Ft. “Rocksteady Freddie” Reiter (bandleader, saxophone, flute, vocals), Kevin “KB” Batchelor (trumpet, vocals), Mark Damon (bass, vocals), Cary Brown (keyboards, vocals), Andy Stack (guitar, vocals), Craig Santiago (drums)
The New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble (NYSJE) is a powerhouse collective that seamlessly fuses the infectious rhythms of ska with the improvisational brilliance of jazz. Since originating the genre of “ska-jazz” in 1994, the group, led by founder Rocksteady Freddie, has been at the forefront of the global ska and jazz crossover, delivering high-energy performances and masterful musicianship.
