Music at Asbury Free Outdoor Concert Brazilian Music Performed by Kristen Mather de Andrade and Her "Little Big Band" About this event Join clarinetist/vocalist Kristen Mather de Andrade and her little big band as they play music from her debut Brazilian music album “Clarão,” and some classics from the Brazilian repertoire. Described as “a street festival of fun” by Jazz Weekly, this show will transport you to another place and make you want to move!

Kristen will be joined by a full horn section in addition to her frequent collaborators, the great Brazilian musicians César Garabini (7-string guitar) and Eduardo Belo (double bass), both of whom performed on her critically-acclaimed album "Clarão."

Eclectic virtuoso Kristen Mather de Andrade has been a member of the prestigious West Point Concert Band since 2007 and the Band’s principal clarinetist and soloist since 2012. Additionally, Kristen is the clarinetist, co-founder and artistic director of Vent Nouveau, a New York City ensemble that performs and records material exclusively for winds and brass, as well as the West Point Band’s one-of-a-kind ensemble, Quintette 7. She became interested in Brazilian music and culture when she met her husband in 2011, and her album “Clarão,” has received accolades both in the U.S. and in Brazil for its authenticity, creativity, and virtuosity. A soulful singer as well, Kristen’s vocal stylings have been hailed as “just as powerful as her clarinet.” (Independent Artist Buzz)

This is a 70-minute program with no intermission, held outdoors in the open air chapel at Asbury United Methodist Church. Reservations are recommended for concert seating; lawn seating and “bring your own chair” seating available in the rear of the parking lot. Ample parking. Refreshments will be served following the performance. In case of rain, concert will be held inside the sanctuary.

Reservations can be made online at www.musicatasbury.com or by calling the church office 914-779-3722 and leaving a message with name, phone number, email address, and number in your party.

Music at Asbury was launched in November of 2014 by Lu Gmoser, founding producer of Asbury Summer Theatre, and Dr. Earl F. Groner. As a program of Asbury-Crestwood United Methodist Church, Music at Asbury is designed to serve as a social service to the community, offering free performances by some of New York City and the Hudson Valley’s finest musical artists.

The Rev. Jason Radmacher is pastor of Asbury Church and Mary Thombs is Minister of Music and Chair of Music at Asbury.

For more information, contact:

Mary Thombs, Chair, Music at Asbury Maryet1@verizon.net; 917-533-5747

This project is made possible in part with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester through a 2022 Arts Alive Grant.