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Event
JAZZ IT UP @ JEFFREY'S Concert & Dining Experience with HOUSE OF WATERS in Concert
The popular supper club style monthly Jazz It Up @ Jeffrey's Concert & Dining Experience on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 7:00pm features a special event with the NYC based House Of Waters trio in concert at the cozy Jeffrey's Of Westfield, located at 114 Central Avenue in downtown Westfield, NJ.
House of Waters, a group whose music draws inspiration from Africa, India, South America, and jazz, comprised of hammered dulcimer virtuoso Max ZT, percussionist Luke Notary, and bassist Moto Fukushima.
Lauded as the "Jimi Hendrix of Hammered Dulcimer" by NPR, Max ZT is an innovator of the instrument. Taking his roots from classical Irish folk music, Max has transplanted his compositional techniques to both Senegal, where he studied the Mandinko technique with the Cissoko griot family, and to Mumbai, India, where he received a grant to study under the great santoor master Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. His fresh perspective and bold experimentalism have been the backbone to beautiful, complex, and genuine compositions, while his unorthodox playing style has been a pioneering force in revolutionizing dulcimer techniques. Max has enlivened the conceptual framework of traditional folk music by fusing multi-cultural roots and traditions to create a truly compelling sound. MaxZT has put out five CDs, and in 2005, won the National Hammered Dulcimer Championship. Luke Notary began to play the drums at a very early age with his father. He later studied with such masters as Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Hamza El Din, and Jamey Haddad. His experience has brought him around the world to teach and perform. Most recently, Luke toured the world with Cirque du Soleil's "Varekai." His unique approach to sound, texture, and groove has made him stand out as one of New York's finest percussionists. Moto Fukushima has been playing music for as long as he can remember. Accompanying such greats as Joe Lovano, Mike Stern, and Dave Weckl, he has redefined the role of the bass. With a strong background in jazz improvisation, Western classical music and the African inspired musical sensibilities of South America, Moto's playing is an amazing combination of finesse, subtlety, and power. House of Waters has shared the stage with some of the most influential international and national musical leaders of the century including Pt. Ravi Shankar, Jimmy Cliff, KODO, and more. With their second CD out, they are, as Timeout NY states "A sight to behold." and NY Music Daily states "One of the most original bands on the planet". Jazz It Up @ Jeffrey's tickets are priced at $39.95 per person including a choice of dinner entrée, chef's choice dessert and beverage. Additional bar service and event drink specials are also available. Seating and dinner service for the concert experience starts at 6:30pm. Showtime is from 7pm to 9pm.
The staff and management at Jeffrey's Of Westfield strive to provide for their monthly Jazz It Up experience music patrons an enjoyable cultural and delicious evening at this popular downtown dining venue. The venue offers the perfect intimate and comfortable setting for a special monthly evening of Good Music, Good Food, Good Friends & Good Times!
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LocationJeffrey's of Westfield (View)
114 Central Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
| Owner: Margaret Shaw |
| On BPT Since: Dec 14, 2009 |
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| SunRex Events Group |
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