Upcoming Events with Premik
Premik Performs with The Joni Project @Cahoes Music Hall
The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to Joni Mitchell, one of music’s greatest and most innovative artists. They are quite simply the finest and most musically sophisticated tribute to Joni on the scene today. Performing at the Historic Gem, The Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, NY (outside of Albany, NY) Eight Virtuosos bring Joni’s Music to a New Level, a NOT TO BE MISSED show!
A HISTORIC GEM IN THE HEART OF COHOES, NY
Since 1874, The Cohoes Music Hall has been a hub for entertainment and culture in the Spindle City. With its ornate style, brilliant acoustics and intimate house, the Music Hall is a wonderful venue in which to see a play, a concert, a dance performance, and more! With more events than ever on the calendar, the future is bright for this Cohoes landmark. Join us!
https://www.thecohoesmusichall.org/
518-434-0776
Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee Minier-Tubbs' Oneness-World Jazz Fusion @Pangea, NYC
Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee Miner-Tubbs along with their Oneness-World Jazz Fusion Band, will perform songs from their latest album Oneness-World. Band members include 3-time Emmy Nominated pianist Steve Sanberg, Neil ‘Nail’ Alexander on keyboards, Michael O’Brien on bass and Todd Isler on drums & percussion.
A unique masterpiece, Oneness-World blends elements of global, jazz fusion, Indian & Celtic influences as well as powerfully delivered Spoken Word Poetry. The songs take the listener on a sonic journey into the heart of our oneness through their complex musical exploration which delves into the mystery of existence and eternal breath of life. Within this work, an innovative, colorful musical tapestry weaves together the ancestral wisdom of our interconnectedness with our enduring creative spirit, offering a one-of-a-kind, spectacular listening experience. Premik & Margee’s album is a testament to their musical & lyrical virtuosity & extraordinary artistry.
“Unlike anything you’ve ever heard, Oneness-World delivers an eclectic sonic punch surely making it one of the most unique albums of the year.” - Roots Music Report
Premik Russell Tubbs:
Among our world’s most talented multi-instrumentalists, Premik Russell Tubbs, is a virtuoso master of soprano, tenor and alto saxophones, all genres of flutes, as well as lap steel guitar. He is renowned for his brilliance which spans all arenas from jazz fusion to traditional eastern mellifluous melodies, to his own ingenious soul-infused improvisation. Premik is a skilled innovator and prolific artist whose unique approach brings both a cosmic and spiritual vibe to the sound he projects. He has toured the world, has performed and/or recorded with Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin and The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Whitney Houston, has had 14 Carnegie Hall performances among them Sting and Trudie Styler’s Concerts for the Rainforest, Herbie Hancock, Clarence Clemons, Jean-Luc and Clara Ponty, Scarlet Rivera, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Krishna Das, Lonnie Liston Smith, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor and the list goes on.
Margee Minier-Tubbs
Producer, Writer, co-Composer, Lyricist and Vocalist for Oneness-World, is a multi-faceted bi-lingual French European/American artist with a diverse international background and prolific career. An innovative lyricist and songwriter, she holds a degree in Fashion Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology, and La Sorbonne in Paris, France, she lived and worked in 21 countries, worked as a translator in the Music Industry at MIDEM, the International Music Conference in Cannes, France, and created international fashion trend reports. In 2024, Margee and her husband Premik Russell Tubbs created Margee’s first album, a unique, new concept in children’s music, ‘Pathways’! Their musical journey together is now blossoming into new genres, including Global, Jazz Fusion, New Age & Celtic.
Premik Russell Tubbs with The Joni Project @The Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to the music of Joni Mitchell. On November 21st, they will be performing at The Boulton Center For The Perfoming Arts in Bay Shore, New York.
From the deep folk roots of her musical beginnings, Joni's music has evolved over the years to include elements of funk, rock and the full palette of harmonic colors embodied by modern jazz. Her innovative guitar tunings and brilliantly original chord progressions were paired with beautifully crafted melodies adorned by lyrics of unmatched poetic profundity to create some of the most powerfully enduring and well-loved songs of all time.
The Joni Project is fronted by remarkable Long Island based multiple-instrumentalist and songwriter Katie Pearlman on guitar & vocals, Premik Russell Tubbs on saxophone and flute, and also includes jazz and jamband mainstays Dave Berg on guitar, Dan Ehrlich on bass, Alan Lerner on drums, Mark Mancini on keyboards, Steve Finkelstein on percussion and Victoria Faiella on background vocals. Collectively, they've performed with Carlos Santana, Sting, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, as well as members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers and many others.
Together they bring fresh interpretation to Joni's legendary tunes from their many eras and genres- particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker.
What sets The Joni Project apart from other Joni Mitchell tributes?
Katie Pearlman performs the songs in Joni’s tunings. Joni invented her own way of playing the acoustic guitar by tuning the guitar many different ways to achieve the sound she is renowned for.
Premik & Margee Minier-Tubbs' Oneness-World Full Band Concert @The Towne Crier Cafe
Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee Miner-Tubbs along with their Oneness-World Jazz Fusion Band, will perform songs from their latest album Oneness-World, a unique masterpiece, which blends elements of Jazz Fusion, Global, Indian & Celtic influences as well as powerfully delivered Spoken Word Poetry.
Premik Russell Tubbs, among our world’s most talented multi-instrumentalists is a virtuoso master of soprano, tenor and alto saxophones, all genres of flutes, has toured the world, performed and/or recorded with Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin and The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Whitney Houston, Sting, Herbie Hancock, Clarence Clemons, Jean-Luc and Clara Ponty, Scarlet Rivera, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Lonnie Liston Smith, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor… the list goes on. He has performed 14 times at Carnegie Hall to sold out audiences...
Margee Minier-Tubbs: Producer, Writer, co-Composer, Lyricist and Vocalist for Oneness-World, is a multi-faceted bi-lingual French European/American artist with a diverse international background. An innovative lyricist, spoken word poet and songwriter, she holds a degree in Fashion Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology, La Sorbonne in Paris, France, worked as a translator in the Music Industry at MIDEM, the International Music Conference in Cannes, and created international fashion trend reports promoting Paris Fashion around the world.
Oneness-World Band Members include:
Zach Brock: Multi GRAMMY® Award-winning member of the contemporary jazz band Snarky Puppy.
