Brooklyn Conservatory presents New Music Collective Flexible Music “Captivating contemporary music that is vigorous, varied and vital” – Gramophone Who: Flexible Music, a dynamic, eclectic Quartet What: New Music Collective at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music When: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 8:00 PM Where:Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY Cost: $15 / 10. Go to Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or www.bqcm.org Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s New Music Collective will open the 2009-10 Conservatory concert season with the exciting, highly acclaimed Flexible Music. Blurring the lines between jazz, rock and classical, Flexible Music is comprised of Haruka Fujii, percussion, Eric Huebner, piano, Tim Ruedeman, saxophones and Dan Lippel, guitars. Leading critical authority on New Music, New Music Box, made the recent observation of Flexible Music: “Aggressiveness, virtuosity, and seamless ensemble playing are obviously Flexible Music hallmarks, and these strengths are revealed immediately” they went on to add “Flexible Music has one of the more exciting combinations of instruments and probably one of the most, um, flexible out there in terms of their ability to capture such a broad range of sounds and styles”. Inspired by Dutch composer Louis Andriessen's Hout for saxophone, guitar, piano and percussion the group has commissioned over 30 pieces including new works by Nico Muhly, Orianna Webb, Vineet Shende, John Link, Ryan Streber, and Mikel Kuehn among others. Flexible Music is the perfect way to start BCM’s 09-10 concert season which is rich with incredible performers and punctuated by music from around the globe, there are many affordable and enjoyable options for any live music fan. Check out our concert calendar online at http://www.bqcm.org/concerts.htm# for the best that jazz, classical, contemporary, world and family concerts Brooklyn has to offer. Now in its sixth year, Brooklyn Conservatory’s New Music Collective commissions and premieres new music while providing a professional performance forum for New York–based composers and performers of contemporary music. Nurturing contemporary and emerging composers is essential to the advancement of music and is an integral part of the Conservatory's artistic philosophy. Past performers in the series include David Del Tredici, Lucy Shelton, Margaret Leng Tan, and more than 100 others. The series has hosted some twenty-five world premieres by many of New York City's leading composers. Brooklyn Conservatory presents New Music Collective Flexible Music “Captivating contemporary music that is vigorous, varied and vital” – Gramophone Who: Flexible Music, a dynamic, eclectic Quartet What: New Music Collective at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music When: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 8:00 PM Where:Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY Cost: $15 / 10. Go to Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or <a href="http://www.bqcm.org">www.bqcm.org</a> Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s New Music Collective will open the 2009-10 Conservatory concert season with the exciting, highly acclaimed Flexible Music. Blurring the lines between jazz, rock and classical, Flexible Music is comprised of Haruka Fujii, percussion, Eric Huebner, piano, Tim Ruedeman, saxophones and Dan Lippel, guitars. Leading critical authority on New Music, New Music Box, made the recent observation of Flexible Music: “Aggressiveness, virtuosity, and seamless ensemble playing are obviously Flexible Music hallmarks, and these strengths are revealed immediately” they went on to add “Flexible Music has one of the more exciting combinations of instruments and probably one of the most, um, flexible out there in terms of their ability to capture such a broad range of sounds and styles”. Inspired by Dutch composer Louis Andriessen’s Hout for saxophone, guitar, piano and percussion the group has commissioned over 30 pieces including new works by Nico Muhly, Orianna Webb, Vineet Shende, John Link, Ryan Streber, and Mikel Kuehn among others. Flexible Music is the perfect way to start BCM’s 09-10 concert season which is rich with incredible performers and punctuated by music from around the globe, there are many affordable and enjoyable options for any live music fan. Check out our concert calendar online at <a href="http://www.bqcm.org/concerts.htm#">http://www.bqcm.org/concerts.htm#</a> for the best that jazz, classical, contemporary, world and family concerts Brooklyn has to offer. Now in its sixth year, Brooklyn Conservatory’s New Music Collective commissions and premieres new music while providing a professional performance forum for New York–based composers and performers of contemporary music. Nurturing contemporary and emerging composers is essential to the advancement of music and is an integral part of the Conservatory’s artistic philosophy. Past performers in the series include David Del Tredici, Lucy Shelton, Margaret Leng Tan, and more than 100 others. The series has hosted some twenty-five world premieres by many of New York City’s leading composers.

