Concert Calendar
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Adalya Bassist extraordinaire Conrad Korsch and I will play jazz, Latin, Brazilian and pop tunes in this tasty and hip Turkish restaurant and bar near Gramercy. It’s free- come on by! The Atlantic BKLN Music by Duke Ellington played by: Marcus Milius – harmonica, guitar & vocals www.themilkmanandsons.com atlanticbkln.com/upcomingevents Adalya Bassist extraordinaire Conrad Korsch and I will play jazz, Latin, Brazilian and pop tunes in this tasty and hip Turkish restaurant and bar near Gramercy. It’s free- come on by! Adalya Bassist extraordinaire Tony Scherr and I will play jazz, Latin, Brazilian and pop tunes in this tasty and hip Turkish restaurant and bar near Gramercy. It’s free- come on by! Adalya Bassist extraordinaire Conrad Korsch and I will play jazz, Latin, Brazilian and pop tunes in this tasty and hip Turkish restaurant and bar near Gramercy. It’s free- come on by! Belo Bar Singer/Songwriter John Thomas and I perform duo, vocals and piano, at this hip and cozy Hoboken, NJ bar/restaurant. We’ll play jazz, standards and selections from John’s prolific songbook. 131 Buckingham Road, Brooklyn BP Trio @ Operation Gig 4/24, 4-6pm is CANCELLED! Friends- due to a sudden downward shift in Sunday’s weather forecast to the low 50s, our performance at Operation Gig in Brooklyn will be rescheduled to later in the summer. Apologies and thanks for your support. The Archer The Milkman & Sons Marcus Milius – vocals and harmonica Belo Bar Singer/Songwriter John Thomas and I perform duo, vocals and piano, at this hip and cozy Hoboken, NJ bar/restaurant. We’ll play jazz, standards and selections from John’s prolific songbook. Hometown BBQ The Bennett Paster Trio plays melodic, grooving music with a jazz approach to original compositions & favorite standards rooted in classic soul-jazz, R&B, Latin & Brazilian and beyond. Bennett Paster Trio: Bennett Paster (keys), Gary Wang (bass), Ethan Eubanks (drums) The Archer The Milkman & Sons Marcus Milius – vocals and harmonica Hometown BBQ Fold on by Hometown BBQ in Red Hook, Brooklyn for an afternoon of trio music featuring blues, boogaloos, Beatles and more. And enjoy tasty BBQ and sides, drinks plus an incredible view of the Statue of Liberty and NY harbor. Ethan Eubanks (drums), Tony Scherr (bass) and BP (piano) Belo Bar Singer/Songwriter John Thomas and I perform duo, vocals and piano, at this hip and cozy Hoboken, NJ bar/restaurant. We’ll play jazz, standards and selections from John’s prolific songbook. Plaxall Gallery at Culture Lab LIC Belo Bar This gig has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a taler date soon. Check back here for more details. Apologies and thanks. Braun Music Center For more than 30 summers I’ve spent time performing, teaching and learning at the West Coast’s premiere jazz educational gathering: the Stanford Jazz Workshop. This year we celebrate 50 years of SJW! I’ll be in residency teaching masterclasses, leading ensembles and performing. If you are looking for a place to hone your jazz skills, make some new friends and connections and hear an astounding festival of concerts, please consider joining us! Full details at stanfordjazz.org Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University Since 1984 I’ve been either a student or on faculty at Stanford Jazz Workshop, the premiere jazz camp in the West. I consider SJW my second home. It’s where I learned how to play and how to teach music and where I made many of the professional connections that still fuel my career. This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SJW with another great year of jazz camp, jazz residency and a fantastic festival of events. I’ll be curating a night of stories and songs, music and memories. Join us for a look back and a look forward at jazz and jazz education with an amazing group of friends and faculty. SJW Members: $15 students/$27/$37 Bennet Paster, piano and Master of Ceremonies Additional personnel TBA Tickets on Sale April 26 at: Charlotte's Speakeasy Singer/Songwriter John Norman Thomas writes songs that are reminiscent of classics from the Great American Songbook or early 70s American pop, and he’s got a bright voice with a natural, soulful style to match. Join us at this Long Island Cabaret venue and bar/restaurant for an evening of his original songs plus standards and a few other chestnuts. John Norman Thomas (vocals), Bennett Paster (piano), Jim Whitney (bass), Jay Sawyer (drums) The Bitter End If you like Sinatra, swing and Standards, I guarantee you’ll love singer Ricky Tinnelli. Come enjoy an evening of your favorites sung “smack dab in the middle” by a guy who really believes in the songs and delivers them with aplomb. Ethan Eubanks – Drums, Bennett Paster – Piano, Rob Jost – Bass, Jay Rattman – Saxophone, Matt Owens – Trumpet The Archer Stephen Ulrich – guitar 171 Westminster Road, Brooklyn Join us at this outdoor, socially distanced, family-friendly concert of fun, melodic jazz and original music at a Prospect Park South historic house. Selections will range stylistically from swing & groove, to Brazilian and beyond. 