BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Siskiyou Music Project - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Siskiyou Music Project X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Siskiyou Music Project REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190124T190000 DTSTAMP:20190114T220027Z CREATED:20181230T212137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T220027Z UID:1705-1548356400-1548356400@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Bohemian Trio ~ From New York DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Music Project kicks off it’s 2019 concert season with a performance by the New York based Bohemian Trio. \nSMP and Britt Education once again collaborate to bring world class music to southern Oregon for a three-day residency which will include visits to several Rogue Valley schools and a performance at Artistic Piano Gallery on Thursday\, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. \nImmersed in different cultural and musical backgrounds\, Yosvany Terry\, Orlando Alonso\, and Yves Dharamraj joined forces in 2013 to form Bohemian Trio. The three musicians were drawn to the idea that their blend of traditions would speak to the true voice of the Americas: a cacophony of cultures that\, together\, forges a new identity that transcends Old World boundaries. \nThe piano\, cello\, and saxophone of this New York-based trio bring the diverse sounds and rhythms of Cuba and the Americas to life in an original brand of new music. With roots in Cuba\, France\, Trinidad\, and the US\, the Trio shifts intuitively among classical\, jazz\, and world music. At the heart of their collaborations are Yosvany Terry’s original works\, which are driven by Afro-Cuban rhythms\, sweeping classical melodies\, and a touch of improvisation. The Trio’s repertoire is rounded out with commissioned works by composers such as Manuel Valera\, Sonia Jacobsen\, Pedro Giraudo\, and Emilio Solla\, and favorites from the classical repertoire\, such as Passacaille from Ravel’s Piano Trio.\n\nThe members of Bohemian Trio are distinguished graduates of Cuba’s Escuela Nacional de Arte\, Juilliard\, Yale University\, and Manhattan School of Music; they have won international competitions and major awards including Grammys; they have collaborated with artists such as Chucho Valdes\, Branford Marsalis\, Joshua Bell\, and Itzhak Perlman\, and perform regularly on five continents in the world’s most renowned halls. \nBohemian Trio released its critically-acclaimed debut album\, Okónkolo\, on Innova Records in February\, 2017. Larry Blumenfeld of The Wall Street Journal writes\, “Together\, these musicians honor heritages that blur more than reinforce borders: the blend of European and African traditions that centuries ago amounted to a New World; and the sweet spot sought by many contemporary composers\, especially in New York\, grounded more in creativity than genre.” \n \n\nThis project received support from the Oregon Arts Commission; WESTAF\, the Western States Arts Federation; and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n\n \n\n\n\nBohemian Trio\n\n\nGeneral $25.00 USDMembers $20.00 USDStudent with I.D $10.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UO__96RR9A&t=10s URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/bohemian-trio-from-new-york/ LOCATION:Artistic Piano Gallery\, 1390 Biddle Rd #107\, Medford\, OR\, 97504\, United States CATEGORIES:2019 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Bohemian-laughing-bw_photo-credit-Laura-Razzano.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Siskiyou Music Project and the Britt Festival Education Department":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181019T190000 DTSTAMP:20180828T010540Z CREATED:20180826T003253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T010540Z UID:1631-1539975600-1539975600@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:The Sound of a Dry Martini DESCRIPTION:A Tribute to Paul Desmond & Jim Hall\nBob Rawlings & The Ed Dunsavage Trio\nSiskiyou Music Project presents “The Sound of a Dry Martini”\, a tribute to the music of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall. The featured performers for this presentation will be alto saxophonist Bob Rawlings and the Ed Dunsavage Trio featuring Joe Cohoon on bass and Chicken Hirsh on drums. \nWhen a reporter asked Paul Desmond once about the sound that he was after he replied\, “The Sound of a Dry Martini” which made perfect sense to me when I read this interview.  Paul Desmond is most well known for his work with Dave Brubeck and his composition Take 5. But after leaving Brubeck he made many more recordings\, mostly with a guitar trio featuring both Jim Hall and Canadian guitarist Ed Bickert. In this performance we will be featuring the music of these later quartets. \n\n \n\n\n\nPaul Desmond Tribute\n\n\nGeneral $25.00 USDMembers $20.00 USDStudent with I.D $10.00 USD URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/the-sound-of-a-dry-martini/ LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Road\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Fall Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/unknown.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180930T190000 DTSTAMP:20180920T045537Z CREATED:20180826T003128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T045537Z UID:1628-1538334000-1538334000@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Darrell Grant\, Decades ~ SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:This performance is now sell out. Please email us to be put on the wait list. \nSiskiyou Music Project welcomes back Portland jazz piano icon Darrell Grant for a solo piano performance he’s calling “Decades” at the Old Siskiyou Barn in Ashland. \nAcclaimed pianist/composer Darrell Grant pays tribute to historic and contemporary icons of  jazz piano ranging from Art Tatum\, Willie “The Lion” Smith\, and Bill Evans to Joe Sample\, Mulgrew Miller\, Geri Allen and Michel Camilo with a sparkling set of new arrangements of jazz standards and his own distinctive originals. \nSince the 1994 release of his debut album Black Art\, selected one of the year’s top ten jazz CD’s by the New York Times\, Darrell Grant has built an international reputation as a pianist\, composer\, and educator who channels the power of music to make change. He has performed throughout the U.S.\, Canada\, and Europe in venues ranging from Paris’s La Villa jazz club to the Havana Jazz Festival. Dedicated to themes of hope\, community\, and place\, Grant’s compositions include his 2012 piece\, “Step by Step: The Ruby Bridges Suite” honoring civil rights icon Ruby Bridges and “The Territory” which explores the connection to place through Oregon’s landscape and history. In 2017\, he was named Portland Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalist Association\, and he received a Northwest Regional Emmy. Grant is a Professor of Music at Portland State University where he directs the Leroy Vinnegar Jazz Institute. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/darrell-grant-decades-solo-piano-performance/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Fall Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/darrel-Grant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Music In The Mountains":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180920T190000 DTSTAMP:20180828T005840Z CREATED:20180826T002952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T005840Z UID:1625-1537470000-1537470000@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Rebecca Kilgore Trio with Randy Porter and Tom Wakeling DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Music Project welcomes the Rebecca Kilgore trio featuring Randy Porter on piano and Tom Wakeling on bass for their first performance at the Old Siskiyou Barn. \nBecky has performed worldwide at jazz festivals\, jazz parties\, and jazz cruises. She has been a frequent guest on National Public Radio’s ‘Fresh Air’ with Terry Gross\, has appeared on ‘A Prairie Home Companion’\, and with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall. \nRebecca has been a mainstay of the Portland Jazz scene for many years and has performed at many other great venues  including Feinstein’s at the Regency; and Birdland in NYC; The Plush Room at the York Hotel in San Francisco\, The Jazz Bakery and Steamers Jazz Club in southern California\, The Nash in Phoenix\, Arizona\, Shanghai Jazz in New Jersey among others. She was honored to have been inducted (in 2010) to the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and to the Jazz Society of Oregon’s Hall Of Fame\, and to have been invited to perform at New York’s Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention for three years at Town Hall and Lincoln Center. She was the guest of honor at the 2013 Roswell (New Mexico) Jazz Festival\, and honored as a Jazz Legend at the San Diego Jazz Party in 2016. \nRebecca Kilgore has over 50 recordings in her discography\, with Harry Allen\, Dan Barrett\, John Sheridan\, Dave Frishberg\, Nicki Parrott\, Rossano Sportiello\, Paolo Alderighi\, and many others. \nJazz pianist Randy Porter has a refined understanding of improvisation and the spontaneous communication between musicians. As a Steinway Artist\, Randy Porter draws from a rich palette of sonorities found within his imagination and the depths of the piano. Lynn Darroch of The Oregonian states\, “Porter has built a reputation as a musician’s musician\, a knowledgeable\, inventive\, and sophisticated player with a remarkable sense of time and gorgeous keyboard facility…” \nNominated for the 60th Grammy Awards\, Randy’s recent release Porter Plays Porter with Nancy King is a mix of swing\, harmony and lyrical adventure.  In the spirit of Cannonball Adderley and Nancy Wilson\, tunes featuring Nancy King are interspersed with instrumental tracks featuring the Randy Porter Trio.  This album is produced with an intimate listening environment in mind.  