The end of a great year and looking ahead!

Happy Holidays to all of you! 
2013 has been a beautifully creative year for us and I'd like to share some of the warm feedback we've received for my latest release from the press (below)…
But first here's a few events still to come before we ring in 2014!
Thank you all for making this a musically successful year…with out your support the music can't happen…you are each and every one of you a huge part of this amazing process and we love you!

December 14th at Casa Karen!!
We are so thrilled to be hosting NYC based saxophonist Stan Killian!!
with Bruce Saunders guitar / Mike Porter bass / Kyle Thompson drums
special guests Suzi Stern and George Oldziey (performing Stans Original material)
$25 ticket price with free refreshments!
You can call for reserved seating : (512) 459-9900  
OR order on line at www.casakaren.org
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
visit    www.stankillian.com  to read more about this amazing artist and hear some tracks!

Sat. December 21st 
The Suzi Stern Quintet
The Brass House
Suzi Stern with George Oldziey piano / Daniel Dufour drums / John Mills sax and clarinet / and coming to town for this show:  the remarkable Paul Unger on bass!

There will be drawings for holiday gifts that I'm giving away like a crazed jazz elf !  Come join us for the party!!
9:00 to 1:00
San Jacinto and 2nd St. downtown Austin
peruse my site if you have time. I have tracks to listen to:  www.suzistern.com

THINK SNOW!!!!!!!
on December 22nd a holiday treat:
"A Child's Christmas in Wales"
A musical reading (and singing!!) of the Dylan Thomas classic !!
Suzi Stern singing 4 of her original songs and reciting the entire wondrous story,
with improvised music played on toys and unusual instruments by
woodwind wiz Alex Coke, keyboard master Rich Harney & Bassist Evan Arradondo...

First Presbyterian Church
8001 Mesa Blvd

Austin, TX

When: Sun, December 22, 2013

3pm matinee

Tickets at the door $15 adults / $10 seniors / $5 children under 12

and sharing some warm feedback from the press in 2013 that I'm really honored to have:

"Stern's musical style pallet is wide…her compositions are a testament to her wide reaching command of many styles and her ability to match a musical mood to the feeling of her words….grace and elegance...Overall, if there was a genre called art-jazz this wonderful offering would certainly fit that bill. A delightful musical journey.."   JAZZ TIMES 

"Stern not only possesses a naturally beautiful voice, capable of exploring all the emotions songs deliver to the artist, but she composed the music and lyrics and is responsible for the arrangements…it is a stunning achievement!  Let it seep in!!"   5 stars out of 5!  AMAZON / HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWERVINE VOICE 

"...on “Firefly“you’ll hear a singer who has “been there” already… and she paints sonic beauty that makes you want to go right along with her, no matter the cost!" IMPROVIJAZZATION NATION review 2013 

"pure beauty...a disc that has few comparatives...airs not normally found in rock, jazz, or related modes... Stern embraces the timbre of midnight...Haunted Heart enfolds an atmosphere the word 'bittersweet' was invented for….not just 'a showcase for' Ms. Stern's entrancing vocals and depth- encrusted compositions but her very soul as well.   FAME Review 2013

"Suzi Stern transcends the limitations of genre with this subtly compelling, quietly evocative collection of original compositions and imaginative arrangements that prove to be her most ambitious project to date."  AUSTIN CHRONICLE '13

"There is something in Suzi Stern's voice that is contained in all of our voices; it is ageless, timeless...she sings with pure depth and emotion…"  JSTOP 21 review 2013

 "highly recommended for those who love expressive singing but would welcome a change from the jazz standards repertoire. More please, Suzi!! "   JAZZ CAMERA review 2013

"Stern brings her beautiful voice to the fore in service of taking it down a different set of back alleys...it’s clear Stern wants to mark a little territory of her own!"  MIDWEST RECORD review 2013

"Stern's vocals are like the glittery gilding framing the outline of a picture frame. The arrangements have the effect of landscaping the smooth swagger of her beautiful vocals." 5 Stars! SUSAN FRANCIS /YAHOO review 2013

Thank you all for supporting live music!!!  Have a happy, healthy, successful, creatively inspired 2014!!
Much Love,
Suzi


keep scrolling down to see the past blogs! There were concerts and festivals in NYC and Kingston, Houston and Dallas and gracing our Casa Venue: Eddie Gomez, Jay Clayton, Pam York, Rich Perry, Alex Sipiagen, Fred Hamilton, Peggy Stern, Stefan Karlsson, Peggy Stern, Ed Soph, Bruce Saunders to name only a few...

