LIVE MUSIC AT THE FALCON

03/13 - Saturday :: Dan Tepfer

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Described as a "remarkable musician" by the Washington Post and praised for his "brilliant career" by the New York Times, Dan Tepfer is a New York-based jazz pianist and composer. Born in 1982 in Paris, France, in an American family, he earned a bachelor's degree in astrophysics from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, before settling down in the United States. Today he divides his time between sideman work with some of the great jazz musicians of our time (Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Paul Motian, Ralph Towner to name a few), and a busy touring schedule with his own solo, duo and trio projects. One of his compositions was recently premiered at Carnegie Hall. He is the winner of both the first prize and audience prize of the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival Solo Piano Competition and is the current Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association.

The Vino Trio is one of the newest up-and-coming classical chamber ensembles in the Hudson Valley. Local Marlboro and Newburgh musicians; Rachel Grasso, Jeff Geller and Allan Plumb have a unique musical and professional relationship. Each clarinetist has served more than twenty years in the prestigious United States Military Academy Band at West Point. Their long- standing friendship and enjoyment of performing fine music together evolved into this virtuosic clarinet trio. The Vino Trio, with their blend of full- bodied tones and exquisite musicality, presents a varied and colorful program that has delighted listeners at numerous benefits and recitals in the Hudson Valley area.

03/19 - Friday :: Taylor Eigsti

Web Site: Tay Jazz

With Taylor Eigsti´s new CD, Let It Come to You, the pianist-composer-bandleader takes another giant stride forward as a significant new voice in the jazz world, and at 23, he stands tall among a select few of his generation, who are in the midst of establishing themselves as the jazz stars of the future.

With this, his sophomore outing, and follow-up release to his 2006 breakout debut CD, Lucky to Be Me, for Concord Records, Eigsti says that this now is "the record that I´ve always wanted to make." Indeed, Let It Come to You reveals Eigsti as an adventurous artist who, while steeped in jazz tradition, is also committed to advancing it. As he writes in the CD´s liner notes, his compositions "provide a glimpse of the new type of music that I am currently gravitating toward and convey the emotional concepts behind their inspiration."

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Kurt Henry will be playing the Falcon in a different format for this evening, with Kurt on electric guitar, Alan Groth on the bass and Ross Rice on piano. The original repertoire is extremely varied; songs with musical influences from jazz to Caribbean to English traditional transition easily because of the lyrical narratives and the arrangements which are kept loose to give the players plenty of room to stretch.

03/20 - Saturday :: Graham Parker

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Graham Parker and The Rumour were formed in the summer of 1975 and released their first album, "Howlin' Wind," to worldwide critical acclaim. Their fame continued to grow with the release of 5 albums - cementing their position as one of Britain's top live acts and selling out concerts throughout the world.

GP and The Rumour disbanded in 1980 and Parker went on to forge a solo career that continues to produce powerful work, including 1988's "The Mona Lisa's Sister," 1991's "Struck By Lightning" and the hard rocking "Acid Bubblegum," released in 1996.

The powerful and eclectic "Deepcut To Nowhere" was released in 2001 on Razor and Tie and was voted one of the ten best albums of the year by Sound And Vision magazine. In 2004 Parker released "Your Country" on Chicago's Bloodshot Records, a rootsy collection that included a cover of Jerry Garcia's "Sugaree". "Your Country" was followed in 2005 by the powerful full force rocker "Songs Of No Consequence," this set was backed by Parker's occasional touring band The Figgs. In 2007, Graham released the highly acclaimed “Don't Tell Columbus."

His most recent release “Imaginary Television," is a collection of songs written for TV shows that don't exist! Dozens of compilations are available on a variety of record labels and Parker continues to tour frequently, sometimes with backing musicians but more often as a solo act.

The Falcon is honored to present this talented artist who continues to push creative boundaries -in an intimate solo setting.

Joshua Morris began performing classical music at an early age with his father, mother, brother and sister, he began performing around the south, and the Morris Family became well known for their beautiful Irish harmonies. Later, Joshua expanded his musical repertoire to include rock and roll, drawing on his classical and Irish background, and with his band Sinclair, released the album Stories of this Land in 2002. Joshua recorded and produced the 2004 Morris Family release Farewell to Summer.

After moving to Beacon, NY in 2008, Joshua has continued his musical ambitions, melding his voice, violin and guitar into a solo act adept in both faithful traditional tunes as well as improvised original work.

03/26 - Friday :: Jay Collins and the Kings County Band

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New York City horn-player, singer, and songwriter, Jay Collins learned his craft on the job. A professional since the age of 18, Jay is known for his saxophone and flute work with many artists including Gregg Allman & Allman Brothers Band (rock icons), Jacky Terrasson (jazz pianist), Bobby Sanabria (latin jazz), James Hunter (soul/blues), Andrew Hill (jazz legend), Levon Helm (of The Band), and the late LeRoy Vinnegar (jazz bassist).

