Concerts

A jam night of Mid East classics rounded out with jazz-styled improvisations. The Quartet performs repertoire from the Arab world filtered through the diverse musical experiences of the group's master

DRIVE EAST FESTIVAL Arun Ramamurthy - Violin Trina Basu - Violin Jake Charkey - Cello DK - Percussion

Mehdie Leyegh - Voice Gabriel Marin - Dutar/Guitar DK - Percussion

Nani Noam Vanzana’s hypnotizing vocals breathe new life into jazz, flamenco, North African, Sephardic, and Ladino traditional songs. Her voice is mesmerizing: pure and simple, powerful and precise, and imbued

Brandon Terzic - Oud Matt Darriau - Reeds Rufus Cappadocia - Cello Dan Kurfirst - Percussion

Afro/Balkan/Arabic material led by Rob Coltun

Eric Plaks - Keys

Nick Lyons - Sax

Evan Crane - Bass

Dan Kurfirst - Drums/Percussion

Led by violinists Trina Basu and Arun Ramamurthy, NAKSHATRA reimagines the potential of string Chamber Music for our global times. The New York City based group explores beauty found at the intersections of their musical paths, where original compositions weave together threads of South Indian classical, Western chamber music, jazz and creative improvisation.