Slide Attack Feat. Trombonists Howard Levy & Alan Goidel

Seating and dinner orders will be taken beginning at 6pm. Please arrive at 6pm or earlier to be seated and to your order taken. Showtime begins at 7pm after dinner.

Please respect that this is a performance by seasoned, professional musicians. Many with Grammy and other awards to their credit. It's important out of respect for the performers and other patrons that there is no talking during the performance.

Tickets: Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2, 4, 5 guests, with tables for 6, 8, 12 available upon request. Single, general admission tickets are also available. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is $15.00 - $20.00 Per Person, Ticket prices may be higher for special performances. Tables Of Two = $35., Four = $75., Five = $87.50 Six = $105., Eight = $130, Twelve = $210. Have problems with the ticketing system? Call 203-247-4273

Parking: Please park in LaZingara's lot or on Greenwood Ave. or School Street. Please avoid parking in P.T. Barnum Square.

Slide Attack is a unique jazz quintet led by not one, but TWO trombonists, Alan Goidel and Howard Levy. Inspired by the group formerly led by J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding (Jai & Kai), Slide Attack continues in the tradition, right where Jai and Kai left off! This compelling ensemble plays modern arrangements of American songbook classics recognized by all types of audiences. In addition to their fresh take on standards, Slide Attack writes a wide array of original compositions ranging from energetic and fun uptempo works, to ballads that have been described as heartfelt, poignant and reflective.

The band’s musical diversity not only satisfies jazz listeners but is also very accessible to listeners of all genres. These five musicians are some of the best on the Westchester and NYC scene, and have played with legendary musicians and groups such as Chet Baker, Joe Lovano, Tony Bennett, Ron Carter, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Vincent Herring, Jacki Byard, Patti LuPone, Lew Tabackin and many more. Slide Attack will make your foot tap and put a smile on your face!

PRESS REVIEWS "Two of the best! Trombonists Alan Goidel and Howard Levy have both enjoyed successful and highly respected careers performing with the major orchestras of the US. The performance on this recording offers fresh arrangements of jazz, standards, popular songs, hard bop, and originals. Perky, full of zest, and rich in surprises, this is a very special album that shines on every level." GRADY HARP, TOP 100 REVIEWER OF AMAZON "

... Alan Goidel and Howard Levy bring grace and beauty to and through the big horns in compositions that are fun, joyful, and brilliant." TRAVIS L ROGERS JR., THE SENTINEL

"Slide Attack blends elements of vintage and modern jazz as they play fast and fluidly through nine original compositions. Goidel and Levy are straight-forward, unpretentious players who emphasize sensibility over flamboyance. Together, the two-trombone quintet features pliable musicians who work well together. They also show how that instrument can be centerstage and plugged into more than just nostalgic traditional arrangements." JOE ROSS, ROOTS MUSIC REPORT

"Sweet slidin’ jazz. There’s nothing more invigorating for this reviewer than waking up to that good ol’ sweet slidin’ jazz… trombonists Alan Goidel and Howard Levy lead this fantastically talented quintet. I give Howard, Alan and all the players a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) score of 4.98." DICK METCALF, EDITOR, CONTEMPORARY FUSION REVIEWS

"Inspired by those cool Johnson/Winding blowing dates you found in your grandpa’s basement that made you wonder why you didn’t know he was so hip, this bone duo blows up a solid, straight ahead jazz storm that finds them in the company of a trio of cats that know how to make originals feel like chestnuts you just can’t place. Fun stuff throughout, this can easily make your backyard a night out." CHRIS SPECTOR, MIDWEST RECORD

Howard Levy - Trombone Howard is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music where he received a Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance and has received a MAT degree from Lehman College in the arts and music. Howard has been performing as a trombonist in the NY tri-state area for many years.

Howard has performed with some of the industry's top professionals, with credits including the American Jazz Orchestra at Cooper Union, the Larry Elgart Orchestra, the Stan Rubin Orchestra, the Smithsonian Masterworks Orchestra, the Treasure House Chamber Orchestra, the Yonkers Philharmonic, and the Concord Hotel Orchestra, where he was honored to perform with some of the nation’s biggest stars such as Tony Bennett, Donna Summer, The Four Tops and Shirley Bassey. In addition, Howard toured with the Broadway shows Makin’ Whoopie and Chicago, and is a veteran of several Club Date and Latin Bands.

Along with his performance career, he is a veteran music teacher of 30 years, 28 of those years as the Band Director at Blind Brook High School in Rye Brook, NY where he taught Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Chamber Ensemble and Music Technology.

Howard continues to teach privately and is a freelance trombonist in and around the NY tri-state area.

Alan Goidel - Trombonist Alan Goidel, is a graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and then a Master’s degree in Jazz/Commercial Music Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. He has toured throughout the United States and Europe with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Larry Elgart Orchestra, The Four Freshman, the Four Aces, and the Four Lads. Alan has also performed with Jacki Byard and the Apollo Stompers, Jay Black and the Americans, Sammy Davis Jr., Rita Moreno, Chita Rivera, numerous Latin bands, Club Date bands, regional pit orchestras, jazz combos and symphony orchestras. In addition to performing, Alan has been an educator for over 30 years. For much of that time he was the Band Director at Ardsley High School in Westchester, NY. Alan continues to teach privately, is the Brass Consultant for the Edgemont School District and freelances throughout the tri-state area.

Michael Goetz - Bassist Michael Goetz is an established bassist in the New York music industry. Since 1985 Michael has been hired as a sideman for many artists across a wide spectrum.

