The David Lopato Quintet

97 Broadway,Kingston NY 12401

10 July, 2021

Description

David Lopato will perform in public for the first time in over a year with his quartet of longtime collaborators. A concert of original jazz compositions from all over the map. David Lopato will perform in public for the first time in over a year with his quartet of longtime collaborators at Arts Society of Kingston. His extremely eclectic compositions range from straight ahead jazz to blues, Brazilian, avant-garde, world musics and spoken word pieces. It will also be his first performance since finally becoming a full-time Hudson Valley resident! Lopato is the recipient of numerous composition and performance grants and awards from the N.E.A, N.Y.F.A., Meet the Composer et al, as well as a Fulbright to study Javanese gamelan in Indonesia. His most recent 2-CD recording, Gendhing for a Spirit Rising, was hailed by Downbeat Magazine as “unlike anything you are likely to hear this year (or any year). Lopato’s music is the genuine article.” (4.5 stars) 2 sets! Come on down and support the return of live music! Featuring: David Lopato, Piano Lucas Pino, Saxes and Clarinet Ratzo Hqarris, String Bass Harvey Sorgen, Drums Sponsored by Catskill Art Supply ASK (the Arts Society of Kingston) is a member-based multi-arts center in the historic Rondout district of Kingston, NY. ASK renovated its 1925 2-story building to include 2 galleries, featuring 24 separate visual arts shows per year, and an upstairs performance space with an audience capacity of 99. At least 10 shows annually are open member shows, where members can hang their work. ASK encourages its members to develop exhibitions and performances to be produced at ASK. Members and non-members have also rented space at ASK for private parties, receptions, weddings and other events. Members receive a discount on the space rental fees. For further information or to join ASK, please go to www.askforarts.org.