Big Brooklyn Jazz/klezmer/groove at Blue

Join Big Brooklyn Friday, July 7th, at Blue, Portland, Maine, for a fantastic night of expressive high energy klezmer-fused jazz and rock!

Bridging jazz, rock, klezmer, and groove, Big Brooklyn carries a progressive yet inviting presence, exploring beautiful melodies while defining new boundaries. Awarded Semi-Finalist positions in the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest for multiple compositions on their new album, Everyone Everywhere, as well as being a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their song “One Provision,” this five-piece group captivates audiences with a unique depth of passion in expressive melodies and harmonies, touching on the inseparable exultation and pathos of the klezmer sound, all interwoven over a fabric of jazz and groove that pulls all stops. Music, video, and more at http://www.bigbrooklynmusic.com...

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Join Big Brooklyn Friday, July 7th, at Blue, Portland, Maine, for a fantastic night of expressive high energy klezmer-fused jazz and rock!

Bridging jazz, rock, klezmer, and groove, Big Brooklyn carries a progressive yet inviting presence, exploring beautiful melodies while defining new boundaries. Awarded Semi-Finalist positions in the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest for multiple compositions on their new album, Everyone Everywhere, as well as being a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their song “One Provision,” this five-piece group captivates audiences with a unique depth of passion in expressive melodies and harmonies, touching on the inseparable exultation and pathos of the klezmer sound, all interwoven over a fabric of jazz and groove that pulls all stops. Music, video, and more at http://www.bigbrooklynmusic.com

“With a sound that laughs and sobs at the same time, Dornfeld on clarinet is a master of nuance. Her reed is her tongue, joy is her language and this CD as a collaboration of these outstanding musicians is a supernova.” – Debbie Burke, Jazz Author/Journalist, Review of Big Brooklyn album, Purpose

"Serious talent in an eclectic and unique package.” - Avogadro’s Number, Live Music Venue

Melody Dornfeld – Soprano & Bass Clarinets
Luke Soasey – Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
Aaron Summerfield – Guitar
Jo Asker – Bass
Willie Dornfeld – Drums

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