Ches Smith live in Kings County

Experience Ches Smith live on July 25th

Ches Smith is a drummer and composer known for his work bridging contemporary jazz, improvised music, and influences from Haitian Vodou drumming traditions. His compositions often feature complex rhythmic structures, incorporating both acoustic and electronic elements, and frequently involve extended techniques. Smith has released several albums as a leader and collaborator on labels such as ECM and Relative Pitch Records, earning recognition for his innovative approach to percussion and ensemble leadership.

The Wyckoff House Museum in Kings County, Brooklyn, represents the oldest Dutch Colonial building still standing in New York City. Constructed around 1652, it was originally part of a 300-acre farmstead owned by the Wyckoff family, who were early settlers of New Netherlands. The house remained continuously occupied by the family for over three centuries, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of Dutch colonists and subsequent generations in rural Brooklyn. Today, the museum functions as a historic house museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the Wyckoff family and the cultural landscape of early Brooklyn. The grounds also include a community garden and serve as an educational resource focusing on local history and agricultural practices. The site’s historical context provides an unusual setting for musical performances.