The Russell Hall Band ft. Martina DaSilva

Black Cat JAZZ@theEDGE! Presents…

The Russell Hall Band ft. Martina DaSilva

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Russell Hall began his journey as an actor from the tender age of 3. Performing in Jamaican adaptations of popular musicals to serious prose, he was destined to take the stage. Everything changed when he migrated to the United States in 2007. Under the tutelage of The Commodores, he discovered the bridge between the world of drama and the world of music. He progressed quickly from the electric bass to the double bass through the rigorous programs of The Dillard Center for the Arts and The Juilliard School.

Now, he is revered as one of the most in demand artists in New York City, performing with some of the biggest names in music, dance and film. His work is featured on the Grammy nominated album “My Favorite Things” by Joey Alexander, “Motherless Brooklyn”, a film by Edward Norton which was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Score, and HBO’s “Masterclass Series” which feature Wynton Marsalis as a master teacher which was nominated for an Emmy. Russell’s own work has been acknowledged with prestige in some of the most renowned venues and festivals around the world such as The Appel Room, The St. Lucia Jazz Festival, The Apollo, The Marciac Jazz Festival and many more. His most recent album, “Black Caesar” is available on all platforms.

Special Guest Martina DaSilva

Jazz vocalist Martina DaSilva, a New York City native, captivates audiences with her signature blend of daring technical virtuosity and expressive emotional sensitivity. Drawing equally from the styles of early jazz, opera, and chamber music, her musicality transcends conventional genre labelling. As a Brazilian-American, Martina also has a passion for performing the works of Brazilian composers. DaSilva actively performs with her own group in addition to leading the jazz vocal harmony group, The Ladybugs. Martina has received high praise for her performances at the Kennedy Center, the Bern International Jazz Festival, the Blue Note Jazz Festival, the NYC Hot Jazz Festival, Jazz At Lincoln Center’s Generations in Jazz Festival, and the NY Winter Jazzfest.

Band Members:

Russell Hall – bass and vocals
Martina DaSilva – vocals
Leo Larratt- guitar
Luis Peralta- piano
Mike Mitchell- drums

Thursday & Sunday $25-35

Set 1:  730.  Doors 615.
Set 2:  930.  Doors 845. Bar open 630.

Friday & Saturday $35-45

Set 1:  730.  Doors 615.
Set 2:  930.  Doors 845. Bar open 630.
Set 3:  1045.  Doors 1030.  Bar open 630.