Joe Holt is an improvisational pianist, with a unique and diverse musical background. A graduate of Glassboro State College (NJ) in the 1980s, and a student of Yoheved Kaplinsky, he has built his musical expression on this classical foundation, with a commitment to his own improvisational performance. At hundreds of events each year, Joe performs primarily as a soloist, but has also performed with his own trio, and established jazz groups, both in the Mid-Atlantic region and throughout the US in concerts and jazz festivals.In addition, Joe is a board certified music therapist (MT-BC), serving seniors in dozens of communities in PA, NJ, DE, and MD. He has also served in the roles of musical director and producer (for theatre, performing artists, and in the recording studio) and in music ministry (most recently as Worship Arts Director for the Chestertown (MD) Church of the Nazarene, from 2003-2006).
Joe is active in recording, appearing on over 20 albums, 6 of which are on his own label. He also performs weekly for "Joe Holt's Notes on the Radio" - heard (locally) on WKDI 840am, and through his website. For more information, including a schedule of piano concerts and performances, instructional articles, and his video performance diary: visit http://www.joeholtsnotes.com/ . Joe lives with his wife, Carol, and family, in Chestertown, MD.
SUNDAY 11/22: 6pm
Joe performs in concert at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Hanover, PA Join Joe for a Sunday concert of familiar hymns and songs, and piano improvisations.
special event:
SATURDAY 11/28/09: 8pm
Holly Lane in concert - with Joe on keyboard, and Mike McShane, percussion, at the Milton Theatre, Milton, De.Holly performs with an accent on the French. She spent 15 years living and performing in and around Paris, before returning to the states and establishing herself as an outstanding jazz vocalist, in the Delaware resort areas. Holly will present a program of French and American standards
in addition:
SATURDAY 11/21: 7-10pm
Joe performs with the Holly Lane Trio at the Globe, Berlin, Md
A true jazz singer, and a wonderful venue also:
note: The following is a partial listing of performances in senior independent living communities, provided for the convenience of residents (health cafe and assisted living not listed). Facilities differ on their policies toward outside guests at these events.
THURSDAY 11/5/09: 7pm - Philadelphia Protestant Home (PA) social hall
solo piano concert
FRIDAY 11/13/09: 7pm - Jenner's Pond (PA) auditorium
Duo concert with Dick Smolens - vocalist
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