James Weidman Decades long experience with a multitude of notable artists -- from his early days as accompanist to iconic vocalists Abbey Lincoln and Cassandra Wilson, on to his years as a member of M-Base Collective innovator Steve Coleman’s group and music director for the late great Kevin Mahogany, up to his current tenure […]
Trumpeter/composer FRANK LONDON is a member of the Klezmatics, Hasidic New Wave, has performed with John Zorn, LL Cool J, Mel Torme, Lester Bowieπs Brass Fantasy, LaMonte Young, They Might Be Giants, David Byrne, Jane Siberry, Ben Folds 5, Mark Ribot, Maurice El Medioni and Gal Costa, and is featured on over 100 cds. His […]
Pianist David Morgan is a local treasure! The rare blend of world class Jazz artistry with a focus on improving the quality of life for all of us here at home in Fairfield County. And, he is pretty funny, too. He has performed & recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Wes Anderson and Grammy/Emmy Nominated singer/songwriter, Peter […]
Uri Caine, piano with: Yuriy Galkin, bass Vinnie Sperrazza, drums Greg Wall, saxes Uri Caine was born in Philadelphia and began studying piano with Bernard Peiffer and composition with George Rochberg when he was a teenager. He played in bands led by Philly Joe Jones,Hank Mobley,Johnny Coles,Mickey Roker,Odean Pope,Bootsie Barnes,Bobby Durham and Grover Washington. He attended […]
Janice Friedman - piano Boots Maleson - bass Tim Horner - drums Greg Wall - saxes Pianist Janice Friedman has joined musical forces with some of the biggest names in Jazz including Joe Lovano, Lew Tabakin, and Billy Higgins. The famous pianist, Marian McPartland, not only had her on “Piano Jazz,” but also had her join […]
Mike Camacho is an in demand drummer in New York City. The South Norwalk native has been playing drums since he was 10 years old, when he began lessons his mentor and local drum teacher John Cutrone. Between John’s guidance and family, who brought him to performances and camps in Norwalk and the greater Fairfield […]
Born in New Haven (Connecticut), Ed moved to New York to play guitar with Dizzy Gillespie in 1978. He performed with Gillespie’s big band, quartet, and with The United Nation Orchestra, which recorded the Grammy Award-winning album Live at Royal Festival Hall (Enja). Cherry released his first album as a leader, “First Take” (Groovin’ High) […]
SCROLL DOWN FOR TICKETS OR CLICK HERE Check out this great Amina interview with JazzFC board member Richard Epstein on his WPKN radio show, “Sometimes Classical" Happenstance played a hand in two of pianist Amina Figarova's finest recordings. The first time around it was September Suite (Munich Records, 2005). Though based in the Netherlands at the […]
Phil Bowler is a much loved artist at Jazz FC. He performs regularly at The Post with Melissa Newman. Phil attended the University of Hartford, where he received a bachelor's degree in music in 1972. He played with Roland Kirk from 1976–78, then with Hugh Masekela (1980), Joe Lee Wilson (1981), Wynton Marsalis (1982–83), Max Roach (1983), Big Nick Nicholas (1983-85), Slide Hampton, Jon Faddis (1984–89), and Ralph Peterson, Jr. (1987-1996). He […]
Melissa Newman, vocals Tony Lombardozzi, guitar Phil Bowler, bass Bobby Leonard, drums Join us for a cool evening of hot jazz at Westport's own Jazz Inferno! Melissa is a natural talent, and really makes every song she sings her very own. With a band like this, the evening is sure to be way over the […]
