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The Verdict Is in: People vs. Larsen Plays Some of Today’s Most Innovative Blues Music

February 10, 2016 by David K. Moseder

People vs. Larsen’s new album, Loving Losing, is the second release by blues guitarist/vocalist Tom Larsen, bassist Dylan Shamat and drummer Dave Tedeschi since they... read article

Brooklyn Voices – February 2016

February 3, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Named one of WFUV‘s Artists to Watch in 2016, Sunflower Bean’s full-length debut album, Human Ceremony, will be released February 5 on CD and vinyl.... read article

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Back In The Day: Brooklyn Music Milestones – February 2016

February 3, 2016 by David K. Moseder

February 10, 2004: Collectors’ Choice Music reissues American Flyer’s two late-1970s albums in one CD. The folk-rock “super group” features Brooklynites Steve Katz (Blue Project,... read article

Brooklyn Voices – January 2016

January 20, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Nicole Atkins tells Brooklyn Roads that, “I’m currently writing record number four,” the follow-up to her well-charted an critically acclaimed Slow Phaser…Norah Jones is... read article

The Kind of ‘Wintry Mix’ We Really Like

January 20, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Winter has finally caught up with us — and what better way to shake off the chill than taking in some of the hot acts... read article

Dana Fuchs Gets ‘Down’ With Brooklyn

January 20, 2016 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

“Brooklyn to me is what New York City was when I first came here years ago… …it‘s a place for artists now….it’s a great music... read article

Dana Fuchs – BKRoads.net Interview

January 5, 2016 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

Brooklyn Roads in conversation with Dana Fuchs

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Brooklyn Music Makers & Shakers: A Look Back & A Glance Forward

January 1, 2016 by Mandy Pichler

In “Artists On Our Radar”, Brooklyn Roads profiles performing artists who hail from or are deeply connected to Brooklyn. With 2016 just beginning, we thought... read article

Charles Bradley , The Lone Bellow and The Lighthouse & The Whaler Light Up The Brooklyn Bowl

January 1, 2016 by Whitney Forbes

In celebration of the launch of Paste Cloud, a new video and audio sharing platform entry, Paste founder Josh Jackson hosted a free night of... read article

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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Redefines Contemporary Jazz Sound at Prospect Range

January 1, 2016 by Dominique M. Carson

Brooklyn Jazz Underground is back at it again! The team launched their monthly musical series to highlight one of America’s original art forms: jazz. Their... read article

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Artists on our Radar

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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