2009-09-14T17:21:26Z

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“Jazz at the Conservatory” presents a weekend with David Amram. Amram will be presenting 2 concerts, Saturday May 30, 8pm and Sunday May 31, 5pm that will explore his many musical accomplishments. Amram is a renowned composer of symphonic classical music, operas, chamber music, jazz compositions, music for the theater and films, improvisation, spoken word, and scat. He plays multiple instruments including (but not limited to) French horn, flutes, whistles, percussion and wind instruments from around the World and piano. He will also share stories of his adventures with his audience. Both concerts will feature jazz and gospel choirs, chamber music performers, a children's choir, poetry readings with music, and chamber music. Amram will also be presenting a string improvisation Suzuki clinic on Sunday, May 31st, 3-4pm. Program of events: Saturday May 30, 8pm - Amram's Jazz, Latin, Film, Poetry and World Music compositions Cost: $25/15 Theme from "Splendor In The Grass" Kwahare (from Kenya. a sing-a-long in Swahli) Home on The Range Birds of Montparnasse Traveling Blues Gracias amigos Readings from "On the Road" with John Ventimigilia of "the Sopranos" reading the poetry of Jack Kerouac with Amram's music, celebrating their collaborations in 1957 for the first public jazz/poetry readings ever given in NYC. Artists: David Amram, the Jazz & gospel Choir , Renee Manning voice, Earl McIntyre bass trombone, Kevin Louis trumpet, Cleave Guyton reeds, Patience Higgins reeds, Doug Booth keyboards, Jerome Harris bass, Hasan Bakr percussion, Sunday May 31, 3-4pm FREE David Amram, Simple roots of string improvisation (for students of the Suzuki method) Sunday May 31, 5pm - Chamber music inspired by Native American music and American roots music. Cost: $15 The Indian Prayer by Victorio Roland Mousaa, performed for the opening at Madison Square Garden's celebration of Pete Seeger's 90th birthday. Native American Portraits for violin, piano and percussion Sioux Rabbit Song (Mastinchele wachipi olwan) Traditional Lakota round dance melody and Song for Machito for children's choir, premiered at the Democratic National Convention '08. Giants of the Night (slow movement of flute concerto written for Sir James Galway, in memory of Jack kerouac) Artists: David Amram, Victorio Roland Mousaa guitar and voice, Masha Lankowsky violin, David Wexler flute, Heidi Upton piano , Nathan Davis percussion, Hasan Bakr percussion, K.P.I Children's Choir directed by Renee Manning “Jazz at the Conservatory” presents a weekend with David Amram. Amram will be presenting 2 concerts, Saturday May 30, 8pm and Sunday May 31, 5pm that will explore his many musical accomplishments. Amram is a renowned composer of symphonic classical music, operas, chamber music, jazz compositions, music for the theater and films, improvisation, spoken word, and scat. He plays multiple instruments including (but not limited to) French horn, flutes, whistles, percussion and wind instruments from around the World and piano. He will also share stories of his adventures with his audience. Both concerts will feature jazz and gospel choirs, chamber music performers, a children’s choir, poetry readings with music, and chamber music. Amram will also be presenting a string improvisation Suzuki clinic on Sunday, May 31st, 3-4pm. Program of events: Saturday May 30, 8pm – Amram’s Jazz, Latin, Film, Poetry and World Music compositions Cost: $25/15 Theme from “Splendor In The Grass” Kwahare (from Kenya. a sing-a-long in Swahli) Home on The Range Birds of Montparnasse Traveling Blues Gracias amigos Readings from “On the Road” with John Ventimigilia of “the Sopranos” reading the poetry of Jack Kerouac with Amram’s music, celebrating their collaborations in 1957 for the first public jazz/poetry readings ever given in NYC. Artists: David Amram, the Jazz & gospel Choir , Renee Manning voice, Earl McIntyre bass trombone, Kevin Louis trumpet, Cleave Guyton reeds, Patience Higgins reeds, Doug Booth keyboards, Jerome Harris bass, Hasan Bakr percussion, Sunday May 31, 3-4pm FREE David Amram, Simple roots of string improvisation (for students of the Suzuki method) Sunday May 31, 5pm – Chamber music inspired by Native American music and American roots music. Cost: $15 The Indian Prayer by Victorio Roland Mousaa, performed for the opening at Madison Square Garden’s celebration of Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday. Native American Portraits for violin, piano and percussion Sioux Rabbit Song (Mastinchele wachipi olwan) Traditional Lakota round dance melody and Song for Machito for children’s choir, premiered at the Democratic National Convention ‘08. Giants of the Night (slow movement of flute concerto written for Sir James Galway, in memory of Jack kerouac) Artists: David Amram, Victorio Roland Mousaa guitar and voice, Masha Lankowsky violin, David Wexler flute, Heidi Upton piano , Nathan Davis percussion, Hasan Bakr percussion, K.P.I Children’s Choir directed by Renee Manning

