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Recent Gigs of Interest
The Suzi Stern Quartet
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Kitanos
66 Park Ave. @ 38th, NY, NY
212-885-7119
sets at 8:00 & 10:00
Featuring:
Suzi Stern Vocals
Bob Rodriguez piano
Steve Varner bass
Tom Sayek drums
GATO 6 AT THE ELEPHANT ROOM
(3rd & Congress)
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
9:30 - 1:30
Featuring:
Suzi Stern Voice
George Olzdiey piano
Kris Afflerbaugh bass
Wayne Salzmann drums
John Mills sax & flute
Conor Brace Trumpet & Flugel Horn
Thank you for supporting live music in Austin Texas!
ECHOES OF THE HEART
The Creative Opportunity Orchestra performs a tribute to Tina Marsh
When: Friday, September 11, 2009; 7pm
Where: Laguna Gloria Amphitheatre (3809 West 35th St.)
Austin's legendary jazz group, the Creative Opportunity Orchestra (led by interim Artistic Director John Mills), is gathering again after the recent loss of longtime Artistic Director and vocalist Tina Marsh. This concert will be held at the Laguna Gloria Amphitheater, Tina's most beloved performance location.
A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES
December 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin Presents:
An Austin Tradition: Alex Coke, Suzi Stern,Rich Harney and Buddy Mohmed Dylan Thomas' seasonal short story, A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES.
Suzi Stern reads this classic tale in an animated and colorful fashion, with her original music and the music of Rich Harney interwoven throughout the piece. The trio improvises sounds, textures and moods behind the poetry painting a magical picture sure to thrill creative music fans both young and old alike.
Limited Seating so arrive early or catch it simulcast via the web at www.hrc.utexas.edu/webcast.
The Harry Ransom Center is at 21st and Guadelupe this event is a holiday gift and is FREE.
OFF THE EDGE OF THE PAGE: AN EXPLORATION OF MUSIC AND VERSE
Saturday, June 7, 2008
The Off Center (2211 Hidalgo St)
Austin, Texas 4-10 pm
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Suzi Stern sings Verse with 'ReSounding Words'
This set begins with our first exploration into music and verse, led by longtime CO2
member John Mills. Passing the poetic imagination through the prism of new musical
structure, sound, and texture, 'ReSounding Words' will also feature composer Stephen
Barber and the poetry of Kim Christoff, Judith Austin Mills, and Robert Creeley.
'ReSounding Words' will close with a performance by Atash, one of Austin's premier world
music ensembles. Atash's music, led by vocalist Mohammad Firoozi, will be based on the
writing of the great Sufi poet Rumi.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Join the musicians for a light summer dinner provided by Ararat, one of Austin's best
Middle Eastern restaurants. Served alfresco, this lovely 3-course meal (starter, entrée,
and dessert) will please both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Entrees include Mansaf
(slow roasted, spiced lamb) or Sweet Potato Chole (a rich, homestyle chickpea stew).
Only 50 places available so get your seat soon!
8:00 - 10:00 pm
Vocalist Tina Marsh & woodwinds player Alex Coke begin the evening with a free-flowing
set of adventurous settings of music, poetry, visuals and surprise guests. The evening
closes with a performance by special guest artist pianist Diane Moser from NY,
performing her piece Music for the Last Flower, which was commissioned through
CMA/Doris Duke's New Works Program in 2004. This quintet will feature Moser on
piano, and longtime CO2 collaborator from New York bassist Ken Filiano, John Mills,
Brian Allen, Dave Colvin.
e-mail: creop@texas.net or call 512.448.3485 for reservations
SUZI STERN LEADS A JAZZ VOCAL WORKSHOP @ UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Houston, Texas
12:00 - 5:00 pm
Contact Michele Amerson White for more information at: JazzyChele@aol.com
SUZI STERN @ LEGENDS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Suzi Stern with the Great Jazz guitarist Eric Avinger
for directions and more info contact Joe Carmouche at: joe@joecarmouche.net
SUZI STERN QUINTET AT THE ELEPHANT ROOM
(3rd & Congress)
Thursday, March 20, 2008
9:30 - 1:30
Suzi will be singing with Rich Harney on piano, John Mills on Sax, Brannen Temple on drums and John Fremgen on Bass
SUZI STERN QUINTET AT THE ELEPHANT ROOM
(3rd & Congress)
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
9:30 - 1:30
Suzi will be singing with
the incredible Bruce Saunders (New York) on guitar
Kyle Thompson on drums
John Fremgen on bass
Eddy Hobizal on piano
PERFORMING FREEDOM ON LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY
with Sekou Sundiata
Texas Capitol Rotunda
Monday, February 12, 2007
12:00 pm
Sekou Sundiata, "The Declaration of Independence"
George Forgie, "The Gettysburg Address"
Abe Burickson, on Hurricane Katrina
Shirley Thompson, on the question of property
Charlotte Canning, reading from Jane Addams on peace
Suzi Stern & John Fremgen, Coltrane's "Equinox" (Mandela-inspired lyrics by Stern)
Leanne Zacharias, cello interludes
Evan Carton, moderator
Sponsored by: Senator Rodney Ellis and Representative Senfronia Thompson
The Humanities Institute and the College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin
Program Notes: Nationally acclaimed poet Sekou Sundiata is the
2006-07 Cline Visiting Professor in the Humanities at the University
of Texas at Austin. George Forgie is a historian at UT Austin who
specializes in the Civil War. Poet Abe Burickson is a fellow at the
Michener Center for Writers. Shirley Thompson teaches American
Studies and African American Studies at UT Austin. Cellist Leanne
Zacharias is a member of several classical and experimental music
groups, including the Austin Chamber Ensemble. Theater professor
Charlotte Canning conducts research on the Chataqua tradition. Suzi
Stern is a well-known jazz vocalist, lyricist, and teacher based in
Austin. Bassist John Fremgen teaches jazz and bass at UT Austin and
directs the AIME ensemble. Evan Carton directs the Humanities
Institute. Special thanks to Betty Naylor and Judith Rhedin for
helping to arrange this event.
This event is part of Sundiata's The America Project as an Arts,
Humanities, and Civic Dialogue. In Austin the project will culminate
in "the 51st (dream) state," a multimedia performance.
A Child's Christmas in Wales©
based on the masterpiece by Dylan Thomas
 A musical and spoken-word presentation of
the Dylan Thomas classic, performed by:
Suzi Stern: voice, bells
Alex Coke: woodwinds, bells, toys
Rich Harney: keyboards
Chris Maresh: acoustic bass
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.
Hear a live performance of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales©”
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin, 7pm
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