Seven Questions w/Andrew Atkinson

Andrew performs Thursday June 28 @ Makeda NBJP:  What musical instrument (that you don't play) would you like to be able to play? AA:  I would love to play the piano NBJP: What's your favorite non-jazz tune? AA: Currently "Seven Days" by Sting NBJP: What is your greatest weakness (personal or professional)? AA:   Professionally - Impatience for mediocrity  NBJP: What's a food you shouldn't

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SEVEN QUESTIONS WITH STAFFORD HUNTER

Stafford performs Thursday May 31 at Makeda NBJP:      How old were you when you first played in front of an audience (beyond your family)? SH: I think I was 10 or 11 years old. It was funny because during my first concert, I had maybe a 2 or 3 bar solo. Just 7-10 seconds. I was so nervous that my

2017-01-05T10:39:18-05:00Jazz, Music, New Jersey|

SEVEN QUESTIONS w/PHILLIP MENCHACA

Phillip played for us last week--Friday at Sophie's Bistro and Sunday May 27, at the Old Bay 25th Anniversary NBJP: What’s your favorite non-jazz tune? PM: Sir Duke- Stevie Wonder NBJP: What’s your least favorite sound? PM: The sound of car horns in traffic!  NBJP: What living musician do you admire most? Why? PM: Kenny Garrett because he is constantly pushing his art

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SEVEN QUESTIONS w/Adam Machaskee

NBJP: If you were about to have your last meal, what would it be? AM: I am a sucker for Mom’s cooking: Corn Chowder appetizer, followed by Chicken Scaloppini with Tuna Noodle Casserole; My 3 favorites and if it’s going to be my last, I’m doing it all. NBJP: What’s your favorite jazz club to go to if you're going to hang?

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SEVEN ?s with DONALD EDWARDS

DONALD PERFORMS MAY 24, 2012 AT MAKEDA NBJP: What's your favorite city to play in? DE:New York NBJP: What's the worst job you ever had? DE: A Hotel Job NBJP: Who's your favorite non-jazz composer? DE: Claude Debussy NBJP: How old were you when you first played in front of an audience (beyond your family)? DE: 9 years old NBJP:

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SEVEN ?s with Anthony Ware

ANTHONY WARE PERFORMS THURSDAY MAY 10, 2012 @ MAKEDA  NBJP: What living musician has influenced you most? AW: That's a hard question to answer.  I have a long list of mentors whose guidance has been irreplaceable to me.  The top three are Anthony Nelson, Bruce Williams and Radam Schwartz. NBJP: What would you want to be if you weren't a jazz musician? AW: I'd like to

2017-01-05T10:39:19-05:00Jazz, Music, New Jersey|

Seven ?s with Rachel Eckroth

Rachel performed for NBJP April 19 at Makeda   NBJP: Other than the instrument you play, what’s your favorite instrument to listen to? RE: I am in love with the cello. It's such a warm instrument, but I wish I could play the bass. NBJP: What’s the worst job you ever had? RE: When I first moved to the New York area, I worked

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Seven ?s with Brandon Wright

Brandon performs Wednesday April 18 at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick NBJP:      How old were you when you first played in front of an audience (beyond your family)? BW:  I was fourteen years old and performed "The Pink Panther" theme for a talent show at summer camp.  Although I left the stage, I was told I got a standing ovation!

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SEVEN ?s with Kenny Davis

KENNY PERFORMS THURSDAY APRIL 12 WITH RALPH BOWEN NBJP: What's the worst job you ever had? KD:    Planting hedges around a Chicago Baptist Church (didn't get paid) NBJP: Who's your favorite non-jazz composer? KD:    Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis NBJP: How old were you when you first played in front of an audience (beyond your family)? KD:    13 years old NBJP: If you could share one thing

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Seven ?s WITH JOE “MAGS” MAGNARELLI

JOE MAGS PERFORMED APRIL 4 AT THE HYATT NBJP: What musician has influenced you most? JM: Charlie Parker NBJP: You are a trumpet player--is there another instrument you’d like to be able to play? JM: Drums ( I do play piano, not as good as most people you know) NBJP: What quality do you like most about yourself? JM: I

2017-01-05T10:39:19-05:00Jazz, Music, New Jersey|
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