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SUMMARY:Samuel Batista
DESCRIPTION:Panamanian saxophonist\, composer\, and educator Samuel Batista mixes Panamanian folkloric and urban music with jazz. His latest album\, Panama United\, featuring Anthony Fung (drums)\, Eunjeong Hwong (piano) and James Dale (bass) covers traditional Panamanian rhythms within his original compositions\, aiming to preserve Panamanian folklore while documenting his firsts travels in the United States.  \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, he was admitted with a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music\, where he earned a double degree in Performance and Jazz Composition. During these years of study\, Batista had the honor of learning from some of the world’s most notable musicians such as Danilo Pérez\, John Patitucci\, Ben Street\, Joe Lovano and Marco Pignataro. \n\n\n\nWhile completing his studies at Berklee\, Samuel worked as coordinator of international auditions at the Panama Jazz Festival\, and collaborated in educational activities as musical director\, arranger and orchestrator for American vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Spanish singer Miguel Bosé. Similarly\, he experienced his first international exhibitions in places such as Carnegie Hall\, Small Jazz Club\, Outside The Box Music Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, and the Kriol Jazz Festival\, together with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera\, Zahili Gonzales Zamora\, Ron Savage\, Neal Smith and Antonio Hart. \n\n\n\nWhile working with bassist Oscar Stagnaro and pianist and producer Alain Mallet\, and drummer Mark Walker\, Batista was appointed to teach at The New England Conservatory for The Preparatory Jazz School and the Continuing Education Program. His 2018 debut album\, Panama United\, was produced by Alain Mallet and premiered during the 19th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival along with his “Panamanian Sextet”. \n\n\n\nIn 2018\, Batista returned to Panama and toured with Panamanian singer Ruben Blades while working as an educator at the Danilo Perez Foundation. After four years as a piano teacher for children ages three to five\, Batista was granted a full scholarship for the graduate program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.  \n\n\n\nBatista currently lives in Boston\, where he is working on his upcoming album Rising to Love.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/samuel-batista-7/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Ron Reid
DESCRIPTION:Ron Reid is a bassist\, steel drummer\, educator and composer. The Trinidadian musician is also a Professor of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music. He has performed with Randy Weston\, Carmen Lundy\, Dave Samuels Caribbean Jazz Project as well as a host of notable calypso and soca artists. He has three CDs as a leader\, the most recent ‘Precious Metals’ was released on the Jazz Urbane label. Ron also leads the Sunsteel Quintet in which he exclusively plays steel pans. \n\n\n\nronreid.com \n\n\n\nInstagram – @ronreidmusic \n\n\n\nFacebook – Ron Reid
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/ron-reid-4/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Sam Spear
DESCRIPTION:The Sam Spear Quintet delivers hard-hitting bop\, soulful swing\, and blistering ballads. Composed of two saxes\, piano\, bass\, and drums\, the group performs an eclectic mix of original tunes and cleverly crafted arrangements of jazz standards. \n\n\n\nhttps://samspearmusic.com/ \n\n\n\nFacebook: Sam Spear Music  \n\n\n\nInstagram: @sam_spear_music
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/sam-spear-6/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Liquid Sunlight
DESCRIPTION:Liquid Sunlight – SWWA Collective – is a group of musicians hailing from Boston\, MA that combine a variety of jazz\, latin\, funk\, and flamenco in their music. They are driven by a shared passion for leveraging music as a catalyst for positive change and healing. Liquid Sunlight has been evolving in collaboration with Start Where We Are Earth Music Festival.Members: Alejandra Gomez (flugelhorn/trumpet)\, Fall Raye (Sax)\, Sofia Villarreal (double bass)\, Adrian Guardián (piano/cuatro)\, Said Saarabia (drums)Social media
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/jazz-urbane-placeholder-4/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Ron Reid
DESCRIPTION:Ron Reid is a bassist\, steel drummer\, educator and composer. The Trinidadian musician is also a Professor of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music. He has performed with Randy Weston\, Carmen Lundy\, Dave Samuels Caribbean Jazz Project as well as a host of notable calypso and soca artists. He has three CDs as a leader\, the most recent ‘Precious Metals’ was released on the Jazz Urbane label. Ron also leads the Sunsteel Quintet in which he exclusively plays steel pans. \n\n\n\nronreid.com \n\n\n\nInstagram – @ronreidmusic \n\n\n\nFacebook – Ron Reid
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/ron-reid-3/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Samuel Batista
DESCRIPTION:Panamanian saxophonist\, composer\, and educator Samuel Batista mixes Panamanian folkloric and urban music with jazz. His latest album\, Panama United\, featuring Anthony Fung (drums)\, Eunjeong Hwong (piano) and James Dale (bass) covers traditional Panamanian rhythms within his original compositions\, aiming to preserve Panamanian folklore while documenting his firsts travels in the United States.  \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, he was admitted with a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music\, where he earned a double degree in Performance and Jazz Composition. During these years of study\, Batista had the honor of learning from some of the world’s most notable musicians such as Danilo Pérez\, John Patitucci\, Ben Street\, Joe Lovano and Marco Pignataro. \n\n\n\nWhile completing his studies at Berklee\, Samuel worked as coordinator of international auditions at the Panama Jazz Festival\, and collaborated in educational activities as musical director\, arranger and orchestrator for American vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Spanish singer Miguel Bosé. Similarly\, he experienced his first international exhibitions in places such as Carnegie Hall\, Small Jazz Club\, Outside The Box Music Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, and the Kriol Jazz Festival\, together with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera\, Zahili Gonzales Zamora\, Ron Savage\, Neal Smith and Antonio Hart. \n\n\n\nWhile working with bassist Oscar Stagnaro and pianist and producer Alain Mallet\, and drummer Mark Walker\, Batista was appointed to teach at The New England Conservatory for The Preparatory Jazz School and the Continuing Education Program. His 2018 debut album\, Panama United\, was produced by Alain Mallet and premiered during the 19th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival along with his “Panamanian Sextet”. \n\n\n\nIn 2018\, Batista returned to Panama and toured with Panamanian singer Ruben Blades while working as an educator at the Danilo Perez Foundation. After four years as a piano teacher for children ages three to five\, Batista was granted a full scholarship for the graduate program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.  \n\n\n\nBatista currently lives in Boston\, where he is working on his upcoming album Rising to Love.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/samuel-batista-6/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000
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SUMMARY:Alyssa Barker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of jazz with Alyssa Barker on violin and Chris Bramel on guitar\, presented by Jazz Urbane. This talented duo\, representing the spirit and innovation of Jazz Urbane\, brings a fresh take on classic jazz standards\, blending the warm\, melodic sound of the violin with the rhythmic and harmonic textures of the guitar. Their set features timeless favorites along with surprising jazz interpretations of popular songs\, offering something for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEmbark on a musical journey with Alyssa Barker\, a violinist celebrated for her transcendent performances that seamlessly blend classical elegance with contemporary innovation. Alyssa specializes in both acoustic and electric violin performances\, showcasing her versatility and unique ability to bridge traditional and modern musical worlds. Alyssa’s extraordinary talent has graced iconic stages worldwide\, leaving an indelible mark on the classical music scene. Her musical odyssey has flourished under the guidance of renowned mentors\, including Dr. Bill Banfield\, Julius Williams\, and original Trans Siberian Orchestra member Mark Wood. Having studied with these luminaries\, she not only honed her technical prowess but also developed a unique artistic voice that sets her apart. Mark Wood\, praising her exceptional skill and leadership\, remarked\, “Not only is Alyssa a master on the violin\, but she also has tremendous talent in leadership and commitment to her passion\, which is music and life.” Known for her collaborative spirit\, Alyssa has shared the stage with Grammy Award-winning and nominated artists such as Larry Klein\, Allen Stone\, Daymé Arocena\, Kenny Werner\, and Sweet Honey in the Rock. Her performances resonate with a fusion of genres\, showcasing a dynamic range that captivates audiences around the globe. Alyssa’s impressive repertoire includes performances at illustrious venues like Carnegie Hall in New York and Symphony Hall in Boston. Beyond the classical realm\, she has made significant contributions to the world of film and comedy\, featuring on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of the Academy Award-contending documentary “Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation” and appearing on the latest Sarah Silverman comedy special\, “Someone You Love.”Web@alyssabarkermusic Everywhere
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/alyssa-barker-2/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Anabel Gil Diaz
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning\, multi-instrumentalist and composer\, Anabel Gil Diaz was born on 1994 in Havana\, Cuba where she graduated from the Superior Institute of Art. She has developed professionally as a flutist\, professor and producer with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra under the conduction of Orbert Davis\, since November 2014 to date. Her presentations as both classical and jazz\, include performances at renowned venues in the US such as Millenium Park\, Auditorium Theatre\, Navy Pier Concert Hall\, Chicago State University Concert Hall \, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall\, Berklee Performance Center. And in Europe\, at the Auditorium “Paco de Lucía”\, the Auditorium of Alicante (ADDA)\, Auditorium of Torrevieja\, Spanish Institute of Radio and Television\, Jazz Club Square\, Galileo Galilei\, AC Jazz Recoletos\, Berlin Café\, National Auditorium of Madrid. \n\n\n\nShe has received positive critiques by Splash Magazine\, Chicago Tribune\, El País and El Diario. She received Masterclasses from international artists such as James Galway\, Maxance Larrieu\, Sibel Pensel\, Paquito de Rivera\, Sarpay Ozcagatay\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Kris Davis\, Edmar Colon\, Dave Santoro\, Marquis Hill\, Chris Bullock\, Orlando Valle (Maraca)\, among others. Some of the scholarships she has been granted are the full scholarship from the University of Lynn in Miami; Presidential Scholarship from The Berklee College of Music in Boston\, Massachusetts; The Artists Society (AIE) scholarship in Madrid\, Spain. She participated in the recording for the “New Jazz Standards Vol. 1” album by Terri Lyne Carrington\, released on September 2022; and is current flutist of the Film Music Orchestra (SSP) at Berklee College of Music. Most recently\, she has been accepted to the Film Scoring Academy of Europe’s Master in Fine Arts program in 2023.