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| January 14
7-8pm: Jeff Weiss - Singer / Songwriter images/2023/06/17280.jpg
www.instagram.com/thejeffweiss?igsh=N2c4ZjI0c3I4ejlh
Jeff Weiss is a singer/songwriter based in NYC. Playing pop rock music, Jeff has graced the stages at Irving Plaza, Gramercy Theater, Nassau Collisseum, Bowery Ballroom, Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Le Poisson Rouge and many other venues in NYC and globally.
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www.instagram.com/joshuaquddusmusic?igsh=bGNqODc1bXpvNm1x
The Quddus Quartet is an esteemed quartet founded by Joshua Quddus, featuring Israel Stahl (trumpet), Zev Vestel (drums), and Sedge Green (bass)
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www.instagram.com/sethtrachy
Seth Trachy is a Brooklyn based Saxophonist who grew up in the rural Appalachian mountains of Virginia. He fell in love with music through his fathers diverse record collection.
11-12am: Katie Westerlund Quartet - Jazz images/2025/01/19907.jpg
Katie Westerlund is currently a Director of Bands at Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, New York. Under her direction, her groups have performed in and around the tristate area at Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and Essentially Ellington Regional Festival. Her jazz students are members of NYC Jazz House KiDS and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s High School Jazz Academy.
Katie received her Bachelor of Music from New York University and is currently pursuing her Masters of Music in Jazz Saxophone Performance at Montclair State University. She and her combo play in and around the greater New York City Area.
| January 15
7-8pm: Michael Murphy - Album Release images/2025/01/19824.jpg
www.michaelpaulmurphy.com
Michael Murphy is a Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his soulful melodies and engaging performances. His debut solo album, “Indigo Jones,” released on November 8, 2024, showcases his versatility and depth as an artist.
For this performance, Michael is joined by his brother, Jack Murphy, creating a dynamic duo that blends rich harmonies with heartfelt storytelling. Together, they deliver a captivating musical experience that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds.
For booking information and press inquiries, please email admin@mpmurphymusic.com.
8-10pm: Noah’s Ark Assembly - Fusion images/2024/11/19537.jpg
www.instagram.com/nbsdrums347?igsh=ZG9kOG14d2pnbXc1
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Join us every Wednesday for karaoke night at Silvana! Sing your heart out and enjoy a lively atmosphere with friends. Don't miss the chance to showcase your talent and have a blast with our diverse community. See you there!
| January 16
7-8pm: Eyal Maoz - Ethnic jazz-rock-avant garde images/2024/08/19260.png
https://www.eyalmaozmusic.com/
Eyal Maoz’s music features a unique synthesis of modern rock, jazz and classical music, tinged with middle- eastern, electronic and avant-garde sounds.
Eyal Maoz - guitar; Shkok Nagai - keys ; Fima Ephron - bass ; Yuval Lion - drums
Known to tell stories of pain, hope, strength, joy and celebration, Maoz’s music oscillates between
extremely delicate and highly volatile. His work evokes extravaganza of cutting edge experimental
and chamber grace.
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www.mengesmusic.com
Rooted deeply in the vibrant pulse of jazz, Jon Menges and his group stand as a testament to the timeless allure of eclectic melange of standards, jazz classics, and original compositions, resonating with the heartbeat of mainstream jazz, echoing through the bustling streets of New York City.
10-11pm: Doctor Dan's Music Show - Blues / Rock images/2024/07/18918.jpg
www.facebook.com/DoctorDansMusicShow
Ducking bar stools and flying beer bottles - surviving the brutal road from Jackson Hole to Jacksonville - Doctor Dan’s Music Show follows an old tradition. From first performing the blues in public at age 13 at the local community center to an appearance at Farm Aid with Willie Nelson and Neil Young and with thousands of stops at juke joints, dive-bars and small theaters from the East Coast to the West Coasting in between, Doctor Dan’s Music Show delivers.
11-3:45am: DJ Saddam's AFROWORLD images/2018/03/10339.jpg
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Dj Saddam is from the Ivory Coast serving up Afrobreats, Hip Hop, House and more! With 20 years of experience, the multi-talented DJ is known in music entertainment as a host and singer at many African Americans events including the international Mafrika Festival.
| January 17
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www.instagram.com/caseyrabito
The Casey Rabito Trio is a jazz fusion trio composed of guitarist Casey Rabito, bassist Aidan Riess, and drummer Joe McCaffrey. The groups composition draws from various influences and styles including jazz, rock, funk, and psychedelic rock. Their sound is highly improvised and dynamic often varying in intensity from mellow groove based jams to ripping solos and intricate riffing.
8-10pm: Bill Warfield and the Hells Kitchen Orchestra images/2023/06/16926.jpg
A dynamic and innovative composer, bandleader and trumpeter, Bill Warfield has energized audiences, performers and writers for more than four decades.
10-12am: Dafina Roots - Afro Fusion / Jazz images/2024/10/19423.png
newyorkjazzworkshop.com/
Dafina is a dynamic roots band led by singer and percussionist Mamoudou Konate Simbo, who brings the rich ancestral songs of Burkina Faso to life. With an eclectic mix of musicians from the African diaspora and jazz artists, Dafina creates a vibrant blend of traditional African sounds and jazz, reinterpreting ancient melodies with a modern twist. Their music celebrates heritage while exploring new sonic landscapes, making them a unique voice in the global music scene.
