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THE LEVIN BROTHERS BAND w/ Pat Labarbera
Wednesday,May 28, at 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm
THE LEVIN BROTHERS BAND
Growing up in in Brookline, Massachusetts, Pete and Tony Levin were trained in Classical
music but were also attracted to and influenced by the 1950's jazz recordings by bassist Oscar
Pettiford and French horn player Julius Watkins. Both were encouraged by Brookline’s music
faculty to pursue music careers. Pete went to Boston University SFAA and then to The Juilliard
School in New York City, Tony to The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. After
graduating, Tony also moved to New York City. By the 1970’s. both were active in the New
York City music scene, doing recording sessions and playing live.
Style-wise, Tony and Pete have had divergent careers. Their musical paths have crossed
many times, backing other artists and playing in each other's bands. In the late ‘70s they
toured together with Paul Simon. But other than a 1976 recording by their first group – “The
Clams” – the Levin Brothers band was their first time developing a project of their own. With
their common roots, music training and decades of recording experience, getting their minds in
sync with the project was easy.
Their 2014 debut album “Levin Brothers” was recorded in Catskill, NY at Scott Petito’s NRS
Studio. The music was rooted in ‘50s-era jazz. Over the years they've added a lot of eclectic
material to the band's repertoire, drawing from Classical, Pop and Prog Rock genres and
adapting it to the band's jazz style. Performances now include compositions by Paul Simon,
Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Ennio Morricone, Ralph Towner, Astor Piazzolla, Jimi Hendrix
and Jimmy Giuffre, as well as originals by Pete, Tony, Jeff and Pat.
Over the last 10 years the quartet has toured the U.S. and internationally, releasing 4 more
albums. While Woodstock drummer Jeff Siegel has been with them from the beginning, the 4 th
member has varied over the years: saxophonist Erik Lawrence, guitarists David Spinozza and
Jeff Ciampa, flautist Ali Ryerson and saxophonist Ken Gioffre. In 2024-25 they are joined by
iconic saxophonist Pat Labarbera.
Growing up in in Brookline, Massachusetts, Pete and Tony Levin were trained in Classical
music but were also attracted to and influenced by the 1950's jazz recordings by bassist Oscar
Pettiford and French horn player Julius Watkins. Both were encouraged by Brookline’s music
faculty to pursue music careers. Pete went to Boston University SFAA and then to The Juilliard
School in New York City, Tony to The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. After
graduating, Tony also moved to New York City. By the 1970’s. both were active in the New
York City music scene, doing recording sessions and playing live.
Style-wise, Tony and Pete have had divergent careers. Their musical paths have crossed
many times, backing other artists and playing in each other's bands. In the late ‘70s they
toured together with Paul Simon. But other than a 1976 recording by their first group – “The
Clams” – the Levin Brothers band was their first time developing a project of their own. With
their common roots, music training and decades of recording experience, getting their minds in
sync with the project was easy.
Their 2014 debut album “Levin Brothers” was recorded in Catskill, NY at Scott Petito’s NRS
Studio. The music was rooted in ‘50s-era jazz. Over the years they've added a lot of eclectic
material to the band's repertoire, drawing from Classical, Pop and Prog Rock genres and
adapting it to the band's jazz style. Performances now include compositions by Paul Simon,
Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Ennio Morricone, Ralph Towner, Astor Piazzolla, Jimi Hendrix
and Jimmy Giuffre, as well as originals by Pete, Tony, Jeff and Pat.
Over the last 10 years the quartet has toured the U.S. and internationally, releasing 4 more
albums. While Woodstock drummer Jeff Siegel has been with them from the beginning, the 4 th
member has varied over the years: saxophonist Erik Lawrence, guitarists David Spinozza and
Jeff Ciampa, flautist Ali Ryerson and saxophonist Ken Gioffre. In 2024-25 they are joined by
iconic saxophonist Pat Labarbera.
TONY LEVIN
Since graduating from the Eastman School of music, Tony has become the bass and
Chapman Stick voice for Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. In addition, he has played on
notable recordings for John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Dire Straits, Carly
Simon, Judy Collins, and many others. Tony has major jazz credentials, having worked with
Buddy Rich, Steps Ahead, L'Image, Gary Burton, Chuck Mangione, and Herbie Mann. He
currently records and tours with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Stick Men and BEAT.
PETE LEVIN
As a French Horn major, Pete earned a master’s degree from the Juilliard School. In the early
‘70s he switched to keyboards, becoming a synthesizer specialist in the New York City
recording studio scene. Over the years, he has graced hundreds of jazz and pop recordings
and performances with artists including Gil Evans, Jimmy Giuffre, Dave Brubeck, David
Sanborn, Miles Davis, Joe Louis Walker, Freddie Hubbard, Annie Lennox, Charles Mingus,
Jaco Pastorius and Wayne Shorter. He has released 19 solo albums with groups of varying
sizes. He currently leads and tours with the “Gil Evans Remembered” band, an 11-piece band
made up of alumni of the Gil Evans Orchestra of the 1970’s.