Alex Smith: 4-Time GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist, organist, composer & arranger, keyboardist for Lady Gaga, performed with jazz greats from Tony Bennett, Louie Bellson, Terence Blanchard, Ingris Jensen, Buddy DeFranco, Stevie Wonder, Emily King, Molly Ringwald, Ashanti & more.
Steve Sandberg: 3-time EMMY Nominated pianist
Michael O’Brien: Bass
Todd Isler: drums & percussion
Patrick Carmichael: Spoken Word Poetry, The Bells
Special Guest Vocalist Cassandra Kubinski will sing Catwalk (A Stitch in Time) !
”Cassandra Kubinski is very similar to the singer/songwriters of the late 70s; she proves that the genre can still be transcendent.” - BILLY JOEL
“Unlike anything you’ve ever heard, Oneness-World delivers an eclectic sonic punch surely making it one of the most unique albums of the year.” - Roots Music Report
https://townecrier.com/events/oneness-world-band-featuring-premik-russell-tubbs-margee-miner-tubbs/
Premik Russell Tubbs joins The Luiz Simas Quartet at The Howland Center in Beacon, NY
Luiz Simas - Piano & Vocals
Premik Russell Tubbs - Sax & Flute
Itaiguara - Bass
Kerry Linder - Vocals & Percussion
The Joni Project at The Iridium in NYC
The Joni Project is quite simply the finest and most musically sophisticated tribute to Joni on the scene today. For this special show, The Joni Project celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the release of Court and Spark, performing the album in its entirety plus a selection of other Joni favorites. The band is fronted by Long Island's remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni's songs in their original open guitar tunings, and also includes jazz and jam band mainstays Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone & flute) Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), Steve Finklestein (percussion), and Victoria Faiella (backing vocals). Collectively, they've performed with members of the The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Carlos Santana, Sting, Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers, and so many others. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni's legendary tunes from their many eras and genres - particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker.
Premik with The Joni Project @The Iron Horse in Northampton, MA
The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to Joni Mitchell, one of music’s greatest and most innovative artists. The band is fronted by Long Island's remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni's songs in their original open guitar tunings; and includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), and Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute). Collectively, they've performed with members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Whitney Houston, Sting, and so many others. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni's legendary tunes from their many eras and genres - particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. But The Joni Project celebrates it all - from Both Sides Now, Big Yellow Taxi, Chelsea Morning and Help Me, to Raised on Robbery and Free Man in Paris. If you're a fan of Joni Mitchell, or if you just enjoy a great jazz/jam inspired band, this is a show you won't want to miss. "The Joni Project is quite simply the finest and most musically sophisticated tribute to Joni on the scene today!" - Jim Faith, New York concert promoter and producer of The Great South Bay Music Festival.
The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to Joni Mitchell, one of music’s greatest and most innovative artists. The band is fronted by Long Island's remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni's songs in their original open guitar tunings; and includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), and Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute).
Collectively, they've performed with members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Whitney Houston, Sting, and so many others. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni's legendary tunes from their many eras and genres - particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. But The Joni Project celebrates it all - from Both Sides Now, Big Yellow Taxi, Chelsea Morning and Help Me, to Raised on Robbery and Free Man in Paris.
If you're a fan of Joni Mitchell, or if you just enjoy a great jazz/jam inspired band, this is a show you won't want to miss. "The Joni Project is quite simply the finest and most musically sophisticated tribute to Joni on the scene today!" - Jim Faith, New York concert promoter and producer of The Great South Bay Music Festival.
The Joni Project @ The Avenel Performing Arts Center
Premik joins The Joni Project at The Avenel Performing Arts Center, a performing arts theater in Woodbridge, New Jersey on Match 7, 2026. call (732) 314-0500 for more information and tickets.
The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to Joni Mitchell, one of music’s greatest and most innovative artists. The band is fronted by Long Island's remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni's songs in their original open guitar tunings; and includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), Steve Finklestein (percussion), Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute), and Victoria Faiella (backing vocals).
Collectively, they've performed with Carlos Santana, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Sting, members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers, and so many others. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni's legendary tunes from their many eras and genres - particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. But The Joni Project celebrates it all - from Both Sides Now, Big Yellow Taxi, Chelsea Morning and Help Me, to Raised on Robbery and Free Man in Paris!
The Avenel Performing Arts Center (APAC) is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center located in Avenel, New Jersey. Funded by the Woodbridge Arts Alliance, The APAC promises to energize Avenel and surrounding communities by programming exceptional, professional theatre, music, comedy, dance and more.
Americana 250: A Multimedia Tribute to Colonial Hudson Valley Life
Kathleen Beckmann, Conductor
Jonathan Kruk, Guest Master Storyteller
Premik Tubbs, Guest Native American Flutist
Celebrate our nation’s 250th with a multimedia tribute to colonial Hudson Valley life. Programming will include Colonial Dances by Florence Price and Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and Appalachian Spring. Featured performers include Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk and Native American Flutist Premik Tubbs.
Premik Russell Tubbs is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer whose career spans more than five decades. Known for his expressive playing on saxophones, flutes, wind synthesizers, and lap steel guitar, he moves fluidly across genres—jazz, pop, world music, and ambient soundscapes—with a distinctive voice that blends technical mastery and soulful presence.
A student of Joe Allard, Ornette Coleman, and Berklee College of Music, Premik began his professional career at age 22 with John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra on the album Visions of the Emerald Beyond. He went on to perform and record with legends including Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock, Lonnie Liston Smith, Ravi Shankar, and Whitney Houston—delivering the iconic sax solo on “How Will I Know,” later named one of the greatest in pop history by The New York Times.
His collaborations span both popular and sacred music, from touring with Sting and Lady Gaga at Carnegie Hall’s Rainforest Fund concerts to producing spiritually inspired albums with Sri Chinmoy and Windham Hill artists. His own releases--Pratyavartana, Passport to HappYness, and Oneness-World—explore fusion and meditative sound.
Based in Connecticut, Premik also teaches privately and co-leads sound healing sessions with his wife Margee Minier-Tubbs. His life’s work reflects a commitment to music as both artistic expression and a path to connection and healing. Whether on stage or in the studio, Premik brings a rare depth of heart and creativity to every performance.
Jonathan Kruk born in El Paso, raised in Westchester, he grew up on tall tales and day dreams. He worked as a union laborer and watered Henry Kissinger's office plants before his calling as a professional storyteller.
