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Matt Lavelle And The 12 Houses Orchestra at Roulette

Courtesy of Matt Lavelle | Posted on September 22, 2016

Where

Roulette
509 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Map
(917) 267-0363

When

Sun, September 25, 2016
8:00 pm

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Musicians

About

Brooklyn, NY – Roulette presents the first major concert hall performance from Matt Lavelle and the 12 Houses Orchestra. Deeply influenced by Duke Ellington, Lavelle’s spiritual compositions bring out the best in the individual members of the band. Taking a cue from Charles Mingus and John Coltrane‘s musical protests, the 12 Houses Orchestra aims to confront today’s reality through music. Drawing upon the talents of rap artist A.R.B.R.A.F. (Akustyx Rhythm Beats Rhymes and Flows), the 12 Houses Orchestra uses voice as an instrument unto itself. The ensemble will be joined by special guest and Duke Ellington alumni trombone master Art Baron....

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