4/18/21 - 1) “Violin Plus” - featuring works for unaccompanied violin that expand the voice of the violin by incorporating electronics, foot pedals, and non-traditional tunings.
(Repertoire to be finalized, but will include works by Steve Reich, Hildegard von Bingen, John Heiss, and Johann Joseph Vilsmayr)

5/16/21 - 2) “Homage” - works intended as homages to people and places
(Repertoire to be finalized, but will include works by Saariaho, Chen Yi, Carlos Simon, George Walker, Rain Worthington, and Flausino Vale)

Bob Butta has worked with Sonny Fortune, Gary Bartz, Woody Shaw, Eddie Henderson, Billy Hart, Keeter Betz, Buster Williams, David Fathead Newman, Junior Cook, Clifford Jordan, Stanley Turrentine, and many other jazz luminaries.

Paul Langosch played bass with many jazz greats throughout his incredible career, including Tony Bennett for over 20 years, Phil Woods, George Shearing, Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow, Mose Allison, and many more.

Paul and Bob recorded a DC together back in 1997 called "Windows" in trio with the late Mike Smith on drums.

“Dominic Smith & The B.A.D. Trio - A Tribute To Wynton Kelly”
Dominic Smith, drums
Bob Butta, piano
Amy Shook, bass

The Folkal Point Singer-Songwriter Series, in conjunction with the NxNE Baltimore American Roots Music Series and An die Musik Live, presents:

Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits Volume 80
An 80th Birthday Celebration

Exclusive Video Broadcast

Friday, May 21st, at 8:00 p.m. EDT

Tune in to see and hear great local and regional artists pay tribute to Bob Dylan on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

with:
The Complete Unknowns
Linda Nelson
Caleb Stine
The Stable Shakers
John and Paul from the Stone Hill All-Stars

“Unlike some bassists who are content to compose and remain mostly as a vital cog of the rhythm section, Reed does that but also manages to solo on almost every piece. He has a lyrical touch but can swing too.” - Jim Hynes, Making a Scene Music Magazine, July 29, 2020

Sean Jones, trumpet
Todd Marcus, bass clarinet
Jonathan Epley, guitar
Eric Kennedy, drums
Jeff Reed, bass

Access the recording of the previous Rick Alberico Jazz Project concert from Sept. 24, 2020: Quarantine Concert Series_#104: Rick Alberico Jazz Project

Bob Butta, piano
Blake Meister, bass
Dominic Smith, drums
Marty Nau, alto saxophone
Rick Alberico, tenor and alto saxophones

Harpist Jacqueline Pollauf performs a recital of solo works for the harp, including music by Claude Debussy, J. S. Bach, and Alphonse Hasselmans. Join her for a program highlighting the many moods and colors of the harp.

Monthly 2021 concert series with this iconic jazz pianist!

Bill Heid, piano
Blake Meister, bass
Jay Jefferson, drums

Bill Heid is an American soul jazz and hard bop jazz pianist and organist, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, probably better known for his work with musicians such as Koko Taylor, Henry Johnson and Fenton Robinson, among others.