MUSIC

SPRING 2023

Part of the Alvin & Friends experience is great live music to complement our fantastic food, and we have been proud to present a roster of truly outstanding musicians over the years, as well as our popular Sunday Jazz Brunch. We missed our musicians during the COVID pandemic, and we are delighted to be bringing live music back to Alvin & Friends. Please note: When we have live music we will be adding a music charge of $3 per person to cover the cost so we can pay these fine musicians.

Among our “regulars” are:

The Leslie Pintchik Trio

Fan-favorite Leslie Pintchik Trio features pianist/composer Leslie Pintchik, bassist Scott

Hardy and drummer Michael Sarin. Pintchik’s recent CD—You Eat My Food, You Drink My Wine, You Steal My Girl!—reached number 4 in the country for radio spins on JazzWeek, and also remained in the top 10 for five weeks. And two tracks from Pintchik’s CDs were included in the soundtrack of the newly released Orson Welles movie The Other Side of the Wind. Here’s a link to the trio’s live performance of Pintchik’s tune “There You Go”: https://youtu.be/3c31R1xk_8M

“…a composer of emotional depth and effortless lyricism… her tunes are subtle, intriguing and seductive…” — DownBeat

“A crafty, lyrically minded improviser and a compelling composer…” — The New Yorker

“Leslie Pintchik creates a rich palette of music that is discerning, unexpected and always inviting” — NYC Jazz Record

The Victor LaGamma Trio

The Victor LaGamma Trio returns to Alvin & Friends on the first Friday each month, performing a mix of original compositions and newly arranged standards from the American song book. Victor La Gamma has been performing in the New York and Westchester areas for the last 35 years. His recent CD release, ‘Bits and Pieces’, incorporates many styles of jazz composition and performance and includes his son, bassist Dylan La Gamma, who is a jazz ensemble director at Fordham Prep and plays with a variety of ensembles in the area.

The Brazilwood Trio

The Brazilwood Trio, led by bassist Geoffrey Morrow, presents jazzy arrangements of familiar and lesser known songs by the great Brazilian composers of the bossa nova era, including Antôio Carlos Jobim, Ivan Lins and Djavan. The beautiful melodies, cool bossa nova grooves and energetic sambas are sure to elevate your mood. Along with Geoff on bass, this performance features Tim Bayless on piano, Joey ‘B’ on drums, cymbals and percussion and guest vocalist Barbara Lewin. Please visit the Brazilwood Music youtube page to hear some of their music. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChkmjA9iUMTglXQmnMrPb3w

Dinah Vero

Jazz pianist Dinah Vero plays jazz, r & b, and classics from the American Songbook. Dinah, a native of the island of Martinique, is a music teacher at the French-American School of New York in Larchmont and an Alvin & Friends fan favorite!

Note to musicians: Thanks in advance for your interest. To inquire about playing at Alvin & Friends please email info@alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com and put Attention: Theresa in the subject line. Due to the large volume of submissions we receive and the limited performance slots available we cannot guarantee a prompt response to your inquiries but we do appreciate hearing from you.

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