Dezron performs Thursday September 27 at Makeda! NBJP: How old were you when you first played in front of an audience (beyond your family)? DD: I was around the age of 9 or 10 yrs old. That year I played bass in church as well I played tuba in my elementary school orchestra. NBJP: What's your favorite jazz tune? DD: I have
Dave plays Thursday September 20 at Makeda! NBJP: What living musician do you admire most? Why? DG: Branford Marsalis is one of the most honest humans I've encountered. I see him challenging himself to perform in new and diverse settings. He's a keen observer of people, music and culture and he's very good at articulating his observations. I aspire to
KEN PERFORMS THURSDAY JULY 19, 2012 AT MAKEDA NBJP: What’s the worst (non-musical) job you ever had? KF: Working in a car wash during the winter months. NBJP: Who's your favorite jazz performer? KF: George Coleman, so inspiring... NBJP: What inspires you creatively? KF: Going out and hearing live music, speaking with like minded jazz musicians,
CARRIE PERFORMS WEDNESDAY JULY 11 AT THE HYATT NBJP: What's the worst job you ever had? CJ: Performing In a venue with no air conditioning. NBJP: Who's your favorite jazz performer? CJ: Sarah Vaughan NBJP: What inspires you creatively? CJ: Originality & Spontaneity NBJP: If you could only own one CD, what would it be? CJ: Sarah Vaughan's Greatest Hits NBJP: What's one liquid (other than
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?
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: