The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble feat: Zap Mama, Pharoahe Monch, Jose James and Vinia Mojica (Presented by Harlem Stage, Produced by Revive Da Live)
Ensemble:
Brandee Younger (Harp)
Jamire Williams (Drums)
Kenneth Rodgers (Bass)
Allakoi Peete (Percussion)
Austin Peralta (Keys)
Keyon Harrold (Trumpet)
Corey King (Trombone)
Marcus Strickland (Tenor Sax)
Evan Francis (Flute)
Nir Felder (Guitar)
Opening: Taylor McFerrin & DJ J. Period, the Mixtape Assassin
Join Harlem Stage for their 3rd annual FREE summer outdoor concert as Miguel Atwood-Ferguson presents a world-class contemporary ensemble with a host of special guests produced by Revive Da Live. In an exciting event featuring all new arrangements, original music, covers of unreleased Dilla tracks and a tribute to Gil Scott-Heron, the ensemble will reinterpret classic and contemporary jazz, hip-hop and R&B tunes. The evening will be filled with live music, American Airlines raffles and food from local vendors.
Check out Revive Da Live’s editorial website The Revivalist to keep up with all things Revive and stay adrift with new and old jazz, hip-hop, R&B, soul, electronic and more. Make sure to check out recent interviews with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Taylor McFerrin, who are both on the bill for this incredible Harlem Stage show!
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson: Assembling the Ensemble: http://revivalist.okayplayer.com/2011/07/06/miguel-atwood-ferguson-assembling-the-ensemble/
Taylor McFerrin: Solo Processing:
http://revivalist.okayplayer.com/2011/07/08/taylor-mcferrin-solo-processing/
(Please feel free to bring blankets as this is an outdoor concert. NO CHAIRS allowed.)
Location: Annunciation Park (Amsterdam Avenue and 134th St.)
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Gates open at 4:00 pm, family activities, concessions, DJ set
We encourage you to bring the following items:
Blankets
Cash for concessions and shopping with vendors
The following items are prohibited:
Chairs
Alcohol
Smoking
Glass Bottles
Coolers
Beach Umbrellas
Bikes
