|
|
|
 A Place For Jazz
1221 Wendell Ave
Schenectady, NY
(518) 393-4011
coakjazz@aol.com
www.aplaceforjazz.org
A Place for Jazz isn't really a place; it's an organization whose programs include a fall concert series, public workshops, school-based clinics, and general support of jazz and its musicians. Since 1987, A Place for Jazz has been hosting a fall concert series at the Whisperdome, a beautiful listening-space in the First Unitarian Society at 1221 Wendell Ave. in Schenectady. A Place for Jazz builds on the legacy of Butch Conn, who founded the organization in 1987 to bring world-class jazz artists to the area for the concert series.
A Place for Jazz is affiliated with the International Association of Jazz, with grants from Schenectady County Improvement Program, Schenectady Foundation, and membership contributions. For more information, contact Tim Coakley at 518-393-4011, coakjazz@aol.com, visit www.aplaceforjazz.org, or write to PO Box 1059, Schenectady 12301.
2010 Concert Series:
Friday 9/10 – Lou Donaldson Quartet (8pm)
As one of the great legends of jazz, alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson has had a long and distinguished career, from his early recordings with Milt Jackson and Thelonious Monk, to the famous “A Night at Birdland” with Art Blakey and Clifford Brown. His latest quartet consists of a guitar, organ, and drums.
Friday 9/24 – Mike Moreno Quartet (8pm)
Guitarist Mike Moreno, who’s played with the likes of Joshua Redman, Terrance Blanchard, and Wynton Marsalis, leads his quartet of Sam Yahel (piano), Doug Weiss (bass), and Tyshawn Sorey (drums). Moreno also played on Capital Region local Brian Patneude’s album “Riverview.”
Friday 10/8 – Jeanne O’Connor and Nat Phipps (8pm)
Jeanne O’Connor’s vocals and Nat Phipp’s piano licks are favorites of the Capital Region, not only because of their swinging style, but because both musicians are locals. For this performance, the duo will be backed by bass and drums.
Friday 10/22 – Bruce Barth Trio; J.D. Allen Trio (8pm)
The first half of this set will be preformed by the sensitive and powerful tones of pianist Bruce Barth, Gregg August (bass) and Rudy Royston (drums). Then saxophonist J.D. Allen will take over for Barth, leading the same rhythm section through songs off his two albums, one of which was one of Jazziz magazine’s Top 10 Albums of 2001.
Friday 11/5 – The Hot Club of Detroit (8pm)
The Hot Club of Detroit specializes in performing the repertoire of great guitarist Django Reinhardt, but has a whole lot more in store. The group includes the amazing Julian Labro on button accordion, and is a four-time winner of Detroit Music Awards: Best Traditional Jazz Group.
|
