Thursday, August 31, 2023

THIS WEEKEND'S CONCERTS ON PEOPLE'S PORCHES

From Operation Gig!

 

Friday, Sep 1, 6–8PM
Albert Marquès Trio
498 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Spanish pianist Albert Marques (Barcelona, 1986) currently resides in Brooklyn where he’s been flourishing in the New York jazz scene after a successful stint in Paris. 

 

Marques plays a style of contemporary piano, with a distinctive urban Spanish feel. His sound is unique and profoundly percussive, a mix that has led him to be part of several jazz projects with drummers such as Leon Parker and Ari Hoenig. 

 

He has also collaborated with legendary Afro-latin composer Arturo O’Farrill and flamenco singer Antonio Lizana. 

 

On this occasion Marques will play piano surrounded by two (!) drummers. Come and enjoy an evening of groove and improvisation! Albert Marques - piano Eric Reeves - drums Rodrigo Recabarren - drums

 

Saturday, Sep 2, 4–6PM
Miss Maybell
121 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Miss Maybell & Charlie Judkins play a large repertoire of early Jazz, Ragtime and Blues from the 1890’s - 1920’s. They source their tunes from dusty old 78 records and antique sheet music, trying to give new life to songs created over 100 years ago! 

 

With this unique sound and dedication they were recently featured on The NPR Show “Person, Place, Thing” with Randy Cohen. They have played and sold out residencies at the legendary Birdland Theater. 

 

They also have played on festival bills throughout the country and abroad. In Europe, they recently headlined ‘Sevilla Swing’ in Seville, Spain and they sold out a week of shows at Marian's Jazz Room in Bern, Switzerland.

 

Sunday, Sep 3, 4–6PM
Scott Stein
726 Argyle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Scott Stein is a Brooklyn based songwriter, composer, pianist and music director. His classic sense of melody and plain-spoken vocal delivery have earned comparisons to the likes of Paul Simon, Elton John and Bruce Hornsby. 

 

Scott's latest record Uphill was produced by Mark Marshall (Amy Helm, Fife & Drom). For this stripped-down acoustic performance, Scott will be joined by Marshall on guitar as well as Abby Ahmad (vocals/guitar/percussion).

 

"Mr. Stein plays the kind of blues that might help you shed a few of your own." - TimeOutNY

 

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 
 
The series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park, started in July 2020 to offer a venue where musicians could perform during the pandemic. This gives them a source of income and provides a safe space for people to gather to enjoy live music.

Although the performances are free, a suggested $10 donation to the musicians is more than welcome. You can donate either at the performance itself or to the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund on GoFundMe.
 
Purchase an Operation Gig t-shirt here, and the proceeds will go to the Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund.