GREG SATTERTHWAITE QUINTET

Graduating from some of the nations most prestigious jazz programs, Satterthwaite earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas in Jazz Piano Performance, a Master of Arts in Commercial Music from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami. Satterthwaite is an Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano and African American Studies at the University of Georgia. He has studied with Stephen Scott, Ron Miller, Pat Coil, Dave Meder, Quincy Davis, Brad Leali, and Lynn Seaton. His educational experiences have impacted his teaching philosophy as he brings forth the knowledge, observations, and backgrounds of the educators, artists and creative makers that he has interacted with and learned from over the years. As a scholarly contribution to the field, Satterthwaite presented “Beyond Fourths and Pentatonics: A Critical Analysis of Selected Recordings of McCoy Tyner “1962 to 1963” at the national 2021 Jazz Education Network Conference.

Satterthwaite arranged and composed all songs on his debut album “Who I Am,” which can be heard on major music streaming platforms, and is releasing his sophomore album Savannah Blue.

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THE TERENCE HARPER PROJECT FEATURING AUDREY SHAKIR

Terence Harper is one of the youngest members of the Harper Family Dynasty and is currently touring around the world. He has played and recorded with the great Curtis Lundy, Steve Turre, Jimmy Heath, Musiq Soulchild, Solange, Keith David, Bobby Watson and Chinese Movie Star and Mandopop artist Andy Lau just to name a few. He has also appeared on numerous television shows and movies including, The Orignals as well as the remake of the movie The Color Purple, directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Quincy Jones, Scott Sanders, Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey.

Audrey Shakir is a jazz-pop vocalist extraordinaire and dubbed Atlanta’s First Lady of Jazz. She has entertained throughout the United States and internationally. Her scatting talents have been compared to the great Ella Fitzgerald, and she brings a remarkable jazz influence to all the material she performs.

Showtimes: 7:30pm & 9:30pm

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SAN JOSÉ JAZZ SUMMER FEST

Performers: W.I.T.C.H., Noah & The Arkiteks, The Bad Plus, The Soul Rebels, Malahi Witson, DK Harrell, Billy Childs, Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers, Basi Vibe

Venues: Latin Tropical Stage, SJZ Break Room Stage, Tabard Theatre Swing Stage, Hammer Theatre Stage, Blues/Big Easy Stage, Sobrato Organization Main Sage, Montgomery Theater Stage, SJMA Next Gen Stage

Tickets: Advance Price Ends July 31

3-Day Pass Adult VIP ~ $610.00 + $16.60 fee

3-Day Pass Adult Priority Access ~ $310.00 + $9.80 fee

3-Day Pass Adult All Stages ~ $190.00 + $7.10 fee

3-Day Pass GA ~ $115.00 + $5.60 fee

3-Day Pass Child (Ages 5-12) ~ $30.00 + $3.60 fee

General Admission

Friday Adult VIP ~ $160.00 + $6.60

Friday Adult Priority Access ~ $90.00 + $5.00 fee

Friday Adult All Stages ~ $50.00 + $4.10 fee

Friday Adult GA ~ $35.00 + $3.80 fee

Friday Child ( Ages 5-12) ~ $10.00 + 3.20 fee

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NICOLE HENRY

The Palos Verde Performing Arts Cabaret Summer Jazz Series presents Award~Winning Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry with her Time To Love Again  CD Tour in the Harylne J. Norris Pavilion.

Nicole has an extensive repertoire, blending a timely collection of titles combining jazz, blues, originals, and new standards. She brings her quintet with her as she celebrates her music on Father’s Day!

Accolades from a variety of magazines have lauded her such: “Contemporary jazz singing at its very best! She is the REAL THING.” ~ Jazz Journal, “An exuberant, joyous, IMMACULATELY EXECUTED set.” ~ Downbeat, and  “A truly superb recording artist. Henry is uplifting and poignant.” ~ The Jazz Page.

***Facility/Health Fees: $10.00 per ticket applies to web orders, phone orders, and box office window orders.

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The Jazz Voyager

From Italy to the Czech Republic to France is a journey that has led this Jazz Voyager to the long-running jazz club Le Duc des Lombards where American pianist Bobby Few opened the venue, then called the Bar de l’Etoile. With an upright piano under the stairs they have been hosting diverse artists for nearly 40 years.

The venue has been the essential club in Paris offering an intimate setting with drinks & nibbles. Decorated by the American designer Elliot Barnes, the club has become the Parisian reference for jazz clubs. Performances are Monday to Saturday and its free entry Jams every Friday and Saturday beginning at 11:30 p.m.

This week I will be in the 10:00pm audience to partake of the talents of drummer and vocalist Roni Kaspi and her trio with Oxy on Keyboards & synthesizer and bassist Noé Berne. Later that night the jam session commences where musicians, young and old come to improvise, explore and learn.

Located at 42, rue des lombards 75001 Paris, more information can be attained by calling 01.42.33.22.88.

CALIFORNIA JAZZ FOUNDATION

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