Her poignantly warm, rich, soulful voice lovingly and profoundly
penetrates the soul of all who are blessed to hear her. From the first
note, the listener becomes spellbound. Not only her voice, but her
delivery captivates.
Janine Carter was introduced to gospel, Jazz and blues at a very
early age by her parents and grandmother. This Pennsylvania native
cannot remember a time when music was not a part of her very existence.
She began her musical journey like so many contemporary artists as a
member of the choir at her church in Aliquippa, PA. She also had the
opportunity to expand on her solo performances as a member of the Bach
Choir of PA which performed some of Broadways most exciting musicals.
Janine continued to use the gift she was given to perform at various
functions and special events until she relocated to the Washington, DC
Metropolitan area in the summer of 1988. During the summer of 1996
Janine performed her debut concert in the DC area at New Genesis Baptist
Church, this celestial songbird has been flying ever since. JANINE GILBERT CARTER
Zara McFarlane’s
debut album, 2011’s Until Tomorrow, came garlanded with rave reviews and a MOBO
award nomination, and heralded a major new talent in the world of British jazz.
The follow-up, also recorded for Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings, is a
more ambitious collection that draws from many more influences: from the deep
spiritual jazz of Pharoah Sanders to dub and reggae.“With the
first album,” says Zara, “I was trying to create a cohesive sound, one that
used the same line up and the same instrumentation throughout. This time the
focus is on the songwriting, and the arrangements are tailor-made to suit each
song. There’s a lot more variation – around half of the tracks are duets, and I
use more than one band. If there is a unified, cohesive theme, it’s in the
lyrics: the songs represent a journey through a woman’s life.”Gilles
Peterson has been a key figure in Zara’s career. They first met when she was
performing with the house music project Bopstar at the Southport Weekender in
May 2010, where she gave him an EP of acoustic jazz songs she’d recorded.
Within a few months, an impressed Peterson had signed Zara to his Brownswood
Recordings label, and that EP eventually provided the basis for her debut album
Until Tomorrow.“Gilles has
been an incredibly enthusiastic person to work with,” says Zara. “With the
first album, I’d recorded most of it before he’d signed me, but this time he’s
been more involved in its creation and made suggestions. He’s passionate about
all kinds of music, not just jazz, which has allowed me to experiment with
different sounds.” ZARA MC FARLANE
Dylan
Meek is one of the up and coming talents of the modern music scene. He's
a virtuoso pianist, fresh sounding composer and soulful singer. His
first album illuminates all his talents and is the first shot across the
bow of his upcoming long and successful career.In the
21st century jazz is blessed with yet another golden age of young jazz
pianists. Still in their twenties are stars like Eldar Djangirov,
Jonathan Batiste, and Aaron Diehl, while slightly older veterans like
Bill Charlap, Ted Rosenthal, Renee Rosnes, and Brad Meldau, delight
audiences every time they sit behind a keyboard. Even in such August
company, Dylan Meek stands out. Dylan is one of the most
original and versatile pianists to come along in the last decade, a true
keeper of the Jazz Flame. He has thrilled audiences at Harlem's Lenox
Lounge and every other venue he performs at in New York City with his
glorious performances blending Blues, BeBop, Stride, Gospel, Boogie
Woogie, and Swing, a capsule history of jazz piano styles of the past
and the present. When people look up and see a young, blond, Texas born,
musician still in his early twenties, there is a moment of shock. Even
the noisiest crowd stops and listens, blown away by the energy, fire,
spirit, and originality of Dylan's solos.This Debut disc
features originals (Passion Fruit, And When, Two Sweet) and standards (
Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You, When you wish upon a Star, Wail, and
Yesterdays). Accompanied by master musicians Ben Wolfe on bass, and
Gregory Hutchinson on drums, at the top of their game, Meek gives forth a
program so exciting that one can hardly sit still. A fantastic set by a
musician who will undoubtedly influence generations of pianists and
musicians to come. DYLAN MEEK
The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to present a
summer long concert series, Sounds of Summer. The concert series is
geared toward attracting residents and visitors from all walks of life,
regardless of taste and style, access and experience. This series is
meant to showcase local and regional musicians performing various genres
of music including jazz, country, bluegrass, blues, classical, and pop.
