Mark Berman ("Sex and the City") Returns to NYC's "Top of the Rock" February 24
Mark Berman
Mark Berman
piano
, jazz piano star notable for his hot montuno piano playing on HBO's “Sex and the City" theme song, as well as for his live playing with such stars as Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
vocal
, Mark Murphy
Mark Murphy
b.1932
vocal
, and Wycliffe Gordon
Wycliffe Gordon
b.1967
trombone
, to name but a few, brings his jazz trio to the 67th Floor Weather Room at the Top of the Rock, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Wednesday evening February 24, from 6PM - 8PM.
The Mark Berman Trio returns by popular demand to the Starlight Music Series, the springtime installment in the new music series at the “venue with a view." Come after work, before the show, or before dinner to relax and enjoy great live jazz, a glass of wine, and spectacular views at sunset. Berman's trio will feature his world renowned piano playing as well as his lustrous voice (reminiscent of Chet Baker
Chet Baker
1929 - 1988
trumpet
) on standards as well as on his stellar original tunes.
The evening also serves as a preview of Berman's upcoming trio vocal album, a counterpoint and a follow-up to his 2007 debut release, The Genesis Project (Mark Berman Official Website).
Featured on bass is Frank Canino (Stuff), and on drums is Ben Perowsky
Ben Perowsky
b.1966
drums
(James Moody
James Moody
1925 - 2010
reeds
, etc.).
This event is free with a Top of the Rock ticket purchase ($21). Cash wine bar and refreshments provided by Rock Center Cafe. Guests must be over 21 years of age to purchase alcohol. Identification is required.
The Lowdown:
Wednesday, February 24, 6 pm to 8 pm
Top of the Rock Info:
Top of the Rock NYC
Contact:
M. Calloway
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