JEREMEY POPARAD JAZZ ORCHESTRA

To celebrate his 40th, Jeremey has called upon his friends in the Norhteast Ohio jazz scene for an evening of all original compositions and arrangemenets by Jeremey as well as Andrew Wegierski of the Danjo Jazz Orchestra and Bryan Kennard, director of The Bop Stop. The evening will feature two special guest vocalists from groups that Jeremey performs with: Bassel Almadani from Bassel and the Supernaturals and Heidi Swinford of Axon-Neuron. The band for the evening includes:

Flute: Bryan Kennard

Saxophones: Chris Coles, Nathan-Paul Davis, AJ Kluth, BJ Quimby, Brad Wagner

Trumpets: Tim Coyne, Garret Folgler, Mark Russo, Tommy Lehman

Trombones: BJ Bishop, Eric Dregne, Mark Mauldin, Andrew Wegierski

Rhythm: Andru Dennis, piano; Jeremey Poparad, guitar; Kevin Martinez, bass; Anthony Taddeo, drums

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The Jazz Voyager

The Jazz Voyager is back once more on a flight to the nation’s capital to the Big Apple. I’ll be giving my regards to Broadway before heading up a few blocks to 10 Columbus Circle 10019 where the Appel Room is located within Jazz At Lincoln Center. It will be a night of Brazilian music and romance with vocalist Rosa Passos.

Based on the design of a Greek amphitheater, The Appel Room merges luxuriant splendor with functional accessibility. One glance at the dramatic 50′ × 83′ wall of glass confirms that The Appel Room possesses one of New York City’s greatest backdrops—Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Several mechanical tiers make up the fluid inner structure of the amphitheater, offering a strikingly adaptable layout. This ingenious design allows for a smooth transformation from supper-club or event mode to theater mode. For additional capability, The Appel Room features a removable stage on its bottom level.

Vocalist Rosa Passos reunites with NEA Jazz Masters Kenny Barron and Ron Carter in the Appel Room for the first time together. While Passos has been called the female João Gilberto, she is a prolific and distinct vocalist and guitarist with a playful yet sophisticated style, marked by perfect pitch and spacious elegance. Enhancing this meeting of these three masters is first-call Brazilian drummer, Rafael Barata.

The Appel Room is located at 10 Columbus Circle, New York City 10019. For more info 212~258-9800 or visit https://2023.jazz.org/rosa-passos-with-kenny-barron-and-ron-carter

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AARON LESSARD GROUP

Aaron Lessard is a Nashville Jazz/Fusion guitarist. His show brings a barrage of melodic and high flying guitar along with a stunning trio to back him. A product of the Berklee College of Music, Lessard’s influences range from greats like Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, John Scofield, and Robben Ford. His mix of original compositions and covers bring forth a unique musicality to create a spectacular evening.

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The Jazz Voyager

The Jazz Voyager is off to Canada for a first time experience at Frankie’s Jazz Club in British Columbia. Located in Vancouver at 755 Beatty Street V6B 2M4. This week I’m going to witness three young up and coming musicians, guitarist Alvin Brendan, keyboardist Benjamin Millman, and drummer Trent Otter.

A home to live jazz and blues, Frankie’s features local, national and international world class musicians. They offer an evening of casual intimacy with a selection of spirits and wine coupled with an Italian menu to enjoy music to.

Frankie’s Jazz Club phone number is +1 604-688-6368. For more information on showtimes and tickets visit https://www.frankiesjazzclub.ca/

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BOBBY BROOM

Harlem born, New York City raised, Bobby Broom has been heralded as “one of the most musical guitarists of our time” by jazz historian and author, Ted Gioia. Playing Carnegie Hall with Sonny Rollins and Donald Byrd at age 16, Broom recorded his debut as a leader, “Clean Sweep,” for GRP Records at age 20. He’s played and /or recorded with Kenny Burrell, Hugh Masakela, Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Stanley Turrentine, Dave Grusin, Charles Earland, Miles Davis, Kenny Garrett and Dr. John, among others. Broom has been recognized as one of the top guitarists by Down Beat magazine’s annual Reader’s Poll in 2015 & 2020, as well as their Critics Poll for four years, from 2012-2014 and again in 2017. His latest quartet recording, “Keyed Up,” released in late 2022, is an homage to some of the great pianist/composers in jazz.

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