All concerts will be free of charge and open to the public. Each
Friday, the Museum will offer free, extended Museum hours from 5-9pm, a
member’s reception, and activities for kids in the square. M-Law and the
Modern Prophets of Jazz are an emerging force in the Virginia music
scene. This 4-5 piece ensemble performs music encompassing jazz and jazz
influenced genres such as R&B and funk. This is a show you won't
want to miss!M LAW & THE PROPHETS OF JAZZ
The creative duo of Kenny Marshall and Kevin W. Peery started in early
2005. Kenny Marshall, a legendary guitar picker and well respected
singer/songwriter was paired with an unknown lyricist/storyteller from
North Central Missouri, Kevin W. Peery.Since the first collaborative meeting Marshall/Peery exhibited instant energy, crafting more than 50 original songs to date.A TAXI Review of Marshall in 2005, compared him to another guitar picking legend, Mark Knopfler!!
Kenny's ability to play 5 string banjo, resonator, acoustic, electric, & bass guitar makes folks take notice.
A "Guitar Player Magazine", review of Kenny Marshall highlights his ability to find depth and tone.Peery writes about his personal life experiences. The cold hard truth bleeds from his pen onto the page.
It's only when you listen and take time to digest the lyrics that
you can begin to feel the honest vulnerability embedded in his writing.
Each project is reflected by Kevin, in an innate ability to dig up the
past and offer it to the listener as if he were speaking directly to
them.The Marshall/Peery Project have appeared on the Roots Music Report
and Radio Free Texas charts on and off for more than 8 years. Their most
recent release "Life's Too Short" will be the the featured CD of the
month in March 2013, on both Radio Free Texas and Roothog Radio. Many
Americana radio stations across the country are now spinning songs from
the album and "Life's Too Short" is now being played regularly in
Germany, Serbia, Belgium, Norway, France, the UK, Ireland, the
Netherlands, Australia & Japan.
From the first notes of the very first track, I suspected I was going to
enjoy this, the 4th album from Bonnie. I wasn't disappointed. Bonnie
has always had great taste in material. Standards (Roger and Hart,
Oliver Nelson) sit comfortably alongside contemporary pop tunes. (Stevie
Wonder is a favorite). But it is on her original material that she
demonstrates her maturity as an artist. The polished arrangements and
sound speak for her attention to detail as singer AND producer. Of
course having great collaborators helps. Co-producer and songwriter
Graham Jess's sax and flute playing complement Bonnie's smoky, soulful
vocals perfectly. All the players, the cream of Sydney's jazz musos, are
at the top of their game here and sound like they are really enjoying
their work. The whole album swings and includes more than a hint of
"Latin tinge". Perfect for a sunny Autumn afternoon.
BONNIE J JENSEN
Big Head Todd & the Monsters spent much of the early years of the new millennium emphasizing their blues roots, going so far as to spearhead a centennial celebration of Robert Johnson in 2011, so the expansive nature of 2014's Black Beehive comes as something of a welcome surprise. BHTM haven't left the blues behind, of course -- there are funky slide guitar workouts like "Seven State Lines," along with a salute to the great Howlin' Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin -- but they've internalized the blues, letting it infuse songs that otherwise read as pop or lending a bit of grit to performances that otherwise favor comfort. This dexterity (demonstrated, as it should, through throwaway grooves and succinct solos), when combined with a production that boasts considerable color even during the record's quietest moments, gives Black Beehive a surprising resonance; unlike some BHTM records, this feels lived-in, which in itself is a reflection of how the band's sojourn into the blues has paid off dividends. They've returned to some of the easy, breezy melodic songwriting that gave them AAA hits in the '90s, but that tunefulness is given a backbone by the band's willingness to delve into the blues, and the production -- alternating between spare sweetness and sharply detailed, sculpted six-strings -- gives the album dimension (and Todd's decision to occasionally co-opt Dylan's phrasing, unmistakable on "Josephina" and "Travelin' Light," adds another dimension to this roots rock fantasia). Big Head Todd & the Monsters will never be a gutbucket, down-and-dirty blues-rock outfit, but Black Beehive proves that's fine: they have found their own friendly spin on the blues and have become a better band for it. BIG HEAD TODD THE MONSTERS
When I
began writing the Rollin' On compilation I was buried in stress over
the fact that I had decided to essentially start over playing a new
instrument, the Guitar. Originally a piano player, I had grown tired of
the instrument and wanted to explore writing a new kind of song. After
months of jamming with my friends and exploring new styles of music, my
first original on guitar, "Oh Na Na", hit me like a ton of bricks. The
flood gates were opened and the rest of the album practically came over
night. Writing
my own stuff on guitar has been the most exciting experience to date
since I learned my first classical song on piano as a young kid. Writing
this album breathed new life into me and I hope it does the same for
anyone who listens.JACKIE VENSON
Portland-based quintet The Ocular Concern presents a new album of
contemporary music composed by co-leaders Dan Duval and Andrew Oliver.
