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Thanks for visiting ExodusToJazz.com. I am pleased to announce the spring show schedule highlighted below. In addition to leading different stellar combos in their return engagements, Helen Sung, Eric Person and Tamir Hendelman will each feature highly acclaimed artists.
Friday, March 27, 2009: 'Sung With Words' - The Helen Sung Trio with Carolyn Leonhart
Returning for her fourth appearance on the ETJ stage, pianist Helen Sung leads a stellar trio comprised of bassist Richie Goods and drummer Donald Edwards. 'Sung With Words' combines original compositions and jazz standards with lyrics of renowned poets and sung by Carolyn Leonhart. In her senior year at the University of Rochester, Ms. Leonhart received The Downbeat Magazine Award for the Best College Jazz Vocalist; shortly afterwards she placed third in the Thelonius Monk International Vocal Jazz Competition.
Friday, April 24, 2009: 'Person To Person' - Eric Person & Meta Four with Houston Person
An engaging improviser and creative composer, saxophonist Eric Person returns to Rochester leading the unified quartet comprised of pianist Jarod Kashkin, bassist Ira Coleman and drummer Brandon Lewis. Special guest Houston Person, a preeminent icon of soulful jazz saxophone playing, has been a prominent bandleader since the mid-1960s; he and Etta Jones shared a popular musical partnership for many years. 'Person To Person' represents a unique collaboration that will confirm the 'swinger' DNA shared by Eric and Houston.
CANCELLED | Thursday, May 21, 2009: Tamir Hendelman Trio with Terell Stafford
Anchor for the Jeff Hamilton Trio and Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, pianist Tamir Hendelman continues to expand his international reputation, recently elevated by his debut CD 'Playground' - and his accompaniment on recent CD projects by Natalie Cole and Barbra Streisand. Terell Stafford exhibits a unique talent for creative lyricism and a deep love of melody with an adventurous edge. He joins Tamir, bassist Martin Wind and drummer Matt Wilson for what will be a rousing close to this ETJ season.
For detailed show information and tickets, click on the tab for each show.
Join the Exodus!...I look forward to welcoming you to these exciting shows.
Jose S. DaCosta