2009-05-13T15:52:18Z

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Brooklyn Conservatory of Music proudly present Avery Sharpe Trio Saturday, May 9, 2009 “Even in these times of extraordinary bass players, Sharpe stands out.” —Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times “Long-time bassist for McCoy Tyner, Sharpe excels on his instrument and shows creative composing and arranging skills as well.” —Sunsh Stein, JazzTimes Who: Avery Sharpe Trio featuring Avery Sharpe (bass), Onaje Allan Gumbs (piano) & Winard Harper (drums) What: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music “Jazz at the Conservatory” series When: Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 8:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn (Q/B train to 7th Ave, 2/3 train to Grand Army Plaza) Cost: $25/15 – call Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or visit www.bqcm.org Brooklyn Conservatory of Music “Jazz at the Conservatory” series presents the Avery Sharpe Trio featuring Avery Sharpe (bass), Onaje Allan Gumbs (piano) and Winard Harper (drums), Saturday, May 9 at 8pm. Avery Sharpe was born in Valdosta, Georgia, on August 23, 1954. His first instrument was the piano. “I started playing when I was eight years old,” he recalls. “My mother was a piano player in the Church of God in Christ, and she gave lessons to everybody in the family — I'm the sixth of eight children — but it didn't stick until it got to me.” He moved on to accordion and then switched to electric bass in high school. In 1972, Sharpe enrolled at the University of Massachusetts, where he majored in Economics and minored in music, and continued to play electric bass in gospel, funk, and rock groups. While at UMass, he met the jazz bassist Reggie Workman, who encouraged him to learn the acoustic bass. Sharpe adapted quickly to the big instrument, and within a few years he was performing with such notables as Archie Shepp and Art Blakey. Shepp and Max Roach, his professors at the time, had a major influence on him. Sharpe also performed in orchestra and chamber groups at UMASS, and completed one year of graduate school in Music Performance. In 1980, he auditioned with McCoy Tyner and won a spot in the pianist's group. He has worked with Tyner almost continuously since then, playing hundreds of live gigs and appearing on more than 20 records with him. Sharpe's credits also include sideman stints with many other jazz greats, from Dizzy Gillespie to Pat Metheny, as well as leading his own groups. His first recording as a leader was the 1988 album Unspoken Words on Sunnyside Records, which was praised by critic Jim Roberts as “a diverse, challenging record that rewards repeated listening.” In 1994, he recorded Extended Family, the first CD of a trilogy that includes Extended Family II: Thoughts of My Ancestors (1995) and Extended Family III: Family Values (2001). All three were released on Sharpe's own label, JKNM Records. The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music has been serving the community for over a century promoting individual, professional and community growth through music, and making music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. One of the ways we fulfill our mission is by holding remarkable events such as this at affordable prices. Our commitment to the community and our world-class faculty makes these events a reality. Please join us for what promises to be an unforgettable Jazz at the Conservatory concert event, and check out The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music’s other great concerts, programs, classes and much more at www.BQCM.org Brooklyn Conservatory of Music proudly present Avery Sharpe Trio Saturday, May 9, 2009 “Even in these times of extraordinary bass players, Sharpe stands out.” —Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times “Long-time bassist for McCoy Tyner, Sharpe excels on his instrument and shows creative composing and arranging skills as well.” —Sunsh Stein, JazzTimes Who: Avery Sharpe Trio featuring Avery Sharpe (bass), Onaje Allan Gumbs (piano) & Winard Harper (drums) What: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music “Jazz at the Conservatory” series When: Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 8:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn (Q/B train to 7th Ave, 2/3 train to Grand Army Plaza) Cost: $25/15 – call Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or visit <a href="http://www.bqcm.org">www.bqcm.org</a> Brooklyn Conservatory of Music “Jazz at the Conservatory” series presents the Avery Sharpe Trio featuring Avery Sharpe (bass), Onaje Allan Gumbs (piano) and Winard Harper (drums), Saturday, May 9 at 8pm. Avery Sharpe was born in Valdosta, Georgia, on August 23, 1954. His first instrument was the piano. “I started playing when I was eight years old,” he recalls. “My mother was a piano player in the Church of God in Christ, and she gave lessons to everybody in the family — I’m the sixth of eight children — but it didn’t stick until it got to me.” He moved on to accordion and then switched to electric bass in high school. In 1972, Sharpe enrolled at the University of Massachusetts, where he majored in Economics and minored in music, and continued to play electric bass in gospel, funk, and rock groups. While at UMass, he met the jazz bassist Reggie Workman, who encouraged him to learn the acoustic bass. Sharpe adapted quickly to the big instrument, and within a few years he was performing with such notables as Archie Shepp and Art Blakey. Shepp and Max Roach, his professors at the time, had a major influence on him. Sharpe also performed in orchestra and chamber groups at UMASS, and completed one year of graduate school in Music Performance. In 1980, he auditioned with McCoy Tyner and won a spot in the pianist’s group. He has worked with Tyner almost continuously since then, playing hundreds of live gigs and appearing on more than 20 records with him. Sharpe’s credits also include sideman stints with many other jazz greats, from Dizzy Gillespie to Pat Metheny, as well as leading his own groups. His first recording as a leader was the 1988 album Unspoken Words on Sunnyside Records, which was praised by critic Jim Roberts as “a diverse, challenging record that rewards repeated listening.” In 1994, he recorded Extended Family, the first CD of a trilogy that includes Extended Family II: Thoughts of My Ancestors (1995) and Extended Family III: Family Values (2001). All three were released on Sharpe’s own label, JKNM Records. The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music has been serving the community for over a century promoting individual, professional and community growth through music, and making music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. One of the ways we fulfill our mission is by holding remarkable events such as this at affordable prices. Our commitment to the community and our world-class faculty makes these events a reality. Please join us for what promises to be an unforgettable Jazz at the Conservatory concert event, and check out The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music’s other great concerts, programs, classes and much more at <a href="http://www.BQCM.org">www.BQCM.org</a>