Holiday Greetings!!

I am back in Austin after some very inspiring gigs in NYC and Kingston NY. It was a beautiful experience performing with Harvie S, Peggy Stern, Ingrid Jensen, Sweet Sue Terry, Jay Clayton and a long list of other amazing artists while up north.
Returning to Austin we hosted Eddie Gomez and his trio with Stefan Karlsson and Ed Soph.  It was a stunning night of music.

2013 goes out with these fun upcoming shows...and enjoy some images I'm posting from 2013 events!

Sat. November 23rd
Houston Salon Concert
Suzi Stern sings with Paul English piano and Brannen Nase bass
(this show is sold out)

December 14th at Casa Karen!!
We are so thrilled to be hosting NYC based saxophonist Stan Killian!!
with Bruce Saunders guitar / Mike Porter bass / Kyle Thompson drums
special guests Suzi Stern and George Oldziey (performing Stans Original material)
$25 ticket price with free refreshments!
Must call for reserved seating : (512) 459-9900
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
visit    www.stankillian.com  to read more about this amazing artist and hear some tracks!

Sat. December 21st 
The Suzi Stern Quintet
The Brass House
Suzi Stern with George Oldziey piano / Daniel Dufour drums / John Mills sax and clarinet / Paul Unger bass!
9:00 to 1:00
San Jacinto and 2nd St. downtown Austin

THINK SNOW!!!!!!!
on December 22nd a holiday treat:
"A Child's Christmas in Wales"
A musical reading of the classic Dylan Thomas classic prose
read by Suzi Stern with improvised music played on toys and varied instruments by
woodwind wiz Alex Coke, keyboard master Rich Harney & Bassist Evan Arradondo...
with original compositions by Suzi Stern and Rich Harney.

First Presbyterian Church
8001 Mesa Blvd

Austin, TX

When: Sun, December 22, 2013

3pm

Tickets

$5-$15

• Suzi Stern  singing her festive compositions and narrating the magical tale 
• Alex Coke on sax, flute and various whimsical toys
• Rich Harney  on keyboards and sound effects
• Evan Arradondo  holding it all together on bass

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT THE DYLAN THOMAS EVENT!  I CAN WISH YOU A FESTIVE HOLIDAY SEASON AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN PERSON!!

Images from 2013 highlights!!

Fall line up of great jazz!

I'm back in Austin after a wonderful gig at "Jazz at Kitano" in NYC with Peggy Stern who played her ass off on that beautiful Steinway piano, and Harvie S on bass who is an absolute delight to make music with.  Jay Clayton graced the stage by sitting in on a tune with me and George Oldziey joined the set as well later on.  It was a great evening of music in a great room and I thank everyone who came out the club to hear us!

Next up:
This Friday!!
GATO 6
at: the Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave. Austin Tx.
when: Fri. October 25th
time: 9:30 to 1:30
cover: $5
with Suzi Stern voice / Gato piano and Accordion / Wayne Salzmann drums / Luiz Coutinho percussion / Kris Afflerbaugh bass / Adrian Ruiz trumpet / Dr. John Mills sax and flute

This Sat. Oct. 26th at Casa Karen!!
We will be hosting grammy award winning bassist Eddie Gomez in our home concert series!
The Eddie Gomez Trio
with Stefan Karlsson piano / Ed Soph drums
$40 with free refreshments
must call for tickets (512) 459-9900
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00

Sat. November 23rd
Houston Salon Concert
Suzi Stern sings with Paul English piano and Brannen Nase bass
(this show is sold out)

