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Ben Rosenblum

Internationally-touring, award-winning New York City jazz pianist, accordionist and composer.  Click on the button below to view a full schedule, scroll down to the blog to find new updates and information, or learn more about Ben's career here.

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November News! Trio at the Kitano and more.

10/31/2017

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Hi everyone and happy November!  This coming month is bringing a couple of very exciting performances, as well as a new recording project with one of my favorite bands, Ben Sutin's Klazz-Ma-Tazz.  Hope to see you at one of the following concerts:

Ben Rosenblum Trio Returns to the Kitano (Wendesday, November 1st):

This Wednesday, November 1st (sets at 8pm and 10pm), I'll be bringing my trio back to one of my favorite venues, The Kitano in Midtown Manhattan. This show is particularly special because I will be joined by two of my best musical friends, Ben Rubens on bass and Ben Zweig on drums. The Bens and I have been playing together as a trio for almost seven years now, and it's always a joy to play with them.  For more info, visit http://www.kitano.com/Jazz-Schedule. 

Deborah Davis/Ben Rosenblum Duo at the 1867 Sanctuary in Ewing, New Jersey (Friday, November 10th):
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On Friday, November 10th at 8pm, the great jazz vocalist Deborah Davis and I will perform at the beautiful 1867 Sanctuary in Ewing, NJ.  This is my second performance at the 1867 Sanctuary after my solo piano concert here in July.  I love what they do here, and I'm very happy to be returning for an intimate show with one of my favorite singers.

Other News:

On November 4th and 5th, I will be at the great Systems Two Recording Studios to record with Ben Sutin's Klazz-Ma-Tazz! This is the second CD
we will record as a group, and it's going to be a great time.  In case you don't know anything about this group, you can learn more us at http://www.bensutinmusic.com/klazz-ma-tazz.  I will also be continuing my weekly Thursday residency with jazz giant Curtis Lundy at Orama in Edgewater, NJ (we are off this coming Thursday, but we will be returning on Thursday, November 9th).  On Tuesday, November 7th, I'll be at Minton's with drummer JC Polo's Latin Jazz project, and I'll be making a couple appearances with singer Katini Yamaoka and guitarist Michael Sheridan.  As always, you can check my schedule at https://www.benrosenblummusic.com/schedule.html for the most up-to-date information about upcoming performances.

Thanks for your continuing support, and all the best!
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October updates!

10/7/2017

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October is turning out to be an exciting month, with a number of very cool performances both in New York City and throughout the Northeast.  Hope to see you at one of my upcoming shows:

Return to Kitano

On Tuesday, October 3rd (tomorrow!) and Tuesday, October 17th at 8pm, I will be returning to the Kitano in Midtown Manhattan (38th and Park Ave) to perform for their emerging artist solo piano series.  I did a series of solo piano performances at Kitano in April, and it was a ton of fun, so I'm very happy to be doing it again.  This month, the themes are Movie Soundtracks (Oct 3) and Free Improvisation (Oct 17).  Both are great passions for me, so I'm excited to share this music with all of you.

In addition, on Wednesday, November 1st (sets at 8pm and 10pm), I will be appearing at the Kitano with my trio featuring long-time collaborators and close friends Ben Rubens on bass and Ben Zweig on drums.  I've been playing with these two musicians as a trio for at least six years now, and it's always very special for me to be able to perform with them.  I hope to see you there!
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Astrid Kuljanic's CD Release Concert: Carnegie Hall

On Tuesday, October 24th at 8pm, I will be at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall celebrating the album release of Astrid Kuljanic's Riva.  It's been such a pleasure playing accordion in Astrid's new group, Transatlantic Exploration Company, alongside bassist Mat Muntz and percussionist Rogerio Boccato, and I cannot say enough about how creative and talented Astrid is.

This CD Release event will feature the original ensemble as well as a number of special guests, including various Balkan Folklore ensembles, Klazz-Ma-Tazz members Ben Sutin and Elijah Shiffer, Astrid's choral project (the Asaran Earth Trio) and more.  This should be a really incredible evening.  To learn more, visit Carnegie Hall's website here.

Other news

As mentioned in the previous email blast, I have a very exciting performance coming up this week on Friday, October 6th (sets at 8:00pm and 9:30pm) at An Die Musik in Baltimore, MD alongside the legendary Curtis Lundy and Eric Kennedy.  Tickets are available at this link, so if you live in the area or have any friends around there, please spread the word!  I also have my weekly Thursday residency with Curtis at Orama in Edgewater, NJ, as well as our Saturday residency at the South Fin Grill in Staten Island.  And I will be making a couple appearances on accordion in Northampton, MA alongside guitarist Michael Sheridan, including a feature concert on Friday, October 13th at the Northampton Community Music Center.

