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Bassist and composer Santi Debriano leads his electrifying ensemble Bembé Arktet, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz improvisation, and spiritual textures. Known for his work with Archie Shepp, Randy Weston, and Freddie Hubbard, Debriano creates a vibrant, groove-filled journey through global jazz traditions. This performance promises deep musical interplay, propulsive rhythm, and bold originality.
The Arktet lineup, featuring some of today’s most adventurous improvisers, creates a sound world that is celebratory yet thoughtful, blending deep polyrhythms with modal exploration, folkloric melodies, and modern jazz vocabulary. Debriano’s compositions often draw from personal history, cultural memory, and his global travels, making every performance an act of storytelling as well as sonic innovation.
Embark on a sonic journey to Brazil with Grammy-nominated bassist Nilson Matta and acclaimed guitarist Chico Pinheiro. Together, they craft a lush, rhythm-rich experience exploring samba, bossa nova, and modern Brazilian jazz. Featuring intricate melodies and soulful improvisation, Brazilian Voyage is a celebration of Brazil’s musical heart and spirit.
Organist Brian Charette brings his powerhouse quartet to the stage, joined by saxophonist Joel Frahm and guitarist Sheryl Bailey. Known for his Grammy-nominated work and modern spin on the Hammond B3 tradition, Charette delivers swinging, funky, and deeply inventive grooves. This all-star lineup blends bebop, soul jazz, and forward-thinking interplay.Her latest quartet features a lineup of deep musical chemistry and shared curiosity. Mark Elias (bass) brings a subtle, supportive presence rooted in years of collaboration with Bloom and other jazz luminaries. His melodic phrasing and sensitivity to texture make him a vital anchor in this free-flowing ensemble. Matt Wilson, one of the most beloved drummers in jazz today, contributes his joyful spirit and endless creativity—known for his dynamic touch and ability to shape the emotional arc of a performance. On piano, Dawn Clement infuses the group with elegance, humor, and harmonic sophistication. A rising star, Clement has carved out her own path as a bold improviser and composer, working with a wide range of artists across the jazz landscape.
“We can argue politics and policies, but, at the end of the day, we are bound together beyond these. I do what I do to connect—music has this great disarming quality—it leads to vulnerability quickly as people lay down their shields” – Inda Eaton
Known for her evocative songwriting and magnetic storytelling, Inda Eaton joins us at The Church for an evening of music and stories of experience, resilience, and hope with a dash of humor for good measure. Inda has performed on stages around the world, blending country, rock, folk, and pop into a singular Americana sound. Her latest project — IndAmerica™ — continues her commitment to music as a bridge for unity, hope, and authentic connection.
The naturally gifted funny woman has a unique ability to bring light and warmth to every set and treating the audience to a heart-touching experience. She is an intuitively tuned human instrument. Opening for the likes of John Hiatt, Blues Traveler, Hootie and the Blowfish, LeAnn Rimes, and more, the East End artist invites audiences to an intimate performance with a seasoned professional for a one-of-a-kind musical experience.
Soprano saxophone visionary Jane Ira Bloom presents her stellar quartet featuring Mark Elias (bass), Matt Wilson (drums), and Dawn Clement (piano). A pioneer of spatial sound and lyrical improvisation, Bloom’s music is poetic and deeply expressive. Expect an evening of richly textured jazz that’s both intimate and boldly adventurous.
Her latest quartet features a lineup of deep musical chemistry and shared curiosity. Mark Elias (bass) brings a subtle, supportive presence rooted in years of collaboration with Bloom and other jazz luminaries. His melodic phrasing and sensitivity to texture make him a vital anchor in this free-flowing ensemble. Matt Wilson, one of the most beloved drummers in jazz today, contributes his joyful spirit and endless creativity—known for his dynamic touch and ability to shape the emotional arc of a performance. On piano, Dawn Clement infuses the group with elegance, humor, and harmonic sophistication. A rising star, Clement has carved out her own path as a bold improviser and composer, working with a wide range of artists across the jazz landscape.
The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fourth year!
The six opera masters who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2025 on the third weekend in September are: Amber Norelai, Susanna Phillips, Cecelia Hall, David Portillo, Darren Lekeith Drone, and Le Bu.
Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September.
The 2025 event — which follows immensely successful Sag Harbor Song Festivals in 2022, 2023, and 2024 — will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available in July.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 11 at 12 PM
The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fourth year!
The six opera masters who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2025 on the third weekend in September are: Amber Norelai, Susanna Phillips, Cecelia Hall, David Portillo, Darren Lekeith Drone, and Le Bu.
Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September.
The 2025 event — which follows immensely successful Sag Harbor Song Festivals in 2022, 2023, and 2024 — will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available in July.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 11 at 12 PM
The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fourth year!
The six opera masters who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2025 on the third weekend in September are: Amber Norelai, Susanna Phillips, Cecelia Hall, David Portillo, Darren Lekeith Drone, and Le Bu.
Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September.
The 2025 event — which follows immensely successful Sag Harbor Song Festivals in 2022, 2023, and 2024 — will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available in July.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 11 at 12 PM