Upcoming shows
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Friday, April 20th
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Aakash Plays Dallas!
Aakash Mittal with the Jonathan Fisher Group 9:00PM-1AM $5 Cover balconyclub.com/ Playing original music and reinventing standards with Brad Williams (piano), Jonathan Fisher (bass), and Andrew Griffith (drums). |
Balcony Club
1825 Abrams Rd. Ste. B Dallas, TX 75214 |
Past Shows
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March 11, 2018
7:30 pm February 10, 2018 7:30 pm February 9, 2018 8:00 pm February 8, 2018 7:30 pm October 22, 2017 4am (one set only) October 7th, 2017 October 6th, 2017 August 17th, 2017 10pm (one set only) July 13th, 2017 8:30pm February 13, 2017 10 pm February 16, 2017 7 pm December 17, 2016 8:00 pm November 28, 2016 8:30 pm October 20, 2016 7:00 pm October 19, 2016 8-11 pm September 4, 2016 9 pm September 2, 2016 7 pm July 30, 2016 8:00 pm June 1, 2016 8:30 pm May 11th, 2016 8:30 pm April 22, 1016 11:00 April 15, 2016 Time TBD January 11, 2016 8:00 pm December 18, 2015 9:20 pm November 20, 2015 8 pm November 12, 2015 6 pm September 30, 2015 8:30 pm September 9, 2015 6-8 pm September 3, 2015 7 pm August 14 @ 8 pm August 15 @ 5 pm August 16 @ 2 pm July 27, 2015 6-8 pm April 26, 2015 4-8 pm February 19, 2015 9 pm January 30, 2015 8 pm November 21, 2014 7-10 pm October 11, 2014 7 pm October 4, 2014 7:30 pm October 1, 2014 7 pm September 30, 2014 7:30 pm September 20-21 & 26-28, 2014 Various Times September 6, 2014 7 pm & 9 pm August 11, 2014 6 pm August 5, 2014 9 pm & 10 pm July 15-18, 2014 July 18, 2014 September 1, 2013- August 1, 2014 March 29, 2014 TBA March 23, 2014 6-9 pm March 22, 2014 7 pm March 21, 2014 10 pm March 20, 2014 9 pm December 19, 2013 November, 30, 2013 August 11, 2013 August 10, 2013 |
Awaz Trio plays the Spring Revolution Festival
Aakash Mittal's Awaz trio, master improvisers combining Indian and American music, is one of six performances curated by Pulitzer Prize winner Du Yun during Spring Revolution. The Awaz Trio, a group that has taken the stage from Denver, Colorado to Kolkata, India, debuts Nocturne, a musical deconstruction of five Hindustani ragas. Mittal is accompanied by Miles Okazaki (guitar), and Rajna Swaminathan (mridangam). Ticket info here. Amir ElSaffar's Rivers of Sound Aakash joins acclaimed composer, trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Amir ElSaffar’s Rivers of Sound as he brings together 17 musicians from a broad spectrum of traditions, ranging from Iraqi maqam to American jazz. The music incorporates elements of maqam modal music of the Middle East with jazz and other contemporary practices to create a unique microtonal environment that moves beyond the notions of style and tradition into a realm of uninhibited musical communication. Amir ElSaffar's Rivers of Sound Aakash joins Chicago-born trumpeter Amir ElSaffar who studied at DePaul University, soaking up Chicago’s deep jazz and blues culture before traveling extensively to explore the rich musical heritage of the Middle East. Along with his 17-piece Rivers of Sound orchestra, he weaves an intricate sonic tapestry of long-form composition and improvisation that tears down cultural boundaries. Amir ElSaffar's Rivers of Sound Aakash joins Amir ElSaffar's band, River of Sound. This set showcases 17 musicians who blend eastern and western music by using resonance as their organizing principle. As pitches and rhythms become fluid, so do cultural boundaries. Aakash Mittal's Awaz Trio @ BRM Ragas Live Festival The Awaz Trio sculpts sonic landscapes, pointalistic textures, and angular melodies from Indian and American improvised music. Their debut project, Nocturne, is a series of pieces that abstract and deconstruct five Hindustani evening and night ragas. The colorful dissonances, meditative silences, and punctuated rhythms that emerge paint a unique picture of the night. At times the music evokes the meditation of a world at rest, night terrors conjured by the imagination, and the slow cadence of blue light melting into darkness. The trio has performed at such notable venues as the Shastra Festival at Le Poission Rouge in New York City, Dazzle Jazz Club in