Live Jazz in New York

For the second monthly Sunday jazz session at Reason & Ruckus, saxophonist Eric Person leads his trio — 2 Horns & What? led by drummer Phil Haynes performs an opening set: Eric Person Trio Eric Person: alto and soprano saxophones, flute Neil "Nail" Alexander: keyboards Peter O'Brien: drums 2 Horns & What? Phil Haynes: drums Peyton Pleninger: tenor and C-melody saxophones Adam Siegel: alto saxophone _________________ Next up for Sunday jazz sessions at R&R: June 21: Bard Jazz Program Director Angelica Sanchez on Fender Rhodes electric piano, joined by drummer Harris Eisenstadt Opening set by Sean Morrison on Rhodes and Ben Basile on bass _________________ August 2: Vocalist night Fay Victor Group Fay Victor - voice, texts, effects Jochem Van Dijk - bass guitar, effects Billy Martin - drums & toys Opening set: Mary LaRose and Obliggato Mary LaRose - vocals Jeff Lederer - reeds Joe Fiedler - trombone Michael Bisio - bass Based on Mary LaRose's 2002 CIMP release "Obliggato" (with Jeff Lederer/Steve Swell/Dominic Duval) Mary takes a free-wheeling approach to jazz vocalese with a diverse repertoire drawing from composers such as Ornette Coleman, Paul Motian and others. _________________ September 27: Baba Andrew Lamb Trio Baba Andrew Lamb : tenor saxophone, flutes Hilliard Greene: bass Newman Taylor Baker: drums, washboard Opening set TBA _________________ Reason & Ruckus offers a full bar, plus superb cuisine available courtesy the exceptional Mama La's Food for the Soul Doors at 6:30, music at 7 — $20 at the door each night

About Hudson Paul - Alto Saxophone, Ahan Ghosh-Rao - Piano, Ikutaro Matsuki - Bass Advance $10, Door $20. Food/Drinks $25 minimum per person.

Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra returns—reimagining Björk through contemporary big band jazz. After nearly a decade, Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra returns—reimagining Björk through contemporary big band jazz. Bold, improvisation-driven arrangements transform her music into a vivid, genre-defying live experience. Aubrey Johnson – vocals Travis Sullivan – alto saxophone Sean Nowell – tenor saxophone, flute, Diosynth Art Hirahara – piano Yoshi Waki – bass Joe Abba – drums https://www.bjorkestra.com https://www.travissullivan.com https://www.aubreyjohnsonmusic.com https://nowellsounds.com https://arthirahara.com https://www.yoshiwaki.net https://joeabba.com

About Will Anderson - alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, Peter Anderson - tenor & soprano saxophone, clarinet, Conal Fowkes - piano and vocals Advance $30, at the door $35. Food/Drinks $25 minimum per person.

About A jazz trio consisting of young but advanced & talented jazz artists. Bryan Bariteau serves as the leader on the alto saxophone, Matt Gleason on the drum set, Oscar Austin on the bass, & Anthony Maggio on the keyboards. Several jazz standards will be played consisting of various styles within the jazz genre.

Showtimes: 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM| Tickets: $35 at the door. Reservations: Not necessary. We recommend arriving 20-30 minutes before showtime to secure your seat. Seating: Available throughout the shows. Bar Hours: Open from 5:00 PM to midnight — no cover charge to enjoy cocktails and the vibe! Adam Adam Levy – guitar Alex LoRe – alto saxophone Vicente Archer – bass Kenny Wollesen – drums Adam Levy is a versatile guitarist, songwriter, and educator known for his soulful playing, evocative lyrics, and deep musicality. With a career spanning decades, he has collaborated with a wide range of artists across genres—from Norah Jones and Tracy Chapman to jazz greats like Bill Frisell and avant-pop icon Ani DiFranco. As a solo artist, Levy has released multiple albums showcasing his warm vocals, intricate guitar work, and thoughtful songwriting. His music blends elements of folk, blues, jazz, and Americana, creating a sound that is both timeless and fresh.