CALENDAR

DOORS @ 7:30 / SHOWS @ 8PM, UNLESS POSTED OTHERWISE 

• Thu

  13

  Jun

  2024

  Harish Raghavan solo • Michael Bates’ Northern Spy • TBA June 13

  7:30 Door 8:00 Show

   

  Harish Raghavan is the sound architect for myriad original projects, from Ambrose Akinmusire’s to Eric Harland’s. Born in Chicago, the New York-based artist transitioned from Mridanga to bass at age 16. His appetite for mingling lineages has allowed him to craft an inclusive, deeply personal artistry. His debut album Calls for Action reflects his development as a composer and band leader. Fifteen original tracks serve as a cohesive narrative for the album, as well as standalone suites on either side of its vinyl release. Raghavan is a highly sought educator, with teaching credits including Stanford Jazz Workshop, The New School, Siena Jazz Workshop, Banff and Centrum Jazz Workshop. He also appears regularly on the international festival circuit.

   

  Take one listen to the joy and energy of Northern Spy and try not to get caught up in the excitement.   This unpredictable band’s rough-and-tumble interplay makes everything an option.  They veer happily between wide open jazz, the swing tradition and heavy grooves.  An organic and soulful quintet of long time New Yorkers who play with intensity and fire; they take the blues and manhandle it into unexpected musical shapes.  

  Led by bassist Michael Bates, with Michael Blake-saxophone, Josh Deutsch-trumpet , Santiago Leibson-piano, and Michael Sarin-drums