Concert Calendar
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126 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Mezzrow 333 Lounge & Restaurant Organ Trio music, live from the heart of Brooklyn, featuring a selection of jazz, Brazilian and groove music featuring: Vinny Valentino (guitar) Ibeam Brooklyn Join us at this hip BK performance space for two sets of original, broad-based jazz with Saxophonist/Composer Lily White and her Quintet. This event is part of the series Wide Open Works, presented by Connection Works. $20, tickets at the door Lily White – tenor • David Smith – trumpet • Bennett Paster – piano • Jim Whitney – bass • Rob Garcia – drums 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. Ricky Tinelli – vocals, Ethan Eubanks – Drums, Bennett Paster – Piano, Matt Owens – trumpet, Jay Rattman – tenor, Jen Hodges – bass Groove Ethan Eubanks drums, Bennett Paster organ, TBA guitar Hellenic Cultural Center: Thespis Theater Paul Beaudry (bass), Tim Armacost (tenor), Bennett Paster (piano), Lucianna Padmore (drums) Maureen's Jazz Cellar Bennett Paster (piano), Gary Wang (bass) & Tony Mason (drums) $25 cover The Django $25/person plus 2-drink minimum Gage & Tollner Established in 1892, Gage & Tollner has long been Brooklyn’s go-to destination for fine dining and cocktails. Come visit this meticulously restored, beautiful historic restaurant, where I’ll be playing solo piano in the upstairs Gosling’s lounge. Come for music and a rum cocktail and/or make a dinner reservation downstairs for later. Gage & Tollner Established in 1892, Gage & Tollner has long been Brooklyn’s go-to destination for fine dining and cocktails. Come visit this meticulously restored, beautiful historic restaurant, where I’ll be playing solo piano in the upstairs Gosling’s lounge. Come for music and a rum cocktail and/or make a dinner reservation downstairs for later. Gage & Tollner Established in 1892, Gage & Tollner has long been Brooklyn’s go-to destination for fine dining and cocktails. Come visit this meticulously restored, beautiful historic restaurant, where I’ll be playing solo piano in the upstairs Gosling’s lounge. Come for music and a rum cocktail and/or make a dinner reservation downstairs for later. Plaxall Gallery at Culture Lab LIC Join us at this outdoor Summer concert and dance party as the Loyales play classic rock & soul, R&B. Seating, food and drinks available. Milton- vocals/guitar; Julia Joseph- vocals; Martin Kearton- guitar; Bennett Paster- vocals/keys; Jeff Eyrich- bass; Robert Weiss- drums Houston Hall Canadian Association of New York presents their 2023 Canada Day Celebration at Houston Hall. We will celebrate in style, with 3 hours of open bar and appetizers, a great event raffle, and lots of Canadian music. We are pleased to be able to offer tickets at a great value of $50 for CANY Members. CANY Members can also invite up to two additional Non-Member Guests for $65 each. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE BY JUNE 27TH!!! TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!!! Tyley Ross (vocals), Bennett Paster (keys) & Robin Macatangay (guitar) CANCELLED CANCELLED TODAY’S GIG IS CANCELLED DUE TO RAINY WEATHER. WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE FOR SOMETIME IN OCTOBER. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 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 Campbell Recital Hall Experience music at the crossroads of rhythm and beauty, as my trio plays new music from our forthcoming release Radiance in the amazing chamber acoustics of Stanford’s in Campbell Recital Hall. Bennett Paster (piano) • Josh Thurston Milgrom (bass) • Mike Mitchell (drums) Mr Tipples Stylish cocktails. Tasty dumplings. Grooving jazz. ‘Frisco. It’s an unbeatable combination! Music at the crossroads of Beauty & Groove with Bennett Paster Trio Bennett Paster (piano) • Josh Thurston Milgrom (bass) • Mike Mitchell (drums) Mezzrow Bennett Paster (piano), Gary Wang (bass) & Tony Mason (drums) 333 Lounge & Restaurant R&B, soul and funk with a band of NYC luminaries: The Flatiron Room NoMad Singer/Drummer Tony Jefferson and I have worked and toured together since the mid 2000s with