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Eric Plaks

Eric Plaks - pianist - has lived his entire adult life in Harlem, where he has split his time between teaching music in the New York City public school system and his own performing and recording projects. Eric can be heard live regularly throughout the NYC area, including in his monthly engagement at The Shrine in Harlem, where he directs one of the city's top innovative large ensembles, the 14-member Shrine Big Band. Eric's discography to date includes two discs on Cadence/CIMP, Live at Bronx Community College (2013, recorded in 2009), and The Eric Plaks Five (2015, recorded in 2008)

Cuong Vu, Phil Schurger, Cluttertones and More

By MAURICE HOGUE

Check out some great music from new releases, from the avant-garde/Middle Eastern/North African fusion of Ensemble Fanaa, to trumpeter Cuong Vu's quartet with Bill Frisell; from Chicago guitarist Phil Schurger to New Orleans drummer Billie Davies; from poet Vince Bell to pianist Ran Blake with singer Christine Correa. Plus a set from three excellent German groups ...

The Eric Plaks Five

By ERIC PLAKS

Label: Cadence Jazz Records
Released: 2015

The Eric Plaks Quintet - Live at Bronx Community College

By ERIC PLAKS

Label: CIMP Records
Released: 2014

The Shrine Big Band - Swamp Music

By ERIC PLAKS

Label: Ducaine Records
Released: 2013

Eric Plaks with Strings

By ERIC PLAKS

Label: Ducaine Records
Released: 2007

Eric Plaks - Rooftop Reveries

By ERIC PLAKS

Label: Ducaine Records
Released: 2004

Eric Plaks - The Witch Man

By ERIC PLAKS

Label: Ducaine Records
Released: 2003