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Elan Mehler, Michael Blake and Paul Defiglia

  • Soapbox Gallery 636 Dean Street Brooklyn, NY, 11238 United States (map)

Elan Mehler has released 11 records and toured worldwide. With stellar reviews from The New York Times, Downbeat, Artsfuse, The Guardian, Time Out and many other publications. In 2016 Elan cofounded Newvelle Records which has produced 45 vinyl recordings featuring musicians such as Jack DeJohnette, John Patitucci, Bill Frisell and many more. Last year, Elan conceived played on and produced a tribute record for mentor Frank Kimbrough that featured 68 musicians playing 60 of Frank's compositions. The resulting record went on to appear on many best of the year lists.

Michael Blake is an enduring presence for the last 30 years on the New York Scene., A saxophonist, composer and bandleader, Blake has built his reputation playing jazz and creative music. A visionary composer and arranger, has produced a fifteen recordings that vary in context and mood. He has played tenor and soprano saxophone with a diverse range of artists including The Lounge Lizards, Charlie Hunter, Henry Butler/Steven Bernstein & the Hot 9 and Ray Lamontagne.

Paul Defiglia is a bassist, composer, engineer, and producer who has worked with an astonishing array of musicians over the past two decades. Based in Nashville, Paul has recorded and toured with bands such as the Avett Brothers and Langhorne Slim, and shared the stage with many of the master jazz musicians of our time.

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Earlier Event: June 12
Alessio L. Farina, solo recital
Later Event: June 15
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