DAVID BERKMAN

SATURDAY JULY 18

9.00 PM PAR | 8.00 PM LON | 3.00 PM NY | 12.00PM LA

TICKET PRICE €10.00 / £10.00 / $13.00

David Berkman has been an essential part of the New York jazz scene for over 30 years, as a creative and swinging voice on the piano and as a gifted composer, arranger and bandleader.  Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he currently divides his time between teaching in N.Y. and performing with world renowned jazz artists at home and abroad. Berkman has performed with numerous jazz luminaries including: Sonny Stitt, Tom Harrell, Brian Blade, the Vanguard Orchestra, Cecil McBee, Dave Douglas and Chris Potter. His 10 recordings as a leader have appeared on numerous “Critic’s Best” lists. Berkman is a tenured professor at the Aaron Copland School of Music, C.U.N.Y. in New York and has published three books on jazz with Sher Music Publishing which are used in jazz schools worldwide.

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TARA MINTON

SUNDAY JULY 19

9.00 PM PAR | 8.00 PM LON | 3.00 PM NY | 12.00PM LA

TICKET PRICE €10.00 / £10.00 / $13.00

Australian harpist and vocalist Tara Minton is a truly unique jazz artist. Hailing from Melbourne, she relocated to London in 2011 seeking to explore the diverse British jazz scene and define her sound within it. Devoutly "team Ashby", Tara plays the harp in a way that defies the fluffy textural stereotype, expressing a rich melodic and harmonic language with influences from Monk, John Taylor and vocal/instrumentalists Esperanza Spalding and Liane Carroll.

Her new album, "Please Do Not Ignore The Mermaid" (to be released in October this year on Lateralize Records) explores the full potential of the harp as a jazz ensemble instrument and features long time friends and collaborators Ed Babar and Phil Merriman, David Ingamells and Tommaso Starace.

Ed Babar joins Tara tonight on double bass with an intimate collection of duets.

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JOSEPH WALSH & DAVID O’ROURKE

THURSDAY JULY 23

9.00 PM EUROPE / 8.00 PM UK / 3.00 PM NEW YORK / 12.00PM LA

TICKET PRICE €10.00 / £10.00 / $13.00

Joseph Walsh vocals

David O’Rourke vocals

Joseph Walsh is a veteran of the New York City music scene, having divided his time between multiple musical genres. His first project, RadioZero, was a prominent force in the Pop/Punk movement of the mid-90’s, either touring the northeast relentlessly or logging hour upon hour in the studio recording their popular set of EPs. Shifting gears in the new millennium, Joseph decided to expand his range by pursuing his lifelong love affair with jazz and the popular vocal genre that dominated the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. In 2003 he released his lone solo effort thus far, “Forgotten in Manhattan”, co-produced and arranged by O’Rourke, and a throwback to the concept albums invented and perfected by Frank Sinatra during his wildly influential stay at Capitol Records. He soon found himself performing in multiple configurations, from vocal & instrument duets to 50+ piece big band orchestras, working with some of the best talents the jazz world may offer. Mr. Walsh is also an avid film enthusiast. He’s never shy about his status as a lifelong New Yorker. He is classy a vocalist inspired by Bobby Darren, Frank Sinatra and all of the great crooners.

David O’Rourke is New York City based jazz guitarist, conductor, and arranger. He has played with many jazz legends such as Tommy Flanagan’s Trio, Cedar Walton’s Trio, Jackie McLean, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller, James Spaulding, Vernal Fournier, and Brother Jack McDuff. He collaborated with drummer Lewis Nash on a project that brought Irish music and jazz together for a CD (“Aisling”) by a band they called “The Celtic Jazz Collective”. In 1990 he recorded “The Prize” with Larry Willis (piano), Bob Cranshaw (bass) and Al Harewood (drums) .

For the last 10 years he has guided tomorrow’s jazz musicians as ‘house bandleader’ of the Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra. And for his contributions to Jazz Standard Discovery (a music education program that he has led since 1998), David and co-founder James Polsky were named “New Yorkers Of The Week” by NY1 News. He has played with Les Paul and Bucky Pizzarelli and studied with legends such as Barry Galbraith and Pat Martino. He currently leads and writes for his own 20-piece band (The O’Rourkestra) at the Zinc Bar NYC.

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JOCELYN GOULD

FRIDAY JULY 24

9.00 PM EUROPE / 8.00 PM UK / 3.00 PM NEW YORK / 12.00PM LA

TICKET PRICE €10.00 / £10.00 / $13.00

Jocelyn Gould is an accomplished guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, she grew up singing every chance she got, and became enthralled with the guitar as a teenager. She cites Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass as primary influences of the instrument. After completing her Masters Degree in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University in 2018 and shortly after winning 1st place in the Wilson Centre International Guitar Competition, Jocelyn relocated to New York City.

She has performed with Grammy nominated vocalist Freddy Cole, Trumpeter Etienne Charles and DownBeat Rising Star trombonist Michael Dease. She is featured on Michael Dease’s record “Never More Here”, Diego Rivera’s album “Connections” and Randy Napoleon’s album “Common Tones”. Jocelyn’s debut recording, ‘Elegant Traveler’, was released in March 2020.

In fall 2019, Jocelyn began a position as professor and “Head of Guitar Department” at Humber College in Toronto, where she teaches courses, private lessons’ and managed the guitar department.

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ED CHERRY

SATURDAY JULY 25

9.00 PM EUROPE / 8.00 PM UK / 3.00 PM NEW YORK / 12.00PM LA

TICKET PRICE €10.00 / £10.00 / $13.00

Born in Connecticut, USA, Ed Cherry played guitar with trumpet titan Dizzy Gillespie from 1978 to 1992, performing in Gillespie's quartet, big band and with Dizzy’s United Nation Orchestra. He released his first recording as a leader in 1998 as well as performing with Paquito D'Rivera’s group and working with composer/saxophonist Henry Threadgill for two years and worked extensively with Hammond organ great Big John Patton, recording three albums with him. He has had long and fruitful collaborations with Roy Hargrove, Hamiett Bluiett, Jon Faddis, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Kenny Barron and many more stars. He is a consummate professional and a stellar performer.

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XAVIER DAVIS

SUNDAY JULY 26

9.00 PM PAR | 8.00 PM LON | 3.00 PM NY | 12.00PM LA

TICKET PRICE €10.00 / £10.00 / $13.00

Xavier Davis' professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent in 1994. It was her who brought Xavier to New York, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide. 

Xavier has performed and recorded with many world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard, Tom Harrell, Christian McBride, Regina Carter, Stefon Harris, Abbey Lincoln, Wynton Marsalis, Don Byron, Nat Adderley, Nicholas Payton, Al Foster, among others.  During 1999 - 2000 season, Xavier was Musical Director of the Boy's Choir of Harlem.  He is featured on more than 50 albums, is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian's album 'The Good Feeling', which won a GRAMMY award in 2012.

As a bandleader, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums - 'Dance of Life' and 'The Innocence of Youth'.

In 2005, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious "New Works Grant" twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America.

He has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen, Regina Carter, and Hans Schuman. He co-produced the album "Wise Children" by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.

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