BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Brookfield Place New York | BFPL - ECPv5.16.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Brookfield Place New York | BFPL
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bfplny.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Brookfield Place New York | BFPL
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T130000
DTSTAMP:20250524T073905
CREATED:20200501T141627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T142630Z
UID:15664-1588336200-1588338000@bfplny.com
SUMMARY:Friday Features: Brandee Younger & Dezron Douglas
DESCRIPTION:* PLEASE NOTE THIS PERFORMANCE IS ONLINE.* \nFor this week’s “Friday Features\,” part of our #BFPLatHome online programming\, enjoy a virtual performance at home by harpist Brandee Younger and bassist Dezron Douglas. \nAccess the performance via @BFPLNY’s Instagram Live >> \n“Friday Features” is a new online series that takes a look back at past Arts Brookfield performances and installations\, and checks-in on our favorite artists at home\, featuring new live performances\, artistic interventions\, and discussions. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS: \nHarpist BRANDEE YOUNGER is a classically trained musician playing in the avant-garde tradition of her sonically forward predecessors Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane. As well versed in performance art as she is in the art of creative risk-taking\, Brandee Younger challenges commonly held notions in her quest to make the harp a more relevant force in today’s music. Ms. Younger’s ability to seamlessly inject the harp into arrangements and venues where it has been overlooked is a testament to her dedication to the instrument. She delivers a consistently fresh take on the timeless instrument as a performer and leader of the Brandee Younger Quartet.  Known for expressive interpretations of traditional harp repertoire as well as her continuing work with a diverse cross-section of musical talents\, Brandee is a creative linchpin whose nuanced presence and willingness to push boundaries makes her irreplaceable on record and in performance. She has graced the stage with jazz leaders and popular hip-hop and r&b titans including Ravi Coltrane\, Pharoah Sanders\, Jack Dejohnette\, Reggie Workman\, Common\, Salaam Remi\, John Legend\, Maxwell and Lauryn Hill. Her fourth album Soul Awakening was released in June of 2019 and her original composition “Hortense” can be heard on the original Netflix Concert-Documentary by Beyoncé; Homecoming. \nDEZRON DOUGLAS is a New York-based composer\, bassist\, bandleader\, sideman and educator\, who has established himself as a musician’s musician\, respected not only for his talent but also for his dedication to the authenticity of the music. Known for his musical versatility\, Douglas is one of the most in demand young bassists in jazz today. Composer\, bandleader\, sideman and educator\, Dezron has established himself as a musician’s musician\, respected for his talent\, virtuosity and dedication to the authenticity of the music. \nAbove photo by Shane Drummond Photo
URL:https://bfplny.com/event/friday-features-brandee-younger-dezron-douglas/
LOCATION:@BFPLNY Instagram Live
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bfplny.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/website-brandee-and-dezron.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR