Ras Moshe Music Now Extended Unit at Howland Cultural Center

"Saxophonist Ras Moshe has been gradually making a name for himself as one of the best of the fiery saxophonists of the New York underground."

—Robert Iannapollo, All About Jazz

Continuing into June, the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY presents a monthly series, “Change of the Century – New Jazz for the 21st”, featuring some of the most exciting figures in contemporary music. Organized by local musician, writer and multimedia artist James Keepnews, “Change of the Century” intends to debunk any notion of jazz being an “old,” much less “dead” music. In this new century, artists spanning many generations continue to re-examine and re-invigorate jazz, continually weaving in new influences, formulating new challenges and establishing new standards. Any music that so thoroughly embraces the immediacy of improvisation is by definition a perpetually new music. Come hear the shock of new each month at “Change of the Century”....

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"Saxophonist Ras Moshe has been gradually making a name for himself as one of the best of the fiery saxophonists of the New York underground."

—Robert Iannapollo, All About Jazz

Continuing into June, the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY presents a monthly series, “Change of the Century – New Jazz for the 21st”, featuring some of the most exciting figures in contemporary music. Organized by local musician, writer and multimedia artist James Keepnews, “Change of the Century” intends to debunk any notion of jazz being an “old,” much less “dead” music. In this new century, artists spanning many generations continue to re-examine and re-invigorate jazz, continually weaving in new influences, formulating new challenges and establishing new standards. Any music that so thoroughly embraces the immediacy of improvisation is by definition a perpetually new music. Come hear the shock of new each month at “Change of the Century”.

“Change of the Century” presents New York City-based NYC multi-instrumentalist Ras Moshe and his long-running fire music ensemble Music Now Extended Unit. The lineup for Music Now is never the same twice -- for their Beacon performance, the ensemble includes vibraphonist/percussionist John Pietaro, pianist Chris Forbes, guitarist (and "Change of the Century" organizer) James Keepnews and drummer Andrew Drury. The performance takes place at the Howland on June 29 at 8 PM. Admission for each concert in the series is $15, and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available at the door each concert evening only. A Facebook group for the concert series has been created and can be viewed at: www.facebook.com/groups/changeofthecentury. The Howland Cultural Center is located at 477 Main St in Beacon, NY and their telephone number is (845) 831-4988.

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