Results for "Trenton"

Brandon Quinn Dixon

Born: September 24, 1994

Brandon Dixon is a well-known jazz saxophonist and composer. He performs and composes in the styles of jazz, fusion, funk, and rock. He has more than a decade of experience in his field. ​ Dixon performs in a variety of venues, including Chris's Jazz Cafe, the Washington Banquet and Catering, Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, Shanghai Jazz, and the Tuckahoe Inn, as well as Rowan University, NJMEA Convention, and the University of Maryland. He is based in South Jersey, where he primarily performs, but he also occasionally travels out-of-state. ​ Brandon Dixon, along with Evan Smith, leads a six-member jazz/fusion group

Joe Bongiovi

Born: August 24, 1976

Joe Bongiovi is the Director/Owner of the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra (PJO). PJO is an All Star Big Band comprised of the best college and high school musicians in the Philadelphia and New Jersey region of the United States. The Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra has performed all over the world and will be touring Europe once again this summer with performances at La Spezia International Jazz Festival and at the 50th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland. In addition to The Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra, Joe Bongiovi is the band director at Princeton High School and the conductor of the Princeton Studio Band

Keith Franklin

Keith Franklin Jazz Keith Franklin is an exemplary, creative jazz pianist, having studied with Jackie Bayard, NYC, Olga Von Til of the Conservatory of Budapest, Kenny Barron ,composition with Dennis Sandole and Improvisation with Phil Woods at The Maynard Ferguson School of Jazz. He attained a B.A. in piano performance from Rutgers University. Toured in the U.S and opened for Blood Sweat and Tears,B.B. King, Iron Butterfly, and the Youngbloods. After his foray into rock and roll he returned to his jazz roots. Keith is a known entity at many New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey jazz clubs, The Rainbow Room, the Supper Club, The Philadelphia Art Museum , Ritz-Carlton, The Saltcreek Grille, The Witherspoon Grill, The Vault, Delta’s and Hopewell Valley Vineyards. His new cd “Take Heart”is a mixture of all original jazz instrumentals and vocals featuring a swinging, hard hitting ensemble . For music and more visit keithfranklinjazz.com

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Anthony DeCarlo

Anthony DeCarlo is a musician from Trenton, NJ. He began playing the guitar at the age of 6 under the instruction of Ernie White. He was exposed to the great roots of blues and rock in Trenton. He played seriously throughout his childhood and wanted to take it a step further. He crossed the bridge to the city of Philadelphia to attend the University of the Arts for Guitar Performance. After graduating, he moved down to South Philadelphia and started Taskerhouse, a community music venue/studio/rehearsal space. In addition to running Taskerhouse, Anthony performs and records throughout the world with a variety of artists, as well as being involved in many original projects.

Laranah Phipps

Alex Otey

Alex Otey’s career is a testament to a lifelong passion for music, shaped by early classical training and a love for jazz. As a multi-instrumentalist, his journey has led him to collaborate with some of the most renowned names in the industry and earn prestigious accolades.

An award-winning pianist, singer, trumpeter, and composer/arranger, Otey has performed with prominent jazz musicians and recorded alongside legends like Grover Washington Jr. and Richie Cole. He arranged, performed on, and produced a GRAMMY-nominated album and contributed to another nominated project, as well as a GRAMMY-winning collaboration. Performing throughout Philadelphia, Central NJ, and beyond, he has graced venues such as the River House at Odette’s, the King George Inn, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, World Café Live, and Harrah’s Casino. Highlights of his career include performing at the White House Egg Roll event with Miss Amy, appearances at Bethlehem Musikfest, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. In addition to his live performances, Otey hosts The Trenton Jazz Show aired though WWFM JazzOn2 89.1 HD2, and received a master's in Music Business from Berklee College of Music.

About the Alex Otey Trio

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Bob Smith - Guitar

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