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modern jazz
Michael Zaporski’s FUTUREVISIONS explodes across the soundscape, taking audiences on a lyrical epic, connecting two continents and two quintessential traditions: American Jazz and West African rhythms. Their performances are a whirlwind of dynamic energy leaving listeners hanging on every pulse-pounding note. Jazz aficionados and novices alike will be spellbound after hearing their smart, clever, and...
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11
Jan
“Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times), identical twins Peter and Will Anderson are one of the most extraordinary musical acts performing captivating, classic jazz today. Born and raised in Washington D.C., the Andersons moved to New York City to attend The Juilliard School. They’ve performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Village...
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12
Nov
Bobby Selvaggio is one of the leading alto saxophone voices on today’s jazz scene. In the words of pianist Kenny Werner, “Bobby is among the best of players out there,” and legendary saxophonist Joe Lovano praises Bobby by calling him “one of the few young saxophonists on the scene today that captures you with his...
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Xavier Bonner is a saxophonist & composer from Detroit, Michigan. Coming from a long lineage of successful Detroit musicians, Xavier joins today’s music scene as one of the “young lions” where many of today’s talented young musicians make their way. “As a bandleader I want to build upon what has come before me and take...
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The band Juarez – Lee – Alvarez is quickly becoming one of the hottest young trios in the midwest. Their unique blend of traditional hard bop and adventurous new original compositions set them apart as a band to seriously look out for. They have performed with jazz luminaries such as John Clayton, Gerald Clayton, Benny...
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19
Jul
Pete Zimmer drums; Kyle Asche guitar; Corey Kendrick piano; Jeff Pedraz bass Drummer, Pete Zimmer, moved to New York City in June of 2001, and has since established himself as one of the top-call drummers in New York City’s jazz scene. Originally from Waukesha, Wisconsin, Zimmer has made his mark nationally and internationally as a...
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19
Jul
As a student at the Detroit School Of Arts, Benny Rubin received attention from Detroit`s jazz community. He has studied with sax master Wendell Harrison and performed with drummer Sean Dobbins’ Organ Quartet at the Kerrytown Concert House for their Rising Stars Series, and with pianist Pamela Wise Harrison at the Shrine Of The Black...
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06
Jun
The Allen Dennard Quartet is a jazz, funk/fusion band based in the city of Detroit, MI. From traditional swinging compositions to the new contemporary sounds of today, Allen’s quartet offers a mix of old school and new school music. Allen and his group have played in several different venues across Detroit such as Baker’s Keyboard...
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06
Jun
The band will feature Nolan Young (sax), Andrew Peck (bass), and Kayvon Gordon (drums). On the rare occasions that these three musicians find themselves in the same room, they take the audience to new and exciting musical places.
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05
Jun
Saxophonist and Composer, Bobby Muncy has been called “an adventurous local tenor saxophone player” by The Washington Post. The DCist writes that his “eclecticism is reflected in Muncy’s writing…reveal a broad range of influences, from John Coltrane to Radiohead.” Mike West of the Washington City Paper describes his writing as “equal parts Hoagy Carmichael and...
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