Dre Barnes Trio in Sunset Sounds & Sips Friday After Work Get Together

Sunday Blue Room Brunch feat Dre Barnes, G, Earl Grice and Lance Bryant -South Valley BBQ

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Enjoy live music, great food, and good vibes in person. Don't miss out on this perfect Friday After Work get together of brunch, jazz and a wonderful live music vibe.

Two Full Sets. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please make your reservation online right here on Eventbrite to hold your seat.

This is going to be another very exciting afterwork get together with a swimgong steller band.

“Dre Barnes is an impressive dedicated Jazz Pianist and Composer who delivers his choice notes with a firm touch and potent rhythmic heft” Zan Stewart, The Star ledger

orn in Philadelphia, Jazz Pianist Dre Barnes began studies in piano at an early age. Barnes played in local R&B bands throughout high school, upon graduation from college began to pursue a career in Jazz, sitting in at local jam sessions throughout the area. During his time at Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts, Barnes studied with master jazz pianist Kenny Barron where he received his Masters of Music degree and, later on with the great Mulgrew Miller.

He has performed with vocalists Mikki Braden, Judy Bady, and actress/vocalist Janet Huber from the popular television sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”. Furthermore, Barnes has performed with trumpeter Duane Eubanks, trumpeter Phillip Harper, Joel Frahm, and the T.S. Monk Septet, among others.

Barnes can be heard with his trio in various venues in the New York metropolitan area. His latest release, “Wandering Spirits”, featuring the dynamic bassist Reuben Rogers and the legendary drummer Lewis Nash, showcases his original compositions and his arrangements of jazz standards from the great American songbook.

In 2008 Barnes recorded his debut CD entitled “Wandering Spirits” with bassist Reuben Rogers and the legendary drummer Lewis Nash.

“Dre Barnes is an impressive dedicated Jazz Pianist and Composer who delivers his choice notes with a 9rm touch and potent rhythmic heft” Zan Stewart, The Star ledger.

“Dre Barnes’ music is the top of the walk quality Jazz piano and as such, he’s part of an august group and a wonderous tradition that’s part of an up and coming new wave of Jazz Pianists” Jazz Improv New York.

Barnes has performed with his trio and quartet at some of New York’s 9nest jazz clubs including Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Kitano jazz club.

That Lance Bryant is a gifted saxophonist and arranger, there was never any doubt. But his music, most written and sung by him, shows that his talents far exceed that of mere horn playing and arranging."

-James McBride, writer and jazz musician

"The greatest achievement of a jazz musician is to transcend the idiom; to get to a place where the music one writes or performs is not considered jazz per se, but rather great music and great performance with a jazz sensibility. Lance's first steps toward that lofty goal is the beginning of a new sound."

-Branford Marsalis, (from the CD "Psalm" notes)

Saxophonist, arranger and vocalist Lance Bryant performs in the New York/New Jersey area. He received his formal music education at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, where he studied saxophone, composition and arranging. After moving to New York City in the mid. 1980s, Lance continued his education, studying saxophone and arranging privately with Frank Foster, the former director of the Count Basie Orchestra. He also studied composition with Bruce Adolphe of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society. In 1990 Lance began his decade-long relationship with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and in 1993 became the Orchestra's Musical Director and Principal Arranger. Lance also made his film debut in Spike Lee's Malcolm X and traveled extensively with Phyllis Hyman, Jon Hendricks, Pete "LaRocca" Sims, James Williams and others. In the early summer of 2000, Lance was selected as an on-stage musician for the Broadway production of the musical review Swing!, which received six Toni nominations. Throughout his music career, Lance's talents as an arranger, composer, saxophonist and vocalist have been featured on many projects like: For the Love of Jazz on Mojazz Records (Lionel Hampton), Dem Bones and Simply Natural on MaxJazz Records for Grammy nominated vocalist Carla Cook, Swingin' Away for the George Gee Swing Orchestra, and more recently on drummer Yoron Israel’s latest release, Visions, the Music of Stevie Wonder.

