HEARD | Barker Park

Name: HEARD | Barker Park
Start: 2024-07-25T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Barker Park

Schedule

Thu Jul 25 2024 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Barker Park | Troy, NY

The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is thrilled to announce the return of free outdoor concert series; Barker Park Kid’s series! Barker Park shows are at 11am on Thursdays during July and August. Barker Park is located at the corner of 3rd and State Streets.

Heard is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry. Together for 15 years, their vibrant sound incorporates influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and beyond. Their debut CD Karibu reached #15 on the WorldJazz charts and 2018's daring Flyway is similarly garnering much critical acclaim.
Heard is a 4 time Eddy Music Awards nominee in the World Music category.
Energetic & upbeat, Heard will open your ears & hearts..and get you up and dancing!
Our core quintet includes Jonathan Greene (woodwinds), Bobby Kendall (bass), Brian Melick (drums), Zorkie Nelson (percussion/vocals), and Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius (keyboard/vocals). We also often feature amazing special guests, including: Augustina Nelson (dance/percussion/vocals), and Fosino Nelson (dance/percussion/vocals), Laura Andrea Laguia (woodwinds), Matt Steckler (woodwinds), Melora Creager (cello),
Aston “Robot” Ellis (steel drums), Nate Giroux (woodwinds), George Muscatello (guitar), Lou Smaldone (bass) and Rich Syracuse (bass).