Denver, Colorado, The American Center in Kolkata, India and The Walden School Concert series in Dublin, New Hampshire. In 2014 the trio conducted a residency in northern Colorado that involved workshops in public schools and state universities. The trio’s mission is to program new work that explores the liminality between Indian and American traditions. The trio is comprised of Aakash Mittal (saxophone), Rez Abbasi (guitar), and Alex Rtiz (drums). The Brooklyn Raga Massive "In C" ensemble @ Opus 1 The Brooklyn Raga Massive CD release performance of "In C" by Terry Riley. Terry Riley’s 1964 composition “In C” is has been described as the global village’s first anthem. Considered one of the most seminal works in minimalism, the piece, was inspired by the rhythmic patterns, drones and immersive nature of raga. Brooklyn Raga Massive (BRM) is a collective of forward thinking musicians that brings together artists and audiences of diverse backgrounds. Aakash Mittal Quintet featuring Brad Goode Saxophonist Aakash Mittal and trumpet player Brad Goode are teaming up with bassist Ray Parker, and drummer Alex Ritz to play a set of original and standard jazz at Rockwood Music Hall. Mittal, who is a former student of the Chicago born Goode, will be reuniting with his mentor after a five year departure to India and New York. Goode’s unique sound hails as much from his own work with legendary artists Von Freeman and Eddie Harris as with his unending exploration of the jazz language. This concert will be a special event where Goode and Mittal will confluence vocabulary they have developed independently since 2013. Combined with the creativity and imagination of Adrean Farrugia, Ray Parker, and Alex Ritz this will be a special evening of creative music. Click here to pre order tickets Aakash Mittal-Aaron Shragge Quartet Saxophonist Aakash Mittal and trumpet/shakuhachi player Aaron Shragge are teaming up with bassist Carlo De Rosa and drummer Deric Detrick to present a night of creative original music at ibeam Brooklyn. Mittal and Shragge met through collaborative performances with the Indian arts collective Brooklyn Raga Massive and quickly developed a sound together through their simultaneous improvisations. The quartet will premiere two pieces by Mittal as well as new arrangements of music from Shragge’s duo project with guitar virtuoso Ben Monder. Mittal and Shragge’s sounds will weave in and out of their shared interest in creative improvisation, Hindustani vocal music and beyond. Awaz Trio The Awaz Trio sculpts sonic landscapes, pointalistic textures, and angular melodies from Indian and American improvised music. Joining Aakash's trio tonight will be Travis Reuter (guitar) and Alex Ritz (drums). $5 + two drink minimum Face the Music's Samurai Big Band Face the Music is the country's only youth ensemble dedicated to studying and performing music by living composers. Aakash will conduct the organization's big band in a piece by FTM Composer-Performer Zachary Detrick. Awaz Trio The Awaz Trio sculpts sonic landscapes, pointalistic textures, and angular melodies from Indian and American improvised music. Join Aakash along with Travis Reuter (guitar) and TBA (drums). $10 (All Ages Welcome!) Awaz Trio Join Aakash and his trio at the Rockwood Music Hall the Monday after Thanksgiving. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Travis Reuter (guitar) and Zack O'Farrill (drums) play some of Aakash's original compositions. $5 with a two drink minimum. Aakash Mittal with Brooklyn Raga Massive NYC's Brooklyn Raga Massive artists are rooted in traditions ranging from Carnatic to African to jazz. Aakash will once again join BRM on a raga-music journey from classical raga to contemporary evolutions in America. Don't miss this incredible performance at an amazing venue. Free! Brooklyn Raga Massive In anticipation of their upcoming performance at the Lincoln Center, Aakash will join the BRM collective at their regular Wednesday night hang. Bring your instrument and stay for the jam after the show. $10 preorder/$15 at the door Grawlixes Join Grawlixes for the first time in three years in their New York debut! Aakash joins Erika Dohi (piano), Jon Taylor (drums), and Alex Fournier (bass). This