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DJ Alino is one of the best DJs in town, playing Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Reggae, Reggaeton, Latin, Ethiopian, and Old School Hip Hop. Come join the dance party!
| January 18
7-8pm: Klara Schwabe - Jazz / Blues / Pop images/2024/12/19534.png
www.klaraschwabe.com
Klara Schwabe is a dynamic and versatile vocalist, pianist, and composer whose artistic roots lie in the genre of jazz, blues, and pop. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Vocal Performance and is currently studying a master’s program in New York City. Her goal is to convey emotions and feelings through her music, and she lives it in all its facets, making every concert an unforgettable experience.
Klara Schwabe, Vocals
Alejandro Latinez, Guitar
Felix Hartley, Bass
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arpitamusic.com/
Arpita is a talented singer and songwriter originally from Detroit Michigan, now making her mark in New York City. She began her music journey at age 5, learning the harmonium and discovering her love for music early on. Her songs have also been featured on the BET+ show Diarra from Detroit further highlighting her growing influence as a songwriter and artist. Now in New York, Arpita is ready to reach new audiences. Her latest single “ Hesitate” along with songs like “ wait on me” “unspoken” “stay” and “ Priceless” showcase her growth as an artist with each performance, she aims to deliver memorable experiences and connect with her listeners.
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Drawing inspiration from jazz, funk, soul, Latin, and reggae, Asanabenche's music is a flavorful stew of genres that culminates in a distinctive sound they proudly identify as Bird Music. Their collective influences contribute to an unparalleled sonic journey, offering a musical experience and infectious grooves unlike anything heard before. For those who appreciate the likes of Cory Henry, Kokoroko, or Vulfpeck, Asanabenche beckons.
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www.instagram.com/_i.am.prasanna_/
Featuring the rhythm section of Brooklyn’s “The New Approach,”and Philadelphia’s singer-songwriter “Prasanna,” Prasanna’s Electric Blues Band tackles the classics with a blended east coast sound. Personnel includes Tong Cherd (electric bass), Jackson Trout (drums), and Prasanna (vocals).
11-12am: Murimi Yuma - Electro Cuban images/2024/09/19304.png
www.instagram.com/murimiyuma_music
Hailing from Washington Heights, MurimiYuma combines the sounds of Havana and NYC with a his improvised choruses and live looped grooves. His music is the bridge between traditional Cuban dance music and the contemporary American song book. Catch MurimiYuma in NYC or Nairobi, Kenya where he performs at latin dance parties as well.
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www.instagram.com/djmisssaigon/
Based in New York City, DJ MISS SAIGON has been a fixture of the NYC celebrity nightlife scene since the
mid-2000s. Her unique style, raw musical talent, and unerring eye for reading the crowd has established DJ MISS
SAIGON as a much sought-after party and performance hip hop DJ.
Internationally recognized, DJ MISS SAIGON has been invited as the official tour DJ for artists including superstar
rapper EVE, Pras Michel of the Fugees, Ne-Yo and Rico Love.
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| January 19
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www.instagram.com/tz_trace
A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a Degree in Performance (May 2020), Trace Zacur is embarking on a live music and recording career
8-10pm: Abstract Reality - Jazz Beat images/2024/11/19687.jpg
In a Silvana Exclusive, frequent Shrine and Silvana headliners Colin Babcock and Bryan Cowan join forces to create a unique nightclub experience with donw-and-dirty beats and spacey jazz licks.
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Delicious Bass is NYC’s premier bass clarinet choir. Made up of NYC’s greatest up-and-coming bass clarinetists, Delicious Bass features musicians from all around the world. Delicious Bass performs a wide variety of works, ranging from arrangements of classical music and pop tunes to contemporary works written for the bass clarinet. Delicious Bass hopes to expand the repertoire for the bass clarinet and help foster a welcoming environment for all bass clarinetists.
11-12am: Special Guest Kyrese Washington images/2025/01/19960.jpg
https://www.instagram.com/flutechick/
Kyrese Washington (they/them) is a performing composer currently studying under the mentorship of Valerie Coleman at the Manhattan School of Music. Most recently, Kyrese was awarded 1st prize at the Rochester Flute Association Emerging Artist competition. Additional guest artist appearances include the Flutistry Boston Flute Fair, the Raleigh Flute Fair and the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention.
| January 20
7-10pm: Phil YoungHouse of Blues & Special Guests images/2024/09/18899.jpg
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095448555221
Harlem legend Phil Young has been playing drums on and off since Bobby Blue Bland spotted him at an amateur night at the Apollo Theatre, when he was fifteen, and invited him to come play in black night clubs across the South. Since then, he has toured internationally and played with greats such as Stanley Turrentine, George Benson, and Dizzy Gillespie. He is reviving his House of Blues concept at Silvana with A-list musical collaborators and featuring vocalists Andy Story and Marvel Allen.
10-12am: Antoine Dowdell Group - Jazz images/2024/12/19715.png
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKoObFQDOfU
Antoine Dowdell was born in the Bronx in New York City. He started playing the piano at the age of ten. At the age of twelve he attended The Riverdale School of Music. There he studied classical piano for two years. Then he was accepted to the Music And Art High school where he studied music theory and voice. After graduating from Music and Art he studied with a series of private voice and piano teachers.
| January 21
richrosenthal.bandcamp.com/album/rich-rosenthal-falling-up
Rich Has played many venues in the NY area, including the Knitting
Factory, CGCB, and Roulette. He has played and recorded with some of the top
musicians in the jazz and avant-garde world including, Joe Mcphee, William
Parker, Robert Glasper, Pauline Oliveros and Jeremy Pelt.
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www.instagram.com/gil_schwartz
Gil Schwartz is a New York based bandleader, jazz guitarist and educator who specializes in bebop and golden era style jazz , becoming a permanent fixture on the NYC Jazz scene.