Kruk holds a B.A. in English from Holy Cross College, studied creative drama at Bretton Hall College, York, England, and earned an M.A. in educational theater from New York University. He performed Ritual Urban Theater with Gabrielle Roth and has appeared on stage as Jesus, Dracula and Christopher Wren.
A full-time teaching artist he performs full time at schools, libraries and historic sites. Jonathan’s best known for his animated and courtly solo shows of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “A Christmas Carol” for Historic Hudson Valley.
He’s been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, The TODAY Show, the BBC, The Travel, History, and National Geographic Channels. His books for The History Press are; “Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley” and “Legends and Lore of the Hudson Highlands.” “The Magical Wonderful BulBul Bird," drops in Jan. 2026!
His eight recordings garnered awards from Parents Choice, and the Sons of the American Revolution. Jonathan served storyteller-in-residence for Freeport Schools, Early Stages, Inc., the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum, and now for the Archdiocese of NY Schools. His received an Exemplary Public History Award for performances on the American Revolution.
Oneness-World Summer Solstice Sound Healing Concert @The Dancing Elephant
Premik Russell Tubbs, Margee Minier-Tubbs with Heidi Breyer
TBA more event details coming soon
The Dancing Elephant - A New Art Gallery and Listening Room
in the heart of New Hope, PA - Exhibiting the breathtaking realism of Alexander Volkov Art. Original Oils on canvas, Hand Enhanced Giclees and Limited Edition Prints on Canvas
About The Dancing Elephant
There comes a moment in life when seemingly disparate events, efforts and visions come together to form a whole, like pieces of a puzzle that create a unified picture. The Dancing Elephant is the intersection of two creative paths; that of an artist and a musician. It represents the body of work of oil painter Alexander Volkov and pianist-composer Heidi Breyer. It is a gallery and performance space combined.
Owner, Heidi Breyer seeks to create a unique space for visitors to enjoy art on a daily basis and monthly musical performances through a carefully curated concert series.
About Alexander
There is mystery and longing in the heart of Alexander Volkov’s paintings. In his depictions of a mythic and timeless rural America there is a world full of change where the past meets the present, nature takes over from man, day turns into night and the seasons seem always to be sliding one into another. The power of these haunting scenes is their ability to draw the viewer into an imaginary yet familiar landscape or environment, where time moves more slowly and the distractions and irritation of modern life are unknown.
Alexander says of his work:
“There is no greater mystery to me than the conflict of light and darkness. In the way they clash and penetrate each other, there is the source of everything. Whether I paint a landscape, a still-life or a portrait, within it there is always a story of light traveling through darkness.”
In the early 1970’s Alexander began painting with oils as a high school student in St. Petersburg Russia continuing throughout his study of Physics at the Department of Leningrad State University. In 1989 he immigrated to America and in stark contrast to the cityscapes and views of the rooftops of St.Petersburg, he began painting the beauty of rural America, the place he has now regarded as home for over 30 years.
He reluctantly refers to himself as a self-taught artist saying,
“If you want to learn, you will always find someone to learn from; Be they dead or alive, great or unknown. You will learn from everything you see and hear around you – if you are willing to pay attention. Perhaps, during my formative years, I have made a lot of unnecessary mistakes, but at the same time I have had the enormous advantage of picking my own teachers”
…and they have included ; William Turner, Franz Hals, Rembrandt, Edward Hopper, Maxfield Parrish and Andrew Wyeth, Beethoven, Satie, Nabokov and Steinbeck, Einstein and Tarkovsky. They were university friends, physics professors and struggling artists. An important facet of Alexander’s subject matter is born out of collaboration with those who commission him to paint their inspiration. These relationships are unique and critical to Alexander’s artistic landscape and he finds great joy and depth in furnishing each collector with their very own vision.
Alexander lives in Frenchtown, NJ with his life partner - composer and owner of the Dancing Elephant -Heidi Breyer. They have a collective brood of 5 adult children and one adorable grandson!
Premik performs with Charu Suri at Clements Place
Rutgers IJS Presents: Charu Suri with Premik Russell Tubbs at Clements Place Jazz Presented by the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University
Experience an evening of transcendent jazz as award-winning pianist and composer Charu Suri brings her genre-defying sound to the intimate stage of Clements Place Jazz in Newark, NJ.
Charu Suri is a trailblazer in the jazz world, known for blending traditional jazz with Indian ragas, classical motifs, and global rhythms. As the first Indian-born jazz composer to premiere work at Carnegie Hall, her music is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Her ensemble delivers a rich tapestry of sound—meditative, soulful, and rhythmically compelling.
Expect original compositions from her acclaimed albums like Raga Jazz, Book of Ragas, and The New American Songbook, alongside improvisational explorations that push the boundaries of jazz tradition.
Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or curious explorer of global sounds, this performance promises a night of musical storytelling, cultural fusion, and artistic brilliance.
https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-charu-suri-at-clements-place/
Premik Russell Tubbs @The Bay Street Theatre with The Joni Project
The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to Joni Mitchell, one of music’s greatest and most innovative artists. The band is fronted by Long Island's remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni's songs in their original open guitar tunings; and includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini(keyboards), Steve Finkelstein (percussion), Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute), and Victoria Faiella (backing vocals). Collectively, they've performed with The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Carlos Santana, Sting and members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers, and so many others. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni's legendary tunes from their many eras and genres - particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. But The Joni Project celebrates it all - from Both Sides Now, Big Yellow Taxi, Chelsea Morning and Help Me, to Raised on Robbery and Free Man in Paris! "The Joni Project is quite simply the finest and most musically sophisticated tribute to Joni on the scene today!" - Jim Faith, concert promoter and producer of The Great South Bay Music Festival.
Bay Street Theater is a year-round, not-for-profit professional theater and community cultural center, which endeavors to innovate, educate, motivate, and entertain a diverse community through the performing arts. We serve as a beacon, a social and cultural gathering place, an educational resource, a center for innovation and new work development, and an ever-expanding home for a community of artists.
Kristin Hoffmann with Premik Russell Tubbs @Pangea, NYC
Ethereal Diva, Kristin Hoffmann and virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs are looking forward to performing once again at the magically intimate dinner theater, Pangea on Friday, October 17th!
Get ready to awaken your vision and illuminate your heart! Feel the haunting ethereal beauty of Twilight’s Call, a concert to inspire the soul and renew the spirit! Renowned vocalist, pianist, and song-weaver Kristin Hoffmann will be joined by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs on flute, sax, lap steel, and wind synth. Let the music entrance you into the realms of mystery and heavenly beauty.
