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| Michele Rosewoman Performs Solo Piano Concert on November 1 As part of the Jazz@Union’s 2nd Annual “Women in Jazz”, the jazz pianist Michele Rosewoman performs a solo concert at the Union United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Praised by Downbeat as a “star of American music,” pianist, composer, and educator Michele Rosewoman has made her mark in the jazz world as a highly original artist by fusing Afro-Cuban styles with intelligent and modern post-bop. Throughout her career, Michele has also integrated Cuban religious music into her musial output, forging a uniquely “New Yor-Uban" sound. Michele has performed with such jazz luminaries as Julius Priester, Oliver Lake, Reggie Workman, Celia Cruz, Paquito D’Rivera, and the Cuban master vocalist and drummer Orlando “Puntilla” Rios. As a bandleader, she has led two ensembles, New Yor-Uba and Quintessence, to tremendous critical acclaim. Michele’s most recent album, The In Side Out, was released in 2006 on Advance Dance Disques. The album, fusing jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms, R&B, and funk, features Michele’s ensemble Quintessence along with special guests including David Fiucynzki and Josh Roseman. For more information on Michele or to hear samples of her music, visit michelerosewoman.com. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Jazz News :: home page |