meeting of different influences and backgrounds is sure to be an exciting meeting of creative ideas. $10 for Two Sets! Awaz Trio Join Aakash on the Rockwood stage for the first time this Friday. He'll be playing original compositions with help from Travis Reuter (guitar) and Zack O'farrill (drums). $5 with a two drink minimum. Awaz Trio Joined by Rez Abbasi on guitar and Roshni Samlal on tabla, come hear Aakash's Quartet perform original music. Samir Gupta's Raga Jazz Messengers @ BRM Aakash joins percussionist Samir Gupta as they explore Indian and American jazz with Michael Gam (bass) and Aaron Shragge (trumpet). Awaz Trio @ Brooklyn Raga Massive The Awaz Trio sculpts sonic landscapes, pointalistic textures, and angular melodies from Indian and American improvised music. Their debut project, Nocturne, is a series of pieces that abstract and deconstruct five Hindustani evening and night ragas. The trio comprises Aakash Mittal (saxophone), Rez Abbasi (guitar), and Samir Gupta (tabla and drumset). Shastra Performs at the Indian Embassy Aakash joins Dhrupad vocalist and composer Payton McDonald and Hindustani vocalist and composer Reena Esmail in original and Indian based compositions. Nistha Raj Band Aakash joins Nistha and her quartet for an educational performance about Indian music. Nistha Raj with NSO National Symphony Orchestra musicians Alexandra Osborne and Joel Fuller (violins), Mahoko Eguchi (viola), and Rachel Young (cello)—otherwise known as The Last Stand Quartet—collaborate with Nistha Raj and her Indian classical music ensemble featuring Aakash Mittal and percussionist Jomy George. The performance celebrates Woolly Mammoth’s production of Guards at the Taj, which follows two guards tasked with guarding India’s Taj Mahal. Free! Ambitus Don't miss Aakash's last NYC show in 2015! Joining Aakash will be Jon Taylor (drums), Jake Shadik (saxophones), Ben Rolston (bass), and Alex Levine (guitar). Free! Hip Hop Meets Hindustani Aakash will joining Indian classical violinist Nistha Raj and Grammy®-nominated Hip-Hop artist Christylez Bacon along with tabla and keyboard at IHP's Intercultural Journey's Festival. $15/General Admission, $8/Students Aakash Mittal and Julius Schwing Quartet Quartet Join Aakash as he collaborates with Tasmanian guitarist Julius Schwing. Aakash and Julius will be playing various compositions they've created separately and together in Kolkata and New York City. Joining them will be Carlo De Rosa on bass and Alex Ritz on drums. Free! Awaz Trio Joined by Rez Abbasi on guitar and Dan Weiss on drums, come hear Aakash's Quartet perform original music. Kennon Keys Ward Trio Fusing backgrounds of hip hop and jazz, Aakash will be playing original music and arrangements with musicians he works with at Harlem's Salvation Army. Free! Marc Sabatella and Aakash Mittal Come hear Aakash collaborate with Colorado local, Marc Sabatella. This is sure to be a night of great jazz that you won't want to miss! Cost: $10 GYAAN with Denver's Mudra Dance Company Come see the second run of this incredible and moving show! Back by popular demand, this collaboration utilizes Kathak and modern dance styles to make a statement about loss and healing in our society. Kennon Keys Ward Trio Performing hip hop and jazz with Kennon and other musicians he works with at Harlem's Salvation Army. Shastra Festival The festival will be the premiere of new works written for high school band. Aakash will also be performing with Rajna Swaminathan and Rez Abbasi for Aakash's first performance back in the states! Oam Trio Performing free form jazz and more with Oni Saha on drums and Matthias Muller on guitar. Free! Brahmakhyapa Performing for "Chords of Humanity," a fundraiser for the Kashmir Flood Relief. Aakash will be playing with Sanjoy Bhattacherjee, Malabika Brahma, Tatai Bhattacharya, and Gabu Chatterjee. Brahmakhyapa will play at 10 pm. Cost: Rs. 200 The Aakash Mittal Quartet Performing at The Dikeou Collection's ninth installment of the 'Fresh Jazz and Crisp Vinyl Series.' Photograph Extraordinaire will be spinning rare and classic records from the Collection's vinyl archive. The Quartet will play at 8 pm. Free! The Bottesini Project Colorado's premiere free