Hannah Marks continues her music series at Green Lung Studio

Catey Esler is a singer-songwriter, pianist and producer based in Brooklyn, NY. Raised in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, Catey grew up studying classical piano and voice and later attended Berklee College of Music for jazz voice and composition. She is the front-woman of indie-jazz band, Jade Collective, that has toured with and performed alongside GRAMMY-nominated artist, Becca Stevens. Under her own name, Catey has independently released an EP of her original music and will release her debut album, Hall of Mirrors, on March 11th 2022. Aside from bands, Catey performs regularly with various NYC-based choirs including the C4 Ensemble, Downtown Voices at Trinity Wall Street, and the National Children’s Chorus.

You wake up to sand in your shoes and and a sun that feels like flames licking your back and forehead. Golden sands run into the horizon. You see a table set with a basket of oranges. Two figures are seated at the table. They speak and sing, conjuring an intricate tapestry of images; a smooth, white kitchen, a dam that breaks, flooding the desert with water.

You’re in Myrtle World.

Myrtle is the collaborative songwriting project of Claire Dickson and Camila Ortiz. Through narrative, vocally-driven pop, Myrtle moves between dream worlds and fractured internal states.

The Hannah Marks music series continues at Green Lung Studio.

My Tree is an eclectic musical collaboration that straddles the boundaries of R&B, indie rock, and jazz. When algorithms are decoding more music into homogeneous playlists, My Tree challenges this norm to bring music and people of disparate worlds together. Press from 2017's full-length release After Glow described the music as "Seductive, interstellar funk” [Okayplayer] and an "experimental blend of indie rock, jazz, funk, and dream pop” [The Deli Magazine] with “the perfect mix of skill and energy to keep you hooked from start to finish" [Earmilk]. Featuring acclaimed alto-saxophonist and flutist Caroline Davis in a different role as a vocalist, and keyboardist Ben Hoffmann, this collaboration features songs that seek to uplift, while pointing to the current challenges we face in the United States. My Tree is the soundtrack for the inevitable ushering in of the new world order.

Heavily influenced by her love for punk, noise, and free improvisation, NYC bassist Hannah Marks’ Outsider, Outlier Band is a departure from her usual chordless jazz trio format. The project revolves around lyrics and music depicting pivotal events in Marks’ search for belonging and empowerment. Fans of her previous groups Tide Pools and Heartland Trio will enjoy the same raw energy from the band as well as a new level of vulnerability reflected in the bandleader’s compositions. She was commissioned by The Jazz Gallery twice in 2020 to create original music videos for their Lockdown Sessions series as an extension of this project. Recent shows with the band include The Jazz Gallery and Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church.

Curator and Resident Artist Hannah Marks hosts her first show of 2022 at Green Lung Studio!

About this event

Odin Scherer is a guitarist and composer from Katonah, New York residing in Brooklyn, New York. This project, ‘Botanic’, features Odin’s intuitive rhythmic compositions written during the pandemic between Austin, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; and Brooklyn, New York. ‘Botanic’ features Walter Stinson on double bass, Alfredo Colon on EWI and alto saxophone, and Steven Crammer on drums and cymbals.

Nora Stanley is a New York-based saxophonist and composer whose interests and work live at the intersection of composed and improvised music. With strong roots in the jazz, afro-cuban and rock traditions, Nora’s music emphasizes interaction and collaboration in a contemporary context. Her sound is melody-driven and reaches to expand the possibilities of the harmonic realm. Nora's quartet includes Noah Gershwin on guitar, Ethan Cohn on bass & Chase Elodia on drums.

A native of the Bay Area, Nora holds a B.A. and B.M. from Oberlin College and Conservatory where she studied with Gary Bartz, Eddie Henderson and Billy Hart. In 2017 she attended the Brooklyn Conservatory’s School for Improvisational Music where she worked with Tim Berne, Drew Gress and Kris Davis. In line with her deep interest in other cultures and their music, Nora has studied and performed internationally in Spain, Cuba and Brazil.

Green Lung Studio continues our music series curated by bassist Hannah Marks.

