Nicole Henry sang at the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival in 2009
NYC’s Mayor Bloomberg proclaimed yesterday to be Women in Jazz Day (May 10).
Posts Tagged ‘Jazz’
So Right, So Good
Saturday, May 11th, 2013Marshall Plan
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Count Basie Orchestra Alto Sax player Marshall McDonald visited SU for a student workshop and concert with the Mortin Schiff Jazz Ensemble last week. During a break in selections he talked about his progression from Clarinet to Sax, and how legends such as Danny Turner and Marshall Royal offered up a unique flavor that helped create a signature Basie Orchestra sound. The conductor for the concert was SU professor Joe Riposo.
Three C’s
Saturday, April 20th, 2013
The Understudy
Monday, January 28th, 2013Year in Review (Music, part 2)
Friday, December 28th, 2012
J.T. Hall and Friends (featuring Colleen Prossner)
Another bright spot in the Syracuse music scene was the return of the Jazz at Sitrus series, which is held at the Sheraton Hotel, along the Connective Corridor. Here are some of the performers from 2012.
Sitrus Lounge (Sheraton Hotel)
Melissa Gardiner
Michael and Anjela Lynn
Larry Luttinger, aka Lorenzo
Ronnie Leigh
Nancy Kelly
John Leroy
Mike Dubaniewic
Jeff Houston
Show Ready
Saturday, December 1st, 2012
Andrew Carroll, Bill Horrace and Josh Dekaney play at the retirement celebration for journalist Jackie Robinson at the Pirro Convention Center.
The Bill Horrace Band, one of the hardest working jazz groups in Central New York will play live concerts on Fridays in December at Wegmans in Dewitt.
(CNY) Trombone Shorty
Friday, October 26th, 2012
Tighten up
Friday, September 14th, 2012
Bill Horrace and Cori Cali played (along with Dave Solazzo, not pictured) at Phoebe’s Restaurant last night.
Jazz Corner
Friday, September 7th, 2012
CNY singing sensation Nancy Kelly kicked off the 2012-2013 Jazz @ Sitrus series tonight.
Yosira, hostess (left) and Angel, server for Rachel’s Restaurant (Sheraton Hotel) take a moment to enjoy the music.
Tom Bronzetti accompaned Nancy Kelly (Jazz at Sitrus)
After last year’s inaugural season, the Sitrus Lounge has become one of the best places along the Connective Corridor to experience live jazz in an upscale environment.
Phil Flanagan brings it home on the bass.
Dance Again
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012
During his first visit to Syracuse, NY flautist Wouter Kellerman also put on his dancing shoes. Here’s a brief clip from his finale at the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Day 1).