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| Joey DeFrancesco & Brazilian Sundays at the Jazz Forum This Weekend! Joey DeFrancesco Trio " He has dominated the instrument and the field as no one of his generation has." – Chicago Tribune "Mr. DeFrancesco is a deeply authoritative musician, a master of rhythmic pocket, and of the custom of stomping bass lines beneath chords and riffs." - New York Times Multi-instrumentalist and singer Joey DeFrancesco was born in 1971, signed his first record deal at age 16, and has since recorded and performed with Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith, Elvin Jones, James Moody, Ray Charles, and countless more. Loved by musicians, critics, and audiences, he has won the DownBeat Critics Poll nine times and has won the Readers Poll every year since 2005. See Joey DeFrancesco Trio at the Jazz Forum on Friday, Mar. 2 and Saturday, Mar. 3 at 7 & 9:30 pm both nights! Friday, Mar. 2nd & Saturday, Mar. 3rd 7pm & 9:30pm shows New set times! The Royal Bopsters feat. NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan The Royal Bopsters, featuring NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan will be performing at the Jazz Forum on Friday, Mar. 9 and Saturday, Mar. 10 at 7 & 9:30 pm both nights! A multi-generational jazz vocal quartet made up of NY's top jazz singers and jazz educators, Amy London, Holli Ross, Pete McGuinness and Dylan Pramuk combine their creative talents to bring swing and bebop to the forefront for generations ahead. Friday, Mar. 9th & Saturday, Mar. 10th 7pm & 9:30pm shows New set times! John Pizzarelli Trio John Pizzarelli charms audiences with his warmth, sense of humor, and musical chops. Through his multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader, the son of the legendary New Jersey native guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, has become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in contemporary jazz for his interpretations of classic standards, romantic ballads and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings. While maintaining a busy touring schedule, John also founded "Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli" a nationally syndicated radio program co-hosted with his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey. See the John Pizzarelli Trio at the Jazz Forum on Friday, Mar. 16 and Saturday, Mar. 17 at 7 & 9:30 pm both nights! Friday, Mar. 16th & Saturday, Mar. 17th 7pm & 9:30pm shows New set times! Ricky Ford Quartet As a leader, Ricky Ford has recorded 21 albums and authored a vast repertoire of originals. He is also a unique arranger and conductor. From 1985 to 1996 he led Brandeis University's big band, arranging the works of composers whose music had never been played by big bands. When he settled in Lyon in the 1990s, he created another big band before moving to Turkey to teach at the Istanbul Bilgi University (2000-2006). For the past several years, Ricky Ford has been working with Ze Big Band, conducted by Fred Burgazzi, with whom he has recorded two beautiful albums, 7095 (2009), and Sacred Concert (2013). See the Ricky Ford Quartet feat. Mark Soskin, piano, Jerome Harris, bass and Barry Altschul, drums on Friday, Mar. 23 & Saturday, Mar. 24 at 7 & 9:30 pm both nights! Friday, Mar. 23rd & Saturday, Mar. 24th 7pm & 9:30pm shows New set times! Tomorrow! Brazilian Music Sundays! This Sunday! Empathia Jazz Duo + Helio Alves & Rogerio Boccato This special event unites the duo with two of the most renowned Brazilian artists in the USA. As part of the Jazz Forum Brazilian series, the duo will delve deep into their Jobim and beyond repertoire from over 20 years of performing in Brazil. Pianist Alves and percussionist Boccato are known for taking the language of Brazilian music to new places from the roots to new sonic possibilities. The EMPATHIA JAZZ DUO with MAFALDA MINNOZZI and PAUL RICCI plus HELIO ALVES and ROGERIO BOCCATO will perform at the Jazz Forum on Sunday, Mar. 4th at 4 & 6 pm! Sunday, Mar. 4th 4pm & 6pm shows Rodrigo Bonelli & Brasil Trio Known for his impeccable groove, sophisticated taste, and stylistic versatility, Rodrigo maintains a busy performing and recording schedule throughout NYC and the United States. He has been privileged to perform with such renowned musicians as Don Friedman, Ron McClure, George Garzone, and Claudio Roditi. In 2013, his modern jazz tune "Ups and Downs" was a finalist in the Jazz category of the USA Songwriting Competition, an international contest. See Rodrigo Bonelli & Brasil Trio at the Jazz Forum on Sunday, Mar. 11 at 4 & 6 pm! Sunday, Mar. 11th 4pm & 6pm shows Joe Carter Samba Rio Quartet "His show is a gift to those who, tired of the noise and want to listen to music played in a sensitive and intelligent way." - Chico Nelson, Jornal Do Brasil, Brazil Guitarist Joe Carter has studied with esteemed musicians such as John Scofield, Sal Salvador and Lee Konitz. He's played and recorded with Rufus Reid, Lee Konitz and Don Friedman. See the Joe Carter Samba Rio Quartet at the Jazz Forum on Sunday, Mar. 18 at 4 & 6 pm! Sunday, Mar. 18th 4pm & 6pm shows NEW Sunday Evening Jazz Series! Akira Tana & Otonowa Quartet Drummer Akira Tana has a gilt-edged jazz pedigree: Harvard, the New England Conservatory and stints with Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt, Hubert Laws, and James Moody. He and bassist Rufus Reid have had a rich partnership – five CDs and touring to match. Otonowa Quartet brings Akira's consummate musical mastery into congruence with his deep Japanese cultural roots. Otonowa, which means "sound circle", was formed originally to showcase traditional Japanese songs and pop through jazz arrangements. 2011's terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan became a crucible for Otonowa, which launched this brotherhood of Japanese-American jazz luminaries into a program of touring and recording to raise both funds and spirits for the survivors. Hear Akira Tana & Otonowa Quartet at the Jazz Forum on Sunday, Mar. 11! Sunday, Mar. 11th 8pm (Doors open at 7:30 for dinner/seating and you may stay for both sets beginning at 8 pm.) Andrea Brachfeld Quartet Named Best Flute for 2015 by Hot House Jazz Awards, Andrea Brachfeld built her reputation in Latin Jazz. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, Brachfeld started her career at All Nite Soul at the age of 16. She has performed with great musicians such as Charles Eubanks, Adam Nussbaum, Tito Puente, Wallace Roney, Hubert Laws, Paquito D'Rivera, Hilton Ruiz and many others. She has earned accolades for her work such as the Louis Armstrong Award, the Chico O'Farrill Lifetime Achievement Award and the Pionero Award for her contributions to Latin music. See the Andrea Brachfeld Quartet feat. Andrea Brachfeld, flute, Bill O' Connell, piano, Harvie S, bass, Jason Tiemann, drums at the Jazz Forum on Sunday, Mar. 18! Supported by a grant from Chamber Music America Sunday, Mar. 18th 8pm (Doors open at 7:30 for dinner/seating and you may stay for both sets beginning at 8 pm.) Monthly Open Jam Session First Sunday of the month, 8pm-11pm Next Session: This Sunday, March 4th We're pleased to continue our monthly Open Jam Session at the Jazz Forum! Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the improvisation and mixture of professional, avocational and student musicians on a wide variety of instruments. The jam session will be led by the house band: the David Janeway Trio feat. 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