Jay's rough and gritty voice serves him well when performing his own blues influenced songs, and he has developed thru years of work into a formidable band-leader and performer of his own music. "His soulful 'croak' deserves to be heard." says Timeout NY.

Jay Collins and the Kings County Band Band is a 6-member combo that uses New Orleans-style funk, classic jazz, rock, and blues to create a powerful brew of original music.

Web Site: Todd Mihan

Downside Joyride was born sometime in 2007 when guitarist Todd Mihan found himself between projects. Todd began writing songs and recording them at his studio in Hyde Park, NY. Before long the number of tunes reached over 30 and after the smoke cleared he found himself with some great material. The music is a fuse of rock, country, pop, and blues. Todd say's "I love the style of country guitar, and admire the musicianship in that genre". Todd picked the best 14 songs of the lot and really started fine tuning them. He called his longtime friend Chris Trainor to play drums on some more demos at 3 Bays Studios in Redhook, NY. Chris’ solid performances in the studio sold Todd on makng him a permenant fixture. After about a year and a half of writing and recording, it was time to form a complete band.

With the talented Chris Trainor now onboard, Todd set out to find some more great players. Mike Hamel’s name came to mind instantly for the position of bass guitar. Todd and Mike had played together in preivous bands. Mike is not only known to be a great bass player, but a talented singer and overall musician as well. The last space to fill was the role of rhythm guitar. Mike Morrison stepped up to fill that very important role. His strong musical sense and attention to detail made him a pefect match.

Since Downside Joyride began performing in the summer of 2009 the reponse has been great. The band continues to grow and the future looks very bright.

04/02 - Friday :: Kevin Hayes with special guests to benefit Haiti

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Pianist & Composer Kevin Hays has had a 20 year career as a performing, touring, and recording artist. He has a dozen recordings under his own name and has been featured on dozens more with a variety of artists. Included in his discography are 3 critically acclaimed recordings for the Blue Note Label. His 'Seventh Sense' was praised by The New York Times and recognized as one of the 'Top 40 Jazz Releases of the Year' by Musician Magazine.

Kevin has performed and recorded with some of the most prominent and influential musicians in Jazz. These include Sonny Rollins, John Scofield, Benny Golson, Roy Haynes, Chris Potter, Al Foster, Joe Henderson, Buster Williams, Art Farmer, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Joshua Redman.

Today, he continues to perform worldwide in Solo concerts, with his Trio which includes bassist Doug Weiss and drummer Bill Stewart, and with The Sangha Quartet which features Seamus Blake, Larry Grenadier, and Bill Stewart. He also conducts Master Classes in the U.S. and abroad

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Although young, Jesses music can be considered multi-generational and has been compared to Cold Play, Death Cab for Cutie, and John Mayer. The sophisticated subject matter strikes a chord with teens and adults.

Jesses LP debut effort Speed Of Light has received much notice and recognition with tens of thousands of myspace hits creating quite a buzz locally and across the country. Cornerstone Music Festival in Illinois invited Jesse and his band to perform at the 2009 summer festival where there were over 30,000 in attendance.

Jesse has also performed unplugged, which provides the audience with a more intimate encounter. His infectious melodies, instrumental dexterity and formidable song writing talents bond wholly and enthusiastically to generate an experience the audience will not soon forget.

04/03 - Saturday :: Hugh Brodie & the Cosmic Ensemble

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One player who gets right down to the true nitty gritty when it comes to playing the saxophone is Monticello, New York resident Hugh Brodie. Here's an artist who coaxes every ounce of emotion from his instrument as only a true jazz player can. He is spiritual beyond words when it comes to his approach to his craft. Even in very brief conversation, Brodie emerges as a courteous and affable gentleman. He is "cool" in the context of the old-school jazzmen who know their stuff like the artisans of another time - the carpenter who can almost taste the sawdust and who accurately senses that this is the project that will ends of being his work of art; or the gourmet cook, who no more needs the aid of a printed recipe than a skilled race car driver needs a road map.

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04/09 - Friday :: Vijay Iyer

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"By now, there can be no doubt that pianist-composer Vijay Iyer stands among the most daringly original jazz artists of the under-40 generation," writes critic Howard Reich in the Chicago Tribune. Vijay Iyer has been described by the The Village Voice as "the most commanding pianist and composer to emerge in recent years," by The Boston Globe as "one of the most challenging and satisfying talents in jazz today," and by the L.A. Weekly as "a boundless and deeply important young star."

Iyer recently won the Downbeat Magazine International Critics' Poll in the Rising Star Jazz Artist, Composer, and Pianist categories. He was also named Up & Coming Musician of the Year in the JJA Jazz Awards, and has graced the covers of five international music magazines. He received the CalArts Alpert Award in the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, and numerous composer commissions.

In addition to his work as a bandleader, Iyer has collaborated with Steve Coleman, Roscoe Mitchell, Wadada Leo Smith, Amiri Baraka, Butch Morris, Oliver Lake, Ethel, dead prez, Burnt Sugar, Karsh Kale, Talvin Singh, Imani Uzuri, George Lewis, DJ Spooky, John Zorn, High Priest, Imani Winds, and many others. 

