Guitarist Gabriele Leite and cavaquinho player Fernanda Silveira bring the warmth and swing of Brazilian choro to Moynihan. Originating in Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th century, choro blends European dance forms with Afro-Brazilian rhythms. Often described as Brazil’s first urban popular music, choro values melodic conversation and subtle improvisation within clear harmonic frameworks. […]

Arbor Duo, featuring soprano Marisa Karchin and classical guitarist Dr. Alberta Khoury, explores the essence of love and its countless expressions through a tapestry of languages and music across time. Their repertoire spans cultures worldwide, from Japan and Iran to Europe and Ladino traditions, weaving together diverse musical voices. United by a deep and lasting […]

Justin Rothberg's trio delivers a foot-tapping fusion of pop, hip-hop, Afro-Cuban, and funky jazz, featuring NYC's top musicians and fresh takes on classics by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Soundgarden, and more.

Born and raised in Nagoya, Japan, Martha Kato is a pianist, composer, and arranger whose blossoming career in New York has taken her to stages around the world. Based in New York since 2009, she has performed as both bandleader and collaborator at major venues including Blue Note, Jazz Standard, Blue Note Tokyo, Cotton Club […]