Recapping the PLG Arts Music Festival 2018: DavaMike, featuring Davalois Fearon and Mike McGinnis
DavaMike is a performance project created by choreographer/dancer Davalois Fearon and composer/multiinstrumentalist Mike McGinnis. The duo’s performances feature original dance and music that moves beyond stylistic limitations. They performed at The Owl Music Parlor...Recapping the PLG Arts Music Festival 2018: Andreas Arnold / Ojos Cerrados duo
Guitarist Andreas Arnold performed original music bridging Flamenco and jazz from his latest album release, Ojos Cerrados. The performance featured Epi Lopez on percussion. A special thank you to Maple Street landmark home for hosting the event....Recapping the PLG Arts Music Festival 2018: PLG Arts Music Festival 2018: Joanna Sternberg and Charlie Burnham
Blue Duet, featuring Joanna Sternberg and Charlie Burnham, performed at the PLG Arts Music Festival 2018 on May 20, hosted by The Owl Music Parlor Brooklyn. Blue Duet unites Joanna Sternberg, a multi-instrumentalist and singer who is equally at home playing musical...
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...
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
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...PLG Arts adds new music venue: Erv’s on Beekman!
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
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
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
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...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...Jerram Original Network Band Fri, 6-24, 7:30
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)
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
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,...Open Jam Session @ Garage 284
Have you checked out Garage 284 yet? This Wednesday seems like a great time to do exactly that!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
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...Jazz Vocalist Fri, Oct 23, 7-9 pm, at the Inkwell Cafe
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...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...Michael Vitale Trio: CD Release Party @Inkwell Fri, June 26
Join us at the Inkwell Cafe, 408 Rogers Ave (betw Sterling & Lefferts) from 7-9 on Friday, June 26, for the release of their new CD “En Route. ” Seattle, Tokyo, and Zurich: Justin Wert, guitar; Yuka Tadano, bass; and Michael Vitali, drums: they hail from all...June 14, 1-3pm, at Parkside Plaza: h2f2 and Anne Dearth
The Second Sunday Series, sponsored by the Inkwell and PLG Arts, will have it’s second event on June 14th between 1 and 3pm. The concert will feature music by h2f2, an improv-based flute and piano duo, preceded by classical solos and duos performed by Anne...Art Lillard Quartet @the Inkwell June 12, 7-9 pm
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...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...Jon Menges Quartet at Inkwell May 8, 7-9 pm
Jon Menges has arrived in New York, and it’s time to welcome this talented young trumpeter, composer, and arranger who delighted audiences in Chicago for many years. We’re pleased to announce that this performance is part of the 16th Annual Central...“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...Mind Open at Jazz@the Inkwell
Next Friday, Feb 13, be sure to stop by the Inkwell Jazz Cafe between 7 and 9 pm, when Mind Open performs. The band features Chris Covais on vibraphone, Andrew Ahr on guitar, Hugo Lopez on drums, and Chris Eisener on bass. Come hear rare grooves from jazz-funk, rock,...Nick and Carol @the Inkwell January 9
“A wonderful talent and a fine singer,” says world-renowned vocalist Sheila Jordan of Carol Leven. She joins PLG guitarist Nick Moran for a night of song, both standard and popular. They combine voice, percussion, 7-string guitar and live looping to create a sound...
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