Stimmerman makes music that's basically rock music (because the music rocks) but there's a lot of heady stuff in there for the nerds, and lots of emotions in there for the emos and the freaks (we're all of the above) also there are jokes sometimes.

Elora Aclin is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter born and raised in New York. While she first intended on pursuing a career in vocal jazz, she fell in love with writing during her studies at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. She had the opportunity to study with artists Kate Davis and Vilray as she released her first EP ‘Hello Crow.’ This was an incredibly valuable experience which lead her deeper into the recording arts. By the time of the pandemic she began producing her own music. It was through this experience that she was able to create the songs that represented her best, combining folk rock, psychedelia, and pop. Elora is currently recording her first album titled ‘Pitfall,’ comprised of songs written while quarantined in Brooklyn, New York.

Green Lung Studio continues their partnership with curator and bassist Hannah Marks.

Marta Sanchez came to New York in 2011 thanks to a Fulbright Scholarship to do a Master in Jazz Piano Performance at NYU. Since then, her main project, her quintet, has released three albums: “Partenika” (2015), “Danza imposible” (2017), and “El Rayo de Luz” (2019). All of the albums received great reviews from the American press being two of these records, “Partenika” and “El Rayo de Luz” selected by The New York Times as one of the 10 best albums of 2015 and Best 10 jazz albums of 2019. Her records have been praised at “Fresh Air”, DownBeat, WBGO, among many other outlets. She has toured the United States, Europe, South America and Central America, performing as a leader or as a sideman at prestigious venues and festivals such as North Sea Jazz Festival, Eurojazz in Mexico City, Eurojazz in Athens, Jazz Festival Vitoria Gasteiz, Winter Jazz Festival in New York, Madrid Jazz Festival and many others. In 2017 and 2021 she was granted a residency at MacDowell Colony.

Marta is a jazz pianist and composer. Two of her last releases “Partenika” (2015), and “El Rayo de Luz” (2019) were selected by The New York Times as one of the 10 best albums of 2015 and Best 10 jazz albums of 2019. She has toured the United States, Europe, South America and Central America, performing as a leader or as a sideman at prestigious festivals such as North Sea Jazz Festival, Eurojazz in Mexico City, Eurojazz in Athens, Jazz Festival Vitoria Gasteiz, Winter Jazz Festival in New York, Madrid Jazz Festival and many others.

Retumbra is a New York-based chamber trio with Noah Becker on clarinet, Jonah Udall on resonator guitar, and Steve Williams on upright bass. The group released their debut record in December 2020.

Retumbra combines the subtleties of drummer-less trios that have existed through recent decades with a grounding in new music and improvisation, culminating in a warm, ruminant, resonant sound. The sonic possibilities of clarinet, guitar, and bass allow the group to weave through various modes of composition, always seeking to explore new sounds and settings. Sensitive and strong-willed musicians, Noah, Jonah, and Steve constantly try to reach beyond the norm, creating new textures through thoughtful reimaginings of their material.

Green Lung Studio is excited to continue their music series curated by Bassist Hannah Marks.

Zoh Amba is a saxophonist and composer from Tennessee. She has recorded and played with great sound painters like William Parker, Vijay Iyer, Matthew Shipp, Eric Harland, Marc Edwards, Cooper-Moore, and Francisco Mela. She just recorded her first record with Mr. William Parker and Francisco Mela expected to be released in early 2022.

Pianist, composer, producer and improviser Theo Walentiny grew up in an artistic home. His world of influences include Cecil Taylor, Charles Mingus, Toru Takemitsu and Flying Lotus. Along with playing across top venues in New York City, Theo has performed globally including placed such as Israel, Switzerland and China. He released his debut album ‘Looking Glass’ earlier this year, a collection of solo piano improvisations to critical acclaim. For this performance, Theo will be presenting a set of electronic music featuring live processing, improvisation and interplay with pre-recorded material. Meant to inspire cinematic imagery, this set will feature material from Theo’s upcoming sophomore album.

Green Lung Studio is proud to present a concert series curated by resident artist Hannah Marks.

