Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Dayna Stephens proudly
announces his debut as a leader at the legendary Village Vanguard, this
February 19-24. Stephens will be appearing with the amazing quartet of Aaron
Parks, Ben Street and Gregory Hutchinson.
The band will we be playing tunes that span a wide range of
time, from Stephens' first recording The Timeless Now, music from Gratitude, to
new compositions that have yet to be recorded, especially for this week at The
Village Vanguard.
This wonderful, much-coveted engagement at The Vanguard
comes on the heels of Stephens' eighth album as a leader, Gratitude (released
on April 7, 2017), a gift from Stephens to the world, and to himself; simply an
album of beautiful music played by a group of master musicians, led by one of
the scene's leading artists, that can be enjoyed by the connoisseur or the
casual listener. And, on a deeper level, an expression of gratitude from the
saxophonist, for the warmth, love, peace and strong connections he has shared
with friends, family and fellow musicians, as he climbed his way back to health
after fighting FSG, a rare kidney disease.
The Village Vanguard as a Leader, February 19-24
Sets @ 8:30 & 10:30 PM
Dayna Stephens (saxophones, EWI)
Aaron Parks (piano)
Ben Street (bass)
Gregory Hutchinson (drums)
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