2009-04-22T14:06:09Z

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Who: Ron Jackson’s “Flubby Dubby” featuring Ron Jackson (Guitar), Greg Lewis (Hammond Organ), Gordon Lane (Drums) What: MusicNOW! At the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music When: Saturday, March 14 2009 at 8:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY Cost: $10 / 5. Go to Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or through our website at www.bqcm.org. Ron Jackson presents trio “Flubby Dubby” featuring Hammond organist Greg Lewis and drummer Gordon Lane. Produced by guitar great and mentor Melvin Sparks, Ron's new CD "Flubby Dubby", Roni Music, with his Hammond organ group is recorded live featuring his soul-jazz originals and arrangements. "Flubby Dubby" is reminiscent of the funky James Brown groups with saxophonist Maceo Parker and the group Soul Live. Ron Jackson – Guitar “Genius arrangements, precise playing and pure emotion” – WDBM FM/Jazz Spectrum Ron Jackson has performed and recorded in over 20 countries as a bandleader and ensemble performer, and is well established in the international jazz scene. Ron's style of guitar playing and compositions is a blend of jazz, and other American styles such as soul, rhythm and blues, pop. Ron's jazz group appears frequently in New York City and has performed at such notable clubs as The Blue Note, Fat Tuesday, Iridium and Birdland. He has also appeared at the New Orleans Heritage and Jazz Festival, The Bell Atlantic Jazz Festival, The North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland, the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland, the Kiama and Montsalvat festivals in Australia, the Berlin Jazz Festival, and the Grimsby and Edinburgh Festivals in the UK. He has also toured and performed in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Austria, Canada, and Japan. Ron has also toured the US with fellow guitarists Larry Coryell, Peter Leitch, Jack Wilkins, David Gilmore, Peter Bernstein and Russell Malone; pianists John Hicks and Kenny Drew Jr.; and drummers Winard Harper and Carl Allen. He also toured with the Boys Choir of Harlem; MOR Thaim's "Drums of Fire" and Pucho and The Latin Soul Brothers and David Krakauer's "Klezmer Madness." As well as being an accomplished jazz guitarist, Ron is also very active on the Broadway and studio scene in New York, having performed in the pit orchestras of such shows as "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk”, “The Life," "Rent," "Saturday Night Fever", "Kat and the Kings", "Fosse”, “Harlem Song. Who: Ron Jackson’s “Flubby Dubby” featuring Ron Jackson (Guitar), Greg Lewis (Hammond Organ), Gordon Lane (Drums) What: MusicNOW! At the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music When: Saturday, March 14 2009 at 8:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY Cost: $10 / 5. Go to Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or through our website at <a href="http://www.bqcm.org">www.bqcm.org</a>. Ron Jackson presents trio “Flubby Dubby” featuring Hammond organist Greg Lewis and drummer Gordon Lane. Produced by guitar great and mentor Melvin Sparks, Ron’s new CD “Flubby Dubby”, Roni Music, with his Hammond organ group is recorded live featuring his soul-jazz originals and arrangements. “Flubby Dubby” is reminiscent of the funky James Brown groups with saxophonist Maceo Parker and the group Soul Live. Ron Jackson – Guitar “Genius arrangements, precise playing and pure emotion” – WDBM FM/Jazz Spectrum Ron Jackson has performed and recorded in over 20 countries as a bandleader and ensemble performer, and is well established in the international jazz scene. Ron’s style of guitar playing and compositions is a blend of jazz, and other American styles such as soul, rhythm and blues, pop. Ron’s jazz group appears frequently in New York City and has performed at such notable clubs as The Blue Note, Fat Tuesday, Iridium and Birdland. He has also appeared at the New Orleans Heritage and Jazz Festival, The Bell Atlantic Jazz Festival, The North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland, the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland, the Kiama and Montsalvat festivals in Australia, the Berlin Jazz Festival, and the Grimsby and Edinburgh Festivals in the UK. He has also toured and performed in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Austria, Canada, and Japan. Ron has also toured the US with fellow guitarists Larry Coryell, Peter Leitch, Jack Wilkins, David Gilmore, Peter Bernstein and Russell Malone; pianists John Hicks and Kenny Drew Jr.; and drummers Winard Harper and Carl Allen. He also toured with the Boys Choir of Harlem; MOR Thaim’s “Drums of Fire” and Pucho and The Latin Soul Brothers and David Krakauer’s “Klezmer Madness.” As well as being an accomplished jazz guitarist, Ron is also very active on the Broadway and studio scene in New York, having performed in the pit orchestras of such shows as “Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk”, “The Life,” “Rent,” “Saturday Night Fever”, “Kat and the Kings”, “Fosse”, “Harlem Song.

