a few Summer events

Sunday July 17th
A benefit concert for the Boys and Girls Club of Bastrop County
Suzi Stern and George Oldziey performing re-invented Jazz Classics
Hosted by Mac & Joyce Payne
396 McAllister Road
Bastrop, Texas 78602
Call (512) 985-5490 for more info.

doors open at 4:30
Concert from 5:00 to 7:00
Intermission with hor d'oeuvres etc.

Suggested donation $20 but any and all is gratefully accepted!
email at: Mac@macandjoyce.org
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Sunday July 24th "Learning to Listen"
A voice workshop in two parts led by Suzi Stern on Sunday July 24th
An afternoon of wonderful freeing exercises inspired by my studies with vocal wizard Bobby McFerrin, and experience singing with a professional ensemble!
Part A
Noon to 2:00
A capella exercises designed to “free” the voice and open up creative spontaneity! We will cover the basic fundamentals of vocal improvisation, creating spontaneous sound inventions and explore what it means to really “listen” as a member of an ensemble. Anyone can participate in part A…all levels from complete beginner to advanced are welcome. These are fabulous, sometimes scary, always fun voice games and exercises!
Short break…there will be snacks and H2o!
Part B
2:30 to 5:00
SINGING WITH AN ENSEMBLE!
Part A is a pre-requisite to participate in part B. This section is primarily for the aspiring jazz vocalist. Singers must come prepared with one or two jazz standards (memorized) and 2 photo copies of your music, for the pianist and bass player to accompany you.
We will cover using a microphone to get the best results, phrasing, interactions with band members, stage presence, listening to progressions, improvising over changes and telling your story through musical interpretation.
Part A alone is $40 (if you would like, you are welcome to stay and observe the ensemble section B of the clinic and take notes etc.)
Part A & Part B together is $70
(Bring photo copies of one or two songs and know the music by heart! )
7402 Greenhaven Dr. 78757
register and more info: 347-1722
This is always so much fun! Just come with an open mind and an adventurous spirit! Looking ahead to the fall and winter I hope to do the “ Central Texas Jazz Intensive” with Peter Stolzman and Elias Haslanger so I’ll keep you up-dated on those clinics as well. Looking forward to it!!
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Sat. August 6th
The Peter Stoltzman Group
at The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.
9:30 to 1:30
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Sunday August 14th
The Gabriel Santiago acoustic Group
At Casa Karen
7402 Greenhaven Drive
Aus. Tx. 78757
doors open at 6:30, show 7:00 to 9:00
A very rare and intimate way to experience this rising star from Brazil and his group playing his sparkling compositions with brilliant musicianship.
Call for reservations and more info.(512) 459-9900
Free refreshments!
$20 & c.c. accepted over the phone!
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The premier concert at Casa Karen was really beautiful. Peter Stolzman's Group played to a sold out house and the energy in the room was magical! I'm still receiving grateful emails about the happy effect it had on the audience!
We hope you will join us at the next Casa Concert on Sunday, June 26th...Tickets are selling out fast so we hope we can save you a seat! See details below!

but first I'll be singing with GATO!
Friday, June 24th
Great Original Latin Jazz with:
G.A.T.O 6
At: The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
music from 9:30 to 1:30
G.A.T.O. 6 is GATO on piano, John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson trumpet, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Wayne Salzman drums, Luis Couthino percussion and Suzi Stern vocals

Sunday June 26th
the Suzi Stern Quartet
with world renown bassist Paul Unger, and from Dallas Dennis Durick on drums, and Austins own George Oldziey piano
At: Casa Karen
7402 Greenhaven Drive
Austin 78757
Tickets are $20 free refreshments!
For more information and reservations call: 459-9900
doors open at 6:30 concert 7:00 to 9:00

In August keep the date:
Sunday August 14th
Brazilian composer & guitar master Gabriel Santiago
with The Gabriel Santiago Group at Casa Karen!

