Fred Hersch Trio performs at the legendary Village Vanguard jazz club from July 23 – 28, 2019
Pianist Fred Hersch / Photo credit Jim Wilkie
Jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, Fred Hersch is a celebrated figure in the music world. Known for his deceptively simple yet deeply nuanced performing style, Hersch’s appearances with his renown trio, in partnership with other musicians, and in solo performances are always highly anticipated by the fans. These upcoming sessions with bassist John Hébert and drummer Eric McPherson are no exception.
Notorious for its very special ease of sound and compositional precision, the trio is a regular at the venerable jazz spot Village Vanguard. Treat yourself to the fete of great music with your fellow piano jazz connoisseurs.
Billed as World Music with a Russian soul, the performance by Russian Renaissance Quartet guarantees an exciting night of diverse music from classical to jazz to folk; on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7 pm.
Russian Renaissance Quartet / Image courtesy of the artists
The refreshing sound of traditional Russian string instruments combined with a delicate and emotional touch makes the performances by Russian Renaissance Quartet memorable events. With a wide repertoire and formidable virtuosity, the group has established itself among string chamber collectives as one of the most exhilarating ensembles of today.
Since their debut in 2015, the group had won a number of prestigious competitions most significant of which is the M-Prize of $100,000 in 2016 hosted by the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance. The first prize in the M- Prize Competition is the highest award in the chamber music world. Russian Renaissance Quartet’s lyricism, age-defying energy and seamless shifts between genres make music accessible to audiences.
The quartet includes Ivan Kuznetsov, balalaika; Anastasia Zakharova, domra/domra alto; Aleksandr Tarasov, button-accordion; and Ivan Vinogradov, balalaika-contrabass. Russian Renaissance Quartet appearance at Caramoor is on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7 pm.
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Joe’s Pub in New York City presents an exciting combo of the world’s best gypsy guitar player Stephane Wrembel and versatile trumpeter and singer Bria Skonberg on June 14 – 15, 2019 at 7 pm
Virtuoso guitarist Stephane Wrembel and his band, well known among Jazz Manouche aficionados for their devotion to the oeuvre of the legendary Django Reinhardt, team up with a very special guest Bria Skonberg who brings her trumpet and lots of energy to the performances at Joe’s Pub.
Django’s celebrated melodies immediately bring to mind fun times at a smoky French café full of happy musicians and cheerful crowds. Wrembel and his band are notorious in recreating the atmosphere. Add to that the excitement and glee so typical of Skonberg’s style, and the performances will surely be the music fete to remember.
Wrembel and his guests are very familiar to New York audiences for the Django-a-Gogo annual guitar festival among other engagements in town. Bria Skonberg perform regularly in New York City most recently on April 18-29, 2019 at the Gotham Jazz Festival NYC.
Jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch plays duo with Kenny Barron, Julian Lage, Kurt Elling, Drew Gress & Billy Hart, and Sullivan Fortner at the iconic NYC’s Jazz Standard Club on May 28 – June 2, 2019
Fred Hersch / Photo credit Jim Wilkie
A serious jazz by the world-class musicians in an intimate and sound-perfect music club at the center of the music universe – what could be better for a night out in New York City? The famous Jazz Standard club is hosting the acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch and his superb guests in a very special 2019 Duo Invitation Series on May 28 – June 2, 2019.
The guest list includes Kenny Barron, a brilliant pianist known for his lasting mark on the jazz scene, an introspective guitarist and three-time Grammy Award nominee Julian Lage, a Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling, a vocalist, Hirsch’s old-time collaborators Drew Gress & Billy Hart, and a prodigious improviser Sullivan Fortner on piano.
Hersch’s deceptively simple yet deeply nuanced playing style is well-known to piano-jazz lovers. That special sound and the compositional precision earned him both fame and devoted followers. Treat yourself for a night of delicious music in the cozy Jazz Standard club in midtown Manhattan.
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Pianist Emmet Cohen, a rising star on the fast-paced jazz music scene, and his trio perform a series of concerts with singer Veronica Swift at Birdland from July 2 – 6, 2019
Emmet Cohen, piano; photo by John Abbott
Fun, vibrancy, and grace are signature features of Emmet Cohen‘s playing. Supported by his trio, which includes bassist Russell Hall and drummer Kyle Poole, the musicians bring back the sparkle and zest of jazzy days of the past.
Committed to the preservation of the treasured American musical tradition, Cohen is leading the project of transferring the artistic knowledge and history from the generation of established jazz titans like the bassist Ron Carter and the drummer Tootie Heath to the younger audience. Recording and producing sessions with legendary musicians make up his professional undertaking the “Masters Legacy Series.” He serves as both producer and pianist for each album in the series.
Winner of the 2019 American Pianists Association’s Grand Prize, 2019 Cole Porter Fellowship and recording residency with Mack Avenue Records, Cohen joins a prominent lineup of past awardees such as Sullivan Fortner, Aaron Parks, Dan Tepfer, and Aaron Diehl.
The excitement, warmth, and utmost elegance of playing the well-recognized staples of jazz repertoire make performances by Emmet Cohen Trio a must-see for every music lover. Before coming to Birdland, Emmet Cohen Trio will play at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola on June 21-23, 2019. Consider reserving ahead as space is limited.
