March 9\, 2025 at 1:30PM \;
\nSt ep into the captivating world of Aja Moyé\;\, a Singer/Songwriter ha iling from Hartford\, CT\, whose journey spans intimate regional performan ces to world-class stages worldwide. With a voice as clear as a bell and l yrics that carry a raw\, unfiltered intensity\, Aja draws inspiration from the tapestry of everyday life: infusing her songs with the essence of hum an connection and shared existence. Her musical prowess is a testament to the rich influences that have shaped her: from classical training to deep dives into the realms of classic R&\;B/Soul and the intricate artistry of traditional jazz (Aja is a proud graduate of the renowned Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the University of Hartford). Aja's highlights includ e singing for President Obama\, opening for Grammy-Winning Artist\, Melani e Fiona\, and headlining the premiere NYE performance at MGM Cotai in Maca u\, China. As Vocalist-in-Residence at Langham Place Hotel in Hong Kong\, she enchanted audiences for months. Aja also toured as the Guest Artist fo r Belize&rsquo\;s Women in Arts Festival - among many other accolades - an d is poised to unveil her newest creations in late 2024\, promising a fres h wave of original music that will undoubtedly captivate hearts and minds alike.
\nAja Moyé\; - Voice
Dee Davis - Piano
Steve
Porter - Bass
Dexter Pettaway\, Sr. - Drums
March 9\ , 2025 at 3PM - Tony Davis
\nHailing from Hartford\, CT\, Tony Davis is an internationally acclaimed guitarist\, vocalist\, composer\, and pro ducer based in New York City. Tony has performed extensively at prestigiou s venues such as The Blue Note\, The Village Vanguard\, Smalls\, Mezzrow\, Jazz at Lincoln Center\, and Birdland. He has showcased his talents at ma jor festivals\, including the Newport Jazz Festival and the Greater Hartfo rd Jazz Festival\, and was celebrated as a rising star guitarist at the 20 16 Wes Montgomery Tribute Festival in Indianapolis\, IN. Tony&rsquo\;s mus ical journey extends internationally\, having recently led his own group w ith notable performances throughout Mexico and Chile. Throughout his caree r\, he has shared the stage with renowned musicians such as Christian McBr ide\, Sullivan Fortner\, Abraham Burton\, George Coleman\, Joe Farnsworth\ , and Larry Willis. Tony&rsquo\;s innovative approach to music seamlessly blends elements of singer-songwriter\, Latin\, rock and classical music wi th jazz\, contributing a unique and compelling sound to contemporary music . In 2020\, he signed with the acclaimed record label Posi-Tone and releas ed his debut album\, &ldquo\;Golden Year.&rdquo\; This album features an a ll-star lineup including Dezron Douglas\, Eric McPherson\, Steve Davis\, A lina Engibaryan\, Steve Wilson\, and David Bryant. His unique style and mu sical prowess quickly garnered attention\, cementing his place as a signif icant contemporary artist. In 2022\, Davis furthered his career by signing with La Reserve Records\, one of the leading labels in modern music. This partnership led to the release of a duet album with Brazilian vocalist Ja mile Ayres\, titled &ldquo\;Daring Two Be.&rdquo\; He is set to release hi s next full-length album in the fall of 2024\, also under La Reserve Recor ds. His ongoing contributions to the music scene reflect his dynamic artis try and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz and beyond.
\nTony Davis - Guitar
Chris McCarthy - Piano
Matt
Dwonszyk - Bass
Jonathan Barber - Drums
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