Drums/Actor. Crown Heights Affair, Ronny Jordan, Sonny Rollins, Rhoda Scott. 50+ movies & TV shows. Sir G. Earl Grice Drummer/Actor (New York, NY) Email: [email protected]

Started playing drums at the age of 3 years old. Began performing with many gospel choirs and groups in the New York area for over 30 years. Has performed with many artists and genres including jazz, gospel, funk, rock, R&B, latin, reggae, pop, and marching. Has shared the stage with artists such as Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Gary Bartz, and many others. Was entered in the “Who's Who in Newark Jazz” section of the book, “America's Music, Jazz in Newark”, and also “The Encyclopedia of Newark Jazz”. Both books authored by Barbara Kukla. Has performed with his quintet to a sold-out crowd at “Thelonious Jazz Club” in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Has performed abroad at the “Coronet” in London, GB; the “Blue Note” in Milan, IT; and also in the country of Kazakhstan (former Soviet Union). Has performed with recording artists Crown Heights Affair, Ronny Jordan, and Roy Meriwether.

Has appeared in 50+ movies and television shows as an actor.

Received the 1997 JAZZ AWARD from the Jamaica Development Corp. (which included entry in the 1997 jazz calendar).

Bassist and composer Santi Debriano has been playing the instrument since he was a teenager. Born in Panama, he has lived in New York City for many years, serving as the leader of his own groups and as a sideman for others. In the city’s community of jazz musicians, he is like an oak tree, with roots that stretch into many different idioms and styles practised by some of the most accomplished musicians in the indisputable jazz capital of the universe. Santi has performed at many of the world’s most renowned jazz festivals and concert halls, often presenting his own compositions with his groups. His Arkestra Bembe, a 9 piece group has released their most recent recording, Ashanti, on Jojo Records.

He created "Castle Magic", a trio of double bassists in which he is composer, soloist and director. With the Garth Fagan Dance Company and Don Pullen Trio, he participated in the realization of the dance piece Sacred Common Ground. He participated in the production of two documentary films on jazz with French  filmmaker Marc Huraux, Check the Changes and Bird Now. He performs with Archie Shepp in the Canadian film Imagine the Sound. He has realised concerts and albums with Archie Shepp, Kirk Lightsey, Chico Freeman, Arthur Blythe, David Murray, Attila Zoller, Oliver Lake, Baikida Caroll, Sam Rivers, Hank Jones, Elvin Jones, Pharaoh Sanders, Randy Weston, and many others renowned jazz musicians.

His two instruction books of Jazz Bass Studies are for sale on Amazon. He is often invited to hold seminars in prestigious musical institutions and Universities, among which are the: Wesleyan University, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, The New School for Jazz, New York University, University of Panama. He has recorded for Truth and Revolution Records, Highnote Records, Savant, Freelance, and Motema. Several of his concerts have been broadcast by WBGO, WNYC and National Public Radio. He participates as a jury member in the Young Arts National jazz competition Santi also performs frequently on guitar, with his organ group that features vocalist Nina Shankar. He counts as his primary influences: Duke Ellington, Ornette Coleman, Charles Mingus, Johnny Dyani, Israel Cachao Lopez, Miroslav Vitous, Archie Shepp, Scott LaFaro, Dave Holland, Eddie Gomez, Stanley Clarke, Buster Williams, Daniele Roccato, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Garrison. Santi Debriano teaches privately from his home on Staten Island, NY.

Grab your friends, family, or significant other, and head over to South Valley BBQ and Lounge at 34 S. Valley Road in West Orange, NJ. There’s plenty of free parking so stop in after church or make it your weekly Sunday Brunch destination. With our warm and inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, and top-notch musicians, you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic time. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience one of best live music brunches at its finest right in the neighborhood..

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