9-10pm: Maggie Loar - Singer / Songwriter images/2024/06/18779.jpg
www.instagram.com/maggieloarsings/
Maggie Loar is a singer-songwriter based in New York.
Her performances have taken her from stages of Philadelphia and New York to the vibrant music scene of New Orleans.
With a sound that draws inspiration from jazz, rock, and blues, Maggie’s music is both authentic and emotionally charged. Her lyrics are raw and honest, painting vivid pictures of life’s struggles and triumphs with a captivating voice and a passion for storytelling.
10-12am: 144 - Multimedia / Experimental images/2024/07/19064.png
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKFanP0YWLc
Ever wondered what connects David Bowie, Duran Duran, Sonny Sharrock, William Parker, Bryan Adams, the Lounge Lizards, Lester Bowie, Dire Straits, Defunkt, and Ornette Coleman? They all contribute to the eclectic tapestry of 144. Their music spans genres and the instrumentation is as diverse as the influences.
This performance will feature spoken word artists, live sketching of the performance by artists, and a live-scored silent film
| January 22
7-10pm: The Conclave - Folk / Blues / Indie images/2025/01/19649.jpg
The Monthly Singer/Songwriter Conclave is a showcase of 6 or 7 acts rotating from a group of 20 musicians, drawn from the tri-state area. We love Silvana!
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Join us every Wednesday for karaoke night at Silvana! Sing your heart out and enjoy a lively atmosphere with friends. Don't miss the chance to showcase your talent and have a blast with our diverse community. See you there!
| January 23
7-8pm: Sandy Ortega - Solo Spanish Guitarist images/2025/01/19792.jpg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3ismjkMfC8
Sandy Ortega is a native New Yorker. He is 66 years old and of Spanish-Andalusia Spanish descent. He as been playing guitar for10 years ago and put in 10,000 hours of passionate practice. Please join us at the Shrine for Sandy Ortega’s debut!
8-9pm: Bustling Hedgerow - Rock Covers images/2025/01/19794.jpg
Formed in New York city in 2008, Bustling Hedgerow performs the music of Led Zeppelin and brings the raw energy of their music to life.
9-11pm: Dr. Paul Austerlitz and the Vodou Horn - Afro Caribbean images/2024/02/18312.jpg
paulausterlitz.org/
Musician and ethnomusicologist Dr. Paul Austerlitz is currently a Distinguished Research Professor at the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute. As a performer, he has dedicated his life to the perennial study of jazz performance on bass clarinet and other reed instruments. As an ethnomusicologist, bandleader, and composer, he focuses on the rich musical and spiritual traditions of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
11-3:45am: DJ Saddam's AFROWORLD images/2018/03/10339.jpg
www.facebook.com/LUCKY.MASERATI
Dj Saddam is from the Ivory Coast serving up Afrobreats, Hip Hop, House and more! With 20 years of experience, the multi-talented DJ is known in music entertainment as a host and singer at many African Americans events including the international Mafrika Festival.
| January 24
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www.mariaguida.com
A very appealing singer with a warm voice and the ability to express the hidden beauty found in superior lyrics, Maria Guida recently recorded her debut CD, Soul Eyes. Throughout this impressive and highly enjoyable set, the beauty of Maria’s voice is equaled by her understanding of the words and the creative spirit of her musicians.
udeigwe.net/
Udeigwe’s performances as energy-filled, captivating and elegant. The New York-based Nigerian musician has created a unique sound that has a broad appeal.
9-10pm: Animal Afterlife - Funk / Pop / Indiev images/2024/09/18940.png
animalafterlife.com
Animal Afterlife offers a blend of original and classic funky pop music to soothe the soul. Hailing from both the NYC and New Haven areas, AA is comprised of several emerging artists with some veteran musicians and songwriters helping to set the foundation.
10-11pm: All My X's - Rock band images/2023/12/18016.jpg
www.instagram.com/allmyxsband
All My X's is a New York City Based Indie Alternative Rock Band. Formed by lead guitar player David Newman in the Spring of 2023, he is joined by Drummer, long time collaborator, and former bandmate Michael George Williams (Makes My Blood Dance, EDWRDS) who also makes a mean souffle, Lead Singer and Rhythm Guitar Player Zach Connoly, who was raised by wolves in the outskirts of Eastern West Virginia, and Bassist Erica Moin, who hasn't been afraid of the streets NYC ever, not even once!
11-12am: JVWN - Alt Jazz / RnB images/2024/11/19632.jpg
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Welcome to the world of J V W N, where experimental Soul-Fusion meets multi-disciplinary talent. We are a band of passionate musicians and friends – Zay on keys, Isai Flores on drums, Jason on bass, and Allison Soul as our lead vocalist. Join us as we create unique and captivating music that will take you on a journey like no other.
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DJ Alino is one of the best DJs in town, playing Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Reggae, Reggaeton, Latin, Ethiopian, and Old School Hip Hop. Come join the dance party!
| January 25
7-8pm: Christian Vega - Jazz / Flute / Latin images/2024/07/18927.jpg
www.instagram.com/cvega_flute
A Bronx local, Christian Vega has performed in jazz, blues, and rock acts with the flute in suburban neighborhoods within the Bronx to Bars and Restaurants all over Westchester County, as a trio and quartet. Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz and Funk repertoire has always been his focus.
8-10: HER story of the Blues, presented by Val Kinzler 10-12am: Rock 'n' Roll Johnny band images/2023/08/17404.jpg
www.instagram.com/rocknrolljohnnybod
The Rock 'n' Roll Johnny band is well-known on the New York City music scene. Johnny and his band connect with audiences through high-energy performances of their Rock 'n' Roll and Blues originals and well-known covers.