The album’s centerpiece is a four-movement suite for the quintet plus
string trio and bandoneon inspired by the globalized world of the 21st
century and based on the names of Portland’s sister cities worldwide.
The album features the group’s wide ranging stylistic aesthetic, tied
together by an emphasis on strong interlocking grooves, catchy melodies,
and intuitive group interplay. The four-movement suite adds violin, viola, cello and bandoneon, the
traditional Argentine tango accordion to the existing instrumentation of
Lee Elderton on clarinet, Andrew Oliver on electric piano, Dan Duval on
electric guitar, Nathan Beck on vibes and mbira (Zimbabwean thumb
piano), and Stephen Pancerev on drums. Though the instrumentation at
first glance may seem intentionally bizarre, the nonet blends diverse
timbres and styles into a soundscape perfectly suited to Duval and
Oliver's wide reaching compositional aesthetic. The suite opens with
"Sister Cities," a gospel-tinged tune leading to "Portland in Reverse,"
featuring the strings in a reflective chamber mood before the
introduciton of a Senegalese-inspired beat. "Ghost Town City Council"
brings in a western twang and creepy atonal use of the mbira before
resolving into the "Island Milonga" with a catchy tango feel to round it
out.
The other tracks in the album feature the quintet exploring a variety of
grooves from the contemporary odd meters of "The Ocular Concern" and
"The Eclectic Piano" to a more Zimbabwean-styled trancey beat of
"Lafayette" and the serene, chorale-like "William S. Burroughs, LET'S
GO!" Throughout, Stephen Pancerev's intuitive drumming and the
interlocking blend of guitar, keyboard, and vibes lays a strong
framework for strong and catchy melodic statments, minimalist textures,
and Lee Elderton's spontaneous and brilliant clarinet improvisations.
THE OCULAR CONCERN
The Todd Wolfe Band recall the days when "men were men and amps were amps", real tubes crackling with
a "bluesdelic" sound reminiscent of the best rock and roll bands of the 60's and 70's! This band with Roger Voss
on drums and the stunning Justine Gardner on bass with former Sheryl Crow sideman, Todd Wolfe jams and rocks
but their music is deeply soaked in blues. They have established themselves as one of top POWER TRIOS in
America by their relentless touring and spreading their legend from coast to coast and beyond. Todd began playing on the New York scene back in 1979 with his band
Nitetrain, a trio that clearly reflected Todd's influences—60s bands
like Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and other bluesy-rocking-jamming
bands. The wave of guitar players that included Eric Clapton, Peter
Green, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Bloomfield were and are influential and
evident in Todd's style and approach to guitar-playing. His next venture
was Troy & the Tornados, a band based in the New York metro area.
Todd met two women in this time period that would eventually play a part
in his guitar-playing and song-writing experience: Carla Olson of the
Textones and Sheryl Crow, at the time an unknown back-up singer. By the
late '80s, Sheryl had sat in several times with the Tornados in New York
City. Eventually Todd decided to fly to Los Angeles and write with
Sheryl and showcase their new band in hopes of a record deal. Nothing
came of this particular venture, but these two would find each other
again on the same stage just a few years up the road!TODD WOLFE BAND
Kathy
Zimmer has been called a "latter day Joan Baez" (Rock n Reel) and "the
adopted daughter of Joni Mitchell" (Cleveland Scene). Critically
acclaimed from as far away as Zurich and London and as close to home as
New York City, Kathy Zimmer (with her live band, The Sugar Bowls)
perform often in and around New York City. Truly unique in sound and
perspective, this is an authentic voice for modern times. "Static Inhabited" is fresh, inviting and clever and
Zimmer's expansive style of including beloved fictional characters in
her themes is compelling and unpredictable. But the real glue is the
singer-songwriter's supple voice and natural storytelling abilities." KATHY ZIMMER
This two-horns-no-chords quartet was established by drummer Matthew
Jacobson in 2007 as a creative outlet for his compositions as well as
his somewhat perverse fascination with anagrams. While he failed to find
such avid fellow followers of wordplays, he did find and enlist the
help of improv and rhythmic specialists Derek Whyte (bass) and Nick Roth
(alto sax), with trombonist Colm O'Hara arriving a little later. The band play all original compositions from Jacobson ("one of Ireland's
most exciting young talents" - the Irish Times) with influences
including artists such as Charles Mingus, Jim Black, Deerhoof and Tim
Berne. The formula for putting all this together in one palindromic
setting is downtown grooves with catchy riffs and collective improvs. ReDiviDeR have recorded two albums for Diatribe, Ireland’s leading
record label for new sounds. ‘Never odd or eveN’ was released in
November 2011 to a four-star review in the Irish Times and a ‘one to
watch out for’ recommendation in All About Jazz. ‘meets I Dig Monk,
Tuned’ was released in October 2013 and has been called 'an inspired
endeavour' by No More Workhorse, 'a big leap forward' by Marlbank and ‘a
striking musical collage… recommended for those generally disposed to
imaginative, genre-bending music’ by All About Jazz.REDIVIDER
While Ben Wasson, a native born Missourian, was serving as a radar man
on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid, he danced at the local USO in
New York City to Buddy Holly's "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue”.
