THE ROCKSTEADY 7
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Playtime album
The Rocksteady 7 is an influential American ska and jazz band from NYC. Founded in 1997, the core of the group has consisted of tenor saxophonist and band leader
David Hillyard (The Slackers) and legendary percussionist
Larry McDonald (Lee "Scratch" Perry, Gil Scott-Heron). In live performances, they are supported by a rotating cast of top shelf nyc musicians. Given reggae's globally reaching influence, the Rocksteady 7 holds true to the genre's roots and the self-described "Jamaican Jazz" sound combines ska, rocksteady and reggae with extended jazz improvisation, intricate melodies, and complex harmonies. The group incorporates many diverse elements of world music with rocksteady rhythms, including ska, jazz, calypso, as well as early African and American jazz influences.
345 Adams Street, Brooklyn U.S.A.
Doors at 8PM. $8 - $12*. 21+ with ID.
* Purchase advance tickets here.
