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Al Sergel

With twenty-three years experience as a professional musician and instructor, Al Sergel performs for audiences worldwide. A drummer and percussionist, Sergel received his Bachelor of Music in Percussion and Masters of Music in Jazz Studies from Florida State University. In addition, he studied for a year with John Ramsey at the Berklee College of Music. Having had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of artists, Sergel’s creativity, style adaptability and musical sense contribute to his busy schedule. Regardless of the musical style or the performance environment, Sergel is comfortable and ready to create. Sergel has performed and recorded with Jason Upton, John Mark McMillan, Rita Springer, Chad Lawson, Martin Bejerano, Frank Kimbrough, Christine D’Clario, Leonard Jones, Don Potter, Suzi Yaraei, Jonathan David Helser, Molly Williams, Josh Baldwin, Asher Seevinck, Andy Squyres, Noel Freidline, Jim Brock and many more. As well, Sergel has shared the stage with such notable artists as Bob Mintzer, Marcus Printup, Rick Skaggs, Nelson Rangell and Jim Snidero. Currently, Sergel is the Worship Director at MorningStar Ministries in Ft

Chris Brubeck at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

by Mark Sullivan
October 9, 2019

Chris Brubeck Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Jazz at the Bechtler Charlotte, NC October 4, 2019 The “Jazz at the Bechtler" series celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and next year is composer/pianist Dave Brubeck's centenary. So it is appropriate that Dave's son Chris was the special guest for a ...

Noel Freidline Quintet At The Jazz Corner's 20th Anniversary Party

by Martin McFie
June 1, 2019

Noel Freidline Quintet The Jazz Corner 20th Anniversary Party Hilton Head Island March 31, 2019 The All About Jazz worldwide poll to find member's favourite jazz clubs had closed (view results), and The Jazz Corner on Hilton Head Island reached the top 20 clubs in the world. At that same ...

Alfred Sergel IVtet

By Al Sergel

Label: Alfred Sergel
Released: 2018
Track listing: Das Ditch; 12.04am; Y-closed; Joey Duty.

If Love Were All

By Wayne Powers

Label: Kabockie Records
Released: 2018
Track listing: Never Let Me Go, You've Changed, All of Me, Body and Soul, When Your Lover Has Gone, Willow Weep for Me, You Don't Know What Love Is, If Love Were All, Just In Time, East of the Sun (West of the Moon), I Only Have Eyes for You, Time After Time, Smile

Al Sergel: Alfred Sergel IVtet

by Martin McFie
December 6, 2018

The first recording of new material made by any group of musicians is always an adventure. The journey this EP made was tempered organically, over time. It started two years ago with a collection of short memo recordings on composer Al Sergel's iPhone in late night places after gigs, which were enthusiastically received by friends.

Beethoven, Barber and Vivaldi at The Jazz Corner

by Martin McFie
September 18, 2018

Beethoven, Barber and Vivaldi The Jazz Corner Hiltonhead Island, SC September 9, 2018 For half a year, this writer has been working with Mrs Lois Masteller, owner of the Jazz Corner on Hilton Head Island SC, and Noel Freidline searching out a way to present classical music fully ...

Chad Lawson: Crossing Over and Back

by K. Shackelford
June 18, 2015

Chad Lawson is a compelling musical voice that deserves wider attention. He's a masterful pianist with an extensive jazz background, but has crossed genres taking the beauty of his music into the classical world. Recently, he released The Chopin Variations, arrangements of famed composer Frédéric François Chopin. On the album, Lawson re-contextualizes Chopin's piano solo pieces, ...