Iyer teaches at New York University, The New School, and School for Improvisational Music. His writings appear in Music Perception, Journal of Consciousness Studies, Current Musicology, and the anthologies Uptown Conversation, Sound Unbound, and Arcana IV.

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04/10 - Saturday :: Idan Santhaus Big Band featuring Todd Coolman & John Riley

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"Putting a unique stamp on the genre of "Big Band Music" has become increasingly difficult... Idan Santhaus, a talented saxophonist / flautist, has now made his mark on the genre."

..."While Santhaus was the only reed player on the stage, the clever arrangements did not want for a saxophone section"

..."Santhaus, who had already demonstrated his saxophone talents on the prior tunes, could very well become a major musical force on flute. Dexterity, range, creativity, speed and stylish sophistication seemed to spring forth from the flute as Santhaus shot rapid-fire sixteenth notes through the room."

Jazz Improv's New York Jazz Guide & Directory September 2006

04/15 - Thursday :: Mark Hummel

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Mark Hummel is a road warrior - a true Blues Survivor. Along the way, he has crafted his own trademark harmonica sound - a subtle combination of tone, phrasing and attack combined with a strong sense of swing. While Mark is new to Electro Fi Records, his earlier albums, constant touring and appearances at the major blues festivals have firmly established his solid reputation around the US and Europe.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut and raised in Los Angeles, California, Mark absorbed the music of such Chicago based harp blowers as Little Walter, James Cotton, and Sonny Boy Williamson, before settling in Berkeley, California in 1972. There he played with local bluesmen such as Cool Papa, Boogie Jake, Mississippi Johnny Waters and Sonny Lane. In 1980, he took the helm to lead the popular Blues Survivors Band.

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04/16 - Friday :: Adam Levy & The Mint Imperials

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"Adam Levy has a reputation for tailoring imaginative and elegant guitar solos to fit almost any tune, beginning with Tracy Chapman's "Give Me One Reason" and more recently on Norah Jones' three CDs. When not busy backing Jones, the former Bay Area jazz musician has been writing tunes of his own, mostly in a bluesy folk vein, and he sings 11 of them on Washing Day. Lingering fragrances, coin laundries and pay phones inform his highly poetic, deeply emotional and at times disturbing songs about a lost lover. He avoids the wind because it reminds him of her touch, threatening to stir up a storm inside him. Finally, in a cow-punk ode titled "I Shot Her Down," he commits murder. Pain oozes from Levy's craggy tenor tones, which he answers with blistering shards of guitar sound."—San Francisco Chronicle

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The Judith Tulloch Band performs a blend of music that is adult contemporary, jazzy, acoustic music, with a hint of world music ambiance. Strong vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, flutes, and soprano sax drive this music, which has been described as world-pop-fusion with a jazzy edge. The band performs as a two to five piece band at all types of venues ranging from large concert halls, to clubs, cafes, restaurants, cultural events, wedding ceremonies, corporate events, and special benefits for those in need.

04/17 - Saturday :: Marcus Strickland Trio

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Marcus Strickland , who was named 'Rising Star, Soprano Saxophone' in Downbeat Magazine's Critic's Poll '08 and 'Best New Artist' in JazzTimes Magazine's Reader's Poll '06; has two releases on Fresh Sound New Talent Records as a leader ("At Last" and "Brotherhood"); and currently plays with Dave Douglas, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, and Will Calhoun. Strickland also recently ended a five-year stint with legendary drummer Roy Haynes.

The aspiring saxophonist has been on two Grammy-nominated recordings ("Fountain of Youth" - Roy Haynes & "Keystone" - Dave Douglas). His own record label, Strick Muzik, was launched in 2006 with an adventurous double CD project featuring two bands of his, and appropriately titled with a play on words "Twi-Life".

In 2007, the highly acclaimed Twi-Life Group released a live album entitled "Open Reel Deck" off Strick Muzik. The album features Lage Lund on guitar, Carlos Henderson on electric bass and E.J. Strickland on drums as well as trumpeter Keyon Harrold, the hip-hop-tinged poetry of Malachi, and one track with pianist Jon Cowherd. Throughout the electrically charged atmosphere of "Open Reel Deck" the Twi-Life Group displays the curious side of Marcus' compositional skills through funk, hip-hop, afro-beat, rock, ska and jungle grooves, while also showcasing the versatility of his twin brother E.J. on the drums.

Strickland has gained professional & artistic integrity through experiences with Roy Haynes, Mos Def, Dave Douglas, Nicholas Payton, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Christian McBride, Charles Tolliver Big Band, Tom Harrell, Will Calhoun, Lonnie Plaxico, The Carnegie Hall Big Band, The Mingus Band, the Village Vanguard Band, Milt Jackson Big Band, and The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, just to name a few.

