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The Newport Jazz Festival 2022-Through The Lens

August 23, 2022 by Kyra Kverno

Publisher’ s Note: Brooklyn’s own Kyra Kverno is an extraordinary music photographer, who has traveled the globe to capture artists at festivals and venues. She... read article

The Best of Brooklyn: The Year So Far

August 5, 2022 by David K. Moseder

Thus far in 2022, Brooklyn Roads has continued its tradition of spotlighting local talent of various genres with interviews and album reviews, while also showing... read article

Photo by Wyndham Boylan-Garnett

Cassandra Jenkins: It’s in Her “Nature” to Keep Folk Alive

July 25, 2022 by Michela Arlia

Cassandra Jenkins is a Brooklyn-based musician, singer and songwriter. Currently on tour in support of her latest album, An Overview on Phenomenal Nature, Jenkins tells... read article

The Photo Pit On The Road With NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest and Celebrate Brooklyn!

July 25, 2022 by B.L. Howard

Celebrate Brooklyn ! and NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest joined forces on June 18, 2022 , bringing four Tiny Desk contest winners together on the Lena... read article

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band/ photo by Kyra Kverno

Lyle Lovett: Large and in Charge at City Winery

May 29, 2022 by Kyra Kverno

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band kicked off their 2022 tour with a four-day, sold-out run at City Winery in New York City. The four-time... read article

Sizzling Summer Sounds: The Return of Celebrate Brooklyn!

May 23, 2022 by David K. Moseder

The 44th annual Celebrate Brooklyn! summer concert series is set to kick off in Prospect Park on June 8. More than three dozen artists representing... read article

Tori Amos On The Kings Theatre Stage Photo by Kyra Kverno

Tori Amos Captivates the Crowd at the Kings Theatre

May 16, 2022 by B.L. Howard

The historic Kings Theatre was a perfect setting for Tori Amos to play her first ever concert in Brooklyn on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, to... read article

Ocean To Ocean Album Cover Art

Tori Amos’ “Ocean” Offers Smooth Sailing — With an Edge

May 13, 2022 by Michela Arlia

Ocean to Ocean, the latest release from singer, songwriter and pianist Tori Amos, has a captivating range of sounds that accentuate her talents and take... read article

My Son The Doctor -In The Round photo by Ian McNally / courtesy of the artist

My Son the Doctor’s New Wave Punk

May 2, 2022 by Michela Arlia

The short way to describe the band, My Son the Doctor, is that they are a 4-piece swaggering new wave punk band from Brooklyn; the... read article

No Band of Thieves photo by Alexa Viscius /courtesy of Pitch Perfect PR

Big Thief Steals Listener’s Hearts With Latest Release

April 20, 2022 by Michela Arlia

Originating from the great borough of Brooklyn, Big Thief is a four person indie rock band with folk roots. Composed of members Adrianne Lenker, Buck... read article

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Eric Stern: Brooklyn Born, Jazz Driven

Eric Stern/photo by Hoyeon Choi/ courtesy of the artist

Brooklyn has long been home to innovative artists, and pianist-composer Eric Stern is no exception. Born and raised in the borough, Stern’s sound is a fusion of jazz, Latin, and classical influences shaped by his upbringing and New York City’s diverse musical landscape. Stern’s love for music began at home, where classical compositions played daily on WQXR alongside Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. His exploration led him to jazz and salsa, drawn to artists like Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Miles Davis. His participation in Belongo’s Fat Cats program, a youth music initiative, deepened his passion for Afro-Latin music, exposing him to icons like Chico O’Farrill and Tito Puente. Though he played in school jazz bands and youth programs, it was at Fat Cats—rehearsing every Sunday at the former Fat Cat jazz club (now Cellar Dog)—that his passion crystallized. “It was sheer joy,” Stern recalls. The experience drove him to practice for hours daily, solidifying his decision to pursue music professionally. Stern studied at the University of Miami, where he formed a quartet with trumpet, piano, bass, and drums, performing across Miami until 2022. Adding saxophonist Dylan McHann that fall elevated the group into its current quintet form. Since returning to Brooklyn, the lineup has shifted, now featuring Chris Ferrari (tenor sax/flute), Joey Curreri (trumpet), Cookie Stephenson (bass), and Peru Eizagirre (drums), with Stern leading on piano and compositions. Brooklyn’s underground jazz scene remains central to Stern’s creative evolution. While Manhattan is home to institutions like the Village Vanguard and the Blue Note, he finds Brooklyn’s avant-garde spaces—Ornithology Jazz Club, Bar Bayeux, and ShapeShifter Lab more experimental and inspiring. At the heart of Stern’s music is a simple mission: joy. “That’s the only thing I really care about. If selling a million records and being super famous is able to do that, great. If not, I don’t really mind. I just want to give other people who listen and hear the music the same joy I have in playing and creating it.” Eric Stern is one to watch for those seeking a fresh, dynamic voice in Brooklyn’s jazz scene. “Why not perform in Brooklyn?” he says. “There are so many great spaces to play—why not make it happen?”

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