John Wiitala on bass and Todd Strait on drums bring their wonderful swing skill set and intuition to Randy’s arrangements of Cole Porter tunes. Randy’s original song\, Inside Your Mind\, adds to the poignancy and beauty of this project. \nFor over 40 years\, Tom Wakeling has put his bass to work at jazz festivals\, concert halls\, and jazz clubs throughout North America\, Europe\, and Asia. \nTom has performed with many jazz greats\, including Arturo Sandoval\, Lee Konitz\, Mel Torme\, Benny Golson\, James Moody\, Herb Ellis\, Mose Allison\, Charlie Rouse\, Houston Person\, Ken Peplowski\, Ernie Watts\, Scott Hamilton\, Charles McPherson\, Carl Fontana\, and Herb Geller.  Among the rhythm section greats he has performed with are Albert “Tootie” Heath\, Jeff Hamilton\, Mickey Roker\, Lewis Nash\, Butch Miles\, Grady Tate\, Mike Clark\, Chuck Redd\, Dave Frishberg\, Bill Mays\, Tamir Hendleman\,  Roger Kellaway\, Mike Wofford\, Bill Cunliffe\, Art Lande\, Edward Simon\, and Bruce Forman. \nAn experienced and dynamic educator\, Tom has served as a guest artist at the Wuhan (China) Conservatory of Music\, Taichung (Taiwan) University\, Stanford University Jazz Workshop\, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music\, University of Kansas\, Arizona State University\, University of Nevada\, UC Fullerton\, University of Arizona\, University of British Columbia\, Centrum – Pt. Townsend Jazz Workshop\, Douglas College Summer Jazz Intensive\, Jazz Camp West\, and the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival\, among others. \n\n\n \n\n\nRebecca Kilgore Trio\n\n\nGeneral $25.00 USDMembers $20.00 USDStudent with I.D $10.00 USD URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/rebecca-kilgore-trio-with-randy-porter-and-tom-wakening/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Fall Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Kilgore-Trio_MG_4487-crop2-copy.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Music In The Mountains":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180913T190000 DTSTAMP:20180828T005702Z CREATED:20180826T002729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T005702Z UID:1622-1536865200-1536865200@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Anderson Brothers Trio from New York City DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Music Project and Britt Education once again collaborate to bring world class music to southern Oregon for a three day residency which will include visits to a number of Rogue Valley schools. \nWe kick off our 17th season of concerts with The Anderson Brothers Trio from New York City. “Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times) identical twins and Juilliard graduates Peter and Will Anderson will be joined by Parisian virtuoso guitarist Felix Lemerle. They will perform American songbook gems\, New Orleans jazz hits\, and Brazilian Bossa Novas drawing from the songbooks of George Gershwin\, Benny Goodman\, Duke Ellington\, and Antonio Carlos Jobim. \nKnown for their unique renditions of classic jazz songs and innovative original music\, they hail from Washington\, DC\, but moved to New York City to attend Juilliard School of Music. \nPeter and Will have performed with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra\, Village Vanguard Orchestra\, Jimmy Heath Big Band\, Wycliffe Gordon\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Kenny Barron\, Bob Wilber\, Wynton Marsalis\, live on Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion\, and are featured on the 2014 Grammy Winning Soundrack of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks. \nThe Anderson’s have headlined at The Blue Note\, Jazz at Lincoln Center\, The Kennedy Center\, New Orleans Jazz Festival\, Sarasota Florida Jazz Festival\, South Carolina’s Jazz Corner\, Feinstein’s 54 Below\, Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center\, DC’s Blues Alley\, and Arizona Music Festival. Their ensemble has performed in over 40 U.S. States\, toured Japan\, and featured four times in NYC’s famed “Highlights in Jazz” series\, alongside Lou Donaldson\, Ken Peplowski\, Steve Turre and Jimmy Cobb.  As guest clinicians\, Peter and Will have visited over 100 High Schools countrywide in addition to Temple University\, Xavier University\, University of South Florida\, University of Central Oklahoma\, Florida State University\, Ohio State University\, Michigan State University\, and University of Scranton. \n\n\n \n\n\nAnderson Brothers Trio\n\n\nGeneral $25.00 USDMembers $20.00 USDStudent with I.D $10.00 USD URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/anderson-brothers-trio-from-new-york-city/ LOCATION:1122 Suncrest Road\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Fall Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/miami-dade-trio-felix-photo.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Siskiyou Music Project and the Britt Festival Education Department":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180825T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180825T193000 DTSTAMP:20180730T224514Z CREATED:20180510T034245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T224514Z UID:1535-1535225400-1535225400@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Amilton Godoy ~ Piano & Léa Freire ~ Flute with Harvey Wainapel ~ Reeds SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:Brazilian Rhapsody From Sao Paulo Brazil – SOLD OUT! Email us to get on the cancellation list. The Fall Concert Series will be announced mid August. \nSiskiyou Music Project presents an evening of Brazilian music with pianist Amilton Godoy\, flautist Léa Freire and multi reeds player Harvey Wainapel on Saturday\, August 25 at the Old Siskiyou Barn. \nSão Paulo pianist/composer/arranger AMILTON GODOY founded the iconic Zimbo Trio atage 23. Combining the rhythms of samba and bossa nova with jazz\, this became one of the most influential Brazilian instrumental groups in the second half of the 20th Century\, making 51 recordings and playing in 40 countries over the years. In 1973 he founded the CLAM school of music in São Paulo (Centro Livre de Aprendizagem Musical)\, which has nurtured generations of Brazilian musicians to this day. At age 77\, Godoy is still playing with the energy and enthusiasm of a teenager (a very experienced one)! \nOne of the first students at CLAM was flutist/pianist/composer LÉA FREIRE\, also from São Paulo\, who began her studies there at age 16. Although Amilton was not one of Léa’s teachers there\, the two met when the Zimbo Trio held regular open rehearsals at the school. Over the following years\, Léa has evolved into a major force in creative Brazilian music\, as a performer\, composer\, and producer. In 2011 she invited Amilton to record a solo CD of her compositions\, an invitation he accepted with pleasure. When it came time to release the CD\, Amilton suggested forming a duo\, which went on to record a CD called “A Mil Tons” (2017)\, consisiting of Godoy’s compositions and arrangements. \nThis unique duo has toured throughout Brazil\, Argentina\, and the US\, combining the freedom of popular music and improvisation with the elegance of chamber music\, all performed with that great rhythmical\, lyrical\, and charming Brazilian “accent.” \nIn 2000\, Bay Area saxophonist/clarinetist HARVEY WAINAPEL\, who has toured internationally with Airto Moreira & Flora Purim\, Joe Lovano\, Ray Charles\, and Jovino Santos Neto\, visited Brazil for the first time. He spent two months there researching\, meeting great musicians\, performing and recording\, and has returned every year since then. On his very first night there\, he met Léa Freire\, and a deep friendship developed over the years. Although many informal musical encounters followed\, it was the Duo’s first visit to California in 2017 that resulted in this three-way collaboration\, with Bay Area performances followed by a two week tour of the Pacific Northwest. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/amilton-godoy-piano-lea-freire-flute/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Summer Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Godoy-Freire.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Siskiyou Music Project":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180720T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180720T193000 DTSTAMP:20180716T152939Z CREATED:20180510T033440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T152939Z UID:1528-1532115000-1532115000@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Jay Leonhart & Tomoko Ohno CD Release Concert ~ SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:CD Release Concert \nSiskiyou Music Project welcomes back bassist\, composer\, vocalist Jay Leonhart with pianist Tokmoko Ohno for an intimate concert at the Old Siskiyou Barn on Friday\, July 20. Jay has been recognized as a very accomplished bass for a long time now. He has been named the Outstanding Bassist In the Recording Industry three times and is always mentioned when the discussion turns to the outstanding. At age thirteen\, while playing banjo with his brother in a dixieland band in Baltimore\, Jay watched and listened to the bass player and knew that the bass was the instrument he would play forever. Jay and Tokmoko are celebrating the release of their new recording\, Don’t You Wish\,” release this spring. \nSince that time Jay has been privileged to play with the likes of Judy Garland\, Duke Ellington\, Thad Jones\, Buddy Rich\, Jim Hall\, Peggy Lee\, Mel Torme\, Marian McPartland\, Kenny Barron\, Sting\,m James Taylor\, Papa Joe Jones\, Roy Eldridge\, Jim Hall\, Louie Bellson\, Dick Hyman player\, Luciano Pavoratti\, and many more.