Updates for the Casa Karen Concert Series!

Here's some details about our next exciting Concert on the Casa Karen Concert Series:
The Stefan Karlsson Quintet  
featuring:
Alex"Sasha"Sipiagin (trpt)    Rich Perry (sax)    Donald Edwards (dr)    Lynn Seaton (bass)
Casa Karen is truly honored to be presenting these 5 world renowned artists via NYC, Russia, Sweden to our humble stage in Austin Texas!

The Stefan Karlsson Quintet

 Sat. October 6th

doors open at 7:30 / show 8:00

Tickets $25  with free refreshments

call (512) 459-9900 for reservations and more detailed info.

 I feel so fortunate to be hosting this concert. It really truly honestly will be a performance not to be missed!!!!
Scroll down to see what's up ahead in the fall months:
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I will be performing at the Elephant Room B.T.W. on September 22nd with a great band!!
I'm looking forward to singing with: Elias Haslanger sax, Scott Lanningham drums, John Fremgen bass, George Oldziey piano!!
Come downtown if your in Austin and join us!
 9:30 to 1:30 / The Elephant Room/ 315 Congress Ave.
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Ok, back to the C.K.C. calendar for the fall...we have Stefan's amazing group on Oct. 6th
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Then on Nov. 17th Casa Karen presents GATO 6!!
George O.J. / Kris Afflerbaugh/ Mike Longoria/ Suzi Stern/Dennis Dotson & Dr. John Mills!!!
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
Call for Tickets!! Free refreshments as usual!  (512) 459-9900
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Friday Nov. 30th
I will be singing with GATO 6 again at the Elephant Room and we will be welcoming the amazing Gabriel Santiago on this gig, playing not guitar but Bass! Come check it out!
The Elephant room
315 Congress Ave.
Gig starts at 9:30 and goes till the wee hours!
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Sat.Dec. 1st
Casa Karen is proud to present:
From Houston Texas..."The Pamela York Trio"
Jazz pianist/vocalist extraordinaire Pamela York with her trio!!!!
(512) 459-9900 for reservations!!!
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
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January 26th 2013 A Tribute to Billy Strayhorn...details t.b.a.

The beautiful haunting music of Strayhorn examined...hope you can join us!!!
at: Casa Karen
Call (512) 459-9900
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scroll down to see what amazing past concerts were hosted at Casa and get the scoop on the newly released GATO 6 c.d. on Bus Biscuit Records and my upcoming c.d. of all original material to be released in December!
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Thanks for reading all of this!! I feel a change in the air!  Cooler temps on the way! Whoo Hoo!

Suzi

Up Coming Suzi Stern Concerts!

Hello Friends!  The autumn months are busy and filled with inspiring musical events for me!

First off I'll be singing at the GATO 6  C.D. Release Party!!
 Come celebrate the release of the beautifully produced long awaited GATO 6 recording project "EL VIENTO" on Bus Biscuit Records!!
 Friday, September 7th / at: The ELEPHANT ROOM
315 Congress Ave.
(512) 473-2279
www.elephantroom.com

with: Gato O.J. piano, Dr.  John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson & Adrian Ruiz trumpets, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Wayne Salzmann drums, Mike Longoria and Luis Coutinho percussion, and vocalist Suzi Stern!!

9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M.

Come dance! Be the first on your block to have your own signed copy of "El Viento"!
Looking forward to seeing you there! 
GATO 6  El Viento is available at:
 www.cdbaby.com    www.amazon.com   i tunes download  or locally in Austin at Waterloo Records on Lamar Ave.
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Then on Sat. September 22nd I'll be back at the Elephant Room fronting my own quintet:

THE SUZI STERN QUINTET

at: The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.
9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M.
(512) 473-2279