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www.instagram.com/djmisssaigon/
Based in New York City, DJ MISS SAIGON has been a fixture of the NYC celebrity nightlife scene since the
mid-2000s. Her unique style, raw musical talent, and unerring eye for reading the crowd has established DJ MISS
SAIGON as a much sought-after party and performance hip hop DJ.
Internationally recognized, DJ MISS SAIGON has been invited as the official tour DJ for artists including superstar
rapper EVE, Pras Michel of the Fugees, Ne-Yo and Rico Love.
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| January 26
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www.instagram.com/oneloveonemic
One Love, One Mic seeks to hold space for any medium and all people who wish to be heard. The most beautiful thing about art is the ability it has to affect other people though the medium is always subjective. We welcome everyone to not only listen but share and be among like mind. Who knows what heart you will touch.
"Fear is the only courage." - Bob Marley
10-11pm: Grant Braider - Singer / Songwriter images/2025/01/19836.jpg
www.instagram.com/grantbraider/
Grant Braider is a New York-based, Long Island-born, genre-trotting singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. With a background in classical voice and dogged, sweaty jazz experience, Grant melds his eclectic listening habits of such genres as calypso, bluegrass, soukous, and polka with traditional rock and jazz forms. His latest attempt at this feat comes in the form of his recently released EP, Local Chumps, available on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms.
11-12am: Tim Falvey - Americana images/2024/05/18656.jpg
tdfalvey.wixsite.com/timfalvey
Fusing celtic vocals, poetic lyricism, and street performance grit, Tim Falvey delivers a tastefully emotive catalog of original Americana music for East Coast audiences.
| January 27
7-10pm: Phil YoungHouse of Blues & Special Guests images/2024/09/18899.jpg
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095448555221
Harlem legend Phil Young has been playing drums on and off since Bobby Blue Bland spotted him at an amateur night at the Apollo Theatre, when he was fifteen, and invited him to come play in black night clubs across the South. Since then, he has toured internationally and played with greats such as Stanley Turrentine, George Benson, and Dizzy Gillespie. He is reviving his House of Blues concept at Silvana with A-list musical collaborators and featuring vocalists Andy Story and Marvel Allen.
10-12am: Eoin O'Mara Trio - Jazz images/2024/10/19447.png
www.instagram.com/eoin_omara/
Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer native to New York. He has recorded and gigged with many groups spanning all genres, at venues like Dizzy's, Goldsounds, and Mercury Lounge, and has multiple projects focusing on original music. A recent graduate of the William Paterson University jazz program, his new group blends his many influences into a unique compositional style.
| January 28
NEW YORK JAZZ ACADEMY SMALL ENSEMBLES Showcase images/2025/01/19536.png
nyjazzacademy.com/
A 2-time Grammy®-nominee for Grammy® Educator of the Year, Javier Arau is a celebrated author, saxophonist and composer with a wide body of work. He conducts the Javier Arau Jazz Orchestra and also has written for contemporary classical orchestras and chamber ensembles, for film/multimedia, musical theatre, children's music, and more. As the founder and director of New York Jazz Academy®, he has produced concerts at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, at jazz festivals around the world, and at clubs throughout NYC, including Harlem’s Silvana. NYJA® small ensembles feature talented musicians who all share a deep passion for jazz performance. For more information, visit nyjazzacademy.com
7-8pm: NYJA Teen Jazz Ensemble - Directed by David Engelhard images/2024/10/19596.jpg
The NYJA Teen Jazz Ensemble has performed on national television, for the Office of the NYC Mayor, at Carnegie Hall, and for various private events throughout the city. Comprised of supremely talented teens from all boroughs, this group performs materials across all eras of jazz music.
8-9pm: NYJA Manhattan Big Band - Directed by Javier Arau images/2025/01/19597.jpg
The NYJA Manhattan Big Band has played for audiences at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and various parks and dance halls in Manhattan and the outer boroughs. Repertoire includes a cross-section of classic and modern big band jazz and features full sax, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm sections. Director Javier Arau is an acclaimed bandleader and saxophonist and the founder of New York Jazz Academy.
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The NYJA Small Ensemble program features the most diverse talent pool in the world, with musicians from all walks of life participating, including seasoned players and those new to jazz music. Ensembles are led by musicians Peck Allmond, Daniel Bennett, Jeff Dingler, and David Engelhard and feature jazz from all eras.
| January 29
7-8pm: Dawoud Kringle - Dawoud the Renegade Sufi images/2023/12/17939.jpg
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Dawoud Kringle (a.k.a Dawoud the Renegade Sufi) is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, improviser, leader of the ensemble God's Unruly Friends, and solo performer. Recently, Dawoud had introduced the Dautar into his music. The Dautar is an instrument he designed and commissioned to build that combines the guitar, sitar and cello.
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Laura Orzehoski is a Philadelphia/NYC-based trombonist who is currently enrolled in Jazz Studies at Manhattan School of Music as a Masters student. She is also an alumni from Temple University, graduating Summa Cum Laude and was the Boyer College of Music and Dance Class of 2024 Commencement Speaker. Laura has performed at multiple venues across the East Coast and is a member of the all-female big band, The Grace Fox Big Band and a former member of the Grammy Nominated Big Band The Temple University Jazz Band under the direction of Terell Stafford. Laura is the former lead trombonist of the New York Youth Symphony Big Band. Although still a full-time graduate student, Laura is currently featured on the Grace Fox Big Band's debut album “Eleven O’ Seven” and as a trombonist in the TUJB, she has had the pleasure to play at Jazz at the Lincoln Center's Rose Hall, Dizzy’s Jazz Club, and Philadelphia's own Kimmel center. Laura also performed in multiple ensembles at Temple University and MSM and is her own band leader of The Laura Orzehoski Quartet.