December 14th at Casa Karen!!
NYC based saxophonist Stan Killian!!
with Bruce Saunders guitar / Mike Porter bass / Kyle Thompson drums
special guests Suzi Stern and George Oldziey (performing Stans Original material)
$25 ticket price with free refreshments!
Must call for reserved seating : (512) 459-9900
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00

Sat. December 21st 
The Suzi Stern Quintet
The Brass House
Suzi Stern with George Oldziey piano / Daniel Dufour drums / John Mills sax and clarinet / Paul Unger bass!
9:00 to 1:00
San Jacinto and 2nd St. downtown Austin

THINK SNOW!!!!!!!
on December 22nd a holiday treat:
"A Child's Christmas in Wales"
A musical reading of the classic Dylan Thomas classic prose
read by Suzi Stern with improvised music played on toys and varied instruments by
woodwind wiz Alex Coke, keyboard master Rich Harney & Bassist Evan Arradondo...
with original compositions by Suzi Stern and Rich Harney.

First Presbyterian Church

8001 Mesa Blvd
Austin, TX

When

Sun, December 22, 2013
3pm

Tickets

$5-$15

Musicians

• Suzi Stern  singing her festive compositions and narrating the magical tale 
• Alex Coke on sax, flute and various whimsical toys
• Rich Harney  on keyboards and sound effects
• Evan Arradondo  holding it all together on bass

Thanks for reading this blog!  Feel free to scroll down and see what wonderful events have happened in the recent past and check out suzistern.com for all the upcoming gigs on the horizon!

My quintet returns to Austin and Eddie Gomez coming up!

This is my last emailing for a while I promise!! (I'm leaving town Sunday and leaving my lap top at home!)

1.) The Suzi Stern Quintet tomorrow Sat. Sept. 28th at the Brass House

2.) Stern vs Stern at the Elephant Room Sunday Oct. 6th

3.) Gato 6 at the Elephant  Fri. Oct. 25th

4.) Eddie Gomez Sat. Oct. 26th

If anything sparks your interest on this list, the details are below!!!

Thank you for supporting jazz in Austin!!
Suzi

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Tomorrow Night!!
Sat. September 28th
The Suzi Stern Quintet
At The Brass House
San Jacinto Street, downtown Austin
9:00 PM  to 1:00 AM
 http://www.brasshouseaustin.com/calendar.html

Here's who's making music with me Sat:
 piano and accordion wiz and my wonderful hubby George Oldziey,  and coming into Austin for the gig, Fort Worth Symphony bassist; the fantastic Paul Unger,  on sax and clarinet the astounding Dr. John Mills,  and on drums Rob Kazenel who plays amazingly and is also extremely funny.

Come join us !!  If you haven't been to the Brass House yet you're in for a treat!

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AND  Looking ahead, CIRCLE THE DATES:

Sunday October 6th
The premier of "They Might Be Related!!"
The Stern, Mikel, Laningham & Stern Quartet!!!
(Stern, Mikel, Laningham & Stern sounds like a law firm, doesn't it??)
at The Elephant Room
9:30 to 1:30
FREE
Peggy Stern piano, Richard Mikel Bass, Scott Laningham drums and Suzi Stern vocals

GATO 6 
(all 7 of us!!)
At the Elephant Room
Friday October 25th
High energy Latin Jazz playing the compositions of Gato Oldziey!!
9:30 to 1:30

Sat. October 26th
The Eddie Gomez Trio
at Casa Karen
6702 Greenhaven 78757
Grammy award winning bassist Eddie Gomez 
with Stefan Karlsson on piano and Ed Soph on drums
this will be a sensational concert and it will sell out fast so call (512) 459-9900 to buy your tickets today! 
Only $40 to hear this legend perform in the intimacy of Casa Karen (which is my home!!)
Complementary drinks and snacks with ticket purchase.


Visit my site to see what we've been up to the past few months in NYC and else where and what's ahead into December!  www.suzistern.com


All the best,

Suzi

R.T.D. to hit all the stations!