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/anabel-gil-diaz-7/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Anibal Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Cuban Pianist\, Composer\, Arranger\, and Bandleader Anibal Cruz is a Berklee graduate\, skilled in Composition and Jazz performance. Since launching his career\, he has achieved significant milestones including his first single\, “La Raza\,” released in 2021. Cruz has performed alongside notable artists such as Paquito de Rivera\, Armando Manzanero\, Egui Castrillo\, Joe McCarthy\, Ruben Rodrigez\, Alain Perez\, and Berta Rojas\, in addition to being part of the cast of Ayodele Casel’s “Chasing Magic.” \n\n\n\nHis international tours span Europe\, Latin America\, and the United States\, featuring performances with Ayodele Casel\, David Rivera\, DeJan\, Los Adolescentes\, Manolo Mairena\, Cucu Diamantes\, and Adonis Puentes since 2018. As a bandleader\, he heads Clave & Blues\, a Cuban & Latin Music Orchestra\, and The Blue Island Project\, a Latin Jazz quartet. \n\n\n\nIn his growing discography\, Cruz has contributed to several albums including “Ricano” by Jonathan Suazo\, “Illegal Grooves” by Nacho Gonzalez\, “Ká Berto” by Jaasiel Sança\, “Coffee Gold Sugar Cane” by Flavio Lira\, “De todo un poco” by Manolo Mairena\, and “Desde Lejos” by Juan Ruiz. His involvement in these diverse projects showcases his versatility and commitment to his musical career.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/anibal-cruz-5/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Sam Spear
DESCRIPTION:By:PenelopeSantana\n\n\n\nThe Sam Spear Quintet delivers hard-hitting bop\, soulful swing\, and blistering ballads. Composed of two saxes\, piano\, bass\, and drums\, the group performs an eclectic mix of original tunes and cleverly crafted arrangements of jazz standards. \n\n\n\nhttps://samspearmusic.com/ \n\n\n\nFacebook: Sam Spear Music  \n\n\n\nInstagram: @sam_spear_music
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/sam-spear-5/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T180000
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SUMMARY:Samuel Batista
DESCRIPTION:Panamanian saxophonist\, composer\, and educator Samuel Batista mixes Panamanian folkloric and urban music with jazz. His latest album\, Panama United\, featuring Anthony Fung (drums)\, Eunjeong Hwong (piano) and James Dale (bass) covers traditional Panamanian rhythms within his original compositions\, aiming to preserve Panamanian folklore while documenting his firsts travels in the United States.  \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, he was admitted with a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music\, where he earned a double degree in Performance and Jazz Composition. During these years of study\, Batista had the honor of learning from some of the world’s most notable musicians such as Danilo Pérez\, John Patitucci\, Ben Street\, Joe Lovano and Marco Pignataro. \n\n\n\nWhile completing his studies at Berklee\, Samuel worked as coordinator of international auditions at the Panama Jazz Festival\, and collaborated in educational activities as musical director\, arranger and orchestrator for American vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Spanish singer Miguel Bosé. Similarly\, he experienced his first international exhibitions in places such as Carnegie Hall\, Small Jazz Club\, Outside The Box Music Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, and the Kriol Jazz Festival\, together with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera\, Zahili Gonzales Zamora\, Ron Savage\, Neal Smith and Antonio Hart. \n\n\n\nWhile working with bassist Oscar Stagnaro and pianist and producer Alain Mallet\, and drummer Mark Walker\, Batista was appointed to teach at The New England Conservatory for The Preparatory Jazz School and the Continuing Education Program. His 2018 debut album\, Panama United\, was produced by Alain Mallet and premiered during the 19th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival along with his “Panamanian Sextet”. \n\n\n\nIn 2018\, Batista returned to Panama and toured with Panamanian singer Ruben Blades while working as an educator at the Danilo Perez Foundation. After four years as a piano teacher for children ages three to five\, Batista was granted a full scholarship for the graduate program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.  \n\n\n\nBatista currently lives in Boston\, where he is working on his upcoming album Rising to Love.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/samuel-batista-5/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T180000
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SUMMARY:Ron Reid
DESCRIPTION:Ron Reid is a bassist\, steel drummer\, educator and composer. The Trinidadian musician is also a Professor of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music. He has performed with Randy Weston\, Carmen Lundy\, Dave Samuels Caribbean Jazz Project as well as a host of notable calypso and soca artists. He has three CDs as a leader\, the most recent ‘Precious Metals’ was released on the Jazz Urbane label. Ron also leads the Sunsteel Quintet in which he exclusively plays steel pans. \n\n\n\nronreid.com \n\n\n\nInstagram – @ronreidmusic \n\n\n\nFacebook – Ron Reid
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/ron-reid-2/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T200000
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CREATED:20240730T155314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T155314Z
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SUMMARY:Anabel Gil Diaz
