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May 6, 2013

Mad. Sq. Music: Dafnis Prieto Sextet & Yosvany Terry Quintet

Dafnis Prieto photo courtesy of Herny Lopez Cuban born drum virtuoso Dafnis Prieto is joining the Mad. Sq. stage with his accomplished sextet including Ralph Alessi (trumpet), John Beaty (alto/soprano saxophones), Manuel Valera (piano), Peter Apfelbaum (tenor and soprano saxophone) and Johannes Weidenmueller (bass). The Wall Street Journal says, “[Prieto] has transformed Afro-Cuban rhythms … These… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Music: Anat Cohen Quartet

Photo Courtesy of Jimmy Katz Clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. Anat has been voted Clarinetist of the Year six years in a row by the Jazz Journalists Association, as well as winning 2012’s Multi-Reeds Player of the Year award. Not to… Read more

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July 26, 2012

Regina Carter’s ‘Reverse Thread’ Recap

Regina Carter’s “Reverse Thread” took us to another level of jazz violin music. Infusing the infectious tones of the violin with the kora, a traditional African string instrument, and the accordion, Carter and her band brought us a new side of jazz that we had never heard before. The band played songs from various cultures… Read more

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May 1, 2012

Mad. Sq. Music: Nellie McKay

Nellie McKay is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and former stand-up comedienne, noted for her critically acclaimed albums. McKay has won a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of Polly Peachum in the Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera and performed onscreen in the film PS I Love You, as well as writing original music for… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Music: CANCELLED

Watts is a Grammy Award winner and one of the most in-demand jazz drummers in the world today. Along with explosive power, blinding speed and mastery of complex rhythms and time signatures, Watts brings a rare sense of elegance, tried-by-fire composure, and a gritty street funk to his music. Voted best drummer by Modern Drummer… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Music: Regina Carter

Carter’s most recent release Reverse Thread takes us through the world of hypnotically beautiful African folk melodies. Lauded as one of the finest violinists of her generation, Carter captures both the essence and allure of the original music through a lens of contemporary interpretation. To achieve the uplifting and stirring result, Regina added an accordion… Read more

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Gretchen Parlato & Gregory Porter

Gretchen Parlato comes to the Oval Lawn with her sultry, intriguing voice and unique, rhythmically agile phrasing. Describing her style and versatility, The Boston Globe notes, “Her voice is a conflux where hope, sensuality and tragedy all merge…the most original jazz singer in a generation.” With her last release, The Lost and Found garnering the… Read more

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November 11, 2011

Lionel Loueke Performs at Mad. Sq. Music

Nate Chinen reports on Mad. Sq. Music: Oval Lawn Series jazz artist Lionel Loueke and harpist Edmar Castaneda in Chinen’s New York Times article Al Fresco Music at Twilight With a City as Counterpoint. July 7, 2011 Al Fresco Music at Twilight With a City as Counterpoint Lionel Loueke, the West African jazz guitarist, was… Read more

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August 2, 2011

Pedrito Martinez Group

**Today’s concert will be at our rain location in the southern end of the park** Pedrito Martinez is a world-class conga player, singer, and bandleader. Originally from Cuba, Pedrito has settled in New York City and performed with dozens of top acts such as Paquito D’Rivera, Taj Mahal, John Scofield and more, and has been… Read more

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May 4, 2011

Oval Lawn Series: Davell Crawford

The critically acclaimed “Prince of New Orleans,” Davell Crawford is a major force in American Roots music. Grandson to 1950s R&B star James Crawford and godson of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Roberta Flack, Crawford developed his diverse musical talents at an early age and has become one of the most exciting live performers to come out of… Read more