Joining the DIVA big band again, this time at my favorite club in NYC, Dizzy's Club Coca Cola. Sets at 7:30 and 9:30! This will be an absolutely swinging show that you wont want to miss!
Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.jazz.org/dizzys/events/174454/diva-jazz-orchestra/
MSM Jazz Orchestra, directed by Jim McNeely, playing McNeely's music based on works by artist Paul Klee. FREE ADMISSION. Also this will be my last large ensemble concert at MSM!!!
The MSM Jazz Orchestra, conducted by brilliant pianist/arranger/composer Jim McNeely, will be playing original music by McNeely that is based on the works of Paul Klee. Sets at 7:30 and 9:30. More info and tickets at: http://www.jazz.org/dizzys/
Excited to be competing at the National Trumpet Competition again this year! I will be playing around 3:20, and possibly again in the evening if I advance to the final three. Check back for results and information about a possible live stream of the whole day!
Traveling to Beavercreek, Ohio with DIVA to headline their 'Weekend of Jazz'. For more information and tickets, go to: http://www.weekendofjazz.org/diva
Very excited to be concluding my Masters degree at MSM with a killer recital, which will feature an array of new originals, arrangements, and even some writing for string quartet.
Feat.
Ally Hany, Trumpet, Compositions and Arrangements
Jon Snell, Piano
Perrin Grace, Bass
Nolan Byrd, Drums
and many special guests!
Excited to be playing the hit musical "Tappin' Thru Life", featuring dance superstar Maurice Hines, with the DIVA Jazz Orchestra! Shows are at Penn's Landing Playhouse, in Philly. Show runs from September 28th through November 20th, with 8 shows a week. Shows are: Wednesdays 2pm, Thursdays 2pm and 7pm, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 2pm and 8pm, and Sundays 2pm. Info on purchasing tickets will be posted shortly! I will be playing from October 26th to November 6th.
Excited to be playing so many wonderful shows with the Birch Creek Academy Band in picturesque Door County, Wisconsin. Tickets are required and can be purchased at http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/birchcreek/calendar
Here are some specifics on each show for the two week run:
Final showcase of the Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Residency members. There will be original pieces by each member premiered. Concert is located at the Queen Theater in downtown Wilmington, and is free.
Live radio interview at WRTI in Philly! Check it out from 10-11pm (EST) at http://wrti.org/listen-live-wrti#stream/0
Performing with the Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Residency at the Grand Opera House in downtown Wilmington. Free and outdoors!
Kicking off the first concert of the Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Residency in Rehoboth Beach at the All Saints Church. Admission is free. To learn more about the Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Residency, follow this link: http://boysieloweryjazzresidency.com/
Free concert featuring:
Saxophones: Kim Richmond, Kwanae Johnson, Chip McNeill, Joel Vanderheyden, Matt Schultz
Trombones: Scott Whitfield, Brett Stamps, Dave Dickey, Matt Hoorman
Trumpets: John Harner, Mike Vax, Dave Scott, Ally Hany
Rhythm Section: Ken Kehner (Piano), Jim Widner (Bass), Gary Hobbs (Drums)
Free concert featuring:
Saxophones: Kim Richmond, Kwanae Johnson, Chip McNeill, Joel Vanderheyden, Matt Schultz
Trombones: Scott Whitfield, Brett Stamps, Dave Dickey, Matt Hoorman
Trumpets: John Harner, Mike Vax, Dave Scott, Ally Hany
Rhythm Section: Ken Kehner (Piano), Jim Widner (Bass), Gary Hobbs (Drums)
Free concert featuring:
Saxophones: Kim Richmond, Kwanae Johnson, Chip McNeill, Joel Vanderheyden, Matt Schultz
Trombones: Scott Whitfield, Brett Stamps, Dave Dickey, Matt Hoorman
Trumpets: John Harner, Mike Vax, Dave Scott, Ally Hany
Rhythm Section: Ken Kehner (Piano), Jim Widner (Bass), Gary Hobbs (Drums)
Free concert featuring:
Saxophones: Kim Richmond, Kwanae Johnson, Chip McNeill, Joel Vanderheyden, Matt Schultz
Trombones: Scott Whitfield, Brett Stamps, Dave Dickey, Matt Hoorman
Trumpets: John Harner, Mike Vax, Dave Scott, Ally Hany
Rhythm Section: Ken Kehner (Piano), Jim Widner (Bass), Gary Hobbs (Drums)
Starting off the Jim Widner Jazz Camp (hosted by UMSL) with a free concert. Come check out this incredible line up featuring:
Saxophones: Kim Richmond, Kwanae Johnson, Chip McNeill, Joel Vanderheyden, Matt Schultz
Trombones: Scott Whitfield, Brett Stamps, Dave Dickey, Matt Hoorman
Trumpets: John Harner, Mike Vax, Dave Scott, Ally Hany
Rhythm Section: Ken Kehner (Piano), Jim Widner (Bass), Gary Hobbs (Drums)
Excited to be back at ShapeShifter, this time playing our original compositions with the Persuader Crusaders. Check this one out if you like to groove.
Breaking out the Dixieland chops with the Big Easies Upstate. Ticket info will be posted soon!
Performing with the fabulous vocalist Kate Bartolus and her band, Lady Luck and the Suicide Kings, at Swing 46 (located near Time Square). Tickets are $15 at the door, and there will be free dance lessons between each set.
Along with fellow Jazz Masters students from MSM, I will be presenting an Intro to Jazz performance and presentation for around 60 kindergarten students from the New York City Public Schools. The presentation will guide students through New York City via the Jazz Subway, which will make stops is different neighborhoods to present a diverse mix of jazz, afro cuban, funk, and blues. This is sure to be the most fun gig of the whole year!!
Playing with the Persuader Crusaders as part of the MSM Jazz Art's Combo Festival, hosted in the Bossi Comelli Studio.
Super excited to be playing for my finance Donny Albrecht's Masters Recital at Queens College! He's put together a great program of music highlighting all of the important lead trumpet players from the last 100 years. The band will feature some incredible musicians from around NYC.
LeFrack Concert Hall at Queens College, 3pm
The Manhattan School of Music Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra will be playing the music of the Dominican Republic in a free concert at MSM's Borden Hall.
This will be my first time playing at one of New York's finest jazz venues, Dizzy's Club Coca Cola. I will be joining the Grammy nominated Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble for two sets, starting at 7:30 and 9:30. We will be playing songs of the Dominican Republic.
Excited to be premiering our new band, the Persuader Crusaders, along with LOTS of new music at the Jefferson Avenue Performance Art Night, hosted at the Wintercheck Factory. Lots of funky grooves and dancing will be had!
Playing with the Seth Weaver Big Band at Zinc Bar in NYC. Sets at 10:00, 11:15, and 12:30
Joining pianist Samantha Langstein to play an outreach concert at the Stanley Issac's Center on the Upper East Side (NYC).