2009-03-05T14:37:56Z

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Brooklyn Conservatory presents MusicNOW! LOOP 2.4.3 Who: Loop 2.4.3, percussionists/composers Thomas Kozumplik and Lorne Watson. What: MusicNOW! At the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music When: Saturday, February 28 2009 at 8:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY Cost: $10 / 5. Go to Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or through our website at www.bqcm.org. The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music presents MusicNOW! This series, which will run through our exciting 2008-09 concert series, will present the edgy, diverse, unique and raw talent that makes up the musical voice of the Brooklyn Conservatory’s immensely talented faculty. For this upcoming concert Lorne Watson of Brooklyn Conservatory’s Jazz faculty will present his acclaimed duo Loop 2.4.3. Comprised of Lorne Watson and Thomas Kozumplik, both talented percussionists and composers, Loop 2.4.3 promises to deliver an exciting, original and adventurous improvisational event that has earned them international recognition and a plethora of accolades such as: “Reinvents percussion from the bones out” – NPR’s Fresh Air "Taut compositions with a stunning improvisational sense," - TimeOut Chicago This concert titled "Transportive Percussion Odysseys" finds the group fresh out of the recording studio where they have completed an album of original works featuring instruments of their own invention. The album is due to be released this coming spring. About the Artists Loop 2.3.4 debuted their first recording “Batterie” in 2007. Featuring six extended tracks this popular release has been described as “a fest of gorgeous sounds” – Lansing State Journal and “accessible to everyone” – Downtown Express. When not performing regularly on the New York circuit with Loop 2.4.3, Thomas Kozumplik and Lorne Watson can be seen often in their active roles within a diverse range of other musical genres. They have performed with Steve Reich, Clogs, The Books, Evan Ziporyn, Sufjan Stevens, Shara Worden, Belle Orchestre, Newband, and their late mentor Robert Hohner. They have performed at venues such as Tonic, The Blue Note, Symphony Space (NYC), The Sydney Festival, The London Jazz Festival, Cornell University, Michigan State University, Music Works Northwest, and the Harry Partch Institute at Montclair State University. Please visit them on the web at www.loop243.com. Brooklyn Conservatory presents MusicNOW! LOOP 2.4.3 Who: Loop 2.4.3, percussionists/composers Thomas Kozumplik and Lorne Watson. What: MusicNOW! At the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music When: Saturday, February 28 2009 at 8:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY Cost: $10 / 5. Go to Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or through our website at <a href="http://www.bqcm.org">www.bqcm.org</a>. The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music presents MusicNOW! This series, which will run through our exciting 2008-09 concert series, will present the edgy, diverse, unique and raw talent that makes up the musical voice of the Brooklyn Conservatory’s immensely talented faculty. For this upcoming concert Lorne Watson of Brooklyn Conservatory’s Jazz faculty will present his acclaimed duo Loop 2.4.3. Comprised of Lorne Watson and Thomas Kozumplik, both talented percussionists and composers, Loop 2.4.3 promises to deliver an exciting, original and adventurous improvisational event that has earned them international recognition and a plethora of accolades such as: “Reinvents percussion from the bones out” – NPR’s Fresh Air “Taut compositions with a stunning improvisational sense,” – TimeOut Chicago This concert titled “Transportive Percussion Odysseys” finds the group fresh out of the recording studio where they have completed an album of original works featuring instruments of their own invention. The album is due to be released this coming spring. About the Artists Loop 2.3.4 debuted their first recording “Batterie” in 2007. Featuring six extended tracks this popular release has been described as “a fest of gorgeous sounds” – Lansing State Journal and “accessible to everyone” – Downtown Express. When not performing regularly on the New York circuit with Loop 2.4.3, Thomas Kozumplik and Lorne Watson can be seen often in their active roles within a diverse range of other musical genres. They have performed with Steve Reich, Clogs, The Books, Evan Ziporyn, Sufjan Stevens, Shara Worden, Belle Orchestre, Newband, and their late mentor Robert Hohner. They have performed at venues such as Tonic, The Blue Note, Symphony Space (NYC), The Sydney Festival, The London Jazz Festival, Cornell University, Michigan State University, Music Works Northwest, and the Harry Partch Institute at Montclair State University. Please visit them on the web at <a href="http://www.loop243.com">www.loop243.com</a>.

