SHERYL BAILEY QUARTET

Her own trio, The Sheryl Bailey 3, is a modernized version of the organ trio-“the ultimate organ trio” according to JazzInside Magazine. In addition to their 15-year plus residency at NYC’s 55 Bar, they have toured China, Canada, Europe and the US. She also tours the world as a member of David Krakauer’s “Ancestral Groove”. A partial list of others with whom she has performed and recorded with includes Richard Bona, George Garzone, Lincoln Goines, Kim Plainfield, Bill O’Connell, Mike LeDonne, Irene Cara, Lea Delaria, Jack Wilkins, Howard Alden, Shingo Okudaira, Ingrid Jensen, Dwayne Burno, Tommy Campbell, Simon Woolf, Alex Garnett and Ken Peplowski.

Sheryl is a Professor at Berklee College of Music, and at the Collective in New York. In keeping with Sheryl’s philosophy of “giving back”, her 2011 quartet release, “For All Those Living” donates 20% of sales to the Ronald McDonald House of NYC. She has been an Artist in Residence at countless other programs, including NYU, Bates College, the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Towson University, the LA Music Academy and GIT. In 2009, Mel Bay published her book Moveable Shapes: Concepts for Re-Harmonizing II-V-I’s. She has also developed a complete curriculum in jazz improvisation for interactive cyber study via Truefire’s Guitar Sherpa program, The Bebop Dojo. In addition she has top selling courses available from Mike’s Masterclasses, Jazz Guitar Society, JamPlay, and Truefire.

Featuring Ian Froman, Ron Owanski, Mike Fahn

Cover: $25.00

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DEBO RAY

Grammy-nominated, vocalist extraordinaire Debo Ray is an immersive musical and visual experience. She has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages: Newport and Monterey Jazz, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and more.

Her versatility from neo-soul/R&B to jazz, pop, classical/opera and rock is unmatched. In a Boston Globe feature, music critic Jon Garelick asks: “Is there anything Debo Ray can’t sing?” as well as describing her “emotional expression and charismatic stage presence”.

Debo recently completed recording her first album of original contemporary R&B material which she co-wrote along with, among others, Grammy winning producer Prince Charles Alexander.  Each song tells a bold, unique story musically and lyrically.

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FIERY STRING SISTAS

At the core of Firey String Sistas are three powerhouse women, Nioka Workman (founder),Marlene Rice and Mala Waldron. Together they infuse world, global funk, ‘head bopping’ soul and Jazz music to produce a unique sound for violin, cello, bass, piano and percussion. The Firey String Sistas extend from 3 to 5 members, featuring cutting edge acoustic and electric musicians. The ‘Sistas’ presentations include tone portraits of the current times, reflections of women’s culture and a celebration of family traditions. The ensemble’s first recording received overwhelming critical acclaim with the press saying; “ ….there’s enough energy in Firey StringSistas to fire up a constellation….deeply personal, naturally expressive playing….whets the appetite for further releases.” – Raul da Gama (Jazz daGama ). “,….eight fun and swingingoriginals.

The team literally shows pluck…a treat” -George Harris (Jazz Weekly) “ ….. a charming and delectable work by .. supremely talented musicians. It is simultaneously accessible and sophisticated, poignant and erudite and, as such, should have a wide appeal. It certainly whets the appetite for more to come…..” -Hrayr Attarian (All About Jazz) . After the success of CD “That’s What She Said” , the Firey String Sistas have begun to record their sophomore CD with dedications to icons, Maxine Waters, Michelle Obama and Mal Waldon This CD also includes surprise features of renowned Jazz artists sprinkled in. Firey String Sistas are recipients of the South Arts Jazz Tours 2023 for performances at Outpost Performing Center, Albuquerque and SITE Museum, Santa Fe Jazz Collective in New Mexico.

Tickets: $35.00~$110.00

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BRIAN BROMBERG, PAUL BROWN & MICHAEL PAULO

The Supergroup, formed by the first letters of their first names, as well as the term BPM stands for beats per minute, the definition of the tempo in music.

Collectively they are responsible for over 80 Billboard Smooth Jazz Number 1 Hits and many hundreds of thousands of record sales. Now together as BPM, they share their success with Grammy wins, nominations, and bring over 100 years of experience to the stage and to the music. BPM is the new fresh voice of Contemporary and Smooth Jazz!

Tickets: $40.00~$150.00

 

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CYRUS CHESTNUT TRIO

For a decade starting in the mid-1980s, Cyrus Chestnut  apprenticed as pianist for Jon Hendricks, Betty Carter, Donald Harrison and Wynton Marsalis. But since then, he’s toured the world and recorded many albums under his own name and has traveled the world with his own trio.

TICKETS: $35.00~$150.00

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