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A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES WINS A SILVER ADDY AWARD!!

Austin Jazz musicians Alex Coke and Suzi Stern's latest cd, A Child's Christmas in Wales (Aardvark Records), won a Silver Addy Award at last Friday night's Addy ceremonies in the Packaging category. It now advances to the District competition and, if it wins there, the National. The unique, pop-up art packaging was produced by Marla Camp at Impact Productions with artists Steve Stratakos (pop-up illustration) and Steve Wiswell (pop-up design).

For more information contact:
alexcoke@mac.com
suzistern@austin.rr.com
barry@aardvarkrecords.com

What's an Addy?
"The ADDYs are the nation's largest and most inclusive creative competition in the Advertising industry with more than 50,000 entries. Austin winners move on to regional and national competition." Check out the official ADDY website at www.austinaddys.com

"A Child's Christmas In Wales" on Aardvark records featuring Suzi Stern, Rich Harney, Chris Maresh and Alex Coke, is based on the masterpiece by Dylan Thomas, with original compositions by Suzi Stern and improvised music through out the poem.

It's now available at record stores, cdbaby.com, amazon.com as well as some Austin area toy stores. This has been an exciting project and is in a beautiful, pop-up award winning package. Pictures of the package are at http://www.aardvarkrecords.com

Dec. 6, 7, 18, 2006 - A Child's Christmas in Wales^©

This sparkling work presents a reading of the timeless Christmas tale enhanced with sound effects, improvised jazz and three original songs sung by jazz vocalist Suzi Stern. Live performance dates include: Dec. 6th, 7th, and 18th.

Nov. 10, 2006 - Welcome to Jazz at St. James 2006

A concert that features the smooth jazz style of the Tom Braxton Quartet and the 'straight ahead' jazz of the Sebastian Whittaker Trio. Joining the Tom Braxton Quartet will be Suzi Stern, the sultry and sassy vocalist.

Nov. 12, 2006 - A Night of Music and Remembrance

The Horacio Rodriguez Memorial Concert will pay homage to this incredible musical force with performances by some of Austin’s best musicians. All proceeds will benefit the Jazz Foundation of America – Jazz Musician Emergency Fund.

Fourth Annual Trinity Jazz Festival

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The fourth annual Houston Trinity jazz festival was a huge success! The Suzi Stern Quintet opened for Sax legend Bud Shank. The entire evening was a beautiful mix of music. Suzi's band (Eddy Hobizal - piano, Sebastian Whittaker - drums, David Craig- bass, Dennis Dotson - trumpet) played a high-energy set and warmed up the stage for the wonderful Bud Shank. The festival reported that this was the first time an opening act at Trinity has received a standing ovation.

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For more info: http://www.trinityjazzfest.net

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Suzi Stern Collaborates with CASA Travis County in Benefit for Children

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CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate, and is an organization that provides an activist for the welfare of each child who enters its arena.

Suzi participated as part of a benefit concert lending her voice so that abused and abandoned children who are shuffled through the court system, might, in fact, also have a voice.

"Her voice drenches you, evoking a feeling of bubbling tears inside your heart."

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May 23, 2004 - American-Statesman profiles Suzi!!

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April 23, 2004 - Austin Chronicle

Phases and Stages!

One of Austin's quiet little musical secrets is the Jazz Pharohs, a group for whom the Ellington adage "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" is their stock and trade. Led by clarinetist and vocalist . . . Click here for the full article online!

February 23, 2004:

Houston, TX - The February jazz vocal clinic that Suzi taught, at The University of Houston was a big success. Participants did brave and fun a cappella exercises with each other taking chances improvising off of each other and creating some pretty amazing spontaneous compositions. The second half of the day was devoted to working with each singer individually as they experienced performing with one of Houstons' finest jazz ensembles. They had Ken Ward on piano, David Craig on bass and Sebastian Whitaker on drums for the most supportive and inspiring accompaniment! Everyone seemed to leave the workshop smiling.

The performances at Cezannes' Jazz Cub in Houston were also a highlight of Suzi's February gigs. Stern had Ken Ward piano, David Craig bass, Dennis Dotson trumpet. and Sebastian Whitaker drums with her, playing to a warm and full house of jazz enthusiasts. The band was really smokin' and the weekend there caused quite a buzz.

"Lament" - The Latest Release by Suzi Stern

Aardvark Records presents "Lament", the latest release by Suzi Stern. "Lament" is the product of a two year collaboration between pianist/composer Terry Bowness and Stern. They are joined by Chris Maresh on bass, Mike Koenning on drums and Mitch Watkins on guitar.

"Lament" is a warm and evocative collection of songs from the heart. This CD is a beautiful painting as a whole. The players create a magical connection that is unmistakable in the listening.

This work is comprised of all original and unusual arrangements with several original compositions by Suzi and Terry.

This CD evokes a warm and profoundly personal feeling and creates a mood as a whole that will hit the heart in the most honest and personal way . . . it is simply beautiful music.

"Lament" can be purchased at the following links:

cdbaby.com

Amazon.com

Waterloo Records

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