Reimagining The American Songbook with Jazz Guitarist Abe Ovadia

Enjoy the sounds of Abe Ovadia and Michael Feinberg as they reimagine The American Songbook. From John Coltrane to Santana, this is a show to be enjoyed by all music lovers. The duo has performed together since 2009, and you will be sure to hear some high-energy, improvisational interplay.

Having emerged as one of the preeminent guitarists on the New York City jazz scene, according to Times Square New York City "you can always count on him [Ovadia] to happily claim the responsibility of playing some world-class jazz." 

Abe Ovadia holds a bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music, and a master’s from New York University’s highly acclaimed jazz performance program. He is also the recipient of the Best Guitarist of 2016 Award from Hot House Jazz Magazine. Prepare to be serenaded.

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Sunday, March 6, 2022 | Doors open at 7:00 PM

Show begins at 7:30 PM; 90-minutes with an intermission

Tickets are available for $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $22 for preferred seating  (sliding-scale price available)

ARTIST BIO

ABE OVADIA (GUITAR)

Predominant voices in the industry have recognized Abe's contribution to today's jazz scene. Soon after his New York City arrival in 2009, Jeff Levenson of Warner Bros. Records honored Abe as a "Promising Artist of the 21st Century." He has a unique identity on the instrument and as a bandleader, featuring innovative and emotionally-charged energy that is unrelenting. He has been described as “a musician with heart and soul, who puts his beautiful sound at the service of emotion,” by world-renowned pianist Jean-Michel Pilc. Abe is also equally as passionate about music education as he is about jazz. He has conducted jazz assemblies for thousands of children in public schools throughout the country.

MICHAEL FEINBERG BIO (ACOUSTIC BASS)

Hailed as a "musical prodigy turned evil genius" (spinner) bassist Michael Feinberg has quickly "become one of the premier young artists on the New York scene" (Jazz Inside Magazine). Raised in Atlanta, Ga. Feinberg began his music career on the bandstand as a member of Grammy-nominated trumpeter Russell Gunn’s quartet. Performing every week at Churchill Grounds, 18-year-old Feinberg held the bass chair for 6 months until he left for the University of Miami. As a sophomore at UM, Michael recorded his debut record “Harajuku" which helped him to earn a residency at Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

Feinberg is the recipient of Louis Armstrong Foundation Grant 2020, Chamber Music America Grant 2020, resident of the Bethany Arts Collective 2021, winner of the Six String Theory Rhythm Section Contest 2012, recipient of 2010 Downbeat Student Music Award, the headliner of the 2010 SXSW festival, resident at 2008 Betty Carter Jazz Ahead, finalist in the 2007 International Songwriting Competition for performance and jazz composition, finalist in the unsigned only competition 2021.

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SLIDING SCALE ADMISSION POLICY

No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org for information on our sliding scale admission policy.

COVID-19 POLICY

All patrons and staff attending events will need to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or negative test from within 48 hours) along with a matching photo ID. Children under 12 are exempt.

Audience members, staff, and volunteers will be asked to mask while not actively eating, or drinking.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

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