Teddy Kumpel's FreeballW/ Bob Stander, Josh Dion, Andy Ezrin, Oz Noy
About This Event
At The Bitter End, guitarist and bandleader Teddy Kumpel fronts a Freeball set with Bob Stander, singing-drummer Josh Dion, Andy Ezrin, and guitarist Oz Noy. The bill spotlights Stander’s rock/pop songcraft and club-minded ensembles, Dion’s singing-drummer work and NYC-jazz collaborations, Oz Noy’s genre-crossing fusion approach, and Kumpel’s chart-reading and studio/technical skills.
About the Artists
Teddy Kumpel
“Teddy is the best of both worlds! He can read any chart you throw at him, but not at the expense of being a great collaborator. He always brings a musical and sonic depth to the track. Adding to this his almost nerdy computer skills, it's not surprising that he has played on mos
Bob Stander
Bob Stander is a New York–area rock/pop performer who appears at The Bitter End, a longstanding room in Greenwich Village’s live-music circuit. He is billed alongside The Bodega Cats with players like Ricky Byrd, Jeff Kazee, and Rich Pagano, a lineup that ties him to the Asbury Jukes and other working bands in the regional rock ecosystem.
Josh Dion
Josh Dion is a dynamic force in the New York City jazz scene, captivating audiences with his unique talent as a singing drummer and songwriter. Known for his engaging performances at the intimate yet vibrant venue, Barbès, Dion brings an electrifying energy that resonates with jazz aficionados and newcomers alike.
Oz Noy
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.