Boise Jazz Society Members and Friends,
The Boise Jazz Society proudly presents guitarist Martin Taylor in concert on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 7pm and in a Free Boise Community Jazz Symposium at 4pm. Both events take place in the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy and a few non-BJS member tickets are still available at $45. Esther’s Place is set up for intimate, jazz listening with table seating, snacks, and no-host, adult beverages provided by Pug Ostling. Doors open at 6:15 pm for the concert.
The BJS is co-sponsoring the open night of the 13th annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival with The Monty Alexander Trio in concert on Thursday, April 22nd from 7-9 pm at the Stueckle Sky Center RR Ranch Club. This sophisticated venue provides beautiful views with table and bistro seating, cheese and crackers, a no-host, adult beverage bar, and free parking. And, with great music by pianist Monty Alexander, a Gene Harris protégé, all for $50, this might be the musical event of a late April night in Boise.
Wait, there’s more! BJS members receive a $10 discount off the general admission price above. But to get that discount, you will have to contact me, Mike, by phone or email to reserve and confirm your ticket by payment.
Just go to the Gene Harris web site and listen to the audio sampler: http://www.geneharris.org/ .
What you will quickly learn is that this year’s festival is chocked full of world-class jazz artists playing a diversity of jazz styles; swing, bop, blues, fusion, funk, and Latin jazz. And, the ticket pricing and packages can’t be beat! An all-event, package ticket is $140 for three days of jazz with seven different jazz groups, including Monty Alexander.
All events take place on the Boise State University campus in sophisticated environs such as the Stueckle Sky Center RR Ranch Club, Student Union Building Simplot Grand Ballroom, Lookout Room, and the Special Events Center. These venues offer classy atmospheres suitable for both student and adult listeners--some events offer over-21 amenities in a jazz-club setting. All with FREE campus PARKING.
If you want your BJS $10 discount combined with an all-event, package ticket at $130, I can make that happen, but you’ll have to contact me by phone or email directly.
We’re Groovin High and Hard on the Boise jazz scene these days—won’t you join us?
Mike
Boise Jazz Society SUBSCRIPTION SERIES ARTIST
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
Enjoy these videos on YouTube featuring Martin Taylor:
Down at Cocomo's
Georgia on My Mind
Stella By Starlight
Martin Taylor teaches "I Got Rhythm"
Part 1
Part 2
Martin Taylor Describes His Vanden Guitar
Visit martintaylor.com
13th Annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival
April 22-24, 2010
Boise State University Campus
Venues include Stueckle Sky Center RR Ranch Club, Student Union Building, Simplot Grand Ballroom, Lookout Room, and the Special Events Center
Tickets: All-event, package ticket is $140 for three days of jazz with seven different jazz groups.
For BJS members - there is a $10 discount available if you call or email Mike Samball - Phone: 208 426-3498; Email: msamball@boisestate.edu
Free parking will be available on campus
On opening night, Thursday April 22nd, listen to The Monty Alexander Trio at the Stueckle Sky Center RR Ranch Club from 7-9 pm.
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.
Join us to hear all of these world-class jazz artists playing a diversity of jazz styles; swing, bop, blues, fusion, funk, and Latin jazz!
Visit the Gene Harris website for more information and to listen to the audio sampler: http://www.geneharris.org/ .
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
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