EVENT DETAILS
Fri, Oct 22
|Upper Jay
Live Music: Heard
Suggested donation $15 Heard is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry.
Time & Location
Oct 22, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Upper Jay, 12198 Old Rte 9n, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USA
About the Event
Heard is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry. Together for a decade, their vibrant sound incorporates influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and beyond. Their debut CD Karibu reached #15 on the WorldJazz charts and 2018's daring Flyway is similarly garnering much critical acclaim.
Energetic & upbeat, Heard will open your ears & hearts..and get you up and dancing!
The core quintet includes Jonathan Greene (woodwinds), Bobby Kendall (bass), Brian Melick (drums), Zorkie Nelson (percussion/vocals), and Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius (keyboard/vocals). We also often feature amazing special guests, including: Augustina Nelson (dance/percussion/vocals), and Fosino Nelson (dance/percussion/vocals) Melora Creager (cello),