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| Jazz at National Sawdust Thursday, February 4, 2016 9:30pm Magos Herrera- 1st Thursdays presents: Aaron Goldberg With Leon Parker Described by the New York Times as a "post-bop pianist of exemplary taste and range, " Aaron Goldberg has made his name as one of jazz's most compelling pianists, both as a bandleader and frequent collaborator with Joshua Redman, Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Guillermo Klein, among others. In their debut performance at National Sawdust percussionist phenom Leon Parker and Aaron Golberg join forces to expand the sonic, communicative and expressive possibilities of the piano trio setting. This collaboration is supported by the French-American Jazz Exchange. Jazz for Kids: Timbalooloo Saturday, February 6, 2016 12pm Oran Etkin is a critically acclaimed clarinetist and composer who can be heard on major concert stages throughout the world and numerous recordings including a recent Grammy Award Winning compilation. Yet Etkin feels equally at home when he is in New York, surrounded by a gaggle of spellbound children, presenting a riveting story about Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente or his musical travels in Indonesia. Etkin created the Timbalooloo Method of teaching to young children, taking inspiration from how they learn languages so fluently and intuitively at this early age. He hand selected and trained a core group of teachers who conduct Timbalooloo group classes in homes and schools throughout New York. Harvey Keitel, who enrolled his son in Timbalooloo classes for 3 years said "Our son was talking about Herbie Hancock, Mozart, Samba and African music – and he knew the difference!" Part of the Timbalooloo concept is that all the instruments come to life and talk through their music so that the children conceive of making music as the magical act of making their instrument come to life. In this special Mardi-Gras themed concert, Etkin will be joined by his friends Clara Net (his clarinet), Big Mama Tuba, and a full band. Together they will take the children on a journey, discovering the music and culture of New Orleans and creating a big second-line Mardi Gras parade! Anna Clyne Presents: Matt Parker Present Time Thursday, February 11, 2016 7pm The past, present, and future of jazz brilliantly coexist on "Present Time", the second album by tenor and soprano saxophone virtuoso & visionary composer Matt Parker. Parker and his fellow travelers – bassist Alan Hampton & drummer Reggie Quinerly – constantly shift the listener's awareness of time through music, from the march rhythms of New Orleans to the stark freedom of group improvisation.Special Guests include Michael Arthur, live drawings, and Emily Braden, vocals. Rinde Eckert presents: Seven Natural Phenomena Wednesday, February 10, 2016 7pm A music work in seven parts based on seven different texts for five musicians: Rinde Eckert on vocals and various instruments and things, Will Bernard on guitar and keyboard and other things, Kenny Wollesen on drums and percussion and things, Don Falzone on bass and other things, and Jeffrey Zeigler on cello and other things. Magos Herrera Presents Magos Herrera Presents: 1st Thursdays Feat. Ivan Melon LewisThursday, March 3, 2016 9:30pm Ivan "Melon" Lewis quartet is a cuban band that combine the very traditional and most contemporary cuban music. Performing well-known songs as well as original compositions, the group travel through different sounds and harmonies while keep a strong link with their cuban roots. Boleroes, cha-cha-chá or danzones are some of the genres that we can hear from the group, being its very fine performing one of the most remarkable aspects of the quartet. National Sawdust (NS), an unparalleled, artist-led, non-profit venue, is a place for exploration and discovery. A place where emerging and established artists can share their music with serious music fans and casual listeners alike. NATIONAL SAWDUST 80 NORTH 6TH ST BROOKLYN, NY 11249 write your comments about the article :: © 2016 Jazz News :: home page |