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Norman David: Intention

Read "Intention" reviewed by Victor L. Schermer

by Victor L. Schermer
December 19, 2024

Saxophonist/composer/arranger/band leader Norman David grew up and matured as a musician in Montreal and moved to Boston to study with the late, revered, and multifaceted Herb Pomeroy at the famed Berklee College of Music. While there, in 1980, David founded a large jazz ensemble just a few members short of a full big band called the ...

Article: Live Review

The University of the Arts “Z” Big Band: Monterey, Here We Come!

by Victor L. Schermer
September 13, 2017

UArts “Z" Big Band Reception and Kickoff Concert Kaplan Auditorium University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA September 7, 2017 They were underdogs, but they gave it their best shot. Then they shocked themselves and everyone else by tying for first place with the UNLV ...

Article: Live Review

Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia: “Comin’ Home” Concert at the Kimmel Center

by Victor L. Schermer
January 12, 2014

Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Verizon Hall Philadelphia, PA January 7, 2014 Fresh out of the starting gate, the highly touted Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia (JOP), Terell Stafford, Artistic Director, held its first gala concert at a major venue, the Kimmel ...

Article: Interview

The Newly Minted Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia

by Victor L. Schermer
January 7, 2014

The newly minted Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia is an exciting, ambitious project co-founded by renowned trumpeter and Temple University educator Terell Stafford and intrepid jazz supporter Deena Adler, Odean Pope's manager. The Orchestra has already made waves in the Philly jazz community through its two performances in the Courtyard of City Hall, symbolizing its close connection ...