Concerts

Mecadon McCune is an emerging force in contemporary jazz, known for his expressive drumming, compositional insight, and leadership on the bandstand. Born into a deeply musical family in Newark, New Jersey, he was immersed in music from a young age — his father, Brandon McCune, is a veteran jazz pianist and multi-instrumentalist, and his mother, Christine Clemmons-McCune, is an opera singer. McCune began his musical journey on piano before transitioning to drums in high school, where his passion for rhythm and improvisation took root under the mentorship of educators who recognized his talent early on.

McCune’s craft has been recognized with prestigious honors, including the $10,000 James Moody Jazz Scholarship, awarded for his musicianship and commitment to jazz performance as he studies Jazz Performance at Montclair State University.

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Maki Nientao is a New York–born jazz pianist raised in Harlem and Washington Heights, where music has been central to his life since early childhood, beginning piano lessons with his grandfather at age five. He developed his craft through classical training and jazz mentorships with pianists like Eli Yamin and Mark Kross, and performed early on in programs at Jazz at Lincoln Center, including at Dizzy’s and the Appel Room. Maki is a regular presence on the NYC scene, appearing at iconic venues such as Smalls, Minton’s Playhouse, Cafe Ornithology, and Arthur’s Tavern, has recorded at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio, and has shared the stage with artists like Johnny O’Neal, Philip Harper, and Peter Brainin. In addition to performing, he is dedicated to music education, serving as a staff pianist with the Jazz Power Initiative supporting youth programs and workshops.

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Every Monday

 The Jam Session happens every Monday night at Brvsh Cul7ur3 in Teaneck, NJ. It’s open to musicians and jazz fans alike — bring your talent or just your ears!

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Harry Allen is an acclaimed American jazz tenor saxophonist known for his deeply melodic, swinging style rooted in the jazz tradition, often compared to classic players like Scott Hamilton. He has recorded over 70 albums as a leader and many more as a sideman, with several of his CDs earning Gold Disc Awards from Japan’s Swing Journal and critical acclaim worldwide. Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Rutgers University and has performed at major jazz festivals and clubs across the United States, Europe, and Asia, collaborating with legends such as Rosemary Clooney, Ray Brown, Hank Jones, Scott Hamilton, and John and Bucky Pizzarelli. In addition to his extensive recording and performance career, he has appeared on film soundtracks and in commercials, and is widely respected for his mastery of the Great American Songbook and mainstream jazz repertoire.

Rossano Sportiello is an award-winning Italian jazz pianist born in Vigevano, who began classical piano studies at age nine and was performing professionally by his mid-teens before joining Europe’s historic Milano Jazz Gang. He has since built an international career rooted in stride, swing, and bebop traditions, drawing praise from mentors like Barry Harris and earning the 2009 Ascona Jazz Award for his mastery of jazz piano, particularly stride. Now based in New York City, Sportiello has performed and recorded widely with many jazz luminaries, appeared at major venues and festivals around the world, and continues to be celebrated for his lyrical, swinging style and deep musicality.

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McCann

has performed and recorded with an impressive range of artists including Kenny Wheeler, Dave Liebman, Lee Konitz, The Manhattan Transfer, Patti Austin, Brian Blade, Grace Kelly, the Mahavishnu Project, and the Maria Schneider Orchestra, and currently works with groups led by Kendra Shank, Joe Fiedler, Spin Cycle, Ben Kono, and orchestras under Dan Pugach, Christopher Zuar, Migiwa Miyajima, and Sam Blakeslee, while also contributing as a commercial recording artist for CNN, BBC, Sesame Street, and IBM.  

For over twenty years, bassist and composer

Matt Pavolka

has been a vital presence in the New York jazz and creative music scenes, collaborating with artists such as Paul Motian, Guillermo Klein, Dave Binney, Tony Malaby, and Ohad Talmor, touring extensively throughout the U.S., Europe, and Japan, appearing on numerous recordings, and releasing two albums as a leader.  Since moving to New York,

Tim

has performed at major venues including The Village Vanguard, Birdland, The Blue Note, Lincoln Center, and Dizzy’s Coca-Cola, sharing the stage with a wide cross-section of jazz legends; over a 41-year career he has recorded on more than 250 albums, released three projects of original compositions, and served five times as a U.S. State Department Jazz Ambassador, performing and teaching in over 20 countries worldwide.

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