Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson Avenue, where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, is in its 24th season with the music of Resistance, Resilience and Resurgence.

On Saturday, February 8th, at 9 and 10:30 pm, we continue our African American History Month Celebrations with the African Rhythms Band in Tribute to Randy Weston led by saxophonist T.K. Blue, with bassist Alex Blake, African percussionist Neil Clarke and pianist Sharp Radway.

It’s been well over a year since the Great Randy Weston left the planet. He left a wealth of music and an incredible group of musicians who he brought together and who stayed together for several decades. This Saturday, they will come together, once again, in his honor.

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Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson Avenue, where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, announces its 24th season of bringing the greatest artists on the planet back into the African American community of Bedford-Stuyvesant.

On Saturday, November 2nd at 9 and 10:30 pm, Sistas’ Place presents the George Gray Coalition featuring George Gray (Multi-Percussionist), David Lee Jones (Woodwinds), Frank Lacy (Trombonist and Trumpeter), Brandon McCune (Pianist) and Alex Blake (Bassist).

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Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson Avenue, where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, continues its 23rd season with the music of Resistance, Resilience and Resurgence.

On Saturday, April 6th, at 9 and 10:30 pm, Chief Neil Clarke’s Trio Plus, with vibraphonist Bryan Carrott, bassist Alex Blake and Khuent Rose playing steel pan performs African Rhythms Moods & Methods, in Tribute to Dr. Randy Weston on his 93rd Arrival Day. As has been stated, Baba Randy Weston was a true friend of Sistas’ Place. With Neil Clarke leading this ensemble we have another opportunity to honor his memory and contribution. Don’t Miss This!

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Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson and Frederick Douglass Square, where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, is in its 26th year with the music of Resistance, Resilience, and Resurgence. Sistas’ Place is a Historic Landmark Institution!

On Saturday, April 9th, at 9 and 10:30 pm, we continue our Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival@Sistas’ Place with a Tribute to the great Dr. Randy Weston featuring T.K. Blue, Alex Blake, Sharp Radway, and Baba Neil Clarke. The maestro’s Arrival Day is April 6th and we want to honor him in his community of Bedford Stuyvesant. Need we say more?

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Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson and Frederick Douglass Square, where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, is in its 26th year with the music of Resistance, Resilience, and Resurgence. Sistas’ Place is a Historic Landmark Institution!

On Saturday, May 7th, at 9 and 10:30 pm, we continue our Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival@Sistas’ Place with the Robert Rutledge/George Gray Ensemble featuring saxophonist Marquis Sayles, pianist Benito Gonzalez, bassist Alex Blake with trumpeter Robert Rutledge and multi-percussionist George Gray. The return of this project is a great thing for the music! This exciting collaboration between Mr. Rutledge and Mr. Gray has produced brilliant concerts in the past and this Saturday should be special because we will also be celebrating Robert Rutledge’s Arrival Day aka Birthday, (May 8)! Don’t miss this!

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Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson and Frederick Douglass Square, where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, is in its 27th year with the music of Resistance, Resilience, and Resurgence. Sistas’ Place is a Historic Landmark Institution!

On Saturday, October 8th we continue our 2022-23 season with a Tribute to Thelonious Monk featuring the Sharp Radway Quintet: Reggie Woods on woodwinds, Alex Blake on bass, Baba Neil Clarke on African percussion, Camille Gaynor Jones on multi-percussion and the leader on piano. October 10, 2022, is the 105th Arrival Day aka Birthday of Thelonious Monk. Sharp Radway has assembled a great band to pay tribute to the Master.

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Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson and Frederick Douglass Square, where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, is in its 28th year with the music of Resistance, Resilience, and Resurgence. Sistas’ Place is a Historic Landmark Institution.

On Saturday, May 6th @ 9 and 10:30 pm, we continue the Central Brooklyn Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Festival at Sistas’ Place with the Robert Rutledge Band featuring saxophonist Reggie Woods, pianist Brandon McCune, bassist Alex Blake, multi-percussionist George Gray and the leader on trumpet. Mr. Rutledge always comes ready to bring the fire and with this band, there is no doubt he will.

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Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, Frederick Douglass Square (formerly Nostrand & Jefferson Avs.), where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, is in its 29th year with the music of Resistance, Resilience, and Resurgence. Sistas’ Place is a Historic Landmark Institution!

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Sistas’ Place welcomes Ahmed Abdullah’s Diaspora featuring Alex Harding (Woodwinds), Salim Washington (Woodwinds), D.D. Jackson (Piano), Alex Blake (Bass), Dwayne ‘Cook’ Broadnax (Drums), Monique Ngozi Nri (Vocals), and the bandleader, Ahmed Abdullah, on Trumpet.

Reservations are a must- call (718) 398-1766  (no credit card required). Walk-in tickets are $35 and first come, first served.

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Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, Frederick Douglass Square (formerly Nostrand & Jefferson Aves.), where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, is in its 30th season with the music of Resistance, Resilience, and Resurgence. Sistas’ Place is a Historic Landmark Institution!

Sistas’ Place in association with Melchizedek Music Productions, presents Satellites of the Sun. The entire month of April is Satellites of the Month! 

Join us this Saturday, April 12th at to see Robert Rutledge/George Gray Quintet with Alex Blake! The Quintet features George Gray (Drums), Robert Rutledge (Trumpet), Alex Blake (Bass), Eric Person (Saxophone), and Sharp Radway (Piano).

Reservations are a must–call (718) 398-1766 (no credit card required). $35 cash at door (and only cash accepted) and in advance it costs only $30 if you post in CashApp: $HTFLH (https://cash.app/$htflh) and your name.

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Nate Guidry/Post-Gazette. 2016-01-13. Bassist Alex Blake performs with Randy Weston’s group during the 13th running of the Panama Jazz Festival.