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SUMMARY:Shiri Zorn
DESCRIPTION:Shiri Zorn – vocals \nMark Dziuba – guitar \nBrian Melick – percussion \nShiri Zorn is an innovative jazz vocalist whose fresh and intercultural sound reinvents standard jazz repertoire as we know it. She layers American Songbook tunes with Middle Eastern influences and unexpected time signatures\, and reharmonizes Latin and Samba classics to evoke feelings of transcendence\, temporarily rendering the listener lost to time and space. \n“Zorn’s voice is cool\, calm and cerebral\, her tone pure. She articulates lyrics with perfect diction and scalpel-like precision\,”\n~ Allen Morrison\, DownBeat Magazine \nShiri Zorn’s pure tone and insightful phrasing were nurtured at Israel’s leading school for the arts\, Thelma Yelin\, where she was first drawn to the music of Gershwin\, Cleo Laine\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Sarah Vaughan\, and Carmen Mc Rae and subsequently at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London\, England\, where she studied voice and piano. \n  \nMark Dziuba has been a guitarist\, improviser and composer for most of his life. He has performed with a who’s who of Jazz\, Blues\, Rock and Bluegrass musicians and has performed and taught at workshops and festivals internationally for over 40 years.\nMark is a tenured professor of music at the State University of New York at New Paltz where he directs the Jazz Studies program. He was a part of the internationally acclaimed National Guitar Workshop for 25 years and has been a part of the Crown of the Continent International Guitar Festival since its birth.\nMark is a published author and a featured soloist and composer on numerous recordings. He continues to explore the world of improvised live and virtual music and can be found performing often in the area and abroad. (dziubam@newpaltz.edu) \nPercussionist Brian Melnick started his professional career in music at the age of 13\, have developed a wide range of experience as a drummer\, multi hand percussionist\, and as an educator. \nFeatured artist on over 450 commercially recorded works and have been produced by major as well as independent record companies. His drumming and percussion activities have included recording and performing along with several independent\, as well as major\, artists and producers. 
URL:https://www.lydias-cafe.com/event/shiri-zorn/
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SUMMARY:Yvonnick Prene Trio
DESCRIPTION:Yvonnick Prene – harmonica \nRadam Schwartz on organ b3 \nGordon Kuba – drums \nGet ready for an unforgettable evening of music as Yvonnick Prene and his trio bring jazz harmonica to life. The concert will feature a vibrant mix of timeless jazz standards and beautifully arranged French songs\, blending soulful melodies\, intricate improvisations\, and a touch of Parisian charm. Expect a captivating performance that highlights the harmonica’s versatility and elegance\, delivered with energy\, emotion\, and exceptional artistry. \n  \nYvonnick Prené is a celebrated jazz harmonicist\, bandleader\, composer\, and educator based in New York City. Known for his innovative artistry\, he has released five highly praised albums as a leader\, including *Listen!* (2023) and *Jobim’s World* (2024) on Sunnyside Records. Prené has collaborated with jazz greats such as Peter Bernstein\, Rick Margitza\, Bill Stewart\, and Geoffrey Keezer. \nAn active performer on the global stage\, he has appeared at renowned festivals like the Jersey City Jazz Fest\, Winter Jazz Fest\, and Bern Jazz Festival\, as well as iconic New York venues including the Blue Note\, Dizzy’s Club\, Smalls\, and Birdland. With over 100 performances annually\, he is a leading figure in today’s jazz scene. \nIn addition to performing\, Prené is a dedicated educator and founder of the New York Harmonica School and My Harmonica Studio\, where he has taught over 1\,000 students. As a Hohner ambassador\, he represents their flagship Xpression chromatic harmonica. Originally from Massy\, France\, Prené holds degrees from Sorbonne University and the New School\, having studied under jazz legends like Lee Konitz and Reggie Workman. \n \nHammond B3 Organist and Jazz pianist\, Radam Schwartz\, has built his reputation over the last 35 years playing with such great musicians as Arthur and Red Prysock\, Eddie Lockjaw Davis\, Al Hibler\, David Fathead Newman\, Russell Malone\, Cecil Brooks III and Jimmy Ford. He continues to make music history today playing with renowned artists\, Bill Saxton\, Iron City\, The Spirit of Life Ensemble and many others. \nGordon Kuba is a versatile jazz drummer based in the NJ/NY area\, known for his dynamic performances and deep groove. A graduate of the Montclair Jazz Program\, Gordon has developed a unique sound that seamlessly blends traditional jazz with modern fusion elements. He leads First Mountain\, his original fusion band\, showcasing his versatility and creative vision. Over the years\, Gordon has had the pleasure of performing with notable artists such as Charlie Apicella & Iron City\, guitarist Dave Stryker\, and Hal Gaper\, building a reputation as a dedicated and talented musician in the jazz scene. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.lydias-cafe.com/event/yvonnick-prene-quartet/
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SUMMARY:Ben Holmes and Naked Lore