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning\, multi-instrumentalist and composer\, Anabel Gil Diaz was born on 1994 in Havana\, Cuba where she graduated from the Superior Institute of Art. She has developed professionally as a flutist\, professor and producer with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra under the conduction of Orbert Davis\, since November 2014 to date. Her presentations as both classical and jazz\, include performances at renowned venues in the US such as Millenium Park\, Auditorium Theatre\, Navy Pier Concert Hall\, Chicago State University Concert Hall \, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall\, Berklee Performance Center. And in Europe\, at the Auditorium “Paco de Lucía”\, the Auditorium of Alicante (ADDA)\, Auditorium of Torrevieja\, Spanish Institute of Radio and Television\, Jazz Club Square\, Galileo Galilei\, AC Jazz Recoletos\, Berlin Café\, National Auditorium of Madrid. \n\n\n\nShe has received positive critiques by Splash Magazine\, Chicago Tribune\, El País and El Diario. She received Masterclasses from international artists such as James Galway\, Maxance Larrieu\, Sibel Pensel\, Paquito de Rivera\, Sarpay Ozcagatay\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Kris Davis\, Edmar Colon\, Dave Santoro\, Marquis Hill\, Chris Bullock\, Orlando Valle (Maraca)\, among others. Some of the scholarships she has been granted are the full scholarship from the University of Lynn in Miami; Presidential Scholarship from The Berklee College of Music in Boston\, Massachusetts; The Artists Society (AIE) scholarship in Madrid\, Spain. She participated in the recording for the “New Jazz Standards Vol. 1” album by Terri Lyne Carrington\, released on September 2022; and is current flutist of the Film Music Orchestra (SSP) at Berklee College of Music. Most recently\, she has been accepted to the Film Scoring Academy of Europe’s Master in Fine Arts program in 2023.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/anabel-gil-diaz-6/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T140000
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SUMMARY:Alyssa Barker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of jazz with Alyssa Barker on violin and Elijah Baradi on keys\, presented by Jazz Urbane. This talented duo\, representing the spirit and innovation of Jazz Urbane\, brings a fresh take on classic jazz standards\, blending the warm\, melodic sound of the violin with the rhythmic and harmonic textures of the piano. Their set features timeless favorites along with surprising jazz interpretations of popular songs\, offering something for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEmbark on a musical journey with Alyssa Barker\, a violinist celebrated for her transcendent performances that seamlessly blend classical elegance with contemporary innovation. Alyssa specializes in both acoustic and electric violin performances\, showcasing her versatility and unique ability to bridge traditional and modern musical worlds. Alyssa’s extraordinary talent has graced iconic stages worldwide\, leaving an indelible mark on the classical music scene. Her musical odyssey has flourished under the guidance of renowned mentors\, including Dr. Bill Banfield\, Julius Williams\, and original Trans Siberian Orchestra member Mark Wood. Having studied with these luminaries\, she not only honed her technical prowess but also developed a unique artistic voice that sets her apart. Mark Wood\, praising her exceptional skill and leadership\, remarked\, “Not only is Alyssa a master on the violin\, but she also has tremendous talent in leadership and commitment to her passion\, which is music and life.” Known for her collaborative spirit\, Alyssa has shared the stage with Grammy Award-winning and nominated artists such as Larry Klein\, Allen Stone\, Daymé Arocena\, Kenny Werner\, and Sweet Honey in the Rock. Her performances resonate with a fusion of genres\, showcasing a dynamic range that captivates audiences around the globe. Alyssa’s impressive repertoire includes performances at illustrious venues like Carnegie Hall in New York and Symphony Hall in Boston. Beyond the classical realm\, she has made significant contributions to the world of film and comedy\, featuring on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of the Academy Award-contending documentary “Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation” and appearing on the latest Sarah Silverman comedy special\, “Someone You Love.”Web@alyssabarkermusic Everywhere
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/alyssa-barker/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T200000
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SUMMARY:Samuel Batista
DESCRIPTION:Panamanian saxophonist\, composer\, and educator Samuel Batista mixes Panamanian folkloric and urban music with jazz. His latest album\, Panama United\, featuring Anthony Fung (drums)\, Eunjeong Hwong (piano) and James Dale (bass) covers traditional Panamanian rhythms within his original compositions\, aiming to preserve Panamanian folklore while documenting his firsts travels in the United States.  \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, he was admitted with a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music\, where he earned a double degree in Performance and Jazz Composition. During these years of study\, Batista had the honor of learning from some of the world’s most notable musicians such as Danilo Pérez\, John Patitucci\, Ben Street\, Joe Lovano and Marco Pignataro. \n\n\n\nWhile completing his studies at Berklee\, Samuel worked as coordinator of international auditions at the Panama Jazz Festival\, and collaborated in educational activities as musical director\, arranger and orchestrator for American vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Spanish singer Miguel Bosé. Similarly\, he experienced his first international exhibitions in places such as Carnegie Hall\, Small Jazz Club\, Outside The Box Music Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, and the Kriol Jazz Festival\, together with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera\, Zahili Gonzales Zamora\, Ron Savage\, Neal Smith and Antonio Hart. \n\n\n\nWhile working with bassist Oscar Stagnaro and pianist and producer Alain Mallet\, and drummer Mark Walker\, Batista was appointed to teach at The New England Conservatory for The Preparatory Jazz School and the Continuing Education Program. His 2018 debut album\, Panama United\, was produced by Alain Mallet and premiered during the 19th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival along with his “Panamanian Sextet”. \n\n\n\nIn 2018\, Batista returned to Panama and toured with Panamanian singer Ruben Blades while working as an educator at the Danilo Perez Foundation. After four years as a piano teacher for children ages three to five\, Batista was granted a full scholarship for the graduate program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.  \n\n\n\nBatista currently lives in Boston\, where he is working on his upcoming album Rising to Love.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/samuel-batista-4/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121957