2009-02-24T13:53:49Z

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Brooklyn Conservatory proudly present An evening with Cedar Walton Saturday, February 21st, 2009 Who: Cedar Walton Trio & Octet featuring: Kevin Louis - trumpet Vincent Herring - alto saxophone Wayne Escoffery - tenor saxophone Gary Smulyan - baritone saxophone Earl McIntyre - bass trombone What: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music “Jazz at the Conservatory” series When: Saturday, February 21st, 2008 at 8:00 PM Where: Long Island University, Kumble Theater Cost: $50/30/25/15 – call Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or visit www.bqcm.org The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music concert series “Jazz at the Conservatory” presents an evening of Cedar Walton and his music at the Kumble Theater, Long Island University. This is a unique opportunity to see a legendary musician at affordable prices in a Brooklyn venue. Walton is one of the most prolific jazz pianists of our time, a versatile musician with a sophisticated touch and a cogent melodic sense that has made him one of the most influential artists active today. His original compositions like Bolivia, Clockwise and Firm Roots have become part of the standard Jazz repertoire. His playing regularly receives praise from critics, fellow Jazz musicians and audience around the world. Cedar Walton has emerged as a true master of music. After moving to New York in 1955 Walton was playing with J. J. Johnson, the Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet, and Gigi Gryce, and by 1959 he recorded on John Coltrane's seminal album Giant Steps. In the early 1960s, he joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers as a pianist-arranger for 3 years, where he played with Wayne Shorter and Freddie Hubbard. He left the Messengers in 1964 and by the late 1960s was part of the house rhythm section at Prestige Records, where in addition to releasing his own recordings, he recorded with Sonny Criss, Pat Martino, Eric Kloss, and Charles McPherson. During the mid-1970s, Walton led the funk group Mobius. He has also recorded with Hank Mobley, Abbey Lincoln, Lee Morgan, and led the band Eastern Rebellion. The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music has been serving the community for over a century promoting individual, professional and community growth through music, and making music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. One of the ways we fulfill our mission is by holding remarkable events such as this at affordable prices. Our commitment to the community and our world-class faculty makes these events a reality. Please join us for what promises to be an unforgettable Jazz at the Conservatory concert event, and check out The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music’s other great concerts, programs, classes and much more at www.BQCM.org Brooklyn Conservatory proudly present An evening with Cedar Walton Saturday, February 21st, 2009 Who: Cedar Walton Trio & Octet featuring: Kevin Louis – trumpet Vincent Herring – alto saxophone Wayne Escoffery – tenor saxophone Gary Smulyan – baritone saxophone Earl McIntyre – bass trombone What: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music “Jazz at the Conservatory” series When: Saturday, February 21st, 2008 at 8:00 PM Where: Long Island University, Kumble Theater Cost: $50/30/25/15 – call Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or visit <a href="http://www.bqcm.org">www.bqcm.org</a> The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music concert series “Jazz at the Conservatory” presents an evening of Cedar Walton and his music at the Kumble Theater, Long Island University. This is a unique opportunity to see a legendary musician at affordable prices in a Brooklyn venue. Walton is one of the most prolific jazz pianists of our time, a versatile musician with a sophisticated touch and a cogent melodic sense that has made him one of the most influential artists active today. His original compositions like Bolivia, Clockwise and Firm Roots have become part of the standard Jazz repertoire. His playing regularly receives praise from critics, fellow Jazz musicians and audience around the world. Cedar Walton has emerged as a true master of music. After moving to New York in 1955 Walton was playing with J. J. Johnson, the Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet, and Gigi Gryce, and by 1959 he recorded on John Coltrane’s seminal album Giant Steps. In the early 1960s, he joined Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers as a pianist-arranger for 3 years, where he played with Wayne Shorter and Freddie Hubbard. He left the Messengers in 1964 and by the late 1960s was part of the house rhythm section at Prestige Records, where in addition to releasing his own recordings, he recorded with Sonny Criss, Pat Martino, Eric Kloss, and Charles McPherson. During the mid-1970s, Walton led the funk group Mobius. He has also recorded with Hank Mobley, Abbey Lincoln, Lee Morgan, and led the band Eastern Rebellion. The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music has been serving the community for over a century promoting individual, professional and community growth through music, and making music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. One of the ways we fulfill our mission is by holding remarkable events such as this at affordable prices. Our commitment to the community and our world-class faculty makes these events a reality. Please join us for what promises to be an unforgettable Jazz at the Conservatory concert event, and check out The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music’s other great concerts, programs, classes and much more at <a href="http://www.BQCM.org">www.BQCM.org</a>

2009-01-07T15:16:11Z

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Brooklyn Conservatory presents MusicNOW! Jenny Hill & Broken Reed Ensemble Stefan Bauer & Voyage (Feat Judi Silvano) Who: Jenny Hill and the Broken Reed Ensemble 1st set / Stefan Bauer and Voyage 2nd Set What:MusicNOW! At the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music When: Saturday, January 17, 2008 at 8:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY Cost: $10 / 5. Go to Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or through our website at www.bqcm.org. The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music presents MusicNOW! This series, which will run through our exciting 2008-09 concert series, will present the edgy, diverse, unique and raw talent that makes up the musical voice of the Brooklyn Conservatory’s immensely talented faculty. For this concert two of the Brooklyn Conservatory’s Jazz faculty will be presenting their own groups in two separate sets. The 1st set will be Jenny Hill and the Broken Reed Ensemble. The 2nd set will be Vibraphone player Stefan Bauer with his ensemble Voyage featuring Judi Silvano, Chris Bacas, and bassist Ugonna Okegwo. Jenny Hill and the Broken Reed Ensemble The Broken Reed Ensemble is the work of a group of saxophonists who link together disparate styles and present the results with artistry and joy. Broken Reed Ensemble has been likened to the Kronos String Quartet because of their eclectic repertoire and accessibility. Stefan Bauer Voyage Stefan Bauer is one of his generation's preeminent vibraphone players. For this particular concert Bauer brings together some of NY’s most interesting musicians: The immensely musical jazz vocalist-composer and improviser extraordinaire Judi Silvano, the powerful saxophonist Chris Bacas, and bassist Ugonna Okegwo as part of his ensemble “Voyage”. “Bauer prevails while displaying his total command of the Vibes as the lead instrument. Again, Bauer shows off his enormous technique yet excels at delighting the listener with his keen penchant for nuance and subtly.” - All About Jazz Brooklyn Conservatory presents MusicNOW! Jenny Hill & Broken Reed Ensemble Stefan Bauer & Voyage (Feat Judi Silvano) Who: Jenny Hill and the Broken Reed Ensemble 1st set / Stefan Bauer and Voyage 2nd Set What:MusicNOW! At the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music When: Saturday, January 17, 2008 at 8:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY Cost: $10 / 5. Go to Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 or through our website at <a href="http://www.bqcm.org">www.bqcm.org</a>. The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music presents MusicNOW! This series, which will run through our exciting 2008-09 concert series, will present the edgy, diverse, unique and raw talent that makes up the musical voice of the Brooklyn Conservatory’s immensely talented faculty. For this concert two of the Brooklyn Conservatory’s Jazz faculty will be presenting their own groups in two separate sets. The 1st set will be Jenny Hill and the Broken Reed Ensemble. The 2nd set will be Vibraphone player Stefan Bauer with his ensemble Voyage featuring Judi Silvano, Chris Bacas, and bassist Ugonna Okegwo. Jenny Hill and the Broken Reed Ensemble The Broken Reed Ensemble is the work of a group of saxophonists who link together disparate styles and present the results with artistry and joy. Broken Reed Ensemble has been likened to the Kronos String Quartet because of their eclectic repertoire and accessibility. Stefan Bauer Voyage Stefan Bauer is one of his generation’s preeminent vibraphone players. For this particular concert Bauer brings together some of NY’s most interesting musicians: The immensely musical jazz vocalist-composer and improviser extraordinaire Judi Silvano, the powerful saxophonist Chris Bacas, and bassist Ugonna Okegwo as part of his ensemble “Voyage”. “Bauer prevails while displaying his total command of the Vibes as the lead instrument. Again, Bauer shows off his enormous technique yet excels at delighting the listener with his keen penchant for nuance and subtly.” - All About Jazz

