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June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm<\/h3>\n

In the\u00a0Eliot Schoolyard<\/a>, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain<\/h3>\n

New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bring your own seats. All are welcome.\u00a0No animals, please.<\/em><\/p>\n

FREE Admission<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Suggested donation $20<\/strong>; your donations help pay the musicians, curators, and audio engineer.<\/p>\n

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CURATORS: Brian Friedland, Hoopla Productions, Meraki Productions, Ana Col\u00f3n<\/h3>\n

AUDIO: Carlito Blu<\/h3>\n

2023 CONCERT SCHEDULE – scroll down for details on each performance<\/h2>\n

June 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Dis n Dat Band (Neo-reggae) –\u00a0For our season opening, JP Licks is providing free ice cream.<\/em><\/p>\n

June 11<\/strong>: Cocktail Hour (R&B, Neo-soul)<\/p>\n

June 18<\/strong>: Rhombus (Collective improvisations) –\u00a0To celebrate Fathers Day and Juneteenth, FoMu is providing free ice cream.<\/em><\/p>\n

June 25<\/strong>: James Dargan: Familiar Songs (Black songs)<\/p>\n

July 9<\/strong>: Gordon Michaels: Unforgettable: Tribute to Nat King Cole (Classic standards)<\/p>\n

July 16<\/strong>: Jesse Taitt & Brian Friedland (2-piano jazz)<\/p>\n

July 23<\/strong>: A Far Cry (Classical)<\/p>\n

July 30<\/strong>: Jorge Perez-Albela\/Keala Kumeheiwa\/Brian Friedland (Jazz)<\/p>\n

August 6<\/strong>: Grooversity (World percussion)<\/p>\n

August 13<\/strong>: Cliff Notez (Hip-hop, soul, R&B)<\/p>\n

August 20<\/strong>: The Stan Strickland Group (Jazz)<\/p>\n

August 27<\/strong>: Shavonne Brown (Soul)<\/p>\n

September 10<\/strong>: Catherine Bent\/Rafael Barata\/Brian Friedland (Brazilian)<\/p>\n

September 17<\/strong>: Jameo Latino (Latin jam)<\/p>\n

September 24<\/strong>: BOMBAntillana (Bomba) –\u00a0To celebrate the closing of our season, FoMu is providing free ice cream. This final concert coincides with the Eliot School\u2019s Faculty Artisan Showcase at Jamaica Plain Open Studios. Come early to check it out!<\/em><\/p>\n

CONCERT DETAILS<\/h2>\n

June 4:\u00a0Dis n Dat Band\u00a0<\/a>(Neo-reggae)<\/h3>\n

Formed in 1999 by four-time Grammy-nominated Black Uhuru drummer ‘Rangotan and six-time steel pan champion Sista D, Dis n Dat incorporates Roots Reggae, Dance Hall, and R&B. Sounds of Jamaica and Trinidad rock the sounds of foundation reggae and steel pan. It\u2019s ‘Neo-Reggae,’ taking reggae to a whole new level while maintaining the foundation sound that so many fans love.\u00a0For our season opening, JP Licks is providing free ice cream.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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June 11:\u00a0Cocktail Hour\u00a0<\/a>(R&B, Neo-soul)<\/h3>\n

Cocktail Hour combines enchanted lyrics and percussion by Lady Enchantress (Eli Pabon) with trumpet, melodica, and more by Sound Chalice (David Szebeda). Lady Enchantress writes through the lens of a DiasBoricua (Puerto Rican not born on the island). Sound Chalice brings classical training and analog\/virtual instrumentation. Together with special guests, their vibrant sound is influenced by Hip Hop, House\/Dance, R&B, and jazz.<\/p>\n

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June 18: Rhombus (Collective improvisations)<\/h3>\n

Formed in 2007 by composer\/pianist Brian Friedland, this six-piece ensemble fuses intricate compositions with bold collective improvisations. Influences combine the sonorities of modern jazz, the rhythmic complexities of Balkan music, the energy of rock, the experimentation of avant-garde improvisation, and the thematic development of classical music.\u00a0To celebrate Fathers Day and Juneteenth, FoMu is providing free ice cream.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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June 25:\u00a0James Dargan: Familiar Songs<\/a>\u00a0(Black songs)<\/h3>\n

James Dargan, from North Carolina, now based in New York City, sings while composing, playing the violin, writing, and teaching on spirituals and other Black music. He is honored to walk in his family tradition of telling truthful stories, writing for Black singers, and currently writing two operas. Career highlights include solo work with The Boston Pops and operatic work with esperanza spalding and Wayne Shorter. James is also a founding member of the consortium Ring Shout.<\/p>\n

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July 9:\u00a0Gordon Michaels: Unforgettable: Tribute to Nat King Cole\u00a0<\/a>(Classic standards)<\/h3>\n

