Dennis Lichtman and Tamar Korn have collaborated for nearly 20 years in western swing sextet The Brain Cloud, early jazz band The Cangelosi Cards, Tamar's effortlessly elastic and undefinable Kornucopia, and have recorded for Carnegie Hall and the Irish Arts Center's Grásta: Life in Uncertainty series.

Tamar's unique voice and imaginative improvisational spirit transcend the 1920s jazz style for which she is best known. Dennis is a multi-instrumental wizard who leaps effortlessly from clarinet to string instruments across and through countless styles of American and international acoustic roots music.  Together, they spin familiar early jazz and swing tunes (and more) into uncharted territory with an intimate yet freewheeling flair.

We’re so excited to have these two perform live at the gala this year!