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Big Joe Burrell Day

Red Baraat, James Harvey’s Jazilla, Brian McCarthy Quartet

  • Saturday, June 4
  • City Hall Park
  • 12 Noon
  • FREE

Spend a splendid day in the park to honor the godfather of Burlington’s music scene – Big Joe Burrell!

Relish in Red Baraat’s exhilarating mélange of North Indian, funk, go-go, Latin and jazz rhythms as the New York-based group enchants the park with their joyous sound and magnetic stage celebration. Catch Red Baraat during Long Trail Live on 6/3!

Sunny Jain, dhol/MC; Rohin Khemani, percussion; Aaron McLendon, drumset; Arun Luthra, soprano sax; Mike Bomwell, baritone sax; Sonny Singh, trumpet; MiWi La Lupa, bass trumpet; Ernest Stuart, trombone; John Altieri, sousaphone

Dig your heels in deep as James Harvey’s Jazzilla deftly lays classic melody and high-flying improvisation over deep, hard-edged funk grooves.

James Harvey, keyboards; Jennifer Hartswick, trumpet; Robinson Morse, bass; Nicholas Cassarino, guitar; Dave Diamond, guitar; Dan Ryan, drums

Savor the afternoon in style courtesy of the Brian McCarthy Quartet. Hot off the release of his critically acclaimed album, the saxophonist, arranger, composer and staple of the Vermont music scene furnishes a first-rate taste of his versatile repertoire.

Brian McCarthy, saxophone; Tom Cleary, piano; John Rivers, bass; Jeff Salisbury, drums

Produced by the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in association with Burlington City Arts

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