Modernistics Trio

Called “absolutely joyous, virtuosic and wonderful!” (Concerts at the Crane), The Modernistics Trio captivates audiences with stylish and inventive interpretations of The Great American Songbook – exuberant music from the 1920s, 30s, 40s and beyond.  They tour as a trio and with the full Modernistics Quintet, performing for The Stissing Center (NY), Kimberton Arts Alliance (PA), Colby College Concert Series (ME), Ocean Park Music Festival, The Guilford Library Summer Series (CT), The Port Jervis Library (NY), The Manchester CT Library, The Robert H Wood Great Artists Series (NY), Misericordia Performing Arts (PA), Medallion Opera House (NH), and many others.  

Ted Powers, vocals, tap-dance, guitar, ukulele, and harmonica, has been entertaining audiences in the U.S. and abroad for over 30 years.  His career in jazz, blues and pop includes several years as a solo performer in the south of France and tap dancing in the U.S. with Jimmy “Sir Slyde” Mitchell.  Ted has performed with Billy Novick, Ray Santisi, and other jazz notables. Acclaimed for his wide-ranging artistry and his mastery of the Great American Songbook, he performs extensively as a soloist, and with large and small ensembles across the Northeast.

Flutist Peter H. Bloom, praised for “infectious brio” (The New York City Jazz Record) and “exquisite melody” (JazzImprov), has performed in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand and is featured on 48 CDs. He has shared the stage with Sheila Jordan, Charles Neville, Jimmy Giuffre, Ricky Ford, Geri Allen, Jaki Byard, and other jazz legends, and is a veteran of the famed Aardvark Jazz Orchestra (51st season).  Bloom’s latest CD, Exuberant Ellingtonia, has been called “a treasure trove” (Textura Magazine, Ontario) and “one of those albums we know are unique jewels” (Jazz, ese ruido, Spain).   His playing has been called “breathtaking” (Ivan Rod Review, Denmark), “a revelation for unforced sweetness and strength” (The Boston Globe), and “wonderfully smoky and mysterious” (EarRelevant).

Bassist Dave Zox has performed with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Artie Shaw Band, Herb Reed and the Platters, Phil Woods, John Abercrombie, Kenny Werner, Garrison Fewell, and other illustrious artists. Dave played for many years with Boston’s legendary Al Vega Trio and with pianist Harvey Diamond.  He serves on the faculties of Northeastern University, Phillips Academy in Andover, and the Ipswich Public Schools. 

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