Who are the John Coltranes, Miles Davises and Dave Brubecks of tomorrow? One might find them in a new teen jazz ensemble offered by Jazz Forum Arts in Tarrytown beginning in February. Students in grades 5-12 will learn swing, bebop, fusion and other jazz styles from drummer and percussionist Ron…
by Michelle Falkenstein Born in Denpasar, Bali to a family of modest means, Joey Alexander became intrigued by his parents’ classic jazz albums at age six. But the young boy was more than a passive listener, playing along on his miniature electric keyboard aided by his preternaturally gifted ear. His…
by Mary Alice Franklin, ArtsNews Editor ArtsNews spoke with representatives from six Westchester performance venues, and all made one thing clear: the pandemic has been an arduous journey, but they’re excited to welcome guests back. They also have new robust seasons planned for the fall. Now it’s up to the…
The annual JazzFest White Plains festival is back with a stellar lineup of free and affordable in-person programs. For its eleventh year, the festival remains true to its roots, presenting jazz from an outstanding roster that features musicians of local and national significance. On September 14-18, some of today’s most…
by Alyssa Monte Saxophonist Grace Kelly is altering traditional ideas of jazz music while making notable strides in her genre. Performing in over 30 countries, recording thirteen albums, and being a member of the house band for Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert are only a handful of her accomplishments…
Music in the Air is a directory of free and affordable (under $20) outdoor cultural events taking place in the County between July and September. For a full list of these concerts, visit: artsw.org/musicintheair. by Katherine Doherty Hudson River Museum (HRM) welcomes back audiences for the tenth season of its…
Music in the Air is a directory of free and affordable (under $20) outdoor cultural events taking place in the County between July and September. For a full list of these concerts, visit: artsw.org/musicintheair. An array of vibrant music will flow through the heart of downtown New Rochelle this summer…
Music in the Air is a directory of free and affordable (under $20) outdoor cultural events taking place in the County between July and September. For a full list of these concerts, visit: artsw.org/musicintheair. by MJ Territo Westchester County might want to consider renaming its stretch of the…
Music in the Air is a directory of free and affordable (under $20) outdoor cultural events taking place in the County between July and September. For a full list of these concerts, visit: artsw.org/musicintheair. by Rachel Saruski If one wanders onto Court Street in White Plains this summer, their ears…
The male-rock-star smashed-guitar cliché is nothing new. But in Naama Tsabar’s internationally acclaimed 2018 Melodies of Certain Damage installation, the artist uses this same cliché as a device to explore connections between destruction and creation. Tsabar begins by breaking a guitar in her studio, alone. Then she reassembles new instruments…
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