Sistas' Place

Brandon Sanders Quintet Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

Sista — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:50:36 +0000

Sat., January 19, 2019,
Two sets 9 & 10:30 pm,
$20 with advance reservation –
call (718) 398-1766 $25 at door.

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, January 19, 2019, at 9 and 10: 30 pm, drummer Brandon Sanders will lead a band that honors the Great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The band will feature vocalist Melanie Charles(who also plays flute), alto saxophonist Cleave Guyton, pianist Keith Brown, bassist Dezron Douglas and the leader Brandon Sanders on drums. All of these musicians have performed at Sistas’ Place before, in different contexts, and what can definitely be said is that it is a formidable band to honor one of the greats of our culture.

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What’s coming up?

Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 8:30 and 10:30 pm, Out of the Collective with Reggie Workman, Buster Williams, Jason Moran and Lenny White! Learn more/buy tickets online.

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Brandon Sanders Quartet

Sista — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 06:21:49 +0000

Sat., January 21, 2023,
Two sets at 9 & 10:30 pm,
$25 with reservation,
Call (718) 398-1766 to reserve.

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, January 21st at 9 and 10:30 pm, we continue our 2023 season with the Brandon Sanders Quartet featuring saxophonist Cleave Guyton, pianist Jonathan Thomas and bassist Ahmeen Salim with the leader on multi-percussion. Brandon Sanders has been on the roster of Sistas’ Place for a number of years because he always brings exciting and different talent into our venue. This quartet is one not to be missed!

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Brandon Sanders and the Swing Machine

Sista — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 04:37:58 +0000

Sat., January 6, 2018,
Two sets 9 & 10:30 pm,
$20 with advance reservation –
call (718) 398-1766; $25 at door.

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 22nd season with the music of Resistance, Resilience, and Resurgence. On Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 9 and 10:30 pm, come experience Brandon Sanders and the Swing Machine! Featured musicians include: Brandon Sanders, drums; Cleave Guyton, saxophone; Lonnie Plaxico, bass; Victor Gould, piano; and, Ras Camesh, vocals.

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Neil Clarke Quintet- Tribute to Mongo Santamaria

Sista — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 02:09:33 +0000

Sat., April 8, 2017
Two sets 9 & 10:30 PM
$20 with advance reservation –
call (718) 398-1766; $25 at door.

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 21st season with the music of Resistance, Resilience and Resurgence. On Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 9 and 10:30pm, we present a tribute to the master Mongo Santamaria organized by the quintessential percussionist, Neil Clarke. His dynamic band includes trumpeter Eddie Allen, saxophonist Cleave Guyton, bassist, Donald Nicks and vibraphonist Bryan Carrott. Neil has played with all the greats including Harry Belafonte, Miriam Makeba, Randy Weston and fellow African Rhythms sidemen, Alex Blake, TK Blue and the late Benny Powell.

We continue our own eclectic festival for National Jazz and Poetry Month with another very special group featuring the music of the great Mongo Santamaria led by one of Brooklyn’s best, Baba Neil Clarke. April 7th marks the centenary of Mongo Santamaria’s arrival on this planet. He was known for developing an African Cuban sound within this music. One of his first hits was Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock. His contribution was establishing a sustained connection between the Africans on this continent and the Africans in the Diaspora. We therefore celebrate his legacy.

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Music of the Spirit will sustain you through the challenging times we are experiencing.