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Hillstone Silvana Saxophonist Michael Veal and I have been working on a duo project playing compositions by the great jazz composer Sun Ra. Come explore the spaceways, bad and beautiful with us! Jazz at the Kitano $15 cover & $15 food/drink minimum, reservations suggested 212-885-7119 Singer Ellynne Rey’s latest CD “A Little Moonlight” was recorded at my studio, Benny’s Wash n’ Dry and was produced by Paul Beaudry. Join us as we perform selections from the record and some new music at this lovely mid-torn venue that has great sushi and tasty libations. Ellynne Rey (vocals), BP (piano), Cameron Brown (bass), WIllard B Dyson Jr (drums) Hillstone Hillstone Sorry folks- I won’t be at Hillstone tonight as I’m feeling under the weather. I’ll be back next Friday with the Gregory Ryan Trio. See you then. (Greg will be playing there as usual from 6-10pm with Manuel Valera pno) and Alex Kautz (dr), so feel free to stop by.) The Living Room Dance off the cold with The Loyales, a party band I play with that NY Magazine called “A living, breathing jukebox, full of expertly curated 45s.” Our playlist includes classic soul, Stax and Motown, classic country and bluegrass, vintage reggae and some choice 80’s favorites. We rarely showcase in public- mostly we play hipster weddings and swanky corporate parties. So come join us at the new Living Room in Williamsburg and shake a tail feather with us! Baby Soda (prohibition-era jazz charmers) open the show. We hit at 9pm. Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1 Wanna hear a fantastic young soul singer? I thought so. Come to this after-work gig to check out Hannah. This 17 year-old sensation has the chops, but also the taste to really do justice to both her original tunes and a choice selection of R&B classics. Nice! 55 Bar Improvised grooves, melodies and textures fearlessly led by Anthony Pinciotti (dr) with BP (keys), Gary Wang (bs) and more, TBA. Hillstone Hillstone Billie's Black Head Uptown for some tasty soul food at this trio hit with swinger “Cook” Boadnax on drums and Lonnie Plaxico on bass. The Living Room Milton writes original songs that somehow seem like classic songs that you’ve known your whole life. They make perfect sense to my aesthetic and I love playing with him. He’s doing his annual February Wed. residency at the Living Room (now in Williamsburg, Brooklyn). I’ll be joining him only for this one Wed- so do come hang! Milton- vox/gtr, Julia Joseph- bvox, Martin Kearton- gtr, BP- keys, Jeff Eyrich- bass, Robert Weiss- drms. Hillstone Hillstone Ossining Library Tony Jefferson (vocals), BP (piano), Rusty Holloway (bass), Cook Broadnax (drums) The Good Room Due to matters beyond my control, this gig has been CANCELLED. We’ll be paying at the Good Room sometime in March. Hillstone Hillstone Hillstone The Good Room Fearlessly led by drummer Anthony Pinciotti, Green Lotus Project is a collective of like-minded musicians who get together to create spontaneous grooves, melodies atmospheres and textures. We’ll be in residency Tuesday nights at a sweet new club in Greenpoint called The Good Room. Join us for an evening of booty-shaking groovy instrumental music in one of NYC’s up-and-coming neighborhoods. Hillstone The Good Room Fearlessly led by drummer Anthony Pinciotti, Green Lotus Project is a collective of like-minded musicians who get together to create spontaneous grooves, melodies atmospheres and textures. We’ll be in residency Tuesday nights at a sweet new club in Greenpoint called The Good Room. Join us for an evening of booty-shaking groovy instrumental music in one of NYC’s up-and-coming neighborhoods. Hillstone The Good Room Fearlessly led by drummer Anthony Pinciotti, Green Lotus Project is a collective of like-minded musicians who get together to create spontaneous grooves, melodies atmospheres and textures. We’ll be in residency Tuesday nights at a sweet new club in Greenpoint called The Good Room. Join us for an evening of booty-shaking groovy instrumental music in one of NYC’s up-and-coming neighborhoods. Hillstone 55 Bar KJ Denhert (vox, guitar), BP (keys), Jim Whitney (bass) & TBA (drms) The Good Room Fearlessly led by drummer Anthony Pinciotti, Green Lotus Project is a collective of like-minded musicians who get together to create spontaneous grooves, melodies atmospheres and textures. We’ll be in residency Tuesday nights at a sweet new club in Greenpoint called The Good Room. Join us for an evening of booty-shaking groovy instrumental music in one of NYC’s up-and-coming neighborhoods. Hillstone Silvana Saxophonist Michael Veal and I have been working on a duo project playing compositions by the great jazz composer Sun Ra. Come explore the spaceways, bad and beautiful with us! PS 130, 4th Floor Auditorium The PS 130 PTA Music Festival Committee is proud to present the first annual PS 130 Music Festival, a concert to benefit music education at PS 130. Come support a great cause while you enjoy a great evening of music performed by PS 130 Parent Musicians. The show will feature diverse musical styles that represent some of our community’s cultural diversity including