Upcoming shows & Events
- WhoNY Comedy Series - Corey Rodrigues & Tony Deyo
- DateFebruary 25, 2012
- Time8:00pm
- Fee$15
Corey Rodrigues
For the past few years, Corey Rodrigues has been racking up comedy competition victories around New England. Once you see him on stage you'll see why. Corey's conversational storytelling tone puts audience members at ease and then, when their guard is down, he pummels them with punch lines. Rodrigues combines comedy from his own life and the lives of those around him. Mix that with a hilarious point of view and he's able to talk about just about anything.
Within his first year of performing stand-up, he led his own show at Boston's well-known Beantown Comedy Vault where he started Wicked Wednesdays. In 2008 he was the winner of the Catch a New Rising Star comedy competition. In 2009 he was a semi-finalist in the New York Comedy Contest. He played a major role in R&B singer Samson’s music video, appeared in a pair of Sam Adams Commercials and a variety of cable television shows. In 2010 Corey was a semi-finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival and this year he was the winner of The Funniest Comic in New England Contest.
Tony Deyo
Tony Deyo is a rarity in the comedy world - clean AND funny. He has performed at clubs, colleges, and festivals around the country including the prestigious HBO Aspen Comedy Festival. Deyo is known for his sharp, quick material that is suitable for nearly any audience. He was recently named one of the year’s best by the New York Post, and has been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show.
- WhoRandy Brecker
- DateMarch 3, 2012
- Time7:00pm
- Fee$22 advance, $25 day of show
Randy Brecker has been shaping the sound of Jazz, R&B and Rock for more than four decades. His trumpet and flugelhorn performances have graced hundreds of albums by a wide range of artists from James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen and Parliament-Funkadelic to Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, David Sanborn, Jaco Pastorius, Horace Silver and Frank Zappa, not to mention the genre-defining Jazz-Rock unit with his late brother Michael, the Brecker Brothers. As a composer, performer and in-demand Yamaha clinician, Randy Brecker continues to influence and inspire young musicians around the world. Joining Randy will be regional Jazzmen bassist John Menegon, drummer David Calarco, and guitarist Matt Finck.
Special guest Italian native Ada Rovatti started playing saxophone in Boston where she was working in Big Bands with guest artists such as: Phil Woods, Lee Konitz, Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker. She has performed in important festivals such as JVC in NYC Rochester Jazz Festival, IAJE, Detroit Jazz Fest, Montreal Jazz Fest appearing and performing with an impressive and diverse list of artists and bands such as: Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Miroslav Vitous, John McLaughlin, Anne Ducros, Bob Mintzer, Victor Bailey, Rodney Holmes, Joanne Brackeen, Tony Levin and many others. In addition to her musical expertise Ada appeared in the movie ‘Mona Lisa Smile’ featuring Julia Roberts. She also happens to be married to Mr. Brecker.
Press Quotes
"Ada Rovatti is a fluent post-bop tenor and soprano saxophonist with attractive sounds on her instruments, a creative improvising style, and plenty of spirit.” - All Music Guide
"...Rovatti's warm-toned confidence must surely light up the stage whenever she is in town. Magical.” All About Jazz USA
www.randybrecker.com
www.adarovatti.com
www.myspace.com/adarovatti
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- WhoRandy Brecker
- DateMarch 3, 2012
- Time9:30pm
- Fee$22 advance, $25 day of show
Randy Brecker has been shaping the sound of Jazz, R&B and Rock for more than four decades. His trumpet and flugelhorn performances have graced hundreds of albums by a wide range of artists from James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen and Parliament-Funkadelic to Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, David Sanborn, Jaco Pastorius, Horace Silver and Frank Zappa, not to mention the genre-defining Jazz-Rock unit with his late brother Michael, the Brecker Brothers. As a composer, performer and in-demand Yamaha clinician, Randy Brecker continues to influence and inspire young musicians around the world. Joining Randy will be regional Jazzmen bassist John Menegon, drummer David Calarco and guitarist Matt Finck.
Special guest Italian native Ada Rovatti started playing saxophone in Boston where she was working in Big Bands with guest artists such as: Phil Woods, Lee Konitz, Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker. She has performed in important festivals such as JVC in NYC Rochester Jazz Festival, IAJE, Detroit Jazz Fest, Montreal Jazz Fest appearing and performing with an impressive and diverse list of artists and bands such as: Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Miroslav Vitous, John McLaughlin, Anne Ducros, Bob Mintzer, Victor Bailey, Rodney Holmes, Joanne Brackeen, Tony Levin and many others. In addition to her musical expertise Ada appeared in the movie ‘Mona Lisa Smile’ featuring Julia Roberts. She also happens to be married to Mr. Brecker.
Press Quotes
"Ada Rovatti is a fluent post-bop tenor and soprano saxophonist with attractive sounds on her instruments, a creative improvising style, and plenty of spirit.” - All Music Guide
"...Rovatti's warm-toned confidence must surely light up the stage whenever she is in town. Magical.” All About Jazz USA
www.randybrecker.com
www.adarovatti.com
www.myspace.com/adarovatti
View the 'March Madness for Jazz' flyer!