DESCRIPTION:Band: Ben Holmes and Naked Lore\n \nMusicians: Ben Holmes (trumpet)\, Brad Shepik (guitar) and Shane Shanahan (percussion).\n \nLinks:\nSong for the Weekend\n$43\, a Smile and Bupkis\nFirst We Were Sad\, Then We Danced\nben-holmes.com\n\nBrief Blurb:\n“A soundtrack to the folktales your great-grandparents vowed to forget\,” Naked Lore is a trio dedicated to new music with ancient origins presented in a chamber jazz format. Led by trumpeter Ben Holmes\, the group features Brad Shepik on guitar and Shane Shanahan on percussion. The wordless stories they tell are by turns sinister\, sweet\, majestic\, mischievous\, rampaging and ruminative. \n\nBios:\nTrumpeter/composer Ben Holmes lives in the Hudson Valley. His current projects as a leader or co-leader include Naked Lore (a trio w/ percussionist Shane Shanahan and guitarist Brad Shepik) and the Ben Holmes/Patrick Farrell Duo (for trumpet and accordion). Ben’s background is in jazz\, but he has long been interested in traditional music from around the world. He has recorded three albums as a leader\, 2020’s Naked Lore\, 2015’s Anvil of the Lord and 2012’s Ben Holmes Trio\, as well as co-producing two recordings with Tarras Band (a six-piece ensemble dedicated to the music of klezmer legend Dave Tarras)\, and three recordings of the Ben Holmes & Patrick Farrell Duo. He’s recorded with Slavic Soul Party!\, Romashka\, Gogol Bordello\, Cynthia Hopkins\, and many others. \nGuitarist\, composer\, educator Brad Shepik has recorded 9 albums as a leader and performed at major festivals and clubs across Europe and North America including The North Sea Jazz Festival\, Garda Jazz Festival\, Cologne Biennale Jazz Festival\, Toulouse Jazz Festival\, Bell Atlantic Festival\, Verizon\, Earshot\, Caramoor Jazz Festival\, Langnau Jazz Festival\, Groningen\, Salzburg\, Jerez\, Cadiz\, Sevilla\, American Guitar Festival\, Leeds\, Rochester Jazz Festival\, Cork\, Brussels\, Edgefest and others. He can currently be seen and heard performing with the Brad Shepik Organ Trio\, the Brad Shepik Quartet\, Jamie Baum’s Septet+\, Ben Holmes’ Naked Lore\, Pachora\, Combo Nuvo\, Believers\, the Tom Beckham/Brad Shepik Duo\, Balkan Peppers\, \, Matt Darriau’s Paradox Trio\, George Schuller’s Circle Wide\, the Arthur Kell Quartet and many others. \nAs a sideman\, Brad Shepik has appeared on more than 70 recordings and has performed and recorded with Paul Motian’s Electric Bebop Band\, Dave Douglas’ Tiny Bell Trio\, Combo Nuvo\, Yuri Yunakov’s Bulgarian Wedding Band\, Pachora\, Paradox Trio\, Jamie Baum\, George Schuller\, Jeff Dingler and others. He has also performed with Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra\, Carla Bley’s Escalator Over the Hill\, Bob Brookmeyer and Joey Baron. He has taught Theory\, Improvisation\, World Ensemble\, Jazz Combo\, Chicago Blues\, Balkan Music and private guitar at New York University and private guitar at City College of New York. \n\nPercussionist Shane Shanahan has combined his studies of drumming traditions from around the world with his background in jazz\, rock and Western art music to create his own unique\, highly sought-after style. Since 2000 he has been touring around the globe performing with Yo-Yo Ma as a founding member of the genre defying\, Grammy-Award Winning Silkroad Ensemble and served as Co-Artistic Director (2017-2020) and Learning Programs Advisor (2012-2020) for the organization. In addition to his playing\, his arrangements and compositions are featured on several of the group’s seven recordings and he can be heard and seen on Mr. Ma’s Grammy Award Winning holiday CD/DVD release\, “Songs of Joy And Peace.” Shane has performed and/or recorded with Bobby McFerrin\, Aretha Franklin\, James Taylor\, Philip Glass\, Alison Krauss\, Deep Purple\, Jordi Savall\, Sonny Fortune\, Chaka Khan\, Bill Frisell and Glen Velez\, among others. Shane’s dynamic performances have brought people to their feet in the greatest concert halls of the world\, including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, Concertgebouw\, Santory Hall\, Disney Hall\, and the Hollywood Bowl. He has also performed twice for President and First Lady Obama\, once at the White House and once at the Kennedy Center Honors. \nA strong believer in the transformative power of education\, Shane frequently presents workshops and clinics at the world’s leading universities\, including Princeton\, Harvard\, Cornell\, The Eastman School of Music\, Juilliard\, and the University of Michigan. He is currently on faculty at the Hartt School and was also the Lead Teaching Artist for Silkroad’s arts-integrated education initiative\, Silk Road Connect\, which brought music\, dance\, and visual arts into NYC public schools. In 2017 he was a Blodgett Distinguished Artist at Harvard University\, where he co-taught a course with Ethnomusicology faculty. For the last several years Shane has been engaged in intensive work with students of all ages at the Lame Deer School on an Indian American Reservation in Montana. He collaborates actively with the dance\, theatre and yoga communities in the New York area and while not on tour\, he teaches drumming classes and lessons out of his studio in Brooklyn to students from seven to seventy years old. Shane has also played in the pit orchestras of several Broadway musicals including Caroline\, or Change\, The Color Purple\, Shrek\, Spider-Man\, Fun Home\, Tuck Everlasting\, and Mean Girls.
