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Zoom Tunes- presented by the Vermont Jazz Center Monday November 1, 2021 7:00-8:30 pm EST, special masterclass at 6 pm ON-LINE; $15 per session https://vtjazz.org/zoom-tunes-2/ Because indoor jam sessions with horn players and vocalists are unfeasible at this time, the Jazz Center will utilize Zoom Tunes, an online version of a jam session that is as inclusive as possible. The format was devised and is run by VJC’s junior faculty. For each session, participants will individually play the “tune of the month” using an inexpensive app (iReal Pro) as a source of accompaniment. The app is a digital, play-along system with an enormous library of jazz tunes that gives musicians access to backing tracks with easy adjustments in tempo, key and feel. The Zoom Tune for November 1, 2021 is ’Night and Day’ by Cole Porter. Ray Gallon will present an hour-long masterclass on the music of Bud Powell starting at 6:00 pm EDT. Using video and audio recordings, Gallon will demonstrate Powell’s significance as one of the most important bebop pianists; his legacy has impacted us all, no matter what instrument we play. This special presentation will be followed by the customary 7:00 – 8:30 PM Zoom Tunes with Malik, Ben and Franz. During the Zoom Tunes jam, participants will divide into breakout rooms supervised by one of the coaches. Each participant will play their own version of the given tune, either solo or along with a backing track. After playing their interpretation of the tune, players will receive guidance and support from the other attendees and Zoom Tunes coaches, Malik McLaurine (bass), Ben Barnett (trombone) and Franz Robert (piano). Playing the same composition and hearing the well-considered advice of friends and coaches creates a bonding experience amongst the participants. Listening to others playing the same repertoire can be inspiring and fun and leads to a fruitful learning experience. Singers are more than welcomed and are encouraged to use iReal Pro’s transpose feature to adjust the song’s key to suit their vocal range.

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BRING IN THE NEW YEAR SAT. JAN, 8, 2022 TRIAD THEATER, NYC 7:00 PM-8:30 PM $20 CARRIE JACKSON ENSEMBLE Radam Schwartz, piano Takashi Otsuka, bass; Gordon Lane, drums Click on-link below for on-line tickets: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=D7A36D23-C5D3-6AC4-BF19B200490E0A4C Please Visit Our Website: https://www.triadnyc.com/ The Triad Theater 158 West 72nd Street, NY, NY Phone: 212-362-2590

Slide In to Slate-Night Comedy Sundays, where you can hear top comics from TV and NYC's major clubs performing long sets on an intimate stage. Past performers include comedians from HBO, Netlfix, Colbert, SNL, the Daily Show, Letterman, the Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and more. Every week, Ben Asher presents comedy that reaches up into your brain with the force of a fist through the nose. Every Sunday you can hear some of the most talented comics perform long sets, that other shows don't give them the time to perform. Slate-Night Comedy is your chance to get to really watch comedians flex their muscles and hit their stride on stage, at the Slate-NY, where you can have the most delicious food and drinks in the city. Tickets at https://SlideIn.eventbrite.com This is also the only comedy show where you can slide in on an actual giant, indoor slide. Line-ups will be posted the week of the show here or you can follow @the_ben_asher on Instagram Produced/Hosted by Ben Asher (New York Comedy Festival; StandUp NBC; Iceland Comedy Festival headliner; Caroline's; Catch A Rising Star; DoublePlusGood Comedy) – https://www.twitter.com/benasher From TimeOut NY: For comedy connoisseurs tired of seeing their favorite comics squeeze their sets into five minutes, Ben Asher's showcase provides full-length sets and a chill atmosphere for diverse acts to thrive in. Press: In addition to being a TimeOut New York 'Critics Pick', TimeOut NY has frequently called Ben's show the "best cheap things to do," of the week and one of the “most amazing things to do” of the month, and the New York Times has listed it show as an editor's choice multiple times. Show: 8:00 pm Doors Open/Seating: 7:30 pm Admission: $10 For tickets go to https://SlideIn.eventbrite.com More show info available at: www.facebook.com/BenAsherComedy or http://www.benasher.net Venue information can be found by visiting slate-ny.com, emailing info@slate-ny.com or calling 212-989-0096

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