Jazz Archives - PLG Arts

A singer with a unique and deft ability for vocal improvisation as well as a trumpet player with a warm, golden tone, Leala Cyr is a rare “double threat.” Cyr was a touring member of Grammy-winning Esperanza Spalding’s “Radio/Chamber Music...

The Jazz Thieves on November 14, 8-10pm at Erv’s on Beekman

Events, Jazz

The Jazz Thieves steal Duke Ellington’s melodicism, Tom Waits’s grit, Bill Withers’s soulful lyricism, and Kamasi Washington’s modern edge, uniting all it with a jazz imagination. They released their first full-length album, “Brooklyn...

Art Lillard’s Blue Heaven at Erv’s Wednesday, April 18, 8-10 pm

Artist Spotlight, Events, Jazz, Music

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...

POSTPONED due to snow: Robber Crabs album release show-Erv’s on Beekman, Wed, Mar 21, 8 pm

POSTPONED DUE TO STORM: WATCH FOR NEW DATE Elijah Shiffer and the Robber Crabs are excited to announce the release of their debut album, “Unhinged,” on OneTrickDog Records. Their music builds on the foundations of early blues, Dixieland, and swing, subverting these...

Watara & Predawn Shenanigans Club at Erv’s Feb 21

Artist Spotlight, Events, Jazz, Music

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

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...

PLG Arts adds new music venue: Erv’s on Beekman!

Jazz, Music, Uncategorized

Wed, Oct 18, 8:30-10:30 pm PLG Arts is pleased to announce our first music event at Erv’s on Beekman. Yes, that’s Erv’s at 2122 Beekman Place, with full bar and now serving fresh Vietnamese eats,* too! Mughal Muesli — While grounded in the...

Michael LeMorin Quintet: Friday July 21, 7:30

Events, Jazz, Music, Vocals

PLG Arts Jazz at KD’s, 408 Rogers Ave (betw Sterling St & Lincoln Rd) Michael LeMorin stirs the cadences of his native Haiti—and other tropical treats such as reggae, samba, and bossa nova—into a smoothly vibrant jazz cocktail. Lyrics in English, French,...

Jazz @KD’s 408 Rogers Ave Fri Jun 23 7:30

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...

Spin Cycle at KD’s + NEW SEAFOOD MENU!!! Friday, June 9, 7:30-9:30 pm KD’s, 408 Rogers Ave between Sterling St & Lefferts Ave, 7:30-9:30 Spin Cycle, led by saxophonist Tom Christensen and drummer Scott Neumann, plays an eclectic blend of hard-hitting...

PLG Arts Jazz at KD’s Friday, April 14

Events, Jazz, Music, Uncategorized

The Jon Menges Quartet Jon Menges-Trumpet; Adam Kolker-Tenor Sax; Joe Fitzgerald-Bass; Robert Weiss-Drums A trumpeter, composer, arranger, and music copyist, Jon Menges’s creative and talented musical programs delighted audiences in the Chicago area for many years....

PLG Arts Jazz at KD’s

ECDYSES at KD’s, Friday, April 28, 7:30-9:30 408 Rogers Ave betw Lefferts Ave & Sterling St “Ecdyses” explores the ongoing processes of self-transformation. Uniting the voices of the violin, guitar, and drums, it pushes the boundaries of musical...

Michael-David Gordon Quartet at KD’s 12/9

PLG Arts Jazz at KD’s presents: The MD4 explores “places we’ve been” through the jazz soundscape of Ray Charles, Cassandra Wilson, and others. Oh, and a surprise or two! Michael-David Gordon, vocals; Logan Evan Thomas, piano; Adam Armstrong, bass; Hollis...

Rachel Therrien at KD’s Friday, Oct 28

The PLG Arts Jazz series is pleased to present trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Rachel Therrien at KD’s on Friday, Oct 28, from 7:30-9:30. Playing in a variety of musical styles and enriching her talent with experiences from many different cultures, Therrien...