CREATED:20240627T150524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T150526Z
UID:10000514-1721239200-1721246400@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Sam Spear
DESCRIPTION:By:PenelopeSantana\n\n\n\nThe Sam Spear Quintet delivers hard-hitting bop\, soulful swing\, and blistering ballads. Composed of two saxes\, piano\, bass\, and drums\, the group performs an eclectic mix of original tunes and cleverly crafted arrangements of jazz standards. \n\n\n\nhttps://samspearmusic.com/ \n\n\n\nFacebook: Sam Spear Music  \n\n\n\nInstagram: @sam_spear_music
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/sam-spear-4/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121957
CREATED:20240627T133527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T133529Z
UID:10000505-1720634400-1720641600@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Ron Reid
DESCRIPTION:Ron Reid is a bassist\, steel drummer\, educator and composer. The Trinidadian musician is also a Professor of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music. He has performed with Randy Weston\, Carmen Lundy\, Dave Samuels Caribbean Jazz Project as well as a host of notable calypso and soca artists. He has three CDs as a leader\, the most recent ‘Precious Metals’ was released on the Jazz Urbane label. Ron also leads the Sunsteel Quintet in which he exclusively plays steel pans. \n\n\n\nronreid.com \n\n\n\nInstagram – @ronreidmusic \n\n\n\nFacebook – Ron Reid
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/ron-reid/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121957
CREATED:20240620T152050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T152131Z
UID:10000460-1720029600-1720036800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Zahili Gonzalez Zamora
DESCRIPTION:Zahili Gonzalez Zamora is a Cuban pianist\, composer\, bandleader\, arranger\, and educator. She feels most defined by her Cuban heritage and her status as an immigrant. Her passion for music has taken her to Canada\, to South East Asia and\, now\, to the United States. Her rich musical background\, career experience and extraordinary improvisation skills render her a leader in the modern Latin jazz idiom and an influential\, emulated musician. \n\n\n\n​In 2018\, her Afro-Cuban jazz Trio\, MIXCLA\, released its self-titled album\, which features her original tunes and arrangements. It has received critical acclaim and earned the attention of major agents locally and internationally. The album has thus far advanced in the world of jazz\, adding to her accolades two nominations from the Boston Music Awards (2018 & 2019). \n\n\n\nhttps://www.zahilizamora.com \n\n\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/zahiligz/
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/zahili-gonzalez-zamora-7/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20240613T151254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T193616Z
UID:10000449-1719748800-1719756000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Bill Banfield's Imagine Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Urbane will bring Bill Banfield’s iconic Imagine Orchestra to the UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden.  Join us on Sunday\, June 30th\, and experience the ten+ piece jazz chamber orchestra\, which includes a string trio\, rhythm trio and percussion\, and winds and brass.  It is an eclectic approach to a creative composing/performing ensemble where the music is both fully orchestrated and improvised\, and represents how creative artists come to collaborate and “imagine” what the music whispers to musicians to reach for… \n\n\n\nGrab a drink from Harpoon’s wide selection of beer\, wine\, and nonalcoholic beverages\, snag delicious food from Rosa Mexicano\, and enjoy a “Jazz Brunch” like no other.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bill-banfields-imagine-orchestra/
CATEGORIES:Announcement,Live Music,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20240620T143430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T202515Z
UID:10000459-1719424800-1719432000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Zahili Gonzalez Zamora Trio
DESCRIPTION:Zahili Gonzalez Zamora is a Cuban pianist\, composer\, bandleader\, arranger\, and educator. She feels most defined by her Cuban heritage and her status as an immigrant. Her passion for music has taken her to Canada\, to South East Asia and\, now\, to the United States. Her rich musical background\, career experience and extraordinary improvisation skills render her a leader in the modern Latin jazz idiom and an influential\, emulated musician. \n\n\n\n​In 2018\, her Afro-Cuban jazz Trio\, MIXCLA\, released its self-titled album\, which features her original tunes and arrangements. It has received critical acclaim and earned the attention of major agents locally and internationally. The album has thus far advanced in the world of jazz\, adding to her accolades two nominations from the Boston Music Awards (2018 & 2019). \n\n\n\nhttps://www.zahilizamora.com \n\n\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/zahiligz/
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/zahili-gonzalez-zamora-6/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20240529T180855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T180856Z
UID:10000425-1718215200-1718222400@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Samuel Batista