4-6pm, Free, suggested donation $10/person or $20/group Bennett Paster (piano) • Gary Wang (bass) • Tony Mason (drums) Presented by Operation Gig Mezzrow Mezzrow is NYCs premier piano trio room offering an intimate listening environment and featuring a fantastic Steinway. Join us for an evening of my original music plus some standards, Stevie tunes and whatever else strikes our fancy. Bennett Paster (piano), Gary Wang (bass) & Tony Mason (drums) Plaxall Gallery at Culture Lab LIC Join us at this outdoor Fall concert and dance party as the Loyales play classic rock & soul, R&B. Seating, food and drinks available. We’ll have our full band plus the amazing NY Horns! Milton- vocals/guitar; Julia Joseph- vocals; Martin Kearton- guitar; Bennett Paster- vocals/keys; Jeff Eyrich- bass; Robert Weiss- drums; Andy Gravish- trumpet; Justin Flynn- Tenor Superfine Join us at this spacious, hip DUMBO restaurant for Brunch accompanied by R&B / Soul classics and rare, groovy B-sides. Belo Bar Singer/Songwriter John Thomas and I are joined by guitarist extraordinaire Vinny Valentino at this hip and cozy Hoboken, NJ bar/restaurant. We’ll play jazz, standards and selections from John’s prolific songbook. The Bitter End If you like Sinatra, swing and Standards, I guarantee you’ll love singer Ricky Tinelli. Come enjoy an evening of your favorites sung “smack dab in the middle” by a guy who really believes in the songs and delivers them with aplomb. Rest assured, we’ll spike the punch with a few holiday favs… Ricky Tinelli – Vocals, Ethan Eubanks – Drums, Bennett Paster – Piano, Jen Hodge – Bass, Jay Rattman – Saxophone, Matt Owens – Trumpet2022
Conrad Korsch & Bennett Paster Duo
8-10:30pm
55 Irving Pl (between 17/18th St)
NYCThe Milkman & Sons do Duke Ellington
7-8:30PM
333 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Bennett Paster – piano
Andrew Hall – bass
Ethan Eubanks – drumsConrad Korsch & Bennett Paster Duo
8-10:30pm
55 Irving Pl (between 17/18th St)
NYCBennett Paster & Tony Scherr Duo
8-10:30pm
55 Irving Pl (between 17/18th St)
NYCConrad Korsch & Bennett Paster Duo
8-10:30pm
55 Irving Pl (between 17/18th St)
NYCJohn Thomas & Bennett Paster
7-9pm
104 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030CANCELLED! Bennett Paster Trio
4-6pm
The Milkman and Sons
7-10pm
176 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Mixing originals with the classics and serving an assortment of vintage acoustic music.
Tim Clement – guitar
Bennet Paster – organ
Ethan Eubanks – drumsJohn Thomas & Bennett Paster
7-9pm
104 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030Bennett Paster Trio
3-6pm
454 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NYThe Milkman and Sons
7-10pm
176 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Mixing originals with the classics and serving an assortment of vintage acoustic music.
Tim Clement – guitar
Bennet Paster – organ
Ethan Eubanks – drumsEthan Eubanks Trio
3-6pm
454 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NYJohn Thomas & Bennett Paster
7-9pm
104 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030Loyales Live!
7-9pm
5-25 46th Ave, Queens, NY 11101
Join us at this outdoor summer dance party as the Loyales play classic rock & soul, R&B. Food and drinks available.CANCELED! John Thomas & Bennett Paster
Canceled!
104 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030Stanford Jazz Workshop: Residency
471 Lagunita Drive
Stanford, CA 94305SJW @ 50: Memories and Musical Moments
7:30-9:30pm
471 Lagunita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
$18 students/$33/$43
Ticket prices include all fees; what you see is what you pay.
Programs, personnel, venues, and pricing subject to change without notice.PERSONNEL
John Norman Thomas Quartet
7-11pm
294 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735Ricky Tinnelli
7-8:30pm (doors at 6:30)
147 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012Ethan Eubank's Detroit Grease
7-10pm
176 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Bennet Paster – organ
Ethan Eubanks – drumsBennett Paster Quartet
4-6pm
131 Buckingham Road, BrooklynBennett Paster Trio @ Mezzrow
Sets at 7:30 and 9pm
163 W 10th St, NYLoyales Live!
5-7pm
5-25 46th Ave, Queens, NY 11101The Loyales Motown and R&B Brunch
12-3:30pm
126 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201John Thomas with Bennett Paster & Vinny Valentino
7-9pm
104 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030Ricky Tinneli
7-8:15pm
147 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012