Experience Torched! In Concert, a powerful performance of Pregones/PRTT’s acclaimed production exploring the complex legacy of the Bronx fires of 1970’s New York. Pulsing to the beat of salsa, funk disco, and hip hop, Torched! In Concert transports audiences between 1970s New York– when the fires gripped headlines– and the present day journey of survival and rebuilding. Part investigative theater and part poetic fiction, Torched! In Concert brings to life the true stories of those who endured the devastation, exposing the harsh realities of the arson-for-profit schemes. Torched! In Concert pays tribute to the real people who fought back, who continue to seek truth, share their testimonies, and unmask the hidden forces behind the fires. Performed in English and Spanish with titles, Torched! In Concert is a moving and vital exploration of resistance, resilience, and the enduring spirit of a community. More Info: https://pregonesprtt.org/torched-the-concert-2025-26/
Allison Miller is a lauded drummer whos mastered a vast array of musical settings. From guesting on late night TV, keeping time for some of todays most beloved singer-songwriters, being celebrated for a series of critically acclaimed recordings with both her own band Boom Tic Boom as well as the allstar group ARTEMIS, Miller engages her deep roots in improvisation as a vehicle to explore all music.Described by critics as a Modern Jazz Icon in the Making, Miller has been named Top 20 Jazz Drummers in Downbeat Magazine and her composition Otis Was a Polar Bear is on NPRs list of The 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women. Miller was Monterey Jazz Festivals 2019 Artist in Residence, alongside bassist/producer Derrick Hodge. She was also the first recipient of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundations Commissioning Grant.In 2019, Millers band Boom Tic Boom, featuring pianist Myra Melford, violinist Jenny Scheinman, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, cornetist Kirk Knuffke, bassist Todd Sickafoose, and Miller on drums and composition, celebrated its 10th anniversary with the release of their fifth album, Glitter Wolf. The Wall Street Journal declared, Boom Tic Boom has a razor-sharp precision that recalls classic drummer-led ensembles of 50 years agothe music of Art Blakey, Art Taylor and Max Roach come to mindbut Ms. Millers band works from a diverse sonic palette that is unmistakably contemporary.Boom Tic Boom has been met with critical acclaim, making the Top 10 Jazz Albums lists for Downbeat, The LA Times, Jazz Journalists Association, and Something Else. The band has been featured on NPRs Fresh Air with Terry Gross, WNYCs Soundcheck and New Sounds with John Schaefer, NPRs Tiny Desk with Bob Boilen, JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater, The Checkout: Live with Josh Jackson, NPRs Jazz Night in America with Christian McBride, and the jazz festivals of Monterey, Saratoga, Stanford, San Francisco, North Sea, RockIt, Molde, Guimares, Chicago, Hyde Park, Saalfelden, Iowa City, Reykjavik, Earshot, Mary Lou Williams- Kennedy Center, Edgefest, Pittsburgh, and Redwood Jazz Alliance
Allison Miller is a lauded drummer whos mastered a vast array of musical settings. From guesting on late night TV, keeping time for some of todays most beloved singer-songwriters, being celebrated for a series of critically acclaimed recordings with both her own band Boom Tic Boom as well as the allstar group ARTEMIS, Miller engages her deep roots in improvisation as a vehicle to explore all music.Described by critics as a Modern Jazz Icon in the Making, Miller has been named Top 20 Jazz Drummers in Downbeat Magazine and her composition Otis Was a Polar Bear is on NPRs list of The 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women. Miller was Monterey Jazz Festivals 2019 Artist in Residence, alongside bassist/producer Derrick Hodge. She was also the first recipient of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundations Commissioning Grant.In 2019, Millers band Boom Tic Boom, featuring pianist Myra Melford, violinist Jenny Scheinman, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, cornetist Kirk Knuffke, bassist Todd Sickafoose, and Miller on drums and composition, celebrated its 10th anniversary with the release of their fifth album, Glitter Wolf. The Wall Street Journal declared, Boom Tic Boom has a razor-sharp precision that recalls classic drummer-led ensembles of 50 years agothe music of Art Blakey, Art Taylor and Max Roach come to mindbut Ms. Millers band works from a diverse sonic palette that is unmistakably contemporary.Boom Tic Boom has been met with critical acclaim, making the Top 10 Jazz Albums lists for Downbeat, The LA Times, Jazz Journalists Association, and Something Else. The band has been featured on NPRs Fresh Air with Terry Gross, WNYCs Soundcheck and New Sounds with John Schaefer, NPRs Tiny Desk with Bob Boilen, JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater, The Checkout: Live with Josh Jackson, NPRs Jazz Night in America with Christian McBride, and the jazz festivals of Monterey, Saratoga, Stanford, San Francisco, North Sea, RockIt, Molde, Guimares, Chicago, Hyde Park, Saalfelden, Iowa City, Reykjavik, Earshot, Mary Lou Williams- Kennedy Center, Edgefest, Pittsburgh, and Redwood Jazz Alliance
A dynamic force on the jazz scene for over 35 years, saxophonist Bradford Hayes brings his celebrated Quartet to the Puffin Cultural Forum for “Jazz in May,” a joyful program that draws from the deep well of the American jazz tradition. The Quartet features Michael Cochran on piano, Takashi Otsuka on bass, and George Gray on drums. "Jazz in May" is a spirited survey of jazz at its most uplifting. The Quartet will be performing beloved standards from the classic jazz canon, alongside iconic repertoire from the celebrated Blue Note Records catalog. The concert will also feature selections from the Quartet’s newly released album, “Live at the Branford Jazz Festival.”... A dynamic force on the jazz scene for over 35 years, saxophonist Bradford Hayes brings his celebrated Quartet to the Puffin Cultural Forum for “Jazz in May,” a joyful program that draws from the deep well of the American jazz tradition. The Quartet features Michael Cochran on piano, Takashi Otsuka on bass, and George Gray on drums. "Jazz in May" is a spirited survey of jazz at its most uplifting. The Quartet will be performing beloved standards from the classic jazz canon, alongside iconic repertoire from the celebrated Blue Note Records catalog. The concert will also feature selections from the Quartet’s newly released album, “Live at the Branford Jazz Festival.” Bradford Hayes has made a significant mark in the jazz scene, showcasing his talent in renowned venues like Birdland, Tavern on the Green, and the Beacon Theater, as well as clubs across the U.S. and Europe. His impressive performance history includes collaborations with jazz legends such as Gerald Alston, Yusef Lateef, and Jimmy Heath, among others. - Suggested Donation: $10 BUY TICKETS: https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/bradford-hayes-quartet-jazz-in-may/ OR call: 201-836-3499 If you cannot pay the suggested donation, please call 201-836-3499 or email [email protected] to make free reservation(s). Thank you!
The Aubrey Johnson Group continues to celebrate the release of their new album on Greenleaf Music, "The Lively Air" at iconic lower East side venue, NuBlu Classic.
