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The NYC Ska Orchestra is a 20-piece powerhouse specializing in lush original compositions and classic Jamaican roots music, reimagined for a big-band setting. Led by Kevin Batchelor with featured vocalist/percussionist Larry MacDonald, this ensemble blends ska, mento, rock steady, reggae, and jazz into vibrant live performances. Based in New York City, they keep the city’s reggae- and jazz-infused scene fresh with dynamic arrangements and high-energy shows.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Whether you’re a longtime ska fan or new to the genre, secure your seats and experience the distinctive sound that NYC Ska Orchestra brings to stages across the region.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Explore their recent singles and upcoming tour stops. The band earned a Brooklyn Arts Fund (BAC) grant in 2023 to advance a recording project, underscoring their commitment to quality, original music rooted in NYC’s diverse cultural landscape. Keep an eye out for performances at The Falcon in Marlboro, NY on May 16, 2025, and a series of dates at Joe’s Pub (The Public Theater) in New York City around August 2025. For updates, visit their official site and social channels below.

The essentials

Quick Facts About NYC Ska Orchestra

  • 20-piece NYC Ska Orchestra specializes in lush original compositions and classic Jamaican roots music styled for a big-band setting.
  • Genre blend includes ska, mento, rock steady, reggae and jazz; led by Kevin Batchelor with Larry MacDonald as featured vocalist/percussionist.
  • Discography to date centers on singles, not full-length albums (as of 2025): Ska Trek (2021), On a Clear Day (feat. Larry McDonald & Pallavi Gummalam) (2024), My True Confession (2024).
  • Major achievements include a Brooklyn Arts Fund (BAC) grant in 2023 for a recording project supporting NYC Ska Orchestra.
  • Social media presence includes official site nyc-ska-orchestra.com and active accounts on Facebook and Instagram; the Facebook page is nycskaorchestra.

The hits

Top NYC Ska Orchestra Songs

  • My True Confession
    2024 · N/A
  • On a Clear Day (feat. Larry McDonald & Pallavi Gummalam)
    2024 · N/A
  • Ska Trek
    2021 · N/A

Explore their recent singles and upcoming tour stops. The band earned a Brooklyn Arts Fund (BAC) grant in 2023 to advance a recording project, underscoring their commitment to quality, original music rooted in NYC’s diverse cultural landscape. Keep an eye out for performances at The Falcon in Marlboro, NY on May 16, 2025, and a series of dates at Joe’s Pub (The Public Theater) in New York City around August 2025. For updates, visit their official site and social channels below.

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