Derek Bermel: Peace by Piece
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Oct 27, 2006
9:00pm
Official Site
October’s NextNext Music festival showcases the next generation ofmusicians who, in the spirit of the Next Wave Festival, are paving radical and new musical paths.
Led by singer-songwriter Derek Bermel, Brooklyn-based band Peace by Piece melds soulful lyrics and funky grooves with a relentless, luscious bass for a sound that is nuanced, heavy, and spiritual. Zydeco, funk and samba are some of the genres that inspirethe band’s sound. Featuring Bobby Roe on bass, Steve Altenberg on drums, as well asBermel on keyboards and the Brazilian caxixi, the trio explores a collection ofinternational rhythms. A versatile classical composer who has performed with everyonefrom Wynton Marsalis to John Adams, Bermel combines his classical background with adesire to explore international song melodies that expands the language of modern funk-pop and jazz.
Author: BAM Cafe
BAM
Concert Halls/Venues
Fort Greene
30 Lafayette Avenue (bet. Ashland Pl & St. Felix)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 636-4100
Site
Map
All events and times are subject to change.
Music
Oct 27, 2006
9:00pm
Official Site
October’s NextNext Music festival showcases the next generation ofmusicians who, in the spirit of the Next Wave Festival, are paving radical and new musical paths.
Led by singer-songwriter Derek Bermel, Brooklyn-based band Peace by Piece melds soulful lyrics and funky grooves with a relentless, luscious bass for a sound that is nuanced, heavy, and spiritual. Zydeco, funk and samba are some of the genres that inspirethe band’s sound. Featuring Bobby Roe on bass, Steve Altenberg on drums, as well asBermel on keyboards and the Brazilian caxixi, the trio explores a collection ofinternational rhythms. A versatile classical composer who has performed with everyonefrom Wynton Marsalis to John Adams, Bermel combines his classical background with adesire to explore international song melodies that expands the language of modern funk-pop and jazz.
Author: BAM Cafe
BAM
Concert Halls/Venues
Fort Greene
30 Lafayette Avenue (bet. Ashland Pl & St. Felix)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 636-4100
Site
Map
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