Website: Concepts Project

"A nicely spirited recording of free improvisation and standards that blurs typical boundaries" Ralph Alessi "Concepts" is an intimate exploration of the bass/guitar duo. It's very well played and a joy to listen to" Billy Drummond

"Surprise, emotion, lots of ideas & colors all their own.. Once in a while you come across something striking and unexpected, which changes you & which you don't forget. This wonderful duo is such a thing " Jean-Michel Pilc

"Matteo's music is striking and original" Ron Sadoff, composer, NYU director of jazz studies.

The concepts project has its core in Matteo Liberatore and Jerry DeVore. Matteo's original compositions are little portraits, not just "head, solos, head." They always improvise together, you can't really tell who's accompanying. They switch roles and change points of view, stretching the concept of improvisation and form, and playing "standards" as if they were playing their own tunes. They have their own sound, original and refined. Each performance finds new motifs, creating something that is original and only theirs.

04/23 - Friday :: The Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra

The Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra

The Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra is being hailed as one of the most daring and creative ensembles on the scene today. In the latest issue of Downbeat, John Murph calls their latest album ("El Viaje") “an opulent listening experience of modern, orchestral jazz, brimming with passionate improvisations, deliberate contrapuntal melodies and plush harmonies.” They've been performing regularly at the Jazz Standard, Birdland, jazz Gallery, Joe's Pub.. Pedro Giraudo, in the tradition of such composers as Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus, highlights the unique talents of each band member, masterfully weaving together pre-composed and improvised elements.

Originally from Cordoba Argentina, Pedro Giraudo moved to New York City in 1996. Since then he has become an in-demand bass player and arranger working in a great variety of musical projects. He has performed professionally with Pablo Ziegler, Kenny Garret, Marco Granados, William Cepeda, Chris Washburn, and Eternal Tango;, and recorded with Fernando Oteros X-Tango, Marta Topferova, Lucia Pulido, Mo'Guajiro & Jess Jurkovic. Pedro Giraudo has participated in various Jazz and Music Festivals throughout the United States, Europe, South America, the Caribbean and Asia and performed in venues such as The Blue Note (Japan), Birdland (Vienna), Kennedy Center (Washington DC), Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall (NYC).

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04/24 - Saturday :: Cyro Baptista’s Banquet

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Since arriving in the U.S. in 1980 from his native country Brazil, Cyro Baptista has emerged as one of the premier percussionists in the country. Coinciding with the rise in the public’s interest of world music, Cyro has managed to record and tour with some of music’s most popular names. His mastery of Brazilian percussion and the many instruments he creates himself, have catapulted him into world renown.

Banquet of the Spirits features the tight new quartet led by maestro Cyro Baptista—the percussionist who has performed with everyone from Herbie Hancock and Yo-Yo Ma to Laurie Anderson, Paul Simon and, Medeski Martin and Wood. Cyro’s endless sonic curiosity and intense rhythmic drive has never been stronger in these imaginative original songs. Featuring three of the best young musicians out of the downtown scene and some very special guests, the music jumps from a whisper to a scream and never misses a beat.

The quartet embodies the philosophy of Anthropofagia, a Brazilian cultural movement from the 1920's. The band, is a musical manifestation of the process of eating, swallowing, and digesting all the tendencies that are part of the sonic landscape and our environment. The music is the product of all sounds that they have collectively consumed over the years; some of them they've digested and others they have rejected. After that, it has been difficult to identify what belongs to what country, culture, or religion.

Web Site: The Amazing Mr. Spoons

Mr. Spoons has been entertaining people with his mastery of musical cutlery for over 70 years! At almost 80, he hasn't slowed down much.

Let yourself be carried away to another time by the outstanding talent of Mr. Spoons. Mr. Spoons shares his life-long love of spoon playing with his audience. He's played venues from Madison Square Garden to Mt. St. Mary College.

04/30 - Friday :: The Bethany & Rufus Roots Quartet

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In 2003, Bethany Yarrow released her debut CD, entitled "Rock Island", to amazing (and amazed) reviews. Beautifully produced by Kevin Salem (Mercury Rev, Bad Brains, Chocolate Genius) and Knox Chandler (David Gahan, Siouxsie & the Banshees), the CD mixed the gloss of pop production with banjos, dulcimers, harmonicas, slide guitars, gospel choirs, and the sampled ghosts of some of the great blues singers in America. In totally unexpected ways, Bethany took traditional slave lullabies, prison songs, and murder ballads, and turned them into grooving electronic pop for a new generation.

Bethany's brand of folk has certainly struck a chord across the country, and ears are beginning to perk up noticeably... HBO recently featured her version of "Black is the Color" in their series Cat House, and listeners have been knocked out by her "fascinating" and "dramatic" interpretations. Her voice has been called, "mesmerizing", "intense", "powerful", "spell-binding".... "A cross between PJ Harvey and Annie Lennox... Dido and Grace Slick..." Bethany has been dubbed a "musical medium", crossing genres and time, and in re-inventing these deeply American songs, Bethany has not only taken them into the future, she has made them deeply her own.

