the Highliners at Tomi Jazz

Melissa Fogarty, Vocals
Debra Kreisberg, Alto Saxophone
Steve Newman, Piano
Ian Hutchison, Bass
Mark Farnsworth, Drums

The Highliners return to the beautiful, cozy midtown jazz space, Tomi Jazz. Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere. Thursday, April 2, 9pm-11:30pm. $10 Cover.

The Highliners is a new jazz quintet dedicated to exploring a wide range of material, from the American Song Book to deep-cut classic jazz, and innovative spins on classic rock.

Founded by vocalist Melissa Fogarty and saxophonist Debra Kreisberg, The Highliners' creative direction reflects its members’ individual roots in Latin, klezmer, funk, rock, opera and beyond, and cultivates an original perspective on vintage repertoire, while also dissolving traditional boundaries....

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Melissa Fogarty, Vocals
Debra Kreisberg, Alto Saxophone
Steve Newman, Piano
Ian Hutchison, Bass
Mark Farnsworth, Drums

The Highliners return to the beautiful, cozy midtown jazz space, Tomi Jazz. Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere. Thursday, April 2, 9pm-11:30pm. $10 Cover.

The Highliners is a new jazz quintet dedicated to exploring a wide range of material, from the American Song Book to deep-cut classic jazz, and innovative spins on classic rock.

Founded by vocalist Melissa Fogarty and saxophonist Debra Kreisberg, The Highliners' creative direction reflects its members’ individual roots in Latin, klezmer, funk, rock, opera and beyond, and cultivates an original perspective on vintage repertoire, while also dissolving traditional boundaries.

All established players on the New York City music scene and beyond, the individual versatility of these musicians is evident in performances with such artists as Natalie Merchant, Los Mas Valientes, Jill Sobule, Sheryl Bailey, Bronx Conexión Latin-Jazz Big Band, The Rochester Philharmonic, Metropolitan Klezmer, and New York City Opera.

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