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    Jazz

    Richard Baratta Quintet

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    Saturday, May 30, 2026

    8:30 PM

    The Django

    2 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013

    $35

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Drummer Richard Baratta brings his quintet to The Django, one of the New York rooms where the band has been heard. Baratta's work emphasizes ensemble balance over solo display, with the rhythm section shaping the narrative of each tune. The group is developing a working book and has an emerging footprint on streaming platforms, offering a document of a band refining its repertoire in performance.

    About the Artist

    Richard Baratta Quintet

    Richard Baratta Quintet

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    The Richard Baratta Quintet is a jazz group led by drummer Richard Baratta, heard in New York City rooms like The Django. Baratta’s background spans performance and bandleading, with a working knowledge of straight-ahead jazz forms and contemporary repertoire.