with: Elias Haslanger sax / Wayne Salzmann drums / John Fremgen bass / George Oldziey piano  and special guests!!
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October 6th 2012  Suzi Stern & George Oldziey & Casa Karen Concerts welcome back the remarkable   jazz pianist and composer STEFAN KARLSSON !!
This is a rare opportunity to hear Stefan with his full band.
This is a show not to be missed!!
Stefan Karlsson piano / Alex "Sasha" Sipiagin trumpet / Rich Perry tenor sax / Donald Edwards drums / Lynn Seaton bass
This world class touring Quintet will be performing at Casa Karen on Sat. Oct. 6th
Reservations and more detailed info. at: (512) 459-9900
doors open at 7:30  /  show at 8:00 
tickets $25  free refreshments!
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Sat. November 17th at Casa Karen:  I will be hosting very special guests:
 THE AIANA STRING QUARTET 
(512) 459-9900 for tickets and info!
tickets $20 
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
herald in the holidays with this beautiful classical ensemble!
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Sat. December 1st Casa Karen presents:
from Houston Texas...amazing jazz pianist Pam York!
The Pamela York Trio!!
with Lynn Seaton bass and Sebastian Whitaker drums!
Call (512) 459-9900 for more details!!
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Sat. January 26th
GATO 6 at Casa Karen!!
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Scroll down on this blog to read about exciting past events!! Eddie Gomez, David Amram and more!!
thanks for reading this and keeping up with my musical events!  Watch for my up coming Suzi Stern c.d. to be released in December!!

GATO 6  C.D. Release Party!! 

 Come celebrate the release of the beautifully produced long awaited GATO 6 recording project "EL VIENTO" on Bus Biscuit Records!!

This Friday, September 7th

at: The ELEPHANT ROOM

315 Congress Ave.

(512) 473-2279

www.elephantroom.com

with: Gato O.J. piano, Dr.  John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson & Adrian Ruiz trumpets, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Wayne Salzmann drums, Mike Longoria and Luis Coutinho percussion, and vocalist Suzi Stern!!

9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M.

Come dance! Be the first on your block to have your own signed copy of "El Viento"!
Looking forward to seeing you there!

What's coming up next...

Hello everyone!  I hope you're having a lovely summer and finding a way to keep cool!
I'm back from some fabulous travels and looking ahead to some great music that we have planned for GATO 6, The Suzi Stern Group and a wonderful line up for our fall Casa Karen Concerts.

I'll give you more details as we approach some of these up coming shows but briefly here's what's on the horizon:

Starting off our Fall season at Casa Karen is one of the worlds most accomplished and cutting edge jazz guitarists: Don't miss "The Bruce Saunders Quintet" on Sat. August 18th!!
Doors open at 7:30 / show tome is 8:00
(512) 459-9900 for details and reservations!


Sat. Sept. 1st: The Casa Karen Concert Series will be presenting the legendary Robert "Beto" Skiles and The Fairlanes! 
http://www.betoandthefairlanes.com
Call (512) 459-9900 for reservations and more details.

Fri. Sept. 7th: GATO 6  at the Elephant Room!!
 The release of the long awaited C.D. of all original latin jazz "El Viento"
Dennis Dotson trumpet, John Mills sax, Wayne Salzmann drums, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Suzi Stern vocals, Luis Coutinho percussion, Mike Longoria percussion and Gato piano.
 9:30 to 1:30
315 Congress Ave. 


Sat. Sept. 22nd:  The Suzi Stern Group at the Elephant Room!!
featuring renowned bassist Paul Unger with George Oldziey piano, Wayne Salzmann drums and special guests!
http://www.suzistern.com
9:30 to 1:30
315 Congress Ave.


Sat. Oct. 6th: Casa Karen is honored to announce the return of remarkable Jazz pianist Stefan Karlsson! Coming down to Austin from NYC to join Stefan will be:  Alex "Sasha" Sipiagin trumpet, Rich Perry tenor sax, Donald Edwards drums and from North Texas the world renowned Lynn Seaton on bass!
www.freshsoundrecords.com/smilin_eyes
jazz.unt.edu/?q=node/116
Call (512) 459-9900 for more info. and reservations!


Sat. November 17th: The fantastic string quartet Aiana will perform at Casa Karen!!
Call (512) 459-9900 for more details and reservations!
http://www.aianastringquartet.com


Sat. Dec. 1st: We are very excited to be hosting, from Houston Jazz Pianist Pamela York and her group at Casa Karen!!
The Swingin' Sabastian Whittaker on drums and famed bassist Lynn Seaton join Pam! A concert not to be missed!
www.myspace.com/pamelayork


I'll send along more info. as dates come closer but that's a quick over view! 

On other musical project notes: It's been exciting helping George get his own record label "Bus Biscuit Records"started...The GATO 6 C.D. really is beautiful...I can't wait for everyone to hear it...and I'm almost finished with my own all original C.D. which will hopefully be released in December.
Thanks for checking out what's coming up for us and have a wonderful summer!
Suzi

The Suzi Stern Group at Cezannes in Houston!

