Mike Bruzzese launches his new album Another Space on Bent River Records, joined by an all-star ensemble featuring two of New York City’s finest: Ben Solomon on saxophone and Adam Arruda on drums, alongside one of Montreal’s top bassists, Mike De Masi. The band will perform music from the new record and more, bringing together some of today’s most compelling improvisers for a powerful live experience.

Ben Solomon, a member of Wallace Roney’s Quintet from 2012–2017, refined his musical identity through collaborations with legends such as Buster Williams, Lenny White, Patrice Rushen, Ron Carter, and Gary Bartz. In 2016, he performed two nights with Chick Corea at the Blue Note, and in 2023 appeared with the Aaron Parks Quartet at the Village Vanguard. He is also the author of two saxophone etude books titled Chromatophores.

Adam Arruda is among New York’s most in-demand drummers, having performed with Kurt Rosenwinkel, Brad Mehldau, Greg Osby, 3WI, and Dayna Stephens, among many others.

For one night only, Mike Bruzzese presents this exceptional quartet—an unforgettable evening of creative, modern jazz not to be missed.

Musicians:
Ben Solomon – Saxophone
Mike Bruzzese – Guitar
Mike De Masi – Bass
Adam Arruda – Drums

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2x Downbeat Magazine award winner Sarah Stevenson is a 20 year old jazz and folk vocalist based between Vancouver Island and Montreal. Having spent the last 6 years of her life studying jazz and competing throughout Canada and the United States, Stevenson pays respects to the genre with her classic warm voice and her bebop vocabulary.

Inspired by Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Carmen McRae, and Lorez Alexandria, Sarah joins Ryan Bennett’s trio for a night of swinging music and unforgettable sounds.

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Kayla Summer brings a fresh perspective to jazz, with a voice that is young, vibrant, and deeply connected to the present moment. Hailing from Québec, she represents a new generation of artists breathing new life into the classics while paving their own musical path.

From an early age, she was drawn to the great voices of jazz—Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone—but it’s with her own unique sensitivity that she embraces this rich repertoire, blending in modern influences and a deeply personal touch full of emotion and authenticity.

On stage, Kayla captivates with her luminous presence and a voice that is both gentle and powerful, transporting audiences into a warm, intimate world. Her repertoire flows seamlessly between timeless standards, original compositions, and bold reinterpretations of contemporary songs, always infused with the soulful warmth of jazz that defines her style.

Today, Kayla Summer is an artist to watch—a rising voice in the Québec jazz scene, known for her vocal talent and the sincerity of her performances. Whether in an intimate setting or on a grand stage, she delivers a musical experience that is elegant, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

Musicians:
Kayla Summer: vocals
Zach Frampton: Piano
Chris Ross: Bass
Aaron Dolman: drums

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