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05/01 - Saturday :: Jerome Sabbagh quartet

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"Mr. Sabbagh played with untroubled self-assurance [...] Mr. Sabbagh avoided direct allusions to the saxophone totems. What he is working toward, simply and effectively, is a sincerely personal vocabulary." (Nate Chinen, New York Times).

The Jerome Sabbagh Quartet :: This Falcon show will feature Jerome Sabbagh: saxophone and compositions, Lage Lund: guitar, Joe Martin: bass and Diego Voglino: drums. Jerome's debut album "North" (Fresh Sound New Talent) was elected best CD of 2005 by the readers of Jazzman in France and included in the top 10 jazz albums of 2005 by the Ottawa Citizen.

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05/07 - Friday :: Winard Harper Sextet

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Drummer Winard Harper is passionate about jazz. "This music is powerful," he says. "It can do a lot of good for people. If they'd spend some time each day listening to it, we would see many changes in the world." "Early on," Harper continues, "I transcribed a couple of Max solos, but I really just loved listening to him. He was a big influence as well as Art Blakey, and more so than anybody, Billy Higgins. The joy and the passion and his love of playing really made an impact on me. I could see similarities between myself and him, and then we became such great friends. A lot of the concept of my band was inspired by Billy. A lot of the African influences and different instruments I use in the band, Billy was always exploring as well."

Piadrum recording artist Winard Harper is one of the hardest working drummers in jazz today, not only leading his very exciting and hard-swinging sextet, but also continuing as an in-demand sideman. When not touring with his band, Harper continues to work and record with such artists such as Joe Lovano, Avery Sharpe, Steve Turre, Wycliffe Gordon, Frank Wess, Ray Bryant, and Jimmy Heath. His newest CD, Make It Happen, goes further than any of his previous six releases to highlight his talent as drummer, composer and bandleader.

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05/08 - Saturday :: A split bill with - The Robert Kopec Trio / Bennett Harris Blues Band

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The Robert Kopec Trio

featuring - Vinnie Martuccion on piano, Peter O'Brian on drums, and Robert Kopec on Bass.

Robert Kopec is an acoustic & electric bassist from Fair Oaks,NY, leads many of his own groups and is an indemand sideman. Kopec's resume is diverse to say the least, gigs started at the age of 14 and lead him from rock to show pits,from members of the group Skid Row to backing the legendary Hennie Youngman. Along the way he has been a endorsee/clinician for Kramer Guitars, Fender Guitars and SWR Amps. Now endorsing Epifani Amplification and DR Strings. Robert's love is improvising in all forms and he has had the great experience of sharing the stage with master improvising musicians the likes of Hal Galper, Eddie Bert, Mark Murphy, Hugh Brodie, Michael Formaneck, Randy Brecker, Lew Soloff, Joel Rosenblatt, Jeff Hirschfield, Adam Nussbaum, Kazzrie Jaxen, Russ Johnson, Dean Sharp, Freddie Jacobs, Bob Meyer, John Esposito, Peter O'Brien and Rick Margitza just to name a few. Kopec has also been composing for his trio & quartet. In addition to this, Robert is a member of the Scott Weis Band and the 14 piece BIg Bang Jazz Gang! Robert is currently teaching private students for SUNY Orange & Alto Music both in Middletown,NY and the Milford Music School in Milord, Pa.

Web Site: Bennett Harris Blues Band

Get ready for an exciting performance of rousing, soulful, and rollicking country Delta blues and ragtime music, when Bennett Harris takes the stage with his acoustic guitars and harmonica, at The Falcon!

What Bennett (formerly known as Backdoor Benny) has in store is a diverse repertoire of traditional acoustic blues music, embracing various styles, eras and moods. Drawing on many sources, Bennett's inspirations include Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Blind Blake, on up to modern masters such as Muddy Waters, Jorma Kaukonen, Bonnie Raitt, and even Irving Berlin! Such an eclectic show wouldn't be complete without a handful of Bennett's original tunes as well.

Bennett Harris has performed at such venues as the Turning Point, Cafe Lena, Manny's Carwash, Godfrey Daniels, Blues 2000 Festival, the Bayou, the Rosendale Cafe, Bodles Opera House, and at various festivals and clubs throughout the Northeast. Check the schedule for upcoming show information.

A great time is sure to be had by all!

05/14 - Friday :: Chris Cubeta Song Writer Project

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05/15 - Saturday :: Adam Arcuragi

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Adam Arcuragi is a playwright, poet and songwriter from Philadelphia. His self-titled debut LP was recorded in fits and starts during the past three years and features contributions from other artists like Matt Pond PA and Bitter Bitter Weeks. It's a deeply personal, intimate and poetic collection of artfully crafted folk-pop. A dreamy young folk-rocker with literate lyrics, moody acoustic guitar and a voice like a sandy milkshake....

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An original Folk Rock Project featuring Darius Molfetas- percussion and vocals, Jeff Dematte - Guitar, Melody Earl & Kristen DeMatte on Piano & Vocals.

