Hip-Hop Jazz
Igmar Thomas feat. Marcus Strickland & Raydar Ellis
The Lee Morgan Story feat. John Robinson & Ben Williams
Mental Notes
Spokinn Movement
*Mercury Lounge* ~ Showtime: 8:00pm
Igmar Thomas & The Cypher feat. Special Guest Marcus Strickland & Raydar Ellis ~ 11:00pm
Trumpeter, composer, arranger, bandleader… IGMAR THOMAS has developed his craft since the age of 12, picking up appendages to his style from playing with legends such as Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Roy Hargrove, Ralph Peterson, and Terri Lynne Carrington. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2006 where he studied on a full scholarship, and met many of the players that would soon make up his group.
Igmar combines the sophistication of Jazz with the influences of hip hop and what sets Igmar apart from other bands is his emphasis on improvisation, a common feature of both Jazz and hip hop.
Produced in association with Revive Da Live
The Lee Morgan Story featuring
John Robinson & Ben Williams ~ 10:00pm
Produced in association with Revive Da Live
Mental Notes ~ 9:00pm
Welcome to the Evolution of Hip-Hop. Armed with their unique signature sound, New York City’s original hip-hop ensemble Mental Notes has been attracting diverse audiences for almost a decade.Their eclectic fusion of old school hip-hop, funk, electronica, jazz and acid rock continues to break the boundaries of the New York live music scene.
Mental Notes has consistently added to the pulse of New York’s musical and social heartbeat. They have been a previous guest on Air America Radio, appearing on Chuck D’s highly praised live talk show. Collectively, the members of Mental Notes have collaborated and or shared the stage with a series of diverse artists including legendary producer Hank Shocklee, hip-hop virtuosos Dead Prez, Black Moon, soul-funk horn legends Tower of Power and Latin dance sensation Gloria Estefan. Mental Notes Myspace