Michael has worked with pianists: Bill O'Connell, David Kikoski, Jeb Patton; Saxophonists: Vincent Herring, Walter Blanding, Steve Slagle, Ray Blue, Craig Handy, and Ira Sullivan; Trumpeters: Dave Douglas, Ingrid Jensen, Marcus Printup, Ray Vega; Guitarists: Paul Bollenbeck, Joe Beck, Vick Juris, Dave Stzyker, Douglas Munro, John Basile, Jay Azzolina; Percussionists: Richard Barrata, Roger Squitero, Rogerio Boccato, Richie Morales; Composer: David Amram.

In the recording field, Michael has performed for many different ensembles and projects. Michael was a staff bass player for Vitamin Records and was featured on the following albums that were released as tribute albums. “Pink Floyd”, “Neil Young”, “To Weezer”, “Marilyn Manson”, “The Dixie Chicks”, “Jimi Hendrix”, “John Mellencamp”, “Enya”, “Celine Dion”, “Metallica”, “REM”, “U2”, “Guns and Roses”, “The Beach Boys Pet Sounds”, “The Darkness”, “The Roots”, “Puddle of Mudd”, “Dr. Dre”, “Duran Duran”, “To Fall Out Boy”, “Kirk Franklin”, “Papa Roach”, “Queens Of The Stoneage”, “Shinedown”, “Dashboard Confessional”, “To Coldplay”, “To Stone Temple Pilots”, and “To Finger Eleven”.

In addition, Michael is featured on three recent CD’s, the first is entitled “Music in Film: The Reel Deal”, 2022 Grammy Nomination for best arrangement ("Chopsticks"), The Richard Baratta group. The other CD’s,“A Very Gypsy Christmas”, which was was awarded as a top five jazz holiday release by the Wall Street Journal Arts Section. The third CD entitled "The Harry Warren Songbook" is another new release featuring the music of the late

Hiroshi Yamazaki - Pianist A native of Japan, Hiroshi Yamazaki gave his first professional jazz performance at age 22 at the popular S.A.B. Hall in Osaka. Shortly after completing college, he moved to NYC where he studied with the great pianist Buddy Montgomery and forged his own voice as an improviser, composer and arranger. His New York debut took place in 1988 at the Jazz Center of New York where he appeared with bassist Paul West and drummer Leroy Williams. He has appeared at some of the most popular jazz venues in New York City including the Village Gate, Bluenote, and Birdland. In 1996, he released his debut recording, Sketch Of Bridge, with Ron Carter on bass and Lewis Nash on drums. A second album, We May Say Love, followed in 2000. Currently, Hiroshi performs in the New York region and in Japan with Rufus Reid, Akira Tana, Tony Jefferson, Steve LaSpina, and Andrew Beals. He leads his own jazz groups and serves as a sideman with the Glenda Davenport Quartet, Bill Crow Trio and Jan Leder Quartet.

Chuck Zeuren - Drummer Born in New York City, Chuck Zeuren attended and graduated from Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. where he met and played with such jazz luminaries as John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Gary Burton etc. Soon after graduation, Chuck returned to New York City and while continuing his playing and gigging relationships with Scofield and Lovano, he became a regular on the the New York Jazz Loft Scene. Here he met and played with Mike Brecker, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Bob Mintzer, Jerry Bergonzi, Tom Harrell, Pepper Adams, Cecil Payne and many others. Chuck also at the time, joined the band led by Paul Jeffreys, Theolonious Monk's protege and tenor player. This lead to an orientation throughout many of New York City's most famous jazz clubs. He then, in the late 70's, joined the Lionel Hampton Orchestra for what became a 2 year stint. Coming off the road with Hampton, he worked with the late, great Chet Baker's quartet, again throughout some of New York's most prestigious jazz clubs.

While keeping a busy performing career, and having an affinity for Music Composition, Zeuren attended The City University of New York (Graduate program in Jazz Composition) where he met and performed with more of the Jazz World's most prodigious members....Jimmy Heath, Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter etc..

For the past 15/20 years, along with performing on numerous jingles, Broadway shows, CD's and albums as a sideman, he recorded his first CD as a leader. Entitled "Zeuren", the CD was released on the Monad Jazz label and met with instant acclaim. It remained on the national jazz charts for many weeks and eventually reached the top 20, nationwide. "Zeuren" was featured on Puerto Rico's largest jazz radio station, that of the University of El San Juan, as part of the celebration of Puerto Rico's "National Month of Percussion". In addition, "Zeuren" was chosen as "Star CD of the Month" for the July issue of "Le Jazz" (Paris, France) and more recently, Chuck's professional experiences have been featured in an article of "Jazz Player Magazine". Whatever the project, he has continuously received praise from both fellow musicians and critics alike.

Along with touring throughout Europe and the US and recording with his own band, Zeuren continues to work as a sideman with some of the world's most renown jazz musicians…most recently Tenor and Flute Virtuoso Lew Tabackin’s Quartet. In addition, he recently performed on world renown jazz drummer/vocalist Grady Tate's latest CD and performed on and wrote string arrangements for a CD due out soon which features the late great jazz vocalist, Etta Jones. In addition, a Zeuren led quintet session entitled "Why Not??" has been recently released on Italy’s RED RECORDS label to numerous rave reviews!

Chuck Zeuren is an endorser of Canopus Drums, Sabian Cymbals and Promark Drum Sticks exclusively.

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La Zingara, 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, United States