Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Suzi Stern Jazz events coming up...


March roars in with some exciting musical events that I would love to share with you...

Thursday March 3rd I will be the featured vocalist with the exciting Latin Jazz band
GATO 6
at The Elephant Room
311 Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas
512 473-2279
Suzi Stern with world class trumpeter Dennis Dotson, Dr. John Mills sax, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Wayne Salzmann drums Tonico Vanali percussion and GATO himself, George Alan Thaddeus Oldziey piano

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On Friday, March 11th

Singer Suzi Stern of Austin
joins Special Guest Artist, Bassist Paul Unger of Fort Worth
with George Oldziey on piano and Rob Kazenel on drums
in a private concert in support of
Hospice Austin

In the home of Kati and Jay Cowles, 2806 Robbs Run

Friday, March 11, 2011
Doors open 6:30 pm, concert at 7

Suggested donation per person $20; larger donations will be happily accepted!
Please give generously if you can. All profits will be given to Hospice Austin to assist their programs for the terminally ill and bereaved.

Then off to Houston on the 12th of March, where I will lead a workshop for Texas Southern University Foundation on behalf of the Texas Southern University Jazz Studies Program.
That afternoon, I am scheduled to be their guest artist and clinician for the 2011 TSU Jazz Festival. 3100 Cleburne, Houston Texas Call 713 313-7316 for more info.
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And later that evening
Sat. March 12th
at Cezannes Jazz Club
4100 Montrose Ave. Houston Texas
Suzi Stern with Paul Unger, George Oldziey, Rob Kazenel
9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
713 522-9621 for more info.
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Intimate concerts at Casa Karen update!
George and I are in the thick of renovating another home which will host many wonderful concerts in 2011!
I'll keep you updated on the progress and the great line up of artists waiting to perform there. This venue will also be capable of
capturing studio quality recordings in front of a live audience for the performing artists!
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In April I will be joining the amazing bassist, Paul Unger at Scat Lounge in Fort Worth again! I always look forward to playing with phenomenal musicians at that beautiful venue. Watch this blog for more info. on dates and directions!

I hope to see you at some or all of these events and here's to welcoming in spring with music and friends!

All the Best,
Suzi

note: Photo by Brenda Ladd

Friday, February 4, 2011

Gigs to warm up by!


Hello again everyone!
Coming up this Valentines Day, Feb. 14th
Music with Suzi Stern and George Oldziey
At the very romantic and colorful Chez Zee!
Music starts at 6:00
5406 Balcones Drive
Austin, TX 78731-4906
(512) 454-2666 for more info. and reservations
Bus: 5765 Balcones
Get directions
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If you care to read on, some things coming up in March to look out for: I'll fill in the fine details soon!

Friday March 11th I will be singing for a Hospice Benefit with Paul Unger, George Oldziey and Rob Kazenel.This will be an intimate concert, in a beautiful space that will hopefully raise money for a wonderful cause. I'll let you know exact details when we firm things up!

On March 12th I will be teaching a vocal clinic in Houston Texas connected with the TSU Jazz Festival and I will be the featured vocalist with the TSU Jazz Festival Big Band. Time and location details coming soon...

Sat. March 12th in the evening after the Festival I am very much looking forward to performing at Cezannes in Houston (on Montrose Ave.)
with: George Oldziey piano, Paul Unger Bass and Rob Kazenel drums
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Hope to see you on Valentines Day! Stay warm! Can you believe that it snowed in Austin?!

Suzi