Spanish Fly
About This Event
Spanish Fly at Red Rooster Harlem showcases a diverse range of Latin and Latin American music styles, including salsa, merengue, bossa nova, and Afro-Cuban jazz. Directed by Ray Angry, the event celebrates Harlem's rich cultural heritage.
About Spanish Fly
“Spanish Fly” at Red Rooster Harlem refers not to the 1975 British-Spanish film of the same name, but to a live set grounded in jazz while borrowing freely from rock and pop vocabulary. Featuring pianist-composer Ray Angry alongside chef-host Marcus Samuelsson, the program frames Angry’s writing as the spine of a club-band conversation, where groove and harmony do equal work. No documented NYC premiere history is widely cited for this configuration. Still, it reflects a Harlem tradition of genre-mixing as civic culture, not branding.
About the Artists
Ray Angry
Ray Angry is a musician and composer recognized for his contributions to various musical genres, including jazz and soul.
Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus Samuelsson is an acclaimed chef and culinary innovator known for his vibrant restaurants, including Red Rooster Harlem and Overtown, and his upcoming venture, Marcus DC, set to open in Spring 2025.