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Michael Blake. COURTESY THE CHURCH.
The Church welcomes Michael Blake’s Chroma Nova 5 on Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for an evening of jazz as part of Hamptons JazzFest.
In the span of four decades, the New York City musical force known as Michael Blake has contributed an impressive body of work to contemporary jazz. This has led to widespread critical acclaim and an identifiable refined sound, that embraces sonic multi-dimensionality. “Dance of the Mystic Bliss,” the debut album of Chroma Nova 5, landed on The Guardian’s Album of the Month in June 2023.
Comprising Michael Blake (tenor and soprano saxophone, flute), Sky Steele (Violin), Gili Lopes (bassist), Guilherme Monteiro (guitar) and Rogerio Boccato (percussion), Michael Blake’s Chroma Nova 5 takes listeners on a boundary-breaking musical journey that showcases both composition and improvisation.
Hamptons Jazz Fest, produced by The Jam Session, Inc., is a series of performances that bring world-class musicians in the fields of jazz, Latin and world music to a diverse cross-section of populations on the East End in iconic venues throughout July, August and September. HJF also stages a Winter Series during the remainder of the year.
Tickets are $30 ($25 members, $15 students/children) at thechurchsagharbor.org. The Church is at 48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor.
Staff Writer on Aug 1, 2024