Monday, February 15 2010

Jazz vocalist Claire Dickson emerged on the Boston jazz scene at the age of 12 with an astonishing ability to scat and reinterpret classic jazz, bop and post-bop material on a level far beyond her years. She will draw heavily on the American songbook, bebop classics and some Bossa Nova standards. Watch out for Claire!

The Poludaktulos Orchestra (the "Many-Fingered Orchestra") originated as a unique spin on northern Greek brass band music. With a rhythm section that includes tuba and accordion, as well as electric guitar and a heavy horn section, the Poludaktulos Orchestra brings the Balkan-style party! http://www.myspace.com/poludaktulosorchestra

Featured: George Garzone, Bob Gullotti, John Lockwood

The Fringe are one of the genuine living treasures of the Boston jazz scene. Originally formed back in 1971 by tenor-saxophonist George Garzone, bassist Richard Appleman, and drummer Bob Gullotti as an outlet for their free jazz improvisations, The Fringe have entertained and enlightened Boston area jazz audiences for over 30 years. Bassist Appleman left the band in 1985 to become Chairman of the Bass Department at Berklee College and was replaced by veteran bassist John Lockwood.