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 Caribbean rhythms take the lead as Dion Parson & 21st Century Band deliver a vibrant set shaped by over two decades of music-making. Their sound blends rich percussion, expressive melodies, and a natural sense of movement that keeps the energy flowing from start to finish. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Dion Parson, drumsSean Jones, trumpet Ron Blake, saxophones and flute (6/4-6/4, 6/7) Abraham Burton, saxophones and flute (6/6) Carlton Holmes, piano Reuben Rogers, bass Victor Provost, steel pan Alioune Faye, percussion/sabar drums

About Caribbean rhythms take the lead as Dion Parson & 21st Century Band deliver a vibrant set shaped by over two decades of music-making. Their sound blends rich percussion, expressive melodies, and a natural sense of movement that keeps the energy flowing from start to finish. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Dion Parson, drumsSean Jones, trumpet Ron Blake, saxophones and flute (6/4-6/4, 6/7) Abraham Burton, saxophones and flute (6/6) Carlton Holmes, piano Reuben Rogers, bass Victor Provost, steel pan Alioune Faye, percussion/sabar drums

About Caribbean rhythms take the lead as Dion Parson & 21st Century Band deliver a vibrant set shaped by over two decades of music-making. Their sound blends rich percussion, expressive melodies, and a natural sense of movement that keeps the energy flowing from start to finish. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Dion Parson, drumsSean Jones, trumpet Ron Blake, saxophones and flute (6/4-6/4, 6/7) Abraham Burton, saxophones and flute (6/6) Carlton Holmes, piano Reuben Rogers, bass Victor Provost, steel pan Alioune Faye, percussion/sabar drums

About First Sunday Jazz -♫♪♫•*¨ Beyond Flute Group♫♪♫•*¨ Sunday June 7, 2026 music at 4:00 pm ♫♪♫•*¨ 11 BC Serenity Garden 622 east 11th street , between Ave B and C Ny. NY

About Caribbean rhythms take the lead as Dion Parson & 21st Century Band deliver a vibrant set shaped by over two decades of music-making. Their sound blends rich percussion, expressive melodies, and a natural sense of movement that keeps the energy flowing from start to finish. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Dion Parson, drumsSean Jones, trumpet Ron Blake, saxophones and flute (6/4-6/4, 6/7) Abraham Burton, saxophones and flute (6/6) Carlton Holmes, piano Reuben Rogers, bass Victor Provost, steel pan Alioune Faye, percussion/sabar drums

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

Join us for a special edition of our Monthly Jazz Jam as we celebrate the legacy of Bessie Smith. Our Jazz Jams are open to professional jazz musicians, graduate students studying jazz, music educators and serious hobbyists, our Monthly Jazz Jams invites musicians to perform at Flushing Town Hall. All are welcome, regardless of instrument (vocalists, too!). Our Steinway baby grand and drum kit are available at each Jam. FTH's Jazz Jam house band leader, Carol Sudhalter, plays flute, baritone and tenor sax and has been running our Monthly Jazz Jams since 2016. She is joined by Joe Vincent Tranchina (piano), Eric Lemon (bass) and Scott Neumann (drums). Each house band member brings over 40 years of Jazz experience to the jam! Play Jazz? Join us free of charge. Don't play, but love Jazz? Come listen!