Discover a Jazzfest and Fishfry at a Brooklyn Brownstone
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Enjoy back-in-the-day “no amp” salon jazz in a historic home with a take-off-your-shoes vibe and a meal.
Featuring
LONNIE PLAXICO-bassist
"Plaxico was born in Chicago, Illinois, into a musical family, and started playing the bass at the age of twelve, turning professional at fourteen (playing both double bass and bass guitar). His first recording was with his family's band, and by the time he was twenty he had moved to New York City, where he had stints playing with Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Junior Cook, and Hank Jones. He won the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award in 1978....
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Discover a Jazzfest and Fishfry at a Brooklyn Brownstone
www.ticketweb.com
Enjoy back-in-the-day “no amp” salon jazz in a historic home with a take-off-your-shoes vibe and a meal.
Featuring
LONNIE PLAXICO-bassist
"Plaxico was born in Chicago, Illinois, into a musical family, and started playing the bass at the age of twelve, turning professional at fourteen (playing both double bass and bass guitar). His first recording was with his family's band, and by the time he was twenty he had moved to New York City, where he had stints playing with Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Junior Cook, and Hank Jones. He won the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award in 1978.
Plaxico first came to public attention through his work with the Wynton Marsalis group in 1982, though his first regular attachment was with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (1983–86), with whom he recorded twelve albums."
ERIC LEMONS-bassist
Lemons was born in Brooklyn, NY. At an early age he moved with his family to Queens where he later developed a desire to play the electric bass. By age 13 he was leading a Funk Band, around the Tri State Area.
Eric’s education with the stand up bass began at age 20 with Cecil McBee, and Dr. Dennis Moorman. He’s played, recorded or toured with James Spaulding, Gloria Lynn, Harpers Bros, Benny Powell and Lou Donaldson. Maxine Sullivan, Roy Hargrove, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath and John Hendrix. His first recording of his own is named ‘LEMON TREE’ produced under his co-foundering company, ‘BrownstoneJAZZ’
MARCO di GENNARO piano
Training: Classical music and conservatory diploma, Meet the jazz and studied with Franco D'Andrea, Rita Marcotulli, Enrico Pieranunzi. Performs live with his own groups for many years.
The Marco di Gennaro NYC Ensemble is composed of Peter Bernstein - guitar, Doug Weiss - double bass, Quincy Davis - drums
Collaborations: Lee Konitz, Peter Bernstein, Doug Weiss, Bill Saxton, Dwayne Burno, Paolo Fresu, Enrico Rava, JD Allen, Quincy Davis, Andy McLoud, Amii Stewart, Paolino Dalla Porta, Stefano Di Battista, Antonello Salis, Furio Di Castri, Gary Bartz, Roberto Gatto, Flavio Boltro, Harvey Schwartz, Maurizio Giammarco, Peter Tonolo, Fabrizio Sferra, Fabrizio Bosso, Paul Map, Fabio Zeppetella, Tony Scott, Luca Velotti, Sandro Satta, Stefano D'Anna, Ares Tavolazzi, Joseph Lepore.
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BrownstoneJAZZ, WHERE THE SPIRIT OF JAZZ COMES ALIVE , AND MAKES YOUR SOUL ROCK AND ROLL
THE ROOM HAS A VERY NATURAL ACOUSTIC SOUND, PLUS AN INTIMATE JAZZ FEEL EXPERIENCE
BrownstoneJAZZ FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY NIGHT TOO, WEEKLY FESTIVAL CONCERT SERIES FISH FRY and OPEN MIC.
The Historical 19th Century 1880's Victorian Townhouse Bed and Breakfast has parlor floor, living room parties concerts right in an original jazz community, Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Owned by the same family for six generation Arriving to the community around the same time JAZZ did. Actually even before.
The up close and personal jazz room features some of todays Best JAZZ ARTISTS, keeping America’s 1st original music alive. Jazz Artists that have played, studied, toured, jammed and recorded on the major jazz scene for years.
Hear these musicians play, and listen to them speak of backstage happenings from past jazz legends. First hand tales from musicians that were really there. Hold tight to your seats so you can say you was there when. Become apart of today’s stories from the HOUSE OF JAZZ that'll be shared, years from now.
Come where the JAZZ is COOKING, and the FISH is SIZZLING every weekend.
@ 107 MACON ST. Bet MARCY and NOSTRAND AVE’S BKLYN, NY
RSVP 917.704.9237
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Vocalist and Musicians Evening, Half Price (call in name ahead)
Refreshments Available
Fish Fry Included.
$10 OPEN MIC/JAM SET 11PM
We are private and reserved the right to be selective
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