Jazz at the Bistro Artist Residency
Cyrus Chestnut Trio sponsored by Cortland Associates
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/26/2007 - 14:46.
Cyrus Chestnut’s hard swinging, soulful sounds have become a staple in the jazz community. The music he has created over the years has delivered a thousand smiles, and his warm demeanor gives great insight into the world of one of jazz’s most beloved ambassadors.
Terell Stafford Quintet sponsored by Ted Wheeler American Family Insurance Agency and MAXJAZZ
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/26/2007 - 14:40.
Terell Stafford’s dynamic quintet energizes the audience with skillfully crafted arrangements, brilliant solos and an undeniable, hard-swinging groove. Known for being a gifted and versatile player with a voice all his own, Stafford combines lyricism and a deep love of melody with a spirited, adventurous edge.
Esperanza Spalding
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/26/2007 - 14:35.
sponsored in part by the Dana Brown Charitable Trust
The Portland, Oregon native enjoys the status as the youngest faculty member in the history of Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music. There she balances a hectic schedule of composing and arranging for her own group as well as performing with jazz icons such as tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and singer Patti Austin.