\nOver the years\, Jay Leonhart has been writing and singing his own very individualistic songs about his life as a bass player. He now performs his music worldwide to very receptive audiences. \nTOMOKO OHNO \nTomoko Ohno\, born in Tokyo\, began piano studies at the age of 4. As a teenager\, she began playing professionally in the Tokyo area jazz scene. After graduating from Rikkyo University in Law and Politics\, Miss Ohno moved to the United States and entered the Jazz Studies Program at William Paterson University in New Jersey\, where she studied with Harold Mabern and Rufus Reid. During this time she had the opportunity to perform with such artists as Jerome Richardson\, Wynton Marsalis\, Benny Golson and Joe Henderson. A recipient of the Student Award of Outstanding Performance and a member of the Dean’s List\, Miss Ohno graduated with a B.A. in Jazz Studies. \nTomoko has performed at Lincoln Center\, Weill Recital\, Carnegie Hall\, The Blue Note\, Birdland \, in addition to appearing on live radio broadcasts by WBGO and WNYC\, and ABC TV’s Good Morning America. She has performed and/or recorded with Slide Hampton\, Claudio Roditi\, James Spaulding\, Rufus Reid\, The John Lee Quartet\, The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni Big Band and Sherry Maricle and the Diva Jazz Orchestra\, as well as working as a side musician with such diverse musical ensembles as the Harlem Spiritual Ensemble and The Spirit of Life Ensemble. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/jay-leonhart-tokmoko-ohno/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Summer Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Jay-Leonhart.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Siskiyou Music Project":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180622T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180622T193000 DTSTAMP:20180510T041844Z CREATED:20180510T032702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T041844Z UID:1521-1529695800-1529695800@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Vicki Genfan/Terry Robb DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Music Project\, Britt Education and Hilltop Music present an exciting evening of acoustic guitar music on Friday\, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Hilltop Music in Phoenix. This concert is the kickoff to the Britt Guitar Weekend which will take place June 22-24 and will feature workshops with seven guitarists of different styles. This performance will feature Portland blues master Terry Robb and virtuoso guitarist\, composer and vocalist Vicki Genfan. Advance reservation are recommended and can be made on our ticket page. \nDetails on the Britt Guitar Weekend can be found on the Britt Website \nEvery now and then an artist comes along whose music reaches out and touches the soul of all who hear them…virtuoso guitarist\, singer and composer Vicki Genfan is among those artists… Drawing from folk\, jazz\, pop\, soul and world music\, Vicki is redefining ‘singer/songwriter culture.’ With a mastery of the acoustic guitar that borders on pure alchemy\, audiences are mesmerized by the waves of sound Vicki creates with just two hands and her voice. Using 29 alternate tunings and the percussive technique she calls ‘slap-tap’\, you’ll find the addition of her pure\, expressive vocals that dig deep and stir the heart to be the perfect accompaniment on many of her songs. Vicki writes and beautifully sings her own brand of music and lyrics while putting her unmistakable imprint on familiar tunes like the Beatles’ Norweigian Wood. An evening with Vicki is far more than a concert; stories\, warmth and humor come gift wrapped in an unforgettable evening of music that leaves the audience always wanting more. \nVicki has been recognized among the world’s greatest guitarists and musicians at festivals such as The International Montreal Jazz Festival\, Germany’s Open Strings Guitar Festival\, Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival\, as well as at venues and Performing Arts Centers across the US and abroad. In 2005 she was one of the featured artists on ‘La Guitara’\, the first compilation CD featuring female guitarists from around the globe\, released by Vanguard Records. With several additional ground-breaking recordings behind her\, recent acquisitions of the 6 string banjo\, 12 string and baritone guitars\, high demand at clinics and music camps and an ongoing European presence\, Vicki continues to reach beyond musical borders and into new territory. Find out more about Vicki. \n“I understand completely why the audience applauds and whistles so wildly…this is fiery\, living music.”\n– IndieMusic.com \n“I have to open my eyes to make sure that only one guitar is playing and that Vicki Genfan – so the name of this fascinating woman – only owns two hands.”\n– Spurren Magazine\, Switzerland \n\nTerry Robb is one of the top acoustic blues guitarists of our time. His signature fingerpicking style has earned him international acclaim from worldwide audiences\, music critics and his distinguished peers. Incorporating elements from the Mississippi Delta music tradition\, ragtime\, country\, swing and free jazz\, Robb has built a unique blues sound that has made him a legend in his prolific music career spanning more than four decades.\nThe multitude of awards Terry Robb has received speak to his seminal talent as a blues guitarist. Robb has been inducted into both the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame. He single-handedly defined the Muddy Award for Best Acoustic Guitar\, winning the honor 19 consecutive years from 1992 until 2011. Upon his retirement from the competition in 2011\, the award was renamed the “Terry Robb” Acoustic Guitar Muddy Award to honor his landmark contributions to blues music. In 2017\, he received the Muddy Award for Lifetime Achievement. \nRobb was born in British Columbia\, raised in the United States and currently resides in Portland\, Oregon. He achieved greatness at an early age\, performing with Ramblin’ Rex of Frank Zappa / Captain Beefheart fame\, Canned Heat’s Henry Vestine\, and steel­ string guitar icon John Fahey. At age twenty-­four\, Robb’s collaboration with Fahey led to producing several of his critically­-acclaimed recordings\, including “Let Go” which earned Fahey a four-star review by Rolling Stone. \nAs an acclaimed producer and session guitarist\, Robb has contributed to many award-winning projects\, including Alice Stuart’s Grammy- and W.C. Handy-nominated album\, “Can’t Find No Heaven.” With more than 15 albums under his name\, he has collaborated with Eddy Clearwater\, Maria Muldaur\, Ike Willis\, Curtis Salgado\, and Glen Moore\, toured with Buddy Guy and Steve Miller\, and shared the stage with B.B. King\, Albert Lee\, Joe Cocker\, Bo Diddley\, George Thorogood\, Leo Kottke\, Johnny Winter and many more all-stars. \nSteeped in Americana ethnomusicology\, Robb has been featured in numerous documentary films\, books and articles profiling American roots and blues music and the luminaries with whom he has worked. These include the films “Touch Me Someplace I Can Feel” about the late cartoonist John Callahan and “Portland Mojo: How Stumptown Got the Blues\,” and the book Dance of Death: The Life of John Fahey\, American Guitarist. \n“One of the best players\, on acoustic and electric\, embracing a range of blues styles and then some.” – Dan Forte\, Vintage Guitar Magazine \n\n“Unquestionably\, Robb ranks right up there with the heavy hitters\, a player of dazzling skill and technique. He could go to any guitar festival and show them a few chords.” – Frank Matheis\, Living Blues Magazine \n\n\n\n \n\n\nVicki Genfan/Terry Robb\n\n\nGeneral $20.00 USDStudent $10.00 USD URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/vicki-genfan-terry-robb/ LOCATION:Hilltop Music\, 205 N Phoenix Road\, Suite J\, Phoenix\, OR\, 97535\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Summer Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/VickiGenfan.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Music At The Hilltop":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180608T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180608T193000 DTSTAMP:20180608T192956Z CREATED:20180510T031620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T192956Z UID:1516-1528486200-1528486200@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Thor Polson & The Ed Dunsavage Trio ~ SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:Smokin’ at The Half Note\nA Tribute to Wes Montgomery & the Wynton Kelly Trio \nSOLD OUT! \nDue to popular demand we will reprise this performance on Friday\, June 8 at La Baguette Listening Room on A Street in Ashland. Seating is very limited and advance reservations are highly recommended. \nSMP presents a collaboration a long time in the making between pianist Thor Polson and the Ed Dunsavage Trio featuring Joe Cohoon on bass and Chicken Hirsh on drums. This presentation will be a tribute to guitar great Wes Montgomery and the Wynton Kelly Trio which featured Paul Chambers on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums. They were also the rhythm section for the Miles Davis Quintet at the time. For this concert\, we will perform most of the music on the classic recording\, “Smokin’ at The Half Note which was recorded in 1965/66. Pat Metheny once said that he learned how to play guitar by listening to “Smokin’ at The Half Note. \n \nThor Polson has performed at dozens of Twin Cities venues\, and his recordings have been aired on radio stations there and more recently on traditional and internet stations such as Jefferson Public Radio\, KSKQ\, KRUU\, Jango Music\, and Pandora. His latest album “Northern Lights” received high praise from Jazz Police critic Andrea Canter. Thor gigs regularly in southern Oregon\, performing regularly with local jazz musicians and organizing tributes to such legendary jazz figures as Thelonious Monk\, Wayne Shorter\, and Herbie Hancock. Though a jazzer at heart\, Thor originally moved to southern Oregon for a three-year course of study in classical piano with Dr. Alexander Tutunov\, from whom he continues to take occasional lessons. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/thor-polson-the-ed-dunsavage-trio-reprise/ LOCATION:La Baguette Listening Room\, 340 A St Ste 2\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Summer Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/thor.