9-10pm: Matt Tufaro Trio - Math Rock / Jazz images/2025/01/19709.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/@matttufaro1710
From mind-bending polyrhythms and dazzling two-hand tapping to ethereal melodies and sensitive songwriting, Matt Tufaro's music captivates listeners, leaving them awestruck. He blends jazz, progressive, and indie influences into a unique amalgamation that is his own brand of math rock. Hailing from St. Petersburg, FL, the Downbeat award-winning guitarist honed his jazz and composition skills at the renowned University of Miami Frost School of Music before moving to New York City in 2023. His style reinvigorates contemporary music with jazz harmony in a way that is all his own.
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Join us every Wednesday for karaoke night at Silvana! Sing your heart out and enjoy a lively atmosphere with friends. Don't miss the chance to showcase your talent and have a blast with our diverse community. See you there!
| January 30
7-8pm: Lily Vakili - Singer Songwriter images/2025/01/19747.png
vakiliband.com
It
might seem the most mundane detail in an artist’s profile is where they were born, but in the case of genre-transcendent singer/songwriter, Lily Vakili, it’s the best place to capture the start of a wild, expansive life journey. “I was born in Honduras during
a military coup,” says the New Jersey-based artist, “At the hospital, my father made his way around injured soldiers to welcome me to the world. He says that set the stage for everything else in my life.”
A
couple of continents, too many jobs, several careers, and three children later Lily is making music her way: passionate, personal and defiantly original.
Lily’s
music is described by Relix Magazine as “upp[ing] the emotional and political ante with … punchy tunes, delivered from a strong female perspective”. Ink 19 adds “Vakili’s voice — yes, it is honey, in a cool glass of whiskey on the hottest night you remember…”
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www.instagram.com/ellescheeks?igsh=amxoaW15bnd5cWhh
Elle Gonzales is a Filipino-Australian soul, blues, jazz, funk, r&b, and fusion singer who performs and gigs in venues between Sydney, Australia and New York. Recognized for her smooth, warm, resonant tones and rich, soulful, contralto vocals, Elle has performed with New York based musicians including Sammy Buttons, Matt Baker trio, Sing for Hope, NYJW and also gigs as featured artist at favored venues in the Sydney Live music scene.
9-11pm: Manny's Boogaloo Crew - Latin / Funk / Salsa images/2024/10/19532.png
www.facebook.com/Mannys-Boogaloo-Crew-158711497527014/
"Manny's Boogaloo Crew" is a LATIN FUNK Band Lead by Eusebio 'MANNY' Montanez. Manny is al Rumbero, born in west Harlem & raised in the Bronx. Growing up a few blocks from the Apollo Theater, then later cutting his teeth on the (Rumba) jam sessions in the Bronx, just around the corner from the Hunt's Point Palace. Manny's experiences reflect the music that captivated New York during the 60's & 70's. The Band lays down cool Afro-cuban Rumba, laced with Funky R&B sounds, pushed by the Latin mellow of the Boogaloo groove.
11-3:45am: DJ Saddam's AFROWORLD images/2018/03/10339.jpg
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Dj Saddam is from the Ivory Coast serving up Afrobreats, Hip Hop, House and more! With 20 years of experience, the multi-talented DJ is known in music entertainment as a host and singer at many African Americans events including the international Mafrika Festival.
| January 31
7-8pm: NICE BRASS - New Orleans-Style Brass Band images/2024/12/19738.jpg
NiceBrassNYC.com
Nice Brass is a New Orleans-style brass band based in New York City. They play a variety of brassy music including traditional NOLA standards, your favorite pop songs, and originals. Find them on Instagram and TikTok @NiceBrassNYC!
8-10pm: The Wavos - 80’s New Wave images/2024/01/17936.png
www.thewavos.com
The Wavos are an original 80s-new-wave band. Don't miss their next wave-o dance party!
10-12am: The Dirts - Rock / Soul images/2023/10/17472.jpg
www.reverbnation.com/thedirts
The DIRTS are a hard-driving NYC cover band that brings a tasty mix of Funk, Blues and Soul from the 60s to the present! Join us for DANCEABLE grooves folks simply can't resist.
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DJ Alino is one of the best DJs in town, playing Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Reggae, Reggaeton, Latin, Ethiopian, and Old School Hip Hop. Come join the dance party!
| February 1
7-8pm: Jedd Chlebowski - Solo Bass 8-9pm: Squirrels From Hell - Rock images/2024/04/18208.jpg
www.reverbnation.com/squirrelsfromhell
Squirrels From Hell "The Band New York City Couldn't Kill". Underground, Unusual, Original Rock that spans multiple styles. An intense band that has spent decades in obscurity. Only the raw but controlled energy of a live performance will demonstrate how SFH continue to influence NY music culture. SFH have be celebrated for their "Art-Punk Oddness" (Alternative Press) and officially designated "The Lowest Of Low-Rent Bands (Village Voice).
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The Ahi Band is a collection of former band mates, united to play fun, energetic Rock n Roll music and have a blast doing it! Everyone's welcome! The Ahi Band are Dave Bach on guitar and vocals, Billy DePasquale on bass and vocals and Dublin Steve on drums and vocals.
10-12am: Stamps - Funk / R&B / Pop images/2024/10/19511.png
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Stamps was founded in the heart of NYC to create a groovy blend of funk, soul, and R&B music. A show with Stamps features the fun and excitement of modern day music fused with the nostalgic energy of 80s-era icons!
