BackCountry Jazz celebrates, preserves, and expands the rich tradition of America’s art form, Jazz, with high quality music programs for underserved youth, that engage the creative spirit, encourage self-expression and stimulate academic achievement. The student performing ensemble, The BackCountry Jazz BeBoppers showcase this tradition with some of the best young musicians in the program bringing […]
Award-winning jazz guitarist Paul Bollenback developed a taste for the exotic over the course of a three-year period when his family lived in India. He was 11 years old when the family traveled to New Delhi, and years later the sounds and experiences of that early journey found their way into his first album from Challenge […]
Ted Rosenthal, a real musician's musician has performed worldwide as soloist, with his trio, and sideman with many jazz greats including Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, James Moody, Bob Brookmeyer and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. He has also been a featured soloist with several major American orchestras including the Detroit Symphony. Ted's latest release, Rhapsody in Gershwin, reached #1 […]
Rick Zurkowski, bassist extraordinaire, and founding member of JazzFC favorite sons “Portal” (along with David Morgan, Matt Moadel and Greg Wall) has toured across the United States and Europe, backing up well known artists such as Martin Sexton and Blues Grammy Award-winner, Joe Louis Walker. He is also a member of the bands "Jen Durkin […]
Pianist Chris Coogan has been one of the most popular performers in our area for many years, and for good reason: He “plays great”! Chris grew up here, and has chosen to make Fairfield County his home, as well as his home base for his many faceted misc career. He is a world class jazz pianist, […]
Art Blakey has been a source of inspiration to the world of Jazz. We will be celebrating this legendary band leader with some of some of our contemporary jazz masters. Featuring: Trumpet- Mike Mossman Trombone- Steve Davis Sax- Greg Wall Bass- Essiet Essiet Drums- Steve Johns Piano- Michael Cochrane
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 27th to help us celebrate the first anniversary of Jazz at the Post! Over 20 of our favorite performers, including Brian Marsella, David Morgan, Sarah Cion, Mike Mossman, Tim Horner, Phil Bowler, Rob Henke, Joe Corsello, Dave Childs, Kenny Wessel, and Rale Micic, David DeJesus, and many more, […]
Japan is known for precision craftsmanship, and nobody exemplifies this better pianist Hiroshi Yamazaki, who's impeccable technique and sense of swing continues to delight audience on both sides of the Pacific. He will be joined by the always swinging Takashi Otsuka on bass, and American jazz master Jason Tiemann on drums. And, of course, the Jazz Rabbi will be on hand for […]
Join us was we continue our celebration of the music of one of the greatest Jazz musicians and bandleaders of all time, the legendary drummer Art Blakey with a truly All-Star lineup. Art Blakey, also known as “Buhaina” or “Bu,” was often called the father of hard bop. He was responsible for producing and developing more jazz […]
Grammy nominated, Hammond organist, Brian Charette has established himself as a leading voice in modern jazz. He took 1st place in the 2014 "Downbeat Magazine Critic's Poll Rising Star " Organ category. He has worked with many notable artists such as Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Lou Donaldson, George Coleman, Cyndi Lauper and countless others. Since […]