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Siskiyou Music Project":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T190000 DTSTAMP:20180430T234519Z CREATED:20180116T060737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T234519Z UID:1298-1526065200-1526065200@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Jovino Santos Quartet ~ SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:This performance is now sold out. Please email us to be on the wait list and learn about future shows. \nSiskiyou Music Project and Britt Education welcomes three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto\, a master pianist\, composer and arranger\, and is among the top Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle\, Washington\, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal. He was an integral part of Pascoal’s group from 1977 to1992\, where he fine-tuned his artistry\, performing around the world and co-producing several legendary records. \nJovino’s personal style is a creative blend of energetic grooves\, deep harmonies\, telepathic improvisation\, lyrical melodies and great ensemble playing\, always inspired and informed by the colorful richness of Brazilian music. Currently\, Jovino teaches piano and composition at Cornish College of the Arts. As part of this collaboration with Britt Education\, Jovino and his group will be presenting a master-class for students at North Medford High School. \n\nEnjoy this video of Jovino in a live session for KPLU URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/jovino-santos-neto-quartet/ LOCATION:Artistic Piano Gallery\, 1390 Biddle Rd #107\, Medford\, OR\, 97504\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Jovino-Santos-Neto-Quartet.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Live At The Artistic":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180429T190000 DTSTAMP:20180410T035925Z CREATED:20180116T055353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T035925Z UID:1290-1525028400-1525028400@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Ken Peplowski & Ehud Asherie ~ SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:The Art of The Duo\, Part 2 ~ SOLD OUT! Please email us to be on the cancellation/wait list. \nSMP welcomes back clarinet/saxophone master Ken Peplowski in performance with New York based pianist Ehud Asherie for an intimate evening of duets at the Old Siskiyou Barn. Ken is no stranger to southern Oregon jazz fans. This will be his fourth SMP appearance and is a regular at the Oregon Coast Jazz Festival. Ken has collaborated with litany of musicians including: Mel Torme\, Leon Redbone\, Charlie Byrd\, Peggy Lee\, George Shearing\, Madonna\, Hank Jones\, Dave Frishberg\, Rosemary Clooney\, Tom Harrell\, James Moody\, Cedar Walton\, Houston Person\, Steve Allen\, Bill Charlap\, Woody Allen\, Marianne Faithfull\, (“Although not necessarily in that order\,” says Ken). \nPianist Ehud Asherie\, “a master of swing and stride” (The New Yorker)\, is a jazz pianist who integrates the venerable New York piano tradition into his inventive style. Born in Israel in 1979\, Asherie lived in Italy for six years before his family moved to New York. Though he began playing piano as a child\, his passion for jazz came later—with a Thelonious Monk cassette tape—and his first visit to Smalls Jazz club in Greenwich Village. Largely self-taught\, or rather\, “old-schooled\,” Asherie learned the ropes at Smalls\, spending the wee small hours of his early teens becoming a fixture of the late-night jam sessions. Mentored by the late Frank Hewitt\, Asherie began to develop “his virtuosity and his ear for clean\, crisp lines“ (The Star-Ledger). \nHere’s a short video of Ehud playing in a studio session. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/ken-peplowski-ehud-asherie/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Ken-Peplowski.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Music In The Mountains":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T190000 DTSTAMP:20180322T145618Z CREATED:20180116T053927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T145618Z UID:1281-1523732400-1523732400@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Thor Polson & The Ed Dunsavage Trio ~ SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Smokin’ at The Half Note\nA Tribute to Wes Montgomery & the Wynton Kelly Trio \nSOLD OUT! Please email us to be on the cancellation list. \nSMP presents a collaboration a long time in the making between pianist Thor Polson and the Ed Dunsavage Trio featuring Joe Cohoon on bass and Chicken Hirsh on drums. This concert will be a farewell performance for Thor who will be leaving southern Oregon in June. This presentation will be a tribute to guitar great Wes Montgomery and the Wynton Kelly Trio which featured Paul Chambers on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums. They were also the rhythm section for the Miles Davis Quintet at the time. For this concert\, we will perform most of the music on the classic recording\, “Smokin’ at The Half Note which was recorded in 1965/66. Pat Metheny once said that he learned how to play guitar by listening to “Smokin’ at The Half Note. \nThor Polson has performed at dozens of Twin Cities venues\, and his recordings have been aired on radio stations there and more recently on traditional and internet stations such as Jefferson Public Radio\, KSKQ\, KRUU\, Jango Music\, and Pandora.  His latest album “Northern Lights” received high praise from Jazz Police critic Andrea Canter.  Thor gigs regularly in southern Oregon\, performing regularly with local jazz musicians and organizing tributes to such legendary jazz figures as Thelonious Monk\, Wayne Shorter\, and Herbie Hancock.  Though a jazzer at heart\, Thor originally moved to southern Oregon for a three-year course of study in classical piano with Dr. Alexander Tutunov\, from whom he continues to take occasional lessons.  URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/thor-polson-the-ed-dunsavage-trio/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Thor-e1517695702728.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Music In The Mountains":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180331T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180331T190000 DTSTAMP:20180329T155910Z CREATED:20180115T042741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T155910Z UID:1276-1522522800-1522522800@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Sinne Eeg & Larry Koonse ~ SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:From Denmark\nThe Art of The Duo \nSMP presents welcomes Danish jazz vocalist Sinne Eeg for her first southern Oregon appearance. She will be joined by L.A. based guitarist Larry Koonse.\nWith a distinctive style that has earned her a loyal and rapidly growing fan base in her native country of Denmark and across the globe\, Sinee is considered the preeminent jazz vocalist in Scandinavia\,. FACE THE MUSIC\, released in 2014\, earned her the Danish Music Award (Denmarks Grammy) for Best Jazz Vocal CD\, along with the Ben Webster Prize (for which Sinne was the sole female recipient for the last 30 years)\, and the Prix du Jazz. As a vocalist\, Sinne is influenced by Nancy Wilson\, Betty Carter and Sarah Vaughan\, but with her personal touch of soft darkness\, Sinne keeps the Scandinavian melancholy settled in her music. \nGuitarist Larry Koonse has been featured on over 300 recordings. He has recorded with Cleo Laine\, Al Hirt\, Jimmy Rowles\, Bob Brookmeyer\, Luciana Souza\, Lee Konitz\, Larry Goldings\, Mel Torme\, Alan Broadbent\, Ray Brown\, Bill Perkins\, Toots Thielemanns\, Rod Stewart\, Linda Ronstadt\, David Friesen\, Bob Sheppard\, Warne Marsh\, Charlie Haden\, Natalie Cole and many other jazz artists. His solo guitar work was featured throughout “Crazy\,” a feature film chronicling the life of the great guitarist Hank Garland. Larry has been a faculty member at the California Institute of the Arts since 1990. \nCheck out the video below to hear Sinne live in concert. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/sinne-eeg-larry-koonse/ LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Road\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sinne-Eeg-e1516083583435.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Jazz In The Vineyard":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180311T190000 DTSTAMP:20180117T054623Z CREATED:20180115T042128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T054623Z UID:1272-1520794800-1520794800@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Dmitri Matheny Group DESCRIPTION:West Coast Cool \nSMP welcomes back one of our favorite musicians and educators\, flugelhorn master Dmitri Matheny. Directed by flugelhornist/composer Dmitri Matheny (“one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” —International Review of Music)\, the DMG has developed an engaging repertoire and a strong international following. The group’s signature sound pleases both crowds and critics\, balancing fresh\, original works with familiar jazz classics\, hard bop\, west coast cool and selections from the DMG’s 11 critically-acclaimed CDs. \n“Their music is a fertile landscape without boundaries\,” writes the Oakland Tribune\, “earning Matheny and his cohorts a reputation as one of the most eclectic and daring ensembles on today’s jazz scene.” All About Jazz agrees: “An all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United States\, the Dmitri Matheny Group is a cohesive and seamless unit\, serving up equal parts soulful expression\, caressing phrases\, imaginative asides\, and dedicated lyricism.” \n\n\n \n\n\nDmitri Matheny ~ West Coast Cool\n\n\nGeneral $25.00 USDMembers $20.00 USDStudent with I.D $10.00 USD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPlease check out the video clip below to hear Dmitri. \n\n  URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/dmitri-matheny-group/ LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Road\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dmitri.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180211T190000 DTSTAMP:20180210T040136Z CREATED:20180115T041745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180210T040136Z UID:1267-1518375600-1518375600@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Tiffany Cooper ~ Satin Mood ~ SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:A Tribute to Julie London/CD Release Party ~ SOLD OUT! \nPlease send us an email to be on the cancelation list. \nSiskiyou Music Project kicks off the new season with a Tribute to Julie London by recent Ashland resident Tiffany Cooper at Paschal Winery. In this tribute performance\, sultry jazz and Broadway vocalist\, Tiffany Cooper captures Julie London’s legendary mid-century hit songs including Cry Me A River\, Fly Me to The Moon\, Basin Street Blues\, Bye-Bye Blackbird and others with a seductively playful and unique style. Tiffany’s reimagined interpretations of these timeless classic romantic torch songs will awaken Julie London fans worldwide. She will be accompanied by Joe Cohoon on bass and Ed Dunsavage on guitar for this performance. Her new CD\, Satin Mood will be available for purchase at the performance. Check out the video below to get a taste of what Tiffany’s new CD is like. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/tiffany-cooper-satin-mood/ LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Road\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/tiffany-cooper.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Jazz In The Vineyard":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171119T190000 DTSTAMP:20171118T172258Z CREATED:20170729T214731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171118T172258Z UID:1177-1511118000-1511118000@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Chuck Redd with the Ed Dunsavage Trio -SOLD OUT! Call to be on the wait list. DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Music Project welcomes vibraphonist Chuck Redd for his first southern Oregon performance. Chuck is well known internationally as a performer on drums and vibraphone. Chuck began recording and touring the globe when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio at the age of 21. He also became a member of the Great Guitars (Barney Kessel\, Byrd and Herb Ellis.) To his credit are 25 European tours and six tours of Japan\, with the Barney Kessel Trio\, Ken Peplowski and the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra\, Terry Gibbs and Conte Candoli. He served as Artist-In-Residence at The Smithsonian Jazz Café in Washington\, DC from 2004-2008. \nIn addition to leading his own groups\, Chuck was a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra for 15 years. He frequently performs in New York City and is touring nationally at festivals and clubs. Chuck is on the faculty at The University of Maryland School of Music and presents master classes\, workshops and lectures around the country. \nHis Arbors CD “Happy All The Time\,” is a critically acclaimed tribute to his mentor\, Barney Kessel and features Monty Alexander and Jeff Hamilton. Chuck’s Noteworthy Jazz CD\, “When Redd is Blue” is a collaboration with his brother\, pianist Robert Redd\, featuring saxophonist Harry Allen. Chuck produced and is featured on the new recording\, “For George \,Cole and Duke”\, led by Harry Allen for Blue Heron Records. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/chuck-redd-with-the-ed-dunsavage-trio/ LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Road\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Fall Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Chuck-Redd-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Jazz In The Vineyard":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171103T190000 DTSTAMP:20170730T010913Z CREATED:20170729T214818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170730T010913Z UID:1176-1509735600-1509735600@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:JOANNA WALLFISCH ~ BEYOND JONI MITCHELL DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Music Project presents London born\, LA / NYC based vocalist\, composer and multi-instrumentalist Joanna Wallfisch for a tribute concert to the great Joni Mitchell at Artistic Piano Gallery in Medford. Joanna has emerged as a unique voice in the singer-songwriter world. With a classical and jazz background her music combines post-folk and art-song with a poetic lyricism which The New York Times described as “sensitive and deep.” She is a master in the art of live vocal looping and creates beguiling vocal soundscapes to accompany her songs. The Telegraph called her virtuosic performance as “sublime and unique.” \nIn the summer of 2016 she created and performed her debut retrospective of 1960’s songstresses\, “Beyond Joni”\, at Music Mountain\, CT\, a program that bridged the sounds and stories of folk and jazz songwriters that have influenced the music culture of today. Calling on the inimitable music of Joni Mitchell\, Joan Baez\, Judee Sill and beyond\, Joanna will intertwine her own original songs and stories into the program as well. \nSince 2011 Joanna has released three critically acclaimed albums\, her fourth\, “Blood and Bone” to be released later in 2017. “Gardens In My Mind”\, (Sunnyside\, 2016)\, features pianist Dan Tepfer and the award-winning Sacconi Quartet\, showcasing Joanna’s “crystalline delivery” (Downbeat) and lush string quartet writing. Downbeat gave this album four stars\, calling it “an exquisite singer-songwriter album\,” while PopMatters called it “a truly beautiful listen from start to finish” \n​“An exquisite singer-songwriter album. . .refined and elegant” \n— DownBeat **** \n“Bold\, dramatic and powerful” \n— JazzTimes \n“Beautiful\, intimately confessional and expressive. . . a compelling journey of experimentation and adventure” \n— London Jazz News \n“Ushering you into a magical sound world that references everything from The Third Stream stylings of Chick Corea and Gary Burton’s Lyric Suite for Sextet to the songs of Kurt Weil\, and everything in between\, Gardens In My Mind is an album full of beautifully crafted pieces that all make an indelible impression.” \n— Jazzwise **** URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/joanna-wallfisch-beyond-joni-mitchell/ LOCATION:Artistic Piano Gallery\, 1390 Biddle Rd #107\, Medford\, OR\, 97504\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Fall Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Joanna-Wallfisch.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Siskiyou Music Project":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171027T190000 DTSTAMP:20171024T210957Z CREATED:20170729T214913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T210957Z UID:1175-1509130800-1509130800@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Quattrosound DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Music Project in collaboration with Britt Education presents Quattrosound in performance at Hilltop Music at the Shops at 24 in Phoenix OR. on Friday\, October 27 at 7 p.m. \nQuattrosound is an innovative acoustic-based ensemble that skillfully blurs the lines of music genre boundaries. The four professionally trained members are equally astute at playing a classical piece by Bach as they are at rocking out to Led Zeppelin\, or picking up Spain by Chick Corea. \nGiovanna Moraga Clayton\, Leah Zeger\, Kay-Ta Matsuno\, and Jorge Villaneuva play violin\, cello\, guitar\, and an eclectic selection of percussion instruments from around the world\, and sing playful vocal arrangements\, creating a sound that soothes the most critical music palette. \nHailing from Japan\, Mexico\, Guatemala\, and the U.S.\, their music selections are as broad as the group’s ethnicities. Individually\, these four accomplished musicians\, now based in Los Angeles\, have played with Bocelli\, Barbra Streisand\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Annie Lennox\, Michael Jackson\, Lalah Hathaway\, Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan. Together\, they create a unique musical experience with impressive technicality that brings audiences to their feet at every performance. \nQuattrosound raises the bar of originality with fresh compositions and arrangements that “pay homage to the classics” and forge a new contemporary sound. To experience Quattrosound is to take an exciting journey through music. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/quattrosound/ LOCATION:Hilltop Music\, 205 N Phoenix Road\, Suite J\, Phoenix\, OR\, 97535\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Fall Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Quattrosound.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Siskiyou Music Project and the Britt Festival Education Department":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171005T190000 DTSTAMP:20170730T010823Z CREATED:20170729T215007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170730T010823Z UID:1174-1507230000-1507230000@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Greta Matassa & Ed Dunsavage DESCRIPTION:The Art of the Duo – Part 2 \nContinuing on the theme of our first concert\, The Art of the Duo\, Part 2 features Seattle based vocalist Greta Matassa teaming up for the first time in a duo setting with SMP artistic director\, guitarist Ed Dunsavage. Both Greta and Ed will be performing at the Oregon Coast Jazz Party in Newport Oregon the next day and they will be exploring the creative possibilities of the duo in this intimate setting at Paschal Winery in Talent. \nGreta Matassa is one of the most talented singers working in jazz today. She has been voted “Northwest Vocalist of the Year” by Earshot Jazz seven times in 15 years! She was honored with a lifetime achievement award and inducted into the Earshot Jazz Hall of Fame in 2014.\nGreta has been a mainstay on Seattle’s Jazz stages for many years and with her recent successful dates at New York’s Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center\, tours of Russia\, Singapore and Hawaii\, Japan and New Orleans\, Greta’s sound is now reaching new audiences. Greta has released eight CD’s on the respected jazz label Origin Records and a DVD live concert with guitarist Mimi Fox. Her latest CD\, “I Wanna be Loved” (Resonance Records) was critically acclaimed. \n“One of the best jazz vocalists we have to boast about these days.”\n~ John Clayton \n“Greta Matasa is the consummate Jazz vocalist of modern times. Storytelling. Scat. Phrasing. Improvisation. Connection. A voice full of colours and textures with a strong sensibility in delivery.” \n~ Dee Daniels \n“Her scatting is as confident\, nimble an energetic as Ella’s and her phrasing is hip like Nancy Wilson’s”\n~ Earshot Jazz \n“Worldly\, gentle\, bold\, dynamic\, Favorites From a Long Walk is a gift for the heart. Greta Matassa is one of America’s finest singers\, and stands firmly among the best in today’s jazz.”\n~ Jazz Review URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/greta-matassa-ed-dunsavage/ LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Road\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Fall Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Greta-Matassa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Jazz In The Vineyard":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170923T190000 DTSTAMP:20170923T162852Z CREATED:20170729T215056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170923T162852Z UID:1173-1506193200-1506193200@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Occidental Gypsy - New World Gypsy Jazz - SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Music Project welcomes back Occidental Gypsy for a performance of new world gypsy jazz music at Paschal Winery. Occidental Gypsy plays an exhilarating blend of gypsy swing\, jazz and world music that enraptures the listener with a complex acoustic sound\, burnished by smooth vocals reminiscent of the first era of swing. \nThe group is based in New England and will be touring the west coast promoting their latest CD\, 44070. The will also be performing at Django Fest Northwest as part of this tour. \nTo read a review by noted jazz critic Don Heckman click here https://irom.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/live-jazz-occidental-gypsy-at-paschal-winery-in-talent-oregon/ \n“ I love Occidental Gypsy’s new CD 44070. The compositions and arrangements are uniquely creative. They perform with enormous heart and soul and have an original groove that is definitely worth checking out. —DR. LONNIE SMITH \n“ irresistible. Occidental Gypsy’s rhythm section\, usually driven by the surging rhythm guitar of Brett Feldman\, hit one irresistible rhythmic groove after another\, “hot” was the best applicable adjective. —LA TIMES DON HECKMAN \n“ These guys have great singing\, fantastic guitar and violin work\, and high energy originals that leave the crowd crazy. An awesome band. —DAVID BROMBERG URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/occidental-gypsy-new-world-gypsy-jazz/ LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Road\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Fall Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Occidental-Gypsy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Jazz In The Vineyard":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170902T190000 DTSTAMP:20170822T013102Z CREATED:20170729T205520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T013102Z UID:1170-1504378800-1504378800@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Patti Moran McCoy & Ed Dunsavage ~ SOLD OUT! Please email us if you would like to be on a list for a possible 2nd show. DESCRIPTION:The Art of The Duo – Part 1  \nSiskiyou Music Project kicks off its 16th season with a collaboration featuring pianist Pat Moran McCoy and SMP artistic director Ed Dunsavage on guitar. This will be their first public performance together and will feature a variety of creative and innovative music from Ravels Pavane For a Dead Princess and Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez to compositions by Ralph Towner\, Bill Evans\, Duke Ellington\, Pat Metheny and Chick Corea. \nPatti began her career as a concert pianist\, but after hearing Oscar Peterson performing\, decided that jazz was the music she wanted to play. She worked with legendary bassist Scott LaFaro before he began working with pianist Bill Evans. She also performed with Mel Tormé\, Oscar Pettiford\, and the Terry Gibbs Dream Band from 1959 through 1961. One of the highlights of her career was playing at the Hickory House in New York City.”It was pretty amazing to be playing to an audience consisting of many jazz greats like Miles Davis\, Gil Evans\, Erroll Garner\, Cannonball Adderley (he always called me ‘Miss Moran’}—and anyone who was anybody was playing in the city at that time.” \nThis is a very rare opportunity to hear Patti McCoy in such an intimate setting as the Old Siskiyou Barn. Make your reservations early as this show will sell out! URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/patti-moran-mccoy-ed-dunsavage/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Fall Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Pat-McCoy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Music In The Mountains":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170730T190000 DTSTAMP:20170730T191804Z CREATED:20170521T212819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170730T191804Z UID:1119-1501441200-1501441200@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Howard Alden ~ Sold Out! Reserve Early for the Fall Season! DESCRIPTION:  \n\nSiskiyou Music Project presents 7 string guitar master Howard Alden for a solo guitar concert at the Old Siskiyou Barn in Ashland. He will be joined by guitarist Ed Dunsavage for several duets during the evening. “He may be the best of his generation\,” writes Owen Cordle in JazzTimes. George Kanzler of the Newark Star Ledger proclaims that he is “the most impressive and creative member of a new generation of jazz guitarists.” And Chip Deffaa of the New York Post observes that he is “…one of the very finest young guitarists working today.” \nIt seems that the only thing regarding Howard Alden on which the critics have debate is whether the remarkable jazz guitarist is one of the best or simply the best. \nBorn in Newport Beach\, California\, in 1958\, Howard began playing at age ten\, inspired by recordings of Armstrong\, Basie and Goodman\, as well as those by guitarists Barney Kessel\, Charlie Christian\, Django Reinhardt and George Van Eps. Soon he was working professionally around Los Angeles playing in groups ranging from traditional to mainstream to modern jazz. In 1979\, Alden went east\, for a summer in Atlantic City with Red Norvo\, and continued to perform with him frequently for several years. \nHoward Alden has been a Concord Jazz recording artist since the late ’80s where his prolific recorded output as leader\, co-leader\, and versatile sideman\, has captured an artist of consistently astonishing virtuosity and originality.One of the many highlights in Howard Alden’s fruitful association with Concord Jazz came in 1991 when\, at the urging of Concord President\, Carl Jefferson\, Alden recorded with one of his all-time heroes\, seven-string guitar master George Van Eps on the album Thirteen Strings. \nAs a result of his associating with – and inspiration from – George Van Eps\, Alden has been playing the seven-string guitar since 1992. The seven string guitar imparts a greater range and harmonic richness to Alden’s already colorful tonal palette\, as evidenced on three remarkable follow-up albums with Van Eps\, his critically acclaimed duo recordings with saxophonist/clarinetist Ken Peplowski\, and the stunning interplay between Alden and special guest Frank Wess on Your Story – The Music of Bill Evans . Alden also teamed up with fellow guitarists Jimmy Bruno and Frank Vignola to record a three guitar outing entitled The Concord Jazz Guitar Collective \, which was quickly called by some critics “an instant classic!” \nHoward can be heard on the soundtrack to the 1999 Woody Allen movie “Sweet and Lowdown”\, starring Sean Penn\, who was also nominated for an Academy Award for his role as a legendary jazz guitarist in the ’30s. Howard not only played all the guitar solos\, but also coached Mr. Penn on playing the guitar for his role in the film. The London Observer has this to say about Alden’s new solo CD\, My Shining Hour ; “If there is such a thing as a complete jazz guitarist\, then Alden is it. Only a real virtuoso can sustain a whole CD of solo guitar with the aplomb he displays here.” \nIn 2004 Howard was the guitarist(and musical director) chosen for an all-star line-up commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival\, touring 50 cities of the United States in addition to their appearance at the Newport Festival. The 2005-2006 season saw Howard adding his acoustic guitar voice to violinist Mark O’Connor’s Hot Swing on his national concert tour. His 2009 recording\, “I REMEMBER DJANGO”\, once again features his distinctive acoustic sound\, developing and expanding the warm and elegant spirit of his performance in “Sweet and Low Down”. Howard’s inimitable playing has also been sought out by rock/blues/pop icon Steve Miller for recording projects and live appearances. \nHoward Alden was voted “Best Emerging Talent-Guitar” in the first annual JazzTimes critics’ poll\, 1990\, and “Talent Deserving Wider Recognition” in the 1996\, 1992\, 1993 and 1995 Downbeat critics’ poll. As jazz critic Wayne Thompson writes simply\, in Jazzscene\, “If there are better young jazz guitar players in America than Howard Alden\, I have yet to hear them.” Howard’s growing base of loyal fans couldn’t agree more. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/howard-alden-7-string-guitar-master-from-ny-solo-performance-2/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Summer Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/howard_alden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170623T190000 DTSTAMP:20170524T001946Z CREATED:20170521T212015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T001946Z UID:1112-1498244400-1498244400@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Vicki Genfan ~ Acoustic Finger-style Solo Guitarist DESCRIPTION:$25 general public\, $20 for SMP members and $10 for students and registered participants of the Britt Guitar Weekend. \n\n\n \n\n\nVicki Genfan Performance\n\n\nGeneral $25.00 USDMembers $20.00 USDStudent with I.D $10.00 USD \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo check out a video of this amazing guitarist please click here \nSiskiyou Music Project Presents acoustic guitarist/singer songwriter Vicki Genfan for a solo guitar performance at Hilltop Music on Friday\, June 23 at 7 p.m.. This performance is in conjunction with the Britt Festivals Guitar Weekend which Vicki will be teaching at. The workshop takes place June 23-25 and details can be had at http://www.brittfest.org/gw \nEvery now and then an artist comes along whose music reaches out and touches the soul of all who hear them…virtuoso guitarist\, singer and composer Vicki Genfan is among those artists… Drawing from folk\, jazz\, pop\, soul and world music\, Vicki is redefining ‘singer/songwriter culture.’ With a mastery of the acoustic guitar that borders on pure alchemy\, audiences are mesmerized by the waves of sound Vicki creates with just two hands and her voice. \nUsing 29 alternate tunings and the percussive technique she calls ‘slap-tap’\, you’ll find the addition of her pure\, expressive vocals that dig deep and stir the heart to be the perfect accompaniment on many of her songs. Vicki writes and beautifully sings her own brand of music and lyrics while putting her unmistakable imprint on familiar tunes like the Beatles’ Norwegian Wood. An evening with Vicki is far more than a concert; stories\, warmth and humor come gift wrapped in an unforgettable evening of music that leaves the audience always wanting more. \nVicki has been recognized among the world’s greatest guitarists and musicians at festivals such as The International Montreal Jazz Festival\, Germany’s Open Strings Guitar Festival\, Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival\, as well as at venues and Performing Arts Centers across the US and abroad. In 2005 she was one of the featured artists on ‘La Guitara’\, the first compilation CD featuring female guitarists from around the globe\, released by Vanguard Records. With several additional ground-breaking recordings behind her\, recent acquisitions of the 6 string banjo\, 12 string and baritone guitars\, high demand at clinics and music camps and an ongoing European presence\, Vicki continues to reach beyond musical borders and into new territory. Find out more about Vicki. \n“I understand completely why the audience applauds and whistles so wildly…this is fiery\, living music.”\n– IndieMusic.co \n“I have to open my eyes to make sure that only one guitar is playing and that Vicki Genfan – so the name of this fascinating woman – only owns two hands.”\n– Spurren Magazine\, Switzerland \n“Vicki has brewed her own style that has no name…and created a new kind of singer-songwriter culture.”\n– Frankfurter Allgemeine \n“Genfan is carving a niche in the acoustic music world which few can fill.”\n– www.minor7th.com URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/vicki-genfan-acoustic-finger-style-solo-guitarist/ LOCATION:Hilltop Music\, 205 N Phoenix Road\, Suite J\, Phoenix\, OR\, 97535\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Summer Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Vicki-Genfan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170616T190000 DTSTAMP:20170529T233547Z CREATED:20170117T042623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T233547Z UID:958-1497639600-1497639600@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Ken Peplowski with the Ed Dunsavage Trio/SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:The Ken Peplowski show at the Old Siskiyou Barn is now sold out. Please send an email if you’d like to be on the wait list for reservations. \nFor our final show of the spring\, Siskiyou Music Project welcomes back clarinet/saxophone master Ken Peplowski for an intimate performance at the Old Siskiyou Barn. He will be joined by guitarist Ed Dunsavage\, bassist Joe Cohoon and drummer Chicken Hirsh. \nKen Peplowski has recorded approximately 50 CDs as a soloist\, and close to 400 as a sideman\, some of the artists he’s performed/recorded with include Charlie Byrd\, Mel Torme\, Rosemary Clooney\, Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops\, Hank Jones\, Peggy Lee\, Bill Charlap\, Woody Allen\, Benny Goodman\, and Madonna. He travels at least half of every year\, playing clubs\, concert halls\, colleges\, and pops concerts. He has headlined the Hollywood Bowl\, Carnegie Hall\, the Blue Note\, and Dizzy’s Club amongst many other venues. Ken’s CDs on the Capri label\, “Noir Blue”\, “In Search Of”\, and “Maybe September” were released to great critical acclaim and massive airplay. He has recorded music as diverse as Italian and French folk songs\, avant-garde jazz\, pop\, and classical music; he recorded the Darius Milhaud Clarinet Concerto with an orchestra in Sofia\, Bulgaria\, and was a featured soloist (playing Mozart) in 2015 at the Siletz Bay Music Festival in Oregon\, where he will be premiering a new concerto in 2016\, written for him by Dick Hyman. Ken was the musical director of the Oregon Festival Of American Music (OFAM) for eight years\, and is a longtime performer/consultant to The Jazz Cruise\, where he was elected into the Jazz Cruise Hall Of Fame in 2013. He resides in New York City with his wife\, dog\, and whatever children happen to be passing through. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/ken-peplowski-with-the-ed-dunsavage-trio-featuring-joe-cohoon-chicken-hirsh/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ken-Peplowsk.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Music In The Mountains":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170602T190000 DTSTAMP:20170601T220103Z CREATED:20170308T233830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T220103Z UID:1062-1496430000-1496430000@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Pearl Django - CD Release Party - SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:The Pearl Django Concert is now sold out! Please email us to get on the cancellation list. \nSiskiyou Music Project presents a special evening of hot Gypsy Jazz from the Emerald City. Pearl Django will be on a west coast tour to promote their last recording\, “With Friends Like These” which is being released in March. \nSeating is very limited and advance reservation are required for this show. \nTickets for this show are $25 for general public and $20 for SMP Members. \nWith a performance history spanning more than two decades\, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli\, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions. Pearl Django has performed at festivals\, dances and nightspots throughout the U.S. and abroad. They have played at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Seine and have been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” The band’s signature style is marked by pristine and dexterous string work\, colors of Bal Musette\, the steady pulse of rhythm guitar and an unmistakable swing that delights audiences of all musical sensibilities. Throughout the years\, Pearl Django has cultivated a devoted and enthusiastic following and they continue to play to packed houses wherever they perform. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/pearl-django-cd-release-party/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pearl-django.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Music In The Mountains":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T190000 DTSTAMP:20170504T035150Z CREATED:20170117T042305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T035150Z UID:954-1494702000-1494702000@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniola Cancelled/Postponed - Conversations In Jazz w/Ed Dunsavage Trio DESCRIPTION:We are very sad to announce that the Frank and Vinnie show has been cancelled.  Frank was in a terrible ATV accident where he was thrown into a tree and sustained many injuries.  Thankfully he was wearing a helmet.  He was airlifted to the hospital and is doing well but it will be sometime before he is able to tour again.  We wish Frank a speedy and full recovery and look forward to his return to the concert stages across the world where so many of his fans have grown to know and love him and his wonderful music.  For any of our patrons that have already paid for reservations we are happy to give you a credit or transfer your purchase to another show or you might consider a donation to the SMP Artists-In -Schools Program. \nSince we have Paschal Winery reserved we are going to have a jazz party that we’re calling “Conversations In Jazz” with Ed Dunsavage\, Joe Cohoon and Chicken Hirsh. We’re looking forward to some audience participation and we’ll be raising funds for the SMP Artists-In-Schools program. See you there! \nThere are still a few seats available for the Pearl Django CD Release Concert on June 2 and Ken Peplowski with the Ed Dunsavage Trio on June 16. \nThanks for understanding. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/frank-vignola-vinnie-raniola-hot-swinging-guitars/ LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Road\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Vignola-Raniola.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Jazz In The Vineyard":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170504T190000 DTSTAMP:20170504T034435Z CREATED:20170117T041828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T034435Z UID:949-1493924400-1493924400@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! MJ New Quartet A Tribute to the Modern Jazz Quartet DESCRIPTION:The Siskiyou Music Project performance of the MJ New Quartet is now SOLD OUT! \nSiskiyou Music Project and Britt Education present Portland based pianist/educator Darrell Grant and the MJ New Quartet for a performance at the Artistic Piano Gallery in Medford. This performance will be a tribute to the music and spirit of the Modern Jazz Quartet. \nFormed by Darrell Grant in 2013\, MJ New is a tribute to the Modern Jazz Quartet’s spirit of classicism\, elegance\, and deeply curated aesthetic rooted in the 1920’s Harlem Renaissance — an aesthetic that for over 40 years resisted the pull of fads\, fashion and cultural upheaval until it sparkled like a diamond. MJ New plays both the MJQ’s classic and lesser known compositions as well as original arrangements and compositions that pay homage to the group’s legendary genre melding. Mesmerizing together\, each of the MJ New members is a virtuoso in their field: \nSince his 1988 appearance in vocalist Betty Carter’s trio\, pianist and composer Darrell Grant has built an international reputation performing with jazz luminaries Frank Morgan\, Tony Williams\, Roy Haynes\, Brian Blade\, and Esperanza Spalding. He has toured as a bandleader and solo artist in the U.S.\, Canada\, Asia\, and Europe. \nBassist Marcus Shelby is an artist in residence with Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and is artistic director of the Marcus Shelby Orchestra. An educator and advocate for sharing the history\, present\, and future of African American lives and social movements in the United States of America\, and a champion of early childhood music education\, he was named one of the “Top Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area” by City Flight Magazine in 2005. \nVibraphonist Mike Horsfall has performed with Chuck Redd\, Leroy Vinegar\, Rebecca Kilgore\, and Gary Hobbs\, and has recorded with Pink Martini\, the Nu Shooz Orchestra and with Tall Jazz\, a trio he co-founded in 1989 which was voted into the Jazz Society of Oregon’s 2010 Hall of Fame. He serves on the music faculty at Willamette University and Mt. Hood Community College. \nCarlton Jackson\, whose drumming was called “intensely musical” by the Los Angeles Times\, is a member of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. His well documented work with pianists Tom Grant and Dan Siegel\, guitarists Dan Balmer and Terry Rob\, bassist Leroy Vinnegar\, blues singer Curtis Salgado\, and others\, have solidified his status as an engaging\, versatile performer. URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/darrell-grants-mj-new-quartet-a-tribute-to-the-modern-jazz-quartet/ LOCATION:Artistic Piano Gallery\, 1390 Biddle Rd #107\, Medford\, OR\, 97504\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mj_quartet.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Siskiyou Music Project and the Britt Festival Education Department":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170420T190000 DTSTAMP:20170117T211911Z CREATED:20170117T041312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T211911Z UID:943-1492714800-1492714800@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:Holly Hofmann & Mike Wofford The Art of the Duo DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Music Project welcomes back jazz flautist Holly Hofmann and Mike Wofford for an intimate performance at the Old Siskiyou Barn. \nAcknowledged as an artist with one of the most exquisite flute tones in jazz\, Hofmann and her husband\, Mike Wofford will present an evening of intimate duets\, covering a range of jazz styles. Harvey Siders wrote in JazzTimes Magazine\, “Hofmann and Wofford provide melody\, harmony\, rhythm and improvisation so completely that any listener would never bemoan the lack of bass and drums.” From Brazilian to bebop and blues\, Holly and Mike take a joyful approach to jazz and their musical empathy draws in the audience. \nStraight-ahead jazz is alive and well in the capable hands of flutist Holly Hofmann and her musical partners … Together they soar cohesively over familiar terrain\, reminding us what jazz should do for you.\n— Jim Santella\, LA Jazz Scene \nTime was when women who could play had a hard time getting recognition in the jazz world. Nowadays that has turned around to the extent that it seems that many women in jazz are not being judged by the same standards that should be applied to everyone regardless of gender. What I’m saying is that in this day of a free pass for some women [Hofmann] has paid her dues in full.\n— Ira Gitler\, Jazz.com URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/holly-hofmann-mike-wofford-the-art-of-the-duo/ LOCATION:The Old Siskiyou Barn\, (Call for directions)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Holly-Hofmann.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Music In The Mountains":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170414T190000 DTSTAMP:20170314T034632Z CREATED:20170314T000316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T034632Z UID:1080-1492196400-1492196400@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:The Britt Guitar Trio ~ Adventures In Guitarland DESCRIPTION:Featuring Page Hamilton\, Grant Ruiz & Ed Dunsavage \nSiskiyou Music Project Presents a special evening of music by the Britt Guitar Trio\, featuring Grant Ruiz\, Page Hamilton and Ed Dunsavage. This event will help raise scholarship funds for students interested in attending the 2017 Britt Guitar Weekend which takes place the weekend of June 23-15. \nThe performance will be Friday\, April 14 at 7 p.m. at Hilltop Music in Phoenix which is located at the Shops At 24\, right off I5. \nTickets are $20 in advance\, $25 at the door and $10 for students. \nThe performance will feature Page\, Grant and Ed performing in solo\, duo and trio settings and they will present an eclectic mix of styles from jazz to flamenco to Brazilian as well as some pop favorites. This performance culminates the Britt Education Dept. residency where the guitar trio will be visiting schools in southern Oregon during the week. \nPage Hamilton is originally from Medford and is a composer\, guitarist\, producer\, and the founder / front-man of American hard rock band Helmet. Grant Ruiz has performed in several productions at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and has been a member of Amor Flamenco\, Alba Flamenca\, the Dark Rose Trio and currently Dúo Flamenco with percussionist Terry Longshore.  He currently serves as president of the Jefferson Classical Guitar Society. Ed Dunsavage is adjunct guitar instructor at Southern Oregon University\, where he teaches both classical and jazz guitar styles as well as jazz theory and improvisation \nFor reservations please visit our tickets / reservations page and for more information on the Britt Guitar Weekend\, visit Britt Festivals Website URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/the-britt-guitar-trio-adventures-in-guitarland/ LOCATION:Hilltop Music\, 205 N Phoenix Road\, Suite J\, Phoenix\, OR\, 97535\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/britt-guitar-trio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Siskiyou Music Project and the Britt Festival Education Department":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170316T190000 DTSTAMP:20170117T050020Z CREATED:20170117T035720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T050020Z UID:939-1489690800-1489690800@www.siskiyoumusicproject.com SUMMARY:New West Guitar Group DESCRIPTION:SMP welcomes back The New West Guitar Group. NWGG has developed a wide spread reputation as one of the premier guitar ensembles in the world. Featuring guitarists Perry Smith\, John Storie and Will Brahm\, they perform recognizable covers\, jazz standards and exciting originals. Their signature sound comes from an innovative style that highlights rhythm\, beauty and virtuosity through combining acoustic and electric guitars. \nPraised as “sharp and refined” by the Seattle Times\, the New West Guitar Group has released five instrumental albums over the last 10 years. Each project features their unique style of laid-back virtuosity through expert arrangements crafted by the members of the group. Their music is regularly featured on NPR and jazz radio stations\, while their repertoire is performed throughout the country by college and high school guitar programs. Graduates of USC’s Thornton School of Music\, the New West Guitar Group’s versatility as players and composers have given them a reputation as pioneers in the realm of guitar ensemble. \nBeautiful acoustic rhythms\, vibrant classically infused single note lines and jazzy arpeggios cover the magnificent  musical landscape these three players create. — Metronome Magazine \nA rare chemistry…shimmering arpeggios\, collectively strummed chords\, tight cracking interplay and complementary playing. —  Downbeat Magazine \nThey’re masters of their caressing\, cascading sound\, best categorized as chamber jazz…dexterously peppered\, now and again\, with Gypsy fire\, flamenco zest and steel-string twang.  —  JazzTimes \nThe group’s creativity in not being afraid to stretch boundaries is helping to forge a new area of music that should inspire other guitarists… — Vintage Guitar Magazine URL:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/event/new-west-guitar-group/ LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Road\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States CATEGORIES:2017 Winter Spring Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siskiyoumusicproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/NWGG.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMP/Jazz In The Vineyard":MAILTO:mail@siskiyoumusicproject.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR