Pianist/composer Jason Yeager and saxophonist/composer Randal Despommier return to the Cornelia Street Cafe, celebrating their new collaborative album, All At Onceness, just released on Red Piano Records. This genre- and centuries-spanning amalgam is a soulful mix of improvisational arrangements of Baroque, Romantic, twentieth-century, and contemporary pieces. With source material ranging from Bach to Stravinsky, Scriabin to Messiaen, these intrepid composer-improvisers stake out their own territory in a diverse program that combines folk-like melodies, evocative harmonies, and infectious rhythms.

“...[Jason Yeager] always impressed me with his talent, his curiosity and his desire to create his own music while really investigating the jazz piano tradition.” -Fred Hersch, Grammy-nominated pianist/composer and Doris Duke Fellow

“[Randal Despommier’s] Dance of Fury with Jason is multi-dimensional New Orleans hot….[Cherokee] is sensational, Randal’s masterpiece so far.”--Ran Blake, pianist/composer and MacArthur Fellow

  www.jasonyeager.com ,  www.redpianorecords.com

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In between world tours, Yotam Silberstein and the band return to CSC with some exciting new music.

"Yotam Silberstein improvises in a cutting tone and writes heady original tunes that seem to tug the straight-ahead jazz tradition in new direction."- NY times

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Alon Benjamini will be playing his original compositions, with a band of working musicians from the local New York jazz scene.

Drummer and composer Roy Ben Yosef, born and raised in Jerusalem, brings his intuitive NYC trio to Cornelia St. Cafe for their New York premiere. Roy has been residing in NYC for the last 3 years, where he connected the trio's members. Together they formed a strong musical connection based on a mutual inclination towards space and spontaneous interaction. Just before recording their debut album, the trio will present original compositions and arrangements, reflecting Roy's recent road trip through the US.

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Bogaev has built up a distinctive persona with his unique musical interpretations and his energetic stage presence.

He is also a natural born storyteller.

Featured stories by Becca Beberaggi, Elana Lancaster, Thomas R. Pryor, and Gail Thomas.

Host: Nicole Ferraro

Have a 5-minute story to tell? Sign up for our 5-for-5 open mic!

"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree." MLK

  www.evanfrancismusic.com

Drummer Juan Camilo Sanchez brings his quartet to present the music of his debut album Eccentric / Concentric. Heavily inspired by the rich folklore of his native Colombia, Juan's music explores different textures and colors through haunting melodies and intricate interplay. Join us on what will be a truly unforgettable performance.

  www.juancamilosanchezmusic.com

  leetomboulian.com ,  www.facebook.com/tomboull/

Nick Sanders’ Trio returns to Cornelia St. Cafe with Henry Fraser playing bass and Connor Baker playing drums. They will be premiering new music that has been recently composed by Sanders’, some of which will be on their upcoming album set to be released early next year on Sunnyside Records. This trio has been playing together for close to 8 years and they have a psychic-like ability to communicate musically with one another. Please join them for an evening of new and original music.

“When you look at the sum total of this music—Sanders’ twisted visions, caliginous constructs, lighthearted gestures, and weighty thoughts—you see honesty, integrity, and artistry guided by personal expression. In art, be it musical or otherwise, that’s more valuable than gold.” - All About Jazz

  www.nicksandersmusic.com

THE RIGORS OF LOVE is an hour-length work for quintet that explores stillness, space, and texture inspired by meditation and self-reflection.

  www.thekevinsun.com ,  www.endectomorph.com

  seanclapis.com ,  facebook.com/seanclapis

Bassist Peter Brendler returns to Cornelia St. Cafe leading an exciting group featuring some of NYC's finest musicians.

  www.peterbrendler.com

The music of Room Lore combines the words of visionary poets such as Maya Angelou, Charles Bukowski, Giaconda Belli and others with contemporary rhythms and harmonies. The band experiments by superimposing layers, creating different atmospheres and beautiful textures.

Jules Brave is a NYC singer/songwriter who is eager to perform, create and learn as much as she can. She plays in a quartet alongside her friend Mike Baretz, and the group is produced by her their mentor, world-renowned pianist and artist developer, Vera Tisheff, whose musical career has involved such great artists as Leonard Bernstein, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Cyro Baptista, Duran Duran and Vanessa Carlton. Jules is focused on furthering her musicianship and creating a signature style which combines the greatness of the classics, and the sensibilities of popular music. Her eclectic style is inspired by her influences, including Leslie Odom Jr., Lake Street Dive, Lianne La Havas and John Mayer.

Mike Baretz is an NYC based composer and musician. He loves to write songs, sing, and is finding his love for chamber and film music. He is inspired by greats such as Bill Evans, Stevie Wonder, and various classical composers. He recently had one of his chamber works, “Dusk”, a piano sextet, performed, and is currently playing in NYC with a quartet group with Jules Brave, playing original songs and arrangements. He has studied with 2x Grammy winning composer Herschel Garfein, and is mentored by world-renowned pianist and artist developer Vera Tisheff, whose musical career has involved such great artists as Leonard Bernstein, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Cyro Baptista, Duran Duran and Vanessa Carlton.

  www.facebook.com/imjulesbrave/ ,  www.facebook.com/mikebaretzmusic

Using close interplay, violent counterpoint, and creative interpretations of original music – the ensemble searches for the unpredictable and explores the unexpected.

“Jacob Sacks is a pianist of exploratory temperament, drawn to open space and shrewd irresolution.” Nate Chinen--New York Times

  http://www.jacobsacks.com