Little could he know that a short time later he would be in far away
Clovis, NM at the legendary Norvajak Recording Studio singing into the
same microphone and produced by the same producer, as the late great
Buddy Holly. Ben worked under the tutelage of the innovative
engineer/producer/composer Norman Petty. Ben recorded with some of
Nashville’s greatest talents, such as - Tommy Allsup, Brien Fisher,
Norris Wilson and musicians - Pete Drake, Lloyd Greene, Weldon Myrick,
Hargus Robbins, Buddy Harman, and The Jordanaires.
Cool jazz, a style of jazz that emerged in the United States during the late 1940s. The term cool derives from what journalists perceived as an understated or subdued feeling in the music of Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Quartet, Gerry Mulligan, Lennie Tristano, and others. Tone colours tended toward pastels, vibratos were slow or nonexistent, and drummers played softer and less interactively than in bop, hard bop, and other modern styles that coexisted with cool. There was also a renewed interest in contrapuntal collective improvisation among melody instruments. Within the style, however, there is considerable variety in emotional range, level of intricacy, and instrumentation. For example, the term cool describes the intricate, intense music of New York-based pianist Lennie Tristano as well as the tuneful and light-hearted music of Los Angeles-based saxophonist Dave Pell.
Zoë Gilby is a UK jazz vocalist and songwriter that has been making a real impression on the jazz scene today. A constantly expanding repertoire that starts with her compelling original compositions written with double bassist husband Andy Champion and performed by her highly accomplished band, which features guitarist Mark Williams and drummer Richard Brown. Her stockpile of music also reaches a wide range of more contemporary material from composers such as Pink Floyd through to Kate Bush. Also included in her varied programme are some superb interpretations of “The Great American Songbook”. Her influences are many and include Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson, Sheila Jordan and Roberta Gambarini. For her original pieces Zoë finds much of her creative inspiration from songwriters as diverse as Bob Dylan to David Frishberg. Zoe is well deserving of the respect that she has been receiving from many leading jazz instrumentalists and publications. She has received touring support from Jazz Services and has performed with some of the UK top jazz musicians, including Louis Stewart, Jim Mullen Organ Trio, Dave Newton, Alan Barnes and Tony Faulkner. Touring the UK and Europe with her exceptional quartet, she has performed at prominent jazz festivals and venues (see Gig Dates). Zoë’s interest in singing and jazz took shape at an early age. Zoë’s father, Mike Gilby worked professionally as a jazz trumpet player and arranger for over 40 years. She studied music for two years at Newcastle College and later developed her sound at Fionna Duncan’s Vocal Jazz Workshop in Glasgow. In Jan 2007, Zoë recorded her debut album ‘Now That I am Real‘ with arrangements by the renowned drummer Tony Faulkner. This album has received radio play from Courtney Pine’s Jazz Crusade on BBC Radio 2, Spain, UK, Australia, U.S.A, Belgium, and France and from BBC Radio Ulster in Northern Ireland. Zoë has teamed up with her husband, the innovative and powerful double bassist Andy Champion for a voice and double bass duo. Inspired by the legendary Sheila Jordan, this exciting project has been taking audiences by storm throughout the UK and Europe and highlights her ingenuity in interpreting a lyric.ZOE GILBY
There are many different opinions as to what the future of blues harmonica will be. Memphis based Brandon Santini is undeniably a worthy player to keep an eye on as the next decade unfolds. His name is worthy of conversations that involve Jason Ricci, Billy Gibson, Dennis Gruenling, Rick Estrin and other frontline harmonica players that have become part of a new wave in the blues world. With tasteful speed and licks, he combines his respect to traditional blues with a present colorful style of playing. Raised in North Carolina, Brandon relocated to Memphis in 2003 where he began to absorb the sounds and culture of the Delta, honing his craft night after night, sweating it out in local Beale Street clubs just like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, & B.B. King. He fronted the Blues Music Award nominated band Delta Highway for six years and has since embarked on a successful solo career touring throughout the world!BRANDON SANTINI