URL:https://www.lydias-cafe.com/event/ben-holmes-band/
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SUMMARY:Amy London feat. Ron Horton
DESCRIPTION:Amy London – vocals \nRon Horton – trumpet/flugelhorn \nTim Regusis – piano \nLew Scott – bass \nTony Jefferson – drums \n  \nAmy London is known and loved in New York City jazz and Broadway circles for her effortless sound\, impeccable musicianship and depth of emotion. Her two critically acclaimed Motema CD’s as a leader\, ‘Let’s Fly’ and ‘When I Look In Your Eyes’ feature some of the world’s top jazz musicians\, and have led her to engagements in Russia\, Italy\, Turkey\, France\, Brazil\, England\, Belgium\, Czechoslovakia and Canada\, as well as cities across the US. London’s fully seasoned career also includes three years in the 6 Tony award winning Broadway hit ‘City of Angels’ (singing on its Grammy nominated original cast album)\, and City Center’s production of ‘Promises Promises’ starring Martin Short\, plus tours with Charles Aznavour\, Larry Elgart and Tom Browne. Ms London has enjoyed more than 25 years of performing at New York’s top rooms\, such as Dizzy’s\, The Rainbow Room\, Lincoln Center\, Birdland\, Blue Note and others. \nTim Regusis is a Hudson Valley-based pianist who has been active in the jazz scene of the NYC region\, as well as in the fields of R&B\, Latin and various world musics for many years.\nHe has played and/or recorded with Patti Austin\, Ruben Blades\, David Byrne\, Celia Cruz\, Chuck Mangione\, Johnny Pacheco\, Daniel Ponce\, Rick Margitza\, Cindy Blackman\, Jeff Williams\, Akira Ohmori\, Najee\, Donna Summer\, Chaka Khan\, Jonathan Butler\, Ofra Haza and others. \nRon Horton has perform and/or record with such artists as Lee Konitz\, Will Holshouser\, Neil Kirkwood\, Rez Abbasi\, Phillip Johnston\, Andy Laster\, Mick Rossi\, Matt Wilson\, Bill Gerhardt\, Bill Mays\, Peggy Stern\, Allan Chase\, Andy Biskin\, Ted Nash\, Jon Gordon\, John McKenna\, Walter Thompson\, Diana Perez\, Billy Newman\, Mario Pavone\, Tina Marsh\, Maryanne DeProphetis\, Landon Knoblock\, Sam Bardfeld\, Maria Guida\, Abigail Riccards\, Angie Sanchez\, Kris Davis\, Darcy James Argue. \nLew Scott\, bassist\, has been performing in the New York area and throughout the country for many years. He has performed with many notable musicians\, including Clark Terry\, Conti Condoli\, Frank Rosolino\, Joe Lavano\, Herb Ellis\, George Coleman\, Dave Liebman\, Jack Sheldon\, Peggy Stern and John Abercrombie\, as well as many others. He has toured with vocalists Melba Morre\, Lainie Kazan\, Nnena Frelon and Michael Amante. Lew has worked with Anita O’Day\, Mark Murphy and many other singers\, including Robert Goulet\, Vic Damone\, Sergio Franchi\, Jerry Vale\, Al Martino\, Eddie Fisher\, Florence Henderson\, Julie Budd and Lucie Arnaz. He has also performed with many groups\, including the Four Aces and the Fifth Dimension. In the past\, Lew was a competition cyclist\, but now\, he rides his bicycle around the county for enjoyment. \nTony Jefferson\, a New York native\, attended the Berklee College of Music on scholarship in 1984\nand placed third in the Thelonious Monk International Drum Competition in 1992. Tony has\nperformed and recorded with many jazz artists including: Kenny Drew Jr.\, Lonnie Smith\,\nLou Donaldson\, Frank Wess\, Eddie Harris\, Don Friedman\, Cyrus Chestnut\, Mark Whitfield\,\nJerry Bergonzi\, Joey Calderazzo\, Freddy Cole\, Hank Jones\, Benny Golson\, Cedar Walton\,\nNancy King\, Ernestine Anderson\, Annie Ross and the Westchester Jazz Orchestra.
URL:https://www.lydias-cafe.com/event/amy-london-feat-ron-horton/
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