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In all of our 25 years of bringing new music and new visual art to our audiences, connection has always been a priority. Looking to the LGBTQ+ community as a beacon of hope and inspiration, tonight’s program invites us to reflect upon our humanity, rekindle our commitment to our values, and reconnect with our deepest, truest selves.

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New Gallery Concert Series | Reconnect

Longy School of Music of Bard College

The Red Room at Cafe 939 proudly presents Fresh Prospects, a free concert series spotlighting emerging artists. Curated by Berklee students with an ear for talent, this series offers an intimate glimpse into the music scene’s future, featuring local performers making waves and capturing attention.

Fresh Prospects: Devon Gates and Lilou Chance

The Red Room at Cafe 939

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Vijay Iyer & Friends Celebrate the Music of Andrew Hill at Harlem Stage. This sold-out event, taking place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, promises to be a remarkable tribute to the jazz piano legend Andrew Hill. Located at 150 Convent Avenue, New York, this performance is a must-attend for jazz enthusiasts and admirers of Andrew Hill's groundbreaking work.

Vijay Iyer, described by The New York Times as a "social conscience, multimedia collaborator, system builder, rhapsodist, historical thinker, and multicultural gateway," returns to Harlem Stage to guest curate and perform. Iyer, a composer and pianist renowned for his innovative contributions to music, leads a stellar ensemble through his arrangements of compositions by his friend and hero, Andrew Hill. The ensemble includes notable musicians such as drummer Nasheet Waits, trumpet player Milena Casado, saxophonist Mark Shim, bassists Devon Gates and Reggie Workman, flutist Nicole Mitchell, and vibraphonist Yuhan Su, among others.

Andrew Hill's album "Black Fire," released in 1964, was a visionary work that has influenced generations of progressive pianists. Iyer's reflection on "Black Fire" highlights the album's unique and indescribable essence, which continues to inspire musicians and listeners alike.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, with additional support provided by the Diana King Memorial Fund presented by the Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the music of Andrew Hill, reimagined and celebrated by Vijay Iyer and his talented ensemble of friends. While the performance on March 2 is sold out, a waitlist is available, and a donation of $40 or more to Harlem Stage grants access to livestream this concert, allowing you to enjoy this extraordinary tribute from the comfort of your home.

Eternal Spirit: Vijay Iyer & Friends Celebrate The Music Of Andrew Hill

Harlem Stage

With a focus on telling stories and sparking intimate musical connection between artist and audience, Devon brings her octet to Regattabar for the first time, premiering new, lush arrangements for her wide-ranging compositions, and showcasing a unique chamber blend of jazz rhythm section and string trio, also featuring classical guitar and woodwinds.

New Artist Spotlight: Devon Gates

The Charles Hotel

The Keys & Community: A Piano Festival will be a series of short concerts of solo and duo performances, each honoring the magic and power of the piano’s live acoustic sound. The festival features Boston-based talents pulling from their worldwide roots including Atlanta (GA), Portland (OR), Puerto Rico, Sweden, and France.

Keys & Community: a Piano Festival

One Westinghouse Plaza

Mutual Mentorship for Musicians (M³) 5th annual in-person festival featuring composer-performers in jazz, creative, electronic, singer-songwriter, experimental, and traditional music. Presented by M³ in partnership with Roulette.

M³ Festival 2026

Roulette

Devon Gates is a Brooklyn-based bassist, vocalist and composer whose work sits at the intersection of jazz, chamber music and social storytelling. A Harvard-trained anthropologist and Berklee-sharpened improviser, Gates has collaborated with leading figures across the modern jazz landscape and earned recognition for compositions that are as emotionally direct as they are structurally fearless.

Bassist, Vocalist

Devon Gates

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 7, 2026

M³ Festival 2026 · M³ Festival

Nov 20, 2026

Devon Gates feat. Eden Mastriani-Levi · Overture Center for the Arts

Past events

May 10, 2025

New Gallery Concert Series | Reconnect · Longy School of Music of Bard College

Apr 8, 2025

Fresh Prospects: Devon Gates and Lilou Chance · Berklee College of Music

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