Spanish Fly

Band featuring Steven Bernstein, trumpet,slide trumpret and jokes, David Tronzo, slide guitar Marcus and special guest Ben Perowsky on drums and  purcussion.

Spanish Fly a cooperative trio with Steven Bernstein-trumpet, slide trumpet, David Tronzo-slide guitar and Marcus Rojas-tuba, along with special guest Ben Perowsky-drums, percussion. Spanish Fly was formed in 1990 after a brisk walk up 8th Ave-their first cd "Rags To Britches" was produced by legendary polyglot Hal Willner.  Now referred to as a 1990's supergroup, Spanish Fly became known for its far ranging repetoire (Nirvana, Hendrix, Ellington), its unconventional instrumentation, and its ability to perform alongside rock groups such as They Might Be Giants, Foetus, Shudder to Think and Cakelike.  Their new project is a tribute to Lester Bowie- an important mentor to the band.  Marcus was a long time member of Brass Fantasy, and Steven started hanging out with Lester at the age of 16.  Spanish Fly was blessed with the opportunity to perform alongside the Art Ensemble on two occasions.  The band is performing compositions by Lester, pieces associated with him, and brand new compositions dedicated to his lasting memory.

Les Miserables Brass Band

Michael Blake Trio / Hell Bent  

Marcus Rojas, Calvin Weston drums and Micheal Blake, tenor and soprano saxes.

Tony Malaby Tuba Trio

Tony Malaby, tenor sax, John Holebeck, drums,perc. and melodica and Marcus.

Nomad

A Dave Douglas Quintet featuring music written by him for trumpet, cello, winds (bass clar.,clar. and alto sax, one player) percussion and tuba.  More info.

 Kamakazi Ground Crew

The origins of the Kamikaze Ground Crew stretch back to the ‘80s, when they formed as the pit orchestra for the Flying Karamazov Brothers’ Juggling and Cheap Theatrics show on Broadway. Though their name bespeaks a group teetering on the fringes of havoc, in fact this seriously talented collective of musicians has been deftly defying conventions and expectations since their eponymous debut album in 1987.

Musette Explosion

Matt Munisteri, guitar and Will Holhouser,accordian. 

French musette band with an emphasis on fiery improvisation of music from the 1920's-1940's by Viseur, Privat, Ferret and other accrdionists and guitarists.

Silks and Rags 

Alan Dean,trumpet, Marcus Rojas,tuba Ken Cooper piano and clarinet.

Solos and show pieces from the early 1900's arranged by the great Ken Cooper for a quartet of vituosos.

SingleTree

Trio of flute,tuba and marimba.