This is one of the best-kept secrets in NYC! This truly amazing large ensemble plays at Terraza 7 on the first Thursday of every month, and is co-led by saxophonist-composer Michael Thomas and bassist-composer Edward Perez. The lineup is a little different every week, but ALWAYS features some of the best musicians in the area. Past participants have included saxophonists Will Vinson and Ron Blake and trombonist Ryan Keberle. Each week also features some new premieres by Michael or Edward. Best of all, the cover is only $10! At 9:00 the band has an open rehearsal of the tunes, and then at 10:15 or so it's all performed as a set.

Lineup:
Mike Thomas - codirector, alto saxophone 1
Edward Perez - codirector, bass

Roman Filiu - alto saxophone 2
Tivon Pennicott - tenor saxophone 1
Dan Pratt - tenor saxophone 2
Owen Broder - baritone saxophone

Sam Hoyt - trumpet 1
Mat Jodrell - trumpet 2
Dave Neves - trumpet 3
Josh Deutsch - trumpet 4

John Yao - trombone 1
JC Sanford - trombone 2
Andy Clausen - trombone 3
James Rogers - trombone 4

Jeff Miles - guitar
Chris Ziemba - piano
Jimmy Macbride - drums