by Rina | Jan 2, 2018 | Artist Spotlight, Jazz, Music, Vocals
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...
by Rina | Dec 1, 2017 | Artist Spotlight, Events, Haitian vodu music, Music, Quartet, Uncategorized
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...
by Rina | Jun 17, 2017 | Artist Spotlight, Events, Jazz, Music, Quartet
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...
by noel | Jun 10, 2015 | Artist Spotlight
A group show of Artists associated with The Dorsey’s Art Gallery and other friends of this great artist and teacher, coinciding with the Otto Neals retrospective at six galleries in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Dorsey’s, at 553 Rogers Ave., near Fenimore...
by Rina | May 28, 2015 | Artist Spotlight, Events, Jazz, Music
Drummer Art Lillard leads this jazz quartet, which includes Ron Jackson on guitar, Chris Bacas on sax, and Ralph Hamperian on acoustic bass. The group plays jazz standards, swing tunes, bossa novas, blues, and Lillard’s original compositions. The band’s extensive...
by noel | Sep 4, 2013 | Artist Spotlight
The Dorsey Art Gallery Presents a new exhibition featuring the work of Diane Davis, Willie Mae Brown, Tabitha Theogene, and Laura James.