The Harmonix Experience: Jazz with Swagger, Funk with Soul

Every other week at Bird’s Basement, The Harmonix Experience takes the stage — and takes no prisoners. This genre-bending outfit blends jazz, acid jazz, funk, and a splash of rock into a sound that’s as unpredictable as it is irresistible.

Led by Albare on guitar, with Jake Mason on Hammond, Phil Rex on bass, Andrew Swann on drums, Paul Williamson on alto sax, and Salva Persico on percussion, the band kicks off each set with a simple sketch — then lets instinct and groove take over.

Expect deep grooves that’ll make you move your feet and more. This is jazz that sweats, funk that thinks, and music that never plays it safe.

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Nestor Torres Returns to Bird’s Basement With His Puerto Rican Quartet

Equally fluent in Jazz, Classical and Latin Music, Nestor Torres’ rhythmic and melodious flute sound sets him apart in a class all by itself. His career spans over 35 years and includes 18 Cds, 4 Latin Grammy nominations, 1 Latin Grammy Award and a Grammy nomination, as well as collaborations with the likes of Tito Puente, Herbie Hancock, Dave Mathews, Gloria Estefan, and performances with, among others, The New World, Cleveland and Singapore Symphonies.

His trademark fusion of Latin pop and jazz influences are an expression of his life and musical experiences through a seamless blend of traditional Jazz, Western European, and Caribbean & Latin American influences. Rich and engaging, complex and exuberant, profound yet accessible, Nestor Torres ‘musical journey travels through time, styles and places, taking you to the richest, most exciting and mysterious place you will ever be: Within.

Focusing on his heritage, Maestro Torres’ performances at Bird’s Basement will feature original compositions imbued with Puerto Rican melodies & rhythms, as well as Jazz standards and songs from The Great American Songbook included in his Latin Grammy nominated Jazz Flute Traditions.

Lineup:
Fracisco Alcala – Drums
Gabriel Rodriguez – Bass
Eduardo Zayas – Piano