The Kase Project A British Rock/Pop/Soul influenced artist

The Kase Project A British Rock/Pop/Soul influenced artist along with amazing musicians who work well together to create an excellent interpretation of the writer's perspective (writer: Kase). Kingsley K. Charles is a soloist, writer, composer, arranger, executive producer, and Christian. He is also the founder of The Kase Project. In fact his nickname is Kase, and the musical arrangement he has with contract musicians is known as his project. The "Project" itself includes the interpretation of Kingsley's valued life experiences, and awesome contract musician friends, pointing in the end to one common goal. This specific goal is to do what we were made to do greatly by bringing his life to music to the world but most of all addressing all the issues he faced and faces while pressing toward the fixated light that cannot be blemished. The light of purpose.

Peace& Love Kase Until then check out our website: www.thekaseproject.com

Live Performance with Indoda Entsha Percussion Ensemble

Live Performance with Special Guest: Onaje Allan Gumbs & The Jeff King Band

The Series Continues…

A Jazz Conversation with
The Jeff King Band
& Special Guest
Onaje Allan Gumbs

Friday June 5th, 2009
Two Sets 9p.m. & 11 p.m.

Featuring:
Jeff King - Tenor Sax
Onaje Allan Gumbs - Piano
Larry Johnson - Drums
Abdus Sabor - Percussion
Bryce Sebastion - Bass

Onaje Allan Gumbs:
Pianist, composer, arranger, producer and NAACP Image Award Nominee, Onaje Allan Gumbs is one of the industry's most respected and talented musical collaborators. He has worked for more than 30 years with an illustrious list of jazz, R&B and pop artists. In 1974, he created a special arrangement of "Stella By Starlight" for the New York Jazz Repertory Company as part of a concert honoring Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall. He followed that with performances on albums by such artists as Woody Shaw (Moontrane), Buster Williams (Pinnacle), Cecil McBee (Mutima) and Betty Carter (Betty Carter). In 1975, Onaje joined forces with trumpeter Nat Adderley and his quintet, contributing to the group's releases on Atlantic and Steeplechase Records. Onaje continues to be one of Jazz's Great piano players.

www.myspace.com/onajeallan
www. Jazzking.net

$10.00 Cover & Fill the Basket
Keep Jazz Alive in Brooklyn
www. Jazzking.net

Good Music Good People & Good Food
All Musicians & Singers Welcomed

Live @ Solomon's Porch: Brown Baby Girl with Special Guest Mark Vodery

Brown Baby Girl live with special guest Mark Vodery. This night is gonna be fantastic!!! You don't wanna miss it!!!!

Birthday Bash for Buyu Ambroise Come Celebrate

It's time to party! Celebrate the birthnight of Buyu Ambroise!

Join Jean Caze, The Blues in Red Band, and Solomon's Porch as we party with Buyu Haitian Style. A night of good Haitian Jazz surrounded by well wishers!

Buyu Ambroise:
Buyu Ambroise was born in Haiti's national capital, Port-au-Prince. After a brief stay in the Republic of Congo as a child, Buyu has resided in the United States for over 35 years. Buyu was drawn to the saxophone at a young age, experimenting with the instrument as as a high school student in Brooklyn, New York during the 1970s, a fertile period for both Haitian music and American jazz. His passion for jazz music led him to study with jazz legends such as Frank Foster, Jimmy Owens, and John Lewis.

Coming from a jazz perspective, Buyu has revealed a natural relationship between the complex polyrhythmic structures in both the North American form and the Afro-Caribbean sound of traditional Haitian music. This fusion is the birth of a new musical style that encompasses the two and sustains the mix effortlessly. Although this subgenre of World Jazz is considered cutting edge, Buyu's recordings and live performances are executed with a spirit and level of mastery that invoke a gentle blend of harmonies that have matured on Haitian and American stages for generations.

2nite: JAZZ @ SOLOMON's PORCH with The Jeff King Band & Special Guest: Gregory Porter! Two Shows!

JAZZ AT SOLOMON'S PORCH
GREGORY PORTER
MAY 29th, 2009

Two Shows
9PM and 11 PM
$5 cover

Brooklyn's Hottest Jazz Ensemble
The Jeff King Band & Solomon's Porch
Would like to welcome back the powerful vocals of Mr. Gregory Porter
One of jazz's premiere vocalists!

Don't miss this great performance!!!
Last Live Performance @ The Porch since 2007!


***Coming June 5th: ONAJE ALLAN GUMBS

Celebrate Memorial Weekend with The Jazz Stylings of Songtress JUJU, Live @ Solomon's Porch

JUJU

“Music is in every living thing on earth. When we find that music in ourselves we’ll all be connected.”

JUJU is a consummate jazz artist. She is a singer, musician, composer and arranger. Many have followed her illustrious career since the 1970s.

The JUJU Jazz Band performs regularly and includes pianist Yoichi Uzeki, drummer Napoleon Rebels Bay and bass player Mike Fitzbenjamin. JUJU performed for 5 nights in Wash, DC, during President Barack Obama’s inaugural celebration. Juju as a promoter/producer just completed 4 successful weeks of performances at Folukie’s in Bed-Stuy during the Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival.

Drawn to music at an early age her first instruments included the clarinet, saxophone, congas and percussion.

