MUSIC
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
8:30 PM

Ben Goldberg
Areté Venue & Gallery
67 West Street #103, Greenpoint, Brooklyn

$20
https://www.aretevenue.com/events/

Clarinetist/saxophonist/composer Ben Goldberg is an invaluable musician, playing jazz and classical (and klezmer!) with a number of ensembles.  It isn't clear if this is a solo show or if he's playing with an ensemble.  It doesn't matter:  Goldberg is worth listening to in any format.  Unfortunately, this recorded-for-podcast performance involves a 45-minute discussion period after the 45 minutes of music.

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