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“Parris is an absolute monster of the guitar—lyrically, technically, sensitively. His finesse bending tones and contouring the dynamics throughout his lines truly gave the sense that he is speaking thru the notes!” —Jazz Improv Magazine
Acclaimed jazz guitarist Gil Parris brings his formidable trio to Zinc with special guest Bernie Williams on Monday, October 24. They're supported by bassist Kip Sophos and drummer Joe Piteo.

Grammy-Nominated guitar virtuoso Gil Parris is known for his special blend of Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Smooth Jazz. He has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and sideman with major artists like Dr. John, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Diane Schuur, David Mann, Billy Vera, Bobby Caldwell, and Toni Braxton, to name just a few.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

“Gomez is clearly a gifted pianist with the ability to flow between modalities of avant gardism, bop, and classical with ease.” —All About Jazz

Acclaimed jazz pianist Edsel Gómez brings his formidable trio to Zinc on Saturday, November 5. He’s supported by Lonnie Plaxico on bass and Ronnie Burrage on drums.

Grammy nominee Edsel Gómez is today one of the premier Latin pianists in the world. His highly personal approach to fusing jazz, Latin, and Brazilian music gives him a unique personality and musical voice. His record Cubist Music pioneered an original improvisational concept based on Cubist Art. He arranged and directed Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Grammy-winning Eleanora Fagan: To Billie with Love. He has worked with many more luminaries, including Don Byron, Celia Cruz, Gary Burton, Olga Guillot, Jack DeJohnette, and Caetano Veloso!

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 advance / $35 day of show. For more info, visit http://zincjazzcom.

“Gomez is clearly a gifted pianist with the ability to flow between modalities of avant gardism, bop, and classical with ease.” —All About Jazz

Acclaimed jazz pianist Edsel Gómez brings his formidable trio to Zinc on Saturday, November 5. He’s supported by Lonnie Plaxico on bass and Ronnie Burrage on drums.

Grammy nominee Edsel Gómez is today one of the premier Latin pianists in the world. His highly personal approach to fusing jazz, Latin, and Brazilian music gives him a unique personality and musical voice. His record Cubist Music pioneered an original improvisational concept based on Cubist Art. He arranged and directed Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Grammy-winning Eleanora Fagan: To Billie with Love. He has worked with many more luminaries, including Don Byron, Celia Cruz, Gary Burton, Olga Guillot, Jack DeJohnette, and Caetano Veloso!

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 advance / $35 day of show. For more info, visit http://zincjazzcom.

“Jazz guitar is alive and well in New York City, thanks to ‘Strings Attached’ — don’t miss them!”
—Jon Herington, Steely Dan

Strings Attached features four of New York City's premier six-string jazz masters on a single stage—Jack Wilkins, Rodney Jones, Paul Bollenback, and Yotam Silberstein. They join forces as Strings Attached for a uniquely spectacular show.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 advance / $35 day of show. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

“Rachel Z is a consistently adventurous player.” —The Los Angeles Times

Acclaimed jazz pianist Rachel Z brings her trio to Zinc for a splendid evening of jazz piano on Tuesday, December 13. She’s supported by bassist Jonathan Toscano and drummer Colin Stranahan.

The stunning Rachel Z and her piano trio have audiences captivated from the moment they hit their seats. With recording and performing credits, including Peter Gabriel, Al Di Meola, Wayne Shorter, Steps Ahead, and Stanley Clarke, Rachel’s magnificent and exquisite song poems are beautiful and demanding.

Manhattan-born and raised Rachel Nicolazzo (aka Rachel Z) had music practically ingrained in her genetic code. Groomed to follow in her mother’s operatic footsteps, she began voice lessons at two, started classical piano lessons at seven, and attended the opera by age nine. “Then I heard Miles Smiles.”

Listening to Herbie Hancock’s harmonies over Wayne Shorter’s compositions helped her bridge the gap from her classical training to jazz. Rachel Z graduated from the New England Conservatory with a “Distinction in Performance” award.

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 advance / $35 day of show. For more info, visit http://zincjazzcom.

