July 17 – 23

This continuing series is hosted by resident composer, pianist and jazz master Chuck Lamb with support from music producer Joel Moss. Lamb, who has been a member of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet since 2002, is not only an exciting and emotive pianist in his own right, but also a prolific composer of jazz, fusion, classical and world music. This month’s guest is Wallace Roney Jr., son of world-renowned trumpeter Wallace Roney (Sr.) and acclaimed pianist Geri Allen. Roney Jr. has shared the bandstand and garnered the approval from Chick Corea, Jimmy Heath, Charles Tolliver, Lenny White, Buster Williams, Jack DeJohnette, and the late great Ornette Coleman just to name a few.

JAZZ at Caffe Lena is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hest finds a home “somewhere on the path where Elliot Smith meets Peter Gabriel.” His relatable songs have been heard on television shows The Path, The Lincoln Lawyer, Private Practice, Army Wives and One Tree Hill. His rich, warm voice and emotive lyrics have been honored with a Grammy-nomination (Best Folk Album) and he’s a favorite singing partner of none other than Judy Collins.

Paxton’s charismatic storytelling and playing showcases phenomenal skill on guitar, banjo, piano, and harmonica, while his vocal delivery is a Southern bluesy throwback a la Fats Waller and Blind Lemon Jefferson. Virtuoso clarinetist-mandolinist-fiddler Lichtman is at the top of the Downtown NYC trad-jazz scene. Let these charming gentlemen take you back to 1920s and 30s!

The Folk Heritage Series is made possible by the support of the
Charlie Pickett & Kathleen Rehl Endowment Fund.

Multi-instrumentalist Matt Turk and Grammy-winner C Lanzbom front Deadgrass, an acoustic, playful bluegrass & psychedelic spin on the music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Deadgrass takes inspiration from Jerry’s Jug Band days, Old & In The Way, JGB, Grisman/Garcia and The Grateful Dead. Deadgrass’ sound is full of foot-stomping rhythms, blazing solos, and infectious harmonies. “Improv-laden, phenomenal chops, refreshing and fun”! (NYS Music)