Trumpeter Josh Lawrence comes to Chris’ Jazz Cafe Monday June 13th with his new band featuring pianist Luke O’Reilly, drummer Michael De Castro and bassist Brian Howell. Blazing through Lawrence and O’Reilly originals, the NEW Quartet is sure to deliver an exciting night of swing.
$10 cover. $5 w/ student ID. Musician drink specials as well.
Philadelphia jazz musician Orrin Evans, who still lives in Philadelphia, comes to New York on a very high horse with his new, yet already critically acclaimed big band. With their new album of the same name garnering rave reviews, this innovative, multi-generational jazz orchestra is sure to deliver an exciting night of big band swing.
Monday June 6, 2010 7:30 & 9:30 PM
The official kick-off of Philly Beer Week presents a fun sampling of fresh ales and lagers of more than 30 local brewers, with the arrival of the legendary Hammer of Glory, the ceremonial tapping of Beer Week’s first keg, live music and tons of great fun. Join beer lovers in the shadow of Independence Hall in a toast to America’s Best Beer-Drinking City!
Ola and I are really looking forward to this event. I will be playing with my Uptown Brass Band featuring Mike Cemprola on clarinet, Stephen Tirpak on trombone and Mike De Castro on drums. We’ll also have a booth set up with CDs for sale so swing by and say yo.