Composers Concordance Presents TANGO PRISM
For Immediate Release – New York, NY – On August 27th at 7pm, Composers Concordance will launch its 41st season with a concert inspired by tango and more. With new compositions and older classics, this diverse program spans tango and beyond. The event will feature violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Jai Jeffryes as they present… Read more »
Jul 29, 2024
Dialogues No. 14
Composers Now is proud to announce a collaboration with Miami Light Project to present the fourteenth edition of Dialogues, a unique program that brings together audiences and composers through conversation and live performances. The concert will take place on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 6:30 PM at The Light Box Studio at Miami Theater Center.… Read more »
Jul 27, 2024
Natural Studies (Aug. 15-17)
thingNY returns to the Brick with a double bill made up of Joseph White’s YOU AGAINST NATURE and their latest collectively written opus, MOUTHFUL, as part of the eclectic Exponential Festival. YOU AGAINST NATURE is a new opera from the genre-fluid librettist and composer Joseph White who the Times calls “magical… mulchy… ribald… outlandish…” YOU… Read more »
Jul 23, 2024
Jams: A Late 90’s + 2000’s R&B, Pop, and Hip-Hop Party
Herbert Holler of the legendary Freedom Party® presents Jams, a new late night party celebrating the best of late 90’s + 2000’s R&B, pop, and hip-hop with classics and deep cuts from TLC, 112, Aaliyah, Jagged Edge, Justin Timberlake, Destiny’s Child, and more. Hosted by Savior Elmundo.
Jul 23, 2024
Seven Shades of Violet (Rebiralost) – Album Release Show
In this very special, official album release show, San Francisco Bay Area based pianist, keyboardist, and composer, Michael Echaniz, and his malleable ensemble, dubbed “Rebiralost”, will present music from his critically-acclaimed debut album, Seven Shades of Violet, rearranging the densely-layered original compositions and arrangements for the intimate spontaneity of the acoustic-electric piano trio. Don’t miss… Read more »
Jul 22, 2024
DIALOGUES NO. 15
Composers Now is collaborating with Chicago composers and ensembles to host the fifteenth edition of Dialogues, a program launched in 2015 designed to bring together audiences and composers through conversation and live performances. Co-hosted by Composers Now Founder/Artistic Director Tania León and Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) Executive Director Coco Elysees, this… Read more »
Jul 19, 2024
London Philharmonic Orchestra with Patricia Kopatchinskaja
The London Philharmonic Orchestra makes a rare visit, led by its Principal Conductor Edward Gardner alongside inspirational violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja, both making their eagerly-awaited Carnegie Hall debuts. Join them on an emotional journey as Britten plows the depths of grief, Shostakovich whispers hidden truths, and Sibelius evokes the soaring flight of swans in his exhilarating… Read more »
Jul 19, 2024
NOVA VIII: in bloom
It is with immense joy and pride that we welcome you in celebrating the vibrant history and natural beauty of Chicago’s parks through an extraordinary musical journey. This year marks a significant milestone for CME as we commemorate our 10th anniversary season with a series of concerts that pay homage to the eternal spring of… Read more »
Jul 18, 2024
TO BREATHE IS TRIUMPH: Irreversible Entanglements / Shara Lunon
Saturday, July 20th at 8pm, ISSUE Project Room, in partnership with Brooklyn Arts Council and First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn, presents TO BREATHE IS TRIUMPH. Commemorating 10 years since the murder of Eric Garner in Staten Island, NY, ISSUE participates in a series of community activations happening across NYC sparked by The Ritual of… Read more »
Jul 18, 2024
The Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series: Salcedo’s Latin Soul
Get ready to groove to the infectious rhythms of Salcedo’s Latin Soul group. Their high-energy tunes, featuring vibrant horns, dynamic drums, and captivating vocals, are sure to get you dancing! Salcedo has shared the stage and recorded with Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Noah Cyrus, Saweetie, Sia, 24kGoldn, Anitta, Dove Cameron, Little… Read more »
