The NYC Ska Orchestra is a unique 20-piece big band that creates and performs lush original compositions and arrangements of songs from the rich, historic, and culturally-iconic Jamaican music of ska, mento, rock steady, reggae, and jazz from the 1950s and 60s.

Subway to Skaville is a monthly-recurring showcase series in New York City bringing you the best of the ska genre in all its styles from traditional 60s influence to ska-core and everything in between.

NYC Ska Orchestra

NYC Ska Orchestra Live at The Iridium in NYC! Get ready for an epic night of ska and Jamaican beats! The NYC Ska Orchestra, a powerful 20-piece big band, will be taking the stage at The Iridium in NYC on Saturday, November 2nd at 8:30pm.

I better make it to the Skatalites/NY Ska Jazz Ensemble show tomorrow at Brooklyn Bowl or I'll be pissed. After years in the making, Sam Gursky's documentary Brooklyn Rocksteady will be released! It will be shown at IndieScreen in Brooklyn at 7pm and 9pm on Thursday July 18th.

The NYC Ska Orchestra is a 20-piece big band of top-notch musicians led by arranger, trumpeter, and vocalist Kevin Batchelor. The group features star turns from celebrated octogenarian percussionist/vocalist Larry McDonald and master drummer Carl Wright.

Mar 22, 2024 · The NYC Ska Orchestra is a unique 18-piece big band that blends the exuberant musical layers of the jazz big band era with Jamaican roots music.

Check out NYC SKA Orchestra with special guest DMC of RUN DMC at City Winery in New York on April 20, 2025 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

NYC Ska Orchestra. 2,856 likes · 3 talking about this. The #NYCSkaOrchestra is a 20-piece big band playing original compositions and new arrangements.

NYC Ska. 2,366 likes · 10 talking about this. NYC Ska showcases NY/NJ area ska bands both present and past, and promotes upcoming shows / events in the area. Get your dancing shoes on!