the Highliners Jazz Quintet at Tomi Jazz

The Highliners return to the beautiful, cozy midtown jazz space, Tomi Jazz. Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere. Tuesday, December 30, 8-11pm, 2 sets. No Cover, $5 minimum from the menu.

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, cultivating an original perspective on vintage repertoire, while also dissolving traditional boundaries. ...

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The Highliners return to the beautiful, cozy midtown jazz space, Tomi Jazz. Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere. Tuesday, December 30, 8-11pm, 2 sets. No Cover, $5 minimum from the menu.

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, cultivating 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 groups as Groupo Latin Vibe, Los Mas Valientes, Natalie Merchant, Jazz Musette, Sheryl Bailey, Bronx Conexión Latin-Jazz Big Band, Metropolitan Klezmer, and New York City Opera.

The Highliners:

Melissa Fogarty, vocals
Debra Kreisberg, alto saxophone
Steve Newman, piano
Adam Kahan, bass
Tommy Mattioli, drums.

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