Sunday, August 9, 2015

Be-Bop and Modern Jazz with a capitol "J"!

Six seasoned pros premier their new ensemble, presenting Be-Bop and Modern Jazz with a capitol "J"!

Thursday August 13  7:00

Featuring: 
Derrick James/Alto Sax

In-demand Saxophonist Derrick James has shared stages, studios, television performances and numerous Jazz Festivals with notables from Brad Mehldau to Prince. 

Geoff Vidal/Tenor Sax

After touring and performing out of his native New Orleans, the young, award-winning, Geoff Vidal became a tenor-of-choice for NYC's the city’s most prominent clubs. 

Barry Cooper /Trombone

Trombonist Barry Cooper, studied with jazz master Benny Powell, toured with Clark Terry, the Duke Ellington and Count Basie Bands and played Birdland with Chico O'Farrill.

Jean-Yves Jung/Piano

Jean-Yves Jung studied arranging and orchestration in Paris and piano with Bojan Zulfikarpacik. He tours with the Bireli Lagrene 4tet and has collaborated with Billy Cobham, among others.

Ira Coleman/Bass

Coleman is as comfortable playing Jamaican rhythms as he is accompanying a gospel choir or performing in a jazz trio. This consummate professional has built an international reputation for versatility.

Tony Jefferson/Drums

Accomplished drummer and vocalist,Tony Jefferson has been a fixture on the NY jazz scene and toured the globe with top musicians, including Eddie Henderson, Cyrus Chestnut and Cedar Walton.

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