It is highly recommended getting TICKETS IN ADVANCE as space is limited (the last concert at Pangea sold out over a week before the concert). Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door (cash only at door).
Pangea opens doors at 6PM for those who wish to get seated and order dinner and drinks in a more leisurely way before the music begins (highly recommended:-) There is a $20 food/beverage minimum per person.
Premik Russell Tubbs Joins Gerry Cruz @The BeanRunner Cafe
Premik Russell Tubbs and drummer/percussionist Todd Isler join Recording Artist, Vocalist & Percussionist, Gerry Cruz for an evening of DANCE, FUNK, SOUL, R&B, REGGAE, HIP HOP & LATIN SOUL.
Gerry Cruz brings his Neo SOULIFIED R&B and LATIN Swing band back to the Bean Runner Café. Signed to the Sony Music Latin label, Gerry released 2 albums as the premier lead vocalist behind the Salsa Pop group, F2F (Face 2 Face). His Soulful vocals and prolific percussion playing has led him to share the stage with such wonderful artists as Rachel Platten (Fight Song), Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, La India, and Morris Day & the Time.
The Gerry Cruz band covers tunes from John Legend, Prince, Maxwell, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, DAngelo, Meshell Ndegeocello, Santana, as well as their original compositions, just to name a few.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Embracing the Root Symposium and Salon
Coming together to experience art as a creative resource
OCT 2nd 2025 Symposium: 3-6pm Music & Art Salon: 7-9pm
West Park Presbyterian Church, 86th@Amsterdam
Human existence connects to the earth's living systems; The Music & Art Salon will preview highlights of ultimately, there is only one overarching ecology of the
Embracing the Root, while leading neuroscientists and
human brain and body, the trees, and the intelligent psychologists will conduct The Art & Science symposium
communication going on underground through the
expanding on the play's themes. You are welcome to
fascinating web of roots and fungi.
attend one - or both.
Embracing the Root is an interdisciplinary musical theatre work bringing these themes together with original music and songs by Carman Moore and Lotte Arnsbjerg, produced by The Art of Transformation.
Featuring:
The Art of Transformation
An independent institution founded to raise awareness of the potential of art to help vulnerable and traumatized people.
It features dazzling puppetry, visual projections, haunting music, and movement. In the story, a research scientist uses the forest as her laboratory, undergoes a mental breakdown, and discovers the connections between herself and all of nature.
Danish Center for Arts and MentalHealth
Develops art-based interventions for individuals using psychiatric services in Denmark and conducts research on the impact of art on mental health.
Leading to the 2027 New York City Premiere of Embracing the Root, The Art of Transformation presents preview Music & Art Salons and Art & Science Symposiums - next time on Thursday, October 2nd - Free and open to the public.
The Lieber Institute for Brain Development Scientific discovery in the fields of neurobiology, pharmacology, genetics, and neuroscience.
RSVP: into@taot.dk
Jameel Arts & Health Lab
Measurably improving health and wellbeing through the arts
Nature Evolutionaries
The Organization of Nature Evolutionaries creates educational opportunities in listening to and building relationships with the Living Earth.
Music and songs:
Carman Moore
Lotte Arnsbierg
Puppetry:
Puppets by Rolf Soeborg Hansen
Evi Arnsbierg Brygmann, puppeteer
Bianka Drozdik, puppeteer
Musicians:
Carman Moore: Keyboard Lotte Arnsbjerg: Vocals
Premik Russell Tubbs: Sax, flute
Visuals and Photography:
Maiken Kildegaard
Premik Performs with Charu Suri @The Grammy Museum, LA
Event by Private Invitation Only
Dave Anderson: Exploration Jazz..World, Jazz, Minimalism, Progressive... @La Zingara
Dave’s new 2025 project features his own music, joined by some of his favorite musicians /Premik Russell Tubbs, Rob Aries & Thierry Arpino.
Doors open at 6:00pm. Try to be seated by 6:30pm to have your dinner order taken. Showtime begins at 7:00pm when we transform the space into a theater.
Out of respect for the performers and other patrons, please keep talking to a whisper during the performance.
Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2, 4, 5 guests, with tables for 6, 8, 12 available upon request. Single, general admission tickets are also available. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is $15.00 - $25.00 Per Person, Ticket prices may be higher for special performances. Having problems with the ticketing system? Call 203-247-4273
Parking: Please park in LaZingara's lot or on Greenwood Ave. or School Street. Please avoid parking in P.T. Barnum Square.
Check out the band:
Dave Anderson - Bass (Smokey Robinson, Michael McDonald, James Ingram)
Dave is excited to bring a new edition of his own creative vision to life, offering both old and new compositions that meld World Music, 60’s/70’s jazz, Minimalism, and Progressive Rock into a kaleidoscope of soundscapes and grooves. For more information about the project, as well as itinerary, bio, discography, and more: daveandersonbass.com
Bassist Dave Anderson brings an all-new group to La Zingara for his debut as a leader here, after years of appearances at the venue with The Jones Factor, Tim DeHuff, Arthur Lipner, and others. Dave is widely known as the top freelance bassist in CT, and one of the top players in the greater NY area, having performed for many years with the likes of Art Garfunkel, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Smokey Robinson, Michael McDonald, James Ingram, Rory Block, Kate Taylor and numerous others in pop/rock/ R&B – as well as jazz artists like Bill Evans, Chieli Minucci, Hiram Bullock, Andy Snitzer, Nelson Rangell, Marion Meadows, Jeff Kashiwa, Joe Beck, Regina Carter and a raft of others. Additionally, he’s appeared on over 100 records as a studio session musician, performed in two Broadway shows, and toured the world, taking the stage in over 35 countries. Dave’s new project for 2025 is a presentation of his own music, joined by some of his favorite musicians. With his busy schedule as a hired gun for others over the years, Dave managed to make time to offer his own jazz/fusion unit, The Dave Anderson Group (1998-2016), and The New Dinosaurs, a trumpet-based electronic/tribal/improv power trio (2011-2019). Now, he’s excited to bring a new edition of his own creative vision to life, offering both old and new compositions that meld World Music, 60’s/70’s jazz, Minimalism, and Progressive Rock into a kaleidoscope of soundscapes and grooves. For more information about the project, as well as itinerary, bio, discography, and more: daveandersonbass.com.
