New York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfes music has been described as Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann (Ben Ratliff The New York Times). Acclaimed by some of the jazz worlds most respected critics for his wit and cool intelligence and signature innovative, melding of hard-swinging jazz quartet, outstanding guest soloists and classical string quartet., Wolfe continues to produce works that draw top-flight reviews from fans and jazz journalists alike.Bens most recent release Fatherhood, touted by New York City Jazz Records Elliott Simon as a career defining work creative meshing of distinctive forms and genres, mature alteration of previously released material, elegant arrangements of difficult material and strong leadership, adds to his extensive collection of original albums, and ties together a career of musical prestige.There is no doubt that after decades as one of the most sought-after bassists in jazz, performing with top names such as Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall and many others, award-winning composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe is clear about his creative direction Much of the music Ive composed; particularly the music that includes strings, I think of as chamber music within a jazz context...
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New York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfes music has been described as Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann (Ben Ratliff The New York Times). Acclaimed by some of the jazz worlds most respected critics for his wit and cool intelligence and signature innovative, melding of hard-swinging jazz quartet, outstanding guest soloists and classical string quartet., Wolfe continues to produce works that draw top-flight reviews from fans and jazz journalists alike.Bens most recent release Fatherhood, touted by New York City Jazz Records Elliott Simon as a career defining work creative meshing of distinctive forms and genres, mature alteration of previously released material, elegant arrangements of difficult material and strong leadership, adds to his extensive collection of original albums, and ties together a career of musical prestige.There is no doubt that after decades as one of the most sought-after bassists in jazz, performing with top names such as Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall and many others, award-winning composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe is clear about his creative direction Much of the music Ive composed; particularly the music that includes strings, I think of as chamber music within a jazz context. Ben WolfeWolfes ongoing and close association with Wynton Marsalis; during which Marsalis recorded as a guest on two of his albums, has seen Ben appear on a number of Wyntons releases, and included a stint in the Wynton Marsalis Septet and membership in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra , where he performed with jazz luminaries such as Joe Henderson, Doc Cheatham, Jon Hendricks, Harry Sweets Edison, and Billy Higgins, among many others. Contemporary jazz greats with whom he has also worked and recorded include Branford Marsalis, Orrin Evans, Eric Reed and Benny Green.SECTIONSPremium Front Row Seating Premium Front Row Seating WITH Dinner Reseved Seating/Dinner and Show Packages Reserved Seating General Admission: Main Floor GA, Miles Davis MezzaninePremium Front Row Mezzanine Level Seating without Dinner Premium Front Row Mezzanine Level WITH DinnerAll GA sections (Main Floor GA & Miles Davis Mezzanine) will be seated by host and are first come, first served (other than where a reserved sign is posted to table). If you require special seating, please call the venue for accommodations no later than 48 hours prior to show date.Please note: If you do not purchase all seats at a table, other customers may be seated with you.*If you purchase dinner and show packages, dinner is two hours prior to showtime in the Boathouse 400 restaurant, located on the second floor of the hotel. Dinner and show packages include a 3 course dinner, one complimentary glass of house red or white wine or non-alcoholic beverage, all state and local taxes, 18% gratuity and complimentary parking in the hotel garage while enjoying dinner and show.
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