Monthly Archives: July 2011

Family Ties

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

Family Ties Jazz has a long history of inter-generational influence — my own father was a jazz saxophonist. Maybe it’s in the genes. My amazing bass player performs with her father, Eric Alabaster, tomorrow at the Baruch Performing Arts Center. … Continue reading →

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Craig Chin on BTR

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

Craig Chin on BTR This Friday, 8/5, my new quartet will be playing our first show at iBeam performance space in Brooklyn. I am so excited about this debut, not least because we’ll be playing with my friend, the brilliant … Continue reading →

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The Leo Ferguson Quartet, August 5th at iBeam

Posted on July 18, 2011 by admin

Leo Ferguson with Emma Alabaster, Alexis Marcelo & Mark Nikirk Come see the debut performance of my new, frankly pretty badass quartet, featuring Emma Alabaster, Alexis Marcelo, Mark Nikirk and yours truly. I just can’t say enough good things about … Continue reading →

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Ethan Hein on “Swing”

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Leo

My good buddy Ethan Hein has a brilliant new blog post about probably my favorite topic in the world: swing. Check it out. In it he elegantly delineates what swing is and isn’t in terms musicians and non-musicians alike will … Continue reading →

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Our First Gig!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by admin

My new quartet is playing it’s first gig! The evening of August 5th. Details to come, but save the date!

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