Finally, I will be doing an incredibly unique and wonderful project with acclaimed trombonist Chris Washburne at the end of the month.  Chris has been commissioned to write a brand new score to the classic silent film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.  The score consists of music composed in 1920-1921, the years in which the film first premiered, and we will be performing it live at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on Halloween night!  Full event info can be found here.

Thanks for reading all the way through this long email!  Hope to see you at an upcoming show, and all the best!
-Ben
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Announcing New Dates in the Northeast this fall

8/30/2017

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Hi everyone,

I'm very excited to announce a number of new dates that will take me throughout the Northeast, from Massachusetts to Baltimore.  Up first, on Friday, September 15th at 7pm, I have a concert appearance with my trio featuring the legendary Eliot Zigmund on drums (famous for his work with Bill Evans and Stan Getz), as well as the wonderful Dan Chmielinski on bass.  Eliot is a great friend and an amazing musician, and it is so special to be able to play my music with him.  This performance will take place at the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, NJ (about 15 minutes from New York City across the George Washington Bridge).
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On Sunday, September 24th (sets at 8pm and 9:30pm), I will again be joining my good friend and fantastic singer Deborah Davis at Mezzrow in the West Village in New York City.  Last time Debo and I played at Mezzrow we sold out the first set, and this time we're trying to sell out both!  It's a great pleasure to be invited back to this intimate and beautiful club.  This time we will also be joined by the great bassist Jennifer Vincent.  Visit this page to make reservations for either set.

On Saturday, September 30th at 8pm, I'll be in Framingham, MA (near Boston) doing a solo piano appearance at the Amazing Things Art Center!  This is a wonderful venue and a very special event for me, as I haven't performed in the Boston area for quite some time.  I hope to see some friendly faces!  Then, on Friday, October 6th (sets at 8pm and 9:30pm), I'll be on the other side of the Northeast in Baltimore, MD, at the beautiful music performance space An Die Musik.  It's a real privilege to be there and to be joined by my mentor and the bassist from my album Curtis Lundy as well as the great Baltimore drummer Eric Kennedy as we celebrate my debut album Instead.
Finally, some of you in New York City will recall that I did a series of solo piano concerts at the Kitano on Tuesdays in April.  In October, I happy to announce that I will be returning again to do the solo piano series!  I will be there on Tuesday, October 3rd, 17th and 31st, and I may also be there on one more date, so stay tuned for my post next month when I will share more details about these concerts, as well as other exciting dates coming up in October.

For a full list of upcoming shows (including my weekly Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday residencies with Curtis Lundy, as well as an appearance with Iris Ornig on Sunday, September 17th), visit my schedule. Thanks as always for your support, and I hope to see you at one of my upcoming shows!
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Video and pictures from west coast tour

8/11/2017

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Hi everyone!

I'm back from my West Coast with Kanoa Mendenhall and Ben Zweig and I had such an amazing time!  Thanks to everyone who came to see us perform, and we hope to be back on the West Coast soon!  For everyone on the East Coast, I wanted to share some video from the recent tour, as well as some photos from our adventures!
Above and below are videos from our recent show at the Back Room in Berkeley, CA on August 6th.  A huge thanks to Sam Rudin for having us there, and to our wonderful audience.  This is the first show that I live streamed on my Facebook page as well, and I am so happy that so many people were able to tune in and enjoy it.  At the bottom of the post are a couple pictures from our down time hiking in Point Lobos and Big Sur (two of the most beautiful places I have ever been), as well as a couple photos from our performances.  It was an absolute pleasure being on the West Coast this past week, and we hope to be back soon!
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After our first show in Carmel, CA
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Left: Il Vecchio in Monterey.
Right: Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz
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Top: Point Lobos in the Carmel Highlands.  Bottom: Big Sur.
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West Coast tour! More information

7/18/2017

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Hi everyone!

