han a Korean-American pianist and a founding teacher of Brooklyn Piano Lab, has performed in Italy, Spain, Korea, and the US at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Symphony Space, National Sawdust, Wharton Center, and Skirball Center. As a new music performer, highlights include features in New Amsterdam Records, NY Times, and WNYC New Sounds Live.

Elena Moon Park is a musician and cultural arts producer living in Brooklyn, NY. She likes to collaborate with all kinds of artists & performs music around NYC and the globe, specializing in music for all-ages audiences, contemporary music, and folksy tunes. She is also a co-director of the Brooklyn-based arts organization Found Sound Nation, which uses collaborative music creation to connect people across cultural divides.

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Instrumental Underground
Mar
1
8:00 PM20:00

Instrumental Underground

Tang/ Kelsey/ Downs/ Holtje - 8 pm

Rose Tang (Vocal/Guitar)
Chris Kelsey (Saxophones)
Charles Downs (Drums)
Steve Holtje (Piano/Trombone)

Marc Edwards & Slipstream Time Travel - 9 pm

Tor Snyder (Guitar)
Takuma Kanaiwa (Guitar)
Gian Perez (Guitar)
Hidemi Akaiwa (Piano)
Mark Edwards (Drums)

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THE INSTRUMENTAL UNDERGROUND
Feb
24
6:00 PM18:00

THE INSTRUMENTAL UNDERGROUND

Pearring/Hasumi/Swanson/Kobayashi - 6 pm

Jeff Pearring - Saxophone
Rema Hasumi - Piano
Zach Swanson - Bass
Ken Kobayashi - Drums

Golden/Hollenberg/Nagano/Filiano - 7 pm

Patrick Golden - Drums
Matt Hollenberg - Guitar
Sana Nagano - Violin
Ken Filiano - Bass

Gauci/Morton/Neuburg - 8 pm

Stephen Gauci - Saxophone
Caroline Morton - Bass
Nick Neuburg - Drums

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Yoko Yates Quintet
Feb
18
8:00 PM20:00

Yoko Yates Quintet

Yoko Yates - piano, compositions
Jamie Baum - flute, alto flute
Aaron Irwin - clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax
Aryeh Kobrinsky - bass
Jeff Hirshfield - drums

$20

Yoko Yates, born in Japan, is a composer, pianist, and an educator.
She is an integrated musician with a unique voice as a composer. Her compositions reflect her multifaceted artistry; her experience with a variety of musical genres and the visual arts; her love of nature and storytelling. She has composed music for films including international award-winning documentaries, media, and literary events.

In spring 2022, her first leader album “ Mystic Life” was released on SteepleChase Records. The album contains her 10 original compositions played in quintet by Jamie Baum, Sam Sadigursky, Aryeh Kobrinsky, Jeff Hirshfield and herself.

This show takes place right before the recording of this quintet's next album. Aaron Irwin will be playing in place of Sam Sadigursky.

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Happi Medium
Feb
17
8:00 PM20:00

Happi Medium

Chaz Martineau - Tenor Saxophone
Dabin Ryu - Piano
Benjamin Young - Upright Bass
Eliza Salem - Drums

$20

Happi Medium is a dynamic collective ensemble composed of some of the most
talented and accomplished musicians in the NYC music scene. The quartet includes Chaz Martineau, saxophone; Dabin Ryu, pianist; Benjamin Young, bassist; and Eliza Salem, a drummer. Each member brings their own unique style and perspective to the group, resulting in a sound that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Individually, these musicians are no strangers to the stage, having performed at some of the most iconic venues in the city, including Smalls Jazz Club, Mezzrow, The Jazz Gallery, and Ornithology. However, when they come together as Happi Medium, they create something truly special. Their performances are marked by an effortless chemistry and an intuitive understanding of each other's musical voices. The result is a captivating blend of styles and influences that defies easy categorization.
With Happi Medium, the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts. The band's music is an amalgamation of each musician's voice, with each member contributing their own distinct ideas and musical perspectives. The result is a sound that is both cohesive and adventurous, grounded in tradition but always pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

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Open Box
Feb
11
3:00 PM15:00

Open Box

Do you love making music? Do you crave a low pressure environment to get back into the flow of playing with other people? Do you dig the thrill of creating new music with other musicians you’ve just met? Have you been trying to connect with other musicians but just haven’t found the time or space?

Open Box! Throw your name into the hat and indulge in the spontaneity of a 10 minute trio! Open to all music backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Free!

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