Jazz at KD’s Friday, Oct 14: 7:30

The members of the Michael Vitali Trio hail from all corners of the globe. A working band on the NYC jazz scene since 2011, Justin Wert, Yuka Tadano, and Michael Vitali share a rare chemistry. Their original compositions and unusual approach to the American songbook...

Jazz at KD’s Friday night, Sept 23

Guitarist Alex Levine’s debut album, “Towards The Center,” will be released in Fall 2016. He is a founding member of Polyfold Musical Arts Collective, whose focus is to support the creation, presentation, and ongoing development of creative music, and to foster...

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...

Jazz @the Inkwell: Stelio Mihas

Brooklyn-based guitarist Stelios Mihas will be presenting a jazz trio featuring legendary reeds player Daniel Carter and bassist Zachary Swanson. After meeting during the sessions of Daniel Carter’s Listening Group, this trio will be performing its spontaneous...

Jerram Original Network Band Fri, 6-24, 7:30

Jazz, Music, Quartet, R&B

Founded by drummer Jerry Griffin, the Jerram Original Network Band started as Network, playing blues and R&B, working with Martha and the Vandellas, Freddie King, Sun Ra, Bobby Rush, and Willie Mabon. The trio now includes bassist Tyler Mitchell (Tyler Mitchell...

Wataru Uchida Quartet: Jazz this Friday (June 10)

Jazz, Music, Quartet

Wataru Uchida writes original tunes influenced by his East Asian sensibility for music and advanced jazz harmony. Wataru studied saxophone and composition with Chico Freeman, a saxophonist who worked with McCoy Tyner for many years. Wataru’s new album is Predawn...

Vocal/bass/saxophone trio at the Inkwell Friday May 27

Jazz, Music, Vocals

Bob Gingery Trio at the Inkwell Friday, May 27, 7:30-9:30 pm Bassist Bob Gingery will be performing trio with vocalist/pianist Julie Milgram and saxophonist Hashem Assadulahi at the Inkwell Cafe. This new project brings a fresh perspective to the Great American...

Jazz @the Inkwell Friday, May 13, 7:30-9:30

The Yuma Uesaka Quartet performs this Friday at the Inkwell Cafe, 408 Rogers Avenue, between Sterling St and Lefferts Avenue. The Brooklyn-based improvising ensemble draws inspiration from a vast array of musical idioms, including jazz, classical, African, Indian,...

Nicoletta Manzini Trio @the Inkwell April 8

Italian saxophonist and composer Nicoletta Manzini has performed throughout Europe with her own group and as a member of the Steve Grossman Quintet. She recently moved to New York, where she made her last recording with her trio, including bassist Tyler Mitchell 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...

Michael LeMorin Quartet at PLG Arts Jazz @the Inkwell Friday, Jan 8, 7:30

Events, Jazz, Music, Quartet, Vocals

Michael LeMorin’s music blends the tropical grooves of Brazil and the Caribbean—reggae, konpa, samba, bossa nova—with jazz. Evocative lyrics in French, English, and Haitian Creole speak to both mind and heart. His latest album, Pawòl (Word), is representative of this...

Christian Finger Band–Jazz @the Inkwell Dec 11

Coming to the Inkwell Cafe on Friday, December 11…. Sophisticated, melodic music combining jazz, classical, and pop takes listeners on a journey that mesmerizes, transcends, and entertains. Through the compositions of Christian Finger, the band mixes American...

Paul Sanwald Prospect Quartet, Nov. 13, 7-9 PM, at The Inkwell Cafe

Events, Jazz

The Paul Sanwald Prospect Quartet has been playing for close to two years, performing their original music in the NYC area. Their focus is on playing beautiful, interesting music by developing textures and contrast through composition and collective improvisation....

Jazz Vocalist Fri, Oct 23, 7-9 pm, at the Inkwell Cafe

Events, Jazz, Music, Vocals

The sounds and styles of internationally acclaimed vocalist/composer Jocelyn Medina fuse elements of world music with jazz harmonies, neo-soul/funk grooves, and adventurous improvisations. Whether from the stage of an international festival or in the intimate setting...

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...