Bertha

Keyboardist Stefan Oberthaler explores creative possibilities of Nu Jazz on latest release

Source: Lauren Rogers
October 22, 2011

The creative possibilities of jazz are still being explored. That Stefan Oberthaler should name his new album Journey Man has a deeper meaning. As a musician, Oberthaler is an adventurer, one who is fearless in stitching together old and new elements of jazz for experiments in reinventing pop music for the 21st century. It's a seemingly uphill climb; there's been so much that has been done before, even in the area of the avant-garde. But what Oberthaler manages to do ...
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Elmo Hope Tribute at Jazz Standard Featuring Bertha Hope on Piano

Source: All About Jazz
December 4, 2008

Pianist Elmo Hope was one of the greatest composers of this music called Bop, along with Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell. Seldom do we get to hear the genius of Elmo Hope's compositions in a live setting. With the gracious help of The Jazz Standard, these ambitious and dedicated musicians join forces with Don Sickler and Elmo's widow, Bertha Hope, on piano, to present two nights of Elmo's extraordinary music. Bertha's mission is to preserve, promote and play this music ...
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Saturday, March 23rd 8:00 PM Bertha Hope & ELMOllenium at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Source: All About Jazz

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Jazz at the ConservatoryPresents Jazz Pianist Bertha Hope performing with her quartet and her “ELMOllenium Ensemble" Saturday, March 23 at 8 PM

Jazz Pianist Bertha Hope will bring her quartet and “ELMOllenium" ensemble to the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Jazz at the Conservatory series, sponsored by BNP Paribas, on Saturday, March 23 at 8 PM. The quartet will include Bertha Hope on piano, Sue Terry on alto saxophone, Walter Booker on bass, and Leroy Williams on ...
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