One location. Many arts.
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Nov 1-24, W-F, 7:30pm |
Sat & Sun, 2pm | ($30-45)
A
brand-new theatrical song cycle about six mixed-up strangers in a room, on an
inner quest to feel “something like okay.” Featuring the delightful music
and lyrics of acclaimed NYC-based writer Daniel Maté, winner of the 2013 Kleban
Prize for Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyrics
Rock
'n' roll for your bluesy soul. Leaving Florida
twenty years ago for a blues music career in Europe,
Tomcat’s sound and style is unique but still solidly BLUES. Known for his
particular guitar phrasing and percussive rhythm style, Blake learned the blues
by direct transmission from one of the great pre-war bluesmen, Henry Townsend.
Today, Tomcat prefers to write and record his own music in which he doesn’t
hesitate to mix his countless influences: Blues, Country, Rockabilly, Soul… all
with a European flavor. He is back from France
and this is his only Florida
east-coast show and it is one you don’t want to miss.
Vitali
Imereli's playing is a true joy to experience. He is a virtuoso in
both classical and jazz genres and has performed at concert halls and festivals
throughout Europe such as the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland and the North Sea Jazz
Festival in The Netherlands. Vitali has performed with and gained
the admiration of jazz greats such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Benny Golson, Larry
Coryell, Olli Soikkeli, Howard Alden, James Carter and he is quickly been
recognized by many as the world’s best gypsy jazz violinist. A former
Soviet Union expatriate, now living in Finland, Vitali’s talent was
recognized at the young age of 5. His early influences include the great
Stephane Grappelli and the classical masters. His playing is renowned for
it’s energetic and lyrical style, beautiful phrasing, blistering technique, and
his impeccable delivery. “Europe’s #1
Jazz Violinist” begins his American tour here at the Arts Garage. Come
join us for this special engagement of this violin phenomenon that has taken Europe by storm.
"Not
only has he mastered an instrument that has catapulted only a handful of
players to the forefront of modern jazz - but he has done so in a way that
transcends mere technique and establishes him as a unique and adventurous
musical voice." San Francisco Bay Guardian
Award
winning virtuoso vibraphonist Joe Locke is widely considered to be one of the
major voices of his instrument. Voted the #1 vibist in DownBeat
Magazine's Critic's Poll and three time winner of the prestigious "Mallet
Player of the Year" award from the Jazz Journalists Association, Joe has
recorded and performed with a diverse range of notable musicians including
Grover Washington Jr, Kenny Barron, Eddie Henderson, Cecil Taylor, Dianne
Reeves, Ron Carter, and The Beastie Boys. Joe’s creativity and energetic
style never fail to captivate his audiences. "In the select group of
contemporary vibes players, Locke has claims to head the list."
Joe
Locke's masterclass will begin with an introduction and a look at his personal
background and experiences as a musician. The main body of the
masterclass will be divided into two main sections: the first half of the
workshop will explore improvisation techniques and approaches; the second
half will be geared toward vibraphone and mallet instrument performance
techniques. This is a chance to gain some valuable insight directly from
one of the top jazz musicians of our day. Afterwards there will be a question
and answer period followed by an opportunity for autographs and photos.
Approximately 90 minutes
“the
Godfather of Fusion” Down Beat Magazine.
“a
true pioneer of rock-jazz fusion” New
York Times
Larry Coryell is one of the world’s acknowledged guitar masters.
Hailed by his legion of fans as one of “the guitar gods” in the late
1970s, With more than 70 albums to his credit, Larry has toured and
recorded with elite musicians like Jack Bruce, Jimmy Webb, the 5th Dimension,
Charles Mingus, Billy Cobham, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Randy and Michael
Brecker to name a few. Larry is a “true renaissance musician who
excels at all styles of playing”. His early influences were Chet Atkins,
Chuck Berry, and Wes Montgomery but soon after arriving in New York City in
1965, Larry emerged as a profound music prophet who merged rock, jazz, eastern modes
and scales, and free-form, improv-flashing classical riffs. He quickly
became one of the most in demand guitarists in rock, jazz, and all musical
genres. Larry has also published several highly regarded guitar books and
videos and he continues to perform worldwide. Don’t miss this opportunity
to hear one of the true masters of guitar.
Singer-songwriter
Bell plays
guitar, ukulele and piano and is the front man and bandleader of the
all-American, all original Bellevue Cadillac, whose sound is a unique blend
that Rolling Stone coined "Jazz, gospel, blues and soul, swing on top of
rock & roll."
Bellevue's music has
appeared in major motion pictures like Me, Myself and Irene, Shallow Hal, and
Delta Rising along with TV shows The Sopranos, Ed, and Sex and the City. To
date, Bellevue Cadillac has collaborated with Duke Ellington, Sammy Davis Jr.,
Ray Charles, James Brown, and Tito Puente. The group has appeared in cover
stories in Rolling Stone, Jazziz, Blues Review, and People magazines.
"..
Boston's
Bellevue Cadillac is one of the best two bands coming out of this new musical
genre"-Rolling Stone
CNN
Hails Bellevue Cadillac as "... the band to watch ... one day you may see
these guys in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame"- CNN
"If
you could have anyone in the world play at your wedding who would it be? Tony
Bennett, Billy Joel, Elton John, well JFK Jr. chose this band.... Bellevue
Cadillac and now we see why...."- People
Magazine
“Bellevue
Cadillac proves that you don't need record company support to create national
attention and recognition. They've toured nationally and internationally, had their
music in television shows, and major motion pictures.... the baby boomer band
that could and still can!”- Billboard
"Equally
gifted as a player and a singer, and doing both with no-holds-power, Stritch is
not afraid to dazzle!" -- London
Times
The
Arts Garage Cabaret Series continues with Grammy-Winning composer, famed
musical director, and incomparable performer, Billy Stritch. He is truly
a vocalist and jazz pianist of extraordinary range and sophistication.
Billy breathes new life into the Great American Songbook, all the while
bringing an easy sense of humor and showmanship to his performances.
Elegant
and refined vibraphonist/percussionist Tucker returns with his globe-spanning
ensemble to present an audiophile’s dream of high-minded jazz tinged with basement
soul and glossed with street sophistication.
7pm FREE Swing Dance Class with Izzy Shniadoski, the director of Swing Affair
If you're a beginner or just need a refresher - Come early - it's FREE
8pm SWING ALL STARS featuring LeNard Rutledge
The Arts Garage dance floor comes to life this Sunday with the high-energy, finger-poppin’, high-steppin’ Swing All Stars. Bring your dancing shoes and swing the night away or just sit back and enjoy the show. This performance at the Arts Garage will feature the smooth soulful voice of LeNard Rutledge, Brenda Alford, Jesse Jones Jr., piano virtuoso Mike Gerber, swinging bassist Paul Shewchuk, and Kevin Campfield driving the band on drums and vocals.
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