Early September will be the nation wide distribution of Romancing the Dark to radio stations around the country! I'm excited about getting the music out to a wider audience. I'm also thrilled that R.T.D. has been submitted for consideration for Grammy nominations in several categories.
This project sounds the way it does sonically because of the amazing artists that played on it. 
George Oldziey, Steve Schwelling, John Mills, Mitch Watkins, Bruce Saunders and of special note, Paul Unger on bass who plays with the Fort Worth Symphony and violinist extraordinaire James Anderson who's emotional, textural playing is threaded throughout the CD. James can be heard with his own remarkable band "Austin Piazzolla Quintet" in concert in and around Austin. 

I'm off to NY to sing at the Wall Street Jazz Festival this weekend, dedicated to the memory of the wonderful jazz pianist Marian McPartland...
I'll be back at the Elephant Room with GATO 6 Friday September 6th!  (9:30 to 1:30  315 Congress)  

Hope to see you soon!

Scroll down for more details:

And...in the next few weeks here's some very cool events coming up in my life of music!
Will you be in NY State the end of August??
If so, come to the "Wall Street Jazz Festival" in Kingston NY. 
On Aug. 31st I'll be singing with Peggy Stern, Sweet Sue Terry, Richard Syracuse, Jay Clayton and many other amazing New York area jazz artists. 
Here's the link with all the info:
http://www.wallstreetjazzfestival.com

Then I return to Austin to play at the Elephant Room on September 6th
with  GATO 6 !!
Come hear this fantastic high energy latin jazz ensemble!  I love singing with these amazing musicians!
Gato piano, John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson trumpet, Wayne Salzmann drums, Mike Longoria percussion, Kris Afflerbaugh bass & Suzi Stern vocals 
The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.
9:30 to 1:30

On Sat. September 21st I am so excited to be hosting
The Rich Harney Group !!
at Casa Karen
Must call for reservations and tickets! (512) 459-9900
c.c. accepted over phone
Tickets are $20 and free refreshments with tickets price
7402 Greenhaven 78757 

On Sat. September 28th
The return of the long lost
Suzi Stern Quintet!!
at The Brass House
2nd and San Jacinto
Austin, Texas 
9:00 to 1:00
Suzi Stern vocals, Paul Unger bass, George Oldziey piano, Rob Kazenel drums
and Dr. John Mills sax

And that's all for August and September!  More to come this fall!!
I'll be back at the beautiful jazz room at the Kitano on Park Ave. in NYC on October 16th with Peggy Stern and Harvie S !  I am really looking forward to that gig!
and 
Eddie Gomez with Stephan Karlsson and Ed Soph will be returning to Casa Karen on October 26th (call now!! (512) 459-9900) this will sell out fast!  Don't miss this chance to hear this extraordinary  jazz legend in the intimacy of Casa Karen!

Thanks for reading all of this!  If you've made it all the way down to this line you are a rock star in my eyes and I love and appreciate you more than you know!

See you around town!

Suzi

my new sounds at:
www.suzistern.com

What's up next!!

I'm not certain that I comprehend WHY it's a good thing to get a mess of thumbs up on your facebook band page...but I hear that if I collect several hundred or even thousands of "likes" on my band page something awesome will happen!! Perhaps a genie will pop out of my lap top screen and give me an all expenses paid tour across the U.S. &  Europe with a sound person running a fantastic sound system (that I don't set up) in acoustically fantastic halls with a band that rehearses and a 5 star vegetarian chef and personal trainer that tours with us!  It could happen...
But one must first consider hitting the little "like" thing-y on facebook....so here's my band page link and I'll let you know what happens!
Click this link,  then click "music" then hit "like" (only if you "like" what you hear of course!)
www.suzistern.com

OK...in the next few weeks here's some very cool events coming up in my life of music!
Will you be in NY State the end of August??
If so, come to the "Wall Street Jazz Festival" in Kingston NY. 
On Aug. 31st I'll be singing with Peggy Stern, Sweet Sue Terry, Richard Syracuse, Jay Clayton and many other amazing New York area jazz artists.
Here's the link with all the info:
http://www.wallstreetjazzfestival.com