DESCRIPTION:Panamanian saxophonist\, composer\, and educator Samuel Batista mixes Panamanian folkloric and urban music with jazz. His latest album\, Panama United\, featuring Anthony Fung (drums)\, Eunjeong Hwong (piano) and James Dale (bass) covers traditional Panamanian rhythms within his original compositions\, aiming to preserve Panamanian folklore while documenting his firsts travels in the United States.  \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, he was admitted with a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music\, where he earned a double degree in Performance and Jazz Composition. During these years of study\, Batista had the honor of learning from some of the world’s most notable musicians such as Danilo Pérez\, John Patitucci\, Ben Street\, Joe Lovano and Marco Pignataro. \n\n\n\nWhile completing his studies at Berklee\, Samuel worked as coordinator of international auditions at the Panama Jazz Festival\, and collaborated in educational activities as musical director\, arranger and orchestrator for American vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Spanish singer Miguel Bosé. Similarly\, he experienced his first international exhibitions in places such as Carnegie Hall\, Small Jazz Club\, Outside The Box Music Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, and the Kriol Jazz Festival\, together with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera\, Zahili Gonzales Zamora\, Ron Savage\, Neal Smith and Antonio Hart. \n\n\n\nWhile working with bassist Oscar Stagnaro and pianist and producer Alain Mallet\, and drummer Mark Walker\, Batista was appointed to teach at The New England Conservatory for The Preparatory Jazz School and the Continuing Education Program. His 2018 debut album\, Panama United\, was produced by Alain Mallet and premiered during the 19th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival along with his “Panamanian Sextet”. \n\n\n\nIn 2018\, Batista returned to Panama and toured with Panamanian singer Ruben Blades while working as an educator at the Danilo Perez Foundation. After four years as a piano teacher for children ages three to five\, Batista was granted a full scholarship for the graduate program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.  \n\n\n\nBatista currently lives in Boston\, where he is working on his upcoming album Rising to Love.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/samuel-batista-3/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20240529T165356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T170135Z
UID:10000399-1717851600-1717858800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Anibal Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Cuban Pianist\, Composer\, Arranger\, and Bandleader Anibal Cruz is a Berklee graduate\, skilled in Composition and Jazz performance. Since launching his career\, he has achieved significant milestones including his first single\, “La Raza\,” released in 2021. Cruz has performed alongside notable artists such as Paquito de Rivera\, Armando Manzanero\, Egui Castrillo\, Joe McCarthy\, Ruben Rodrigez\, Alain Perez\, and Berta Rojas\, in addition to being part of the cast of Ayodele Casel’s “Chasing Magic.” \n\n\n\nHis international tours span Europe\, Latin America\, and the United States\, featuring performances with Ayodele Casel\, David Rivera\, DeJan\, Los Adolescentes\, Manolo Mairena\, Cucu Diamantes\, and Adonis Puentes since 2018. As a bandleader\, he heads Clave & Blues\, a Cuban & Latin Music Orchestra\, and The Blue Island Project\, a Latin Jazz quartet. \n\n\n\nIn his growing discography\, Cruz has contributed to several albums including “Ricano” by Jonathan Suazo\, “Illegal Grooves” by Nacho Gonzalez\, “Ká Berto” by Jaasiel Sança\, “Coffee Gold Sugar Cane” by Flavio Lira\, “De todo un poco” by Manolo Mairena\, and “Desde Lejos” by Juan Ruiz. His involvement in these diverse projects showcases his versatility and commitment to his musical career.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/anibal-cruz-4/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20240522T152503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T171300Z
UID:10000391-1717610400-1717617600@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Jesse Taitt
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Taitt is a multifaceted pianist\, composer\, arranger\, and educator with a rich musical journey. He holds a dual degree in Jazz Composition and Professional Music from Berklee College of Music\, where he refined his sensitivity and technical prowess. Starting at the Boston Arts Academy\, Jesse cultivated his musicality studying Classical music with Boston Conservatory Professor Harriet Lundberg and Jazz under Hey Rim Jeon through the Berklee City Music Program. \n\n\n\nThroughout his academic journey at the Arts Academy and Berklee\, Jesse engaged with luminaries such as Phillip Bailey\, Seymour Bernstein\, Dr. Billy Taylor\, Regina Carter\, George Duke\, Walter Beasley\, Doug Johnson\, Laszlo Gardony\, Joanne Brackeen\, En Vogue\, Patrice Rushen\, Geri Allen\, Gavin Degraw\, Mark Gross\, Lou Cash\, Boston Pops\, Hugh Masakela\, Bill Charlap\, Vincent Herring\, and Cecil Bridgewater.  \n\n\n\nAs an active participant in the Boston music scene\, he directed Boston-based group Jazz Urbane\, was the driving force behind the Jesse Taitt Trio\, and earned recognition as a dedicated AmeriCorp Community Leader and Public Allies Leader. \n\n\n\nJesse’s impact extended beyond his performances\, as he also contributed as an Artist-Educator in the Boston Arts Academy’s Alumni Creative Core program. Notably\, he achieved international recognition as an International Guest Artist in Rwanda during the summer of 2013. There\, he led master classes and headlined the Kigali UP Festival\, collaborating with esteemed artists like Joey Blake and sharing his artistry on projects alongside the likes of George Duke\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, and Christian Scott. \n\n\n\nA pursuit of excellence led Jesse to complete his Masters in Music with a focus on Jazz Arranging and Composition at William Paterson University in 2017. Today\, Jesse is Assistant Professor in the Harmony and Jazz Composition Department and Lecturer of Jazz Piano at Dartmouth College. \n\n\n\nAs a skilled pianist\, composer\, and educator\, Jesse continually ventures into new musical and philanthropic realms. With his diverse experiences\, including his time as a sideman on various projects\, his impact resonates across New York\, Boston\, and New Jersey. Keep an eye out for Jesse’s forthcoming projects that promise fresh artistic perspectives and innovative collaborations.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/jesse-taitt-2/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20240523T172541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T171206Z