Juju comes from the “Gordon Clan” father Alfred and Uncle Dexter both jazz saxophonists and continues to play the soprano saxophone. JUJU performed as an adolescent throughout New York State’s capital district and beyond: Saratoga, Lake George, the Catskills, Vermont, Toronto and Montreal. Her professional debut at 12 was a notable one. She sang background vocals and played the tambourine on Don McLean’s 1971 folk-rock classic American Pie. She began composing at 13 and won a talent competition at 15 with an original jazz composition entitled Soul Searching. The coveted prize was a performance contract with ABC giving her the opportunity to perform with USO bands worldwide. Nice gig for a teenager!

Over the years she has performed as a background singer for Curtis Mayfield, Lola Falana, Michael McDonald, Michael Franks, Sergio Mendes and Ashanti among others. She has served as a vocal, harmony and basic horns arranger for several artists. She opened for Nancy Wilson at the Coliseum in the mid-1970s, Bette Midler at New York’s Continental Baths in the early 1980s and R & B group Tavares in the 1980s among other known artists. She moved to Atlanta in the 1990s to tour with Ray Charles for 2 years as one of the Pepsi Girls.

Juju is known up and down the east coast from Miami to NYC as “Lady J” or Juju. As a world artist she has performed in London, Italy, Spain, Paris, West & South Africa, Japan, Vietnam and Ireland.

Her repertoire covers all genres and includes the well-loved jazz songs Nika’s Dream, Whisper Not, Jeanine, Night in Tunisia, Ruby My Dear and Stolen Moments. She also puts her stamp on the Beatles’ We Can Work It Out, Carole King’s You’ve Got a Friend and It’s Too Late and Patsy Cline’s I Fall To Pieces. “I am a song stylist who prefers jazz because it allows me to express myself entirely. But I love all types of good music from rock ‘n roll to fusion to pop to country to classical to funk and even hip-hop.”

To date she has written and published 15 songs, titles include Soul Searching, I’m Gonna Miss You When You Are Gone, The Jazz Musician, If This Is Love, I Got News 4 U and Save the World. She’s recorded them all and jazz icon Sarah Vaughn performed If This Is Love at the Blue Note in the 1980s.

JUJU also teaches jazz and vocal performance to students across all age groups and artist levels. In 2009 she is at the helm of several exciting jazz ventures across all media platforms.

Goals for 2009 include completing both a jazz and a smooth jazz CD…having a hit song playing on the radio around the globe… producing a great video…placing her songs in films...shaping a documentary around her composition Save the World…continually working at her craft…flourishing as an artist and being a blessing to others.

“Just as I love the good in all people, I love jazz’s ability to connect us all. I’ve been blessed with the gift of musical talent. I give it the respect it deserves.”

www.jujujazzvocals.com

www.youtube.com/jujujazzchannel

SPEED DATING: For the Young & Sexy

Three tries to "Meet the Love of Your Life" . . .
or at least "The Love of Your Summer"

Each Person gets (3) 15 minute Dates with a well Matched Suitor

Tuesday May 26, 2009
7:00 PM

$5 & 2 drink minimum

At the Cool & Sophisticated
Solomon’s Porch

For more information and to Register Contact:
Wayne at 917-297-2365
Email wmdkaos@aol.com

Fire and Comedy :: Every 3rd Thursdays!

Fire and Comedy

RAUL LATINOSNYC WILL BE AT SOLOMON PORCH THIS THRUSDAY FROM 8PM-10PM, with featured guests HEBREW MAMITA, LA BRUJA, & NARUBI SELAH!

4 MORE INFO CALL 646 352 1759

Presented by LatinosNYC

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The Immortals Feat. Camille Gainer Jones & DJ Jazzy Jay :: Every Wednesdays!

STACKIN BEATS LIVE
Presents

EVERY WEDNESDAYS

The Immortals
Featuring Camille Gainer Jones on Drums

CAMILLE GAINER JONES
http://www.myspace.com/camillegainer

Camille has established herself with a rich career poised with artistic ability and versatility.
"I've been blessed to have the ability to cop the feel of different genres of music, and that's basically the key to playing different styles, making it feel right".

Camille has worked with such artist as:
Antonio Hart, J.T. Taylor of Kool and The gang, marc cary, greg Osby, Steve Coleman, michael Urbaniak, melky sedeck, Chuck Mangione, kelis, Monifa, Tom Browne, roy Ayers, Angela Bofill, Noel Pointer, Lonnie Liston Smith, Christian Mcbride, M.C. Shan and the musical director for the Juice crew All-Stars.

Camille has also graced the stage with Reggae artist such as:
Tanya Stephens, Sugar Minott, Lt.Stitchie, and Capleton.

As a producer she credited with the following:
Nikki"D" "Up the Ante for the Pante" (Def Jam Recordings)
FU2 "Boomin In Ya Jeep" (MCA RECORDS)
The Funky Drummer meets G-Clef Vol.I&2 (TUFF CITY RECORDS)
The Funky Presidents (Stackin Beatz RECORDINGS)
Attic Beatz VOL.1&2 (STACKIN BEATZ RECORDINGS)
As a side woman she is credited with such luminary artist as:
Marc Cary Indigenous People "Unite" on Jazzateria Recordings
Antonio Hart "Ama Tu sanrisa" on Enja Recordings
Steve Coleman "Drop Kick"
Cornelius Claudio Kreusch "Scoop"
Joan Jett "The Word"

Camille continues to broaden and improve her skills with great artistic vision and devotion. In the meantime, Camille's performances continue to get rave reviews, and she is one of the most sought after drummers in the industry.


DJ JAZZ JAY
http://www.myspace.com/jazzyjayproductions

LISTEN TO JAZZY JAY ROCK THE OLD SCHOOL RADIO HIP HOP HOUR
Recorded Live from Philadelphia - Click this link!
http://osrh.blogspot.com/2007/09/old-school-radio-hourmasters-of-scratch.html

THE ORIGINAL JAZZY JAY began his illustrious career playing in the streets of the Bronx, under the guidance of Afrika Bambaataa. During the 80's club revolution, Jazzy went from performing on the streets and in small clubs spinning records in NYC's hottest clubs: Negril, The Roxy, The Ritz, and Danceteria. He was one of the first to bring Hip Hop music to the airwaves on KISS FM. Jazzy's three hour show grew so popular that it was eventually syndicated on Europe's Radio One broadcast.

With the Jazzy 5, he recorded the hit single: "Jazzy Sensation". He was propelled to stardom when he co-produced the seminal hit "Planet Rock" with Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force. Jazzy Jay played the role of club DJ in the Hip Hop classic, Beat Street, and he also contributed to the movie's soundtrack. It is a little known fact that Afrika Islam and Jazzy Jay pioneered the first DJ team routines as they used to team up to battle Grandmaster Flash (solo) and GrandWizzard Theodore (solo). Jazzy Jay was also a Zulu King B-Boy in the early 70's.

Jazzy Jay was a co-founder of Def Jam records along with Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons. He appeared on T La Rock's "It's Yours". While with Def Jam, Jazzy worked with such artists as LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. Jazzy Jay also put out the 3rd Def Jam 12" in 1985 called "Def Jam" b/w "Cold Chillin' In The Spot" with Russell Simmons on vocals. Jazzy furthered his producing and engineering skills when he founded Jazzy Jay's Studio, providing a place where Fat Joe, Brand Nubian, A Tribe Called Quest, among others could begin their careers.

Jazzy began a new label with Rocky Bucano and Strong City records was born. Strong City produced a multitude of hits with Ice Cream Tee, Masters of Ceremony, Busy Bee, Don Baron and many more. He is currently releasing the Strong City catalog through Traffic Distribution. Jazzy was inducted into the Technics/DMC DJ Hall of Fame in 2000. He is featured in the DJ documentary Scratch (Palm Pictures) as well as Scratch: All The Way Live and has headlined Scratch tours since the movie's release.

One of the funkiest DJs on the planet with the deepest crates, Jazzy enjoys rocking parties internationally, hosting events as well as speaking on panels about Hip Hop history, industry, and politics.

SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC! It's OFFICIAL: The hottest Wed Nite show in BK!

Jesse Boykins III Performs Live at Solomon's Porch | with The BEAUTY CREATED

Jesse Boykins III and The Beauty Created

Jesse Boykins III has a timeless sound. He shares a point of view that crosses all genres and generations. Every note and each word in all his recorded works to his live performance is skillfully crafted evoking emotions that move the listener to examine and acknowledge those feelings within themselves.


"Peace Everyone this is the Intimate Portrait of Jesse Boykins III, a soul singer from Miami with a style like no other in the industry. Jesse Boykins III has a timeless sound. He shares a point of view that crosses all genres and generations. Every note and each word in all his recorded works, to his live performance, is skillfully crafted evoking emotions that move the listener to examine and acknowledge those feelings within themselves. So If you are a soul music junkie /R&B hippie, make your way over to The Porch and expedience first hand the talent of a soon to be legend, JbIII."

Doors open @ 7pm and the Show starts @ 8pm.
There is a 2 drink minimum per seating along with a $10 entry fee.

As always...
DRESS TO IMPRESS !!!


http://www.jbiiimusic.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Boykins_III
http://www.myspace.com/jesseboykinsiii

The Immortals Featuring Camillie Gainer Jones Every Wednesdays @ Solomon's

STACKIN BEATS LIVE
Presents

EVERY WEDNESDAYS

The Immortals
Featuring Camille Gainer Jones on Drums


CAMILLE GAINER JONES
http://www.myspace.com/camillegainer

Camille has established herself with a rich career poised with artistic ability and versatility.
"I've been blessed to have the ability to cop the feel of different genres of music, and that's basically the key to playing different styles, making it feel right".

Camille has worked with such artist as:
Antonio Hart, J.T. Taylor of Kool and The gang, marc cary, greg Osby, Steve Coleman, michael Urbaniak, melky sedeck, Chuck Mangione, kelis, Monifa, Tom Browne, roy Ayers, Angela Bofill, Noel Pointer, Lonnie Liston Smith, Christian Mcbride, M.C. Shan and the musical director for the Juice crew All-Stars.

Camille has also graced the stage with Reggae artist such as:
Tanya Stephens, Sugar Minott, Lt.Stitchie, and Capleton.

As a producer she credited with the following:
Nikki"D" "Up the Ante for the Pante" (Def Jam Recordings)
FU2 "Boomin In Ya Jeep" (MCA RECORDS)
The Funky Drummer meets G-Clef Vol.I&2 (TUFF CITY RECORDS)
The Funky Presidents (Stackin Beatz RECORDINGS)
Attic Beatz VOL.1&2 (STACKIN BEATZ RECORDINGS)
As a side woman she is credited with such luminary artist as:
Marc Cary Indigenous People "Unite" on Jazzateria Recordings
Antonio Hart "Ama Tu sanrisa" on Enja Recordings
Steve Coleman "Drop Kick"
Cornelius Claudio Kreusch "Scoop"
Joan Jett "The Word"

Camille continues to broaden and improve her skills with great artistic vision and devotion. In the meantime, Camille's performances continue to get rave reviews, and she is one of the most sought after drummers in the industry.


