Greetings from Suzi Stern! Coming up in the next few months:I will be the featured vocalist with the hot latin jazz ensemble: G.A.T.O 6 at the Elephant Room on Feb. 3rd in Austin Texas, and on Feb. 29th I will be hosting The Eddie Gomez Trio at Austins premier listening room Casa Karen! In March watch for jazz pianist Peter Stolzman back in town from Chicago, and later in the month famed composer David Amram! Watch this blog for details!
But first...Two very exciting shows in January!
About Estrella: From Amsterdam, Cuban vocalist Estrella Acosta is one of the most versatile singers living is Europe. Though she never stopped singing the folk songs of her motherland, she is at home with Brazilian and jazz styles. With her relaxed phrasing and warm, earthy voice she brings a fresh innovative approach to Cuban music.
Estrella has performed and or recorded with Toninho Horta, Craig Handy, Edy Martinez, Mauricio Einhorn, Claudio Roditi, Ramon Valle, Jovino Santos Neto and Jimmy Branly, to name only a few of the illustrious artists she has collaborated with.
Her second cd Alma Guajira, was nominated for an Edison (Dutch Grammy).
Visit Estrellas web site and hear some sounds at: http://dolphy.home.xs4all.nl/estar/
And on January 21st!!
Saturday, Jan. 21st at Casa Karen...come enjoy the truly beautiful music of Pat Harris & Anna Mae Mitchell. Joined by Steve Schwelling on percussion the acoustic trio brings a unique and exciting blend of roots music, bluegrass, jazz & blues!
The doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:00 sharp
Tickets are $20 with free refreshments
Call (512) 459-9900 for reservations
All major Credit Cards accepted!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Singer / guitarist Anna Mae Mitchell and songwriter / bassist / vocalist G.Pat Harris bring a new exciting edge to roots music. Their profound musicianship, love for the art form, and charismatic nature create a beautiful and warm connection with the audience.
"Mitchell's clear powerful soprano is a dream for the soulful kinds of songs that G.Pat Harris composes." Bangor Daily News
The two artists have played together for many years throughout Michigan in traditional Bluegrass bands. Over the years their music has branched out into a broad Americana sound which includes elements of Folk, Rock and Jazz encompassing a range of lyrical content with influences from Goethe to Bob Dylan!
George Oldziey and myself, Suzi Stern are very proud to be hosting the band this month and hope you can join us for the party!
Happy New Year and hope to see you at Casa Karen!
Suzi