05/21 - Friday :: Peter Prince & Moon Boot Lover

Website: Moon Boot Lover

Rocketing towards Earth from the farthest regions of the galaxy comes Moon Boot Lover : invigorating and awe-inspiring, and reminiscent of the comic storylines that spin fantastical super heroes. The name bears the imagination of their leader, the musical mad genius Peter Prince, who delivers an exciting and unpredictable musical experience that ignites everyone in the room. Unparalleled by anything on this planet, the band has once again touched down to continue its mission of bringing their 'Rock-ET Soul' - an electrifying blend of the enchantment of Al Green, the guitar wizardry of Jimi Hendrix, the spell-binding songwriting of Jim Croce and the rock grandeur of Led Zeppelin - to music lovers everywhere. Those who have been witness to Moon Boot Lover sightings know they are a show not to miss!

Website:The Trapps

Formed in the winter of 2003 in New Paltz, NY, The Trapps are an American band that taps the roots of Americana, folk, and rock and roll, and wraps it all into a tightly-knit package that is entirely their own. Led by Sean Schenker (lead vocals, guitar), Warren Gold (lead guitar, slide guitar), Jason Sarubbi (upright & electric bass, backing vocals) and Seth Moutal (drums, percussion, backing vocals). Though their musical influences are far reaching, the greatest strength of the band is their commitment to the song – all at once they can grab you with powerful harmonies like the Jayhawks or rivet you with a high intensity jam like the Black Crowes, but for this band, it is never done loosely or in a way that pulls the listener away from the essence and presentation of the song itself.

05/22 - Saturday :: James Carney Group

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James Carney has cultivated a reputation for developing an original, polystylistic approach to making music - a philosophy that respects and explores both tradition and the avant-garde. He has recorded five albums as a leader - his last two for the Songlines label. Green-Wood (Songlines 1566) was released in 2007 to wide acclaim, and Ways & Means (Songlines 1580) will be released in July 2009. The septet he leads on both recordings, also known as the James Carney Group, features some of New York’s most creative and in-demand musicians: trumpeter Ralph Alessi, tenor saxophonist Tony Malaby, trombonist Josh Roseman, saxophonist Peter Epstein, bassist Chris Lightcap, and drummer Mark Ferber.

"Mr. Carney is a sharp pianist and a broadly imaginative conceptualist and composer.” -The New York Times

The James Carney Group is Tony Malaby, Josh Roseman, Ralph Alessi, James Carney, Chris Lightcap, and Mark Ferber.

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05/28 - Saturday :: Frank Kimbrough Trio

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Pianist/composer Frank Kimbrough has been active on the New York jazz scene for more than 25 years. He is currently a Palmetto recording artist, having previously recorded as a leader for OmniTone, Soul Note, Igmod, and Mapleshade. Frank was a founding member and composer-in-residence of the Jazz Composers Collective (1992 - 2005), and during the Collective's existence played in nearly twenty of its associated groups. He is otherwise in demand as a sideman. Frank’s playing has been recognized by his inclusion in the Downbeat Critics Poll each year since 2001, and his recordings are often included in jazz critics' year's-end top-ten lists.

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05/29 - Saturday :: Paul Curreri

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"Curreri plays the guitar like a man possessed. You half expect tears to appear on the face of his instrument. [His voice] ranges from distant howl and somber wail, to full-throttle growl and moan, more than ably covering a spectrum of emotions. As for lyrics, there’s a rhythm and force that brings to mind a boxer on a speed bag; fast, furious, and somehow efficient.” – Oxford Town

“Gentle in thought, perceptive in lyric and melodic in finely tuned fretwork… Curreri's finger-picking style is lilting and fluid, and there's a languid tension throughout that's created by a strong and sure dynamic sense. The flicking and scampering of his fingers weave an aural magic that complements his elusive and playful vocal style perfectly. Lyrically, Curreri is full of taste and truth, poetic jewels.” –9x Magazine

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Enter The Rhodes: Derek Daunicht, Nick Imperial, Rob Sciortino, David Laviola. Rather than emulate later-day, post-Sgt. Pepper Beatles, the Rhodes aim for the first few fab-four albums, with impressive results. They’ve certainly done their homework, from the sparkling “When Your Baby’s Gone,” with fabulous harmonies; the yearning “She Had To Leave,” with clever vocal call-backs; the bright “Shady Lady,” featuring a killer drum part; to the back-beat driven “Shakedown,” where the Rhodes go for the throat. Catchy melodies, sharp, concise arrangements, glimmering guitars and, above all, stellar harmonies, The Rhodes can sure barrel down the highway.

06/04 - Friday:: Luis Bonilla Quintet

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Luis Bonilla - Trombone/compositions The California raised, Costa Rican trombonist, composer and arranger has sought out, taken in and mastered an incredible array of musical styles. His success as a sideman with such greats as McCoy Tyner, Dizzy Gillespie, Lester Bowie, Tom Harrell, Freddie Hubbard, Astrud Gilberto, Willie Colon and Toshiko Akiyoshi attests not only to the skill and variety of Bonilla's talent, but also to a mind restlessly committed to exploring some of the most complex and demanding music of our time.

