BOYCE GRIFFITH QUINTET
Boyce Justice Griffith is a soulful and melodic saxophonist and composer based in New York City. Known for his captivating melodies birthed from inescapable groove, Griffith has turned heads in his emerging career as a performer and composer. His work on the renowned label Outside In Music includes three singles, “Joe’s Blues,” “The Rule of Three,” and “Four In One,” as well as an EP titled “Tuning In.” Having studied under the legendary Wynton Marsalis and having performed regularly with world renowned pianist Marcus Roberts, Griffith’s music simultaneously embodies the acknowledgement of the tradition and the spirit of innovation that characterizes the genre, making him a standout artist in contemporary jazz.
Lineup:
Boyce Justice Griffith – Saxophone
Anthony Hervey – Trumpet
Tyler Bullock – Piano
Marty Jaffe – Bass
John Sturino – Drums
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DANNY JANKLOW & ELEVATION
Danny Janklow + Elevation Band ft. Katherine Ella Wood and Dennis Hamm
Danny Janklow is an acclaimed saxophonist and composer, recognized as a leading musical voice of his generation. He is celebrated for his work on the Grammy-winning “Monk’estra plays John Beasley” in 2021. His performances, rooted in themes of justice and love, have seen him share stages with icons like Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock.
Katherine Ella Wood, a Juilliard-trained vocalist from Miami, is also in the jazz spotlight. Known for her rich, nostalgic voice, Katherine has captivated global audiences and brought her passion for jazz to prestigious venues alongside renowned musicians. Dennis Hamm is a renowned keyboardist and pianist known for his work with Thundercat, Flying Lotus, and Kamasi Washington. His unique style blends jazz, rock, and electronic influences, making him a standout performer and a sought-after session musician in the music industry. Nicholas Clark is a producer, musical director, and bassist from Fort Worth, Texas. His credits include working with Jon Batiste, Kanye West, HER, Demi Lovato, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Janelle Monae, and many others.
The Band: Danny Janklow, saxophone | Dennis Hamm, piano, keyboard | Nicholas Clark, bass | Katherine Ella Wood, vocals | Anthony Fung, drums
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MICHAEL DEASE
Master saxophonist and four-time Downbeat Critic’s Poll Winner for Trombonist of the Year Michael Dease honors the spirit of his former bandleader Roy Hargrove with a Quintet featuring fellow Hargrove alum Andre Hayward. Dease is a prolific session musician, longtime fixture in the bands of Jimmy Heath, David Sanborn and Christian McBride and a fiery, soulful improviser on several instruments. He is also a deeply committed educator and serves as Full Professor of Jazz Trombone at the prestigious Jazz Studies program at Michigan State University.. Join us at Parker Jazz Club to celebrate his 19th recording as a leader, “Grove’s Groove” on Le Coq records.
Lineup: Michael Dease ~ baritone saxophone, trombone | Andre Hayward ~ trombone | Ross Margitza ~ piano | Ryan Hagler ~ bass | Gerry Gibbs ~ drums
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THE HOSCHAR-PALMIERI QUINTET
Akron based drummer Drew Hoschar returns home from NYC. The Hoschar-Palmieri Quintet is a 5-piece jazz combo of the young rising stars of the Ohio jazz scenes pursuing jazz degrees at the Manhattan School of Music and the University of Cincinatti’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Both originally from northeast Ohio, drummer Drew Hoschar co-band leads with saxophonist Colin Palmieri for a night of fresh, original music, tasteful modern arrangements, and timeless classics with a band of young, heavy-hitting Cincinnati natives featuring Evan Taylor on guitar, Alex Nicodemus on piano, and Jack Early on bass.
Drew Hoschar – drums and cymbals
Colin Palmeri – alto saxophone
Evan Taylor – guitar
Alex Nicodemus – piano
Jack Early – bass
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Joseph Vankert Thomas was born on June 19, 1909 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. His first band job was with the Earl Hood Orchestra and after eight months Horace Henderson offered him a job. Heplayed alto saxophone under Hood and Henderson, but took up the tenor saxophone when he joined Stuff Smith’s band in 1932.
He played with Jimmie Lunceford’s band from 1933 until the leader’s death in 1947, often soloing and occasionally singing. After Lunceford died, Thomas and Ed Wilcox co-led his ghost band until he left to form his own septet. This band members were trumpeter Johnny Grimes, trombonist Dicky Harris, baritone saxophonist Ben Kynard, pianist George Rhodes, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Joe Marshall. They recorded between 1949 and 1951.
When Joe left the music industry he went to work for his family’s undertaking business. He played occasionally, accepting an invitation to the 1970 Newport Jazz Festival, and recorded again under his own name in 1979. Three years later he recorded with a septet that included Grimes, Harris, and Duvivier from his band three decades earlier.
Tenor saxophonist and vocalist Joe Thomas died on August 3, 1986 in Kansas City, Missouri. Material from his career is held by the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
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