ARTEMIS

Jammin’ at the Gem is back by popular demand, we are thrilled to present a full season of national Grammy-award winning headliners. This is a special year, as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary since the American Jazz Museum opened its doors. Let’s celebrate and empower the community that helps keep jazz alive at 18th & Vine!

About the artist:

The brainchild of pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, Artemis is a powerful ensemble of modern masters. The multinational, multigenerational band was founded in 2017 under the banner of International Women’s Day. Artemis’ performance at the 2018 Newport Jazz Festival was so dynamic, Blue Note Records President Don Was signed the group to the label. Artemis has played on iconic stages like Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, SFJAZZ, and Chicago Orchestra Hall. Each member of the band is a virtuoso player, composer and bandleader and the group’s repertoire reflects each individual’s sound. From original music to mind-bending arrangements of eclectic material, Artemis performs with power, passion, and high-wire intensity.

The group: pianist & music director Renee Rosnes, clarinetist Anat Cohen, tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, bassist Noriko Ueda, drummer Allison Miller, and vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant.

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GYS LADYBIRDS RISING

GYS Ladybirds Rising 2023: Woman’s History Month Special Show ” Lady In Satin” tribute

Yaala Ballin (v) | Chris Byars (conductor) | Zaid Nasser (alto) | Avital Mazor (First Violin) | Daniel Zinn (Second Violin) | Jay Julio (viola) | Helen Newby (cello)

Jon Erik Kellso (tp) | John Mosca (trombone) | Stefano Doglioni (clarinet) | Will Anderson (flute) | Vahagn Hayrapetyan (p) | Ari Roland (b) | Keith Balla (d)

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DES MOINES BIG BAND

The Des Moines Big Band, a storied ensemble that goes back to the 1950s, has played with some of the greatest names in jazz, from legends like Clark Terry to some of the more local household names such as Scott Smith. Led by renowned trumpeter/arranger Dave Rezek, this organization is in residence at Noce on Wednesday nights.

The band often invites high school & college groups in to play during the set break.

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HOT PANTS DE FRANCE

Assembling some of the hottest talent from around the world, touring/session guitarist (Maynard Ferguson, NKOTB, Kenny Loggins) and Emmy nominated film/tv composer Sam Kaufmann formed the Gypsy Jazz and Swing Group – Hot Pants de France. Sam has liberated himself from the Hot Jazz canon and presents his own uninhibited, modern style with Hot Pants de France and highlights what is still to come. Well received by both listeners and the press, the vision was to bring a fresh, contemporary feel to hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s by arranging them in the style of jazz great Django Reinhardt. The intention was not to simply recapitulate the music, but to interpret it with a uniqueness, incorporating modern influences, while remaining true to the innovative style created by Django and Stéphane Grappelli in Quintette du Hot Club de France, one of the first all-string jazz bands.

The dichotomy between musical styles of the ’40s and the ’90s is bridged by our various vocalists including Lisa Rittner, and Valeria Koka. Each elegantly bringing the music into the sound of “today”. Lisa honed her chops for a decade on the Queen Mary and the band Sound F/X. In addition to her voice, Lisa gracefully adds her Saxophone prowess to Hot Pants’ samba-esque version of “Black Hole Sun”. While Valeria is best known for her vocal work with Ukranian Superstar Artem Pivovarov and her own Valeria Koka Sextet.

Harkening back to the establishing sound of OG – Stéphane Grappelli, Jane Young (2nd Place International Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Swiss Dream Circus, NBC, Nova/PBS) constructed excellent counterpoint to Sam’s guitar lines. The two play off each other like a conversation between old friends.

Finally, touring/session bassist Jack O’Roonie (Andre Williams, Danny B Harvey, Wanda Jackson and Labella Strings endorsee) outlines the harmony while controlling the dynamics and pace of the band with his fantastical yet proficient bass lines.

Years of experience and effortless interaction are clear – noteworthy on the recordings as well as on stage. Standing on the works by Django Reinhardt, it is this unique mix of pop, jazz, americana and inventive compositions that makes the unmistakable sound of the group.

BAND MEMBERS
Sam Kaufmann – Reharmonizer and Guitar
Lisa Rittner – Vocals and Sax
Valeria Koka – Vocals
Jack O’Roonie – Bass
Andrea Reynolds and Jane Young – Violin

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PARKER HOUSE BAND

The Band: Ryan Davis~piano, Ben Triesch~bass, Jeremy Bruch~drums, and Kris Kimura~woodwinds and vocals, with a special sweetheart appearance by vocalist Jennifer Johnson.

Fall in love with the Parker House Band! Our Funny Valentine Show is a live jazz playlist of love songs for the ages.  We’ll serenade and romance you all night, whether it’s your first date or your 50th, a friend date, a much-deserved date with yourself, or a rare kid-free evening out on the town for a couple of starry-eyed parents.

The show will also be available via livestream at parkerjazzclub.com/livestream, generously sponsored by local nonprofit Texas Jazz Society.

Online donations are welcome—all proceeds benefit Texas Jazz Society’s mission to keep jazz alive and thriving in Texas.

Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm

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