PLG Arts Music Series at Erv’s: Kami Maltz, with opener Rosemary Minkler
Brooklyn based Kami Maltz brings the resonance of her native Israel, the passion of her second home, Argentina, and a decidedly New York electronic vibe to her performances. With a smooth voice, her autoharp, and her new band, Kami conjures a sensuous combination of...PLG Arts Chamber Music: Park Slope Chamber Players
The Park Slope Chamber Players will perform in a private home in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens as part of the ongoing PLG Arts Music Series. The group features professional musicians from Park Slope and surrounding communities, including Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. The...
Art Lillard’s Blue Heaven at Erv’s Wednesday, April 18, 8-10 pm
Art Lillard’s Blue Heaven, a swing sextet, comes to Erv’s, 2122 Beekman Place, right off Flatbush. Performing an extensive repertoire of standards and originals, the band features top New York jazz players Kenny Pexton on tenor sax, Jon Mark McGowan on...
Watara & Predawn Shenanigans Club at Erv’s Feb 21
Wataru Uchida brings his band Predawn Shenanigans Club to Erv’s (2122 Beekman Place) for a Brazilian jazz night! as part of the PLG Arts Music Series. It all happens Wednesday, February 21, 8-10 pm. With a tenor sax and NY-based Brazilian jazz rhythm section,...
The Bee’s Knees: PLG Arts Music Series Jan 17 at Erv’s on Beekman
The Bee’s Knees are a unique showcase of musical talent formed by accordionist, singer, and band leader Erica Marie Mancini, backed by multi-instrumentalist Sam Day Harmet (mandolin, banjo, clarinet) and low end from “Tuba Joe” Exley. Drawing on...
Markus Schwartz & Lakou Brooklyn at Erv’s Dec 20
PLG Arts Music Series at Erv’s: Markus Schwartz and Lakou Brooklyn Wednesday, Dec 20, 8-10 pm Markus Schwartz – Haitian drums/percussion; Monvelyno Alexis – guitar/vocals; Bobby Raymond – contrabass; Godwin Louis – alto sax This Haitian...Jazz @KD’s 408 Rogers Ave Fri Jun 23 7:30
PLG Arts Jazz @KD’s presents: The Nicoletta Manzini Quartet Saxophonist Nicoletta Manzini is back at KD’s with a selection of original music and standards inspired by the great masters of jazz, from Charlie Parker to John Coltrane , with love. Featuring...Curtis Ostle Trio, Friday, September 9, 2016
The Inkwell was; the new KD’s IS!!! Check out the new home for PLG Arts Jazz Night . The Inkwell Cafe has been transformed into KD’s, redecorated and with a new menu, $6 frozen drinks, and $5 beers. The Curtis Ostle Trio is the first group to perform under...Vinnie Knight: Black Pearls and White Diamonds July 22
Miss Vinnie Knight is a well-known jazz and blues singer with an angelic voice and a sophisticated sound. She has recorded the music of Duke Ellington and toured many European countries. Miss Vinnie Knight has a profound love for music theater. She Has written and...For Trees & Birds Comes to the Inkwell Friday, March 25, 7:30-9:30 pm
For Trees & Birds is a NYC-based band made up of Jasper Dutz (alto sax, bass clarinet), Lee Meadvin (guitar), Chris Gaskell (upright bass), and Connor Parks (drums). They play original improvisational music rooted in the jazz idiom and influenced by alternative...The Red Birds: Jazz @the Inkwell Fri, Feb 12, 7:30-9:30
The Red Birds, a NYC-based group, brings a modern touch to jazz standards. In addition to their arrangements, The Red Birds also perform their own compositions. With Yasuno Katsuki at the helm on vocals and euphonium, Hyuna Park on piano, and Tina Lama on bass, this...Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Red Birds: Jazz @the Inkwell Friday, Feb 12
The Red Birds The Red Birds bring a modern touch to jazz standards. In addition to their arrangements, they perform their own compositions. With Yasuno Katsuki at the helm on vocals and euphonium, Hyuna Park on piano, and Tina Lama on bass, this group offers a fresh...Emilio Teubal Trio Fri, Sept 25, 7:30-9:30
Join us at the Inkwell Cafe, 408 Rogers Ave, between Sterling & Lefferts, for PLG Arts Jazz at the Inkwell Pianist/composer Emilio Teubal is “one of the most outstanding musicians from Argentina.” His latest album, Musica Para Un Dragon Dormido, was chosen as a...MARK LOCKETT & FRIENDS, FRI, SEPT 11, 7:30-9:30 pm PLG Arts Jazz @the Inkwell Cafe, 408 Rogers Ave between Sterling & Lefferts, presents… NYC-based drummer and composer Mark Lockett, originally from New Zealand, has released five albums under his own...
Singer Jazz@the Inkwell Fri, July 24, 7:30-9:30
Straight-ahead meets Scandinavian as Swedish jazz singer Rebecka Larsdotter joins NYC-based musicians for a night of standards and originals. Larsdotter was born, raised, and musically educated in Sweden and has spent the past few years performing and teaching in LA...Michael-David Gordon Quartet at the Inkwell Fri, July 10, 7:30-9:30
The Quartet offer jazz and pop interpretations of Bacharach’s work from the late 50’s to the present. Singer/actor Michael-David Gordon draws on his experience with the Temptations, the Irondale Ensemble Project, and as a featured vocalist with several NY...Northern Spy Jazz@Inkwell Fri May 22
Michael Bates: Northern Spy Take one listen to the joy and energy of this unpredictable band and you’re sure to get caught up in the excitement. They’ll be playing at the Inkwell Jazz Cafe, 408 Rogers Ave between Sterling St & Lefferts Ave, on Friday,...May 10, 1-3 pm, at Parkside Plaza: Michael-David Gordon Quartet
The Michael-David Gordon Quartet initiates the Second Sundays in Summer, a series of free performances sponsored by PLG Arts and the Inkwell Jazz Cafe. Concerts and performances in this series take place the second Sunday each month from May through September. Second...“Fingers” DelRey at Jazz @the Inkwell Friday, 3/27, 7-9 pm
Combining Chicago and New Orleans style boogie-woogie barrelhouse piano reminiscent of Dr. John, Otis Span, and James Booker, gospel/R&B harmonies, and moody, worldly-wise lyrics laden with humor and sensuality–kind of Mose Alison meets Pete Johnson meets...Friday, Jan 9, Jazz @the Inkwell 7-9 pm
New York native Nick Moran holds a BFA in jazz performance from the City College of New York. Bandleader Moran fronts his own trio in venues such as the NY Bahá’i Center, the Brooklyn Museum and the Bar Next Door. Jazz Music writes: “His exceptional composing ability...Michael-David Gordon Quartet Fri, Nov 14, 7-9 pm
The Michael-David Gordon Quartet returns to the Inkwell after their recent SRO performance in July. Michael-David is a dynamic entertainer who explores standards, pop, and R&B, drawing on his experience singing with the Temptations and NYC bands like the Pocket...
FOR TREES AND BIRDS: INKWELL Jazz Fri, Sept 12, 7-9 pm
For Trees and Birds, a group of young musicians playing original music, performs at the Inkwell Jazz Cafe, 408 Rogers Ave, between Lefferts & Sterling. Comprised of 4 individuals each coming out of the jazz tradition, the band reaches for a cohesiveness derived...Art Lillard Quartet at Jazz @the Inkwell
Friday, April 11, 7-9 pm, the Art Lillard Quartet comes to the Inkwell, 408 Rogers Avenue, between Sterling and Lefferts. Drummer and bandleader Art Lillard is known for his ability to “read” a room and respond to his audience. With bassist Ralph...Jazz Singer at the Inkwell Friday
Friday, June 13, 7-9 pm The Jon Menges Quartet gets you on your feet with swing, Latin, and contemporary jazz. They perform originals, standards (George Gershwin, Cole Porter) and jazz masters (Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter) to win the hearts of audiences who like their...Tina Richerson & the DJ–Friday, Oct 25, 7-9 pm, at the Inkwell Cafe
Tina Richerson brings an unapologetic and bold musical voice to soar over soundscapes created by a mixture of dance beats, ambience, and revival sermons. Drawing upon the traditions of jazz, blues, funk and soul, Richerson on saxophones meets up with Christ Stromquist...
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