12/7: CHURCH w/ Mark de Clive-Lowe, DJ Questlove, Casey Benjamin for our 1 Year Anniversary
Revive Music Presents: Mark de Clive-Lowe , DJ Questlove (The Roots) + Casey Benjamin (Robert Glasper Experiment) & Special Guests For Monthly Series, CHURCH. Residency Celebrates its One Year Anniversary at DROM on December 7th.
11/29: The Lee Morgan Story f. Ben Williams, John Robinson & Leron Thomas
Lee Morgan is remembered as one of the greatest trumpet players to ever grace the hallowed halls of jazz. In his short lifetime, he managed to record over 25 albums, several of which are still considered classics, and have influenced innumerable musicians to hit the scene since his death.
11/8: Jazz for Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert at Le Poisson Rouge
With 185 people dying as a result of Hurricane Sandy and tens-of-thousands more fighting to survive without power or heat or food, it is essential that we come together as a community to make sure anyone who needs help, gets help. And what better way to bring our community together than with music? Let’s not let the suffering of those both near and far become silent. Come out and raise some money with us to benefit all who need aid and continue to be displaced by Hurricane Sandy. We’ll have an AMAZING line-up of artists, a great venue, and lots of incredible music.
CHURCH w/ Mark de Clive-Lowe f. OP! (I Love Vinyl) + Tawiah + Mark Kelley (The Roots) + Greg Hutcherson
We continue our monthly residency CHURCH at DROM with Mark de Clive-Lowe f. Mark Kelley (The Roots) on bass, Gregory Hutcherson on drums and special guests OP! (I Love Vinyl) and Tawiah (Mark Ronson).
10/5: CHURCH with Mark de Clive-Lowe f. Eric Harland, James Genus + Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Join us as CHURCH continues with world-renowned DJ, producer, remixer, composer, musician, and Tru Thoughts recording artist Mark de Clive-Lowe (MdCL), alongside resident vocalist Nia Andrews (Janelle Monae/Common), James Genus (Chick Corea/Herbie Hancock) on bass, Eric Harland (Joshua Redman/McCoy Tyner) on drums, resident MC John Robinson (Lil Sci/Scienz of Life) and Special Guest Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Gizmo’s Red Balloon Drops Today!
We are incredibly excited to announce the release of Kenneth “Gizmo” Rodgers’ debut album on Revive Music entitled Red Balloon. The album features Gizmo along with an incredible group of specials guests including Derrick Hodge, Casey Benjamin, Nick Hakim, Jamire Williams, Anna Wise, Raydar Ellis, and more. The album is also produced by Derrick Hodge.
9/17: Romain Collin Trio at Blue Note Jazz Club
Described by NPR host Jon Weber as “a visionary composer, an extraordinary jazz pianist, and a very bright young rising star in the jazz world,” Romain Collin continues to develop his vision, combining the tradition of improvisation with sound designing and classical music. With each new release, he continues to make his mark on the New York scene, as well as internationally.
Giant Step & Revive Music Present CHURCH wit h Mark de Clive-Lowe Joined by Jean Grae, DJ Chris Annibell and Special Guests
September is here and we are looking forward to seeing the New Yorkers back in town. Join us as Church continues with world-renowned DJ, producer, remixer, composer, musician, and Tru Thoughts recording artist Mark de Clive-Lowe (MdCL), alongside Nate Smith (José James/Dave Holland) on drums and the legendary James Genus (Chick Corea/ Herbie Hancock) on bass.
Gizmo ft. Casey Benjamin at the Breeding Ground NYC
With a fall release scheduled for Kenneth “Gizmo” Rodgers’ debut album entitled Red Balloon, the media from the recording sessions keeps pouring in and building excitement. It seems two Experiment musicians played a big part in mentoring Gizmo with Derrick Hodge producing the record and Casey Benjamin doing his thing on a couple of the tunes.
Gizmo Announces Release of Red Balloon on Revive Music
Recording artist Gizmo has announced the release of his debut record, Red Balloon. Vocalist, bassist and musical director for projects with Bilal, Meshell Ndegeocello and Lalah Hathaway, Gizmo’s debut Red Balloon (Revive Music) is produced by Derrick Hodge (Robert Glasper Experiment, Kanye West, Maxwell, Common) and features a mixture of jazz, experimental, hip-hop, funk, soul, rock and latin music.
DC: SHAOLIN JAZZ L!VE featuring DJ 2-Tone Jones w/ Sound of the City
On June 25th SHAOLIN JAZZ, a boutique music project in which a cappellas of rappers from legendary rap group – Wu-Tang Clan – were artfully blended with hand-picked jazz instrumentals and samples will go on to the next level of its evolution; a live performance of the music at the legendary Blues Alley Jazz Club in Washington, DC, co-presented by Revive Music.
6/1: CHURCH with Mark de Clive-Lowe f. DJ Ian Friday
Following the last packed Church edition featuring DJ Rich Medina, World-renowned DJ, Producer, Remixer, Composer, Musician, and Tru Thoughts recording artist Mark de Clive-Lowe (MdCL) returns alongside resident vocalist Nia andrews (Janelle Monae/Common), Nate Smith (José James/Dave Holland) on drums and David “DJ” Ginyard (Estelle/Screaming Headless Torsos).
5/24: Revive Music + Okayplayer present: Jean Grae Live in Concert at Drom
Coming off her incredible trip “home” to South Africa for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Jean Grae will be doing her first full set in over a year premiering her ensemble at Drom on Thursday, May 24th.
3/9: Mark de Clive-Lowe’s CHURCH f. Jose James & DJ Spinna
World-renowned DJ, Producer, Remixer, Composer, Musician, and Tru Thoughts recording artist Mark de Clive-Lowe (MdCL), joined by Nate Smith (José James/Dave Holland) on Drums and Matt Penman (Joshua Redman/SF Jazz Collective) on bass, with special guest Jose James and DJ Spinna.
Tonight! ATCQ Big Band Tribute & J Dilla Ensemble at Harlem Stage
Tonight, ATCQ big band tribute at Aaron Davis Hall and tomorrow night, the first ever J Dilla Foundation performs in tribute to ATCQ at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse with special guests.