Summer Jazz!

This coming Monday June 6th
Suzi Stern sings with the "Leap of Heart Project"
at: The Elephant Room
with John Mills Sax, Evan"sticky" Arredondo Bass, Brannen Temple drums,George Oldziey piano and Suzi Stern vocals
315 Congress Ave.
10:00 p.m. to midnight
The Elephant Room is Celerating 20 years of Jazz in the basement!

7,777 + Memorable Performances
10,000+ Amazing Musicians

Two-Night Special Invitational Jazz JAM June 5th & 6th
Featuring the Current Icons of the Austin Jazz Community


Friday, June 24th
Great Original Latin Jazz with:
G.A.T.O 6
featuring Suzi Stern
At: The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
music from 9:30 to 1:30
G.A.T.O. 6 is GATO on piano, John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson trumpet, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Wayne Salzman drums, and Luis Couthino percussion

Sunday June 26th
the Suzi Stern Quartet
with world renown bassist Paul Unger, and from Dallas Dennis Durick on drums, and Austins own George Oldziey piano
At: Casa Karen
7402 Greenhaven Drive
Austin 78757
For more information and reservations call: 459-9900
doors open at 6:30 concert 7:00 to 9:00

In August keep the date:
Sunday August 14th
The Gabriel Santiago Group at Casa Karen


Call for reservations and more info. 459-9900

Peter Stolzman & Suzi Stern at Casa Karen!

Hello Everyone!
Sorry for any redundancy on this mailing, but I neglected to mention the price of tickets!
$20 and an assortment of refreshments will be provided for free!

Please circle these two exciting June events that will be starting the trend of world class music performances at the new Casa Karen location! 7402 Greenhaven Drive, Austin Texas 78757

Casa Concerts provide an opportunity to hear intimate acoustic music the way it should be heard: without the roar of blenders or the cacophony of multiple conversations adding texture to the compositions! Come be guests in our home and enjoy taking in some music at this newly renovated space!

Sat. June 4th
We are so honored to have the brilliant jazz pianist, Peter Stolzman starting our new series off!
Be part of this "live recording" Concert!
The Peter Stolzman Trio with Steve Schwelling drums and Pat Harris Bass (read about Peter below)

Sunday June 26th
Suzi Stern Quartet with world renowned bassist Paul Unger, phenomenal Dallas based drummer Dennis Durick, and Austin's own George Oldziey on piano

Doors open at 6:30 concerts begin at 7:00
Refreshments provided!
For reservations and more info. call (512) 459-9900

About Peter Stolzman:

While quietly releasing 5 independent recordings over the past decade, Stoltzman has cut his teeth as a sideman with jazz luminaries and young lions – performing with Eddie Gomez and Steve Gadd, Ron Westray, Bob Moses, Julian Lage, Justin Vasquez and Yosvanny Terry, among others. Stoltzman has played in the Montreal Jazz Festival, the North Beach, San Jose, and Pensacola Jazz Festivals, the Texas and Austin Jazz Festivals, and jazz venues from NYC to Bratislava to Tokyo. With his father, Grammy-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, Peter John has recorded three CDs for BMG, played the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, and concert halls around the globe. A uniquely diverse performer, Stoltzman has recorded and toured with folk, rock, funk, drum-n-bass, fusion, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban groups, performed an avant-garde concerto with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, and even made tracks for Warner Bros. hip-hop artists.

A student of Joanne Brackeen, Charlie Banacos, Bob Brookmeyer, and many others, Peter graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Performance from Berklee College of Music in 1999. After Berklee, Peter lived in New York City, where he recorded and performed with an eclectic variety of artists including drummer Deantoni Parks and Kudu, rapper Jah Dan and Noble Society, guitarist John Shannon and Waking Vision, and the American Music Award-winning funk band The Bomb Squad.

