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On the International scene, Mark Sganga has enthralled audiences from Stockholm to Kuala Lumpur to the Thredbo Jazz Festival in Australia. His dynamic playing has been featured on tours and recordings with the sublime Indian violin virtuoso Dr. L. Subramaniam, alongside esteemed greats such as Larry Coryell and Herbie Hancock. In touring across the states, Mark has played opposite the legendary Taj Mahal in a Santa Cruz Festival. He has performed at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles. He regularly participates in The Woodchoppers Ball in Kent, OH and at Nighttown Jazz Club in Cleveland. He is a repeat featured performer and a judge at The Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Competition. And for several years, Mark has been a main stage performer at the reputable Walnut Valley Guitar Festival in where he won first place in 2009. Mark will be joined by John Arbo on bass and Steve Rubin, on drums.

Acclaimed Japanese-born pianist Yoko Miwa brings her “splendid, irrepressible energy” (Jazzwise) and “remarkably upbeat and affirmative” music (DownBeat) to Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City. The performance features The Yoko Miwa Trio with pianist Miwa, bassist Will Slater, and drummer Scott Goulding.

“Don’t Let Go” is a Chamber Music America New Jazz Works commission for “Balancing Act,” a jazz octet with voice. Structured as a song-cycle, this concert-length project explores the nuances and complexities of the concept of “hope” in the context of current social, political, and environmental realities. Mike Holober – piano/composer Jamile – voice
 Scott Wendholt – trumpet
 & flugelhorn Dick Oatts – alto & soprano saxophone, flute Jason Rigby – tenor saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet
 Matt McDonald – trombone
 Mike McGuirk – bass Jimmy Macbride – drums

"He plays the hell out of the guitar!" —John Scofield

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg returns to Zinc with his trio on Friday, October 7. He's supported by Or Bareket on bass and Karl-Henrik Ousbäck on drums.

Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling composers/performers in Jazz. Combining timeless melodicism with forward-thinking lines and textures, His style and approach have created a strong following of fans around the world. He frequently tours worldwide and records with his own groups as well as artists such as Dr. Lonnie Smith, who says of Kreisberg, "He is a passionate musician with great vision, and he is constantly in fiery pursuit of innovation."

Showtimes are at 7 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 in advance / $35 at the door. For more info, call (212) 477-9462 or visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

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