BrownstoneJAZZY HALLOWEEN FEST FISH FRY
& CLIFFORD BROWN TRIBUTE
Where The Spirit of JAZZ LIVES
Featuring MILES GRIFFITH vocalist -
Native New Yorker is among the male jazz vocalists who started recording in the ‘90s — a relatively small group that also includes Kevin Mahogany, J.D. Walter, Allan Harris, Giacomo… Gates, Kurt Elling, and Lou Lanza (among others). Griffith, who grew up in Brooklyn, will not be mistaken for a member of jazz's subtle, restrained cool school -- the gritty, big-voiced improviser favors a hard-swinging, aggressive, full-bodied vocal style whether he is scatting, interpreting standards, or performing his own songs. But for all his aggression, intensity, and forcefulness, Griffith is also capable of sensitivity and vulnerability (especially on ballads). The hard bop/post-bop singer has both male and female influences; ...
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BrownstoneJAZZY HALLOWEEN FEST FISH FRY
& CLIFFORD BROWN TRIBUTE
Where The Spirit of JAZZ LIVES
Featuring MILES GRIFFITH vocalist -
Native New Yorker is among the male jazz vocalists who started recording in the ‘90s — a relatively small group that also includes Kevin Mahogany, J.D. Walter, Allan Harris, Giacomo… Gates, Kurt Elling, and Lou Lanza (among others). Griffith, who grew up in Brooklyn, will not be mistaken for a member of jazz's subtle, restrained cool school -- the gritty, big-voiced improviser favors a hard-swinging, aggressive, full-bodied vocal style whether he is scatting, interpreting standards, or performing his own songs. But for all his aggression, intensity, and forcefulness, Griffith is also capable of sensitivity and vulnerability (especially on ballads). The hard bop/post-bop singer has both male and female influences;
with TADATAKA UNNO Pianist -
He is considered among the best of the up and coming generation of jazz musicians and his technique, creativity, balanced sense and beautiful tone continue to mesmerize audiences. Towards the end of their lives, both the legendary Hank Jones and Japanese jazz pianist Yuzuru Sera mentored Unno, having the highest trust in his talents. Unno looked up to them not just as mentors in music, but as mentors of life. When Hank Jones, at the age of 91, passed away in May of 2010 to the sadness of countless friends and fans, Unno was at his deathbed. Through a great sadness, Unno now holds the baton of jazz piano left by Jones.
Joining
M.C.,ERIC LEMONS Bass PHILIP HARPER Trumpet
& BONCELLIA LEWIS Actress/Vocalist
The restored 1800's Victorian Brownstone building in a Landmarked Historical District of Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn presents an acoustic sound room concert series that offers a fish fry buffet.
BrownstoneJAZZ is an authentic jazz vibe. Imagine retreating back to a different time and spend the evening in an intimate setting. Experience the enjoyment of a live Jazz Concert, a Southern Fish Fry Buffet and Open Mic that will delight your palette. Included in the experience is an Upright Grand Piano, once used to create some of today's classic Jazz tunes grouped alongside other acoustic style instruments in what we call THE ROOM.
During the 1930s, perhaps even earlier, one didn't have to go to Manhattan for the Jazz scene, Brooklyn had one of it's own. Bedford Stuyvesant had the largest Jazz community in Brooklyn. The neighborhood held many venues that housed the jazz greats like Thelonius Monk, Lena Horne, Randy Weston, Miles Davis, Max Roach, Hank Mobley and others. All that eventually changed, and jazz clubs fizzled out in favor of a different generation of music.
Debbie McClain, owner of Sankofa Aban Bed and Breakfast is seeking to revive the local jazz scene of the past, along with partner Eric Lemons.
Debbie McClain and Eric Lemons, an accomplished string musician and Co-Foundering partner for BrownstoneJAZZ, value authenticity and selectiveness, when deciding who to feature and when.
No bells, whistles or amps. This is Salon Jazz: intimate, classic, acoustic, plain and simple, every Friday and Saturday night.
You're invited to a magical evening of music as Debbie and Eric take you behind the scene of this undercover jazz venue. You can get there early to meet the performers and others, as you take a seat for a jazz fest experience of a lifetime, these two host will present you with today's best Jazz Artists.
Included in your evening will be a traditional Southern fish fry buffet. Cooked on site in a traditional way.
FYI
Debbie McClain never set out to own a BnB, but once she did, magic happened. A hairstylist by trade, her grandparent's 1939 home fell into her lap to save and maintain. Much bad energy once filled the property, but she knew that music would cleanse this 19th century home.
Debbie McClain, once a long time piano student, is just one of a 6th generation family of music lovers. Also, at the same time, she wanted to be able to show and share the beauty of homes from Brooklyn begone.
Continuing the history of the neighborhood, a group of jazz locals and broadway greats, like Blue Note recording artist James Spaulding, Trombonist/Euphonist Kiane Zawadi and vocalist Keisha St. James, aside actress/singer BoncellIa Lewis, gather each week and connect over music in a tradition that's diminished, but clearly not lost, along with a style of living from another time.
BrownstoneJAZZ now offers other tours along with other delicious beverage and bites, on special days and times.
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8:30pm Special Private Guests Only
POPCORN HAPPY HOUR, MIX AND MINGLE VIP
SHOW TIME 9PM ONLY
FISH FRY BUFFET
REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
OPEN MIC 11PM (Call In)
ENDS @ 12:30
Note: WE ARE PRIVATE, AND RESERVE THE RIGHT TO BE SELECTIVE. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL
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