Bean Runner Cafe
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S. Division & Esther Street |
Friday
September 10
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
Roots Ska and Reggae Live at the BRC
with The Big Takeover, Nee Nee Rushie-vocals, Andy Vogt on trombone, Chas Montrose on saxophone, Sam Tritto on drums, Johnny Klenck on guitar, Rob Kissner on bass
Keeping alive the tradition of roots/ska/reggae realness, the Big Takeover's refreshingly upbeat and original. You?ll find it hard to believe that all the cuts on their Debut CD "Following Too Close" are originals, as they magnificently capture early rocksteady riddims with supertight songwriting. Lead singer Nee Nee Rushie, a native of Jamaica, leads her five bandmates in what is arguably one of the best upstate NY groups in recent memory. The Big Takeover leans hard toward reggae?s more up-tempo parents, ska and rocksteady, and their high energy has audiences jamming from start to finish.
Admission: $10
Saturday
September 11
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
Traveling Through the History of Jazz: Part 1
with The Renowned Fred Smith Jazz Ensemble
Fred Smith, former musical director for the Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, is taking us for a trip through the history of jazz. For the first of this three-part series, Fred, and his accomplished group of musicians, will light up the night with Swing.
Fred is the trumpeter of choice for many main line Swing groups through the years from drummer Panam Francis' Big Band and George Kelly's Jazz Sultans to the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. He has also played with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bross Townsend, Lou Donaldson, Houston Person, Alvin Queen, Joey Caldorrza, King Curtis, Lloyd Price, Bernard Purdie and Hugh Masakela and with singers Etta James, Della Griffin and Annette St. John.
Admission: $10 pp. 
Friday
September 17
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
The Ya Yas, Catherine Miles (vocals), Jay Mafale (acoustic guitar), Paul Silverman (piano)
A quirky blend of personalities and musical influences, the Ya Yas have been regulars on the Long Island music scene, performing in coffeehouses and cafes, local festivals, and private concert venues, toured 3 years with Dave Isaacs' country-roots band Jackalope Junction, and now call the Hudson Valley their home, where they are hard at work on their second album.
Seeing these three perform is like spending an evening with them in their living room - inviting, entertaining, and a little goofy. Their songs can range in feel from folk-pop to country-tinged to singer-songwriter-with-groove. What remains constant are well-crafted songs with deceptively simple lyrics about people you feel you might know, people who view themselves and the world with both honesty and compassion.
Admission: $5 pp
Saturday
September 18
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
CD Release Party!
with International Jazz Great-Ray Blue
Saxophonist Ray Blue has a sound and style that are energetic, powerful, and sensitive. Ray takes you for a musical ride that is characterized by passion and precision. He delivers dynamic poetic phrases, strong grooves and leaves audiences wanting more. A Ray Blue Music Experience stays with you for a long time. -- All About Jazz
Ray has recorded with bands for Columbia and RCA Records, and several Independent labels. As leader and featured artist, he has performed at the Zanzibar International Film Festival, Tanzania; North Sea Jazz Festival, South Africa; European Union Annex Festival, Ireland; Audi Jazz Festival, Belgium; Macao Jazz Festival, China; The Newport in New York Festival, and more. His CDs are: Always with a Purpose (2001); Ray Blue Live at Liars Theater (2004); Ray Blue Live at Liars Theater 2 (2005); and Transvision (2006). Ray is working on an American-African World Music production for a new release.
Admission: $10 pp
Saturday
September 25
7:30 pm
to
11:00 pm
Premik & Friends with, Premik Russell Tubbs, Neil Alexander (piano), Nathan Peck (bass), & Todd Isler (drums & percussion)
Internationally acclaimed composer, arranger, producer and accomplished multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs returns to the BeanRunner Café with Premik & Friends. Premik, who has worked with an impressive list of music greats including Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston, Herbie Hancock, Jackson Brown and others, will perform with the talented composer/pianist, Neil Alexander, on acoustic bass, Nathan Peck, and the accomplished percussionist/drummer/ teacher/ author, Todd Isler. Admission: $10 pp. Seating is limited and guests are suggested to arrive by 7:30pm. For reservations, suggested but not required, call 914-737-1701.
Saturday
October 9
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
Celebrate Women's History Month
with SAGE
There comes a time when all the elements of excellence converge under the same domain and produce an incomparable result, never before experienced. SAGE, the all-women jazz, blues and contemporary ensemble, has dared to rise to this historic place in music with a sound that transcends time and generation. Part contemporary, part sassy, part nostalgic, these ladies deliver what every music audience is looking for, the best in the art.
SAGE features Bernice Brooks on drums, Lakecia Benjamin on sax, Kersten Stevens on violin, Miriam Sullivan on bass, Ragan Whiteside on flute & vocals and Miki Hayama on piano. The group has appeared with Ray Charles, Denzel Washington, Regina Carter, the Duke Ellington Show Choir and many others. SAGE also headlined at the 2009 Inaugural Ball.
Admission: $15 pp.
To reserve seating, call (914) 737-1701.
Saturday
October 16
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
The Two Guitars
with Gus Wieland, and Brian Conigliaro
Brian Conigliaro and Gus Wieland-the Two Guitars-play a great acoustic mix of blues, jazz fusion, and original tunes. Their guitars weave an intricate story around the lyrics. Their vocal harmonies and Brian's virtuoso harmonica playing create an evening of great live music.
There is a wise and experienced mastery to Two Guitars. Acoustic exotic arrangements of well known songs as well as originals & obscure nuggets, garner their sets and guitar interplay with uncanny perception for one another. Together they create a really unique duet.
Versatile playing backgrounds include stints with: The Turtles, The Tokens, Al Wilson, Lou Rawls, Chubby Checker, Leslie Gore, Bobby Day, Ray Charles, ...
Admission: $7 pp
Saturday
October 30
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
äj
The soulful New York music duo, Andrea and James Rohlehr, collectively known as äj (pronounced Ahhsh) bring their quartet to the BRC for an evening of impressive jazz.
äj are talented singers, songwriters, musicians, producers and educators. Vibrant and gifted singer Andrea, who also plays flute and piano, is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. A graduate of Kansas University, Andrea taught middle school vocal music before relocating to NYC to pursue a full time music career.
James, a native of New York, a gifted guitarist and composer, and a graduate of City College of New York, has studied with Modern Jazz Quartet?s John Lewis, Jorge Morel, Jack Wilkins, and John Corigliano.
James is the two time recipient of National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and has composed music for television?s Inside Edition.
Currently äj is promoting their 6th independent CD ?Evoution? which is available via their website www.andjam.com and iTunes.
Admission: $7
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