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About the 2023 Performers
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Aaron Bernstein Quartet - Aaron Bernstein graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2020 from City College of New York with a Bachelors degree in Music. He studied with Steve Wilson and on violin, with Rob Thomas of Berklee College. Aaron has played in the past with such notable Jazz artists as Matt Wilson, Adrien Chevalier and Rich Perry. With his present quartet he presents a unique blend of Bebop and Swing with a special focus on lesser known Jazz composers. Aaron is joined by the talented guitarist Dennis Pol who has played with the Avalon Jazz Band. He brings a solid bluesy and polished swinging sound to the quartet. In the all-important rhythm section the talented Kent Williams on drums and Kazuki Takemura on Bass. Both are the foundation on which the quartet sits and are essential to the Swinging sound of the group.
Artistry Performing Arts Center - At Artistry, they believe that the ARTS are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and math...music, dance, and theater allow children to unlock their imagination to create.
Baldwin High School Chamber Singers
Baldwin High School String Quintessence
Baldwin PAL Cheerleaders - The Nassau County Police Activity League (PAL) is one of the largest PALs in the nation with 20,000 youth participating in programs annually. NCPAL operates 31 units in over 40 communities throughout Nassau County providing sports, crafts, education, and other programs for all boys and girls regardless of race, religion, income or disability.
Destined to Dance - Destined to Dance Performing Arts Center offers an array of dance genres including: Technical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, African, Modern, Combo Classes, Hip-Hop and Majorette, Drama, Mime and Praise. They also have a Hip-Hop and Majorette Competitive Travel Team, and offer classes in Gymnastics, Music, Modeling, Drama and Drumline.
Jill B. Lovin - Born and raised in Baldwin, Jill is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist , and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Universe City NYC and Grow Brownsville. Jill's work in Food/Environmental/Social Justice informs her artistry and song writing to center conversations of Humanitarianism, Buddhist principles, and improving the world we all live in.
New World Music Center - Conveniently located on Grand Avenue in Baldwin! New World Music Center has been serving the musical needs of the community since 1988. Professional music lessons, instruments, accessories, and print music sales, rentals, and repairs. They do it all. Stop by and see them - they’ll get you playing!
Sheila Hawkins - Sheila will be performing zumba at the Festival. Sheila is a national fitness trainer and owner of SoHappy2BFit. Classes are held at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center and on Zoom. For more information follow her on Instagram at SoHappy2BFit. Strong, healthy and cute!
Yovanne & Les Artistes - Yovanne attended Juilliard for two years before transferring to North Carolina Central to focus on jazz music. He received a double degree in piano/organ performance in theory and composition. Yovanne was the vocal coach at Capital and Polygram records. At 18 he worked under the legendary gospel singer and composer James Cleveland. He has also performed at legendary NYC Jazz venues such as the Apollo Theatre, BB Kings, Birdland, Sweet Waters, Minton’s Playhouse and Cotton Club, The Triad and Don't Tell Mama Piano Bar & Cabaret.
