Dear Jazz Fans,
Living in Boise this spring just got even more metro as the Boise Jazz Society and the Gene Harris Jazz Festival has filled the calendar with world-class jazz artists in concert.
In February, Sunday the 21st, the Boise Jazz Society presents pianist/vocalist Dena DeRose and her Trio including Matt Wilson at the drums and bassist, Martin Wind.
Visit their websites to learn more about them:
denaderose.com
mattwilsonjazz.com
martinwind.com
The end of March, Sunday the 28th, we present one of the most phenomenal jazz guitarists on the planet, Martin Taylor. Visit his website at martintaylor.com and read more about this concert below.
The 4th week in April finds the Gene Harris Jazz Festival, April 22-24, presenting a diverse and sophisticated palate of jazz artists including The Monty Alexander Trio on Thursday the 22nd, at the Stueckle Sky Center RR Ranch Club. This over-21 affair is co-sponsored by the Boise Jazz Society (members receive a $10 discount on tickets). Visit the trio's website at montyalexander.com.
And, as we move into early summer, June, Sunday the 13th, the Boise Jazz Society is scheduled to present pianist Joanne Brackeen. Visit her website at joannebrackeenjazz.com.
Boise Jazz Society memberships are still available at $70 for the two spring concerts. Student rate is available at $30. Just click the hot link below for an application and more on jazz happenings and the mission, goals, and benefits of supporting the Boise Jazz Society.
Jazz takes guerilla marketing, so “Help spread the word, to one jazz lover at a time.”
And, for all those who have ever worked at making jazz happen in Boise, maybe we are getting close to saying, “At Last!”
Regards,
Mike
Boise Jazz Society 2009-2010 Subscription Series
Boise Jazz Society membership is still available for only $70 for the remaining
two concerts of this 2009-10 series (normally $95.40 for 3 concerts).
Join us by subscribing and enjoy wonderful evenings of exquisite jazz—
featuring artists of international stature—right here in Boise!
It's easy to become a member!
Just download the 2009-2010 season flyer/membership application, fill it out, and send it in with your check for $70 for the remaining two concerts —don’t forget to add the dates to your yearly calendar.
Your 2009-2010 BJS membership entitles you to the remaining 2 concerts and much more, such as the Free Community Jazz Symposia accompanying each of our concerts. We call them “inform-ances”—music, conversation, and an interchange of ideas in a convivial atmosphere, where we meet, hear, and interact with the series artists, gaining insight into their music and a deeper understanding of jazz.
Plus, you’ll be invited to join us for BJS “members only” extras: living-room jazz concerts, jazz listening and film parties, and jazz lectures.
So, join us now so you don't miss out! Send the application and your check in to:
Boise Jazz Society
Dept. of Music
Boise State University
1910 University Dr.
Boise, ID 83725-1560
Boise Jazz Society SUBSCRIPTION SERIES ARTISTS
The Dena DeRose Trio
- Sunday, February 21, 2010
- Boise Jazz Society Concert
- Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; Concert starts at 7 p.m.
- Esther's Place, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, Boise
- Tickets: $45
"The most creative & compelling singer-pianist since Shirley Horn," that’s exactly how Joe Siegel described Dena DeRose. She not only awes her audience and music critics with her facility on the piano and her vocal talent, but "…she exudes joy...what soul!" Dena and her trio have developed a hard-swinging and dynamic sound that audiences really dig. From U.S. clubs like the Blue Note, Jazz Standard, and the Kennedy Center to Body and Soul in Tokyo, the Jazz Center in Istanbul, and Alexander Platz in Rome, she delivers "…vivid and exciting demonstrations of how innovative her musical concepts are".
Enjoy this tune featuring Dena DeRose:
How Deep Is The Ocean
Visit denaderose.com
Martin Taylor
- Sunday, March 28, 2010
- Boise Jazz Society Concert
- Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; Concert starts at 7 p.m.
- Esther's Place, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, Boise
- Tickets: $45
Internationally recognized, Martin Taylor has established a inimitable style and world reputation as the foremost exponent of solo, jazz guitar playing. Completely self taught, he is admired and often imitated by guitarists all over the world. Performing in the concert halls of Europe, North America, Japan, Asia, and Australasia, Martin always dazzles audiences with his virtuosity, emotion, humor, and strong stage presence. In 1999 he was made an Honorary Doctor of the University of the West of Scotland and in 2002 he was appointed MBE "For Services To Jazz Music." When not touring he divides his time between his homes in France and Scotland where he writes music for TV and film.
Enjoy these tunes featuring Martin Taylor:
I Got Rhythm
Lulu's Back in Town
Visit martintaylor.com
Boise Jazz Society
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Michael Samball
Email: msamball@boisestate.edu
Boise State BJS web page: boisestate.edu/music/BJS/
Phone: 208 426-3498
MAILING ADDRESS:
Michael L. Samball, D.M.A.
BJS & Gene Harris Jazz Festival
Boise State Dept. of Music
1910 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725
The Boise Jazz Society, now in its third year, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of live jazz of the highest caliber and fulfilling its mission and goals of:
- raising awareness of jazz as an American art form
- promoting live jazz performance in Boise
- presenting world-class jazz concerts in an authentic, jazz club environment
- enhancing educational opportunities through a series of lectures, workshops, and residencies
- disseminating information on activities and developments in the world of jazz today
Boise Jazz Society Benefits
The BJS presents a free Boise Community Jazz Symposium at 4 p.m. the afternoon of each concert. We call them "inform-ances" – music, conversation, and an interchange of ideas in a convivial atmosphere, where we meet, hear, and interact with the series artists, gaining insight into their music and a deeper understanding of jazz.
BJS "Members Only" Extras include living room jazz concerts, jazz listening and film parties, and jazz lectures.
Boise Jazz Society Private and Corporate Contributions are encouraged and help to sustain the organization. They are held by the Boise State University Foundation and are tax-deductible.
A Boise Jazz Society membership insures that jazz activities like the above happen year round in our community. We thank you for your enthusiastic support of the art of live jazz.
Mike Samball and the Working Board Members:
John Barnet, Dennis Drew, Julie Erb, Katie Matsuura, Chuck Smith, Kurtis Adams, Mary Smith, Wally Smith, and Larry Tierney