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This season the “Jazz at the Conservatory” 2008/09 series presents: Wallace Roney Quintet Saturday, November 15, 8pm Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall $25/$15 An Evening with Cedar Walton and his music Cedar Walton Trio & 10 piece ensemble Saturday, February 21, 8pm Long Island University Kumble Theater $50/$30/$25/$15 Sonny Fortune Quartet Saturday, April 4, 8pm Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall $25/$15 Avery Sharpe Trio Saturday, May 9, 8pm Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall $25/$15 To purchase tickets by phone call Zerve Ticket services at 212.209.3370 To purchase tickets online or to see a full 2008-09 concert calendar featuring our classical and new music series go to www.bqcm.org. This season the “Jazz at the Conservatory” 2008/09 series presents: Wallace Roney Quintet Saturday, November 15, 8pm Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall $25/$15 An Evening with Cedar Walton and his music Cedar Walton Trio & 10 piece ensemble Saturday, February 21, 8pm Long Island University Kumble Theater $50/$30/$25/$15 Sonny Fortune Quartet Saturday, April 4, 8pm Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall $25/$15 Avery Sharpe Trio Saturday, May 9, 8pm Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall $25/$15 To purchase tickets by phone call Zerve Ticket services at 212.209.3370 To purchase tickets online or to see a full 2008-09 concert calendar featuring our classical and new music series go to <a href="http://www.bqcm.org">www.bqcm.org</a>.