Then I return to Austin to play at the Elephant Room on September 6th
with  GATO 6 !!
Come hear this fantastic high energy latin jazz ensemble!  I love singing with these amazing musicians!
Gato piano, John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson trumpet, Wayne Salzmann drums, Mike Longoria percussion, Kris Afflerbaugh bass & Suzi Stern vocals
The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.
9:30 to 1:30

On Sat. September 21st I am so excited to be hosting
The Rich Harney Group !!
at Casa Karen
Must call for reservations and tickets! (512) 459-9900
c.c. accepted over phone
Tickets are $20 and free refreshments with tickets price
7402 Greenhaven 78757

On Sat. September 28th
The return of the long lost
Suzi Stern Quintet!!
at The Brass House
2nd and San Jacinto
Austin, Texas
9:00 to 1:00
Suzi Stern vocals, Paul Unger bass, George Oldziey piano, Rob Kazenel drums
and Dr. John Mills sax

And that's all for August and September!  More to come this fall!!
I'll be back at the beautiful jazz room at the Kitano on Park Ave. in NYC on October 16th with Peggy Stern and Harvie S !  I am really looking forward to that gig!
and
Eddie Gomez with Stephan Karlsson and Ed Soph will be returning to Casa Karen on October 26th (call now!! (512) 459-9900) this will sell out fast!  Don't miss this chance to hear this extraordinary  jazz legend in the intimacy of Casa Karen!

Thanks for reading all of this!  If you've made it all the way down to this line you are a rock star in my eyes and I love and appreciate you more than you know!

See you around town!

Suzi

my new sounds at:
www.suzistern.com

Tonight at Shoal Crossing!

This evening...
Sunday Aug. 11th
The Austin Jazz Society presents:
GATO 6
featuring Suzi Stern
music 5:00 to 9:00
($20 ticket price helping to support the Austin Jazz Society)
The  Najo Jazz Orchestra opens at 5:00 / GATO 6 at 7:00
All the details on the link below!
http://shoalcrossing.com/special-events/austin-jazz-society-at-shoal-crossing

Romancing the Dark CD Release Concert and more!

June 20th is the official release date for my newest CD "ROMANCING THE DARK" 

Whoo Hoo! The CD will finally hit the streets!!

Sat. July 20th 

Join me for the CD Release Party of my original compositions...
"Romancing the Dark"  

at: Casa Karen! 

doors open at 7:30 / show 8:00

Making music with me that night will be: Paul Unger bass, George Oldziey piano & accordion, John Mills sax, clarinet & piano, Steve Schwelling drums & percussion, and violinist extraordinaire James Anderson!

call (512) 459-9900 for reservations and details! (c.c. accepted over phone)

$20 / Free refreshments!
Casa Karen
7402 Greenhaven 78757

I am thrilled to share my work with you and play with these outstanding artists!

Getting to see sax wiz John Mills play piano and clarinet, and Pianist George Oldziey play accordion is worth the price of admission!

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NEXT UP: Pete Rodriguez band at Casa Karen!!
Sat. August 17th
I am so excited to be hosting this wonderful trumpet player and his group at our jazz series!!
$20 / must call for reservations (512) 459-9900
free refreshments with ticket price
along with Pete will be:
Ben Irom piano/ Sam Panky Bass / Daniel Dufour drums
doors open 7:30 / show starts 8:00
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If you're in the NY area late summer: August 31st I will be performing at: 

"The Wall Street Jazz Festival" in Kingston NY !!

with: Peggy Stern, Jay Clayton and an amazing line up of incredible jazz artists!! This will be a great weekend of fine music!  More details soon!

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Fri. September 6th watch for GATO 6 returning to the Elephant Room!! I love singing with this high energy latin/jazz band!!  Our GATO6 release "El Viento" is getting a lot of air play on Miami radio stations and Chicago as well!

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September 21st Rich Harney and his group will be our featured guests at Casa Karen!

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If you're in the NYC area in October...