I am very happy to be leading my trio on a West Coast tour in a couple weeks.  We will be in the Bay Area from August 1st to August 8th making a number of stops, including six performances and a couple of radio interviews (click on my schedule page for a full itinerary).  Below are three of the highlights:
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Kuumbwa Jazz Center (Santa Cruz, CA):

When: Thursday, August 3rd, sets at 7:00pm and 8:15pm
Where: 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tickets: Click here
More info: Kuumbwa Jazz Center is one of the premier venues in the Bay Area, bringing in jazz legends on a regular basis. We are honored to have the opportunity to play there in the same month as Monty Alexander and Russell Malone.  Click here for more information about the venue.
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Cafe Pink House (Saratoga, CA):

When: Friday, August 4th, sets at 7:30pm and 9:00pm
Where: 14577 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (near San Jose)
Tickets: Click here (Click on "August" on events calendar, and click on August 4th)
More info: Cafe Pink House is a really hip venue in South San Jose that rose out of a house concert series.  The owners have a genuine love of jazz, and it shows in their venue.  Click here for more info.
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The Back Room (Berkeley, CA):

When: Sunday, August 6th, 8:00pm
Where: 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley
Tickets: Click here
More info: This intimate new room in Berkeley is an immense boon to the San Francisco jazz scene.  Owner Sam Rudin is a musician himself, and started this club to help bring more live music to the area.  Click here to learn more.
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July Concerts In NYC, August West Coast Tour!

7/1/2017

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Featured July dates
7/5: Accordion Festival - Bryant Park, NYC. 6pm.
7/7: Solo Piano Concert - Ewing, NJ. 8pm.
7/16: Friends of Music Concert Series - Stamford, NY, 3pm.
7/20: Ben Rosenblum Trio - Kitano, NYC. Sets at 8pm and 10pm.
7/26: Tim Hegarty Group - Smalls, NYC.

EVERY THURSDAY AND SUNDAY (unless otherwise noted) - Curtis Lundy Group (see schedule page for more info).

Featured August dates
8/1-8/8: West Coast Bay Area Tour! 
- 8/3: Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA.
- 8/4: Cafe Pink House, Saratoga, CA.
- 8/6: Back Room, Berkeley, CA.
Hi everyone!

I hope all is well, and thanks always for the continuing support.  This summer has already been an incredibly exciting time for me.  I had the opportunity to travel to Italy for the first time to perform in a small town called Gubbio in Perugia, and I've had a number of really special appearances in the Northeast, including my CD release concert at Mezzrow in late May.  The next few months are promising to be equally special, so I wanted to share with you what I'll be doing and where I'll be appearing in the upcoming weeks.

In July, I'll be performing mostly in New York City and the surrounding area.  I'm especially excited to have been invited back to the Kitano on Thursday, July 20th for two sets with my trio (8pm and 10pm).  I had a blast when I was at the Kitano in April for their Tuesday solo piano series, and I'm so happy that I'm able to return there with a full group.  It's one of my favorite places to play.  More information can be found at their website: http://www.kitano.com/Jazz-Schedule.

I'll also be doing a solo piano concert in Ewing, NJ on July 7th at the 1867 Sanctuary.  This is an absolutely gorgeous venue, and I can't wait to perform there.  Visit the 1867 Sanctuary website at http://www.1867sanctuary.org/150festivalCJ0707.html for more info about the appearance.  Other notable appearances in July include an accordion festival in Bryant Park on July 5th from 6pm-8pm (free admission!), a concert in Stamford, NY for the Friends of Music Concert Series on Sunday, July 16th with Marty Jaffe, and an appearance at Smalls with the Tim Hegarty Group on July 26th, as well as my on-going appearances with the incredible Curtis Lundy and Winard Harper (Thursdays 7:30-10:30 at Orama in Edgewater, NJ, and Sundays 2:30-5:30 at Suzy Que's in West Orange)

Finally, I'm incredibly happy to announce that I will be doing my first West Coast tour alongside the wonderful Kanoa Mendenhall on bass and Ben Zweig on drums.  We will be appearing at a number of amazing venues, including the famous Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA on Thursday, August 3rd at 7:00pm.  Other highlights of the trip will be Cafe Pink House in Saratoga, CA on Friday, August 4th at 7:30pm and the Back Room in Berkeley, CA on Sunday, August 6th at 8:00pm.  We will be making other stops as well, so stay tuned for all the latest news on my website and on my Instagram (@benrosenblummusic), and spread the word to all your friends on the West Coast!
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upcoming Carnegie Hall performance

5/23/2017

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I have a very special performance coming up at the end of the month with the fantastic conductor Reona Ito.  On Tuesday, May 30th at 2pm, I will be a guest artist jazz piano soloist with Mr. Ito and the New York Harmonic Band in a Japan-USA Goodwill Concert at Carnegie Hall.  We will be playing arrangements of popular folk and swing songs from American history, as well as traditional and more modern Japanese music.  The concert will be very unique, as I will be improvising alongside the written orchestral part, and we will be working with the interplay of jazz and classical music styles.  Best of all, tickets are free!  So definitely pick up tickets at the box office on the day of the show.  You can learn more at the following link: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2017/5/30/0200/PM/Japan-USA-Goodwill-Concert/.  Hope to see you there!
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CD release event at mezzrow, this sunday (5/21)!

5/17/2017

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I'm so excited to share the music from my album with everyone at my CD release event at Mezzrow, this Sunday, May 21st.  The set at 8:00pm is sold out for the listening room, but there are still seats available at the bar for walk-ins.  The set at 9:30pm has plenty of space in the listening room, so if you want to guarantee a spot in the listening room, definitely follow this link and reserve tickets for the 9:30pm show.

I'm incredibly lucky to be sharing this night with the rhythm section from my album: jazz luminaries Curtis Lundy on bass and Billy Hart on drums.  These two musicians are among my heroes, and I am so fortunate that they have given their talents to my music.  This will be a very special night, and I am looking forward to seeing everyone there!
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Jesse Owens Gala at the Appel Room

4/28/2017

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I feel incredibly honored to have taken part in the 2017 Jesse Owens International Athletic Trophy Gala at the Appel Room last night alongside the great Curtis Lundy. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Muhammad Ali's family and getting to talk to them, and I had the incredible opportunity to meet several Olympic gold medalists and countless other extraordinary people. A huge thank you to Curtis and Darryl Jeffries for asking me to be part of this evening. It will be one I never forget.
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Debut album, Instead, released today!

3/1/2017

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Hi everyone!

I'm incredibly excited to announce that my debut album, Instead, is out now and available for purchase at CD Baby (physical copy), Amazon (digital copy) and many more sites!  Featuring Curtis Lundy on bass and Billy Hart on drums, Instead is a culmination of many years of musical growth and development, and features original compositions from as far back as eight years that have been evolving and changing as I have played them.  The music is deeply rooted in the hard bop tradition, but features a modern melodic sensibility and a wide variety of different styles ranging from bossa to up-tempo swing.  It has been a privilege working with Curtis and Billy, and I hope that you enjoy listening to the album as much as I enjoyed making it.

Check back in soon for the latest details about live CD release events coming up in New York City and in the surrounding area, as well as any new reviews or publicity about the album.  And a huge thanks again to everyone who made this album possible!
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    ​2026:

    Saturday, July 25th-Sunday, July 26th:
    Catherine Russell at the Lowell Folk Festival. More info.

    Sunday, August 2nd at 5-6pm:
    Ben Rosenblum Trio at St. Peter's Jazz Vespers (Manhattan: Midtown East). More info.
    Thursday, August 6th at 9pm:
    Ben Zweig Big Beet at Mohonk Mountain House (New Paltz, NY). More info.

    August 7-17: Trip to Japan

       Sunday, August 9th: Holy House Studio (Yokkaichi, Japan) - with Hirosato Ito. More info.
       Monday, August 10th: Wiz (Nagoya, Japan) - with Hirosato Ito. More info.
       Tuesday, August 11th: Wawa (Nagoya, Japan) - with Hirosato Ito. More info.
       Wednesday, August 12th: Ochanomizu NARU (Tokyo, Japan) - with Hina Oikawa. More info.
       Thursday, August 13th: Body and Soul (Tokyo, Japan) - with Naoya Ogura Big Band. More info.

    August 20-23: Ben Rosenblum Trio Tour

       Thursday, August 20th: Georgia Straight Jazz Society (Comox, BC). More info.
       Friday, August 21st: Tyrant Studios (Vancouver, BC). More info.
       Saturday, August 22nd: Boxley's (North Bend, WA). More info.
       Sunday, August 23rd: The 1905 (Portland, OR). More info.

    Friday, September 4th:
    Laura Anglade at the DC Jazz Fest - Embassy of France (Washington DC). More info.
    Saturday, September 19th:
    Appearance with Ben Sutin (details TBA)
    Saturday, September 19th at 9pm-11:30pm
    Eduardo Belo at LunAtico (Brooklyn: Crown Heights)
    Monday, September 21st:
    Solo accordion appearance (details TBA)
    Friday, September 25th:
    Hina Oikawa CD Release Celebration at Queens College (Queens: Flushing)

    Saturday, October 10th:
    Guest teacher for Regional Samauma choro class
    Sunday, October 11th at 3:30pm-5:30pm:
    ​Regional Samaúma at Barbes (Brooklyn: Park Slope)
    Thursday, October 15th at 6pm:
    Ben Rosenblum at Smalls (Manhattan: West Village)
    Sunday, October 18th at 3:30pm-5:30pm:
    Regional Samaúma at Barbes (Brooklyn: Park Slope)
    Tuesday, October 20th at noon-2pm:
    Appearance in NY (details TBA)

    November 19-27: Spain Tour with Catherine Russell. More info.