Latin, Appalachian, Jazz, Rock and R&B. $10 suggested donation Hillstone Hillstone The Classon Social Club Free, suggested donation $10 Join us at this beautiful new Prospect Heights, Brooklyn venue for music, dinner and drinks as we funk our way through John’s original jams. The food is tasty and the vibe is warm and inviting. John Cabán (guitar), BP (keys) & Anthony Pinciotti (drums). Hillstone Hillstone Hillstone Hillstone The Bitter End Everybody loves Bill Withers. But if you’re like me, there are some “deep-cut” BW songs you might not know. And, with his notoriously low profile in the scene, he hasn’t performed live in decades. The Bill Withers Project seeks to present Wither’s music in a modern, straightforward context that let’s the man’s songs and classic arrangements shine without unnecessary adornment. Put simply, we’ve assembled a list of Bill’s hits and some lesser-known gems and a group of NYC’s funkiest cats are going to deliver them to you in the comfort of the Bitter End. Singer/guitarist Irving Louis Latin is one of NYC’s true blues & soul treasures and the rest of us are no slouches either. Irving Louis Latin (vocals/guitar), Al Street (guitar), BP (keys), Andy Hess (bass), Ethan Eubanks (drums/MD) Hillstone The Rose Bar at the Plaza Hotel Swinging Jazz and Standards in a swanky hotel-bar setting featuring Kat Gang (vocals), BP (keys), Phil Palombi (bass), Tim Bulkley (drums) Hillstone Hillstone Bar Chord Yup. It’s time for some good ole’ fashioned country music, right here in my neighborhood, no less, with the old friend Hope Debates and her band North 40. We’ll play some classic country favorites, plus some 70’s soft rock and a few of Hope’s original songs. It’ll be a right-nice evening, so come on by, you hear? Hope Debates (vocals), Bennett Paster (keys), Jim Whitney (bass) & Diego Voglino (drums/bv) Hillstone Hillstone Hillstone Hillstone Hillstone 55 Bar Take a trip back in time to the glory days of 70’s AM and 80’s Soft-Rock radio with us. The playlist includes hits made famous by Gerry Rafferty, Alan Parsons, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, The Who, Olivia Newton John, Carly Simon, Todd Rundgren, Michael Jackson, CSN, Michael McDonald and more! Anthony Pinciotti (dr) with Joel Frahm (sax), BP (keys), Gary Wang (bs) and Victoria Lecta Cave (vox) Hillstone Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1 Wanna hear a fantastic young soul singer? I thought so. Come to this after-work gig to check out Hannah. This 17 year-old sensation has the chops, but also the taste to really do justice to both her original tunes and a choice selection of R&B classics. Nice! Hannah Gill (vox), Brad Hammonds (gtr/MD), BP (keys), Matias Kunzli (dr) The Bitter End Everybody loves Bill Withers. But if you’re like me, there are some “deep-cut” BW songs you might not know. And, with his notoriously low profile in the scene, he hasn’t performed live in decades. Still Bill seeks to present Wither’s music in a modern, straightforward context that let’s the man’s songs and classic arrangements shine without unnecessary adornment. Put simply, we’ve assembled a list of Bill’s hits and some lesser-known gems and a group of NYC’s funkiest cats are going to deliver them to you in the comfort of the Bitter End. Singer/guitarist Irving Louis Lattin is one of NYC’s true blues & soul treasures and the rest of us are no slouches either. Irving Louis Lattin (vocals/guitar), Al Street (guitar), BP (keys), Andy Hess (bass), Ethan Eubanks (drums/MD) Hillstone Hillstone Hillstone Birdland Live Radio Taping of: This is Cabaret – with hostess Ann Hampton Callaway Recasting cabaret as an emotionally engaging experience rather than a place, host Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates intimate performances and heartfelt songs from a variety of genres: jazz, Broadway, folk , singer-songwriter, the blues, and more…. With guests: Curtis Stigers & Christine Ebersole. BP (piano), Martin Wind (bs), Tim Horner (dr) $30 plus a $10 food/drink minimum. Click here for tickets. Hillstone 55 Bar Take a trip back in time to the glory days of 70’s AM and 80’s Soft-Rock radio with us. The playlist includes hits made famous by Gerry Rafferty, Alan Parsons, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, The Who, Olivia Newton John, Carly Simon, Todd Rundgren, Michael Jackson, CSN, Michael McDonald and more! Anthony Pinciotti (dr) with Joel Frahm (sax), BP (keys), Pete McCann (gtr), Gary Wang (bs) and Victoria Lecta Cave and Carolyn Leonhart (vox) Hillstone Hillstone Hillstone Hillstone 55 Bar Take a trip back in time to the glory days of 70’s AM and 80’s Soft-Rock radio with us. The playlist includes hits made famous by Gerry Rafferty, Alan Parsons, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, The Who, Olivia Newton John, Carly Simon, Todd Rundgren, Michael Jackson, CSN, Michael McDonald and more! Anthony Pinciotti (dr) with Teddy Kumpel (gtr), BP (keys), Gary Wang (bs) and Victoria Lecta Cave and Carolyn Leonhart (vox) Hillstone Hillstone Hillstone Shapeshifter Lab Join us at Brooklyn’s coolest project room Shapeshifter Lab for an evening of original music by bassist/composer Jim Whitney. Jim’s broad-based instrumental music incorporates elements of jazz, rock, twelve-tone composition and the avant grade. We recently recorded a set of his tunes at the Bunker Studio; this’ll be our first time playing these tunes live. Come Join us. Elie Messias’ band plays second. Jim Whitney (bs/composer), Nate Radley (gtr), BP (pno/rhodes), Eric Halvorson (drms) Hillstone River Cafe Looking for an elegant place to spend New Years Eve? Join the Jay Stollman Band at the swanky River Cafe for dinner and dancing at this classic Brooklyn restaurant with amazing skyline views of downtown Manhattan, splendid food and a fantastic Steinway piano. Reservations required. [SOLD OUT]
