Ari Hoenig Trio
On April 17th, we are bringing you the one and only, Ari Hoenig with his trio featuring Tivon Pennicott on sax and Gadi Lehavi on Piano.. Ari and his trio have continually challenged the status quo of of straight ahead jazz while staying true to its form.
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Gadi Lehavi
Playing by ear from a very early age and experimenting with improvisation drew Gadi Lehavi naturally to jazz. A visit to New-York opened a door to the world. He was discovered by the renowned jazz musician Ravi Coltrane, who invited him to play together at the famous "Village Vanguard" and "Birdland" jazz clubs.
Since then, Gadi Lehavi has been performing in music festivals around the world and already had the privilege of performing and collaborating with some of the greatest musicians of our time. Among them: Ravi Coltrane, Chick Corea, Dave Liebman, Bobby McFerrin, Eli Degibri, Phil Wilson, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Eddie Gomez.
Gadi is a graduate of the "Rimon School of Jazz & Contemporary Music" where he studied with pianist, composer and arranger Rami Levin and with pianist and composer Avi Adrian. He also studied classical piano with Dr. Michal Tal and with Professor Jonathan Zack from the "Buchmann-Mehta School of Music."
Tivon Penicott
For years, Tivon Pennicott has been transporting audiences to a higher level of consciousness. On his latest album release Roots to Branches, Pennicott lets the Spirit lead as he acknowledges the foundation and strength of his Jamaican heritage, accompanied by a forward gall. Some highlighted compositions demonstrate his vocal debut, particularly on Tell Me Again (Dox Records, 2022), Celery Juice (Dox Records, 2024), Fermented Grapes (Dox Records 2024) and more, as well as maintaining fiery performances of Tour Life (Dox Records, 2023), and the title track Roots to Branches (Dox Records 2024), just to name a few. This album has his versatility and renewed authenticity as an artist on full display.
A Georgia native residing in New York City, the highly sought saxophone player, composer and vocalist is a key contributor to three GRAMMY Award winning albums, appearing on Esperanza Spalding’s disruptive recording Radio Music Society (Heads Up International, 2012), and Gregory Porter’s Liquid Spirit (Blue Note, 2013) and Take Me to the Alley (Blue Note, 2017). On screen, Pennicott appeared regularly on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” as a member of the Stay Human Band with Jon Batiste before recording on his records Chronology of a dream: Live At The Village Vanguard (Verve, 2019) & Anatomy of Angels (Verve, 2019) Live At The Village Vanguard.
Pennicott earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. There he was able to garner strong intentions with receptive impulses which allow Pennicott to serve every situation—from Ari Hoenig’s rhythmic labyrinths to the most soulful gatherings of Gregory Porter.
A Drummer Like No Other
Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer, and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming emphasizing complex rhythms in direct harmony with other group members. Ari is widely noted particularly for his drumming not being relegated to just keeping tempo, or being a side issue to the music he plays in, but rather for elevating drumming as an indispensable part of the performance.
After attending the prestigious University of North Texas for three years, Ari transferred to William Patterson College in northern New Jersey. He soon found himself playing for legendary Philadelphia organist Shirley Scott and working regularly in New York City.
Shortly thereafter, Ari moved into Brooklyn and began playing extensively with a variety of groups, including Jean Michel Pilc Trio, Kenny Werner Trio, Chris Potter Underground, Kurt Rosenwinkel Group, Joshua Redman Elastic band, Jazz Mandolin Project and bands led by Wayne Krantz, Mike Stern, Richard Bona and Pat Martino.
Ari also co-leads a variety of projects. Pilc, Moutin, Hoenig (The Three headed monster) released Threedom in 2011 on the Motema label. He has had various projects with partner Gael Horellou including the jazz electronica project “Nasty Factorz” with a self titled record released in 2016 and “Live” with the quartet featuring Horellou, released in 2019. Ari has also co-led various duo’s with Chris Potter, Edmar Casteneda, JD Walter and Dan Weiss. His recordings as a side-artist total around 120 to date.
Ari’s recently released his new album, “Tea for Three” available on most streaming platforms. This wll be an exceptional musical experience with a trio that will delight and inspire.
The Perfect Venue
Sanctuary of the Arts (SOTA) is a collaborative, artist-led institution that operates under three tiers of service to South Florida’s diverse community: 1.) To present world-class national and international talent, 2.) To support and strengthen existing small and medium arts organizations, and 3.) To support the next generation of young artists with an array of mentorship opportunities, including strategic planning, development, production, rehearsal and performance space.
The Info
VENUE:
Sanctuary of the Arts 410 Andalusia Ave. Coral Gables, Florida 331340
DOORS OPEN: 7:00 PM
EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 17th, 2025
MINIMUM AGE: This is an all-ages show.
STUDENTS: Discounted tickets available for Students. Use promo code "JAZZVIP" (Must present valid Student ID at Box Office)