October 16th 

Suzi Stern at KITANO in NYC!!

with Peggy Stern piano

Harvie S bass

http://www.kitano.com/Jazz-Schedule

http://harvies.com/

http://peggystern.com/

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October 26th THE EDDIE GOMEZ TRIO returns to our Casa Karen Series! 
 I am so thrilled to host these remarkable musicians again at Casa Karen:

October 26th THE EDDIE GOMEZ TRIO returns to our Casa Karen Series! 
This will most certainly sell out so Call now for reservations!! (512) 459-9900
Stefan Karlsson piano and Ed Soph drums with the remarkable Eddie Gomez on bass 
We can't wait!!

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November 16th The Clay Moore Quartet at Casa Karen!!!
Call for reservations: (512) 459-9900

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December 14th  at Casa Karen
From NYC  the wonderful Stan Killian group!!
call (512) 459-9900 for details and tickets
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December finds me traveling to Dallas to perform with Rich Harney, Alex Coke and Buddy Mohamed for the performance of our jazz version of the Dylan Thomas classic:

 "A Childs Christmas in Wales"  More details soon!

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Scroll down in this blog and read more about some very cool gigs that have happened in the recent past!

Thanks for checking out my site and hope to see you at the concerts!

All the Best, 

Suzi

June music and onward...

I had a blast singing with the remarkable Jay Clayton at Casa Karen last Saturday!  The band was amazing as was the audience. The Sunday jazz voice clinic was also a huge success and we hope to bring Jay back to Austin soon.

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LOOKING AHEAD....

A few events I'm excited about down the line...
Friday July 5th
GATO 6 at the Elephant Room!
GATO 6 is: Suzi Stern voice, George Gato Oldziey piano , John Mills sax & flute, Dennis Dotson trumpet, Mike Longoria percussion and Wayne Salzman drums
Come join us for an evening of all original high energy latin jazz!
The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas
9:30 to 1:30
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There have been some snafus in the manufacturing process slowing up delivery and  Bus Biscuit Records apologizes for the long delay in getting this CD out BUT:

June 20th is the official release date for my newest c.d. "ROMANCING THE DARK" 

The CD will finally hit the streets!!

Sat. July 20th 

The CD Release Party for the project of all original compositions :
"Romancing the Dark"  

at: Casa Karen! Joining me will be Paul Unger, George Oldziey, John Mills, Steve Schwelling, James Anderson and many more special guests!
call (512) 459-9900 for reservations and details!
$20 / Free refreshments!
Casa Karen
7402 Greenhaven 78757

I am thrilled to share my work with you and play with these outstanding artists!

****************************

If you're in the NY area late summer: August 31st I will be performing at: 

"The Wall Street Jazz Festival" in Kingston NY !!

with: Peggy Stern, Jay Clayton and an amazing line up of incredible jazz artists!! This will be a great weekend of fine music!  More details soon!

*******************************

September 21st Rich Harney and his group will be our featured guests at Casa Karen!

*****************************

If you're in the NYC area in October...

October 16th 

Suzi Stern at KITANO in NYC!!

with Peggy Stern piano

Harvie S bass

http://www.kitano.com/Jazz-Schedule

http://harvies.com/

http://peggystern.com/

*******************************************************

October 26th THE EDDIE GOMEZ TRIO returns to our Casa Karen Series! 
 I am so thrilled to host these remarkable musicians again at Casa Karen:

October 26th THE EDDIE GOMEZ TRIO returns to our Casa Karen Series! 
This will most certainly sell out so Call now for reservations!! (512) 459-9900
Stefan Karlsson piano and Ed Soph drums with the remarkable Eddie Gomez on bass
We can't wait!!

**************************

November 16th The Clay Moore Quartet at Casa Karen!!!
Call for reservations: (512) 459-9900

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December 14th  at Casa Karen
From NYC  the wonderful Stan Killian group!!
call (512) 459-9900 for details and tickets
****************************** 

December finds me traveling to Dallas to perform with Rich Harney, Alex Coke and Buddy Mohamed for the performance of our jazz version of the Dylan Thomas classic:

 "A Childs Christmas in Wales"  More details soon!

*****************************

Scroll down in this blog and read more about some very cool gigs that have happened in the recent past!

Thanks for checking out my site and hope to see you at the concerts!

All the Best, 

Suzi