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Jitterbug Vipers

“No Musical act embodies the ‘Keep Austin Weird’ civic mantra with more style and class than the ‘swingadelic’ quartet Jitterbug Vipers. The band’s witty updating of classic 1930s reefer jive music, featuring septuagenarian guitar genius Slim Rich front and center, is sly, sophisticated and more than a little habit-forming.” —Downbeat The Jitterbug Vipers specialize in a beloved cult jazz offshoot called “viper jazz,” a screeching U-Turn back to the party where jazz music packed the dance floor and dazzled the audience with brilliant streams of improvisatory musicianship

Duke Ellington And His Orchestra

UCF Flying Horse Big Band

The UCF Flying Horse Big Band is one of the top recording and touring college jazz bands in the United States. Originally known as the UCF Jazz Ensemble 1, the band was renamed in 2013 and has been one of the key artist groups performing on the new Flying Horse Records label of the University. The student band received credible professional accolades when "Jazz Town," their debut album, hit 43rd on the JazzWeek chart in 2011. Their 2012 release, "The Blues is Alright," topped out at 35th on the JazzWeek chart in March 2013.

Resonance Jazz Ensemble

Active since: 2012

Resonance Jazz Ensemble performs inspired originals by bandleader Steve McQuarry, as well as deliciously creative arrangements of jazz standards, pop tunes and classical favorites with woodwinds, strings and a rhythm section that includes piano, double-bass and drums. Resonance is a unique collaboration of jazz and classical musicians, and is the only jazz ensemble in Northern California with this unusual instrumentation. Resonance's music captivates audiences with its singular, lush sound punctuated by driving rhythms and improvised solos. Resonance Jazz brings together artists of richly diverse musical backgrounds

The Jost Project

Paul Jost (vocals, harmonica), Tony Miceli (vibraphones) and Kevin MacConnell (acoustic bass) make up the jazz collective initially formed by Tony and Kevin, with the purpose of performing the rock music they grew up with in a jazz format. The seeds of this idea were planted in Tony’s 2005 recording “Hippie Jazz”. When Tony heard Paul, a multi-talented musician as well as vocalist, he felt such a strong musical connection that he invited him to be part of the group. Because of Paul’s strong musical influence and arranging talent, Tony and Kevin were convinced the group should have Paul’s name and they became The Jōst Project. The combination fit and The Jōst Project grew in popularity

Pj5

Started by young guitarist and composer Paul Jarret, Pj5 gathers around its leader's many influences, finely weaving together modern jazz from New York and Scandinavia, as well as rock and pop sounds with a tinge of electronic music. While drawing from a wide pallet of styles and references, the band's musical universe stays extremely coherent, thanks to a thorough collective effort on sound and colour. Pj5 won several prizes in french jazz contests (La Défense, Jazz à St-Germain- des-Prés, Jazz à Oloron…).

UroSoule

UroSoule is and infectious original jazz/soul created by Chicago-based duo of Paul Scherer and Agnieszka Iwanska. “Colors” is a collection of original sultry and sophisticated compositions co-written and produced by fellow Chicagoan Paul Scherer. Scherer assembled a collection of top session musicians from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to create an addictive blend of understated works that pulse with attitude and style. Agnieszka Iwanska is an accomplished and gifted jazz vocalist, composer and lyricist. Her sultry and sensitive singing style stands out as a fresh and exciting voice in contemporary jazz

GGRIL

Active since: February 4, 2002

The GGRIL is a miracle : a monster 14 pieces improv band out from a remote little town of eastern Quebec....3 electric guitars, basses, percussions and classical trained strings... gathered to explore improvisations games and non-linear strategy with an unique sound The GGRIL has been active since 2007, and in addition to the compositions of its members worked through workshop with musicians of the caliber of Jean Derome, René Lussier, Evan Parker and Danielle P. Roger. The GGRIL is releasing COMBINES a LP showcasing the band's sound and Éric Normand's compositions in a well produced and good looking album. Find it and pre-order on bandcamp ! GGRIL is home band from Tour de Bras, a production company who offer the best improvised music from Quebec lien and on his website (CD/LP\ download and streaming ): www.tourdebras.com /////////// Olivier D'Amours - guitare électrique Robert Bastien - guitare électrique Rémy Bélanger de Beauport - violoncelle Anna-Lisa Cone - contrebasse, voix Tom Jacques - percussions Antoine Létourneau-Berger - percussions, radios, clarinette Éric Normand - basse électrique Alexandre Robichaud - trompette Catherine Savard Massicotte - violon, voix Robin Servant - accordéon

Heisenberg Uncertainty Players

Active since: 2011

Heisenberg Uncertainty Players (HUP) is a 17-piece Chicago-area jazz ensemble that plays only original compositions and arrangements from members of the group. Formed in 2011, HUP has been featured around the Chicago area in venues like The Jazz Showcase, Martyrs’, Fitzgerald’s Night Club, The Logan Center for the Arts, and WGN-TV, and they currently hold a monthly residency at Wicker Park’s Phyllis’ Musical Inn. They have arranged a wide variety of music, covering jazz standards and showtunes to versions of songs by Radiohead, Led Zeppelin, 50 Cent, and other pop/rock artists

Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia

With a long and distinct jazz history, Philadelphia is the home to a vibrant musician population who continue to build upon this musical legacy. Comprised of 16 outstanding Philadelphia-based musicians and led by renowned trumpet player and Artistic Director, Terell Stafford, the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia aims to preserve, represent, and continue Philadelphia’s unique, rich jazz sound and tradition by presenting the highest quality jazz to the greatest number of people.