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Eddie Barbash from the Late Show Band

  • Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center at Nazareth University 4245 East Avenue Rochester, NY, 14618 United States (map)

Come early for the pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM—the music starts at 3:00! Students and kids get in free—just stop by the welcome table for admission.

"Hailed by jazz pianist Jon Batiste as “one of the world's most important saxophonists," Eddie Barbash brings his irresistible charm as a founding member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to our stage. His unique style delights audiences worldwide, blending classical precision with contemporary flair.”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Special Guests
Eddie Barbash, Saxophone
Kyle Athayde, Drums

Featured Musicians
Juliana Athayde, Violin
Jeff Campbell, Bass
Chiao-Wen Cheng, Piano
Lars Kirvan, Cello
Joshua Newburger, Viola
Bob Sneider, guitar
Jeanelle Thompson, Violin

Featured Repertoire
David Temperley: Violin Sonata No.5
Darius Milhaud: La Création du Monde for Piano Quintet 
Selection of Jazz standards, various composers arr. Kyle Athayde          


Join us in person on 11/23/25! Can’t make it? A donation-supported online broadcast will be available later—we’ll email you the link when it’s ready.

Tickets purchased more than 7 days before the concert will be mailed to you. Buying within 7 days? We'll hold your tickets at the door for easy pickup!

Eddie Barbash, Saxaphone, Special guest for Chamber Music Rochester

Photo Credit: Alberto Vargas

Kyle Athayde, special guest for Chamber Music Rochester
Juliana Athayde, violin, co-artstic director for Chamber Music Rochester
Jeff Campbell, bass, featured musician for Chamber Music Rochester
Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano, featured musician for Chamber Music Rochester
Lars Kirvan, cello, featured musician for Chamber Music Rochester
Joshua Newburger, viola, featured musician for Chamber Music Rochester
Bob Sneider, guitar, featured musician for Chamber Music Rochester
Jeanelle Thomason, violin, featured musician for Chamber Music Rochester
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Earlier Event: October 12
A Continuum of Innovative Composers
Later Event: February 15
Cabell, Conyers, and Brahms