Efw Presents: Bobby Previte's Second Arrow at VBI Theatre at Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

“Previte’s music is thoroughly, stubbornly and distinctly his own. The music copies nothing, and is utterly original.”
— The New York Times

“His ensembles speak in visionary tongues.”
— The New Yorker

“A serious composer with the heart of a roadhouse rocker.”
— The Village Voice

“Although Bobby Previte is a great drummer, his pen appears to be mightier still.”
— Downbeat

“He can break your heart with one cymbal crash.”
— JazzTimes

Elysium Furnace Works is proud to continue our epic 2025 season with a concert featuring the illustrious drummer, composer, bandleader, Downtown NYC luminary and Hudson Valley eminence Bobby Previte. For his first appearance with EFW, Previte debuts his new quintet Second Arrow, packed with outstanding musicians, all leaders in their own right(s), performing Previte's thoroughly original compositions: Bard professor Angelica Sanchez on electric piano; Wendy Eisenberg on electric guitar, Matt Bauder on tenor saxophone, bass clarinet and flute; Jerome Harris on electric bass; and leader Previte on drums....

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“Previte’s music is thoroughly, stubbornly and distinctly his own. The music copies nothing, and is utterly original.”
— The New York Times

“His ensembles speak in visionary tongues.”
— The New Yorker

“A serious composer with the heart of a roadhouse rocker.”
— The Village Voice

“Although Bobby Previte is a great drummer, his pen appears to be mightier still.”
— Downbeat

“He can break your heart with one cymbal crash.”
— JazzTimes

Elysium Furnace Works is proud to continue our epic 2025 season with a concert featuring the illustrious drummer, composer, bandleader, Downtown NYC luminary and Hudson Valley eminence Bobby Previte. For his first appearance with EFW, Previte debuts his new quintet Second Arrow, packed with outstanding musicians, all leaders in their own right(s), performing Previte's thoroughly original compositions: Bard professor Angelica Sanchez on electric piano; Wendy Eisenberg on electric guitar, Matt Bauder on tenor saxophone, bass clarinet and flute; Jerome Harris on electric bass; and leader Previte on drums.

Advance tickets are on sale at https://previte.eventbrite.com (PLEASE NOTE: Advance ticket sales end at midnight the evening before the concert).

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