DJ JAZZ JAY
http://www.myspace.com/jazzyjayproductions

LISTEN TO JAZZY JAY ROCK THE OLD SCHOOL RADIO HIP HOP HOUR
Recorded Live from Philadelphia - Click this link!
http://osrh.blogspot.com/2007/09/old-school-radio-hourmasters-of-scratch.html

THE ORIGINAL JAZZY JAY began his illustrious career playing in the streets of the Bronx, under the guidance of Afrika Bambaataa. During the 80's club revolution, Jazzy went from performing on the streets and in small clubs spinning records in NYC's hottest clubs: Negril, The Roxy, The Ritz, and Danceteria. He was one of the first to bring Hip Hop music to the airwaves on KISS FM. Jazzy's three hour show grew so popular that it was eventually syndicated on Europe's Radio One broadcast.

With the Jazzy 5, he recorded the hit single: "Jazzy Sensation". He was propelled to stardom when he co-produced the seminal hit "Planet Rock" with Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force. Jazzy Jay played the role of club DJ in the Hip Hop classic, Beat Street, and he also contributed to the movie's soundtrack. It is a little known fact that Afrika Islam and Jazzy Jay pioneered the first DJ team routines as they used to team up to battle Grandmaster Flash (solo) and GrandWizzard Theodore (solo). Jazzy Jay was also a Zulu King B-Boy in the early 70's.

Jazzy Jay was a co-founder of Def Jam records along with Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons. He appeared on T La Rock's "It's Yours". While with Def Jam, Jazzy worked with such artists as LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. Jazzy Jay also put out the 3rd Def Jam 12" in 1985 called "Def Jam" b/w "Cold Chillin' In The Spot" with Russell Simmons on vocals. Jazzy furthered his producing and engineering skills when he founded Jazzy Jay's Studio, providing a place where Fat Joe, Brand Nubian, A Tribe Called Quest, among others could begin their careers.

Jazzy began a new label with Rocky Bucano and Strong City records was born. Strong City produced a multitude of hits with Ice Cream Tee, Masters of Ceremony, Busy Bee, Don Baron and many more. He is currently releasing the Strong City catalog through Traffic Distribution. Jazzy was inducted into the Technics/DMC DJ Hall of Fame in 2000. He is featured in the DJ documentary Scratch (Palm Pictures) as well as Scratch: All The Way Live and has headlined Scratch tours since the movie's release.

One of the funkiest DJs on the planet with the deepest crates, Jazzy enjoys rocking parties internationally, hosting events as well as speaking on panels about Hip Hop history, industry, and politics.

Special Guests:

ORIKL AS SALAAM
http://www.myspace.com/orikl

SURYA BOTOFASINA
http://www.myspace.com/suryabotofasinamusic

DAVE JONES
http://www.myspace.com/davejonesbass


Please come early, seating will go fast!!!
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 8p
$7 Door Cover/ 2 Drink Minimum

Conscious Uprising Presents

VOLUME!!!
Spittin', Singin', & Speakin' The Cause of Jesus Christ

Hosted by:
DJ Bryant Smith

Featuring:
Conquest
Brooke Logan
DJ Aaron

Please join Conscious Uprising for their next installment of christian edutainment through rhymes and reasons.

Full dinner menu available.
4-11p

Renowned Jazz Drummer, Bernard Linette Performs Live

A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Bernard's fascination with the resounding thunder of the drum set began at an early age. His legacy of playing percussion is rooted in his childhood, where he was the drummer for his church choir at age 9. Bernard reflects on such greats as Elvin Jones and Jazz Messenger phenomenon Art Blakely and attributes Steve Ellington and Billy Higgins as major influences in his style.

While studying at Rutgers University, Bernard formed invaluable and lifelong associations with some of the most respected names in Jazz, including Kenny Barron, Grady Tate, Michael Carvin, Larry Ridley, Paul Jefferey and Ted Dunbar. A proven and articulate clinician, Bernard served as part of a clinic conducted by the legendary saxophonist Sonny Stitt.

After serving in the Armed Forces, Bernard began another life long association while working with pianist and vocalist Freddie Cole. Bernard credits his foundation for his understanding of the classic standards, swing arrangements, ballads and the art of voice performance to his work with Freddy Cole. Bernard has also performed with such greats as Little Jimmy Scott, Junior Cook, Cedar Walton, Donald Harrison and Abbey Lincoln. Through his energetic yet defined style, Bernard has won many well-deserved accolades in the world of Jazz. His sextet, inspired by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers strives for a well arranged blend of straight-ahead, latin and avant-garde grooves.

http://www.bernardlinnette.com/bio.html

Special Guest :: Vanessa Rubin Sings with The Jeff King Band

THE SERIES CONTINUES...
A JAZZ CONVERSATION

THE FABULOUS MISS VANESSA RUBIN & The JEFF KING Band

Featuring:
Jeff King - Tenor Sax
Denton Darien - Piano
Larry Johnson - Drums
Abdus Sabor - Percussion
Byrce Sebastion - Bass


For your listening pleasure...