This fabulous Boston performer has graced the stage with Patti LaBelle, James Taylor, Jennifer Holiday, Rod Stewart, Cissy Houston, and more. His powerful baritone voice and wide stylistic range is perfectly suited to the classics recorded by jazz singer Nat King Cole.<\/p>\n

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July 16: Jesse Taitt & Brian Friedland (2-piano jazz)<\/h3>\n

Jesse Taitt and Brian Friedland met teaching at Berklee College of Music.\u202fAfter hearing Taitt\u2019s brilliance and fearless creativity during a department performance, Friedland knew he wanted to play duo together.\u202fAside from teaching at Berklee and Dartmouth, Taitt plays with acclaimed drummer Tyson Jackson and many Boston jazz groups.<\/p>\n

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July 23:\u00a0A Far Cry<\/a>\u00a0(Classical)<\/h3>\n

Described as a \u201cworld-wide phenomenon\u201d by Boston\u2019s WBUR, A Far Cry is a self-conducted, democratically-run orchestra with its leadership rotating among the players (\u201cCriers\u201d). With two Grammy nominations, A Far Cry has risen to the top of Billboard\u2019s Traditional Classical Chart and was named Boston\u2019s best classical ensemble by The Improper Bostonian. This season, their programs explore home and sense of place, love, and purposeful interaction, reinforcing the idea of a \u201cworld that listens.\u201d<\/p>\n

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July 30: Jorge Perez-Albela\/Keala Kumeheiwa\/Brian Friedland (Jazz)<\/h3>\n

Last year, this trio played here as three quarters of the new Schoolyard Quartet.\u202fTheir great chemistry builds exciting renditions of original music and jazz standards by a group that prizes joyful spontaneity.<\/p>\n

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August 6:\u00a0Grooversity<\/a>\u00a0(World percussion)<\/h3>\n

Marcus Santos’ Grooversity drumming ensemble melds\u202fworld rhythms into a highly engaging show that will make you sweat!\u202fTheir special sound and energy is inspired by Marcus’ hometown of Bahia, Brazil and combines West African Kpanlogo, Brazilian Samba,\u202fJapanese\u202fTaiko, American Funk, and Hip Hop.\u202fFrom Aaron Siegel, Carnegie Hall:\u202f\u201cI have never seen people as engaged and excited!\u201d<\/p>\n

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August 13:\u00a0Cliff Notez<\/a>\u00a0(Hip-hop, soul, R&B)<\/h3>\n

Cliff Notez\u2019s prolific mix of hip hop, jazz, folk, soul, and R&B has been likened to \u201cKendrick Lamar\u2019s To Pimp A Butterfly blended with the paranoia of Radiohead\u2019s Kid A.\u201d Their music reveals the repercussions of trauma, exposes realities of the Black experience, and shares an intimate journey towards healing. Lyrical themes juxtapose with uplifting sounds: bright horns, sparkling keys, snappy percussion, and glowing guitar. Uproxx dubbed Cliff \u201cone of the most remarkable music figures in Boston,\u201d as their influence extends far beyond the hip hop scene. Cliff Notez was named \u201cBest Musician\u201d and one of the \u201c100 Most Influential Bostonians\u201d by Boston Magazine and listed among the \u201c50 Most Influential Bostonians\u201d by Boston Common.<\/p>\n

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August 20:\u00a0The Stan Strickland Group<\/a>\u00a0(Jazz)<\/h3>\n

Drawing on gospel, jazz and blue roots, with influences from Indian and Japanese flute and Native American chant, the Stan Strickland Band embarks on a sonic vision quest to awaken compassion for the rich complexities of the human spirit. Stan Strickland is an award-winning musician, actor, and educator, who has recorded extensively and performed globally with numerous notable musicians, including Herbie Mann, Pharaoh Sanders, and Yusef Lateef. Latin and jazz pianist\u00a0Rebecca Cline\u00a0<\/a>improvises within the context of clave and Cuban piano styles.<\/p>\n

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August 27:\u00a0Shavonne Brown<\/a>\u00a0(Soul)<\/h3>\n

Thrill to the sounds of this Boston-based singer\/songwriter, a favorite at last year\u2019s Eliot Schoolhouse Concerts. She\u2019s performed primarily with her band Petrichor as a featured vocalist and was one of the first artists to headline a house session with Meraki. Shavonne comes from a gospel singing background. She hopes to create an experience for her audience that leaves them feeling loved, confident, and understood.<\/p>\n

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September 10: Catherine Bent\/Rafael Barata\/Brian Friedland (Brazilian)<\/h3>\n

