Join us as the Allan Bezama Group (headed by NYC’s rising star jazz guitarist Allan Bezama, and featuring Skyler Nolan on tenor saxophone, Ilya Osachuk on bass, and Kai Craig on drums) takes us on a vibrant journey through the past, present, and future of jazz. Encompassing everything from the lyrical elegance of Duke Ellington’s In a Sentimental Mood to the avant-garde edge of Ornette Coleman’s Turnaround, the set highlights the evolution of the jazz genre through compositions by John Coltrane, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett, Joe Henderson, and more.

Allan Bezama is a New York City-based jazz guitarist whose sound seamlessly blends fluid bebop lines, rich harmonic textures, and a modern rhythmic sensibility to create an expressive and forward-thinking voice. He is recognized as a rising star in the New York City jazz scene, as highlighted in an article on Jazzfuel.com. His musical journey began at New Jersey City University under the mentorship of the late great Vic Juris. He has performed with luminaries such as Jeff “Tain” Watts, Mark Whitfield, Steve Wilson, Glen David Andrews, Noriko Ueda, John Benitez, Steve LaSpina, Ari Roland, Tim Horner, Paul Gill, and Stacy Dillard, and has played at notable venues such as Smalls Jazz Club, The Deer Head Inn, The Django, Minton’s Playhouse, Arthur’s Tavern, 55 Bar, Brvsh Cul7ur3, Club Groove, and Room 623.

“Allan Bezama is one of the most exciting and innovative jazz guitarists on the scene today. He has managed to blend the sound and style of the legendary titans of jazz guitar with interesting modern innovations to forge his own unique approach…I believe he will make a significant contribution to this great legacy.” – Mark Whitfield

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