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www.instagram.com/djmisssaigon/
Based in New York City, DJ MISS SAIGON has been a fixture of the NYC celebrity nightlife scene since the
mid-2000s. Her unique style, raw musical talent, and unerring eye for reading the crowd has established DJ MISS
SAIGON as a much sought-after party and performance hip hop DJ.
Internationally recognized, DJ MISS SAIGON has been invited as the official tour DJ for artists including superstar
rapper EVE, Pras Michel of the Fugees, Ne-Yo and Rico Love.
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| February 2
7-8pm: Tasman & Noizepunk - Violin / Electro Acoustic Electro-acoustic music with violinist Tasos Papastamou aka Tasman and composer/Di.J. Gene Pritsker aka Noizepunk
8-9pm: Sound Liberation - Fusion images/2022/09/16163.jpg
www.noizepunk.wixsite.com/soundlib
Composer Gene Pritsker has written over eight hundred compositions, including chamber operas, orchestral and chamber works, electro-acoustic music and songs for hip-hop and rock ensembles. His compositions employ an eclectic spectrum of styles, that are influenced by his studies of various musical cultures.
He is the founder and leader of Sound Liberation, an eclectic hip hop-chamber-jazz-rock-etc. ensemble. He also Co-Directs Composers Concordance. Gene's music is performed all over the world at internationally recognized festivals and by highly respected ensembles and performers.
9-11pm: Hypercolor - jazz-inflected art-rock images/2025/02/19962.jpg
Eyal Maoz - guitar, James Ilgenfritz - bass ; Lukas Ligeti - drums
Hypercolor, the bicoastal trio of guitarist Eyal Maoz, bassist James Ilgenfritz, and drummer Lukas Ligeti, presents a fresh take on jazz: the rawness of punk, the virtuosity of jazz-rock, the unrestrained energy of free improvisation, the constructivism of new-music composition, and the emotionality of indie rock coalesce to create an instrumental music of sheer originality. Basic components of music such as melody and pulse are called into question; they are strongly present, but have morphed into an ever-malleable conduit for an unusually vast range of expressive possibilities. Their first, eponymously titled, CD was released on John Zorn's Tzadik label and met with wide critical acclaim; since then, Hypercolor has performed in countries from Italy to Indonesia.
11-12am: The Colin Babcock Quintet - Jazz / Original Compositions images/2024/12/17917.jpg
www.colinbabcockmusic.com
Colin Babcock is one of the fastest, loudest, hardest swinging practitioners of the jazz trombone that you will ever meet! Enjoy the brassy sounds of a rare two-trombone jazz quintet!
| February 3
7-10pm: Phil YoungHouse of Blues & Special Guests images/2024/09/18899.jpg
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Harlem legend Phil Young has been playing drums on and off since Bobby Blue Bland spotted him at an amateur night at the Apollo Theatre, when he was fifteen, and invited him to come play in black night clubs across the South. Since then, he has toured internationally and played with greats such as Stanley Turrentine, George Benson, and Dizzy Gillespie. He is reviving his House of Blues concept at Silvana with A-list musical collaborators and featuring vocalists Andy Story and Marvel Allen.
10-11pm: Joey Whelan - Pop / Rock images/2024/10/19446.png
www.joeywhelanmusic.com
Joey Whelan is a singer/songwriter whose music fuses jazz, rock, and EDM all
while staying true to its pop sensibility.
| February 4
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audreysilver.com/
Audrey Silver's voice is like pure sterling. Her phrasing is exquisite, her clarity and enunciation on par with the great Jo Stafford and her breath control is a talent so often, and so wrongfully overlooked rivals Sinatra's.
| February 5
7-8pm: Louisa Lee Poster - Jazz images/2024/05/18563.jpg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eJEcrT7n50&feature=youtu.be
As befits an octogenarian, jazz Girl Singer, Louisa Lee Poster is known for singing some of the great old Tin Pan Alley songs that are at least as old as she is. She first learned these songs when her father whistled them and her mother played them on the piano.
8-10pm: Joe Fiedler's New Quartet - Jazz images/2025/02/19931.jpg
www.joefiedler.com
Trombonist/composer/music director Joe Fiedler is known to critics as “among the most
impressive trombonists to emerge in the past couple of decades.” (Harvey Pekar, Signal
to Noise) Based in New York since 1993, he has performed and recorded in a long and
eclectic list of musical settings ranging from jazz (Andrew Hill, Charles Tolliver) to the
avant-garde (Anthony Braxton, Cecil Taylor) to Afro-Caribbean (Celia Cruz, Eddie
Palmieri) to pop (Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez). In addition, Fiedler is the leader of the
groups New Quartet, Open Sesame, the Joe Fiedler Trio and Big Sackbut. His diverse
discography features more than 150 recordings, including fourteen as a leader. For the
past fifteen years Fiedler has also served as “Music Director: Arrangements/
Orchestrations” (working as composer, arranger, orchestrator and trombonist) for
Sesame Street, garnering two Emmy nominations. Over fourteen seasons he has written
hundreds of arrangements and crafted more than 10,000 underscoring cues.
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Join us every Wednesday for karaoke night at Silvana! Sing your heart out and enjoy a lively atmosphere with friends. Don't miss the chance to showcase your talent and have a blast with our diverse community. See you there!
| February 6
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instagram.com/iamtheofficialjs
Composer/Producer/Musician/Educator born and raised in New York City, JS has performed with George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees, and Living Colour. JS’s music is a unique blend of jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and rock that has garnered rave reviews.
