Lauren Scales, Mike Flanagan & Chris Grasso Present 'Many Rivers' at Mr. Henry's Restaurant

Long-time DC jazz pianist Chris Grasso, now living on Cape Cod, bring his collaborators Lauren Scales and Mike Flanagan to Mr. Henry’s to share music from their new album, “Many Rivers.” They're joined by Zack Pride (bass) and Lee Pearson (drums)

The record, and the band, have drawn raves: “What singer Lauren Scales does with pianist Chris Grasso’s arrangement of “Play Me” is the kind of transcendence that mere craftsmanship can’t convey. Vulnerability and undiluted expression mix with rhythmic nuance and attention to detail (with exquisite tenor sax fills by Mike Flanagan, the album’s third co-leader) in a moment of jazz singing as high art.” – Michael J. West, DownBeat ...

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Long-time DC jazz pianist Chris Grasso, now living on Cape Cod, bring his collaborators Lauren Scales and Mike Flanagan to Mr. Henry’s to share music from their new album, “Many Rivers.” They're joined by Zack Pride (bass) and Lee Pearson (drums)

The record, and the band, have drawn raves: “What singer Lauren Scales does with pianist Chris Grasso’s arrangement of “Play Me” is the kind of transcendence that mere craftsmanship can’t convey. Vulnerability and undiluted expression mix with rhythmic nuance and attention to detail (with exquisite tenor sax fills by Mike Flanagan, the album’s third co-leader) in a moment of jazz singing as high art.” – Michael J. West, DownBeat

“Lauren Scales, Mike Flanagan, and Chris Grasso presented the audience at 54 Below with jazz manna from heaven. It was our good fortune to bask in their artistry for an hour or so on a September night. Those not fortunate enough to be there can take comfort in the release of their remarkable new album.” – Gerry Geddes, Bistroawards.com

“Think somewhere between Erykah Badu and Nancy Wilson . . . [Scales’] voice is a deep-soul marvel, pairing exquisitely with [Luques] Curtis’ bass commentary and Flanagan’s slow, mellow playing.” – Wif Stenger, New York City Jazz Record

“Lauren Scales proves herself a vocal force. Paired with Flanagan’s tuneful warmth and Grasso’s impeccable pianism, Many Rivers is a testament to collaboration, community, and the open-hearted possibilities of jazz today.” – JazzChill

“Lauren Scales has the voice of an angel. . . . Many Rivers touches hearts and minds.” – MakingAScene

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