Paul Beaudry and Pathways. Perhaps best known as a swinging drummer, Tony is a sensational singer with a knack for interpreting the Great American Songbook, R&B and pop tunes and more. Join us at this swanky midtown bar and restaurant for an intimate evening of music. Barrows Intense Ginger Liquor Distillery & Tasting Room Join us for an evening of jazz, tasty craft-made spirits and more at this hip Industry City distillery, led by master trumpet player Todd Horton. Todd Horton – trumpet, flugelhorn The Django $25/person plus 2-drink minimum Barrows Intense Ginger Liquor Distillery & Tasting Room Join us for an evening of jazz standards, tasty craft-made spirits and more at this hip Industry City distillery, led by melodic trumpet player Todd Horton. Todd Horton – trumpet, flugelhorn 333 Lounge & Restaurant Organ Trio music, live from the heart of Brooklyn, featuring a selection of jazz, standards and groove music featuring: Vinny Valentino (guitar) 333 Lounge & Restaurant Organ Trio music, live from the heart of Brooklyn, featuring a selection of jazz, Brazilian and groove music featuring: Vinny Valentino (guitar) 330 Westminster Rd (between Beverley & Cortelyou) Barrows Intense Ginger Liquor Distillery & Tasting Room Join us for an evening of jazz standards and originals, tasty craft-made spirits and more at this hip Industry City distillery, led by melodic trumpet player Todd Horton. Todd Horton – trumpet, flugelhorn 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. Ricky Tinelli – vocals, Ethan Eubanks – Drums, Bennett Paster – Piano, Matt Owens – trumpet, Jay Rattman – tenor, Tony Scherr – bass Outpost Performance Space Bennett returns to his hometown of Albuquerque, NM to play the always amazing Outpost Performance Space for the first time since 2013. Music at the intersection of Beauty & Groove, from his new album Radiance. Bennett Paster (piano), Gary Wang (bass), Tony Mason (drums) Paradiso Theater Bennett returns to his home state of NM to play music at the intersection of Beauty & Groove, from his new album Radiance. Bennett Paster (piano), Gary Wang (bass), Tony Mason (drums) Presented by John Trentacosta Groove Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend NYC style with an early gig, featuring classic organ trio swing, boogaloo and funk, in the heart of the Village! Ethan Eubanks drums, Bennett Paster organ, TBA guitar Smyth TriBeCa Organ grinding blues, shuffles and grooves with Pete Smith (guitar), Bennett Paster (organ) & Ethan Eubanks (drums) at a hip, TriBeCa hotel lounge. Ibeam Brooklyn Music at the Crossroads of Beauty and Groove Join us as we celebrate the release of our new CD RADIANCE. Bennett Paster – piano, Gary Wang – bass, Tony Mason – drums2023
Loyales @ Superfine
8-11pm
Join us at this groovy DUMBO, Brooklyn restaurant/bar for comfort food, New Mexico Hatch green chile, drinks and more. The Loyales will jam out to classic rock & soul, R&B.Bennett Paster Understated Trio @ Mezzrow
Sets at 7:30 and 9pm
163 W 10th St, NY
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)Vinny Valentino Organ Trio @ 333 Lounge
7:30-10pm
333 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Bennett Paster (organ)
Alex Kautz (drums)Lily White Quintet
8-10:30pm
168 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
Ricky Tinelli swings the Bitter End
6:30-7:45pm
147 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012Ethan Eubank's Detroit Grease
7-8:30pm
125 MacDougal St, NYC
Classic organ trio swing, boogaloo and funk in the heart of the Village!Paul Beaudry & Pathways
7-8:30pm
25-02 Newton Ave, Astoria, NY 11102
Paul Beaudry and Pathways reunites to play original music and our arrangements of folk and popular songs picked up during our two separate month-long US State Department Rhythm Road Tours.Bennett Paster Understated Trio @ Maureen's
8-9:30pm
2 N Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
maureensjazzcellar.com
Join us at Rockland County’s coolest jazz club, featuring a fantastic Steinway, tasty food and drinks. This will be our first time playing up there, so please join the party and make us feel welcome as we play music from our forthcoming groovy jazz release Understated.
