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Drummer, composer, and staggering arranger Joe McCarthy presents his imaginative reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite. Enjoy a hard-hitting evening of bebop, mingling Afro-Caribbean styles, and a classic holiday tradition.
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Date
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 7:00PM
Name
Joe McCarthy Afro-Latin Big Band: Nutcracker Suite
Description
Drummer and composer Joe McCarthy invites you to a festive and fun-filled celebration as he reimagines Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite. With his Latin Grammy Award-winning New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band, McCarthy blends bebop with Afro-Caribbean rhythms to create a lively, Pan-American twist on this holiday classic. This joyful performance promises to be a vibrant holiday experience, perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Joe McCarthy, drums, bandleader
Nick Marchione, trumpet
David Neves, trumpet (12/17 ONLY)
Tony Kadleck, trumpet (12/18 ONLY)
Stuart Mack, trumpet
Diego Urcola, trumpet
Noah Bless, trombone
Matt McDonald, trombone
Sam Blakeslee, trombone
Jeff Nelson, bass trombone
Alejandro Aviles, alto saxophone
Andrew Gould, alto saxophone
Luis Hernandez, tenor saxophone
Lucas Pino, tenor saxophone
Frank Basile, baritone saxophone
Vinny Valentino, guitar
Hector Martignon, piano
Luques Curtis, bass
Ray Contreras, percussion