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  • A flagship music festival for Downtown Jamaica, Queens – “home of jazz.” The Jamaica Downtown Jazz Festival aims to celebrate the rich jazz heritage rooted in Southeast Queens and promotes generations of talents who hail from diverse cultures residing in this community today. This weekend-long music marathon features some of the most prominent names in jazz along with emerging musicians. Full Lineup Saturday 12pm - Birsa Chatterjee Quartet 2pm - Johnathan Blake Quartet 4pm - Yosvany Terry 6pm - Roy Hargrove Legacy Big Band Sunday 12pm - Gabriel Chakarji 2pm - Jaleel Shaw Quartet 4pm - Caroline Davis 6pm - Jeff “Tain” Watts
  • Mark Morris has been hailed as the “most successful and influential choreographer alive and indisputably the most musical” (The New York Times). Since founding Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) in 1980, Morris has created close to 150 works for the company, many of which are widely considered masterpieces. Morris has established himself as someone who “easily ranks among the top five living American choreographers… and has already carved a major place for himself in the history of modern dance” (The Denver Post). The MMDG will present an entire evening of dance. Program to be announced. ABOUT THE COMPANY The mission of the Mark Morris Dance Group is to develop, promote, and sustain dance, music, and opera productions by Mark Morris and to serve as a cultural resource to engage and enrich the community. Founded in New York in 1980, the internationally-renowned Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) has been called “the preeminent modern dance organization of our time” (Yo- Yo Ma). After spending three years residing in Brussels’ Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie as Belgium’s national dance company, MMDG returned to the United States in 1991. MMDG has received “highest praise for their technical aplomb, their musicality, and their sheer human authenticity” (Bloomberg News). The Dance Group is distinguished as the only modern dance company with a commitment to live music at every performance, founding the MMDG Music Ensemble in 1996. In addition to the ensemble, MMDG regularly collaborates with eminent musicians across many genres.
  • Recently featured in NPR Morning Edition & Spotify's "Best Jazz of 2021", saxophonist Mike Casey & his Trio is an experience to behold. The absence of guitar/piano allows the band a rare sound: earthy, yet mysterious - incorporating ingredients of funk, R&B, hip hop & music from around the world into their own definition of jazz fusion. This trio demands the audiences’ attention – whether bringing down the house with story based originals or captivating listeners with genre-bending re-imaginations of songs by Soundgarden, Queen, Daniel Caesar & even Jay-Z. In 2020, the band was 1 of 5 international finalists in the largest ensemble based competition in jazz - the DC Jazz Festival’s “DC Jazz Prix”, and has played notable stages such as the Kennedy Center, BRIC Jazz Fest, Yale, Side Door Jazz Club, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and some of Europe's top jazz venues such as Jamboree, Le Jam, Auditori Nacional, Ool Ya Kool Jazz, and Jimmy Glass. Garnering over 15 million plays worldwide, Mike & his trio have had overwhelming support from WBGO, The Huffington Post, BBC, NPR, Forbes, Music Ally, Downbeat, Jazziz, JazzTimes, as the cover of Spotify’s “State of Jazz”, Worldwide FM, NTS, Dublab, Jazz FM, Jazz in Europe, Radio Primavera Sound, Sirius XM, on jazz icon Sonny Rollins’s social media (the pioneer of the sax/bass/drums format) **General Admission Seated** *There is a two drink minimum per show*
  • America’s Got Talent Champion Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti., Live at the Brook Arts Center on Friday, February 18, 2022. Valentinetti is a crooner from Long Island, New York, whose early influence was his Italian American grandmother’s love of the classic crooner sounds of Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, and Frank Sinatra. In 2016, America's Got Talent was taken by storm by Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti. Sal not only received a standing ovation from the audience but was awarded the coveted “Golden Buzzer”, he was a top-five finalist since AGT, he tours the country and sells out venues of all sizes – from intimate jazz clubs to the legendary Madison Square Garden. He continues to win over the hearts of fans through his emotional and comical storytelling-style performances. Sal Valentinetti released his first debut EP - The Voice and an original holiday single, “When Christmas Comes to Town” in 2017. He will be releasing more original music later this year. Join his over 220,000+ fans on social media by following Sal (@salthevoice. Tickets at www.brookarts.org or 732-469-7700. Early Bird discount for the holiday season - tickets $40, offer expires January 2. All seats are reserved socially distanced. Concessions, Bar and Free Parking are available. The Brook Arts Center is in Bound Brook, NJ, one block from the Bound Brook Train station and a few short miles from Rt 22, 287, and 78.
  • "The guitarist David Gilmore has a pronounced fondness for metric convolution, jigsaw complexity and a near-mystical spirit of intrigue." —The New York Times

