Category Archives: Press Releases

I’m pleased to collaborate with Mood Makers Books in the MMB Theatre 1 Project entitled “Sankofa Evening of Theatre & Jazz”.  Presented at The Multi-use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC), five one-act plays by three local playwrights/directors will be complemented with … Continue reading →

Last weekend I made a quick turn-around trip to Montclair, New Jersey and New York City.  On the road by 12:30pm Saturday, I returned to Rochester the next day in time to  enjoy the 2:00pm show performed by ESP and … Continue reading →

The Tutor During her opening set at the recent Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, Champion Fulton credited pianist Johnny O’Neal with teaching her one of the tunes she maturely finessed out of the piano.  I was pleasantly surprised by the … Continue reading →

The current City Newspaper Music Profile hints at the talent of rising star Kate Davis and the entertainment promised by the trio she leads tomorrow evening at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation.  The concert will present a wonderful evening … Continue reading →

Youthful vocalist-bassist Kate Davis brings her trio to Rochester to perform in the Exodus To Jazz concert series on May 7, 2011 at 8PM at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation. Pianist Noah Kellman and drummer Jake Goldbass accompany Kate … Continue reading →

In my enthusiasm to get the word out about the Lynne Arriale and JD Allen interviews, I sent out an Exodus To Jazz newsletter that incorrectly indicated that L. Arriale’s interview would be today (Thursday, April 7th) at 3:00pm. The … Continue reading →

On the road promoting her new CD entitled Convergence, pianist Lynne Arriale makes an Exodus To Jazz tour stop at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation on April 9, 2011 at 8:00PM.  Led by Arriale and comprised of JD Allen … Continue reading →

Led by co-founders Rob DeBoer and Tony Grace, Toronto-based Four80East makes their highly anticipated return to the Exodus To Jazz series. With an infectious heavy-groove sound characterized by distinctive melodies, the group continues to be a very popular international phenomenon.

The City Newspaper profile of Exodus To Jazz featured artist Gerald Clayton reveals serious doses of both ‘nature’ and ‘nurture’ in the development of his prodigious talent. With acclaimed familial antecedents (parents and uncle) and tutelage from the best jazz … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever wondered about the future of jazz…wonder no more!  The Gerald Clayton Trio is a youthful combo that injects refreshing energy into traditional jazz while integrating engaging aspects of contemporary music into original compositions. Concert Details: Date: Saturday, … Continue reading →