Performances
- February 20th – Live at at Silvana in Harlem, NYC
- (date pending) – Make Music Fair Lawn, NJ
- (date pending) – Live at The Jazz Loft in Stonybrook, NY
- (date pending) – live at Silvana in Harlem, NYC
- (date pending) – live at the Speakeasy under The Gin Mill Upper West Side NYC
Past Performances
- Live at the Jazz Loft as part of their Swing into Spring Festival
- Live at the Staten Island Jazz Festival
- 6/21/25 – Make Music Fair Lawn, NJ
- 612/25 – Live at The Jazz Loft in Stonybrook, NY
- 6/23/25 – live at Silvana in Harlem, NYC
- 11/06/25 – Prv Evnt
- 8/30/25 – Autodidact Brewery in Morris Plains, NJ
- 6/07/25 – The Jazz Loft in Stonybrook, NY
- 5/23/25 – R(A)H Quintet live at Silvana in Harlem, NYC
- 5/26/25 – R(A)H Quintet live at the Speakeasy under The Gin Mill Upper West Side NYC
Look & Feel
The R(A)H Quintet live at Silvana, Harlem NYC, Feb 20th 2026
The R(A)H Quintet live at Silvana, Harlem NYC, Feb 20th 2026
The R(A)H Quintet live at Silvana, Harlem NYC, Feb 20th 2026
Past Promotion
Click here Watch the ENTIRE R(A)H Quintet’s Live Stream from our Speak Easy Session at The Gin Mill on the Upper West Side in NYC
Who we are
R(A)H Quintet‘s core repertoire reflects the diverse backgrounds of its members, blending elements of traditional jazz standards with influences from Blues Pop, Country and Americana. Blending their musical tastes to create a vibrant, evolving musical landscape that intersects jazz and contemporary sounds. With over 20 yrs experience performing in NYC area. (RW Music Hall, Pianos, Mercury Lounge, Bowery Electric, The Garage, Fat Cat, Arlenes)
We are sound scientists who bring disparate musical elements into a synergistic unity, resonating with a jazz sensibility while embracing the rhythmic structures of contemporary music. Rooted in deep improvisation and bold compositions, the group seamlessly fuses jazz, bluegrass, and folk traditions into a singular sound that feels both timeless and forward-thinking. The aural environment is energized by the captivating and powerful groove set by drums and bass, providing a driving foundation for the ensemble’s rich harmonic and melodic interplay. The piano crafts a textured backdrop, setting the stage for warm and vibrant horn melodies that soar with expressive depth. With instrumentation that includes hammer dulcimer, mandolin, violin, cello, upright bass, drums, guitar, piano, vocals, and saxophone, the group explores a vast sonic palette, pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz forms.
R(A)H Quintet Featuring Bassist Andy McKee
Two-time Grammy nominee for work with the Mingus Big Band. And who held the bass chair with Philly Joe Jones ‘Le Grand Prix’, Chet Baker, Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, and Michel Petrucciani Group joins this exciting group!
Members of the Band
Two-time Grammy nominee for work his with the Mingus Big Band, Andy McKee held the bass chair with Philly Joe Jones ‘Le Grand Prix’, Chet Baker, Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, and Michel Petrucciani Group and musical director of the Mingus Big Band and the Mingus Orchestra. Mr. McKee has toured / recorded with Johnny Hartman, Jaki Byard, Hank Jones, Don Cherry, Steve Grossman, Clifford Jordan, Andrew Hill, Charlie Rouse, Archie Shepp, and others. Leader efforts include Andy McKee & NEXT, Sound Roots (Mapleshade 04432) and andy mckee // one world (CAP 965) featuring Idris Muhammad. Director of New School University’s Mingus Ensemble and clinician at conservatories and workshops worldwide.
