Make Music New York:
Billy Newman Quintet and Dan Levinson’s Palomar Jazz Band
Friday, June 21, 2019
Oak Grove, Silver Towers
100 Bleecker Street between LaGuardia Place and Mercer Street
Part of Make Music New York, a free, citywide music-making celebration on the first day of summer. Open to the public.
Billy Newman Quintet, Billy Newman (Acoustic guitar), Ben Holmes (Trumpet), Michael Attias (Alto saxophone), Leco Reis (Acoustic bass), Scott Neumann (Drums)
As a leading exponent of the music of Brazil, Billy Newman along with his Quintet offers a panoramic glimpse into Brazilian musical repertoire through the deep-rooted harmonic and rhythmic language of Samba, Jazz, and Choro, highlighting its parallels with jazz improvisation.
Dan Levinson’s Palomar Jazz Band featuring Molly Ryan, Mike Davis (Trumpet), Jim Fryer (Trombone), Dan Levinson (Clarinet/Tenor sax), Art Bailey (Piano), Tal Ronen (Bass), Kevin Dorn (Drums), Molly Ryan (Vocals)
Fronted by world-class reedman Dan Levinson and featuring the enchanting vocalist Molly Ryan, the Palomar Jazz Band brings together the cream of New York City’s flourishing hot jazz scene to blend hot, stomping 1920s jazz with the classy elegance of the 1930s. Put on your dancing shoes as this performance is swing dance-friendly!
Images – Christian Motos