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www.coldfujon.com/#meltdown-tour
COLD FUJON is a New York-based Funk/Jazz ensemble featuring touring artists coming together to perform up-tempo and hard-hitting fusion jazz with a driving beat. Horns and rhythm section combine with the full force of funk!
11-3:45am: DJ Saddam's AFROWORLD images/2018/03/10339.jpg
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Dj Saddam is from the Ivory Coast serving up Afrobreats, Hip Hop, House and more! With 20 years of experience, the multi-talented DJ is known in music entertainment as a host and singer at many African Americans events including the international Mafrika Festival.
| February 7
7pm-8pm: Press Play - Jazz Duo images/2024/07/18784.jpg
www.instagram.com/lg_press2play?igsh=ZmpqMHo3bGtxZjRm&utm_source=qr
Press Play is an exciting Jazz duo, with Lara Starr Rigores on Vocals and George Gonzales on guitar. The duo has been playing together since 2021 and has played a variety of NYC venues, including "Cafe Noi Due" on the Upper West Side and "Brooklyn Music Kitchen" in Clinton Hill. The duo plays jazz standards, Great American Songbook selections and can be heard sprinkling in some Rolling Stones or the Beatles.
8pm-10pm: The Dirts - Rock / Soul images/2023/10/17472.jpg
www.reverbnation.com/thedirts
The DIRTS are a hard-driving NYC cover band that brings a tasty mix of Funk, Blues and Soul from the 60s to the present! Join us for DANCEABLE grooves folks simply can't resist.
10-12am: Emy and the Epix - R&B images/2023/11/17549.jpg
www.instagram.com/emyandtheepix
Emy and the Epix is an R&B, Rockabilly and Swing Blues band fronted by the sensational singer, Emy B. (Finalist at the legendary Amateur Night at the Apollo). The band’s tight, musical skills along with Emy’s powerful, passionate singing creates an exciting evening of high-energy music.
| February 8
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www.facebook.com/TheNEXT8181
On this night our Nexcraft Showcase features some Reggae, Indie Rock and hard driving Blues Rock with veteran NYC acts sure to make you hear something, feel something to think about and dance about.
www.findingthomas.com
Finding Thomas, the group founded by New York-based Thomas Guttman, has influences with deep roots in the past - and a sensibility finely to the present. Distinguished by a sense of songwriting craft, his EP debut packs a powerful punch. This is a trio of songs about love - but not necessarily love songs. Cohesive, complex, each track is a different side of singer / songwriter Thomas Guttman.
11-12am: Saints and Sinners- Rock / Funk images/2018/01/9806.jpg
www.instagram.com/bluesnoir/
Saints and Sinners is a band with more than one flavor. Theres the down and dirty blues of their Chicago and Mississippi inspirations, the hedonistic excess of ˜70s rock and funk, plus the here and now trying to create something new and stir things up.
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www.instagram.com/djmisssaigon/
Based in New York City, DJ MISS SAIGON has been a fixture of the NYC celebrity nightlife scene since the
mid-2000s. Her unique style, raw musical talent, and unerring eye for reading the crowd has established DJ MISS
SAIGON as a much sought-after party and performance hip hop DJ.
Internationally recognized, DJ MISS SAIGON has been invited as the official tour DJ for artists including superstar
rapper EVE, Pras Michel of the Fugees, Ne-Yo and Rico Love.
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| February 9
7-12am: Donat De La Cruz | February 10
7-10pm: Phil YoungHouse of Blues & Special Guests images/2024/09/18899.jpg
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Harlem legend Phil Young has been playing drums on and off since Bobby Blue Bland spotted him at an amateur night at the Apollo Theatre, when he was fifteen, and invited him to come play in black night clubs across the South. Since then, he has toured internationally and played with greats such as Stanley Turrentine, George Benson, and Dizzy Gillespie. He is reviving his House of Blues concept at Silvana with A-list musical collaborators and featuring vocalists Andy Story and Marvel Allen.
10-12am: Dan Willis and the Velvet Gentleman- Jazz Fusion images/2024/04/18460.jpg
www.instagram.com/danwillismusic/
Dan Willis, Grammy Award winning NYC Saxophonist, kicks off his reunion of the Velvet Gentlemen at Silvana. He brings with him the Downbeat Critics pick Jazz-Fusion Quintet
| February 11
7-8pm: John Rudolph - Singer / Songwriter images/2024/04/18522.png
www.instagram.com/thirstybearsband
John Rudolph is a singer/songwriter based in Morningside Heights. At Silvana, he has played with They Might Be Parents and his current band, the Thirsty Bears. On his own, John has played his original songs at the Shrine and Bixi
8-9pm: Bill Popp - Singer / Songwriter images/2024/08/18767.jpg
www.billpopp.com
An original music veteran of early 60's rock influences, the legendary alternative pop composer and member of the Recording Academy-(NARAS), Bill Popp, in the classic tradition of The Beatles, REM, and XTC, delivers melodic hooks, combined with dance grooves and poetic, infectious punk. Drunk with harmony, his clever lyrics for the broken hearted, and his passionate piano phrasing keep a timeless hold on the hearts of his fans.
9-10pm: BandX 10-12am: Dafina Roots - Afro Fusion / Jazz images/2024/10/19423.png
newyorkjazzworkshop.com/
Dafina is a dynamic roots band led by singer and percussionist Mamoudou Konate Simbo, who brings the rich ancestral songs of Burkina Faso to life. With an eclectic mix of musicians from the African diaspora and jazz artists, Dafina creates a vibrant blend of traditional African sounds and jazz, reinterpreting ancient melodies with a modern twist. Their music celebrates heritage while exploring new sonic landscapes, making them a unique voice in the global music scene.
| February 12
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balanceworldmusic.org
"Balance Ensemble is a music collective founded by violist Jacob Shur. Stylistically, it combines various elements, from baroque and classical melodies to rock and hip-hop undertones. All for your listening enjoyment. The ensemble is a part of the non-profit organization Balance World Music, which was founded in 2020 and has the mission of creating quality talent education programs, as well as international collaborative arts projects.
