Concerts
2024 Grammy award winner Luis Perdomo Trio
Saturday May 24th
In 1993, Perdomo relocated to New York and enrolled with a full scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with Harold Danko and classical pianist Martha Pestalozzi, and earned his earned his BA Degree in 1997. Perdomo later studied with pianist extraordinaire, Sir Roland Hanna at Queens College, and received his Masters Degree in 2000. "Studying with Sir Roland Hanna ...“I began to look at jazz and classical music in a new and more in-depth way and my playing evolved accordingly,” he says. Perdomo has appeared on over two hundred records, and has become a first-class sideman to artists like Dave Douglas, David Sanchez, Tom Harrell, Steve Turre, Ben Wolfe, Ray Barretto, Brian Lynch, David Gilmore, Conrad Herwig, Ignacio Berroa, Ralph Irizarry and Timbalaye and other great musicians. He was a member of Ravi Coltrane’s Quartet for ten years, and is a founding member of the Miguel Zenon Quartet. Perdomo recorded on three Grammy-nominated CD’s: Coltrane’s Influx, and Zenon’s Esta Plena, and Alma Adentro: The Puerto Rican Songbook.
Perdomo’s recordings as a leader include: Focus Point (2005), Awareness (2006), Pathways (2008), the critically-acclaimed Universal Mind (2012), with Jack DeJohnnette and Drew Gress, The Infancia Project (2012) and Links (2013).
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08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
Monday May 26th
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Derek Campos Band
Wednesday May 28th
Derick Campos is a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and educator based in New Jersey. In 2016, Derick joined the Jazz House Kids program, to pursue his love for the art form, where he studied with Bruce Williams, and Oscar Perez. His inclination towards his Brazilian roots led him to study with Toninho Horta, who guided his journey as a composer. As of May of 2023, Derick graduated as a Jazz Studies Major, under the mentorship of Dave Stryker. He now teaches music and performs with R&B group Mood Merchant, as well with musicians in the NJ/NYC area. Walk in cover charges will be higher than purchasing ticket online in advance.
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07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Katalyst Collective
Friday May 30th
Every decade or so a new band comes to the forefront and changes the course of music, this decade is no exception and sees the rise of one of the most talented, diverse collectives of musicians, writers, composers and producers otherwise known as Katalyst. The brainchild of world-renowned drummer/composer/ producer Greg Paul, this nine- piece ensemble hailing from Inglewood, CA showcases an eclectic mix of experimental contemporary jazz.
The collective comprises of pianist Brandon Cordoba, saxophonist David Otis, Grammy- award winning trombonist Jonah Levine, keyboard/pianist Brian Hargrove, percussionist Ahmad Dubose, uptight bassist Corbin Jones, bass guitarist Marlon Spears and Katalyst founder and drummer Greg Paul.
In 2020 during the height of the pandemic, Katalyst released their critically acclaimed debut album entitled “Nine Lives” a free-spirited instrumental jazz album that truly encapsulates the pulse of Los Angeles. Conceived during impromptu Sunday Jam Sessions at their home base in Inglewood, the title is personal as it documents the lives and fusion of these nine renaissance men, equally yoked through 10 tracks that transport you on musical journey unlike any other.
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08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Valerie Johnson Band Featuring Reggie Pittman
Saturday May 31st
Valerie Johnson has been performing since elementary school. She acts, directs, produces, sings, records and writes music.
Trumpet - Reggie Pittman
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08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fortunato Occhino Band
Wednesday June 4th
Fortunato Occhino is an emerging jazz saxophonist and bandleader known for his dynamic performances and contributions to the contemporary jazz scene. Originally from Orlando, Florida, Occhino has showcased his talent on prominent stages, including a performance with the William Paterson University Jazz Orchestra at Dizzy’s Club in New York City .William Paterson University. In addition to his academic pursuits, Occhino leads his own ensemble, the Fortunato Occhino Band
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07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Ariacne Trujilo Trio
Friday June 13th
Grammy nominee Ariacne Trujillo Duran is considered one of the virtuoso pianists,arranger and vocalist from the New York area .She was born in Havana, Cuba, where she had an extensive career since age 4,as a classical concert pianist and composer,performing at age 14, with the tops Cuba’s symphonic orchestras. Since she arrived in New York City in 2002,Trujillo has been leading numerous significant projects as well as working as a lead singer, arranger, pianist and director for the position for the off-Broadway production “Carmen to Havana and Back.”
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08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Craig Brann Quartet Featuring Gregory Tardy
Tuesday June 17th
Since his arrival in NYC, guitarist Craig Brann has quietly and steadily established himself as one of the elite players of his generation. Now Brann has residencies and regular performances throughout NYC (Smalls, Bar Next Door, Tomi Jazz, Blue Note, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola @ Jazz at Lincoln Center, etc). The band may include the mentors above or other seasoned greats such as Seamus Blake, Donny McAslin, Rudy Royston, his fellow WPU alums Nick Morrison, Freddie Hendrix, Ethan Herr, Sam Barsh, and Johnathan Blake, or rising stars like John Raymond or Sanah "Hawk Eyes" Kadoura.
“Music is an expression of the soul and I always try to speak through my horn,” says Gregory Tardy. “I once heard an older musician say ‘it is better to be felt than to be heard’. I never forgot that. That is my approach to playing any style of music.”
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07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Juneteenth Celebration
Thursday June 19th
Celebrate Freedom Day with Us – Honoring Black Culture and Community!
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Black excellence, creativity, and heritage. Enjoy a night filled with:
🎶 Live music from the sensational Sanny Alves and Rodney Green’s Jackson Miller Band 🎤 Powerful spoken word from featured poets 🎧 High-energy cyphers that bring the crowd together 🍹 Delicious drink specials all night long …and so much more!
Let’s come together in joy, pride, and rhythm. Don't forget to wear something red!
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Todd Bashore Band
Saturday June 21st
Todd Todd Bashore was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He received his bachelor’s degree in music from Duke University where he studied saxophone, composition and arranging with Paul Jeffrey. Upon graduation, Todd moved to New York City to study with jazz legends Jimmy Heath and Roland Hanna at Queens College, where he received his master’s degree. Todd has been active in the New York jazz scene ever since, performing and recording with David Berger, the Captain Black Big Band, the CTI All-Star Band, Orrin Evans, Pedro Giraudo, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, the Mambo Legends Orchestra, matchbox twenty, Christian McBride, the New York City Ballet, Chico O’Farrill, Valery Ponomarev, Bobby Sanabria, Bruce Springsteen, Charles Tolliver, Bebo Valdéz, Max Weinberg, and many others.
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08:00 PM - 11:00 PM