Cinco de Mayo, Jazz etc!

Well it's already May! Unbelievable...the blue Bonnets have bloomed and faded already but now I'm enjoying the roses sweet scent! I adore spring time in Central Texas!
In my music world here's what's coming up...

On Thursday May 5th
CINCO DE MAYO with G.A.T.O. 6
featuring Suzi Stern
At: the Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 473-2279
G.A.T.O.6 is: George Oldziey piano, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Wayne Salzman drums, John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson trumpet and Toniko Vanelli percussion with Suzi Stern vocals


Looking ahead circle these exciting dates:

Fri. June 24th
Suzi Stern with the latin jazz group
G.A.T.O.6
The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.


The Premier Concert debuting the new space for the Casa Karen Concert Series
Sat. June 4th
with The Peter Stolzman Trio
Peter Stolzman piano, Pat Harris Bass, Steve Schwelling drums
Call (512) 459-9900 for details and reservations

Sunday June 26th
The New Suzi Stern Quartet
with George Oldziey piano, and from Dallas/ Ft. Worth Paul Unger bass and Dennis Durick drums

July 8th
Very Special secret surprise guest artist t.b.a. at Casa...keep your eye on this blog for details!

Hey speaking of this blogs please join my blog at blogger.com/suzistern OR visit my web at http://www.suzistern.com and click on "shows" for updates...that's super easy as well.

I have been in and out of the recording studio working on 2 different c.d. projects that will be released this year and I've been totally excited about both of them.
Also keep your eye on the new release produced by Chuck Pinnell due for release this spring. This c.d. is a beautiful collection of Americana songs arranged and performed by various Austin performers, which I am proud to be one of...I am joined by Eliza Gilkeson, John D.Graham, Erin Ivy to name only a few. I'm also jazzed about it because I never let people hear me play piano and I'm actually doing just that on my track.

Okay...be well and thanks for reading my blog! Hope to see you out supporting live music in Austin!

Happy spring!

Suzi

April Jazz Musings...

March was filled with great music at Cezannes in Houston, The Elephant Room in Austin and a beautiful and successful fund raising concert for Hospice in Austin. On March 27th I felt very honored to be singing at the Creative Opportunity Jazz Orchestra Tribute at Antones, with Susanna Sharpe, John Mills, Russ Scanlon, Pat Harris, Rob Kazenel to name only a few of the illustrious jazz artists who came together to honor the phenomenal late Tina Marsh and her legacy. Tina holds a very special place in all of our hearts. Thank you to the Austin Jazz Society.

Aside from exciting plans getting firmed up for this summers Casa Karen Concerts in our new renovated space (schedule t.b.a.) I am very much looking forward to playing once again with the remarkable Paul Unger at Scat Jazz Lounge in Forth Worth.

Thursday April 28th
Scat Jazz Lounge
111 W 4th St # 11
Fort Worth, TX 76102-3915
(817) 870-9100

I will be singing with George Oldziey piano, Paul Unger bass, Dennis Durick drums and Dave Monsch sax! It's a beautiful venue and we hope you can make it out.

I'm extremely jazzed (pun intended) about the recent workshops I've been leading in Houston and Austin and the plans to expand these concepts into a larger scaled community outreach program for young artists. Keep your eye on this blog and I'll keep you updated on events.

Thanks for checking out my blog!

All the Best,
Suzi

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

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

Suzi Stern Upcoming shows!

Hi Everyone! Here are a few Gigs coming up that I'd love to share with you. Circle the dates on your calendars and we hope to see you at one or all of these musical happenings!

Thursday, Jan. 20th
The Suzi Stern Quintet
with George Oldziey, Kris Afflerbaugh, John Mills and Wayne Salzmann
The Elephant Room
9:30 to 1:30
315 Congress Ave. Austin Tx.
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Monday Feb. 14th
Valentines Day at Chez Zee
A sweet and romantic spot to be on the 14th!
5406 Balcones Dr. Aus. 78731
Suzi Stern & George Oldziey

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Thursday March 3rd
GATO 6
Come experience new exciting original music from the crazed and brilliant mind of Gato himself!!
The Elephant Room
315 Congress
9:30 to 1:30
Suzi Stern, voice
George Alan Thaddeus Oldziey, (thus GATO)piano
Dr. John Mills sax, flute
Dennis Dotson, trumpet
Wayne Salzmann, drums
Kris Afflerbaugh, bass

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Sat. March 12th
2 exciting events in Houston

Voices in jazz workshop
Led by Suzi Stern
Presented by:
The Jazz Institute of Houston
in Partnership with the University of Houston
(Time and place to be announced...keep you eye on this blog for an update)
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Sat. Evening March 12th
Suzi Stern with Bass Master Paul Unger and friends
at Cezannes
Montrose Ave,
Houston Tx.

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If you've read this far down on my Blog, I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I'm be-holdin' to you for taking an interest and hope to see you out at a gig soon!

All the Best,
Suzi

Happy New Year!

It's 2011! Amazing...here's hoping this year brings you all good health, creative inspiration, plenty of time with those you love, prosperity and more feee time to get out and hear live music!

Coming up on Thursday, Jan. 20th at The Elephant Room

Suzi Stern with George Oldziey, Kris Afflerbaugh, Wayne Salzmann and John Mills

9:30 to 1:30

Some new tunes and revisiting the best of the old...

Hope to see you there!!

All the Best,

Suzi

Coming in February! Watch for G.A.T.O. 6 at the Elephant Room!
The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.
(512) 473-2279

S.S.Q. at The Elephant Room!

Coming up this Thursday Nov. 18th...My last Austin gig of 2010! Hope you can make it out to hear the band!

The Suzi Stern Quintet
at The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 473-2279
9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

with
Suzi Stern voice
Rich Harney piano
John Fremgen bass
Dr. John Mills sax & flute
Wayne Salzmann drums
with special guests!