Event

Jazz at Atlas Presents: Matt Lavelle and The 12 Houses Orchestra

"Matt Lavelle is one of the bright lights in today's avant-garde jazz scene, his trumpet and clarinet exploding with passionate spirit and unwavering intent."

Florence Wetzel, All About Jazz

Jazz at Atlas is proud to present the first big band as part of its live music series, the fiery artistry and lionhearted bravado of Matt Lavelle and The 12 Houses Orchestra. This daring ensemble features many leading lights of the most forward-thinking wing of NYC jazz, boasting some of the most eclectic instrumentation of any big band playing today. This performance will also mark the first appearance in the Orchestra by the acclaimed violinist and long-time member of the legendary Cecil Taylor Unit, Ramsey Ameen. For their Jazz at Atlas concert, the 12 Houses Orchestra lineup will include:

Matt Lavelle: compositions, conduction, trumpet, alto clarinet
Ramsey Ameen: violin
Sweet Lee Odom: alto and soprano saxophones, clarinet
Charles Waters: alto saxophone, clarinet
Ras Moshe: tenor and soprano saxophones, percussion
Linda Sikhakhane: tenor saxophone
Art Baron: trombone
Mary Cherney: flute
Jack DeSalvo: guitar
Chris Forbes piano
Anais Maviel: vocals
Ar'Braf-Brafmatic: rapping
Mark Hagen: bass
Jeremy Carlstedt: drums