Region's All-Stars Will Play Helsinki Hudson Jam Session
The bimonthly Pro Jam at Club Helsinki Hudson returns on Thursday, December 19, at 8pm. As always, the region's top musicians will join together for an evening of blues-based jamming. This time out, the core band will feature Tas Cru (guitar/vocals), Petey Hop (guitar/vocals), Jay Collins (saxophone/vocals), Kyle Esposito (bass/vocals), Pete Levin (keyboards) and Sonny Rock (drums).
Recorder Master Joel Levine to Make Rare NYC Appearance at The Cutting Room
Canadian Composer Joel Levine speaks a unique voice with the recorder with his debut release The Whistleblower on the Iyouwe label. The 13 song disc, Levine's first as a solo artist, finds the Toronto based recorder player joined by singers and instrumentalists including legendary drummer and multi-Grammy award winner Lenny White.
Pete Levin 'Mobius' CD Release Performance on Nov. 8 at The Cutting Room NYC
Keyboardist-arranger-composer Pete Levin's ninth solo release, M bius, was recorded live in the studio in two days, capturing the 'no boundaries' spirit of Gil Evans. The music explores textural grooves ranging from straight-ahead bop to funk, world-beat, and the experimental. He is set for a CD Release Performance on November 8 at 7:00pm at The Cutting Room, 44 E. 32nd St., New York. More info, click here.
Keyboardist/Arranger/Composer Pete Levin New CD 'Mobius'
Keyboardist-arranger-composer Pete Levin's ninth solo release, Mo?bius, was recorded live in the studio in two days, capturing the 'no boundaries' spirit of Gil Evans. The music explores textural grooves ranging from straight-ahead bop to funk, world-beat, and the experimental.
Vocalist Teri Roiger Comes to Mezzrow, 9/12
New York based vocalist Teri Roiger recently released her fourth recording as a leader, 'GHOST OF YESTERDAY: Shades of Lady Day', a heartfelt tribute to Billie Holiday. Since Ms. Holiday provided the initial spark that led to a lifelong commitment to jazz, this one is especially personal to Teri.
Musicians Gather at MSM to Celebrate Life of Lew Soloff
A celebration of the life and music of Lew Soloff (Feb. 20, 1944-Mar 8, 2015) is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2015 at the John C. Borden Auditorium, located at the Manhattan School of Music. This event is free to the public and begins at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:15pm for early seating.