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Who: Steve Wilson Quartet What: Jazz at the Conservatory Concert series When: Saturday, April 26th 2008 at 8:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY Tickets:$25/ $15. Please call Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 Featuring: Steve Wilson on Saxophone Adam Cruz on drums Bruce Barth on piano Corcoran Holt on bass. "It's not surprising that everyone wants to hire the saxophonist Steve Wilson: with a light but commanding sound, he plays lines that sound fresh and airily bluesy, unencumbered by the too- common will to overwhelm. More and more, too, he's a jazz composer, which means not just that he has control over notated harmonies but that he has worked out cueing routines with his band, which he executes on the fly in the heat of performance. He's among the best New York jazz has to offer." - Ben Ratliff, New York Times A musician's musician, Wilson has brought his distinctive sound to more than 100 recordings led by such celebrated and wide-ranging artists as Chick Corea, George Duke, Michael Brecker, Dave Holland, Dianne Reeves, Bill Bruford, Gerald Wilson, Maria Schneider, Joe Henderson, Charlie Byrd, Billy Childs, Karrin Allyson, Don Byron, Bill Stewart, James Williams, and Mulgrew Miller among many others. Wilson has seven recordings under his own name, leading and collaborating with such stellar musicians as Lewis Nash, Carl Allen, Steve Nelson, Cyrus Chestnut, Greg Hutchinson, Dennis Irwin, James Genus, Larry Grenadier, Ray Drummond, Ben Riley, and Nicholas Payton. A native of Hampton, Virginia, Steve Wilson began his formal training at age 12 and played in various R&B and funk bands throughout his teens. While studying music at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, he had opportunities to perform and/or study with Jimmy and Percy Heath, Jon Hendricks, Jaki Byard, Frank Foster and Ellis Marsalis. In 1986, Wilson landed a chair in the band O.T.B (Out of the Blue) a sextet of promising young jazz players who were sponsored by Blue Note Records. In the summer of 1987, he moved to New York and continued to perform and record with O.T.B. until 1989. He also toured the US and Europe for one year with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. In 1988, drummer Ralph Peterson, another O.T.B. alumnus, asked Wilson to join his quintet and subsequently his critically acclaimed, Fo'tet. Wilson's career began to develop further the following year while working with Michele Rosewoman, Renee Rosnes and the American Jazz Orchestra and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Later that year he joined the Buster Williams Quintet, Something More. Wilson continues to tour with the Steve Wilson Quartet: Bruce Barth, Ed Howard and Adam Cruz and Generations (From Hard Bop to Here) his multi-generational quartet with Mulgrew Miller, Ray Drummond and Ben Riley. He also performs with his long-time friend and colleague, Lewis Nash, in Musical Dialogue with Lewis Nash and Steve Wilson. Who: Steve Wilson Quartet What: Jazz at the Conservatory Concert series When: Saturday, April 26th 2008 at 8:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY Tickets:$25/ $15. Please call Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370 Featuring: Steve Wilson on Saxophone Adam Cruz on drums Bruce Barth on piano Corcoran Holt on bass. “It’s not surprising that everyone wants to hire the saxophonist Steve Wilson: with a light but commanding sound, he plays lines that sound fresh and airily bluesy, unencumbered by the too- common will to overwhelm. More and more, too, he’s a jazz composer, which means not just that he has control over notated harmonies but that he has worked out cueing routines with his band, which he executes on the fly in the heat of performance. He’s among the best New York jazz has to offer.” – Ben Ratliff, New York Times A musician’s musician, Wilson has brought his distinctive sound to more than 100 recordings led by such celebrated and wide-ranging artists as Chick Corea, George Duke, Michael Brecker, Dave Holland, Dianne Reeves, Bill Bruford, Gerald Wilson, Maria Schneider, Joe Henderson, Charlie Byrd, Billy Childs, Karrin Allyson, Don Byron, Bill Stewart, James Williams, and Mulgrew Miller among many others. Wilson has seven recordings under his own name, leading and collaborating with such stellar musicians as Lewis Nash, Carl Allen, Steve Nelson, Cyrus Chestnut, Greg Hutchinson, Dennis Irwin, James Genus, Larry Grenadier, Ray Drummond, Ben Riley, and Nicholas Payton. A native of Hampton, Virginia, Steve Wilson began his formal training at age 12 and played in various R&B and funk bands throughout his teens. While studying music at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, he had opportunities to perform and/or study with Jimmy and Percy Heath, Jon Hendricks, Jaki Byard, Frank Foster and Ellis Marsalis. In 1986, Wilson landed a chair in the band O.T.B (Out of the Blue) a sextet of promising young jazz players who were sponsored by Blue Note Records. In the summer of 1987, he moved to New York and continued to perform and record with O.T.B. until 1989. He also toured the US and Europe for one year with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. In 1988, drummer Ralph Peterson, another O.T.B. alumnus, asked Wilson to join his quintet and subsequently his critically acclaimed, Fo’tet. Wilson’s career began to develop further the following year while working with Michele Rosewoman, Renee Rosnes and the American Jazz Orchestra and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Later that year he joined the Buster Williams Quintet, Something More. Wilson continues to tour with the Steve Wilson Quartet: Bruce Barth, Ed Howard and Adam Cruz and Generations (From Hard Bop to Here) his multi-generational quartet with Mulgrew Miller, Ray Drummond and Ben Riley. He also performs with his long-time friend and colleague, Lewis Nash, in Musical Dialogue with Lewis Nash and Steve Wilson.

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The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music proudly present Trumpet Player ROY HARGROVE Who: Roy Hargrove, 2 time Grammy Award winner What: Jazz at the Conservatory Concert series When: Saturday, March 29th 2008 at 7PM & 9PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th Avenue Brooklyn. NY. Website: www.bqcm.org Roy Hargrove will continue the “Jazz at the Conservatory” series on Saturday, March 29th with two sets, one at 7:00pm and one at 9:00pm. The tickets for this concert will be $25 and $15 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets please contact Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370. Roy Hargrove has firmly established himself as among the premier trumpet players in jazz and beyond. Ever-stretching into more challenging and colorful ways to flex his musical chops, Hargrove has left indelible imprints in a vast array of artful settings. Hargrove has recorded with a wide range of musicians, including: Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Michael Brecker, Jackie McLean, Slide Hampton, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Abbey Lincoln, Diana Ross, Steve Tyrell, Kenny Rankin, John Mayer, Rhian Benson, Carmen McRae, Shirley Horn, Jimmy Smith, Danny Gatton, Method Man, Karriem Riggins, Common, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, and Gilles Peterson. The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music proudly present Trumpet Player ROY HARGROVE Who: Roy Hargrove, 2 time Grammy Award winner What: Jazz at the Conservatory Concert series When: Saturday, March 29th 2008 at 7PM & 9PM Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th Avenue Brooklyn. NY. Website: <a href="http://www.bqcm.org">www.bqcm.org</a> Roy Hargrove will continue the “Jazz at the Conservatory” series on Saturday, March 29th with two sets, one at 7:00pm and one at 9:00pm. The tickets for this concert will be $25 and $15 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets please contact Zerve ticket services at 212.209.3370. Roy Hargrove has firmly established himself as among the premier trumpet players in jazz and beyond. Ever-stretching into more challenging and colorful ways to flex his musical chops, Hargrove has left indelible imprints in a vast array of artful settings. Hargrove has recorded with a wide range of musicians, including: Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Michael Brecker, Jackie McLean, Slide Hampton, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Abbey Lincoln, Diana Ross, Steve Tyrell, Kenny Rankin, John Mayer, Rhian Benson, Carmen McRae, Shirley Horn, Jimmy Smith, Danny Gatton, Method Man, Karriem Riggins, Common, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, and Gilles Peterson.

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