    Acclaimed jazz guitarist David Gilmore brings his formidable quartet to Zinc on Monday, November 28. He's supported by bassist Boris Koslov on bass, Victor Gould on piano, and Rudy Royston on drums.

    David Gilmore has performed and recorded with many of today’s most influential artists, including Wayne Shorter, Steve Coleman, Christian McBride, Dave Douglas, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Randy Brecker, Lenny White, Stanley Clarke, Sam Rivers, and many others. His latest release, Transitions (2017 Criss Cross Records) is one of Downbeat Magazine’s top CDs of 2017. He was also recently voted into both the Critic’s Poll and Reader’s Poll of 2017. Gilmore’s playing has been compared to guitarists as diverse as George Benson and Jimi Hendrix. Gilmore has been the recipient of numerous grants, including two Chamber Music of America, New Jazz Works Composer Grants, and nominated for the prestigious Doris Duke Artist Award. Committed to an improvisational approach that reflects a global awareness, he conducts master classes around the world, and is a Professor at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston.

    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.
  • "The guitarist David Gilmore has a pronounced fondness for metric convolution, jigsaw complexity and a near-mystical spirit of intrigue." —The New York Times

    Acclaimed jazz guitarist David Gilmore brings his formidable quartet to Zinc on Monday, November 28. He's supported by bassist Boris Koslov on bass, Victor Gould on piano, and Rudy Royston on drums.

    David Gilmore has performed and recorded with many of today’s most influential artists, including Wayne Shorter, Steve Coleman, Christian McBride, Dave Douglas, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Randy Brecker, Lenny White, Stanley Clarke, Sam Rivers, and many others. His latest release, Transitions (2017 Criss Cross Records) is one of Downbeat Magazine’s top CDs of 2017. He was also recently voted into both the Critic’s Poll and Reader’s Poll of 2017. Gilmore’s playing has been compared to guitarists as diverse as George Benson and Jimi Hendrix. Gilmore has been the recipient of numerous grants, including two Chamber Music of America, New Jazz Works Composer Grants, and nominated for the prestigious Doris Duke Artist Award. Committed to an improvisational approach that reflects a global awareness, he conducts master classes around the world, and is a Professor at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston.