UID:10000395-1717329600-1717336800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Samuel Batista
DESCRIPTION:Panamanian saxophonist\, composer\, and educator Samuel Batista mixes Panamanian folkloric and urban music with jazz. His latest album\, Panama United\, featuring Anthony Fung (drums)\, Eunjeong Hwong (piano) and James Dale (bass) covers traditional Panamanian rhythms within his original compositions\, aiming to preserve Panamanian folklore while documenting his firsts travels in the United States.  \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, he was admitted with a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music\, where he earned a double degree in Performance and Jazz Composition. During these years of study\, Batista had the honor of learning from some of the world’s most notable musicians such as Danilo Pérez\, John Patitucci\, Ben Street\, Joe Lovano and Marco Pignataro. \n\n\n\nWhile completing his studies at Berklee\, Samuel worked as coordinator of international auditions at the Panama Jazz Festival\, and collaborated in educational activities as musical director\, arranger and orchestrator for American vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Spanish singer Miguel Bosé. Similarly\, he experienced his first international exhibitions in places such as Carnegie Hall\, Small Jazz Club\, Outside The Box Music Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, and the Kriol Jazz Festival\, together with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera\, Zahili Gonzales Zamora\, Ron Savage\, Neal Smith and Antonio Hart. \n\n\n\nWhile working with bassist Oscar Stagnaro and pianist and producer Alain Mallet\, and drummer Mark Walker\, Batista was appointed to teach at The New England Conservatory for The Preparatory Jazz School and the Continuing Education Program. His 2018 debut album\, Panama United\, was produced by Alain Mallet and premiered during the 19th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival along with his “Panamanian Sextet”. \n\n\n\nIn 2018\, Batista returned to Panama and toured with Panamanian singer Ruben Blades while working as an educator at the Danilo Perez Foundation. After four years as a piano teacher for children ages three to five\, Batista was granted a full scholarship for the graduate program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.  \n\n\n\nBatista currently lives in Boston\, where he is working on his upcoming album Rising to Love.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/samuel-batista-2/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20240521T164214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T164756Z
UID:10000355-1717005600-1717012800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Samuel Batista
DESCRIPTION:Panamanian saxophonist\, composer\, and educator Samuel Batista mixes Panamanian folkloric and urban music with jazz. His latest album\, Panama United\, featuring Anthony Fung (drums)\, Eunjeong Hwong (piano) and James Dale (bass) covers traditional Panamanian rhythms within his original compositions\, aiming to preserve Panamanian folklore while documenting his firsts travels in the United States.  \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, he was admitted with a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music\, where he earned a double degree in Performance and Jazz Composition. During these years of study\, Batista had the honor of learning from some of the world’s most notable musicians such as Danilo Pérez\, John Patitucci\, Ben Street\, Joe Lovano and Marco Pignataro. \n\n\n\nWhile completing his studies at Berklee\, Samuel worked as coordinator of international auditions at the Panama Jazz Festival\, and collaborated in educational activities as musical director\, arranger and orchestrator for American vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Spanish singer Miguel Bosé. Similarly\, he experienced his first international exhibitions in places such as Carnegie Hall\, Small Jazz Club\, Outside The Box Music Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, and the Kriol Jazz Festival\, together with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera\, Zahili Gonzales Zamora\, Ron Savage\, Neal Smith and Antonio Hart. \n\n\n\nWhile working with bassist Oscar Stagnaro and pianist and producer Alain Mallet\, and drummer Mark Walker\, Batista was appointed to teach at The New England Conservatory for The Preparatory Jazz School and the Continuing Education Program. His 2018 debut album\, Panama United\, was produced by Alain Mallet and premiered during the 19th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival along with his “Panamanian Sextet”. \n\n\n\nIn 2018\, Batista returned to Panama and toured with Panamanian singer Ruben Blades while working as an educator at the Danilo Perez Foundation. After four years as a piano teacher for children ages three to five\, Batista was granted a full scholarship for the graduate program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.  \n\n\n\nBatista currently lives in Boston\, where he is working on his upcoming album Rising to Love.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/samuel-batista/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20240513T214010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T214012Z
