The Royal Bopsters
feat. NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan
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Friday, Mar. 9th & Saturday, Mar. 10th
7pm & 9:30 pm shows
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The Royal Bopsters are a jazz vocal quartet composed of NY’s top jazz singers and jazz educators Amy London, Holli Ross, Pete McGuinness and Dylan Pramuk. Their Jazz Forum show features NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan.
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John Pizzarelli Trio
HEAR THE MUSIC
Friday, Mar. 16th & Saturday, Mar. 17th
7 pm shows SOLD OUT both nights
Limited tickets available for 9:30 pm shows
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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, Pizzarelli is one of the most recognizable performers for his interpretations of Jazz standards and romantic ballads.
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Ricky Ford Quartet
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Friday, Mar. 23rd & Saturday, Mar. 24th
7pm & 9:30 pm shows
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As a leader, Ricky Ford has recorded 21 albums and authored a vast repertoire of originals. He is also a unique arranger and conductor. Ford’s weekend at the Jazz Forum will feature the masterful musicians Mark Soskin, piano, Jerome Harris, bass and Barry Altschul, drums.
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Pete Levin & MöBIUS
HEAR THE MUSIC
Friday, Mar. 30th & Saturday, Mar. 31st
7pm & 9:30 pm shows
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As part of New York’s jazz, pop, and electronic music scene since the ‘70s, keyboardist Levin has been a sought-after sideman for film scores, live performances and jazz and pop recordings. The Jazz Forum show features Chris Pasin, trumpet, Nanny Assis, percussion & Lenny White, drums.
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This Weekend
Brazilian Music Sunday
Mar. 11
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Rodrigo Bonelli & Brasil Trio
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Sunday, Mar. 11th
4pm & 6pm shows
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Known for his impeccable groove, sophisticated taste, and stylistic versatility, drummer Rodrigo maintains a busy performing and recording schedule in NYC and across the U.S. His tune, “Ups and Downs” was a finalist in the Jazz category of the USA Songwriting Competition.
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NEW! Starting this Weekend
Sunday Evening Jazz Series
Mar. 11
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Akira Tana & Otonowa Quartet
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Sunday, Mar. 11th
8pm show
(Doors open at 7:30 for dinner/seating and you may stay for both sets beginning at 8 pm.)
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Otonowa, which means “sound circle”, was formed originally to showcase traditional Japanese songs and pop through jazz arrangements. In 2011, the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami in Japan became a crucible for Otonowa, launching these Japanese-American jazz luminaries into touring and recording to raise both funds and spirits for the survivors. Commemorating the seventh anniversary of the disaster, the group meshes their Jazz mastery with their rich cultural roots.
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Brazilian Music Sunday
Mar. 18
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Joe Carter Samba Rio Quartet
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Sunday, Mar. 18th
4pm & 6pm shows
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Guitarist Joe Carter has studied with John Scofield, Sal Salvador and Lee Konitz, and has recorded with Rufus Reid, Lee Konitz and Don Friedman. See Joe Carter Samba Rio Quartet feat. Hendrik Meurkens, Leco Reis and Graciliano Zambonin.
“His show is a gift to those who are tired of the noise and want to listen to music played in a sensitive and intelligent way.” – Chico Nelson, Jornal Do Brasil, Brazil
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Sunday Evening Jazz Series
Mar. 18
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Andrea Brachfeld Quartet
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Sunday, Mar. 18th
8pm show
(Doors open at 7:30 for dinner/seating and you may stay for both sets beginning at 8 pm.)
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Named Best Flute for 2015 by Hot House Jazz Awards, Andrea Brachfeld has performed with Latin Jazz greats including Tito Puente and Paquito D’Rivera and been awarded the Louis Armstrong Award, the Chico O’Farrill Lifetime Achievement Award and the Pionero Award for her contributions to Latin music. Her group at the Jazz Forum will include Bill O’ Connell, piano, Harvie S, bass, Jason Tiemann, drums.
Supported by a grant from Chamber Music America
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Brazilian Music Sunday
Mar. 25
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Richard Boukas & Quarteto Moderno
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Sunday, Mar. 25th
4pm & 6pm shows
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Formed in 2008, Quarteto Moderno features Richard Boukas’s compositions in Brazilian genres including samba, choro, baião, frevo, maracatu, marcha, frêvo, valsa and guarânia. Boukas synergizes these traditional forms with a rich melodic and harmonic vocabulary drawn from jazz and chamber music. The group’s performances showcase a fiery, spontaneous interaction driven by daring improvisations and perpetual rhythmic explorations.
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Sunday Evening Jazz Series
Mar. 25
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Brian Q. Torff & New Duke
HEAR THE MUSIC
Sunday, Mar. 25th
4pm & 6pm shows
8pm show
(Doors open at 7:30 for dinner/seating and you may stay for both sets beginning at 8 pm.)
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Brian Q. Torff is a renowned bassist, composer, author and educator. His current project New Duke is an acclaimed eight-piece band that performs Torff’s updated arrangements of Duke Ellington’s music. See Brian Q. Torff & New Duke feat. Darryl Tookes, vocals, Jamie Finegan, trumpet and flugelhorn, Rick Sadlon, alto sax and flute, Steve Moran, tenor, soprano, and baritone saxes and clarinet, John Fumasoli, trombone, Dave Childs, piano and keyboards, Brian Torff, bass and harmonica, and Greg Burrows, drums at the Jazz Forum.
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Monthly Open Jam Session
2nd Sunday of Each Month
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NEXT SESSION:
Sunday, April 8th
8-10 pm
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Come and play with professional, avocational and student musicians. If you just want to hear who’s coming up on the scene, come swing by! Led by pianist David Janeway Trio feat. Frank Tate, bass and Chuck Zeuren, drums.
$10 to listen or $5 to play
Tickets available at the door
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Presenting Sponsor
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