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David Rodriguez
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, the Spotlight shines On David Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and Executive Producer at NJPAC--the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. David works in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and has led a fascinating life in the performing arts. He was a full-time musician on the road with groups ranging from Isaac Hayes to ...
Augusto Baschera: A Musical Journey In Search Of The New
Augusto Baschera is an important musician of the new generation of Brazilian jazz, who presents an innovative approach in the relationship between instrument and composition. He was born in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, in the city of Ibiaçá, a place with less than 5,000 inhabitants. Growing up in a musical environment, with a ...
Registration For The 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Is Now Open
As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced the opening of the 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The search is on for the next great jazz singer! Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before September 5, 2023, ...
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Monika Ryan
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Monika Ryan is a Jazz vocalist known for her smooth and soulful sound. Her music is characterized by her rich and emotive voice, which she uses to express a range of emotions and themes, from love and heartbreak to empowerment and self-discovery.
One notable aspect of Monika Ryan's music is her skillful interpretation of classic jazz standards, as well as her ability to write and perform original material that is inspired by traditional jazz and blues styles. Her music often incorporates elements of swing, bebop, and balladry, and she is known for her improvisational skills and her ability to connect with audiences through her live performances.
Legendary Guitarist and Jazz Master George Benson Performs On New Jersey Performing Arts Center Stage June 2nd
Friday, June 2, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. ET George Benson is simply one of the greatest guitarists in jazz history,” writes music critic Richard S. Ginell, yet jazz guitar is only the beginning for George. A relentless shapeshifter, he’s equally imaginative playing pop, R&B and soul—and equally talented as a vocalist, composer and songwriter. No fan ...
Princeton University Jazz Festival 2023 Features Artemis, Rudresh Mahanthappa And Bird Calls, and Rufus Reid on April 15
Jazz at Princeton University, helmed by acclaimed saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, presents the annual Princeton University Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 15. The festival features Artemis, Jazz at Princeton’s chair Rudresh Mahanthappa and his Bird Calls ensemble, jazz greats playing with Princeton’s exceptional student groups, and the legendary Rufus Reid with the Creative Large Ensemble. Free daytime ...
Three Gems from Michael Robinson and Eliot Zigmund: Earth and Sky, Runs to Sea and What Magic
by Hrayr Attarian
Keyboardist and electronics innovator Michael Robinson is a prolific and imaginative musician. In 2018 he started re-exploring the acoustic piano and, during the solitary times of the COVID-19 pandemic, his solo piano recordings increased dramatically. In 2022 he met up with drummer Eliot Zigmund and over three days the duo reinterpreted and deconstructed several standards. Zigmund ...
Dave Stryker Trio Release 'Prime'
Fresh off their summer tour opening for Steely Dan, Stryker releases Prime—the first recording featuring his working trio. Along with Jared Gold on organ and McClenty Hunter on drums, Stryker offers eight new compositions and the beautiful standard “I Should Care.” From the burning title track “Prime” to songs penned for his first boss Jack McDuff ...
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David Ecker
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Hailed for an “engaging modern jazz sound” and music with “a joy-filled momentum” (All About Jazz), pianist-composer David Ecker is a rising star in the jazz scene. With four absorbing albums and hundreds of thousands of streams, he continues to gain traction and turn heads within the broader listening sphere.
A graduate of Columbia University’s Jazz Studies Program, Ecker has been pursuing his own sound and vision for the past decade. In 2018 he released his debut— The Visitor Suite. A captivating duo session, it artfully bridged jazz and neo-classicism. His sophomore release—2020’s Songs from the Other Day—engaged with the tradition, offering a personalized slant on the piano trio format.
About Timothy Lee Miller
Instrument: Composer / conductor
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Timothy Lee Miller
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TIMOTHY LEE MILLER is an American composer, arranger, orchestrator, and publisher of contemporary concert music for chamber ensembles, orchestra, wind ensemble, and voice, as well as jazz music for big bands and small combos. He has also written for several small film and television projects. He has earned degrees from the University of Tennessee (BS Music Ed, 1984), the University of Miami (MM Media Writing and Production, 1990) and Vermont College of Fine Arts (MFA Composition, 2013). His principal composition teachers have been John Anthony Lennon, James Progris, Tamar Diesendruck, Jonathan Bailey Holland, Andy Jaffe, John Fitz Rogers, and Roger Zahab. He has received numerous commissions and awards, including several ASCAP awards. His works have been performed throughout the US, Europe, Russia, and China. His music is recorded on ERMMedia, Ansonica, Navona, and Phoenix Classics.