JEFF "SEIGE" SEIGEL
Drummer/Composer/Educator Jeff Siegel is a veteran of the New York Jazz Scene and has
worked with a virtual who's-who of jazz artists. A member of Sir Roland Hanna's Trio from
Since graduating from the Eastman School of music, Tony has become the bass and
Chapman Stick voice for Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. In addition, he has played on
notable recordings for John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Dire Straits, Carly
Simon, Judy Collins, and many others. Tony has major jazz credentials, having worked with
Buddy Rich, Steps Ahead, L'Image, Gary Burton, Chuck Mangione, and Herbie Mann. He
currently records and tours with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Stick Men and BEAT.
PETE LEVIN
As a French Horn major, Pete earned a master’s degree from the Juilliard School. In the early
‘70s he switched to keyboards, becoming a synthesizer specialist in the New York City
recording studio scene. Over the years, he has graced hundreds of jazz and pop recordings
and performances with artists including Gil Evans, Jimmy Giuffre, Dave Brubeck, David
Sanborn, Miles Davis, Joe Louis Walker, Freddie Hubbard, Annie Lennox, Charles Mingus,
Jaco Pastorius and Wayne Shorter. He has released 19 solo albums with groups of varying
sizes. He currently leads and tours with the “Gil Evans Remembered” band, an 11-piece band
made up of alumni of the Gil Evans Orchestra of the 1970’s.
JEFF "SEIGE" SEIGEL
Drummer/Composer/Educator Jeff Siegel is a veteran of the New York Jazz Scene and has
worked with a virtual who's-who of jazz artists. A member of Sir Roland Hanna's Trio from
1994-99, Jeff has performed and recorded with jazz legends including Ron Carter, Kenny
Burrell, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Helen Merrill and Mose Allison. For
many years, along with bassist Rich Syracuse, he was a member of legendary pianist Lee
Shaw's recording and touring trio. He currently tours and records with a jazz quartet The
Professors, four members of the SUNY (State University of New York) music faculty.
PAT LABARBERA
American-born, Canadian jazz tenor sax player, Pat Labarbera is best known as a long-time
featured soloist in Buddy Rich’s band. Pat comes from a musical family, sharing jazz history
along with his two brothers, John (Buddy Rich) and Joe (Bill Evans, Tony Bennett). In 1975
Pat joined Elvin Jones’ quartet, touring internationally and recording with the legendary
drummer for over 10 years. While working with Buddy Rich, Pat also played in groups led by
Woody Herman, Louie Bellson and Carlos Santana. Living in Toronto, Ontario since 1974, Pat
is on the faculty at Humber College. He has played a major role in the development of a
generation of Canadian saxophonists. In 2000, he won a Juno Award for Best Traditional
Instrumental Jazz Album for “Deep in a Dream.” Pat joined the Levin Brothers quartet in 2024,
appearing with them for four shows at the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
www.thelevinbrothers.com
Burrell, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Helen Merrill and Mose Allison. For
many years, along with bassist Rich Syracuse, he was a member of legendary pianist Lee
Shaw's recording and touring trio. He currently tours and records with a jazz quartet The
Professors, four members of the SUNY (State University of New York) music faculty.
PAT LABARBERA
American-born, Canadian jazz tenor sax player, Pat Labarbera is best known as a long-time
featured soloist in Buddy Rich’s band. Pat comes from a musical family, sharing jazz history
along with his two brothers, John (Buddy Rich) and Joe (Bill Evans, Tony Bennett). In 1975
Pat joined Elvin Jones’ quartet, touring internationally and recording with the legendary
drummer for over 10 years. While working with Buddy Rich, Pat also played in groups led by
Woody Herman, Louie Bellson and Carlos Santana. Living in Toronto, Ontario since 1974, Pat
is on the faculty at Humber College. He has played a major role in the development of a
generation of Canadian saxophonists. In 2000, he won a Juno Award for Best Traditional
Instrumental Jazz Album for “Deep in a Dream.” Pat joined the Levin Brothers quartet in 2024,
appearing with them for four shows at the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
www.thelevinbrothers.com
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- Date: Wednesday,May 28,
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Time:
8:00 pm - 11:59 pm
- Event Categories: Bar Gig, Events, Live Music, Music Event
Venue
- Funk n Waffles – Downtown Syracuse
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313 South Clinton Street
Syracuse, NY 13210 United States + Google Map - View Venue Website