Works (michel Gentile, Daniel Kelly, Rob Garcia) at Ibeam Brooklyn

Connection Works, a leader in artist-run organizations, presents the critically acclaimed music series Wide Open Works, now in its 16th season.
Wide Open Works (WOW) at Ibeam Brooklyn presents:
Saturday, December 10, 2022, 8-10:15pm (sets at 8pm & 9:15pm)
WORKS
Michel Gentile - flutes
Daniel Kelly - piano
Rob Garcia - drums
Ibeam Brooklyn
168 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
www.ibeambrooklyn.com
$20 admission
WORKS
“Michel Gentile, Daniel Kelly and Rob Garcia, aka WORKS, bring their gift for improvisation and a vocabulary that enlarges the conversation with depth, humor and discovery that reminds us of why we are drawn to this music in the first place” (Paul Pines, Lake George Festival). WORKS is the driving force behind the vibrant non- profit organization Connection Works. This group has exploited its unique instrumentation of flute, piano and drums to forge a distinct and powerful musical voice, putting the “focus on the dynamic writing and deep simpatico of the trio itself” (The Village Voice). WORKS performs primarily as a trio, but has also placed itself at the center of several adventurous projects, from performing with classically influenced projects such as chamber orchestra and string quartet; to commissioning big band pieces featuring the trio; to playing with a long line of esteemed guests, such as jazz heavyweights Joe Lovano, Sheila Jordan, Dave Liebman, Joseph Jarman, Scott Colley, Donny McCaslin and many more. Their self-titled CD was named one of the best albums of 2013 by the prestigious Downbeat Magazine....

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Connection Works, a leader in artist-run organizations, presents the critically acclaimed music series Wide Open Works, now in its 16th season.
Wide Open Works (WOW) at Ibeam Brooklyn presents:
Saturday, December 10, 2022, 8-10:15pm (sets at 8pm & 9:15pm)
WORKS
Michel Gentile - flutes
Daniel Kelly - piano
Rob Garcia - drums
Ibeam Brooklyn
168 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
www.ibeambrooklyn.com
$20 admission
WORKS
“Michel Gentile, Daniel Kelly and Rob Garcia, aka WORKS, bring their gift for improvisation and a vocabulary that enlarges the conversation with depth, humor and discovery that reminds us of why we are drawn to this music in the first place” (Paul Pines, Lake George Festival). WORKS is the driving force behind the vibrant non- profit organization Connection Works. This group has exploited its unique instrumentation of flute, piano and drums to forge a distinct and powerful musical voice, putting the “focus on the dynamic writing and deep simpatico of the trio itself” (The Village Voice). WORKS performs primarily as a trio, but has also placed itself at the center of several adventurous projects, from performing with classically influenced projects such as chamber orchestra and string quartet; to commissioning big band pieces featuring the trio; to playing with a long line of esteemed guests, such as jazz heavyweights Joe Lovano, Sheila Jordan, Dave Liebman, Joseph Jarman, Scott Colley, Donny McCaslin and many more. Their self-titled CD was named one of the best albums of 2013 by the prestigious Downbeat Magazine.
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Connection Works is an artist-run non-profit organization (501c3) that engages the Brooklyn community with world-class jazz performances and educational events. Our programs promote and facilitate new work by established and up-and-coming artists alike. We provide a forum that supports the astonishing number of brilliant artists in our borough. We at Connection Works believe in and encourage the practice of creativity as a means to nourish the mind, body, and spirit.
www.connectionworks.org

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