9-10pm: Benjamin Sutin and Klazz-Ma-Tazz - Jazz images/2025/02/19720.jpg
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Awarding winning jazz violinist, Benjamin Sutin has been residing in the greater NYC area for over twelve years where he has made a mark as an eclectic, diverse and sought after violinist in a host of musical genres including jazz, latin jazz, rock and klezmer/Jewish music, all of which have inspired his own original music. Sutin began his career in Philadelphia, where he studied with legendary jazz violinist, John Blake Jr. He has since performed in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, NJPAC, Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Apollo Theater, Birdland Jazz Club, Sony Hall, Kings Theater, and The Kennedy Center. He has shared the stage and worked with the likes of Jeff “Tain” Watts, Ronnie Burrage, Benito Gonzalez, David Amram, Banda Magda, Vince Giordano, George Burton, Lewis Porter, Don Friedman, Justin Faulkner, Patrick Bartley Jr, Elio Villafranca, Larry Harlow, and Bobby Sanabria (who’s last two albums which Benjamin appeared on, West Side Story Reimagined and Vox Humana were nominated for a Grammy). In 2022 Benjamin performed in the violin chair of the Big Apple Circus. As a band leader Sutin has performed to sold out crowds in venues such as the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, The City Winery, Cornelia Street Cafe, and World Cafe Live. With four albums under his name, Sutin has received rave reviews from the likes of Downbeat Magazine, Regina Carter, Christian Howes, Sara Caswell, David Krakauer, to name just a few. Benjamin graduated from Manhattan School of Music in 2015 with a B.M. in Jazz Violin Performance where he is now on faculty teaching jazz violin, theory, improvisation and ensembles in their Pre-College program. His own private students have garnered such achievements as being accepted into some of the nations most prestigious college level jazz programs (i.e. Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, NYU), NYC’s top music and arts high schools and gaining award-winning recognition in notable nationwide competitions including the YoungArts Jazz Competition. In August 2022 Sutin won 3rd prize in the 5th edition of the Zbigniew Seifert International Jazz Violin Competition and in 2024 made it to the semi-final round of the International Songwriters Competition for his composition, “Mr. Inevitable”. Earlier this year Sutin earned his Masters degree in Multi-Style Strings Performance at New Jersey City University.
10-12am: Cameron Sewell-Snyder Quartet images/2024/12/19737.jpg
www.cameronsax.com
Cameron Sewell-Snyder, a northern California native, is a saxophonist in the New York and Philadelphia area. His music takes influences from artwork, human emotions, and various genres and cultures inspired by his travels to many countries abroad. He believes in opening a space for his audience to reflect on their thoughts, emotions, visualizations during the music.
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Join us every Wednesday for karaoke night at Silvana! Sing your heart out and enjoy a lively atmosphere with friends. Don't miss the chance to showcase your talent and have a blast with our diverse community. See you there!
| February 13
7-8pm: Jeff Weiss - Singer / Songwriter images/2023/06/17280.jpg
www.instagram.com/thejeffweiss?igsh=N2c4ZjI0c3I4ejlh
Jeff Weiss is a singer/songwriter based in NYC. Playing pop rock music, Jeff has graced the stages at Irving Plaza, Gramercy Theater, Nassau Collisseum, Bowery Ballroom, Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Le Poisson Rouge and many other venues in NYC and globally.
8-9pm: Tom Iandolo 11-3:45am: DJ Saddam's AFROWORLD images/2018/03/10339.jpg
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Dj Saddam is from the Ivory Coast serving up Afrobreats, Hip Hop, House and more! With 20 years of experience, the multi-talented DJ is known in music entertainment as a host and singer at many African Americans events including the international Mafrika Festival.
| February 14
7-8pm: Matt Kowalski - Vibraphone 8-10pm: Bill Warfield and the Hells Kitchen Orchestra images/2023/06/16926.jpg
A dynamic and innovative composer, bandleader and trumpeter, Bill Warfield has energized audiences, performers and writers for more than four decades.
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www.instagram.com/davedumbnasty/
Dave Melody is a singer/songwriter born in the Bronx, but raised in Harlem. His music is simply about his romantic experiences both as a lover & friend. Still making music that is 100% authentic & original. While jamming to other aspiring underground artists, Dave was able to create a style & sound of his own.
| February 15
7-9pm: Mind Tree - Jazz fusion images/2024/11/18579.jpg
mindtree-music.com/
Mind Tree is an innovative jazz trio hailing from Slovenia dedicated to delivering distinct fusion of soulful melodies, intricate rhythms, and intuitive improvisation. Their music reflects years of collaborative experimentation among the three musicians, culminating in a unique and evocative sound.
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The Azures are a psychedelic rock band from Asbury Park, NJ, heavily inspired by the beat poet generation and psychedelic blues era. They showcase a broad range of musical prowess with their unique fusing of genres.
10-11pm: The Grey Scales band - Rock / Soul images/2023/12/17729.jpg
www.instagram.com/greyscalesband
The Grey Scales are a 4-piece rock/soul band based in New York City. They focus on pushing the boundary of today’s musical landscape with an emphasis on dynamic and melodic songwriting. This soul-infused cocktail of rock, pop, blues, and funk has all the pieces to make your eardrums drip in honey-coated happiness.
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