Lena Bloch’s interview with Maya Pritsker.

Lena Bloch - premiere of “My Name Is Marina“ for jazz ensemble and voice Acclaimed Russian-born saxophonist/composer Lena Bloch reimagines work of Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva in a new jazz suite. Premieres of My Name Is Marina for jazz ensemble and voice on Sunday, October 2 in Manhattan and Sunday, October 16 in Brooklyn. Event Venue: Marlene Meyerson JCC | 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th St, NYC Scholes Street Studio | 375 Lorimer St, Brooklyn Event Date: Sunday, October 2 at Marlene Meyerson JCC | Sunday, October 16 at Scholes Street Studio. Sunday, October 2, 7 p.m. at Marlene Meyerson JCC, 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th St., Manhattan. Tickets $10. In person, audio/video available after performance. For information call 646-505-4444 or visit “Bloch’s sound suggests the complex worlds of players like Warne Marsh, richly moving yet never cliched.” – Donald E