Live Music at the Everett Cafe: Wednesday, 9/30, 6-7pm
The Everett Cafe proudly sponsors 1-hour musical performances by musicians, solo through to quintets, from the Teachers College community. Whether eclectic blues, Latin jazz, traditional folk, or classical with a gypsy twist, there is variety and talent to be enjoyed as you sip your Starbucks; mingle with friends and colleagues; peruse bestsellers and news; or simply study.
Anyone interested in participating in the Everett Cafe music program is welcome to contact
library@tc.edu for further details.
September Dates:
- Wednesday, September 2, 6-7:30pm
Angelo Miranda Sextet (Latin Jazz)
- Wednesday, September 9, 5-6pm
Aria (Eclectic, Guitar, with Vocals)
- Wednesday, September 16, 5-6pm
Wadsworth Strings (Classical Duet)
- Tuesday, September 22, 5-6pm
Anthony Maceli (Jazz Trio)
- Wednesday, September 30, 6-7pm
T. Fleisher Trio (Jazz)
Musician Bios
Angelo Miranda Sextet:
George Cintron, timbales.
An active timbalero since the early 70’s, George’s early inspirations were Orlando Marin from the Famed Mambo Kings and the late great Tito Puente. Mr. Cintron’s credits are many and include Orquesta Novel and the all Cuban, Orquesta Riviera. He’s also shared the stage with the likes of Larry Harlow and Joe Cuba. Lately, George has been busy honing and refining his skills at the Harbour Conservatory for the Performing Arts.
Ron Figueroa, electric bass.
Ron Figueroa, largely a self taught musician, has been playing string instruments in a variety of Latino folk, popular and jazz genres for more than 40 years in the lower and mid Hudson area. More recently, he has focused on playing bass guitar in a supportive role with several salsa and Latin Jazz projects. Ron is also a composer, lyricist, arranger and band leader.
Gisela Lluesma, vocalist.
Also known as "Gisela Q", Gisela Lluesma is a noted vocalist who performs in a wide range of venues, from clubs and concert halls to benefit functions. She sings in various languages and in diverse genres including gospel, jazz, mambo, salsa and samba. Gisela has been invited to perform live on shows like Good Day New York and UPN 9’s Real Talk.
Tony Lopez, congas.
Originally born in the Bronx, a graduate of Music & Art HS, studied with Tito Ocasio, Justin Deciocio, "Little" Ray Romero and Bobby Sanabria. Plays timbales, congas and bongoes. Played with Louie Ramirez, Hector Lavoe, Charange Cale, Bobby Sanabria, Brisa Tropical and Ondazul to name a few. Currently freelancing in the tri-state area. Biggest early musical influence has been Endel Dueno, Tito Ocasio, Tito Puente and Papo Pepin.
Angelo Miranda, vibraphone.
One of TC’s own, Dr. Miranda is an adjunct assistant professor in the music department where he teaches percussion. As a latin-jazz “vibes” player, Angelo has a strong affinity for the music of Cal Tjader but he is also a diverse drumset player where for example, he is regarded as one of the most versatile and tasteful drummers on the American-Hungarian music scene. Angelo is the Video Services Coordinator at TC and gives workshops on sound and video production for the CIS department.
Haruko Nara, keyboard.
An alumnus of TC with a doctorate in music education, Haruko is an internationally known jazz pianist and composer with performances in Rome, North Korea and Japan. She’s also no stranger to the recording studio having produced several of her own CD’s. Dr. Nara recently just returned from Africa where she has been studying African drumming. Stay tuned.
Aria:
Aria is Augustine Sasso, tenor, and Dan Licardo, guitar. They have been performing together in New York on and off for the past 15 years. They have known each other since they were ten years old and began playing music together in high school.
They have played at the Postcrypt at Columbia University and the Piper's Kilt in Inwood. Augustine has been in many opera productions in New York, including Carnegie Hall and SummerStage in Central Park. Dan has been playing guitar for 30 years and taught music to preschoolers at the YM&YWHA of Inwood in 2007.
Wadsworth Strings:
The Wadsworth Strings Ensemble features music for classical strings, from the symphonies of Mozart and Haydn, to well known arias from the operas of Puccini and Bizet, adding in a selection of continental Viennese waltzes and French cabaret. Musicians of The Claremont Strings Ensemble have performed collectively at Weill Hall, Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and throughout the Northeast, playing a diverse range of symphonic and chamber music, eclectic jazz, and gypsy swing. Wadsworth Strings, emanating from the Washington Heights area, is a division of Claremont Strings, founded by Vivian Penham, a graduate of the Juilliard School and Columbia University.
Anthony Maceli:
Anthony Maceli has been playing bass on the NYC scene since 1999 and has made a name for himself as a solid sideman on the electric and upright bass. He has performed with the likes of Billy Taylor, David Baker, Jerry Bergonzi, The Bloomington Pops, The Jimmy Dorsey Big Band, and Doug Wamble to name a few. Anthony recently finished his doctorate in music education at Columbia University.
Y. Fleisher Trio:
T Fleisher, saxophone.
Guitarist T Fleisher is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has done extensive studio and performance work in the Northeast. Mr. Fleisher released a well-received CD, "Mirage," with multi-instrumentalist Paul Briggs and is the singer/song writer/guitarist for the progressive rock group cyber garden who are now completing their second CD. He has worked with a wide variety of artists, including Mark Whitecage, Perry Robinson, Rick Derringer, Jimmy Cliff and David Darling.
Jim Corter, bass.
Jim Corter has been playing bass professionally since high school. He studied string bass with a number of teachers including the principal bassists of the Toronto Symphony, the National Symphony, and the North Carolina Symphony, and jazz improvisation with Jerry Coker. He has played with bands and some noted jazz artists on both coasts.
Angelo Miranda, vibraphone.
One of TC’s own, Dr. Miranda is an adjunct assistant professor in the music department where he teaches percussion. As a latin-jazz “vibes” player, Angelo has a strong affinity for the music of Cal Tjader but he is also a diverse drumset player where for example, he is regarded as one of the most versatile and tasteful drummers on the American-Hungarian music scene. Angelo is the Video Services Coordinator at TC and gives workshops on sound and video production for the CIS department.