Mwalim DaPhunkeeProfessor is a soul-funk-jazz singer, composer, musician and producer. He is available to do soul-funk-jazz (acid jazz) and soulful house remixes of other artists work. He is the winner of the Best Male Jazz Vocalist category in the 2010 and 2011 New England Urban Music Awards as well as a multi-award nominee in the 2010 Native American Music Awards. He is a recording artist and staff producer with Liberation Music-MGM. Awakened By A Noon Day Sun” (LMMGM – 116) is the latest album from NDN Jazz-Funk Man, Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor. A Mashpee Wampanoag, this album is a funky NDN (Native American) exploration of the composer as melodic storyteller. As the 2010 and 2012 NEUMA winner for ‘Best Male Jazz’ artist, Mwalim remains one of the more sought after live and session keyboard players and producers in the contemporary jazz, soul and funk arenas; look out for upcoming collaborations between Mwalim and A-List of R&B, Hip-hop, jazz and spoken-word artists. This album marks Mwalim’s debut on the Spirit Wind Records label. MWALIM DAPHUNKEE PROFESSOR
Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, born in New Orleans in 1932, played Blues and Jazz on the local scene since 1950. Highly in demand ever since throughout the United States and Europe, he has also appeared with R&B singers Shirley & Lee in the late 50s, and now at Preservation Hall. One of his trademarks is his beautiful, emotional and individual tone. Norbert Susemihl, born in 1956 in Germany, played and studied New Orleans Music since the 70s, and has been living and performing part-time in the Crescent City and Europe since 1978. He covers a wide range of New Orleans styles. Susemihl and Farrow played regularly on the Mississippi riverboats through the 80s. This is their first recording together. Seva Vernet has been active on the New Orleans music scene since 1999, playing, composing and teaching music, and also performing and touring abroad. He is a regular with Lionel Ferbos, the Treme Brass Band, his own Storyville Stringband and other bands in the city. His rhythmic approach bears a strong resemblance to the legendary Danny Barker. Kerry Lewis, born in New Orleans in 1973, is one of the leading bass players in the city today, both in traditional jazz and other fields. This is reflected in the multitude of CDs he has contributed to. He cofounded a record company and leads his own band, Abstract. His tone is very strong and natural, swinging and rich in rhythmic variations.
Jayna began singing jazz at the George Washington University in 1998. After receiving her BA in music with a concentration in classical voice in 2003, she returned to her hometown of New Orleans. As a swing and Charleston dancer and instructor, Jayna would frequent the jazz clubs dancing to every jazz band in the city, and would often sing a song or two. In early 2005, Jayna and former dance partner Michael Norris formed NOLA Swing, an organization that promoted the teaching and love of swing dancing in New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina, Michael moved away; however, Jayna stayed and has been blessed to work under the artistic direction of international instructor and world champion Nathalie Gomes. In addition, Jayna and her friend Ellen Boyer formed the professional Charleston dance troupe, The Frenchmen Street Flappers, and can be seen performing around town. In recent years, Jayna studied jazz performance under the direction of famed New Orleans jazz musicians, and has branched out to perform at various jazz clubs around New Orleans and the US. She appreciates the generosity the music community has shown her and the support from her friends and family. Jayna owes everything to her mother, Carol Morgan, who passed away in April 2009, for encouraging her to fulfill her dreams and to pursue happiness. She thanks her husband, Chad Decuers, for all of his support and encouragement! JAYNA MORGAN & THE SAZERAC SUNRISE JAZZ BAND
Abby can seemingly sing any note & has mastery over every genre. Skye is a masterful songwriter, multi instrumentalist, accomplished sound engineer & producer.Solely producing her first EP she wrote, sang, played & recorded the tunes, in a studio she built herself. At 5yrs old Skye was bringing the house down at Parent Teacher Associ Xmas bash! From then on she was going to be a musician. She joined grade4 choir & learnt flute, guitar, piano & classical & contemporary voice as well as studying poetry. Took up lead voice; conductor of the school Concert Band & Madrigal Choir. She studied music passing every exam with high distinctions. As a member of the Australian Girls Choir she had performed with Symphony Orchestras at Melbourne Concert Hall many times – all by age 12! By 14 She’d formed a duo called ‘Hacking Daisies’ winning competitions & playing many festivals & live shows. By 15 she had started ‘solo’ shows, including performing for the President of Hungary! No wonder the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts beckoned & she easily gained acceptance, studying with highly respected Brian Hasford, Head of Opera. Her heart lay with performing originals & she went full time at 17.She learnt every aspect of production, engineering & recorded her EP ‘Addicted’. Artists such as Renee Geyer, James Reyne & Mental as Anything booked her as support Act. Now a well established & respected artist in QLD Destined for Bigger Thiings! ABBY SKYE