Jazz Vocalist Vanessa Rubin:
Endowed with the kind of liquid phrasing and sheer wisdom that comes from depth of experience on the jazz performance campaign trail, Vanessa Rubin is an ever-evolving classic singer in the making.

The development of a true jazz singer is a long-range prospect, laden with learning experiences that forge the voice into a true instrument, rich with passion, deeply invested in living through life's joys and perils; such is the journey of Vanessa Rubin, jazz singer extraordinaire.

Capable of employing the gamut of emotions, the mature Ms. Rubin can range from whisper to shout in the blink of an eye; from honey-laden ballads purring like a kitten, to up tempo swinging and scatting like a fluent saxophone, she delivers the goods.


Playing New Jazz Standards
All Musicians Welcome

Friday, April 17th, 2009
Two Sets 9p.m. & 11p.m.
$10 all night

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY

Come out & join us for a great evening with special guest Vanessa Rubin & The Jeff King Band


"Vanessa Rubin is a diva who is on the cusp of becoming a true jazz legend. She proves herself as much a musician as any of the all-star players behind her with her crisp articulation, precise pitch, bluesy swagger and harmonic imagination."

"The range of material within Vanessa Rubins broad comfort zone is impressive. It takes conviction and expertise to address the work of composers ranging from Ellington, Gershwin, and Weil to Dizzy Gillespie, Carmen McRae, Wayne Shorter and Sting. But alls well when Vanessa Rubin immerses her pearly tones in such a capacious range of material, not to mention her own considerable pallet of originals."


For reservations, please call 718 919-8001
Good Music ☼ Good People ☼ Good Food

Chanda Rule Performs Live at Solomon's Porch

Born in between the off beats, and bump and grind of the Disco/Funk-Era in the Windy City, Chanda began weaving stories through song, humming melodies, and bending words as a child. A self-proclaimed "childhood shower singing sensation", music was her secret solace. Snuggly entrenched in a family that revered academic achievements, singing was a dream realized in school girl chorus lines and at church on Sunday mornings. After graduating from Howard University with a degree in Journalism and a whirlwind stint in Corporate America, her passion for song was rediscovered. "One day I was on the train, and felt as though I'd forgotten myself. There I was, riding to work on a Monday morning, thinking about projects, deadlines, and emails, when my heart was crying out for music."

With a leap of faith, a lot of encouragement, and God-given talent, Chanda embarked on a musical journey that has taken her from small towns in Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana, to international venues in Amsterdam, Berlin and Moscow. No matter where she travels, she is awed by the power of music. "There is something about rhythm and melody that can always find a smile, throw a head back with laughter, or even tears... it transcends language and breaks through cultural and racial barriers."

Chandas has appeared in a variety of productions, from Shakespeare in the Park in New Jersey, to Hair, The Musical in Europe; sang with Victor Jones along side Mino Cinelu, Papo Vasquez and John Benitez; opened for India.Arie, Angela Bofill, and Amel Larrieux; and performed at various music festivals and venues such as Birdland, Le-Club Moscow, Hard Rock Café, and the Jazz Standard.

http://www.myspace.com/chandarule

2 Can Dine For $25 :: Only for a limited time!

4.10.09 $5 Jazz Friday :: Special Guest Dick Griffin & The Jeff King Band

The Jeff King Band
&
Special Guest:
Trombonist
Dick Griffin

Featuring:
Jeff King - Tenor Sax
Denton Darien - Piano
Larry Johnson - Drums
Abdus Sabor - Percussion
Byrce Sebastion - Bass

For your listening pleasure...
Put a few trombonists together and the talk will inevitably come around to mouthpieces and multiphonics. Dick Griffin is one of the most respected players of the long brass horn whose employers include dozens of big names in jazz. He is considered one of the greats at producing multiphonics and has most likely created lots of new conversational material for his colleagues by inventing a playing technique he calls "circularphonics."

In a career spanning over 40 years, he has performed with some of the biggest names in Jazz and Soul, as well as appearing with several symphony orchestras. A short list of the luminaries Mr. Griffin has worked with includes: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Tito Puente, Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick, and Lionel Hampton.

Griffin has developed a highly personalized playing style which he calls"circularphonics". His ability to combine playing chords on the trombone with circular breathing is unrivaled among Jazz trombonists. The expanded range of simultaneous sounds Griffin creates through his multiphonic technique sometimes evokes the spirit of such experimental Jazz musicians as John Coltrane, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and Sun Ra. Never a follower, Griffin has moved beyond the course set by these pioneering giants to develop a unique style on and for an instrument which has hardly been the most widely used in modern Jazz.

Playing New Jazz Standards
All Musicians Welcome

Friday, April 10th, 2009
Two Sets 9p.m. & 11p.m.
$5 all night

Easter Sunday :: Resurrection Celebration

4.16.09 Fire & Comedy Hosted By LATINOSNYC | Raul Kahayarix Rios

Fire and Comedy
RAUL LATINOSNYC WILL BE AT SOLOMON PORCH THIS THRUSDAY FROM 8PM-10PM, with featured guests EL GRITO DE POETAS, TAINA AND COMEDY BY ROMEO BALLENTINE. 4 MORE INFO CALL 646 352 1759

Presented by LatinosNYC

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5.16.09 Jesse Boykins Performs Live at Solomon's Porch

Jesse Boykins III and The Beauty Created

Jesse Boykins III has a timeless sound. He shares a point of view that crosses all genres and generations. Every note and each word in all his recorded works to his live performance is skillfully crafted evoking emotions that move the listener to examine and acknowledge those feelings within themselves.