The Suzi Stern Group...Sat. June 16th at Cezannes!
 If you live in the Houston area I hope you'll be able to join me at my favorite little jazz club in the world!  Joining me will be the wonderful George Oldziey on piano,  and from the Dallas / Fort Worth area the fantastic Paul Unger on bass and from Austin rising star Wayne Salzmann on drums.
9:00 to midnight
Cezannes is located at 4100 Montrose Blvd... in Houston

For more info. call (832) 592-7464

"A Rare Gem and gifted artist who simultaneously defines and reinterprets what jazz is today."
Beth Hoskins
Buffalo Evening News

"Suzi Stern is a creative song stylist who adds new dimensions of color and musical interest to the music she performs...making artistic use of her delicate and beautiful voice, Stern parlays in-depth knowledge of the tunes and an uncanny sense of timing."
Cadence Magazine

Scroll down to view past Blogs and see what's been going on in my world of music....several new recording projects coming up...Casa Karen Events that we've been producing and some traveling!

The Rich Harney Trio at Casa Karen!

Coming up! Our last Casa Karen Concert until the end of summer! 

 Sat. June 2nd, We are truly excited to be hosting the incomparable jazz pianist, composer and singer Rich Harney with Spencer Starnes on bass and Scott Lanningham on drums!!

This is a show not to be missed!  

Doors open at 7:30 / concert at 8:00

Tickets  $20  (FREE REFRESHMENTS!)

Reserve today at (512) 459-9900

Credit Cards accepted over the phone!

See you there!

Suzi

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About our featured Artist:

Rich Harney has been illuminating the Austin jazz scene as one of its brightest stars for the last decade. His remarkable talents as pianist, composer, and vocalist have gained him acclaim from the Austin American-Statesman as “one of Austin’s most valuable musical resources.” The Austin Jazz Players and Critics Poll honored him in 1993 as Composer of the Year, Best Songwriter, and Best Male Jazz Vocalist. He also received second place honors in the Austin Music Umbrella’s 1992 Composer Competition. In a 1990 competition adjudicated by Branford Marsalis, MUSICIAN magazine named Harney’s sextet as one of the twelve Best Unsigned Bands nationwide.

Harney has performed extensively as band leader and ensemble pianist with Gene Ramey, Tony Campise, Carmen Bradford (Count Basie Orchestra), Martin Banks (Duke Ellington Orchestra), Clifford Scott and Ted Piltzecker (Director, Aspen Music Festival’s Jazz Program). In addition to playing jazz festivals and local venues, he and singer Beth Ullman co-produced the popular concert series “Jazz at St. David’s” and the highly acclaimed theatrical concert “Dyin’ to Swing.

 hear Rich's sounds here!!

http://www.myspace.com/260244289

Suzi Stern Quintet with Stefan Karlsson

On Wed. May 16th tune into Live from Gueros! Larry Monroes radio broadcast from 6:00 to 8:00, or better still come on down to "Gueros" on south Congress.  I'll be interviewed and I'll be singing with George Oldziey, John Mills, Kris Afflerbaugh and Wayne Salzman. Should be a lot of fun!


Circle Sat. May 19th on your calendars for a great night of Jazz coming up!

If you were one of the 60 fortunate people who attended the Eddie Gomez Trio performance at Casa Karen in Feb. you heard the phenomenal Stefan Karlsson on piano!  Stefan will be joining me for a very special performance of The Suzi Stern Quintet at Casa Karen on Sat. May 19th, along with John Fremgen on Bass,  Wayne Salzman on Drums, and Dr. John Mills on sax.

I am truly thrilled to be performing with this stellar line up of jazz musicians and I hope you can join us!

Call (512) 459-9900 for reservations as seating is limited.
Credit Card accepted over phone.
Tickets are $25 ea.  (free refreshments will be served)

We'll all celebrate one year of Casa Music at this new location!!

7402 Greenhaven 78757 in Austin

Some of my sounds can be found here:

http://www.myspace.com/music/player?sid=85439264&ac=next

Or at my Web Site:  http://www.suzistern.com

Check out Stefan Karlsson with Eddie Gomez on You Tube as well...he's a monster player!

I want to thank all of the fantastic consistent supporters who have come to these Casa Karen Events and are continuing to make it happen....thank you from the bottom of my heart for the love of Art and the love of live music, jazz in particularly here in Austin.

Sat. JUNE 2nd:  I will be hosting the amazing Rich Harney and his ensemble at Casa Karen!!  Watch this blog for more info!  Also, scroll down to read past blogs about some great events that we've hosted at Casa Karen!