George Grydkovets is a guitarist, composer, and educator from Kyiv, Ukraine, currently residing in New York City. From an early age, George was playing all over Kyiv’s clubs with his band but eventually began playing music with some of the best Ukrainian jazzmen, such as Dennis Adu. With his Kyiv Trio, he has recorded a debut record – “Rise”, which came out March 25th, 2022 on the “Shifting Paradigm Records”. During his time in NYC, George completed his studies at The New School for Jazz and has performed with musicians such as Ari Hoenig, Steve Cardenas, Frank Perowsky, Sam Yahel, and others. Among the venues he has played were Nublu, The Stone, as well as the Clifford Brown and Bern Jazz Festivals. As an educator, George was selected as a 2026-27 Stanford Jazz Workshop Mentor Fellow. His most recent record “Spirit in You” released September 18th, 2026 to critical acclaim.
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Hispanic Society: Spanish Masterpieces for Guitar with Fundación Hispania Música
A journey through Spanish music with with guitarist Miles Johnston
Join us in the Sorolla Gallery at the Hispanic Society for a concert with Fundación Hispania Música. Titled “Spanish Masterpieces for Guitar”, the performance will feature Australian guitarist Miles Johnston performing works by Albéniz, Llobet, Granados, Turina, de Falla, and Tárrega.
Part of the first edition of “Hispania Música in New York,” the concert is organized by the Málaga-based Fundación Hispania Música under the artistic direction of Maestro Dr. Gil de Gálvez.
Penny Jo’s: Live Music
Live Music six days a week! 9-11pm. No cover ever.
Amazing food and cocktails!
Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra: A Toast to WHCO
Serve a glass of wine to WHCO with an evening of chamber music, conversation, and desserts.
With guest artists Anna Rabinova , violinist with the New York Philharmonic and former WHCO collaborator, performing alongside WHCO musicians.
Join us as we celebrate WHCO, the community that has made our work possible, and the future of music we are building together in Washington Heights!
Can’t attend in person? Register to bid in our silent auction! From gift cards to favorite local restaurants and businesses, to experiences like attending the US Open, there’s something for everyone.
Hudson View Gardens: Medici Pope Leo X & his Musicians celebrate CHRISTMAS:1513
Sponsored by the Renaissance Chorus Association, known also as RenChorNY.
When Leo X was elected Pope (1513-1521) Vatican Choir had a manuscript of Josquin desPrez c.1450-1521 whose(c.1498) Missa “de Beata Virgine” is featured. Pope Leo had a collection of motets made for his nephew the Duke of Urbino on the occasion of his 1518 wedding, the gift known in history as the “Medici Codex”. The composers apparently chosen by Jean Mouton (1459-1522), whose work was known and sung for Christmas, along with Antoine Brumel (c1475-1520); later composers also will be presented such as Cristobal Morales (c1500-1553), The earliest composer will be Johannes Martini (c.1432-1492), Whose Magnificat (tone2) is part of the Liturgy. Others rarely presented include Andreas deSilva