Yaozeki Big Band at Tea Lounge

The Yaozeki big band returns to the Tea Lounge as part of the Monday night Size Matters series. The Yaozeki Big Band is directed by trombonist John Yao and featuring the compositions of pianist Yoichi Uzeki and John Yao, two musicians with very diverse backgrounds and a singular musical vision. The Yaozeki Big Band is a 17-piece ensemble featuring some of the most innovative, swinging jazz musicians in New York City. Capturing the heart of big band with its big sound, the YBB’s original compositions and arrangements are inspired by Yao’s experience playing with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Uzeki’s time playing with the Oliver Lake Big Band...

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The Yaozeki big band returns to the Tea Lounge as part of the Monday night Size Matters series. The Yaozeki Big Band is directed by trombonist John Yao and featuring the compositions of pianist Yoichi Uzeki and John Yao, two musicians with very diverse backgrounds and a singular musical vision. The Yaozeki Big Band is a 17-piece ensemble featuring some of the most innovative, swinging jazz musicians in New York City. Capturing the heart of big band with its big sound, the YBB’s original compositions and arrangements are inspired by Yao’s experience playing with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Uzeki’s time playing with the Oliver Lake Big Band. The YBB is the culmination of jazz’s hottest and up-and-coming, as well as tried-and-truest musicians on the scene today.

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