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MOSA Concerts: Dust Roots

MOSA Concerts is thrilled to welcome Dust Roots for our second concert of the spring season

Specializing in jazz and free improvisation, the Harlem-based ensemble Dust Roots is led by Colin Babcock, a trombonist, composer, improvisor, and teacher originally from Pickerington, Ohio. He is one of the founders of the New York City Brass Choir and the Brownstone Brass Quintet. He is also a member of William Parker’s “Little Huey’s Pocket Watch”, the Fort Greene Orchestra, and can be found freelancing in various groups of all genres across the NYC area. He released his albums “Circle” in 2020 and “Concrete” in 2024. Colin is Music Partners Faculty and Program Manager at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.

Concert at 7 • Doors open at 6:30

Program:  Colin Babcock & Aakash Mittal—Original works (announced from stage) / Sun Ra—Springtime Again / John Coltrane—Peace on Earth

 

Word Up Recirculation: Lauren Derby’s BÊTES NOIRES with Orchestre Moto

Lauren Derby’s BÊTES NOIRES with Anne Eller, René Cordero, and Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert

With a performance from Orchestre Moto

To celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, Word Up welcomes author Lauren Derby to celebrate her new book Bêtes Noires: Sorcery as History in the Haitian-Dominican Borderlands. Joining Derby will be Anne Eller (long durée Hispaniola history), René Cordero (post-Trujillo corruption and drug trafficking), and Lizabeth (Lisa) Paravisini-Gebert (vodou/vodú), each presenting on their research topics.

After the reading, there will be a performance from Orchestre Moto. Orchestre Moto is a New York and Los Angeles-based band with a constellation of roots, from Kinshasa to Brazzaville, Lubumbashi to Pointe-Noire, dedicated to showcasing the Congolese sound. Moto means “fire” in Lingala: a name that reflects the explosive, high-energy African dance music they bring to the stage. The ensemble performs genres such as rumba, sebene, mutuashi, and ndombolo—styles born in post-independence Africa that blend traditional rhythms with electric guitar and Afro-Cuban influences.

This event is a $5 suggested donation ticket.  Please register in advance.

Buunni Coffee Inwood: Mellow Gravy All-Stars

Mellow Gravy All-Stars live at Buunni

Soul-Jazz Organ Grooves, Funk, and Blues, from the 60s and 70s, along with a healthy serving of Contemporary R & B and Mellow Gravy originals

Using only the finest ingredients, Inwood’s own Mellow Gravy All-Stars serves up Soul-Jazz Organ Grooves, Funk, and Blues, from the 60s and 70s, along with a healthy serving of Contemporary R & B and Mellow Gravy originals. Always tasty, always fun!

JAMES NOYES, SAXOPHONES
PETER HOLSBERG, TRUMPET
KEITH BURTON, KEYS
STEPHEN STALLINGS, BASS
DAVID DEGGE, DRUMS

Jazz WaHi Vocal Series: Louise Rogers

Jazz WaHi Vocal Series: Louise Rogers at Le Cheile

Performing the music of NYC women composers

Singers must attend the featured set to participate in the jam. Priority given to singers with reservations to the show.   Make a tax-deductible donation in any amount (suggested donation $15) to reserve.  Please indicate that your donation is for the Vocal Series