       Thursday, November 19th: Teatro Campos Eliseos (Bilbao, Spain)
       Saturday, November 21st: Sala de Cámara (San Sebastián, Spain)
       Sunday, November 22nd: Teatro Zorrilla (Valladolid, Spain)
       Monday, November 23rd: Teatro Olympia (Valencia, Spain)
       Tuesday, November 24th: Teatro Alcalá (Madrid, Spain)
       Thursday, November 26th: Teatro Casyc (Santander, Spain)
       Friday, November 27th: Sala de Congresos (Burgos, Spain)

    December 13th at 3:30pm-5:30pm:
    Regional Samaúma at Barbes (Brooklyn: Park Slope)

    2027:

    January 22-February 5: Ben Rosenblum Southeast US Tour (additional dates TBA)
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       Friday, January 22nd: Halle Cultural Arts Center (Apex, NC)
    ​   Monday, January 25th: ColaJazz (Columbia, SC)
       Tuesday, January 26th: Tuesdays Live (Augusta, GA)
       Thursday, January 28th: HART Theatre (Waynesville, NC)
       Friday, January 29th: Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church (Mount Pleasant, SC)
       Saturday, January 30th: First UMC of Sarasota (Sarasota, FL)
       Sunday, January 31st: FPC St. Pete's (St. Petersburg, FL)
       Wednesday, February 3rd: Marco Island Center for the Arts (Marco Island, FL)

    February 19-21: Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project Midwest US Tour

       Saturday, February 20th: Weatherwax Hall (Jackson, MI)
       Sunday, February 21st: Northminster Presbyterian Church (Indianapolis, IN)

    March 10-15: Ben Rosenblum Brazilian Quartet West Coast Tour

       Wednesday, March 10th: Jazz Center of Bellingham (Bellingham, WA)
       Friday, March 12th: Parksville Museum (Parksville, BC, Canada)
       Saturday, March 13th: Lions Bay House Concerts (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
       Sunday, March 14th: Marine View Presbyterian Church (Tacoma, WA)
    ​   Monday, March 15th: Panida Theater (Sandpoint, ID)

    Thursday, April 1st-Saturday, April 3rd:
    Ben Rosenblum Trio - Residency at Sowal House (Rosemary Beach, FL)
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    June 4-6: Ben Rosenblum Trio Midwest Tour

       Saturday, June 5th: Warren Cultural Center (Greenfield, IA)
       Sunday, June 6th: Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (Kirkwood, MO)

    ben Rosenblum

    Pianist, accordionist and composer Ben Rosenblum has traversed a truly unique musical path, one that has seen him perform alongside world-class musicians across more than twenty music genres and twenty-five countries, lead bands at prestigious venues across the world, all while maintaining a signature, melodic musical voice. Rosenblum’s journey has taken him on tours with Grammy-winning pop artist Rickie Lee Jones, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Catherine Russell and Juno-winning contemporary Indian singer Kiran Ahluwalia. He’s played Brazilian choro with Ephrat Asherie Dance and Brazilian forró with The Late Night Show’s Nêgah Santos and famed forró band Forró in the Dark. His roots in jazz have led to an over ten-year relationship with Grammy-winning bassist Curtis Lundy, performing at festivals alongside jazz luminaries Bobby Watson, Sean Jones and Warren Wolf. He has appeared with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on accordion, and as a guest soloist on piano at Carnegie Hall’s Stern-Perelman Auditorium with Maestro Reona Ito’s New York Harmonic Band. Throughout it all, Rosenblum has always maintained the same priority - to tell a compelling story with his music, reaching the hearts of his audience and connecting on an emotional, intellectual and spiritual level.

    Rosenblum brings this wealth and diversity of experiences to his projects as a leader, overseeing a full tour schedule as a solo artist, with his trio and most recently, with his six-piece ensemble, the Nebula Project. Since his first album as a leader, Instead (4 stars, Downbeat Magazine), he has since released four follow-up records to critical acclaim, including favorable reviews in almost every major jazz publication (Downbeat, All About Jazz, Jazziz, JazzTimes, JazzEd, NYC Jazz Record, JazzLife Japan and many more). Across multiple tours in Japan, Europe, Canada and the United States, Rosenblum has brought his bands to perform at some of the world’s most respected music venues, including Ravinia, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, the Library of Congress, AngraJazz (Terceira Island), Bird’s Eye (Basel) and Yokohama’s Himawari-No-Sato Concert Hall. At any given show, Rosenblum might draw on influences from ten or more countries, with interests going beyond jazz to include various music traditions from South America, Eastern Europe, Ireland, India, the Caribbean and the Middle East.

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