Ivan Renta - Saxophone Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Ivan Renta began playing Alto sax at age 13 in his hometown Coamo. In 1998, Ivan moved to New York to attend the prestigious "New School Jazz and Contemporary Music Program". While in college, he began performing with top artists such as Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, William Cepeda, Bobby Sanabria, among others. During the past years, Ivan Renta has kept quite busy performing with everybody in the New York jazz scene. His collaborations with top artists has taken him all over the world's biggest venues. Now in his mid twenties. His career has just began, and lots of sounds will be heard from "The New Caribbean phenom"...... Eddie Palmieri

Bruce Barth - Piano Jazz pianist and composer Bruce Barth has been sharing his music with listeners the world over for more than two decades. Deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, his music reflects both the depth and breadth of his life and musical experiences. In addition to traveling widely performing his own music, he has also performed with revered jazz masters, as well as collaborated with leading musicians of his own generation.” Bruce has performed on over one hundred recordings and movie soundtracks, including ten as a leader. In a recent review in the Newark Star-Ledger, Zan Stewart writes “No one sounds quite like Barth. His solos are characterized by robust swing, his ability to tell a story, and by his rich, beguiling sound

Robert Sabin - Bass Robert Sabin has been distinguishing himself on the New York jazz scene for over a decade by performing in an enigmatic cross-section of musical genres. He was awarded Second Prize in both the 2001 and 2003 International Society of Bassist's Jazz Competitions, and has appeared alongside such artists as Oliver Lake, Dick Oatts, Donny McCaslin, Luis Bonilla, John Riley, Dee Alexander, Aaron Johnson, Jim McNeely, David Leibman, Chico O'Farril, Billy Taylor, Ted Rosenthal, Dianna Krall, Bill Watrous, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Turtle Island String Quartet, Steve Turre, Vince Mendoza, Roland Hanna, Giacomo Gates, Mellisa Hamilton, Robin Aleman, Bob Mintzer, Carl Fontana, and Ernie Watts.

John Riley - drums John first began playing the drums at eight years old. In 1976, he moved to New York City and was called to join the Woody Herman Band. Following that great experience, John returned to New York and began freelancing with a wide spectrum of world class musicians including Stan Getz, Milt Jackson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, John Scofield, Bob Mintzer, Gary Peacock, Mike Stern, Joe Lovano, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, John Patitucci, Bob Berg, and many others. John has a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz education from the University of North Texas and a Master of Music in jazz studies from Manhattan School of Music. John is also the author of The Art of Bop Drumming, Beyond Bop Drumming and has taught master classes around the world.

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06/05 - Saturday :: Gabriel Kahane

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Singer, pianist, and composer Gabriel Kahane is at the forefront of a generation of artists who are reinventing the landscape of music in the 21st century. Armed with a “sonorous, mesmerizing baritone” (The New Yorker) and a profound gift for composition, Kahane has found niches in the indie, classical and theater worlds while effortlessly blurring the lines between them.

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06/11 - Friday :: Rebecca Martin Trio

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Rebecca Martin has a warm, unguarded voice, an instrument of modesty and forbearance. Her interior style can feel almost too spare for standards, though she has recorded good albums full of them, most recently with the jazz drummer Paul Motian. With her own songs, she manifests a deeper, more easeful authority. She can make the same phrase seem philosophical and conversational, and about as natural as sighing.

"The Growing Season," Ms. Martin's first solo effort since 2004, consists entirely of her songs. The album was partly inspired by motherhood, with all that it entails: physical changes, heightened responsibilities, state-of-the-world ruminations. She croons about home on the aptly titled "Lullaby." But on another song she sings: "What feels like home/Is a hole to sink down into." This is meant to feel reassuring, as are several other lyrics that urge resignation on the subject of death.

Ms. Martin accompanies herself capably on acoustic guitar, but she also enlists top-flight musicians here, including her husband, the bassist Larry Grenadier; the guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, who doubles on keyboards; and the drummer Brian Blade, whose playing is unfailingly subtle. Rebecca has been a big part of the evolution of the Falcon performance series and it is always an honor to have her in the house.

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06/12 - Saturday :: Ben Allison Band Plays Neil Young

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Ben Allison is a "visionary composer, adventurous improviser, and strong organizational force on the New York City jazz scene, [and] has emerged as a rising star over the past decade" (JazzTimes). With his groups the Ben Allison Band, Man Size Safe, Peace Pipe, and Medicine Wheel Ben has toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Brazil winning fans and building new audiences with an adventurous yet accessible sound and a flair for the unexpected.

The Ben Allison Band, Ben's most rocking group to date, picks up where Man Size Safe left off. Their lyrical and textured approach to song-scapes has drawn a wide internatinal following and marks another chapter in Ben's unique career as a bassist, composer and band leader. The band includes Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, Jenny Scheinman, Shane Endsley, and Rudy Royston.

