Stepping Out

In the groove with Jae Sinnett and Zero to 60

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On Stage

Jae Sinnett’s Zero to 60 Quartet
Drumming icon-composer Jae Sinnett brings his quartet to Long Island for an exciting evening that showcases his quartet’s musicality. Appearing with Sinnett are saxophonist Ralph Bowen, part of the OTB (Out of the Blue) group on Blue Note Records; pianist Allen Farnham, who has played, written and arranged for some of the greats including Mel Torme, Liza Minnelli and Joe Lovano; and bassist Terry Burrell, one of the most versatile bassists playing today. They are the perfect complement to Sinnett’s swinging, musically soulful, rhythmically hip-shifting drumming. Joining the group is jazz pianist, composer, educator and record producer Justin Kauflin. Considered one of the most musically exciting jazz ensembles playing today, Zero to 60 combines original compositions with sophisticated arrangements of popular standards. Their playing dazzles with musical virtuosity and swings with the emotional fire, soul and commitment of well-seasoned and traveled musical veterans. Zero to 60 swings with passion, balanced with melodic continuity over advanced layers of harmonic and rhythmic textures.
Sunday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. $40. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Route 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.

In Concert

Axiom Brass
The award-winning Axiom Brass Quintet has quickly established itself as one of the major ensembles in brass chamber music. Praised for their high level of musicality and technical ability and noted for their clean, clear and precise sound, Axiom Brass has won prestigious competitions among their many accolades Now in their fourth year of residency at Adelphi University, they are presenting a wide-ranging program of works from the 16th century through to the 21 century. The program includes compositions by William Byrd, Johann Sebastian Bach, Morley Calvert and Christopher Rouse. In addition, the quintet performs two 21st century works commissioned in celebration of their 10th anniversary in 2017 — Ben Hjertmann’s “From the Morning,” and “Avian Capriccio” by Augusta Red Thomas. Internationally recognized for their groundbreaking programming, their repertoire ranges from jazz and Latin music to string quartet transcriptions, as well as original compositions for brass quintet.  Axiom Brass’ performances have captured their audiences’ hearts and imaginations, leading the ensemble to national radio and television appearances as well as concerts worldwide.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. $30. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or aupac.adelphi.edu.