Jazz harmonica virtuoso, vibraphonist and composer Hendrik Meurkens began his career in Germany playing vibes. At 19, he heard Toots Thielemans play harmonica, which totally changed his musical life. His career has taken him from Brazil to Germany, then throughout the European continent where he became a pivotal force on the studio and jazz scene, performing, composing, recording, and touring extensively with his own ensembles as well as with visiting legends Harry Sweets Edison and Buddy Tate. In 1989, he returned to Brazil to record his first album as a leader, “Samba Importado“. In 1992, a trip to California led to his signing with the Concord label, and the resulting six recordings established him as the first major new voice on the harmonica since Toots Thielemans and as a vibes player in the mainstream tradition. He moved to New York in 1992 where he has lived ever since. His 30 CDs have received rave reviews and strong airplay, and established his immediately recognizable style of Brazilian Jazz.

BAND MEMBERS:
Hendrik Meurkens – harmonica, vibraphone
Mike Eckroth – piano
Jamie Ousley – bass
Ludwig Afonso – drums

Tickets are $50.50- $55.55 (including fees) here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34768/production/1281933?performanceId=11835376
ABOUT ARTS GARAGE:
The Arts Garage in Delray Beach is a very unique venue with 8 person table seating, an excellent sound system, and GREAT ENTERTAINMENT. Adult beverages are available for purchase (A menu is available at https://artsgarage.org/bar-menu/) and you bring your own munchies! Please purchase all your beverages (including water) at Arts Garage (which also helps defray Arts Garage costs). There is parking directly above the venue ($5 event parking) but it fills up quickly so come early and sample the many restaurants and eateries around Arts Garage in the Delray Pineapple Grove before or after the show! We like masks if you do. (Delray Beach)