UID:10000336-1716400800-1716408000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Anabel Gil Diaz
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning\, multi-instrumentalist and composer\, Anabel Gil Diaz was born on 1994 in Havana\, Cuba where she graduated from the Superior Institute of Art. She has developed professionally as a flutist\, professor and producer with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra under the conduction of Orbert Davis\, since November 2014 to date. Her presentations as both classical and jazz\, include performances at renowned venues in the US such as Millenium Park\, Auditorium Theatre\, Navy Pier Concert Hall\, Chicago State University Concert Hall \, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall\, Berklee Performance Center. And in Europe\, at the Auditorium “Paco de Lucía”\, the Auditorium of Alicante (ADDA)\, Auditorium of Torrevieja\, Spanish Institute of Radio and Television\, Jazz Club Square\, Galileo Galilei\, AC Jazz Recoletos\, Berlin Café\, National Auditorium of Madrid. \n\n\n\nShe has received positive critiques by Splash Magazine\, Chicago Tribune\, El País and El Diario. She received Masterclasses from international artists such as James Galway\, Maxance Larrieu\, Sibel Pensel\, Paquito de Rivera\, Sarpay Ozcagatay\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Kris Davis\, Edmar Colon\, Dave Santoro\, Marquis Hill\, Chris Bullock\, Orlando Valle (Maraca)\, among others. Some of the scholarships she has been granted are the full scholarship from the University of Lynn in Miami; Presidential Scholarship from The Berklee College of Music in Boston\, Massachusetts; The Artists Society (AIE) scholarship in Madrid\, Spain. She participated in the recording for the “New Jazz Standards Vol. 1” album by Terri Lyne Carrington\, released on September 2022; and is current flutist of the Film Music Orchestra (SSP) at Berklee College of Music. Most recently\, she has been accepted to the Film Scoring Academy of Europe’s Master in Fine Arts program in 2023.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/anabel-gil-diaz-5/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20240508T024930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T153243Z
UID:10000325-1715796000-1715803200@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Sam Spear
DESCRIPTION:By:PenelopeSantana\n\n\n\nThe Sam Spear Quinet delivers hard-hitting bop\, soulful swing\, and blistering ballads. Composed of two saxes\, piano\, bass\, and drums\, the group performs an eclectic mix of original tunes and cleverly crafted arrangements of jazz standards. \n\n\n\nhttps://samspearmusic.com/ \n\n\n\nFacebook: Sam Spear Music  \n\n\n\nInstagram: @sam_spear_music
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/sam-spear-3/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20240509T193919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T193919Z
UID:10000334-1715515200-1715522400@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Anabel Gil Diaz
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning\, multi-instrumentalist and composer\, Anabel Gil Diaz was born on 1994 in Havana\, Cuba where she graduated from the Superior Institute of Art. She has developed professionally as a flutist\, professor and producer with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra under the conduction of Orbert Davis\, since November 2014 to date. Her presentations as both classical and jazz\, include performances at renowned venues in the US such as Millenium Park\, Auditorium Theatre\, Navy Pier Concert Hall\, Chicago State University Concert Hall \, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall\, Berklee Performance Center. And in Europe\, at the Auditorium “Paco de Lucía”\, the Auditorium of Alicante (ADDA)\, Auditorium of Torrevieja\, Spanish Institute of Radio and Television\, Jazz Club Square\, Galileo Galilei\, AC Jazz Recoletos\, Berlin Café\, National Auditorium of Madrid. \n\n\n\nShe has received positive critiques by Splash Magazine\, Chicago Tribune\, El País and El Diario. She received Masterclasses from international artists such as James Galway\, Maxance Larrieu\, Sibel Pensel\, Paquito de Rivera\, Sarpay Ozcagatay\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Kris Davis\, Edmar Colon\, Dave Santoro\, Marquis Hill\, Chris Bullock\, Orlando Valle (Maraca)\, among others. Some of the scholarships she has been granted are the full scholarship from the University of Lynn in Miami; Presidential Scholarship from The Berklee College of Music in Boston\, Massachusetts; The Artists Society (AIE) scholarship in Madrid\, Spain. She participated in the recording for the “New Jazz Standards Vol. 1” album by Terri Lyne Carrington\, released on September 2022; and is current flutist of the Film Music Orchestra (SSP) at Berklee College of Music. Most recently\, she has been accepted to the Film Scoring Academy of Europe’s Master in Fine Arts program in 2023.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/anabel-gil-diaz-4/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20231012T182025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T182025Z
UID:10000286-1698256800-1698264000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Anibal Cruz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/anibal-cruz-3/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T121958
CREATED:20230829T222251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T212007Z
UID:10000222-1697652000-1697659200@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Sam Spear
DESCRIPTION:The Sam Spear Quinet delivers hard-hitting bop\, soulful swing\, and blistering ballads. Composed of two saxes\, piano\, bass\, and drums\, the group performs an eclectic mix of original tunes and cleverly crafted arrangements of jazz standards. \n\n\n\nhttps://samspearmusic.com/ \n\n\n\nFacebook: Sam Spear Music  \n\n\n\nInstagram: @sam_spear_music
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/sam-spear-2/
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