Program for opera 'Fractured Mosaics' premiering virtually March 30, April 1 and April 3, 2023.
New opera "Fractured Mosaics" premiering March 30-April 1st
Ben Kono interview on The Musical Universe of Professor Hurst podcast
'Voyages' on Facebook Live!
'Voyages' is "in the can!"
International Society of Arrangers and Composers Artist Blog feature
'Voyages' premier video
"Don't Blink" featured in Chamber Music Magazine Fall 2020 issue
Summer Newsletter, Music Mountain
Previous events
Reeds Ben Kono Dave Pietro Chet Doxas John Lowery Carl Maraghi
Trumpets Brian Pareschi John Lake Dave Smith Stuart Mack
Trombones Matt McDonald Nick Grinder Ryan Keberle Max Seigel
Rhythm Section Max Light -guitar Adam Birnbaum -piano Chris Tordini -bass Jared Schonig -drums
Jihye Lee is a Brooklyn-based composer, arranger, and conductor. Possessing a highly personal, idiosyncratic touch and knack for musical storytelling, she’s made waves in the New York scene and beyond. Jihye Lee Orchestra will be performing a selection of pieces spanning from their previous recordings to their upcoming release, including some of her vocal tunes.
https://jazzgallery.org/calendar/jihye-lee-orchestra-apr-19-2024
https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/scott-reeves-big-band/
Reeds: Ben Kono, Jay Brandford, Rob Middleton, Tim Armacost, Terry Goss Trumpets: Tony Kadleck, John Lake, Dave Smith, Andy Gravish Bones: Mark Patterson, Jason Jackson, Matt Haviland, Max Seigel Rhythm: Jim Ridl, Mike Karn, Andy Watson
Philadelphia Orchestra with Marcus Roberts Trio
Carnegie Hall/Stern Auditorium, 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, New York, NY
https://www.carnegiehall.org/calendar/2024/01/23/the-philadelphia-orchestra-0800pm
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Marcus Roberts Trio present a 20th-century musical feast that’s perfect both for newcomers and afficionados, beginning with the magical storytelling of Stravinsky’s Pétrouchka. A rare symphonic piece by Kurt Weill follows, sure to impress listeners familiar only with the composer’s theatrical works. Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin calls it “a jewel [from] someone who completely mastered the symphonic world.” Finally, hear Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue like you never have before, as the Marcus Roberts Trio—which has “reinvented” (Chicago Tribune) the masterpiece alongside multiple top orchestras—joins us in celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Side by Side with the New York Pops and Friends Members of the New York Pops will spend a day at camp teaching master classes and then play in our orchestra with our campers in a special evening of music.