“Rachel Z is a consistently adventurous player.” —The Los Angeles Times

Acclaimed jazz pianist Rachel Z brings her trio to Zinc for a splendid evening of jazz piano on Tuesday, December 13. She’s supported by bassist Jonathan Toscano and drummer Colin Stranahan.

The stunning Rachel Z and her piano trio have audiences captivated from the moment they hit their seats. With recording and performing credits, including Peter Gabriel, Al Di Meola, Wayne Shorter, Steps Ahead, and Stanley Clarke, Rachel’s magnificent and exquisite song poems are beautiful and demanding.

Manhattan-born and raised Rachel Nicolazzo (aka Rachel Z) had music practically ingrained in her genetic code. Groomed to follow in her mother’s operatic footsteps, she began voice lessons at two, started classical piano lessons at seven, and attended the opera by age nine. “Then I heard Miles Smiles.”

Listening to Herbie Hancock’s harmonies over Wayne Shorter’s compositions helped her bridge the gap from her classical training to jazz. Rachel Z graduated from the New England Conservatory with a “Distinction in Performance” award.

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 advance / $35 day of show. For more info, visit http://zincjazzcom.

What do you get when you combine an accomplished jazz pianist from Chicago, his soulful band, and an A-list singer from the South? Magic!

James Austin Jr Trio, with special guest Dermel Warren, perform “Songs in the Key of Wonder”. Dermel joins this live performance to compliment James’ tasteful instrumental arrangements showcasing select classics by Stevie Wonder.

The combination of the Trio’s magic blended with Warren’s special touch is sure to dazzle the audience with a range of inspired emotions.

James Austin Jr honed his craft under legendary jazz musicians like Barry Harris and is regularly featured in the NYC area in live concerts, theatrical performances, and civic and charitable events. He has curated and led the NJPAC Jazz Jam Session series since its inception.

Dermel Warren developed her singing voice in her childhood church in Memphis, TN, where she trained with Kelley Muller-Smith (the first lady of Miracle Temple Ministries, Inc). She has performed with Sergio Davis, the late Mel Waiters, and Donald Lawrence. She performs regularly with her husband, jazz drummer Jeremy Warren, and several other top musicians.

TENET offers a vocal sampling of rich and expressive music from the archives of Latin American Cathedrals. This rarely heard repertoire is a first for TENET, and offers a glimpse into another facet of a cappella polyphony.

Works to be Performed

Francisco Guerrero: Maria Magdalena, and Beata Dei genetrix Maria
Antonio de Salazar: Duo seraphim
Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla: Versa est in luctum, Lamentations, Salve Regina, and Ave Regina
Juan de Lienas: Credidi
Francisco López Capillas: Velum templi, In horrore, and Cui luna
Tomás Luis de Victoria: Vidi speciosam

Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) presents a one-night-only recital by pianist Boris Berman on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 7:30pm at BAC’s Howard Gilman Performance Space. The program features works by Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov, whose music Berman has championed since the 1960s.

Including two US premieres, the program for solo piano showcases the evolution of Silvestrov's musical style, from the underground Soviet modernism of the post-Stalin USSR to his later works characterized by quiet and intense simplicity. Grammy Award-nominated pianist Berman, who has been praised by The New York Times for his “poetical refinement and intense musicality,” displays the technique and prowess that has gained him international stature as a performer and master teacher.

A celebration of Jerry Granelli, jazz icon, artist, teacher, mentor and pioneer of improvised music, will feature music performed by some of his former students, musical friends, and collaborators.

“I have put together and evening of songs I loved to hear him play, pieces he loved to play and songs that remind those performing of him,” writes his son, J. Anthony Granelli. “It will be an evening of great music and a fitting send-off for a true visionary of the Jazz world.”

Featuring: J. Anthony Granelli, Jay Clayton, Rinde Eckert, Jane Ira Bloom, Brad Shepik, Briggan Krauss, Peter Epstein, Michael Sarin, Aaron Alexander, Bob Lanzetti, Michael Blake.