Secret Mall was formed in the summer of 2016 by four young New York based musicians looking to combine their musical upbringing in jazz with their fascination of internet culture. The collective, with Alfredo Colon on the Electric Wind Instrument, Edward Gavitt on guitar, Steve Williams on bass, and Andres Valbuena on drums has had the chance to perform in many recognized spaces such as The Jazz Gallery, The Underbrook Theater at Yale University, The Outsiders Improvised and Creative Music Festival, The Knitting Factory, The Stood at Purchase College as well as may other venues. The band has also been featured on WKCR as well as publications such as Downbeat and The New Yorker. In July 2017, Secret Mall released their debut EP titled YeeP, with original compositions by all members combining the sounds of modern jazz, futurefunk, and vaporwave. The strong camaraderie present in Secret Mall allows the music to flow into many different places, making each presentation the band gives completely different to any previous one, but always present is the humor and silliness that united the group in the first place.

Tomoki Sanders was born in New York City, NY on November 13th, 1994. He started playing drums and piano at the age of 4 and started Eb Clarinet at the age of 6. At the age of 10, his father got him an alto saxophone. Sanders switched to tenor saxophone at the age of 14. He had his first gig at the age of 13 and had been performing around various schools, venues and clubs around the Kanto Region area in Japan.

He had his first recording as a sideman with the psychedelic rock band TENGOKU BATAKE JAPON (天国畑JAPON) on their second album, “Karomi No Step" [かろみのすてっぷ]. Sanders has also performed alongside jazz drummer Tatsuya Nakamura (NEW YORK UNIT), Ravi Coltrane, Taylor McFerrin, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Maurice “Mobetta” Brown, Shing02, KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET, Matthew Garrison, George Garzone, Hajime Yoshizawa, ROOT SOUL, Fumio Itabashi, TOKU, Raymond Mcmorrin, Jack DeJohnette Trio and Trap Music Orchestra, etc. He is currently living in Boston as a student at the prestigious Berklee College of Music studying Performance. Studying with world-renowned musicians such as George Garzone, Frank Tiberi, Jackie Beard, Divo Govoni, Shannon LeClaire, Dave Santoro, Ed Tomassi, Jim Odgren, Ralph Peterson, Billy Kilson, Neal Smith and Tia Fuller. He's currently in a group called “///ＶＩＳＡＧＥ”. A 5-piece Experimental Hip-Hop band blending jazz with 808s, and samples.

Green Lung Studio is proud to present a concert series curated by resident artist Hannah Marks.

Hannah Marks is a bassist, bandleader, composer, and educator living in New York City. As a bandleader, she has performed at several major festivals, including the Detroit Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Iowa City Jazz Festival, and Indy Jazz Festival. Her current project, Tide Pools, is a trio with alto saxophonist Alfredo Connor and drummer Connor Parks. She is a frequent sideman with Geoffrey Keezer, Ingrid Jensen, Kalia Vandever, Ted Nash, Morgan Guerin, and Marcus Printup. Her former project, Heartland Trio, released their debut album in November 2018. Marks is a 2021 alumnus of the Woodshed Network, a 2019 alumnus of Betty Carter Jazz Ahead, a 2018 alumnus of the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music, and a 2014 alumnus of the Brubeck Summer Jazz Colony. She is on faculty at The Spence School and runs her own private lesson studio. Marks is currently an artist-in-residence at Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church in New Jersey and a curator for Green Lung Studio in Brooklyn.

Mobile since her birth in Singapore, composer, and saxophonist Caroline Davis lives in Brooklyn, New York. Her debut album, Live Work & Play, was featured on All About Jazz’s best releases, and she was named one of JazzTimes’ Best New Artists in 2012. Her second album, Doors: Chicago Storylines, is an audio documentary that uniquely sets stories from Chicago's jazz scene from the 80s and 90s alongside her original music. In 2018, she won the Downbeat Critic’s Poll “rising star” in the alto saxophone category. Caroline’s third album, Heart Tonic, was released on Sunnyside Records to much acclaim in NPR, the New York Times, and DownBeat. Davis’ self-titled Alula, featuring Matt Mitchell and Greg Saunier, was released on New Amsterdam Records in 2019, and Persona's Anthems, a collaboration with pianist Rob Clearfield, was released later that year.