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A Black History Month Celebration!
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A Black History Month Celebration!

East Harlem

Sat, February 21, at 7:00 PM, EST

Reserve a spot $5 to reserve, $35+ at event
Capacity
22 of 22 spots still available
Drinking policy
Bring any drinks except red wine
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks provided
Wheelchair access
Not wheelchair accessible

This is a groupmuse

A live concert in a living room, backyard, or another intimate space. They're casual and friendly, hosted by community members.

Host

Kofi H. Superhost

Wayne Tucker - Trumpet/Vocals
Willerm Delisfort - Keys
Barry Stevenson - Bass
Cory Cox - Drums

Wayne Tucker is a Grammy-Nominated trumpeter, composer, arranger, violinist, vocalist, actor, model and educator based in New York City. He has released 5 albums under his name and performs regularly with his band, The Bad Mothas in New York City.

Willerm Delisfort is a gifted musician, composer, educator, and community leader. His music is a reflection of his own unique experiences and perspectives, and it is sure to resonate with audiences. He is a rising star in the world of jazz, and he is sure to continue to make a significant contribution to music for many years to come.

Barry Stevenson is "[O]ne of the most sought-after bassists on the scene today. His powerful sound, swinging concept and soulful approach to music come through in every note he plays, and I’m certain that he will continue to be one of the most important voices on his instrument for many years to come."

Cory Cox has performed and toured with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Reggie Workman, the Ben Flocks Quartet, John Ellis, Joel Frahm, Javier Vercher, Marcus Strickland, Jimmy Owens, John Raymond, the Hironobu Saito Group, Thana Pavelic, Lorenzo Conte and many others throughout the U.S, Europe, Switzerland, Croatia and Japan. Cory currently teaches privately and lead ensemble workshops at Stanford Jazz in California and Litchfield Jazz in Connecticut. He credits Jesus, his family, Keith Sanders, Sebastian Whittaker, Craig Green, Conrad Johnson, Warren Sneed and his peers as his greatest inspiration.

What's the music?

Wayne Tucker Trumpet

We will play a set dedicated to Grief and Gratitude. Grief for all of the family i have lost in recent times and for the wonderful members of the New York music community who we lose and Gratitude for my family, my band who are some of my closest friends and for our community. 

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