Category Archives: NY Musicians

Sylvain Leroux – the Fula Flute Expert

Sylvain Leroux 2Sylvain Leroux (alto sax & fula flute) was born in Montréal. He studied classical music at Vincent d’Indy School of Music and at the University of Montreal. He attended the Creative Music Studio in Woodstock, NY where he was exposed to World music, participating in workshops led by world class artists.

In 1978, in Montréal, he worked with Yaya Diallo in performances and recording of the LP “Nangapè.”

In 1981 Sylvain founded the group Mysterioso, dedicated to the music of jazzman Thelonious Monk and performed at the Montréal International Jazz Festival, 1983.

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Swiss Chris – The Music Man With A Mission “World Peace!”

Swiss Chris 2Swiss Chris , who is originally from Switzerland, just finished four years as Music Director and Drummer for five time Grammy winner, John Legend, one of the most talented singer/songwriters in the world today. Swiss is now moving on and doing his own solo work as producer and artists on CPR Records.

He is not just a drummer, but also an educator, activist AND a musical genius with a positive vibe and a passionate supporter for world peace.

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Damon Banks & JAZZ THEATRE WORLD PREMIERE – “RESISTANCE: a maroon story”

Damon Banks

Damon Banks

Greetings dear Doo Bee Doo Bee Doo readers!

I hope you can come out and support my first grant supported multimedia piece. The piece features actor Curtis Shaw, performance artist/ choreographer/ dancer Francesca Harper and visual artist Randy “Wolf” Simon.
The live band: Graham Haynes (cornet/effects), Gwen Laster (violin, vocals), Manu Koch (keyboards), Rajeev Maddela (drums) and Damon Banks (bass).

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Avram Fefer’s Electric Kool-Aid performing at the NuBLu Jazz Festival !!!

Avram Fefer

Avram Fefer

Artist: Avram’s Electric Kool-Aid
Date: Friday November 20th
Time: 9pm
Venue: NuBLu (62 Avenue C, bet. 4th and 5th St.,New York, NY 10009,
F train to 2nd ave, L train to 1st Ave)
Ticket: $10.00

Avram Fefer is playing his original compositions, with improvisations by some of NYC’s most creative groove players. The music has a variety of influences, including Ornette Coleman’s Primetime, Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew, Moroccan Gnawa music, and Stanley Turrentine.

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