- WhoTS Ensemble Fan Appreciation Night
- DateMarch 10, 2012
- Time8:30pm
- Fee$5
Come Rock it Out with the TS Ensemble on Fan Appreciation Night at the Van Dyck! Tickets can be purchased at the door the evening of March 10th! Come down for a great night of music and dancing!
- WhoJason Marsalis Vibes Band
- DateMarch 16, 2012
- Time7:00pm
- Fee$23 advance, $26 day of show
Since 2000, Jason has been a mainstay on the New Orleans scene as a bandleader from the vibraphone chair. These groups have performed at Snug Harbor, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, The Jazz Playhouse, and The Satchmo Summerfest. Jason has also appeared at many of the foremost jazz venues through the US and Canada, and has toured Europe on the summer festival scene. His playing is unique; drawing from a wide range of influences, Jason performs original music as well as many hidden gems in the jazz literature and beyond.
As a drummer, Marsalis collaborates frequently with his brothers Delfeayo and Branford, in addition to Marcus Roberts and Ellis Marsalis. When he is not filling the drum chairs in these groups, Jason performs as a vibraphonist with his own quartet, and with musicians such as former Harry Connick drummer Shannon Powell, Irvin Mayfield, and others.
“The youngest son of the Marsalis family, the drummer Jason Marsalis makes infrequent…self-produced records that are always worth hearing…Jazz often wants to be acceptably cool. Here there’s a sense of an excellent musician trying out something risky without embarrassment.”
-Ben Ratliff, New York Times, July 2009
View the 'March Madness for Jazz' flyer!
- WhoJason Marsalis Vibes Band
- DateMarch 16, 2012
- Time9:30pm
- Fee$23 advance, $26 day of show
Since 2000, Jason has been a mainstay on the New Orleans scene as a bandleader from the vibraphone chair. These groups have performed at Snug Harbor, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, The Jazz Playhouse, and The Satchmo Summerfest. Jason has also appeared at many of the foremost jazz venues through the US and Canada, and has toured Europe on the summer festival scene. His playing is unique; drawing from a wide range of influences, Jason performs original music as well as many hidden gems in the jazz literature and beyond.
As a drummer, Marsalis collaborates frequently with his brothers Delfeayo and Branford, in addition to Marcus Roberts and Ellis Marsalis. When he is not filling the drum chairs in these groups, Jason performs as a vibraphonist with his own quartet, and with musicians such as former Harry Connick drummer Shannon Powell, Irvin Mayfield, and others.
“The youngest son of the Marsalis family, the drummer Jason Marsalis makes infrequent…self-produced records that are always worth hearing…Jazz often wants to be acceptably cool. Here there’s a sense of an excellent musician trying out something risky without embarrassment.”
-Ben Ratliff, New York Times, July 2009
View the 'March Madness for Jazz' flyer!
- WhoAllan Holdsworth Band
- DateMarch 24, 2012
- Time7:00pm
- Fee$25 advance, $28 day of show
Allan Holdsworth guitar
Jimmy Haslip bass
Virgil Donati drums
Allan Holdsworth is one of the 20th century's most prominent guitarists. He is one of a handful of musicians who has consistently proven himself as an innovator in between and within the worlds of rock and jazz music. Despite the uncompromising nature of Holdsworth's predominantly genre-defying solo projects, he's no stranger to all-star jazz festival line-ups or large venue rock audiences. Musician Magazine placed Holdsworth in the top 10 of their 100 greatest guitarists of all time. An inductee of Guitar Player Magazine's Hall of Fame, Holdsworth is a five-time winner in their readers' poll. He’s a complete musician revered by peers including Pat Metheny and John McLaughlin. Holdsworth has always been a much sought-after guitarist, but it was with the release his own albums that the depth of his personal language - and a conception for the guitar as an instrument that breathes with a voice-like expressiveness - became crystal clear.
Jimmy Haslip is bassist and a founding member of the fusion band Yellowjackets. He is also member of Blues For Tony Band featuring Holdsworth, Alan Pasqua and Chad Wackerman and is well known as Grammy winning producer and muician. Haslip has also worked with many renowned rock, pop, jazz and fusion artists, such as Bruce Hornsby, Rita Coolidge, Gino Vannelli, Kiss, Tommy Bolin, Marilyn Scott, Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Donald Fagen and Anita Baker.
Virgil Donati is well known progressive metal, rock and jazz-fusion drummer who currently performs with the fusion band PLANET X. Born in Australia and currently living in Los Angeles. Virgil Donati was voted Nr. 1 clinician of the year by the readers of the popular drummer magazine Modern Drummer. He has performed with Steve Vai, Scott henderson, Frank Gambale, Derek Sherinian, Steve Walsh, Tribal Tech, Mick Jagger, Joshn Stone, Melissa Etheridge and more.
