Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 6 – 9:30pm

World Financial Center Plaza
200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10281

Buddy Guy
Quinn Sullivan
John Mayall

BUDDY GUY – At age 74, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound. He has been awarded 23 W.C. Handy Blues Awards (the most any artist has received), the Billboard magazine Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement, the Presidential National Medal of Arts, and 6 Grammy Awards, including “Best Contemporary Blues Album” for his 2010 album Living Proof. Rolling Stone ranked him in the top 30 of its “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”

Watch Buddy Guy perform with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra during the Late Show with David Letterman on July 10.

Buddy Guy will be signing his new memoir When I Left Home: My Story from 5 – 6pm in the World Financial Center Winter Garden on July 11.

QUINN SULLIVAN – Quinn Sullivan is a 12-year-old blues guitar prodigy who has toured with Buddy Guy and been featured on several national television shows, including Ellen, Oprah, The Today Show, and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

JOHN MAYALL – John Mayall is often referred to as the “Father of the British blues.” Founded in the 1950s, his band, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, has served as a launching pad for such legendary artists as Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Peter Green, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor, and many more.

Thursday, July 12, 2012, 6 – 9:30pm

World Financial Center Plaza
200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10281

Neko Case
Charles Bradley And His Extraordinaires
He\’s My Brother She\’s My Sister

Neko Case – Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Neko Case has developed a sound all her own: a mix of country, gospel, torch, and pop, and her five full-length solo albums (not to mention her two live collections and Canadian Amp EP) have won her critical acclaim and countless devotees.

Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires – 63-year-old Charles Bradley released his debut album No Time For Dreaming in 2011 and has since gone on to win accolades for his haunting, soulful voice, and is one of the leading lights on the esteemed label, Daptone Records.

He’s My Brother She’s My Sister – Led by brother and sister Rob and Rachel Kolar, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister also includes tap dancer Lauren Brown. Together, they create a mix of folk, glam and western swing, and their live performances are full of dancing, humor, nostalgia, and great vibes.

Saturday, June 30, 2012, 7:00 PM

World Financial Center Plaza
200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10281

FREE!

Dubbed “an epiphany” by The New York Times, The Yehudim is a mixed ensemble of voices, vintage keyboards, electric guitars and basses, and percussion, conceived and directed by composer and New Amsterdam co-director Judd Greenstein. Taking the composer-led super-groups of the 1970s as inspiration – from Philip Glass, Steve Reich and Meredith Monk to Fela Kuti, Isaac Hayes and Herbie Hancock – The Yehudim explores characters from the Hebrew Bible, using the strange stories of their lives and the ancient writings around their characters to weave contemporary narratives that are Passions for our time.

Roomful of Teeth perform an integrated set featuring new work by Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs and electro-acoustic composer and New Amsterdam co-director William Brittelle written for the astoundingly talented multi-stylistic 8-person vocal group. Roomful studies and incorporates non-classical vocal practices, combines them with western styles, and develops new compositions using the fullest possible range of vocal techniques. The set will include Garbus performing selections from the tUnE-yArDs catalog with Roomful as backing group, and the world premiere of a new arrangement by William Brittelle for the octet backed by The Yehudim.

Ecstatic™ Summer is a production of New Amsterdam Presents in association with the Kaufman Center.

Merrill Garbus

Sunday, June 17, 12pm– 12am (midnight)

World Financial Center Winter Garden
200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10281

12 Hours of FREE music created by a collection of the world’s best contemporary composers and musicians!

Schedule

12pm
Go Guitars by Lois V Vierk performed by Dither
Saint Arc by Daniel Wohl performed by Ashley Bathgate
Awakening by Jeremy Howard Beck performed by The Guidonian Hand
In Bounds by Evan Ziporyn performed by Vicky Chow
Bash by Ruben Naeff performed by NYU Contemporary Music Ensemble with Jonathan Haas
Crossroads and Boot by Michael Lowenstern performed by Todd Reynolds and Michael Lowenstern

