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EVA: Contemporary Voices, International Roots — and Brooklyn Influences

December 9, 2016 by David K. Moseder

EVA, a teaming of three singer-songwriters from diverse musical backgrounds, draws seamlessly from the roots of traditional and contemporary original folk music. The trio’s genesis... read article

Atahra : Brooklyn True School

December 7, 2016 by Al Pereira

There are shows in Brooklyn and then there are Brooklyn shows. Atahra’s recent spot at The Knitting Factory in Williamsburg turned out to be both.... read article

A Good Year for Discerning Ears – and It Ain’t Over Yet!

December 6, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Among the hallmarks of the winter holiday season is the spirit of generosity, and we here at Brooklyn Roads are proud to declare that, musically... read article

Tony Danza /photo courtesy of Love Productions

Tony Danza Gives Back to Brooklyn Through His Art

December 5, 2016 by Dominique M. Carson

On November 20, 2016, the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College welcomed television icon Tony Danza to the stage. Danza, known for... read article

SHARON LAFAYE JONES May 4, 1956- November 18, 2016

November 19, 2016 by B.L. Howard

From Daptone Records -November 18, 2016 Sharon Jones Passes After Heroic Cancer Battle We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Jones has passed... read article

Ani DiFranco / photo by Shervin Lainez /courtesy of Autonomic Media

We Give Thanks for Brooklyn’s Bountiful Music Scene

November 1, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Before you carve into that Thanksgiving turkey, take a little time this month to enjoy some piping hot pop tunes, a heaping helping of rock,... read article

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Greg Cornell Brings It Home to Brooklyn

October 28, 2016 by David K. Moseder

The music of Greg Cornell is essentially folk/roots/Americana, laced with bluegrass, country, Irish music, old timey, old country and blues. Lyrically, “I kind of follow... read article

Tommy James Is Still a Ball of Fire; Southside Johnny Spins a Solid Set

October 27, 2016 by David K. Moseder

From the opening bassline of “Draggin’ a Line” to the closing harmonies of “Mirage,” Tommy James and the Shondells rocked Staten Island’s St. George Theater... read article

Win Tickets to See Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Live!

October 25, 2016 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

In partnership with Daptone Records, Brooklyn Roads is giving away two tickets to see Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings in concert at the Kings Theatre... read article

Norah Jones Returns To Her Roots With Day Breaks

October 20, 2016 by Dominique M. Carson

In the minds of many, Norah Jones seemed to have slipped into obscurity after her 2002 multi-platinum debut album, Come Away With Me. This perception... 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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