Monday, March 9, 2009

Suzi performs at the Temple Jazz Festival


Check out the link below for info. on the upcoming Temple Jazz Festival.

http://www.templejc.edu/dept/music/jazz/whoswho.htm

I'll be performing with an amazing band on Thursday, March 26th.
Joining me will be, John Mills sax, Ben Irom piano, Rob Kazinel drums and Utah Hammrick bass. 

The festival starts at 7:00 p.m. and my group is headlining at 8:30.
Click on the site and scroll down for info. on ticket sales.

I hope to see you there!  It will be an amazing weekend of concerts and jazz clinics with the fantastic Bill Watrous and the incredible Randy Brecker!






Sunday, February 1, 2009

Feb. News

Feb. 14th
The wonderful George Oldziey will be accompanying me at ROMEOS in Austin on Barton Springs Road this Valentines Day.  We play from 7:00 to 10:00.

Feb. 20th and 21st
Mark your calendars and come join us at Cezannes Jazz Club on Montrose Ave. in Houston Texas.
I am joined by Joe LoCascio, David Craig, Sabastian Whittaker and Woody Witt both evenings.
A truly amazing band!

Then I'm off to N.Y for a couple weeks...back in Austin Texas in March to play the Elephant Room with G.A.T.O. 6  on the 12th.  

Thanks for supporting live jazz and for visiting my blog!  More later!
Suzi 



Friday, January 23, 2009

Joe Locascio

Thanks for checking out my Blog...
I have a spelling correction on world class Jazz pianist Joe Locascio's last name!! Sorry about the earlier error Joe! It is indeed spelled Locascio and he will be performing with me at Cezannes in Houston Texas on Feb. 20th and 21st along with Woody Witt, Sebastian Whittaker, and David Craig.

and a giant "thank you" to D.P. for showing me how to Blogg! Thank you Dianna!

Sunday, January 18, 2009

a word about Cezannes in Houston! Check it out!

Houston's home for acoustic jazz. This venue, now in its 17th year, has hosted performances by Randy Brecker, Jimmy Cobb, Eddie Gomez, Joshua Redman, Billy Hart, Tim Hagans, David Liebman, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Tim Armacost, Rick Margitza, Mark Levine and Jason Marsalis among others.
Suzi Stern will be performing on Feb. 20th and 21st 2009.
Address: 4100 Montrose Blvd, Houston, Texas
Phone: 713-522-9621

upcoming gigs 2009

If you have plans to be in Houston Texas the weekend of Feb. 20th and 21st stop by Cezannes on Montrose Ave.to hear some amazing music! Joe Locassio on piano, David Craig bass, Sabastian Whittaker drums, Woody Witt on sax and yours truly, Suzi Stern on vocals! The gig is from 8:30 to midnight.
I will be teaching a jazz vocal clinic on Sat. the 21st from 1:00 to 4:00 at Cezannes as well. Contact Jane Vandevere to learn more about it at: janevandiver@mac.com
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On the 12th of March I will be performing with G.A.T.O. 6 at The Elephant Room in Austin Texas from 9:30 to 1:30 (3rd and Congress)
G.A.T.O.6 is: George Oldziey piano, J.J.Johnson drums, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, John Mills sax
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March 26th come catch my set at the Temple Jazz Festival in Temple Texas with Ben Irom piano, Utah Hammrick bass, John Mills sax and Kyle Thompson drums! Contact Ben for more info. at: irom@templejc.edu
I will also be teaching a jazz vocal clinic that day in Temple...Ben has the info! irom@templejc.edu
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Sunday, February 17, 2008

Childrens Center Gala! Feb. 29, 2008


This month George Oldziey and Suzi Stern will be performing to raise money for the Austin Childrens Center. The event will be on Fri. Feb. 29th '08, at the Austin Country Club 4408 Long Champ Dr. Google Map
Music from 6:30 to 10:30
For more information contact Stacy Erlach at: (512) 452-5077

Saturday, February 16, 2008

The five year gig!


Believe it or not, George Oldziey and I have managed to hold onto a jazz gig for five years straight! This is a minor miracle in the middle of Texas and we're so happy to be celebrating. Come join us this weekend from 9 to 1 and keep Jazz alive in Texas!
The Driskill is located at 6th and Brazos in downtown Austin. We play every Fri. and Sat. night.


Driskill Hotel