The Ken Dircks Trio

The Ken Dircks Trio returns to Alvin & Friends on Saturday, March 21st. The Ken Dircks Trio performs jazz standards in their purest form; it also experiments with new interpretations of old tunes and infuses jazz into popular music. Band members include:

Nicole Alifante: (Vocals) sang back up for the Paul Ruderman Band before he was signed by Atlantic Records. She then worked as a songwriter and actress before starting her own LLC, Good Elephant Entertainment, Her first solo album, LA LA LA is available on itunes and she is currently writing a play with songs with Stephanie Stowe.

Ken Dircks: (Bass) Has conceived and played with many local bands including Suzy’s Garage, Bad Dads and The Chrissy G Project. Ken’s roots in hard rock, punk and ska add to the unique energy of the trio.

Paul Huang: (Piano) Has been playing jazz piano for about 40 years. Spends most of his time trying to stay out of trouble. Is usually unsuccessful.

Steph Chinn: (Trumpet) He is in his 26th year of teaching elementary choral and general music in the Mamaroneck Schools. Originally from the SF Bay Area. He attended Berklee College of music for undergrad and he has an MFA in jazz performance from SUNY Purchase.

No cover charge but tables are reserved for diners and there is a two drink minimum at the bar.