As a teacher, Peter has been a regular on the faculty at the Stanford Jazz Workshop since 1997, where he is now the Faculty Director. In 2009, Peter led the music component of Austin's Leadership Enrichment through the Arts Program. Peter has given jazz masterclasses around the country and on tour in Italy and Japan, and continues to teach private lessons in jazz and contemporary styles of performance and composition.

In 2004, Peter earned his Master’s Degree in Jazz Composition with Academic Honors and Distinction in Performance, along with a Concentration in Music in Education from New England Conservatory. Now residing in Austin with his wife Gray and their two sons, Peter is pursuing a doctoral degree in Music and Human Learning from the University of Texas. In 2010, Peter won first prize in the Philips Jazz Piano Competition. Peter can be heard playing in Austin, TX at the Elephant Room jazz club with established stars, young lions, and his own Trio.

Jazz at Casa Karen!

Hello Everyone!

Please circle these two exciting June events that will be starting the trend of world class music performances at the new Casa Karen location! 7402 Greenhaven Drive, Austin Texas 78757

Casa Concerts provide an opportunity to hear intimate acoustic music the way it should be heard: without the roar of blenders or the cacophony of multiple conversations adding texture to the compositions! Come be guests in our home and enjoy taking in some music at this newly renovated space!

Sat. June 4th
We are so honored to have the brilliant Peter Stolzman start our new series off!
Be part of this "live recording" Concert!
The Peter Stolzman Trio with Steve Schwelling drums and Pat Harris Bass (read about Peter below)

Sunday June 26th
Suzi Stern Quartet with world renowned bassist Paul Unger, phenomenal Dallas based drummer Dennis Durick, and Austin's own George Oldziey on piano

Doors open at 6:30 concerts begin at 7:00
Refreshments provided!
For reservations and more info. call (512) 459-9900

About Peter Stolzman:

While quietly releasing 5 independent recordings over the past decade, Stoltzman has cut his teeth as a sideman with jazz luminaries and young lions – performing with Eddie Gomez and Steve Gadd, Ron Westray, Bob Moses, Julian Lage, Justin Vasquez and Yosvanny Terry, among others. Stoltzman has played in the Montreal Jazz Festival, the North Beach, San Jose, and Pensacola Jazz Festivals, the Texas and Austin Jazz Festivals, and jazz venues from NYC to Bratislava to Tokyo. With his father, Grammy-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, Peter John has recorded three CDs for BMG, played the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, and concert halls around the globe. A uniquely diverse performer, Stoltzman has recorded and toured with folk, rock, funk, drum-n-bass, fusion, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban groups, performed an avant-garde concerto with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, and even made tracks for Warner Bros. hip-hop artists.

A student of Joanne Brackeen, Charlie Banacos, Bob Brookmeyer, and many others, Peter graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Performance from Berklee College of Music in 1999. After Berklee, Peter lived in New York City, where he recorded and performed with an eclectic variety of artists including drummer Deantoni Parks and Kudu, rapper Jah Dan and Noble Society, guitarist John Shannon and Waking Vision, and the American Music Award-winning funk band The Bomb Squad.

As a teacher, Peter has been a regular on the faculty at the Stanford Jazz Workshop since 1997, where he is now the Faculty Director. In 2009, Peter led the music component of Austin's Leadership Enrichment through the Arts Program. Peter has given jazz masterclasses around the country and on tour in Italy and Japan, and continues to teach private lessons in jazz and contemporary styles of performance and composition.

In 2004, Peter earned his Master’s Degree in Jazz Composition with Academic Honors and Distinction in Performance, along with a Concentration in Music in Education from New England Conservatory. Now residing in Austin with his wife Gray and their two sons, Peter is pursuing a doctoral degree in Music and Human Learning from the University of Texas. In 2010, Peter won first prize in the Philips Jazz Piano Competition. Peter can be heard playing in Austin, TX at the Elephant Room jazz club with established stars, young lions, and his own Trio.

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