Premik Russell Tubbs - Woordwinds (Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock)
Among our world’s most talented multi-instrumentalists, Premik Russell Tubbs, is a virtuoso master of soprano, tenor and alto saxophones, all genres of flutes, as well as lap steel guitar. He is renowned for his brilliance which spans all arenas from jazz fusion to traditional eastern mellifluous melodies, to his own ingenious soul-infused improvisation. Premik is a skilled innovator and prolific artist whose unique approach brings both a cosmic and spiritual vibe to the sound he projects.
In his early years, Premik was greatly influenced by and had the privilege of studying with saxophonists Joe Allard and Ornette Coleman. He is a composer, recording artist, producer, and instructor whose distinctive career has been flourishing for five decades.
He has toured the world, has performed and/or recorded with Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin and The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Whitney Houston, Regina Belle, Sting and Trudy Styler’s Concerts for the Rainforest at Carnegie Hall, Herbie Hancock, Clarence Clemons, Jean-Luc and Clara Ponty, Scarlet Rivera, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Krishna Das, Lonnie Liston Smith, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor and the list goes on.
Rob Aries - Pianist (Average White Band, Bill Evans, Liza Minelli) Rob Aries toured and recorded with artists such as guitarist John Scofield, the "world jazz" group Special EFX, R&B band Change, saxophonist Bill Evans, Brazilian pianist Eliane Elias, and singers Liza Minnelli, Melba Moore, and Freddie Jackson. He also produced and co-wrote several songs on saxophonist Donald Harrison's CTI release "The Power of Cool", and played and composed for the late saxophonist Cornelius Bumpus’s CD "Known Fact" on Palmetto Records. Rob currently tours with the Average White Band.
Thierry Arpino - Drums (jean Luc Ponty, Lisa Fischer, John Tropea) Thierry was born in Paris in 1961. His father, André, put him in front of drums and percussion at the age of three. He later continued, studying percussion, piano and harmony at the Conservatoire National de St Maur, then in Boston, Massachusetts, at the prestigious Berklee School of Music.
From Jazz to Rock, from Techno even to Latin Jazz, and from African rhythms to World Music, Thierry Arpino has played it all, and has known how to play it all. How to choose from his career? We have seen him alongside Jean-Luc Ponty, Philippe Saisse, and so many others, in the trios of Joe Beck, Dave Anderson or Burr Johnson, playing with Bill Evans, Ray Gomez or Angelique Kidjo, going on stage alongside Chico Buarque, Charles Aznavour, Daniel Mille, Eddy Louiss or Andy West – recording film soundtracks for Michel Legrand, François Robert or Vladimir Cosma – or records for Joe Beck, Alain Debiossat, Jean-Luc Ponty, Joel Favrot, Marc Bethoumieux, Sarclo, Manu Dibango, Daniel Mille etc…
Premik joins Steve Gorn & The Meraki Trio @The Towne Crier Cafe
The Meraki Trio is a new collaboration between renowned genre-bending musicians Scott Petito, Mino Cinelu, and Steve Gorn. Together they take listeners on a journey through ancient and modern music that is meditative yet buoyant, experimental yet familiar combining trance, world beat, jazz and folk traditions.
About the musicians:
Mino Cinelu (percussion, vocals, guitar)
Mino has performed with a who’s who of international jazz, world, and pop stars since the late ’70s including Miles Davis, Sting, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Tracy Chapman, Peter Gabriel, Stevie Wonder, Lou Reed, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Vicente Amigo, Dizzy Gillespie, Pat Metheny, Branford Marsalis, Pino Daniele, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Salif Keita. Mino draws on a legacy of sound and space that inform his work while staying current and modern.
Scott Petito (bass, guitars and electronic manipulations)
Scott is an award-winning composer, producer and engineer. He is a gifted bassist and multi-instrumentalist who has performed on hundreds of recordings in many musical styles. Scott has become particularly well known for his work in the folk and jazz genres, working with such musicians as James Taylor, Pete Seeger, The Band, Keith Richards, Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Michael Franks, John Scofield, Dave Brubeck and many more. His solo recordings, “Rainbow Gravity” and “Many Worlds,” have been called contemporary jazz masterpieces. Scott is also a sought-after producer and engineer and works from artists around the world.
Steve Gorn (bansuri flutes, clarinet and soprano sax)
Grammy winner and five-time Grammy nominee, Steve Gorn is creating a new idiom, a music that combines the essence of classical Indian tradition with a contemporary world music sensibility. The strength of his music arises from a virtuoso mastery, generating a vibrant fusion, alive and accessible to western ears. From Indian classical music to world music and jazz projects with Paul Simon, Jack DeJohnette, Paul Winter and others, Steve infuses great mastery with a haunting, lyrical sweetness to bring the healing breath of the sacred to our demanding contemporary lives.
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Neil Alexander & NAIL w/Special Guest, Premik Russell Tubbs @Quinn's
Keyboardist Neil ‘Nail’ Alexander returns to the Quinn’s stage with NAIL. Brian Mooney (basses), Nadav Snir-Zelniker (drums) and Neil (keyboards) will be performing their own variety of Jazz, Funk, Fusion and World music originals for a night of high test grooving, swinging, and burning. World renowned reed man Premik Russell Tubbs (Carlos Santana, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Narada Micheal Walden) stops by for a special guest spot. 8:30 pm start and no cover.
Charu Suri Live @Pangea with Premik Russell Tubbs and Cassandra Kubinski
Stunning Show to be held at PANGEA in New York on Saturday August 9, at 7 p.m. as part of the Incubator Festival! Listen to Charu Suri’s newest album SHAYAN live and more, featuring guest artists Premik Russell Tubbs and Cassandra Kubinski
The Joni Project at Jonathan's in Ogunquit, Maine
92 Bourne Ln, Ogunquit, ME, United States, Maine
(207) 646-4777
Oneness-World Album Release Concert @The BeanRunner Café
Come join Premik’s Oneness-World Global/Jazz Fusion Band for a Sensational evening celebrating the Spectacular Music of their New Album ‘Oneness World’! The album has just been released on all streaming platforms worldwide, all songs co-composed by Premik and his wife, Margee Minier-Tubbs.
Premik Russell Tubbs - Sax, Flutes & EWI
Margee Minier-Tubbs - Vocals
Steve Sandberg - Piano
Neil ‘Nail’ Alexander on Keyboards
Todd Isler - Drums & Percussion
Michael O’Brien on Bass
Summer Serenity Satsang
Satsang means coming together in a gathering of spiritual friends, to not only nurture our hearts, but to also keep raising our vibrations higher to stay afloat in the times we are in.
