Concerts Around the Corner is thrilled to present the debut performance of a new jazz repertoire led by acclaimed vibraphonist and composer Tyler Blanton, recipient of a 2025 NYSCA Support for Artists Grant, in historic Old Town Hall Theater. His dynamic group will unveil music deeply rooted in traditional Brazilian styles—Samba, Baião, and Choro—reimagined through a vibrant, contemporary jazz lens.

Blanton’s ensemble blends vibraphone, bass, accordion, and percussion to craft a vibrant sonic landscape rich in rhythmic nuance and improvisational interplay. The concert will be followed by a talk exploring the music and compositional process.

Blanton, a stalwart of the New York City jazz scene for over 15 years, brings a distinctive voice on the vibraphone and a passion for Brazilian music that has shaped much of his recent work. His critically acclaimed album, “Sense of Place,” was hailed as a new benchmark in vibraphone-led modern jazz by Downbeat, All About Jazz, and The New York Times.

Joining Blanton are three master musicians with deep ties to Brazilian musical heritage:

Vitor Gonçalves, the celebrated Rio-born pianist and accordionist whose collaborations span legends like Hermeto Pascoal, Maria Bethânia, and Anat Cohen, and whose international performance résumé includes stages from Jazz at Lincoln Center to the Umbria Jazz Festival.

Eduardo Belo, a virtuosic bassist and composer from Brasília, known for his stylistic versatility and collaborations with global icons such as Michel Camilo, Romero Lubambo, and Clarice Assad.

Dennis Boolyoins, an award-winning drummer and percussionist from João Pessoa, Brazil, known for his dynamic performances across Brazil, Europe, and Africa, and his deep commitment to the study and performance of Brazilian rhythmic traditions.

The ensemble’s unique instrumentation—vibraphone, accordion, bass, and percussion—creates a rich, textured sound, emphasizing rhythmic nuance and improvisational interplay. The performance promises a spirited and immersive musical journey, connecting local audiences with the sounds of Brazil through a fresh and forward-thinking jazz approach.

This event continues the mission of the Cultural Arts Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to creating and sustaining the arts in Brewster, the Town of Southeast, and the region. Since 2010, the Coalition has celebrated the community with transformative and inspiring arts experiences, while actively working to restore the historic Southeast Old Town Hall—its home.

Coalition events in 2025 are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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