Alvester Garnett News

During March and April the Brooklyn Museum will present an array of public programs for adults including a panel discussion moderated by Gloria Steinem, a screening of the film Reel Injun, performances by jazz violinist Regina Carter and the Orchestra of St Luke's, a quilt-making workshop, and a new series of engaging adult programs that take place every Thursday evening.

Regina Carter's album 'Reverse Thread' is now available for purchase in stores and online. The ensemble includes Regina Carter (violin), Yacouba Sissoko (kora), Adam Rogers (Guitar), Will Holshouser & Gary Versace (accordion), Chris Lightcap & Mamadou Ba (bass), and Alvester Garnett (drums & percussion).

The Miami Beach-based singer Nicole Henry continues her run of sold-out, monthly concerts at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, with her next three shows on Friday April 23, Friday May 14, Friday June 18, all at 9:45pm.

The Miami Beach-based singer Nicole Henry continues her run of sold-out, monthly concerts at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, with her next three shows on Friday April 23, Friday May 14, Friday June 18, all at 9:45pm.

Jazz at Lincoln Center will present 'The Music of Fats Waller' on April 16 and 17 at 8 PM in the Rose Theater. Tony winning Broadway entertainer, singer, and dancer Ben Vereen will serve as host for the event as well as perform.

Jazz at Lincoln Center will present 'The Music of Fats Waller' on April 16 and 17 at 8 PM in the Rose Theater. Tony winning Broadway entertainer, singer, and dancer Ben Vereen will serve as host for the event as well as perform.

The Miami Beach-based singer Nicole Henry continues her run of sold-out, monthly concerts at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, with her next three shows on Friday April 23, Friday May 14, Friday June 18, all at 9:45pm.

Jazz trombonist Papo Vazquez's Afro-Caribbean ensemble, Pirates Troubadours, will be hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library at the Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture on Thursday, April 1 for a free concert from 7 to 8:30 PM.

Nicole Henry, the sultry and soulful singer from Miami Beach, continues her steady rise to the top of New York's live music scene with her next two one-night stands at the white-hot Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street.

Nicole Henry, the sultry and soulful singer from Miami Beach, continues her steady rise to the top of New York's live music scene with her next two one-night stands at the white-hot Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street. Henry, whose monthly concerts have been drawing bigger and bigger crowds since she made her Metropolitan Room debut in May 2009, returns on Fridays March 19 at 7:30pm and April 23, at 9:45pm. These shows mark the 11th and 12th consecutive months Henry has performed on the Flatiron District's premiere stage for vocalists.

Jazz trombonist Papo Vazquez's Afro-Caribbean ensemble, Pirates Troubadours, will be hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library at the Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture on Thursday, April 1 for a free concert from 7 to 8:30 PM.

Contemporary violinist, Regina Carter brings her tenacious force in an African movement reflecting music from Mali, Senegal, Uganda and more. Her soon-to-be-released album Reverse Thread features infectious folk melodies from the African Diaspora mixed with original instrumentation from band members Will Holshouser (accordion), Chris Lightcap (bass), Alvester Garnett (drums), and special guest Yocouba Sissoko (kora).

Northrop Music at the University of Minnesota presents the tenacious force of Regina Carter, her generation's greatest jazz violinist. Carter is crossing borders with her upcoming album called Reverse Thread.

Contemporary violinist, Regina Carter brings her tenacious force in an African movement reflecting music from Mali, Senegal, Uganda and more. Her soon-to-be-released album Reverse Thread features infectious folk melodies from the African Diaspora mixed with original instrumentation from band members Will Holshouser (accordion), Chris Lightcap (bass), Alvester Garnett (drums), and special guest Yocouba Sissoko (kora).

Jazz at Lincoln Center will present 'The Music of Fats Waller' on April 16 and 17 at 8 PM in the Rose Theater. Tony winning Broadway entertainer, singer, and dancer Ben Vereen will serve as host for the event as well as perform.

Northrop Music at the University of Minnesota presents the tenacious force of Regina Carter, her generation's greatest jazz violinist. Carter is crossing borders with her upcoming album called Reverse Thread.