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HEARD - World Jazz

  • Strand Theatre 210 Main Street Hudson Falls, NY, 12839 (map)

$20/general admit,$15/seniors,vets,$10/students. Tickets available online here: Events.com.

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 over 16 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 5 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 ensemble  includes  Laura Andrea Léguia (woodwinds), Jonathan Greene (woodwinds), Bobby Kendall (bass), Brian Melick (drums), Zorkie Nelson (percussion/vocals),  Felix Nelson (dance/vocals/percussion) and Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius (keyboard/vocals). We also often feature amazing additional players,  including: Steve Horowitz (trumpet/flueglehorn) Augustina Nelson (dance/percussion/vocals), Fofo Neequaye (dance/percussion/vocals),  Matt Steckler (woodwinds), Jason Emmond (bass).