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| Flushing Town Hall to Present Critically-Acclaimed Renee Rosnes Quartet on Friday, April 26 On Friday, April 26, Flushing Town Hall will present critically-acclaimed jazz pianist Renee Rosnes, who will lead a mesmerizing performance, showcasing her instrumental, compositional, and improvisational skills. Her quartet will perform jazz classics and original material, sharing music that expresses who they are, where they have been, and where they are headed. Describing her recent work, The New York Times said, "She tosses cold splashes of harmony, sketches out little countermelodies at a downward angle, [and] opens up pockets of silence." Adds Notes on Jazz, "Rosnes is showing signs of entering her own peak of creative powers as an impressive instrumentalist, a formidable composer, and a leader in her own right." This will be Rosnes' first performance at Flushing Town Hall, and she will be joined on stage by Peter Washington (bass), Steve Nelson (vibraphone) and Lewis Nash (drums). A pianist, composer, and arranger, Renee Rosnes grew up in North Vancouver. After receiving a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts in 1985, she moved to New York City, recording with such masters as Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Bobby Hutcherson, J.J. Johnson, James Moody, and legendary bassist Ron Carter. She has produced concerts at Lincoln Center, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the 92nd Street Y in New York City. "Jazz has a longstanding history at Flushing Town Hall. Since its founding, Flushing Council of the Arts has been recognized as the foremost presenter of jazz in Queens, a borough that was home to many of the 20th century's greatest jazz artists, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gilespie, Billie Holiday, and many more, " says Flushing Town Hall Executive and Artistic Director Ellen Kodadek. "We are excited to continue this tradition by welcoming the talented jazz pianist Renee Rosnes and her ensemble to our stage. This will truly be a special evening." Rosnes has released 17 acclaimed recordings. In 2016, Written in the Rocks (Smoke Sessions) was named one of ten "Best Jazz Albums of the Year" by The Chicago Tribune, one of the "Best Albums" in all genres of music by The Nation, and was awarded a 2017 Canadian Juno (her fifth Juno award). The band's most recent session, Beloved of the Sky (2018), draws inspiration from Canadian painter Emily Carr and features master musicians Chris Potter, Steve Nelson, Peter Washington and Lenny White. You can get a taste of what's in store at Flushing Town Hall on April 26 by watching this video here. Tickets are $25, $20 members and students, and free for teens and can be purchased at www.flushingtownhall.org or by calling (718) 463-7700 x222. Flushing Town Hall is accessible by car, bus, train and foot – located a short distance from the 7 train - at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing, Queens. Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available. Once again, Flushing Town Hall is opening its doors to teenagers – for free. Under the "Teen Access Program, " all 13- to 19-year-old teens (whether a member or not) will be welcomed to attend any performance for free. The program is designed to appeal to students and help foster a greater love for arts and culture. FOR CALENDAR LISTINGS: Renee Rosnes Quartet FRI, APR 26, 8 PM $25/$20 Members and Students/FREE for Teens One of the premiere pianists and composers of her generation, Renee Rosnes has toured and recorded with legendary musicians James Moody, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, JJ Johnson, Bobby Hutcherson, the SFJAZZ Collective, and her husband, the pianist Bill Charlap. A New York City staple for years, every member of Rosnes' all-star quartet has an equally impressive résumé and brings their absolute best to this group. Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts dba Flushing Town Hall is a not for profit organization which receives major support from the National Endowment for the Arts; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature; New York State Assembly Member Ron Kim; New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Mayor Bill de Blasio; Queens Borough President Melinda Katz; Council Members Adrienne Adams, Costa Constantinides, Daniel Dromm, Barry Grodenchik, Peter Koo, Karen Koslowitz, Francisco Moya, Paul A. Vallone, and Jimmy Van Bramer; and the Howard Gilman Foundation, the Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, and the Lily Auchincloss Foundation. Support for our programs is also provided by Atlantic Philanthropies Director/Employee Designated Gift Program, Cathay Bank, Michael Cheng / Epos Development, Chinese Overseas University, Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou / New York Institute of Culture and the Arts, Con Edison, Crossings TV, Heidi & Jonathan Davis, Exploring the Metropolis, Steven Facey, Kuang-Yu Fong / Chinese Theatre Works, Barbara Garii, The Glow Foundation, Heather Harrison, Raymond D. Jasen, Jim Henson Foundation, Keith Haring Foundation, Ellen Kodadek, Kenneth Koranyi, Nelson Lee / Flushing Bank, Law Offices of Vincent Toomey, James S. Liao, Emily Lin / Lin & Loveall Foundation, Linden Arts Fund for Children, Anita Liu, Louis Armstrong Education Foundation, Lyell Korea, Materials for the Arts, William McClure, NYC & Company Foundation, New York Community Bank Foundation, Northwell Health, Queens Art Education Center / Arthur Liu, Queens College, Queens Courier, Georgiana Reese-Benatti, RuDance / Asian American Dance Sport Corp., Mike Sperendi & Jan Schneider, Vincent Toomey, Mei Ya Tsai, Veronica Tsang, Claire Shulman, Tai & Tony Wang / WAC Lighting, Jay Wegman, Jonathan White, Edwina & Eldwin Wong, Minwen Yang, Hank Yeh, and gifts made in loving memory of Amal Hussain and Irene and Maxwell Seligman. *Support at $500 and up for the 2019 fiscal year is included. About Flushing Town Hall Flushing Town Hall (FTH), a Smithsonian affiliate, presents multi-disciplinary global arts that engage and educate the global communities of Queens and New York City, in order to foster mutual appreciation. As advocates of arts equity since 1979, we support local, immigrant, national, and international artists, developing partnerships and collaborations that enhance our efforts. As a member of New York City's Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), we serve to restore, manage and program the historic 1862 landmark on behalf of the City of New York. FTH celebrates the history of Queens as the home of Jazz, by presenting the finest in Jazz performance. We are committed to arts education and hands-on learning, for the arts-curious, arts enthusiasts, and professional artists. We serve one of the most diverse communities in the world, and strive to uphold the legacy of inclusiveness that has defined our community since the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657. write your comments about the article :: © 2019 Jazz News :: home page |