improvisation ensemble, featuring Colorado natives Paul Riola, Glen Whitehead, Kim Stone, and Jay Ellis. Cost: By Donation ($15 Suggested) The Bottesini Project Colorado's premiere free improvisation ensemble, featuring Colorado natives Paul Riola, Glen Whitehead, Kim Stone, and Jay Ellis. Free! Playground Jazz Ensemble Performing new music, including Aakash's arrangement of his favorite folksong! Cost: $12 General Admission/$10 Students and Seniors Playground Jazz Ensemble New music premiere, including Aakash's arrangement of his favorite folksong! Free! GYAAN with Denver's Mudra Dance Company This collaboration will be utilizing Kathak and modern dance styles to make a statement about loss and healing in our society. Donate to the kickstarter here. The Aakash Mittal Trio The Colorado premiere of Nocturne, written during Aakash's fellowship in India. Cost: $20 General Admission/$15 Students with ID Rajas @ Drive East Festival Performing in Rajna Swaminathan's project featuring Amir Elsaffar, Miles Okasaki, and Anjana Swaminathan Free! Awaz Quintet @ Carnatic Sundays Festival $20 (Includes Drinks!) Walden School Residency The Aakash Mittal Trio Premiering new works written during Aakash's fellowship in India. AIIS Fellowship Show Times To Be Announced Srijan Art Adda Performing Hindustani Classical music and Indian inspired music. The Aakash Mittal Quintet Performing original music from the album "Ocean." The Aakash Mittal Quintet Performing original music from the album "Ocean." The Aakash Mittal Quintet Performing original music from the album "Ocean." The Aakash Mittal Quintet Performing original music from the album "Ocean." No Cover. Amit Datta Band Performing Amit Datta's original music at the ICCR Guitar Festival. The Aakash Mittal Quintet Performing original music from the album "Ocean" at the Congo Square Jazz Festival. The Aakash Mittal Quintet CD Release CD release concert for the new album "Ocean." The Aakash Mittal Quintet CD Release CD release concert for the new album "Ocean." |
National Sawdust
80 N 6th St. Brooklyn, NY NYU Skirball New York City, NY Chicago Symphony Orchestra 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL The Auditorium, Hadley Stage University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th Street New York, NY 10011 Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, LPR 158 BLEECKER STREET NEW YORK, NY, 10012 Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3 185 Orchard St. New York, NY ibeam Brooklyn 168 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3 New York, NY The DiMenna Center Carry Hall New York, NY The Firehouse Space Brooklyn, NY Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3 New York, NY David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center New York, NY Art Cafe + Bar Brooklyn, NY Williamsburg Art Center Brooklyn, NY Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3 New York, NY ShapeShifter Lab Brooklyn, NY La Luz Studios Brooklyn, NY La Luz Studios Brooklyn, NY Indian Embassy Washington, DC Washington, DC Woolly Mammoth Theater Company Washington, DC ShapeShifter Lab Brooklyn, NY International House Philadelphia Ibrahim Theater Philadelphia, PA Buy Tickets Here Shrine Harlem, NY Seeds Brooklyn, NY Salvano Harlem, NY Dazzle Denver, CO Buy Tickets Here Lakewood Cultural Center Lakewood, CO Buy Tickets Here Shrine Harlem, NY (le) poisson rouge New York, NY Thursday Jazz Encounters Plush Lounge at The Astor Hotel Kolkata, India Jamsteady Reverb Lounge, Princeton Club Kolkata, India Dikeou Pop-Up: Colfax 312 East Colfax Ave. Denver, CO Washpark CMA Denver, CO University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Dazzle Denver, CO Buy Tickets Here Lamont School of Music Denver, CO Lakewood Cultural Center Lakewood, CO Buy Tickets Here Dazzle Denver, CO Buy Tickets Here La Mama Theater Manhattan, NY Cornelia St. Cafe New York, NY Walden School Dublin, NH Walden School Dublin, NH Kolkata, India Kolkata, India Phoenix Mall Bangalore, India SAIACS CEO Center Bangalore, India The Bflat Bar Bangalore, India Plush at the Astor Hotel Kolkata, India ICCR Guitar Festival Kolkata, India The Dalhousie Institute Kolkata, India Rialto Theater Loveland, CO Dazzle Denver, CO |