Overtown Annual Jazz Festival 2016

The Cornelia Street Café

BEN VAN GELDER QUINTET

Sunday,  Mar 27 - 8:30PM  

Ben van Gelder, alto sax;

Sam Harris, piano;

Peter Schlamb, vibraphone;

Craig Weinrib, drums

Consisting of some of the most talented young musicians from North America and Europe, the Ben van Gelder Quintet ushers in a new aesthetic with international allure. Rooted in the jazz tradition, this group creates music that is informed by the spirit of the time.

"The compositions are beguiling, spirited yet poised, and doused with the arid phrasing of a seasoned master." - All About Jazz (Mark F Turner)

Ivan “Melon” Lewis

Ivan “Melon” Lewis quartet is a cuban band that combine the very traditional and most contemporary cuban music. Performing well-known songs as well as original compositions, the group travel through different sounds and harmonies while keep a strong link with their cuban roots. Boleroes, cha-cha-chá or danzones are some of the genres that we can hear from the group, being its very fine performing one of the most remarkable aspects of the quartet.

Ivan Melon Lewis (piano)
Magos Herrera, a special guest (vocals)
Roman Filiu (alto sax)
Yunior Terry (bass)
Craig Weinrib (drums)