The evening will commence with a special introduction by Thane Peterson.
Hal Galper Tribute Concert
With Tony Marino, Thurman Barker, Tyler Dempsey, and Matthew Albeck
An all-star line-up of exceptional local musicians will come together to honor the legendary Hal Galper. Galper was a local jazz pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, educator, and writer who passed away earlier this year, after a storied career that included working with Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Anita O’Day and many others.
Armo (quintet)
Armo’s intimate and energetic sound focuses on classic and contemporary Afrobeat. Founded by longtime Antibalas bandmates, Armo creates spontaneous arrangements of the music of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, The Daktaris, Ebo Taylor, William Onyeabor, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, and original rhythm-based music.
Armo features a revolving cast from the Daptone Records family and NY Afrobeat Scene, collectively the members of Armo have performed thousands of concerts around the world working with such luminaries as David Byrne, Angelique Kidjo, Public Enemy, TV on The Radio, Sharon Jones & The Dapkings, Ornette Coleman, and in the band for the Tony Award winning musical FELA!