http://www.jbiiimusic.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Boykins_III
www.myspace.com/jesseboykinsiii

4.25.09 POLESTAR IMAGES & The CULTURE CARAVAN

POLESTAR IMAGES & The CULTURE CARAVAN

This night is an intimate excursion for the caravan highlighting only three creators: A visual artist, a musician and indie designer.

www.PolestarImages.com
www.JennieBooth.com
www.RobertoAtto.com

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
Performances begins: 7pm

MASTER CHEF RANDALL BENJAMIN

MASTER CHEF RANDALL BENJAMIN
CREATOR OF FUSION FOOD

Solomon's Porch would like to formerly introduce our new Chef, Randall Benjamin. We are very excited to welcome Mr. Benjamin to the Solomon's Porch family. Fusion is what he does best, and our menu will reflect the perfect harmony of his expertise and our atmosphere. At Solomon's to date, he has received rave reviews for his current specials, such as his "Rasta Pasta" with jumbo jerked grilled shrimp! Visit us soon and take part of the annual Brooklyn Restaurant Week (3/23-4/2).

Chef Randall attended The Institute of Culinary Education, in New York; graduating in Restaurant management and Culinary Arts Degree.

Chef Randall is a licensed professional chef who's been in business for 10 years. His favorite dishes to create are Caribbean Fusion dishes. He is a very eclectic chef who takes immense pleasure in cooking, especially for his wife.

"I love going head to head with the top chefs, I love the competition because I do not lose.
I am the master of Fusion Dishes."

"Food preparation to me is a very spiritual profession.
I put love and great energy in each and every project.
I love making people happy."

"I live for that "WOW!" or that "Oh My God!" when you see and taste my food. The sexier the better.
I want to entertain and seduce your senses, so much so that your only goal in life is the next bite.
I live for romance in my food and my dishes and colors to reflect my passion. I thank you and look forward to pleasing you."

Love & Guidance,
Chef Randall Benjamin

Arlene Brathwaite's 3rd novel: "In The Cut" Book Release

Lil Villa Publishing & Solomon's Porch invite you to celebrate with author, Arlene Brathwaite, for the release of her newest novel "In the Cut", this Saturday.

Enjoy the vibe and get your novel signed! In addition, live entertainment from 5pm to 6pm.

No Cover: Brunch is available from 9a-4p.

Entry of $12, includes pre-sale copy of "In The Cut"!
...See you there.

Saturday March 28th, 2009 from 2pm-5pm.

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A Night of Jazz & Soul

Brown Baby Girl & Kenny Wesley
A Night of Jazz & Soul

Soulful grooves and intoxicating melodies will fill the air on March 19th.

Join us as the talented Adina Nyree sets the stage with her masterful spoken word and vivacious stage presence.

Once y'all are feeling 'right', prepare to feel 'wow-ed' by the brilliant vocal stylings of Kenny Wesley. This gifted singer songwriter delivers.

Oh yeah...and BBG will be in the BUILDING...Brooklyn stand up and come holla @ your people. You know you want to... ;-)

See you all there!!!!

Poetry Slam/Open Mic-Show your Skills and win real cash tonight!!!

It's that time of a month again...

Please join us for Solomon's Porch Monthly
Poetry Slam & Open Mic

The last 2 months have been hot!
January Winner- Kit Yan
February Winner- Narubi Selah
Who will take it this Month?
Radhiyah, DonAmber, or Ibrahim aka P.O.E.T.

Come find out on Thursday, March 12th 2009!

Great People. Great Food. Always a Great Vibe!

Doors open at 7pm
Slam Starts at 8pm!

To participate in the Open mic...please call 646-489-4120

We encourage all attendees to wear red in celebration of Women's history month!

Never Say I Can't Entertainment Presents:

Meet us at Solomon's Porch March 8, 2009 for Part II of Leon Lacey's Birthday Celebration. A full concert. Live and Unplugged. This unique venue provides an atmosphere that the true worshipper can connect with the ministry of Leon Lacey one-on-one. Food and drinks will be available. Only $5.00 at the door. Expect your soul to be blessed richly as Lacey ushers you into the journey of worship.

www.leonlacey.com
www.myspace.com/leonlaceymusic

DAMON MENDEZ
AL MACDOWELL
DOUG RICHARDSON
WAYNE COBHAM
ROGER BYAM

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 9:00pm
An All out Party featuring Live Music

3.6.09 2nite: Jeff King Band Presents Open Mic For All Jazz Singers, Musicans, Artists @ The Porch

The Jeff King Band &
Special Open Mic
for all singers & musicians

Featuring:
Jeff King - Tenor Sax
Denton Darien - Piano
Larry Johnson - Drums
Abdus Sabor - Percussion
Byrce Sebastion - Bass

Playing New Jazz Standards
All Musicians & Artists Welcome

Friday, March 6th, 2009
Two Sets 9p.m. & 11p.m.
$5 all night

A Night of Gospel music with Joel Lester.
$8.00 Cover Charge

Joel Lester began singing praises to God at the age of five, at his home church in St. Louis, Missouri. With an innate desire to spread the Gospel, Joel is motivated to bring a message of hope, deliverance, forgiveness, and encouragement to both the saved and unsaved. As a preacher, psalmist and, songwriter, Joel T. Lester has blessed many across this nation. He has been called and anointed to lead people into the presence of God through the power of worship. In addition to being a featured soloist on various recordings, Joel recently completed his first CD, entitled “More Than Life”. This project delivers a message of God’s undeniable greatness, unfailing love, mercy, forgiveness, and power.

Brunch n' Munch

Chelsea Nicole: Album Release Showcase

Come watch me perform and celebrate the release of my new album, Through a Woman’s Eyes. The album, "Through a Woman’s Eyes" will be FINALLY available in March 2009. The album is a compilation of love songs and life songs written and performed through the eyes of today’s woman. The album will include 14 songs produced by Jay Mitchell and Marc Thou and featuring legendary keyboardist and producer Jeff Lorber. CDs will be available for purchase. Please save the date and spread the word to friends and family!

About Chelsea Nichole:
It was 1992 and a white light illuminated a sultry young singer on a black-shrouded stage. Asked to perform the famous song, "Summertime", Chelsea Nichole engulfed the crowd and in that instant found her element. She knew that moment that she would sing professionally. Soon after, in early 1993, she was cast as the lead vocalist of the R& B singing group, LaTre. Though signed to an independent record label the group split up in 1994 as the girls sought to fullfil their separate dreams of solo-stardom. Chelsea continued to sing and write through the following year In 1995 Chelsea was introduced to the famous jazz artist/producer Jeff Lorber who invited her to debut on his 1998 album "Midnight". Her two contributions included "I Ain't Thinkin' About You" and "Never". This proved to be an amazing opportunity and relationship in which Chelsea and Jeff Lorber continued to collaborate as a writing team. In addition, Chelsea Nichole has and continues to collaborate with many well-known producers including Randy Jackson, Guy Roche and Wah WahWatson. Some of her credits include writing for Hanna Barbara's Flinstones CD (1994) and artists such as Jeff Lorber, Tabiha Faire, Martine Mai, Wah Wah Watson, Andre Delano, Chris Camozzi, Dave Koz, Victor Fields, and gospel artists Kenny Smith. Her collaboration and vocal performance is the song "If I didn't have love" written with Dave Koz and Jeff Lorber was featured on the album "Slow Burn" - by artist Chris Camozzi which released on April 24, 2001 under the Samson Records umbrella. Her most recent writing accomplishments are the songs, "Thinking of You" and "Vibe" which appeared on the 2007 release of Victor Fields newest project entitled, "Thinking of You". Currently, Chelsea appears on the 2008 release of Andre Delano's newest album entitled, "My So Fine" and the newest release from Jeff Lorber entitled, "Heard That". This year Chelsea will complete her debut project entitled, "Through a Woman's Eyes". She is currently performing locally in Los Angeles and the east coast.

Buyu Ambroise & Blues In Red

LIVE HAITIAN JAZZ

Coming from a jazz perspective, Buyu has revealed a natural relationship between the complex polyrhythmic structures in both the North American form and the Afro-Caribbean sound of traditional Haitian music. This fusion is the birth of a new musical style that encompasses the two and sustains the mix effortlessly. Although this subgenre of World Jazz is considered cutting edge, Buyu's recordings and live performances are executed with a spirit and level of mastery that invoke a gentle blend of harmonies that have matured on Haitian and American stages for generations.

Specifically in Marasa, unexpected twists in compositions such as Plezi Mize (Pleasure in Misery) and Wangol attracts listeners and relentlessly captivates their attention. Buyu's melodies are inspired from the rich repertoire of Afro-Haitian music sustained with modern jazz harmonies.

Upcoming projects this year include a third album, continued appearances at concerts and various jazz venues in New York City, Miami, Boston, Montreal, Haiti and beyond.

Saturday, February 21st, 2009
10p

Live Mystic Jaz | Renegade Sufi with DAWOUD

Renegade Sufi is a blend of the modern and ancient music of India, Africa, Persia, and Asia upon a foundation of jazz, blues, and hip hop. This is what Dawoud calls Mystic Jaz. One of Dawoud's accomplishment is the development of techniques and innovations on sitar, including the integration of eastern and western techniques; and the development of the sitar synthesizer.
Mystic Jaz is a music that produces an enlightening effect upon the mind, body, and spirit of the listener. Audiences from the USA and Europe have attended his performances, and listened to his recordings. All feel that they have participated in a unique musical and spiritual experience.

Dawoud's work is rare - perhaps unique.
His capacity as a sitarist, guitarist,composer, and improviser is that of someone who has mastered his craft. He has no lack of confidence in his vision or ability to manifest it as an artistic reality.
Audiences have walked away from his performances having had an experience that transcended mere entertainment or art.
If you are looking for a unique and beautiful musical experience, you came to the right place."

www.myspace.com/renegadesufi

As told by the artist:
You are here because you want music.
I can offer music.
I supose I could entertain you.
But you want something greater;
Something that speaks to your heart.
Something ecstatic and sacred.
You want something more real than real.
Am I right?
I won't sing putrid love songs to an imaginary girl.
I'm talking to YOU, to your inner self.
So, since you are intrigued by innovative ideas about music and unprecedented approach to sitar, love beauty, heroism, and communion with the Divine, strive for vastness of spirit and profundity of meditative reflection on existence, and you crave a romantic mysticism and the surrender to the dimensions of the spiritual and sensual, then by all means, welcome!
You've come to the right place.

