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| Jazz-Rock Guitarist Jake Hertzog Returns to Somethin’ Jazz Club  Critically acclaimed jazz-rock guitarist Jake Hertzog is at the Somethin' Jazz Club for some extreme jazz! At only 25 years old, Hertzog is one of the most original and exciting new voices on the scene. His new album "Evolution", released this August on Buckyball Records represents his third collaboration with venerated rhythm section Harvie S and Victor Jones and second release on the New York-based label. Hertzog is a frequent contributor to Guitar Player Magazine's Lessons section under the Alias "Hey Jazz Guy" and was the youngest ever winner of the Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition. A wealth of influences and experiences in the jazz, rock and pop world have given Hertzog a totally unique sound and these special one-off shows are not to be missed!For a limited time only, Hertzog will be offering two free downloads of live performances recorded at the famous 55 Bar in New York. Jake Hertzog Trio with Harvie S and Victor Jones March 24th Somethin' Jazz Club 212 E. 52nd Street 3rd Floor New York NY 10022 9PM EVOLUTION Press "Jake Hertzog is one of the finest young jazz guitarists on the scene" – Barry Cleveland, Guitar Player Magazine "Hertzog succeeds in seducing on both a visceral and cerebral level...his is a fine recording which will go some way towards building—over time—his very own legend" - Ian Patterson, All About Jazz "Hertzog's new album Evolution demonstrates his prowess as a pivotal guitarist on fusion's landscape. Guitarist Jake Hertzog is one of a kind." - Susan Frances, Associatedcontent.com "An unapologetic brand of jazz-rock guitar that does not look back...Evolution is easily one of the best jazz-rock guitar CDs of 2011." - Mark Redlefsen, All About Jazz "One of the very few prolific young guitarists to convincingly embrace the potential of blending a jazz and rock style of performing." - John Barron, thejazzword.blogspot.com "He's well on his way to being the Coltrane of guitar, and this latest set really blows the ears wide open." - Chris Spector, Midwest Records "– It's not just the high-energy & talent… it's [Jake's] VISION for where the music of the 21st Century needs to move to… critics & listeners alike will be listening to this 20 years from now & hailing it as a CLASSIC!" - Dick Metcalf, Rotcod Zzaj write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Jazz News :: home page |