View the 'March Madness for Jazz' flyer!
- WhoAllan Holdsworth Band
- DateMarch 24, 2012
- Time9:30pm
- Fee$25 advance, $28 day of show
Allan Holdsworth guitar
Jimmy Haslip bass
Virgil Donati drums
Allan Holdsworth is one of the 20th century's most prominent guitarists. He is one of a handful of musicians who has consistently proven himself as an innovator in between and within the worlds of rock and jazz music. Despite the uncompromising nature of Holdsworth's predominantly genre-defying solo projects, he's no stranger to all-star jazz festival line-ups or large venue rock audiences. Musician Magazine placed Holdsworth in the top 10 of their 100 greatest guitarists of all time. An inductee of Guitar Player Magazine's Hall of Fame, Holdsworth is a five-time winner in their readers' poll. He’s a complete musician revered by peers including Pat Metheny and John McLaughlin. Holdsworth has always been a much sought-after guitarist, but it was with the release his own albums that the depth of his personal language - and a conception for the guitar as an instrument that breathes with a voice-like expressiveness - became crystal clear.
Jimmy Haslip is bassist and a founding member of the fusion band Yellowjackets. He is also member of Blues For Tony Band featuring Holdsworth, Alan Pasqua and Chad Wackerman and is well known as Grammy winning producer and muician. Haslip has also worked with many renowned rock, pop, jazz and fusion artists, such as Bruce Hornsby, Rita Coolidge, Gino Vannelli, Kiss, Tommy Bolin, Marilyn Scott, Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Donald Fagen and Anita Baker.
Virgil Donati is well known progressive metal, rock and jazz-fusion drummer who currently performs with the fusion band PLANET X. Born in Australia and currently living in Los Angeles. Virgil Donati was voted Nr. 1 clinician of the year by the readers of the popular drummer magazine Modern Drummer. He has performed with Steve Vai, Scott henderson, Frank Gambale, Derek Sherinian, Steve Walsh, Tribal Tech, Mick Jagger, Joshn Stone, Melissa Etheridge and many more.
View the 'March Madness for Jazz' flyer!
- WhoKeith Pray CD Release Party
- DateMarch 31, 2012
- Time7:00pm
- Fee$10
Come help us celebrate the release of Keith Pray’s new recording Confluence on the ARC label. Keith brings in his quartet featuring selections from the release. The Quartet is Keith Pray-sax, Peter Tomlinson-piano, Lou Pappas-bass and Jeff “Siege” Siegel-drums
ARC recording artist Keith Pray, has become a dominant presence on New York’s Capital District jazz scene. His style, deeply rooted in the masters of the past while having clearly developed into a style of his own, is quite engaging. Returning to the Capital Region in 2006 following a lengthy tenure in New York City, Keith can be seen performing regularly around the region with the many projects he leads. Pray has taught saxophone at SUNY Oneonta, arranging and jazz history at Schenectady County Community College is currently the director of the Proctors Summer Jazz Institute and teaches instrumental music in the Schenectady City School District. He has shared the stage with hundreds of gifted performers including: Paul Anka, The Temptations, Ray Vega, Jerry Weldon, Mark Vinci and many others. Pray’s unique style and experiences has allowed him to perform and record across the spectrum of today’s music including performances on: ABC’s Good Morning America and The View, Food Networks Food Nation, The Freihofer’s Jazz Festival, Albany’s Riverfront Jazz Festival as well as many others.
Peter Tomlinson is a sought after pianist who has a soft touch and distinct style. He has worked with many award winning artists including albums with Grammy Award winner Jay Ungar, “The Lover’s Waltz”, performances with Ron Carter, Hubert Laws, Laurel Masse, jazz tap legend Honi Coles, and singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant. Peter has also performed with Dick Oatts, Dave Douglas and Jimmy Cobb. Jazz Times Magazine says, “He’s talented, lyrical, imaginative, and swinging- all the necessary attributes of a fine pianist.” Peter’s 2003 album, “For Evans’ Sake”, is a duo with guitarist Peter Einhorn. Jim Hall wrote “ It’s amazing… I loved it!.”
Lou Pappas is a gifted bassist who has peformed around the U.S. with many notable musicians including: Byron Stripling, Clair Fischer, David Liebman, Michael Brecker, Steve Turre, James Williams and fellow bassist John Clayton. He was a longtime member of the United States Military Academy “Jazz Nights” and regularly conducts workshops and master classes, including appearances at the 1996 IAJE convention, the International Society of Bassists conventions in 2001, 2003 and 2005, the New York State Music Teachers Convention
Drummer and composer Jeff "Siege" Siegel is a veteran of the New York Jazz Scene and has worked with a virtual "who's who" of artists. A member of the Sir Roland Hanna Trio from 1994-'99, Siegel's diverse career has also led him to perform and/or record with legends such as Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Shiela Jordan, Helen Merrill, Mose Allison and many more