Christian Sands is only 28 years old, but he’s been playing piano for the past 27 years and has a couple of Grammy Award nominations under his belt, including Best Latin Jazz Piano Solo. Wynton Marsalis named him a “jazz star of the future,” and he’s enjoyed a position in Christian McBride’s trio for the last several years. He takes a fresh look at the entire language of jazz: stride, swing, bebop, progressive, fusion, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban. See the Christian Sands Trio feat. Christian Sands, piano, Noah Jackson, bass and Ryan Sands, drums at the Jazz Forum on Feb. 2 & 3 at 7 & 9 pm both nights!
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Friday, Feb. 2nd & Saturday, Feb. 3rd
7pm & 9pm shows
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“Jazz guitar is alive and well in New York City, thanks to ‘Strings Attached’ — don’t miss them!” —Jon Herington, Steely Dan
Strings Attached features four of New York City’s premier six-string jazz masters — Vic Juris, Mark Whitfield, Joe Cohn, Jack Wilkins, with Andy McKee, bass and David F. Gibson, drums. They join forces as Strings Attached for a uniquely spectacular show at the Jazz Forum on Feb. 9 & 10 at 7 & 9 pm both nights!
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Friday, Feb. 9th & Saturday, Feb. 10th
7pm & 9pm shows
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Valentine’s Day at Jazz Forum!
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Roseanna Vitro & Clarity feat. Sara Caswell
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Valentine’s Day Special! Jazz Forum is proud to present, Vocalist Roseanna Vitro and her Grammy Nominated group featuring arranger and pianist, Mark Soskin, known for his work with the great Sonny Rollins, bassist, Dean Johnson, drummer Tim Horner and Downbeat favorite and Grammy Nominated soloist this season, Sara Caswell.
The group has toured extensively and enjoyed rave reviews extolling the blend of Vitro’s penchant for telling stories with her crystal clear alto voice, paired with the pristine beautify of Sara Caswell’s violin playing. Come hear Roseanna Vitro and her group Clarity perform love songs on February 14th! Doors open at 6 pm for dinner/seating and you may stay for both sets at 7 & 8:30 pm. Special valentines day deal – two sets for one ticket price!
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Wednesday, Feb. 14th
Doors open at 6 pm for dinner seating and you may stay for both sets at 7 & 8:30 pm.
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With his formative years rooted in both classical and jazz traditions, Wallace Roney was mentored by Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis. He went on to earn a GRAMMY® for his work on A Tribute to Miles, in collaboration with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Tony Williams, and Ron Carter. An alumnus of Art Blakey’s big band and the Jazz Messengers, Roney has achieved movie credits in addition to an impressive collection of albums as both leader and sideman. See the Wallace Roney Quintet feat. Wallace Roney, trumpet, Curtis Lundy, bass, Emilio Modeste, tenor sax, Oscar Williams, piano and Kojo Roney, drums on Feb. 16 & 17 at 7 & 9 pm both nights!
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Friday, Feb. 16th & Saturday, Feb. 17th
7pm & 9pm shows
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Wesley Amorim, a guitarist, composer, and arranger from São Paulo, Brazil, started his musical journey at the age of 11 years old. At 17, he began playing and recording professionally using a wide range of music genres, from Brazilian to jazz, rock, pop, and gospel. He has performed in Broadway musicals, including Jesus Christ Super Star and The Lion King, and with countless artists. Amorim recently moved to the US and has already shared the stage with renowned artists, including Alcione, Oriente Lopez, Luiz Simas, Nanny Assis, Leo Maia, Arthur Lipner, Gene Perla, Eleanor Dubinski, Jackie Ribas, Vanessa Falabela, Itaiguara Brandão, Maurício Zottarelli, and others. See Wesley Amorim Quartet on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 4 & 6 pm!
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Sunday, Feb. 4th
4pm & 6pm shows
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Monthly Open Jam Session
First Sunday of the month, 8pm-11pm
Next Session: This Sunday, February 4th
Enjoy watching the Super Bowl on our widescreen tv, while playing pool at the jam session!
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. Frank Tate on bass and Chuck Zeuren on drums. The price is $10 to listen or $5 to play. Tickets available at the door. Come swing by!
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Paul Meyers & Cidinho Teixeira: Brazilian Express!
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Brazil Express is a fantastic quartet featuring the amazing Brazilian pianist Cidinho Teixeira and Paul Meyers on guitar, with a stellar rhythm section of Greg Jones on bass and Vanderlei Pereira. See Brazil Express on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 4 & 6 pm!
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Sunday, Feb. 11th
4pm & 6pm shows
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Matt King’s Monk in Brazil
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Matt King is a pianist, organist, vocalist, composer, arranger and producer based in the NYC area. His latest recording as a leader, “Monk In Brazil”, features the iconic compositions of jazz legend Thelonious Monk, arranged by King in various Brazilian genres. See Matt King at the Jazz Forum on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 4 & 6 pm!
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Sunday, Feb. 18th
4pm & 6pm shows
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