Some of our favorite artists and venues throughout the region . . .
Claudia Burson Trio
Claudia has a unique and instantly recognizable voice. She is a stylist who can
breathe new life into a standard, magically infusing her soulfulness and personality into
the music.
Claudia Burson, piano
Drew Packard, bass
Steve Wilkes, drums
Fayetteville Jazz Collective
The Fayetteville Jazz Collective was founded in 2009 as a professional jazz
orchestra comprised entirely of musicians active in and around the North West
Arkansas area. The FJC seeks to preserve and enhance the big band tradition
through education of young audiences, aspiring musicians, and the general
public.
orchestra comprised entirely of musicians active in and around the North West
Arkansas area. The FJC seeks to preserve and enhance the big band tradition
through education of young audiences, aspiring musicians, and the general
public.
Stan Kessler, Kansas City
http://stantonkessler.com/index.html
Stan has recorded with Karrin Allyson, Max Groove, Musa Nova, Trilogy Big Band,
Kansas City Spirit Orchestra, The Sons of Brasil, and Angela Hagenbach among
others...
Stan has recorded with Karrin Allyson, Max Groove, Musa Nova, Trilogy Big Band,
Kansas City Spirit Orchestra, The Sons of Brasil, and Angela Hagenbach among
others...
Sons of Brazil, Kansas City
In Kansas City, there is a popular jazz group that has performed
every week since their inception in 1991. This would not be so remarkable, as
Kansas City is renowned for its tradition of great jazz since the days of Count
Basie and Charlie Parker. What is remarkable, is that this group of native
Kansas Citians plays nothing but Brazilian jazz, with a flavor and passion one
might think could only be found at a night club in Ipanema or Leblon. The Sons
of Brasil invite you to sample these sounds, which stem from their love and
admiration of “musica bem brasileira.”
every week since their inception in 1991. This would not be so remarkable, as
Kansas City is renowned for its tradition of great jazz since the days of Count
Basie and Charlie Parker. What is remarkable, is that this group of native
Kansas Citians plays nothing but Brazilian jazz, with a flavor and passion one
might think could only be found at a night club in Ipanema or Leblon. The Sons
of Brasil invite you to sample these sounds, which stem from their love and
admiration of “musica bem brasileira.”
Check out Fayetteville photographer and jazz enthusiast Norman Snyder's work.
Norman works almost exclusively in black and white, utilizing both film and digital capture. He has worked diligently for the past three years to capture the local and touring jazz artists in N. W. Arkansas. Norman ’s technique and incredible eye for imagery are on display at www.normsnyderphoto.com