    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.
  • Two-time AUDL (American Ultimate Disc League) MVP Ben Jagt leads the New York Empire to another championship and an undefeated season. Jagt (pronounced yaught) joins WBGO Studios podcast SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the championship and his superstar career.
  • On the December 6 WBGO Journal, an in-depth conversation with Mercedes Ellington and a look back at the life of David Lerner
  • We are pretty excited about our Terrace Soul and Jazz Funk Weekender. With events in both the UK and overseas being curtailed over the last 2 years we've got lots of catching up to do. Brought to you by the same original award winning events team voted the Top Soul Club Night outside of London past and present. The inaugural Terrace Soul and Jazz Funk Weekender takes place at The Upscale Alexandra House on Friday November 11th to Sunday 13th November 2022.
    Alexandra House is a modern 4 Star contemporary Hotel boasting 152 en-suite bedrooms with impressive leisure facilities comprising of heated swimming pool, steam room and spa pool and gym Alexandra House is a a Venue Collection/Portfolio Hotel which won team of the year at The 2021 M&IT Travel Industry Awards
    Situated on the M4 corridor J15 /J16 meaning easy commuting distance / road trip from London, Thames Valley, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, South Wales, Bristol and surrounding areas. There is also a distinct " London " feel abut this Weekender with both artiste and guest from London already confirmed on the line up.
    The week end starts off Friday Evening with a Welcome Party hosted by from London, Ash Selector ( Solar Radio ) with residents Paul Alexander and ChrisJazzieB playing modern contemporary soul with Rich Beggar multi number one UK Soul Chart Recoding Artiste together with the Legend that is James Morton, saxophonist performing ' live '
    The Weekend has an All Dayer feel about it with Saturday afternoon session being hosted by, from London, the Dons - Aitch B ( Soul 11 Soul ) and Perry Louise ( Shiftless Shuffle ) bringing their brand "All about Da Boogie" to Alexandra House playing Jazz -Funk and Boogie all on original vinyl
    Saturday Evening promises to be something really special if you like your 70s and 80s Jazz Funk with Headliner The Brit Funk Association , performing " live " in concert with former members of Hi-Tension, Light Of The World, Incognito, Beggar and Co and Second image with Paul Lewis ( JFSR / Brunel Rooms ) and Ash Selector taking you through to the early hours of Sunday Morning.
    The Sunday afternoon All Dayer Jazz Funk sessions are hosted by Lorne Dailey ( Do What You Wanna Do ) with Shaun Gallager ( Camp Soul ) and Al B ( JFSR )
    Also hosting Room2 over the weekend Terrace Soul residents Mister M / Doctor Jazz
    Why not extend your stay from as little as £50 room rate and join us Sunday Evening for our Closing party sessions with Lenny G ( JFSR/ Camp Soul ) and Ash Selector and UK Soul Chart vocalist Richard Alexander Davis
    We've secured some pretty good early bird rates with our friends at Alexandra House and the rooms are flying out so you you need to jump on this :
    Friday and Saturday - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast - £170.00 Single occupancy
    Friday and Saturday nights - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast - £240.00 Double occupancy
    Saturday only - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast - £105.00 Single occupancy
    Saturday only - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast - £150.00 Double occupancy
    Sunday only - Bed and Breakfast - £50.00 Single occupancy
    Sunday only - Bed and Breakfast - £60.00 Double occupancy
    (Includes Friday Evening Hot Food Buffet : Saturday Evening Caribbean Dinner Jerk Chicken Rice N Peas. Sunday Late Brunch)
    How to book Hotel
    The Links are now ' live ' on our website for Hotel Reservations :
    1 - for a 2 night stay for 2 people Dinner Bed and Breakfast £240 book now , here is the link
    https://bookings.hotelrez.co.uk/checkout?adult=2...

    2- a 3 night stay to include Sunday , 2 people Dinner Bed and Breakfast £300 book now, here is the link
    https://bookings.hotelrez.co.uk/?adult=2...

    To book all you need do is enter name address and credit card number.
    For Single Occupancy,Twin rooms or Saturday Night only please e mail anna.michalski@thevenuescollection.co.uk with your phone number and Anna will ring you alternatively Anna is contactable on 01793819038
    Alternatively go to https://www.terracesoul.co.uk/contact/

    Weekend EVENT PASSES £60 no booking fee. Please make payment to
    Account name: TERRACE SOUL EVENTS
    Sort Code: 56-00-05
    Account number: 30820286
    BIC: NWBKGB2L
    IBAN: GB58NWBK56000530820286
    Please insert your mobile phone as a payment reference for receipt to be sent

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    All profits are being donated to Cancer Research UK
    This event is only suitable for over 30's
    For further information contact
    Paul Alexander Tel 07968845166
    ChrisJazzyB Tel 07729 034479
    Line up maybe subject to change
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