vanisha gould & chris mccarthy duo — live event
***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM*** ***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION*** ***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!*** Vanisha Gould - voice Chris McCarthy - piano Vanisha Gould came to New York in 2015 from Simi Valley, California. Inspired by artists like Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald – Vanisha has successfully curated her own sound as a composer and band leader. Performing originals and music from the Great American Songbook on several groundbreaking stages both in New York and overseas, she aspires to continue sharing her voice with audiences in New York and beyond. Early accolades for Chris McCarthy included the 2012 Gerald Wilson Award for big band composition at the Monterey Jazz Festival. After playing with Jerry Bergonzi and Jason Palmer’s working bands in Boston for several years, he has been collaborating with artists from around the globe. McCarthy is known for his sensitive accompanying of vocalists, working with many of New York’s finest: Vanisha Gould, Lucy Yeghizarian, Aubrey Johnson and Sami Stevens to name a few. McCarthy has also toured with Carnatic vocalist Roopa Mahadevan and Gnawa musician Samir Langus. His playing is featured on albums by rising stars such as vibraphonist Sasha Berliner, (Azalea 2019) and saxophonist Eden Bareket (Day Dream, 2021). In January 2023, he was a featured artist in legendary pianist Johnny O’Neal’s show “Tribute to the Crooners” at Jazz at Lincoln Center. He currently plays in legendary tap dancer Dormeshia’s new show “Rhythm is Life”. “One of the most imaginative and impressive voices on the New York jazz scene.” — Hot House Jazz Magazine “High skill and sensitivity.” — New York Times
Starts: 2024-01-29T21:00:47Z
Ends: 2024-01-29T22:30:47Z
Where: 486 Halsey Street, New York 11233, United States
Price: $10.0