RONI BEN~HUR TRIO
Israeli jazz guitarist who immigrated to the United States in 1985. His parents were Tunisian-Jewish from Tunisia.
Roni Bohobza grew up in Dimona, Israel. He is the youngest of seven children and one of two born after the family emigrated from Tunisia in 1955. His surname was legally changed to Ben-Hur via ritual at age 10.
When he was eleven, he started playing guitar. He learned about jazz from a high school’s friend’s record collection. In Israel he performed in clubs and at weddings and bar mitzvahs until he had enough money to move to the U.S. He arrived in New York City in 1985, spending time at Barry Harris’s Jazz Cultural Theater. He took lessons from Harris, then became a member of his band.[3]
Ben-Hur’s experience as an educator dates back to 1981 in Israel. In the U.S. he started jazz music programs at Professional Performing Arts School, the Coalition School for Social Change, and at the Lucy Moses School. At the request of Bette Midler, he started a jazz program for New York City high schools. Ben-Hur began a jazz camp in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, France, with Santi Debriano. With Nilson Matta, he began a jazz and Brazilian music camp in Bar Harbor, Maine, both intended for adult jazz amateurs. He is the founding director of the jazz program at the Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Center in Manhattan where he teaches.
Roni Ben~Hur ~ guitar | Jason Tiemann ~ drums | Harvie S ~ bass
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JOE ADERIES QUINTET
The Joe Anderies Quintet was formed from summer and fall yard concerts during 2020/21. From these sessions Joe pulled together a full on album project featuring the group and original compositions (influenced by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Hubert Laws and Lyle Mays). From hard driving swing to Latin and contemporary sounds, the Joe Anderies Quintet will deliver a joyful and revitalizing experience! Don’t miss out on this special night.
Joe Anderies is a longtime Denver flutist, saxophonist and music educator. Over the years Joe has developed cutting edge jazz education programs for elementary through high school students. His vision to connect tradition with the young and upcoming players continues to grow as he enters his 5th year as a board member of the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts and his 23rd year in the organization as a teacher and advisor. Joe did his formal study at Colorado Mesa Univ, University of North Texas, Metro State Univ, and CU Boulder masters of music program. Joe has recorded and performed with artists such as Larry Coryell, Ron Miles, Chuck Lamb, Bennie Maupin and Rob Mullins.
Gonzalo Teppa – bass, Alex Heffron – guitar, Eric Gunnison – piano, Joe Anderies – alto flute, saxophone.
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METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece “big band” featuring contemporary big-band jazz. Their selections include something for both young and old alike and considers the audience as an integral part of the show. Expect some humor, scary-good charts, outstanding local musicians and a very enjoyable evening!
Director – Jim Mick
Saxes: Zack Cassell, Adam Bell, Sam Hesch, Chris Wojtecki, Larry Stephens
Trombones: Kevin Buchanan, Ron Argotsinger, Spencer Malott, Kiel Lauer
Trumpets: Scott Handler, David Froman, Doug Barta, Mark Ibsen
Rhythm: Ron Jolly – Piano, Clint Dadian – Guitar, Jason Malmberg – Bass, Ian Spillman – Drums
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CHARLES MCPHERSON QUINTET
84th Birthday Celebration
Charles McPherson [alto saxophone]
Javon Jackson [tenor saxophone]
Amy Shook [bass]
Jeb Patton [piano]
Billy Drummond [drums]
For more than 60 years, saxophonist Charles McPherson has been one of the most expressive and highly regarded voices in jazz. His rich musical style, rooted in the blues and bebop, has influenced and inspired generations of musicians and listeners. Wynton Marsalis, a longtime admirer says: “Charles is the very definition of excellence in our music. He is the definitive master on this instrument. He plays with exceptional harmonic accuracy and sophistication. He performs free-flowing, melodic and thematically developed solos with unbelievable fire and an unparalleled depth of soul.”
A former member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers who also put in time with such jazz giants, Javon Jackson keeps the fires burning for straight ahead jazz.
Amy Shook is one of the most in-demand acoustic bassists in the mid-Atlantic, coveted for her huge sound and infectious, driving groove. In addition to being a premier performing and recording artist, she is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist (playing acoustic bass, electric bass, violin, viola, and cello), composer and music educator.
Jeb Patton, described as both a “young phenomon… on piano” and an “absolute great,” has earned a well-regarded reputation in the international jazz community. The multi-talented Patton is known as a “player of great expression.”
Billy Drummond is acclaimed by Downbeat as one of the hippest and versatile bandleaders now at work, his thrilling, powerful and highly musical playing has also made him one of the most called-for sidemen of his generation.
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