Saturday, February 21st, 2009
8p

F.O.K.U.S.
Presents:
A reading and discussion of the play
"One Monkey Don't Stop No Show"
by Don Evans

Fighting Obstacles Knowing Ultimate Success (F.O.K.U.S.) is a multicultural arts organization whose mission is to create a diverse community using the arts as the common medium. Additionally, we aim to expand the perception of what is considered art by combining interdisciplinary forms and genres in each production.

We produce art events such as art shows, concerts, and film screenings and hold discussions related to these events and general points of interests as a means to increase the participation in and appreciation of the arts. F.O.K.U.S. brings together emerging and established artists with a general audience as a means for each group to learn from the each other.


Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
Suggested Donations @ 1P

Gospel Recording Artist: Joel T. Lester, LIVE @ The Porch

Gospel Recording Artist:
Joel T. Lester

"With a call of God on my life, an endowment of diverse gifts, and an innate desire to spread the Gospel through the spoken word, music, and theater; I am motivated to bring a message of hope, deliverance, forgiveness, and encouragement to both the saved and unsaved with a particular outreach to the youth, broken-hearted, low self esteemed, lost, and outcast."

http://www.myspace.com/tarrles3

Saturday, March 7th, 2009
$8 @ 7P

R'kardo & Miss Raven: Appearing Live @ Solomon's

For those of you who celebrate Valentine’s for all week, or you just even need a good meal and good music, you cannot beat the vibe at Bedstuy’s own Solomon’s Porch, which has hosted the best of the best, from Chaka Khan to Karen Bernod to The Bridge to Grammy nominated Emily King - this place is a good look for anyone on the up an up in the music biz......and it’s our first time here on our own show so we need the support!!!! Thursday February 19th from 8pm. Both events are really inexpensive (recession price!) - $5.00 cover plus a ten dollar food or drink minimum - so come and get your groove and your hunger on!!!! Reservations are recommended- so check the links and flyer below and do the do.....feel free to forward - see y’all at the show.

r'kardo
Nu-Jazz / Acoustic / Reggae
Pronunciation - rEEEr - kAAAr - dOh Definition - Really cannot be defined...but worth a try. Eclectic, revolutionary, where-the-hell-did-he-come-from-crazy jazz/ pop vocalist/ songwriter wit caribbean roots who will throw down some reggae-dancehall-soca at a brooklyn bashment then still holla some jazz-soul-blues the next day in an upper east side acoustic set fit for your mama and her peeps to nod approvingly to - then he runs down to the lower east side to be not so acoustically tempered in a funk-rock-alternative band hype enough for you and your shortie to just fall down worn out on the couch at home afterwards and make babies to the sound of a QuietStorm-esque ballad that this bruh r'kardo wrote and sang...just cause he could.....and did. Man......


Miss Rayven
R&B / Gospel / Soul

Diva of R&B | SOUL: MICHELLE RENEE 2.26.09

Don't miss this Special Debut Performance by Michelle Renee, Live @ Solomon's. This is going to be a hot one!

Come early... limited seating. Next Thursday, 2/26, @ 8p.

Come hungry...appetizers, dinner, & drinks are always available.

Michelle Renee LIVE DEBUT PERFORMANCE

You don't know who Michelle Renee is yet, but you will. Part homegirl, part glam girl; she's a musical force in a beautiful package and she's about to be the most played artist on your iPod. You might have seen her performing around New York, or maybe you caught her touring with Chrisette Michelle. Or maybe you've just heard the name interspersed in conversations about artists who have a deep abiding commitment to quality music, musical integrity and introspective lyrics.

She began to make the rounds of the New York artists circuit, singing at the popular Maria Davis artist showcase, R&B legends Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson's Sugar Bar and performing at every open mic night that she could get to.

Her natural beauty and grace has been featured in O the magazine, Cosmopolitan and others, a principle part in a New York City stage performance of The Oscar-winning screen musical "Dreamgirls".

A chance meeting with R&B star Chrisette Michele led to an opportunity to tour from coast to coast as a back-up singer. Her talent, smarts and dedication made a definite impression on Chrisette Michele. "She sang well and made it her business to appear in great spirits no matter what the moment looked or felt like. Michelle was not only my back up singer she often doubled as my publicist on the red carpet, my road manager, and always doubled as my personal assistant making sure I was always prompt, prepared and informed at all times. Professional, smart, well spoken and well educated -- she handles any task with confidence," Michelle Renee also became a close friend and confidante of the singer. "As a friend, she has been beyond loyal, always with an open ear, mind and heart," says Chrisette Michele. "I don't know how I would have gotten through the past year and a half without Michelle Renee."

"My music is youthful, chill, melodic and I want them to be inspired by not only my voice, but also what I'm expressing through my songs." Her musical influences cover the scope of music, but the people who stay on repeat are Minnie Riperton, Teedra Moses, Beyonce, Raheem Devaughn and Aaliyah to name a few.

So, what can the world expect to hear next from this young phenom? Singing with Chrisette Michele and Lloyd, singing lead for Harlem favorite Stereo Crowd, and headlining for the JI Group's mega-parties she's assembled a body of work that is deep, inspired and accessible to all types of fans.

And as fans can see from her Harlem smash "Handle," her music is what friends compare to "a cool breeze while riding with the top down on a summers day." It is as unassuming as she is in person; free from pretense and ego. "It's chill, it's real, it's genuine, it's from my heart," she says.

So world stay tuned, Michelle Renee is going to see if you can Handle her.

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 8p

Official Site: http://www.myspace.com/michellereneelive

Michelle Renee LIVE DEBUT PERFORMANCE @ Solomon's Porch