BILLY TEST PERFORMS FRIDAY JULY 6 AT SOPHIE'S photo: Annemarie Mountz NBJP: Who's your favorite non-jazz composer? BT: I'm a huge fan of classical music, and I have a strong background in classical piano. However, it's extremely difficult for me to select a single composer. I love Russian composers: Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Tchaikovsky, etc. I'm also very influenced by French Impressionistic composers
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
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
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
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?
TAEKO SINGS WEDNESDAY MAY 16 AT THE HYATT NBJP: What’s the worst job you ever had? T: Real estate broker inNew York. NBJP: Who's your favorite jazz performer? T: Betty Carter NBJP: What inspires you creatively? T: Working out NBJP: If you could only own one CD, what would it be? T: "Audience with Betty Carter" NBJP: What’s one liquid
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
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
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!
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