2015
Bennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeMichael Veal and Bennett Paster Play Sun Ra
8-9pm
300 W 116th St (@ Fredrick Douglas Blvd), NYCEllynne Rey CD Release
Sets at 8 & 10pm
66 Park Avenue, NYCGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
Free[CANCELLED]
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeThe Loyales: Lucy's Winter Dance Party
Doors at 7pm
134 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, 11249Hannah Bananarama
6-7pm
196 Allen Street, NYC 10002Green Lotus Project
10pm-1am
55 Christopher St, NYCGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeDwayne "Cook" Broadnax Trio
9pm-midnight
271 West 119th Street, NYCMilton
9-10pm
134 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, 11249Bennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeTony Jefferson
2-3pm
53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562CANCELLED (green lotus @ Good Room)
10pm-1am
98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn (Greenpoint), $5 coverGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGreen Lotus Project @ Good Room
10pm-1am
98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn (Greenpoint), $5 cover
Anthony Pinciotti (drums), BP (keys), Jorge Continentino (sax, EWI), Kenny Brooks (sax, EWI), Ben Zwerin (bass) + special guests.Gregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGreen Lotus Project @ Good Room
10pm-1am
98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn (Greenpoint), $5 cover
Anthony Pinciotti (drums), BP (keys), Jorge Continentino (sax, EWI), Kenny Brooks (sax, EWI), Ben Zwerin (bass) + special guests.Gregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGreen Lotus Project @ Good Room
10pm-1am
98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn (Greenpoint), $5 cover
Anthony Pinciotti (drums), BP (keys), Jorge Continentino (sax, EWI), Kenny Brooks (sax, EWI), Ben Zwerin (bass) + special guests.Gregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeKJ Denhert
7-9pm
55 Christopher St, NYCGreen Lotus Project @ Good Room
10pm-1am
98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn (Greenpoint), $5 cover
Anthony Pinciotti (drums), BP (keys), Jorge Continentino (sax, EWI), Kenny Brooks (sax, EWI), Ben Zwerin (bass) + special guests.Gregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeMichael Veal and Bennett Paster Play Sun Ra
8-9pm
300 W 116th St (@ Fredrick Douglas Blvd), NYCPS 130 Music Festival, a Benefit Concert
6:30-8pm
70 Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11218Gregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeJohn Caban's Galvanizer
9-11:30pm
807 Classon Ave, Brooklyn (@ St John's Pl)Gregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeBill Withers Project Live!
TBD
147 Bleecker St, NYCGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeJazz at the Plaza
8:30-11:30pm
768 5th Ave (@ 59th St), NYCGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeHope Debates & North 40
9pm-midnight
1008 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NYGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeAnthony Pinciotti's Halcyon Jukebox
10pm-1am
55 Christopher St, NYCGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeHannah Gill
6-7pm
196 Allen Street, NYC 10002Still Bill- featuring Music of Bill Withers
7-9pm
147 Bleecker St, NYCBennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeBennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeGregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeAnn Hampton Callaway's: This is Cabaret featuring Curtis Stigers and Christine Ebersole
6-8pm
315 W 44th St, NYCBennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeAnthony Pinciotti's Halcyon Jukebox
9:30pm-12:30am
55 Christopher St, NYCBennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeBennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeBennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeBennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeAnthony Pinciotti's Halcyon Jukebox
10pm-1am
55 Christopher St, NYCBennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeBennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeBennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeJim Whitney Group
8-9pm
18 Whitwell Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11215Bennett Paster Trio
6-10pm
153 E 53th St (54th St @ 3rd Ave), NYC
FreeJay Stollman Band
8pm-1am
1 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 522-5200