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David Leonhardt Quintet -An Evening of Gershwin (Cocktail Hour Fundraiser)
Fri Sep 24th, 7:00 PM
Tickets: $75 (Only for Cocktail Reception. This does not include a concert ticket)
Fri Sep 24th, 7:00 PM
Tickets: $75 (Only for Cocktail Reception. This does not include a concert ticket)
Support Flushing Town Hall's 2010 Programs! (Drinks & hors d'oeuvres) David Leonhardt's concert comes up after the fundraiser at 8pm. Starts at 7:00 PM.
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September
Fri Sep 24th
David Leonhardt Quintet -An Evening of Gershwin (Cocktail Hour Fundraiser)
Support Flushing Town Hall's 2010 Programs! (Drinks & hors d'oeuvres) David Leonhardt's concert comes up after the fundraiser at 8pm. Starts at 7:00 PM.
Support Flushing Town Hall's 2010 Programs! (Drinks & hors d'oeuvres) David Leonhardt's concert comes up after the fundraiser at 8pm. Starts at 7:00 PM.
Fri Sep 24th
David Leonhardt Quintet - An Evening of Gershwin (Concert)
Legendary pianist and composer David Leonhardt and his Quintet celebrate Gershwin’s birthday weekend. Post-show reception with birthday cake for all (donated by Cascon Baking Company) Starts at 8:00 PM.
Legendary pianist and composer David Leonhardt and his Quintet celebrate Gershwin’s birthday weekend. Post-show reception with birthday cake for all (donated by Cascon Baking Company) Starts at 8:00 PM.
Sat Sep 25th
David Leonhardt - Making Jazz Workshop
For Families: For ages 8 and up; Maximum 30 participants. David Leonhardt will show you how to use rhythm, melody, and improvisation to make your own jazz. Bring an instrument or bring your voice, all levels of musical experience welcome! Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: For ages 8 and up; Maximum 30 participants. David Leonhardt will show you how to use rhythm, melody, and improvisation to make your own jazz. Bring an instrument or bring your voice, all levels of musical experience welcome! Starts at 1:00 PM.
Sat Sep 25th
David Leonhardt Quintet- A Family Friendly Concert
For Families: Get ready to sing, clap, scat and move…here comes the Hip Kids Blues! An entertaining and highly interactive concert guaranteed to make jazz fun and accessible for all ages. Starts at 2:15 PM.
For Families: Get ready to sing, clap, scat and move…here comes the Hip Kids Blues! An entertaining and highly interactive concert guaranteed to make jazz fun and accessible for all ages. Starts at 2:15 PM.
October
Fri Oct 15th
Wycliffe Gordon Sextet - Early Roots of Jazz: Music of the 1920's & 30's
Award winning performer, conductor, composer and educator Wycliffe Gordon performs early jazz before it was called Big Band, Swing and Be-Bop, when the tuba functioned as the bass. Music of Jelly Roll Morton, King Joe Oliver, and Papa Jack Lane. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Award winning performer, conductor, composer and educator Wycliffe Gordon performs early jazz before it was called Big Band, Swing and Be-Bop, when the tuba functioned as the bass. Music of Jelly Roll Morton, King Joe Oliver, and Papa Jack Lane. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Fri Oct 29th
Chembo Corniel- Dancing with the Ancestors
Grammy-nominated, renowned percussionist and conga ensemble leader Chembo Corniel with Ivan Renta, Elio Villafranca, Carlo DeRosa, and Vince Cherico. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Grammy-nominated, renowned percussionist and conga ensemble leader Chembo Corniel with Ivan Renta, Elio Villafranca, Carlo DeRosa, and Vince Cherico. Starts at 8:00 PM.
November
Sat Nov 6th
Vijay Iyer
In collaboration with Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concert Series. One of today’s most acclaimed young American jazz composers and pianists, Vijay Iyer won the Jazz Journalist Association’s 2010 Musician of the Year Award. He will highlight music from his new album “Solo” released in August, 2010. Starts at 7:30 PM.
In collaboration with Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concert Series. One of today’s most acclaimed young American jazz composers and pianists, Vijay Iyer won the Jazz Journalist Association’s 2010 Musician of the Year Award. He will highlight music from his new album “Solo” released in August, 2010. Starts at 7:30 PM.
Fri Nov 19th
NEA Jazz Masters Concert -a Tribute to Benny Powell
NEA Jazz Masters Jimmy Heath, saxophone, Barry Harris, piano, Jim Hall, Guitar, and Curtis Fuller, Trombone, join in concert with David Wong, bass, and Tootie Heath, drums, in a musical tribute to Benny Powell, who played in the Jazz Masters Annual Concert at Flushing Town Hall and passed away in June. Born in New Orleans, Powell was a member of Lionel Hampton’s big band and gained national attention during his 12 years with Count Basie. Starts at 8:00 PM.
NEA Jazz Masters Jimmy Heath, saxophone, Barry Harris, piano, Jim Hall, Guitar, and Curtis Fuller, Trombone, join in concert with David Wong, bass, and Tootie Heath, drums, in a musical tribute to Benny Powell, who played in the Jazz Masters Annual Concert at Flushing Town Hall and passed away in June. Born in New Orleans, Powell was a member of Lionel Hampton’s big band and gained national attention during his 12 years with Count Basie. Starts at 8:00 PM.
December
Sun Dec 5th
Alicia Svigals Trio, A Klezmer Hanukkah Party
For Families: Foot-stomping old-world Jewish fiddle music and rousing Yiddish songs woven through a rich tapestry of Hanukkah tales from 19th century Jewish Eastern Europe. Featuring world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals, Founder of the Klezmatics, Yiddish chanteuse/storyteller Adrienne Cooper, and accordionist Patrick Farrell. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: Foot-stomping old-world Jewish fiddle music and rousing Yiddish songs woven through a rich tapestry of Hanukkah tales from 19th century Jewish Eastern Europe. Featuring world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals, Founder of the Klezmatics, Yiddish chanteuse/storyteller Adrienne Cooper, and accordionist Patrick Farrell. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Fri Dec 10th
The Latin Jazz Coalition: Afro-Cuban Fire, Spiritual Oil, & Greek Cookin'
Critically acclaimed Latin-Jazz Coalition Big Band led by Demetrios Kastaris performs with special guest, master trombonist, Steve Turre. Bouzouki player Theofilos Katechis plays folkloric Greek music with Jazz trumpet virtuoso Yiannis Economides. Making their world debut, Conjunto Kathari plays Gospel Salsa with four Trombones. This concert is made possible in part by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Critically acclaimed Latin-Jazz Coalition Big Band led by Demetrios Kastaris performs with special guest, master trombonist, Steve Turre. Bouzouki player Theofilos Katechis plays folkloric Greek music with Jazz trumpet virtuoso Yiannis Economides. Making their world debut, Conjunto Kathari plays Gospel Salsa with four Trombones. This concert is made possible in part by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts. Starts at 8:00 PM.