For Reservations and Inquiries:
(845) 535-3143Bennett Paster Understated Trio @ The Django
9:30pm-12am
2 6th Avenue, in The Roxy Hotel, Cellar Level
New York, NY 10013
The Django is a Paris-inspired jazz venue & cocktail bar under the Roxy Hotel in TriBeCa, with vaulted ceilings. Food and drinks available. Join us for an evening of original music and standards, Stevie tunes and whatever else strikes our fancy. Bennett Paster (piano), Gary Wang (bass) & Tony Mason (drums).BP Solo Piano at Gage & Tollner
6:30-8:30pm
372 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NYBP Solo Piano at Gage & Tollner
6:30-8:30pm
372 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NYBP Solo Piano at Gage & Tollner
6:30-8:30pm
372 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NYLoyales Live!
5-7pm
5-25 46th Ave, Queens, NY 11101Canada Day Celebration
6-9pm
222 W Houston @ 7th Ave, NYCCANCELLED BP Organ Quartet @ Operation Gig
4-6pm
131 Buckingham Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Stanford Jazz Workshop: Residency
471 Lagunita Drive
Stanford, CA 94305Bennett Paster Trio: Radiance
7:30pm
Braun Music Center, Stanford University
471 Lagunita DriveBennett Paster Trio at Mr. Tipples, San Francisco
6-8:30pm
39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102Bennett Paster Trio @ Mezzrow
Sets at 7:30 and 9pm
163 W 10th St, NY
Music at the crossroads of Beauty & Groove, brought to you by the Bennett Paster Trio. Mezzrow is NYCs premier piano trio room offering an intimate listening environment and featuring a fantastic Steinway.R&B Night @ 333 Lounge
8-11:30pm
333 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217Tony Jefferson & Bennett Paster
6-9pm
37 W 26th St, NYCTodd Horton & Friends
7-10pm
86 34th St (In Industry City)
Brooklyn, NY
Bennett Paster – piano
Tim Givens – bass
Rob Garcia – drumsBennett Paster Trio @ The Django
6:30-9pm
2 6th Avenue, in The Roxy Hotel, Cellar Level
New York, NY 10013
The Django is a Paris-inspired jazz venue & cocktail bar under the Roxy Hotel in TriBeCa, with vaulted ceilings. Food and drinks available. Join us for an evening of original music from our forthcoming album Radiance and standards, Stevie tunes and whatever else strikes our fancy. Bennett Paster (piano), Gary Wang (bass) & Tony Mason (drums).Todd Horton & Friends
7-10pm
86 34th St (In Industry City)
Brooklyn, NY
Bennett Paster – piano
Tim Givens – bass
Gintas Janusonis – drumsKirk Driscoll, Vinny Valentino and Bennett Paster
7:30-10pm
333 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Bennett Paster (organ)
Kirk Driscoll (drums)Vinny Valentino, Bennett Paster and Kirk Driscoll
7:30-10pm
333 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Bennett Paster (organ)
Kirk Driscoll (drums)BP Organ Trio @ Operation Gig (MODIFIED)
4-6pm
Brooklyn, NY
Jim Whitney – bassTodd Horton & Friends
7-10pm
86 34th St (In Industry City)
Brooklyn, NY
Bennett Paster – piano
Tim Givens – bass
Aaron Comess – drumsRicky Tinelli swings the Bitter End
7-8:30pm
147 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012Bennett Paster Trio in Albuquerque
7:30pm
210 Yale SE
Albuquerque, NMBennett Paster Trio in Santa Fe
7pm, doors at 6:30pm
903 Early St, Santa Fe, NM 87501Ethan Eubank's Detroit Grease
5-6:30PM
125 MacDougal St, NYCPete Smith Organ Trio
5-8pm
85 W Broadway (@ Chambers St), NYC 10007Bennett Paster RADIANCE CD Release
8-10:30pm
168 7th St, Brooklyn, NY