aRAUz, led by Alicia Rau, features original African compositions on trumpet and flugelhorn, sultry jazz vocals in French and English, bebop-funk fusion, and innovative pop arrangements. aRAUz evokes emotion through the environment surrounding us. With life-inspired compositions, aRAUz toys with the rat race of NYC, love gained and lost, triumph over bullying, and the intermingling of diverse cultures and deep-rooted jazz; all with a groove made to sooth the soul. Alicia Rau: trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals Marcus McLaurine: upright bass &…
Find out more »Enjoy an evening of the solo piano works of George Gershwin performed by BKCM Faculty member Roger Lent with special guest vocalist Olivia Chindamo! Roger Lent has performed professionally all over the world for over 25 years with many great jazz and classical ensembles. He works steadily in New York City as both a pianist and a trumpet player. He has played jazz piano for the off-Broadway production of ‘Sleep No More” since 2012. He has been on the faculty of BKCM since 2005.…
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