Hostos Center For The Arts & Culture Presents A Tribute To Dave Valentin & More
On Saturday, April 6, Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture presents a double bill of Latin jazz with a Tribute to Dave Valentin, featuring a quintet led by the late flutist's musical director, pianist Bill O'Connell with virtuoso flutist Andrea Brachfeld, then following with the debut of Bill O'Connell's most recent project A.C.E. (Afro-Caribbean Ensemble) featuring a nonet comprised of some of New York's top jazz and Latin jazz artists.
Malcolm Bruce to Celebrate Release of New Album at The Iridium, 5/4
Composer, songwriter, and performing artist Malcolm Bruce will celebrate the release of his new album at The Iridium on May 4. Recorded in Nashville and London with the help of a successful crowd funding campaign with PledgeMusic, From Slaveocracy To Salvation showcases Malcolm's truly original sound. His band includes drummer Louie Palmer (Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Janek Gwizdala): www.pledgemusic.com/projects/malcolmbruce