Jul 17, 2024
Live at the Gantries 2024: Fabio Rojas Quintet
Fabio Rojas, a drummer and film composer originally from Valencia, Venezuela, and now based in NYC, will be performing with his quintet. The ensemble will present a repertoire of original compositions, characterized by extensive improvisation and a variety of rhythms, embodying the essence of modern jazz. The music reflects the experiences and stories of Fabio… Read more »
Jul 17, 2024
Live at the Gantries 2024: Super Yamba Band
Brooklyn-based Super Yamba Band ignites the hottest Afro-funk dance parties in town, featuring the legendary Kaleta, whose guitar chops earned him decades of touring and recording with the likes of Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Lauryn Hill, and more. This funktacular crew will keep the new year good times coming as they warm things up… Read more »
Jul 17, 2024
JACK CURTIS DUBOWSKY ENSEMBLE’S ALL NEW ORIGINAL LIVE SCORE TO THE KID (1921)
Composer, conductor, and author Jack Curtis Dubowsky, a recipient of the 2022-23 Professional Artist Fellowship of Arts Council for Long Beach, is thrilled to announce that the Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble (#JCDEnsemble) will perform his all-new original live score to Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 silent, first feature film, THE KID. This authorized, all new original score… Read more »
Jul 17, 2024
STooPS 2024 Summer Festival
Get ready to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Bed-Stuy at our 11th annual Summer Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27th, as we pay homage to the legendary figures and enduring legacies that shape our vibrant community. Prepare for a day filled with captivating performances and dynamic artistic expressions, spanning generations and disciplines,… Read more »
Jul 16, 2024
Max Kutner, Grex, Nava Dunkelman/Chuck Bettis, Andy Pitcher
Oakland experimental ban Grex returns to NY, joined by Max Kutner (with James McKain, Michael Gilbert, and Kevin Shea), the duo of Nava Dunkelman and Chuck Bettis, and solo guitarist Andy Pitcher. Grex is an experimental music duo based out of Oakland, California. In biological terms, a "grex" is an entity composed of several smaller… Read more »
Jul 16, 2024
Unheard-of + The Gowanus Dredgers Present: Ginger Flavored Bubblegum
Join Unheard-of Ensemble and the Gowanus Dredgers for the premiere an expanded version of Ginger Flavored Bubblegum. The work explores transcendence from grief by honoring poet, filmmaker, and artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha – who was murdered only a few days after the publication of her poetic autobiography, “Dictee.” Using selections of poetry from Dictee,… Read more »
Jul 15, 2024
2024 HYDE PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is a collaborative platform dedicated to supporting the presentation and ongoing development of jazz, particularly on the South Side of Chicago. We do this by creating opportunities for a diverse community of listeners to engage with the music and its creators, and by working with artists, organizational partners, and networks… Read more »
Jul 12, 2024
Marta Sanchez solo piano
Based in New York, pianist Marta Sanchez is better known for her work with her quintet, with two of their albums selected among the top 10 records of the year by The New York Times. In this performance, she presents pieces from her solo piano repertoire titled “Vignettes,” a collection of short compositions that she… Read more »
Jul 11, 2024
Marta Sanchez Trio
Marta Sanchez’s trio, with Chris Tordini on bass and Savannah Harris on drums, will be presenting the music of their new CD “Perpetual Void”, which came out earlier this year. After releasing four albums with a quintet, Marta shifts to a trio setting, providing more space for spontaneous interplay. The music keeps the intricacy that… Read more »
Jul 11, 2024
JAZZ FOUNDATION MONTHLY JAM SESSION
THIS EVENT IS HELD CURRENTLY EVERY FOURTH MONDAY AT L;OCAL 802 MUSICIANS UNION 322 WEST 48TH ST NYC FROM 7-9:30 PM. IT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND OPEN FOR ARTISTS TO COME AND SIT IN. IT FEATURES A FEMALE HOUSE RHYTHM SECTION :KIYOKO LAYNE- PIANO, LUCIANNA PADMORE-DRUMS AND KIM CLARKE -BASS/HOSTESS.
