Event Info
The week-long BRIC JazzFest culminates in a two-night marathon with ensembles performing overlapping sets in multiple spaces throughout BRIC House. The evening is designed so you can move freely among performances and catch a piece of all nine artists in each night, or select a few favorites and catch their whole show. Set times subject to change. Doors open at 6:30PM with happy hour specials till 8:00PM
First 25 CMJ badge-holders admitted free each marathon night!
The second night of the marathon features:
Master jazz/soul organist Dr. Lonnie Smith’s Evolution “seems to be up to something bigger than music, and older, and deeper… with organ, guitar, two horns and two drummers.” (NY Times)
Set time: 10:45PM
Players include Keyon Harrold (Trumpet), John Ellis (Sax), Kenrick Scott (Drums), Allison Miller (Drums), Alicia Olatuja (Vocals)
“Like all great soul/jazz artists Deva Mahal sings from places deep down to take the listener on high.” (undertheradar)
Set time: 10:25PM
Players include Yasser Tejeda (Guitar), David Berger (Percussion)
Drummer, bandleader, composer, and producer Nate Smith + KINFOLK is “a virtuosic force of nature”(Sydney Morning Herald)
Set time: 10:15PM
Players include Fima Ephron (Bass), Kevin Hayes (Piano/Keyboards), Jeremy Most (Guitar), Jaleel Shaw (Sax), Amma Whatt (Vocals)
Trumpeter/pianist Nicholas Payton Trio is “a continuum from post-bop through vintage soul into a kind of modern fusion.” (NY Times)
Set time: 9:20PM
Players include Vincente Archer (Bass), Mike Clark (Drums)
Thumbscrew w/ Mary Halvorson (guitar), Michael Formanek (bass), and Tomas Fujiwara (drums) “project a marvel of creativity, complemented by stinging solos and a highly intuitive command and control gameplan that provides thrills a minute and a simmering impetus.” (All About Jazz)
Set time: 9:00PM
Tenor and soprano saxophonist Marcus Strickland’s Twi Life is “a tenor and soprano saxophonist of post-bop assurance, (and an) outlet for the millennial soul music in which he also traverses.” (NY Times)
Set time: 8:50PM
Players include Keyon Harrold (Trumpet), Mitch Henry (B3 organ/keyboards), Big Yuki Hirano (Keyboards), Kyle Miles (Bass), Charles Haynes (Drums), Christie Dashiell (Vocals)
Saxophonist and his band James Carter Organ Trio “takes the familiar sound of a Hammond B-3 ensemble… and gives the sound of the great guitarist Django Reinhardt an urban feel.” (Pittsburgh Tribune)
Set time: 8:00PM
Players include Gerard Gibbs (Hammond B3), Alex White (Drums)
Michael Blake “captures the old-school tenor sax spirit.” (Jazz Times)
Set time: 7:50PM
Players include Frank Kimbrough (piano), Ben Allison (bass), Ben Perowsky (drums)
Drummer and composer Allison Miller‘s “craftiness as a percussionist is met by her ingenuity as a composer and group conceptualist.” (The New Yorker) She’ll be joined by her band Boom Tic Boom.
Set time: 7:30PM
Players include Ben Goldberg (Clarinet / Contra Alto Clarinet), Gary Versace (Piano / Acordian / Melodica), Haggai Cohen Milo (Bass), Shane Endsley (Trumpet)
WBGO’s on-air personality and vocalist Lezlie Harrison will be DJing between sets.
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Venue Information:
BRIC House is Brooklyn’s cultural living room: a 40,000 square foot multi-disciplinary arts and media complex in the former Strand Theatre, where emerging and established artists can create work that deepens their practice and engages the diverse communities of the borough.
Beginning Nov. 1, 2022, attendees of any BRIC House programming will no longer have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter the building. Masks are encouraged but not required in all BRIC operated spaces. If you have questions regarding this protocol, please email [email protected]
BRIC is committed to welcoming people of all abilities. BRIC’s main entrance, located on Rockwell Street, is fully accessible. In addition the main floor of BRIC House has an accessible, all-gender bathroom. The BRIC Media Center, located on the 2nd floor, is accessible via elevator. The Gallery level is accessible via a wheelchair lift. Portable FM assistive listening devices are available for programs on the Stoop and in the Ballroom upon request. To make a specific access request, or to let us know other ways we can provide you with a welcoming experience, please contact Benno Orlinsky at [email protected] or (718) 683-5637.