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South Miller & The Pistons are an indie band from Newburgh, NY. They started back in early 2009 when lead singer/rhythm guitarist, Vin Puleo, wanted to start a band to enter in a local contest. He got the 3 best musicians he knew; Jake Ponessi, Brian Butler, and Don Ruckdeschel. They immediately realized their musical chemistry and got to The Wright Gallery, a recording studio/record store in Kingston, to start recording an album. The band spent almost a year recording, and the cd was released in late December. After the release of the cd, the line-up was changed and drummer Joe Ricci was a change for the better. Adding more excitement and spice to the band. Their groovy bass lines , tasty guitar riffs, and catchy lyrics make South Miller & The Pistons a one of a kind group that you’ll surely enjoy.

06/18-Friday :: Dave Liebman Quartet

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The quintessential contemporary jazzman, saxophonist David Liebman "offers thanks to Trane, Miles and Ornette". He spent his whole career playing with some of the best in the business. He spent extensive periods as a member of the Miles Davis and Elvin Jones groups. Since 1970 he as been associated as a leader with a succession of extraordinary groups from Open Sky Trio to Lookout Farm to Quest each of which has framed a distinct phase of his musical evolution. The Dave Liebman Group was formed in 1991 and pursues a very eclectic contemporary style. With Liebman, Randy Brecker (Trumpet), Marc Copland (Piano), Drew Gress (Bass), and Billy Hart (Drums), each member brings forth a wide range of talents, enabling the music to move in many exciting directions. Larry Nai of All About Jazz writes, "the Liebman Group is a closely-attuned band that plays challenging, colorful music, that seems capable of drawing the most blase of audiences into it's orbit."

07/24 - Saturday :: Chris Bergson Band

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Brooklyn-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Bergson creates his own blend of rootsy blues and soul. Bergson has performed with Levon Helm, Hubert Sumlin, Norah Jones, John Hammond, Little Sammy Davis, Ollabelle and Larry Campbell as well as jazz legends Annie Ross and Al Foster. The Chris Bergson Band has headlined at such top New York City venues Joe's Pub, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Blue Note, The Living Room, and Jazz Standard. Chris has also performed at the 606 Club (London), B.B. King’s Blues Club (NYC), the Highway 99 Blues Club (Seattle, WA), the Regattabar (Cambridge, MA) and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, DC). Bergson has opened for Etta James, Levon Helm, John Hammond, Mose Allison, the Average White Band and Dr. Lonnie Smith. Chris Bergson also serves on the faculty of the 92nd St. Y where he teaches rock guitar and is a NY Pops teaching artist.

The Chris Bergson Band's latest Cd, FALL CHANGES was named MOJO Magazine's #1 Blues Album of 2008. " * * * * ...these guys could strip down the engine of a soulbluesmobile and put it back together blindfold. - MOJO

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08/07 - Saturday :: Anne McCue

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Anne McCue has recently been included along with Bob Dylan, the Byrds, Patty Griffin and other great artists in the collection '4 Decades of Folk Rock' and was a special guest at the International Guitar Festival.

As one of the foremost female guitarists of our time, Anne has been invited to play at the Jimi Hendrix Tribute Concert at the Adelaide Guitar Festival alongside world renowned guitarists such as Vernon Reid and John Hammond.

Anne has appeared as guest guitarist/vocalist on albums by Michelle Shocked, Gina Villalobos and Stephen Rowe and has been featured in Guitar Player Magazine, No Depression, Harp, Performing Songwriter, Billboard, Australian Musician etc...

Anne is an an extremely talented musician, and will put on a show you won't want to miss.

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08/21 - Saturday :: Aaron Goldberg

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Aaron Goldberg is a pianist and composer working at the vanguard of jazz music. His impeccable working band is made up of bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland. Recently Aaron released his Sunnyside Records debut album, Worlds, which exhibits the sensitivity and dynamism of this longstanding trio. In addition to heading his trio, Aaron has spent the last 10 years touring with many of the most brilliant voices in jazz--Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Betty Carter, Nicholas Payton, Al Foster, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Madeleine Peyroux among others.

Aaron's long and impressive list of recorded credits includes work with a diverse spectrum of artists ranging from Guillermo Klein to Terry Gibbs/Buddy DeFranco, as well as with fellow leaders of the next generation including John Ellis, Jimmy Greene and Eli Degibri. In 2004, Aaron produced and performed in Jazz for America's Future, a fundraising concert for John Kerry's presidential campaign that also featured Savion Glover, Brad Mehldau, Michael Brecker, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Christian McBride and others. He is currently the musical director of All Souls at Sundown, a jazz and poetry series at Manhattan's All Souls Church. His first recording as a leader, Turning Point, was released on the J Curve imprint in 1999, followed by Unfolding in 2002. He's also a member of the OAM Trio, which recorded Trilingual (1999) and Flow (2002) for the Fresh Sound/New Talent label, as well as two collaborations with saxophonist Mark Turner: an upcoming studio project and the acclaimed Live in Sevilla (2003) on Lola Records.

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