Join Sita, Premik, Andrew and Lydia for this summer afternoon of quieting the mind through chanting mantras, spiritual songs framed by eclectic sacred music and expect to readily drop into the serenity of a peaceful heart.
All are welcome.
Summer is a busy time so we ask that you please register in advance by 7/25 so we can plan this special time with you.
$20 prepaid/$25 cash at door is space is still available.
Premik's 11th Performance at Carnegie Hall with Virtuoso Pianist Charu Suri
Premik Russell Tubbs's 11th Carnegie Hall performance will be this July 25th, performing with the stunningly brilliant virtuoso pianist Charu Suriwho combines traditional Indian Ragas with Jazz, creating a truly unique sound blending East & West!
A Not-To-Be-Missed, sure to be SPECTACULAR show!!!
Tickets are now on sale for Carnegie Hall July 25th and the world premiere of SHAYAN, Charu Suri’s soon to be released album. It will be an opportunity to come together and celebrate this special journey of healing and oneness through her exquisite music!
Featuring Premik Russell Tubbs, Tess Remy-Schumacher, Anita Lerche, Lisa Marie Simmons, and many more amazing talent including guest artist Tommy Gravino.
Join us for a special night in New York City!
https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/07/25/Charu-Suri-The-Art-of-Raga-Jazz--American-Songbook-0800PM
The Joni Project Presents Wood'vestock
Premik Russell Tubbs performs with The Joni Project for this very special event at The Argyle Theatre in Babylon, New York!
How many of us have thought about all the artists we love who didn't perform at The Woodstock Festival? For this very special show, The Joni Project has gathered together some of their favorite musician friends from Long Island to join them in presenting what promises to be a unique and exciting show: "Wood'vestock" - celebrating some of the artists who didn't make it to The Woodstock Festival.
The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to Joni Mitchell, one of music’s greatest and most innovative artists. The band is fronted by Long Island's remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni's songs in their original open guitar tunings; and includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini(keyboards), Steve Finkelstein (percussion), Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute), and Victoria Faiella (backing vocals). Collectively, they've performed with The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Carlos Santana, Sting and members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers, and so many others. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni's legendary tunes from their many eras and genres - particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. But The Joni Project celebrates it all - from Both Sides Now, Big Yellow Taxi, Chelsea Morning and Help Me, to Raised on Robbery and Free Man in Paris! "The Joni Project is quite simply the finest and most musically sophisticated tribute to Joni on the scene today!" - Jim Faith, concert promoter and producer of The Great South Bay Music Festival
The Special Guests:
Dave Diamond (The Dave Diamond Band) performing The Beatles
Jeff Mattson (Dark Star Orchestra) performing Bob DylanKenny Forgione (Wonderous Stories) performing Moody Blues
Godfrey Townsend (The Yardbirds) performing Eric Clapton
Mike Katzman (Friends of the Brothers) & Amy Stahlin (Stella Blues Band) performing Simon & Garfunkel
Fred Goldring performing James Taylor
American Raga Band Live @The Strauss Studio
American Raga Band artfully blend the rich traditions of Indian classical music with the spontaneity of jazz improvisation, creating a unique and engaging musical experience. The ensemble delves into the intricate nuances of Indian ragas and rhythms, crafting sounds that captivate and intrigue audiences.
Their repertoire features a diverse mix, including traditional chants, dynamic solfège renditions in various ragas, and subtle influences reminiscent of Norah Jones' soulful touch. Adding to their versatility, the band brings fresh interpretations to beloved classics from The Beatles and Bollywood, infusing each piece with a distinctive creative energy.
Seema Kasthuri and her band featuring Todd Mosby on guitar, Premik Russel Tubbs on flute and Prasanna Kasthuri on Indian percussions continue to push musical boundaries, offering performances that resonate with both authenticity and innovation.
https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/kpac-american-raga-band
Premik Russell Tubbs's Oneness-World Global Jazz Fusion Concert at The BeanRunner in Peekskill, NY
Come join Premik’s Oneness-World Global Jazz Fusion Band in an evening of Triple Celebration! 1) Virtuoso Pianist Steve Sandberg’s milestone birthday 2) the Summer Solstice! 3) Our Spectacular New Album Release Announced with several of the new songs featured!
Premik Russell Tubbs - Sax, Flutes & EWI
Steve Sandberg - Piano
Todd Isler - Drums & Percussion
Pete Swanson will sub for Michael O’Brien on Bass
Premik Performs at The Summer Solstice Celebration with Crystal Cymbalogy
https://marktwainlibrary.org/.../summer-solstice.../
Join us for a magical evening as we welcome the arrival of summer with a very special Summer Solstice Celebration, outside on the Library’s beautiful new loggia, surrounded by the natural beauty of Redding and the Saugatuck River.
This celebration features an evening of music, meditation, ritual and sound healing by Crystal Cymbalogy, a collective of extraordinary musicians who blend global rhythms, sacred sound, and improvised ritual to create a concert experience like no other.
About the Experience:
This concert is more than music — it’s a ritual for healing and reconnection. The evening will begin with gentle movement to release what no longer serves us, followed by an improvised concert that draws on the innate wisdom of the natural world and the collective field we create together. Expect to end the night grounded, renewed, and cradled by immersive sound.
Please Note:
Concert will run from 7:00 to 8:30. A reception will immediately follow the concert.
Come dressed to celebrate the season!
Chairs will be provided, blankets are welcome.
In case of inclement weather the concert will be moved indoors.
Children are welcome to attend, but need to be closely monitored because there will be a small fire bowl at the celebration
Meet the Artists:
Cynthia Quintanal weaves a lifetime of musical exploration — from church choirs to punk, folk, chant, and ambient improvisation — with her work as a healer, sound therapist, and teacher of traditional medicine. She brings deep wisdom in voice, sound healing, Reiki, and energy work to her performances.
Rick Quintanal, with seven decades of professional musicianship across genres from Jazz to Rock and New Orleans Funk, he brings rare musical insight and heart-centered rhythm to every gathering. He has toured and recorded with Don Ellis, Kenny Rankin and Jorge Santana’s Malo.
John Marshall is a master percussionist whose global repertoire includes the rhythms of the Middle East, India, West Africa, and beyond. His work has been featured on NPR, PBS, BBC, and he has worked and toured with artists like Paul Winter, Krishna Das, and Glen Velez.
