A native of São Paulo, Brazil, pianist Helio Alves combines the rhythmic complexity of modern Brazilian music with the edgy energy of contemporary jazz. A resident of NYC since the '90s, Alves has received high praise as an in-demand sideman with the likes of Joe Henderson, Yo-Yo Ma, Sadao Watanabe, Slide Hampton, Airto Moreira & Flora Purim, Paquito D'Rivera, Joyce, and Rosa Passos to name but a few. Helio has also released four albums under his own name: "Trios" (1998), "Portrait in Black & White" (2004), "It's Clear" (2009) and most recently, "Musica" featuring Antonio Sanchez, Reuben Rogers, Claudio Roditi and Romero Lubambo.

Featuring: HELIO ALVES: piano | YOTAM BEN-OR: harmonica | GILI LOPES: bass | ALEX KAUTZ: drums

Doors 4:30pm / Sets at 5:30pm & 7pm / One ticket ($10-$20) is valid for both sets, seating for the 7pm set is based upon availability