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| Jazz Flutist Hosts House Concerts Without The House Friday May 3 at 8 PM, and every first Friday from 8 PM to 10 PM, jazzman Joseph Liberti, hosts The Jazz Soirée, a live jazz party and concert at Soirée 1003 S. Tejon Street. " The Jazz Soirée has the benefits of a house concert without the hassle, " says Joseph, "Talented artists perform creative works of art for you and your friends in a comfy space. Each month we feature new band musicians and bring in guest artists, and...there's no cleanup required." The house band for the Soirée is FluteDaddy Quintet, a group led by Joseph playing smooth jazz flute served over a blend of R&B, Latin and swing rhythms featuring both individual and collective improvisation. For the May 3 Jazz Soirée, Colorado Springs jazz icon Alan Joseph is featured on guitar and two guests artists will perform with the group: Denver based drummer Mike Marlier and Pianist/ Composer Dave Hanson. Mike Marlier has performed and recorded with many professional artists, including Dave Grusin, Benny Golson, Nelson Rangell, and Dotsero, Dave Hanson was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Grant in Jazz Composition. Dave has arranged music for Paul Winter, Marvin Stamm, Nelson Rangell, Dotsero, Wind Machine, Riders in the Sky, Flash Cadillac, and others. For the June 7 Jazz Soirée Guest artist and premier percussionist Dennis Bueno will lead the group in a special performance of Latin Jazz. Soirée at 1003 S. Tejon is an art gallery and special event performance venue. Owner Michaela Hightower provides a free "curious pour" from her special wine selection to get The Jazz Soirée started. Once a gambling house, then cafe, then drive-in, and most recently Nemeth's El Tejon Restaurant, Soirée offers hints of its unique history through architectural elements such as beautiful original wood vigas, contemporary steel accents, and a vaulted ceiling. On display for the May event are original large scale paintings by Alexis Elza write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Jazz News :: home page |