Gregg Martinez—whose blend of blues, R&B and swamp pop music he describes as “bayou blues and Creole soul”—was born and raised and still lives in the Cajun country of south Louisiana—where he began singing in church at the age of eight. Ten years later, he was singing professionally. His powerhouse voice, which has been compared to Sam Cooke and Luther Vandross, took him from the bars and nightclubs of the bayou country to some of the finest resorts, casinos and clubs throughout the nation. He had an exclusive performing contract with Donald and Ivana Trump and a seven figure recording contract. By 1986, Gregg was on the brink of stardom in the music industry, yet like many great artists, somehow slipped through the cracks of the star maker machinery. The late Ed Bradley of TV’s 60 Minutes—upon seeing him perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 2005—called Gregg Martinez one of America’s greatest hidden treasures. His talent is the stuff of legend and even after more than thirty years, Gregg is better than ever. He has performed throughout the U.S. and has toured South Africa, England, Wales, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Gregg has released ten recordings, Wonders Never Cease- 1991, Love Has A Voice- 1993, They That Wait- 1997, For The Ages- 1999, All The Days- 2001, Christmas- 2002, Bring Down The Thunder- 2004, Big Bad Daddy- 2006, South Of The Parish Line- 2011, and the brand new Creole Soul-2013, his first on Louisiana Red Hot Records. His music is played on radio stations in the U.S. and abroad. Gregg has shared the stage with many notable artists including Stevie Wonder, Foreigner, BTO, Dobie Gray, Shirley Caesar, Percy Sledge, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Patti Labelle, and Bobby “Blue” Bland. He is also the former lead singer of the Boogie Kings, for which, as a member of that legendary group, he was selected into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2010. He wrote and recorded the title song for their final album, Never Go Away- 2007. Gregg and his band, the Delta Kings, are available to perform at selected venues and festivals.GREGG MARTINEZ
Saxophone player with a degree in classical music, specialized in the United States on Berklee College of Music (Boston). In his career he has had many successes in different areas of music. From classical music, popular music, jazz, soul, funk, playing in various ensembles from small groups to orchestras, from club music (even playing on the street) to concert and sport halls, in fifteen years of his career, Igor Gerzina has worked with almost all important people on the Croatian music scene. Some of them are known outside Croatia such as: jazz vibraphonist Bosko Petrovic, jazz composer Miljenko Prohaska, guitarist Elvis Stanic, arranger Silvije Glojnaric. He has had more than 70 discography releases, around thirty music videos, the whole line of television shows and programs, appearances as a guest player in radio shows. He has won many awards, among which are two Porin awards, three Status awards, Crni macak award and many nominations. He has also got several awards on State competitions.IGOR GERZINA
Padam Swing is a highly unique New York gypsy jazz band which delivers a mix of classic American 30′s and 40′s jazz standards, Bossa Nova and French Songs. With a line-up of virtuoso musicians this ensemble features captivating violin and harmonica melodies, dazzling guitar stylings, and the sultry sounds of upright bass.Formed in 2013 Padam Swing is a unique Brooklyn-based “french gypsy jazz” band leaded by top-notch harmonica player Yvonnick Prene about to take the New York music scene by storm! Their incredibly thrilling music showcases virtuosic technique, electrifying improvisation, rapid tempos, daring key changes and eclectic musical literacy. Padam Swing melds the spirit of traditional gypsy jazz and french songs with modern grooves, improvisation and east coast attitude. Inspired by the music of Parisian genius Django Reinhardt during the 30′s and 40’s, they continue the heritage while also showcasing original tunes written by their members. YVONNICK PRENE & PADAM SWING
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