2pm
In and Out of the Game by Eve Beglarian performed by The Guidonian Hand
my lips from speaking by Julia Wolfe performed by Grand Band
The End by Ruby Fulton performed by Newspeak
Nibiru by Marcin Stanczyk and Stroking Piece #1 by Thurston Moore performed by the Bang on a Can All-Stars
A Humble Tribute to Guaguanco by Gregg August performed by Heavy Hands

4pm
Prayers Remain Forever by Martin Bresnick performed by TwoSense
B & E (with Aggravated Assault) by Oscar Bettison and Sweet Light Crude by David T. Little performed by Newspeak
Thou Shalt/Thou Shalt Not by Michael Gordon performed by the Michael Gordon Band
Quasi Infinity by Jonas Braasch performed by soprano saxophonist Jonas Braasch
Land of Sorrows by Brian Pertl and From Now On by Pauline Oliveros performed by Deep Listening Band

6pm
Guitarist Kaki King
Instructional Video, Breakfast at J&M, Matt Damon by David Longstreth and Piano Studies 2a, 3c, 4a, 11 by Conlon Nancarrow (arr. Evan Ziporyn) performed by the Bang on a Can All-Stars
Alvin Lucier narrating his own I am sitting in a room with James Fei, digital delay system

8pm
Distorting Melody** by Akiko Ushijima and sunray by David Lang performed by the Bang on a Can All-Stars
Kris Davis’ Massive Thread performing Massive Thread by Davis
Just Ancient Loops* by Michael Harrison with film by Bill Morrison performed by Maya Beiser

10pm
Six Pianos by Steve Reich performed by Grand Band
DJ Envee’s Bang on a Can Remix
le Noir de l’Etoile by Gérard Grisey performed by Talujon

* World Premiere
** US Premiere

July 28 through 30

Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival
World Financial Center Plaza
200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10281

Wednesday August, 2010 7:00 PM

River to River Festival
World Financial Center Plaza
200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10281

Tiempo Libre, the three-time Grammy-nominated timba masters, team up with their compatriot, trovador (Cuban troubador) Julito Martinez, for this high-energy concert. Combining the rich jazz harmonies and seductive rhythmic pulse of timba with the poetry and lyricism of trova, these two Latin stars present an unforgettable night of sensual, irresistible Cuban sounds. Presented by Arts World Financial Center.

FREE!

Thursday July 22, 2010 12:30 PM

River to River Festival
World Financial Center Plaza
200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10281

From the folk-rock of his youth, through the reggae of his college days, to time spent in Africa, Chris Velan has created a unique collection of songs that inspire repeat listening. Not often will you find an artist that juxtaposes the horror of sectarian strife with the hopeful musings of errant love. Also July 30 at One New York Plaza. Presented by Arts World Financial Center.

FREE!

Thursday July 22 12:30 PM

River to River Festival
World Financial Center Plaza
200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10281

KJ Denhert has been making audiences laugh, dance and cry for over three decades. Her special blend of urban folk and jazz has earned her multiple Independent Music Awards and in 2009 she was named as one of Jazz.com’s top female vocalists. Her pathos, originality and impeccable musicianship make KJ one of a kind, not to be missed. Also July 23 at One New York Plaza. Presented by Arts World Financial Center.

FREE!

Thursday July 15 12:30 PM

River to River Festival
World Financial Center Plaza
200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10281

At 20, jazz piano prodigy Emmet Cohen plays with the maturity and confidence of a seasoned veteran. With astonishing technique and an innovative harmonic palate, Emmet shares a deep musical bond with his audience. He has shared the bandstand with a plethora of jazz luminaries including Christian McBride, Joshua Redman, Patti Austin and Maceo Parker. Also July 16 at One New York Plaza. Presented by Arts World Financial Center.

FREE!