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Sara Serpa Quintet + Frank Carlberg's Tivoli Trio + André Matos Quartet

Sara Serpa Quintet +Frank Carlberg's Tivoli Trio + André Matos Quartet

Date: June 3 (Sun)
Door: 7:00p
Cover: $15

1set: 7:30p
André Matos 4tet
André Matos- guitar
Jacob Sacks-piano
Dave Ambrosio- bass
Billy Mintz- drums

2nd set-8.30
Frank Carlberg's Tivoli Trio
Frank Carlberg - piano
Matt Pavolka - bass
Richie Barshay - drums

3rd set-9.30
Sara Serpa 5tet
Sara Serpa- voice
André Matos-guitar
Kris Davis- piano
Aryeh Kobrinsky- bass
Dan Weiss- drums

" Ms. Serpa, a savvy and technically nimble young jazz singer, wrote all but one of the mercurial themes on "Mobile," inspired by a range of literary sources: Steinbeck, Herodotus, Naipaul. Her ensemble, featuring Kris Davis on piano and Andre Matos on guitar, advances her cause with sleek authority." New York TimesA native of Lisbon, Portugal, Serpa has been turning heads with her unique and innovative approach to jazz singing.After coming to the world's attention as a member of Greg Osby's group in 2008, and further establishing her credentials in duet with pianist Ran Blake on Camera Obscura, as well as with pianist Danilo Perez, in his most recent release Providencia, Serpa now sets off firmly on her own journey with a ravishing new release as the leader"My role is the one of a musician," Serpa says, "I don't have to be soloing all the time or just interpreting songs. Basically I want to be able to do with my voice what instrumentalists do with their instrumentsto use it, to sing, to be part of an ensemble. Every instrument has its own challenges or limitations, but the main goal is to be a complete musician, with good ears and a sense of rhythm, melody, and harmony. I just want to contribute what feels better for each tune and for the message I want to transmit with it."Serpa is completely integrated into her exceptionally fine band. The composing here is also world-class, and Serpa's music is consistently far more substantial than the typical jazz vocalist fare." Jazz Review