Summergarden 2007: New Music for New York presents eight evenings of adventurous contemporary music, with premieres each night. Gate opens at 7:00 p.m. Concerts begin at 8:00 p.m.

Etienne Charles, trumpet and percussion; Brian Hogans, alto and soprano saxophones; Robert Rodriguez, piano; Earl Travis, bass; Marion Felder, drums; Angel Rodriguez, percussion

With Culture Shock Project, Etienne Charles explores jazz through the African rhythms and folk traditions of the Caribbean. Charles interprets stories of West Indian folklore characters for this concert, which includes the world premiere of the suite An Encounter with La Diablesse.

Admission to Summergarden is free. Visit the program page for full details.