Premik Russell Tubbs is a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist whose career spans collaborations with Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston, Herbie Hancock, Lady Gaga, and Ravi Shankar. His cosmic, soul-infused sound brings both technical brilliance and spiritual depth.
Synergy Dance Collective Presents Water Like This/Water Like That
Premik joins the Synergy Dance Collective NY at Dixon Place for WATER LIKE THIS ... WATER LIKE THAT on Wednesday, June 11th 7:30pm. They are sharing the Fast Forward program "OUR PLANET" with garet.co!!
TICKETS & INFO: https://dixonplace.org/performances/fast-forward-6-11-25/
Use promo code FF2025 for $16 tickets!
DANCE ARTISTS: Samantha Barnes, Brandon Guzman, Lauren Hiraldo, Katie Kennedy, William Nelson & Zavie Ward
LIVE MUSICIANS: Premik Russell Tubbs, Steven Finkelstein & Arta Jēkabsone
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS: Steven Finkelstein, Arta Jēkabsone & Edgar Mills
VIDEO PROJECTIONS: Nancy Brier & Richard Ginsburg
CHOREOGRAPHY: Nancy Brier in collaboration with the Artists performing/assisting/understudying this work present and past.
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Alexanna Brier Aly Rose Brier & Rafael X
Through dance, video projections, live and recorded music and spoken word, this work explores the natural beauty, torrential power and healing properties of water and the impact the climate crisis and worldwide environmental issues have had on water and the inequity of how it affects life on our planet.
SPECIAL THANKS: Valerie Green/Dance Entropy & Green Space for supporting the development of this work for October 2024's Take Root, Dany Holdstein & Dany Holdstein Two Worlds Dance & Fitness for the Dance Artist Residency, Edgar Mills for the perfect River/Whirlpool composition and, especially, Creative Performances & Dixon Place for inviting us to perform this developing work-in-progress in Fast Forward!!
Synergy Dance Collective NY presents their Summer Celebration of the Arts at Cedarmere with Premik Russell Tubbs
Choreography: Nancy Brier
Music Director: Douglas Baldwin
Synergy Dance Collective NY presents their 4th Annual Summer Celebration of the Arts, CLIMATE OF HOPE, at Cedarmere Estate!
Some of the artists joining the event this year are dancers Summer Warwick, Melissa Norman, Lauren Hiraldo, Steven Orrego Upegui, Delilah Gamson Levy and Tiffany Canner and musicians Steven Finkelstein, Douglas Baldwin, Edgar Mills, Premik Russell Tubbs, Arta Jēkabsone, Carl Safina, Noriko Mendez and more!
Enjoy the Beautiful Grounds & Scenic Views of Hempstead Harbor during an afternoon of Contemporary Dance, Live Music, Spoken Word, Sculpture, at Cedarmere Estate, Roslyn Harbor, LI, New York
Ustad Kamal Sabri, Sarangi Master, performs with Premik Russell Tubbs
Save The Date - Special New York City Concert - TBA
Premik Performs with Matt Fass, Mattavi, at Ananda Ashram
Premik Russell Tubbs performs with Matt Fass at the Blue Sky Kirtan Festival, a weekend of sacred music, yoga and community connection at Ananda Ashram this Memorial Day weekend!
Celebrate devotion, unity, and the power of sacred music in a vibrant gathering of singing, chanting, dancing, yoga, and deep community connection.
Whether you’re a longtime member of the Ashram Kirtan community or new to this joyful practice, this weekend offers a space to connect, celebrate, and uplift—honoring the timeless teachings of our Guru while supporting the Ashram’s mission.
We look forward to sharing this heart-opening experience with you! Register at: https://www.anandaashram.org/Blue-Sky-Kirtan-Festival-05...
Full Weekend Pass – $200
Two-Day Weekend Pass – $150
Single Day Pass:
Saturday or Sunday – $75
Friday – $50
(Passes include meals, all activities and Kirtan Concerts)
Kirtan Concert Walk-Ins afternoon or evening – $20 donation
Lodging:
Lodging is not included in the festival pass. After registering for the festival, you’ll receive an email with a link to book your overnight stay, and a $25 discount code for a double accommodation.
Camping: Up to 4 people per tent; each person needs a festival pass. Call the office to register for camping 845-782-5575
Children's festival pass - under 12 are free, 13-17 $50, 18 and above full price. No unaccompanied minors. Call the office to register with children
Blue Sky Kirtan Festival w/Mirabai Moon
Premik will perform at The Blue Sky Kirtan Festival with Mirabai Moon at the beautiful Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY on Memorial Day weekend!
Tickets at https://www.anandaashram.org/Blue-Sky-Kirtan-Festival-05...
Celebrate devotion, unity, and the power of sacred music in a vibrant gathering of singing, chanting, dancing, yoga, and deep community connection.
Whether you’re a longtime member of the Ashram Kirtan community or new to this joyful practice, this weekend offers a space to connect, celebrate, and uplift—honoring the timeless teachings of our Guru while supporting the Ashram’s mission.
We look forward to sharing this heart-opening experience with you! Register at: https://www.anandaashram.org/Blue-Sky-Kirtan-Festival-05...
Full Weekend Pass – $200
Two-Day Weekend Pass – $150
Single Day Pass:
Saturday or Sunday – $75
Friday – $50
(Passes include meals, all activities and Kirtan Concerts)
Kirtan Concert Walk-Ins afternoon or evening – $20 donation
Lodging:
Lodging is not included in the festival pass. After registering for the festival, you’ll receive an email with a link to book your overnight stay, and a $25 discount code for a double accommodation.
Camping: Up to 4 people per tent; each person needs a festival pass. Call the office to register for camping 845-782-5575
Children's festival pass - under 12 are free, 13-17 $50, 18 and above full price. No unaccompanied minors. Call the office to register with children
Embracing The Root with Carman Moore and Lotte Arnsbjerg
EMBRACING THE ROOT is a nature-oriented modern opera involving music, drama, puppetry, dance,and animation.
The project is an initiative by New York composer/keyboardist Carman Moore and Danish actress/vocalist/ lyricist Lotte Arnsbjerg with Premik Russell Tubbs on flute, alto flute and soprano sax, is based on new scientific discoveries about the intellengence of nature - especially how plants communicate, sense and bring aid to each other for survival and ongoing life.
