Wednesday, April 30 2008

The student version of the Be-Bop Guitars

FEATURING

Issi Rozen Quartet: Issi Rozen - Guitar, Gilad Barkan - Piano, Keala Kaumeheiwa - bass & Pablo Bencid - drums

Israeli-born, Boston-based guitarist Issi Rozen has emerged as a leading performer on the Boston jazz scene, creating a unique musical style by blending Middle Eastern and Latin motifs with post bop and straight ahead jazz. Rozen has created an infectious sound that is dynamic, passionate and seemingly effortless. He has a natural sense for melody and an awesome ability to make his guitar sing. His unique blend of styles has earned The Issi Rozen Quartet rave reviews from jazz critics and audiences nationwide.

Gilad Barkan Band: Amir Milstein - flute, Melissa Aldana - saxophone, Gilad Barkan - piano, Keala Kaumeheiwa - bass & Pablo Bencid - drums

Pianist Gilad Barkan's music forms a bridge between cultures. His compositions are poignant and enchanting, harmonically sophisticated yet accessible, linking his love for popular musics from around the world - notably Africa, Brazil, and his Israeli homeland - with a joyous rhythmic and melodic freedom as an improviser, and a distinctly warm and lyrical sound.

This event includes a 30-piece Concert Band plus the 16-piece Jazz Band and a selection of marches, band classics, swing, bop and Latin music. The bands will play songs by Edvard Grieg, James Swearingen, John Philip Sousa, Lennie Niehaus, Victor Lopez, Oliver Nelson, Neal Hefti, and Kenny Dorham.

For more information, visit www.fsc.edu/music, or contact Michele Caniato at (978) 665-3278 or mcaniato@fsc.edu.

Bassist, composer, teacher & author Bruce Gertz returns to Scullers on the heels of the release of his latest recording, Reptilian Fantasies. The Bruce Gertz Quintet consists of (the same as on the CD) Jerry Bergonzi, Tenor Saxophone; Ken Cervenka-Trumpet and Flugle Horn; Gabriel Guerrero, Piano; Tim Horner, Drums.

featuring: Yoko Miwa, piano; Greg Loughman, acoustic bass; Scott Goulding drums

Steve, although based in New England, has performed his music all over the country. He has worked and shared the stage with many noted performers from Tom Rush and Jamie Brockett to Jerry Garcia, Peter Rowan, Dave Bromburg, Juice Newton and Lacy J. Daltron. His songs are stories, sometimes serious, at times humorous but each with Steve's unique style and craftsmanship.

Come on down and share a song, a poem or play something for the always attentive and willing audience. Come and sign up beginning at 7:30pm. Bring your friends. Dinner is served 5-9pm.

featuring Dave Pytka -  Lessons and live dancing!

Brewing up a tasty mix of traditional music infused with startling rhythms and innovative arrangements, BMUZ is one of the most dynamic groups based in the Boston area today. True citizens of the 21st century world, BMUZ takes from the rooted traditions of many cultures and translates their essence into a unique, vibrant sound. Starting out as a group of friends jamming and swapping tunes, BMUZ has evolved into a group which performs widely in the Boston area at local venues.

Ten artists from eight countries find a "universal voice" Berklee's student run label Jazz Revelation Records will celebrate the release of its new album, Common Ground. The concert will feature six of Jazz Revelation's most exciting student bands, including Alejandro Carrasco, Pat Carroll, Yuki Ito, Jani Moder, Manami Morita, and Carmen Spada.

For more information, call 617 747-2261, or visit www.berklee.edu/events. The Berklee Performance Center is wheelchair accessible.

The team of Swedish guitarist Wennas and Italian vocalist Marsico perform improvisations on traditional music from Italy and Sweden as well as many of their own compositions. Joining them will be Todd Marston on piano, Fender Rhodes, and accordion; Daniel Blake on saxophones; Kendall Eddy on bass; Miki Matsuki on drums; and Michael Daillak on percussion.