Cellist Catherine Bent performs music inspired by her love of Brazilian music and percussionist Rafael Barata grew up playing in Brazil.\u202fPianist Brian Friedland adds his own flair. All three have played together separately; they\u2019re excited to hear what happens when they combine powers.<\/p>\n

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September 17:\u00a0Jameo Latino<\/a>\u00a0(Latin jam)<\/h3>\n

Jameo is a musical jam, a reunion of musicians to have fun and improvise what they know by heart, what inspires them through life. It\u2019s a Spanish Anglicism constructed in street language, a result of the constant intersection of Spanish and English musical languages. The action is the same: to experiment with sounds, rhythms, solos, and lyrics, forming a cohesive blend to be enjoyed by the audience, who will in turn participate. With Winfred Meadows (piano), Bernardo Hern\u00e1ndez (bass), Tito Lugo (flute), Jorge Arce (percussion).<\/p>\n

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September 24:\u00a0BOMBAntillana<\/a>\u00a0(Bomba)<\/h3>\n

Get up and dance! Through call-and-response songs and movements, BOMBAntillana engages all ages as active participants in a live Bomba experience. Born over 400 years ago in Boriken (the island known as Puerto Rico), originated on sugar cane plantations, and kept alive through oral tradition and secret gatherings, Bomba, like many AfroIndigenous art forms, continues to be a powerful means of creative expression, healing, resistance, community building, and celebration.\u00a0To celebrate the closing of our season, FoMu is providing free ice cream. This final concert coincides with the Eliot School\u2019s Faculty Artisan Showcase at Jamaica Plain Open Studios. Come early to check it out!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>","excerpt":"","slug":"in-the-eliot-schoolyard-2023-07-23","image":false,"all_day":false,"start_date":"2023-07-23 17:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2023","month":"07","day":"23","hour":"17","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2023-07-23 19:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2023","month":"07","day":"23","hour":"19","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2023-07-23 21:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2023","month":"07","day":"23","hour":"21","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2023-07-23 23:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2023","month":"07","day":"23","hour":"23","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/New_York","timezone_abbr":"","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"","currency_code":"","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":7275,"author":"1","status":"publish","date":"2014-12-02 14:37:33","date_utc":"2014-12-02 19:37:33","modified":"2014-12-02 14:37:33","modified_utc":"2014-12-02 19:37:33","url":"https:\/\/jamaicaplainnews.com\/venue\/eliot-school-of-fine-applied-arts-2","venue":"Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts","slug":"eliot-school-of-fine-applied-arts-2","address":"24 Eliot St.","city":"Jamaica Plain","country":"United States","state":"MA","zip":"02130","website":"http:\/\/eliotschool.org","stateprovince":"MA","geo_lat":42.3108395,"geo_lng":-71.1171198,"json_ld":{"@type":"Place","name":"Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts","description":"","url":"https:\/\/jamaicaplainnews.com\/venue\/eliot-school-of-fine-applied-arts-2","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"24 Eliot St.","addressLocality":"Jamaica Plain","addressRegion":"MA","postalCode":"02130","addressCountry":"United States"},"geo":{"@type":"GeoCoordinates","latitude":42.3108395,"longitude":-71.1171198},"telephone":"","sameAs":"http:\/\/eliotschool.org"},"show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"global_id":"jamaicaplainnews.com?id=7275","global_id_lineage":["jamaicaplainnews.com?id=7275"]},"organizer":[],"json_ld":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Event","name":"I\ufeffn the Eliot Schoolyard","description":"<p>June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm In the\u00a0Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm Bring your own seats. All are welcome.\u00a0No animals, please. FREE Admission\u00a0-\u00a0Suggested donation $20; your donations help pay the musicians, curators, and audio engineer. CURATORS: Brian Friedland, Hoopla Productions, Meraki Productions, Ana Col\u00f3n AUDIO: Carlito Blu 2023 CONCERT SCHEDULE - scroll down for details on each performance June 4:\u00a0Dis n Dat Band…<\/p>\\n","url":"https:\/\/jamaicaplainnews.com\/event\/in-the-eliot-schoolyard\/2023-07-23\/","eventAttendanceMode":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OfflineEventAttendanceMode","eventStatus":"https:\/\/schema.org\/EventScheduled","startDate":"2023-07-23T17:00:00-04:00","endDate":"2023-07-23T19:00:00-04:00","location":{"@type":"Place","name":"Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts","description":"","url":"https:\/\/jamaicaplainnews.com\/venue\/eliot-school-of-fine-applied-arts-2","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"24 Eliot St.","addressLocality":"Jamaica Plain","addressRegion":"MA","postalCode":"02130","addressCountry":"United States"},"geo":{"@type":"GeoCoordinates","latitude":42.3108395,"longitude":-71.1171198},"telephone":"","sameAs":"http:\/\/eliotschool.org"},"performer":"Organization"}}