The story addresses how all life on our planet is connected and how human kind stands to learn so much from the new knowledge about trees, roots, fungi, mycelium. The narrative concerns a research scientist (named Peace) who is dominated by fear of death and loss of control…
The Joni Project with Premik Russell Tubbs @The City Winery
The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to the music of Joni Mitchell.
From the deep folk roots of her musical beginnings, Joni’s music has evolved over the years to include elements of funk, rock and the full palette of harmonic colors embodied by modern jazz. Her innovative guitar tunings and brilliantly original chord progressions were paired with beautifully crafted melodies adorned by lyrics of unmatched poetic profundity to create some of the most powerfully enduring and well-loved songs of all time.
The Joni Project is fronted by remarkable Long Island based multiple-instrumentalist and songwriter Katie Pearlman on guitar & vocals and also includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg on guitar, Dan Ehrlich on bass, Alan Lerner on drums, Mark Mancini on keyboards, Steve Finkelstein on percussion, Premik Russell Tubbs on saxophone and flute, and Victoria Faiella on background vocals. Collectively, they’ve performed with Carlos Santana, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Sting, Whitney Houston, James Taylor, members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers and many others.
Together they bring fresh interpretation to Joni’s legendary tunes from their many eras and genres- particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker.
Duo with Pianist Luiz Simas outdoors in Bryant Park, NYC
Premik will perform in an outdoor concert with Rio-born Brazilian composer/singer/pianist Luiz Simas who has been living in New York since ‘89. Luis has led original groups in festivals and clubs in the US, in Europe and in Brazil. Luiz's voice and music have warmed major venues including Birdland Jazz club, the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Room and the Iridium in New York, the Gamle Logen Hall in Oslo, the Pheasantry in London, the Phillarmonia Hall in Odessa and Sala Cecilia Meirelles in Rio.
His repertoire includes his own infectious original tunes and improvisations, as well as his own brilliant arrangements of beloved Brazilian music standards by Jobim, Caetano Veloso, Hermeto Paschoal, Gilberto Gil, Dorival Caymmi and others.
Premik Russell Tubbs' Oneness-World Jazz Fusion @La Zingara
Premik Russell Tubbs brings his Oneness-World Jazz Fusion Quartet to Bethel Jazz at La Zingara! Premik, world renown multi-instrumentalist plays saxophones & flutes. Joining him:
On piano, Emmy-nominated pianist/composer/raconteur Steve Sandberg mashes up classical music, world music and jazz with the excitement of virtuosic improvisation and stories fueled by a lifetime of adventure on the international music scene.
On bass, award winning bassist, Michael O'Brien. Composer. Educator Michael O'Brien studied bass under Anthony Cox, and West African and Haitian percussion under Marc Anderson. Michael has been performing and composing for over a decade with such notables as Gene Pitney, Dave King, Jeff Kashiwa, Todd Reynolds, Wessel Anderson, David Binney, The Jazz Mandolin Project, Joel Harrison, Marty Haugin, Peter Ostroushko, Christian Howes, John Van Ohlen, Hod O'Brien, Stephanie Nakasian, Dan Weiss, Marc Giuliana, Roseanna Vitro, Daniel Kelly, Marc Anderson, Mary Ellen Childs, Bruce Henry, Laura Caviani, Electropolis, Clay Moore, Daniel Alexander Jones, J. Otis Powell!, Connie Evingson, and Prudence Johnson. His compositions are performed by the acclaimed string quartet Ethel, the Clay Moore trio, the Kelly Rossum Quintet, Electropolis, the April Sellers Dance Collective, and Karen Lyu and Global Jazz, and the list goes on!
On drums & percussion, Todd Isler. Drummer, percussionist, teacher, and author Todd “t.ice” Isler has toured and studied around the globe, soaking up the flavors of Africa, India, Brazil, Japan, and much of Europe, weaving them into his extensive Jazz and Funk background, creating a singular style. He was a winner of the Jazziz Percussion on Fire Award, and the Disc Makers Unsigned Band contest.
Todd has released 5 albums as a leader, two solo albums and three with International Orange. He has played or recorded across genres with musicians including Joe Lovano, Ivan Neville, Mike Gordon, Betty Buckley, Al Kooper, Melvin Sparks, Francis Mbappe, Bakithi Kumalo, Dave Liebman, Steve Turre, Jack McDuff, David Krakauer, and many others. He’s also the author of the critically acclaimed book, “You Can Ta Ka Di Mi This”, which incorporates the South Indian rhythm system to ground and expand one’s beat, now in its second printing. He has utilized these concepts for master classes at The Collective in NYC, NYU, San Fransisco St., and in Rio de Janeiro, and Brasilia, Brazil.
*This event is slated to sell out so it is advised to make your reservations early for guaranteed seating!
Stéphane Wrembel w/Special Guest Premik Russell Tubbs @Symphony Space NYC
Premik Russell Tubbs joins Stephane along with other world class musicians, as he invites you to an intimate evening of music, wine and community at the Thalia Bar at Symphony Space on Tuesday, March 25th to support his Django à Gogo Music Festival & Guitar Camp.
Since 2003, this annual festival celebrating the unparalleled musical legacy of jazz guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt has united some of the world's most exceptional musicians to honor the timeless essence of Sinti guitar style. Django à Gogo brings together world-class musicians from France, Canada, the U.S., and beyond for four unique concerts, reinterpreting and evolving Reinhardt’s repertoire through improvisation and cross-cultural collaboration. Django á Gogo also offers a "Guitar Camp," a 5-day immersive series of workshops, instructional classes, and jam sessions led by Stephane and the esteemed performers at the festival.
Given the remarkable nature of Django à Gogo—and the significant costs of bringing the world’s greatest European players to the stage—financial support is essential. Funds raised will help cover costs such as artist visas, plane tickets, hotels and venue rentals, ensuring Django à Gogo delivers at the highest level of exceptionalism.
At this gallant event, the evening’s music will transport you with a rich blend of Impressionist melodies, traditional French musette, classic Gypsy tunes, and Django Reinhardt’s signature fiery swing—infused with hints of Tango, Jobim, and New Orleans flair.
As a special thank-you, attendees will receive an exclusive, limited-edition recording, available only at this event.
Tickets are $200 plus fees and very limited so secure your spot now.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.
Crystal Cymbalogy Spring Equinox Concert
Premik Russell Tubbs will be joining Cynthia Kolankowski, Rick Quintanal and John Marshall for an epic Crystal Cymbalogy Spring Equinox Concert at Open Sky Yoga Barn in the woods of Redding, Connecticut.