Oz Noy- Tom Guarna Band W Cliff Almond and James Genus

Oz Noy fronts the Tony Guarna Band with drummer Cliff Almond and bassist James Genus, bringing the group’s cross-genre set to The Bitter End in New York City. Noy’s guitar work moves between jazz fusion, funk, rock, and blues, built on sharp rhythmic accents and a willingness to take harmonic chances.

Oz Noy is an Israeli-born guitarist and composer who has made New York City his base since the 1990s, moving between jazz, rock, blues, and funk with a fusion player’s instincts. A regular presence at Iridium, he leads projects like the Oz Noy Trio and the Oz Noy Organ Trio, and has shared bills there with artists including Wayne Krantz, Robben Ford, Brian Charette, and Shawn Pelton, alongside appearances tied to Les Paul celebrations.

Tony Guarna is a New York City rock and pop guitarist and bandleader who appears regularly on local stages, including The Bitter End. He has shared the bandstand with guitarist Oz Noy, drummer Cliff Almond, and bassist James Genus, framing his own Tony Guarna Band around players fluent in groove and improvisation.

Tony Guarna Band is a New York City–based rock/pop group heard regularly at The Bitter End. The band often works in a flexible, guitar-led format, including collaborations with players such as Oz Noy, drummer Cliff Almond, and bassist James Genus, whose credits include the Saturday Night Live Band and extensive session work.

Cliff Almond is an American drummer, session player, and drum set educator whose work moves between jazz, rock/pop, and Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz traditions. He became a key collaborator of pianist Michel Camilo early in his career, touring and recording in settings that demand precision and quick reflexes.

James Genus is a bassist whose work moves between jazz, rock, and pop settings, with a steady presence in New York City’s working music scene. He is known for his role with the Saturday Night Live Band and for frequent session work that puts him in changing ensembles and tight arrangements.