NY COMPOSERS Works by uptown artists ft. Dust Roots. New music for the new season, all by Upper Manhattan composers and performers! Magpie Duo and Harlem-based jazz outfit Dust Roots return for an energetic program celebrating a broad variety of neighborhood voices.
Nick Grinder is a trombonist and composer who has been active in New York City for over a decade, playing and recording with artists ranging from Tony Bennet and Lady Gaga to the big bands of Arturo O’Farrill and Darcy James Argue, and in the pits of over thirty Broadway shows. Nick is using Inwood Art Works as a testing ground for his new compositions, and is joined by Martha Kato (piano), Evan Gregor (bass) and John Sturino (drums).
A special Co-presentation with Castle Village Swing arrangements of music by Sondheim and other Broadway classics with vocalist Doug Jabara with the Nikki Denner Trio.... including arrangements of Sondheim classics … Continue reading Lounge at Hudson View Gardens: Swing a Song of Sondheim
Día de Muertos Concert – A Celebration of Life and Remembrance featuring Carla López-Speziale, Mezzosoprano, and Nilko Andreas, guitarist. This program brings together music inspired by remembrance, love, and the enduring connection between the living and those who came before us. The evening also explores a rich tapestry of music from Mexico, Latin America, and beyond.
FESTIVAL KICKOFF PARTY!
LA ORQUESTA ESA, the Afro-Latin Mambo ensemble electrifying New York City with its explosive sound and magnetic stage presence. Under the direction of vocalist and trombonist GINITA, the orchestra brings together a handpicked collective of exceptional New York musicians whose artistry, precision, and individuality make every performance unforgettable. Their dynamic interplay bridges Mambo's golden-era swagger with the improvisational fire of Jazz, drawing in dancers, listeners, and music lovers from every corner of the city.
Jazz Wahi's Washington Heights Jazz Festival. Marc Daine’s Django Nouveau. Featuring Rob Thomas, Jazz Manouche and beyond
