Main Line Jazz and Food Festival » Performers

Jeff Bradshaw & Brass Heaven

lauramunich — Sat, 28 May 2011 00:43:45 +0000

You may think you know what a trombone sounds like–you know, that long golden horn with the scintillating slide…the staple of Dixieland jazz and New Orleans rag and high school marching bands…that rarest of soul funk moans and brassy big band beats? You may think you know, but Philly renaissance music man Jeff Bradshaw and Brass Heaven is going to reintroduce it to you!

Highbrid

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:11:19 +0000

With intricate horn lines, soulful grooves and “de-rangements” of music by artists like Nirvana and Metallica, Highbrid brings the best of the Jazz, Jam, Rock and Soul together into a musical fondue. Led by percussionist/composer Michael Cain, the octet employs some of the most talented and versatile up-and-coming musicians in the region. From bebop sensibilities to soaring, almost surrealistic soundscapes, the spectrum of musical possibilities is thoroughly explored. Deep, pensive grooves keep the group grounded and provides an excellent launch-pad for improvisatory lift-off with charts that are both challenging and comfortable. Formed in 2006, Highbrid has performed throughout Philadelphia and its current and past members have been heard with The Roots, Jill Scott, Corrine Bailey Rae, Gerald Veasley, John Swana, Patty Crash, DJ King Britt, Melody Gardot, Subliminal Orphans, Gebah Swaray, Phil Roy, Dr. Ketchup, the Dirk Quinn Band, The Ross Brown Project, Trinadelphia, Amos Lee, Birdie Busch, and many others.

Ellas y Amigos

admin — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:09:15 +0000

Ellas (pronounced “A-Yas”) y Amigos, a funky Caribbean Latin jazz ensemble, has won the hearts of audiences everywhere it has played. Specializing in a sizzling blend of Salsa, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Puerto Rican, Brazilian and Dominican music, their expertise is applying authentic rhythms to beautiful melodies and rich harmonies, creating a unique sound. You’ll feel an irresistable urge to dance and sing along as Ellas y Amigos plays favorite and familiar Latin songs, as well as their own original compositions. Bringing a unique sound to the Latin music they perform, the predominately female band features flute, saxophone, piano, bass, timbales, congas and bongo, with vocals in English and Spanish

Laura Munich

admin — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:05:57 +0000

Photo by Arun Paul

The Philadelphia Inquirer praised Munich’s “mix of soulful, sultry jazz” and called her “a versatile singer who knows the mechanics of music”. Her eclectic repertoire draws on sources as diverse as Chick Corea, Stevie Wonder and Ivan Lins and explores the lyrical traditions of Latin America, Brazil, France and Italy.

Trinidelphia

lauramunich — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:59:25 +0000

Trinidelphia, a four-piece soca/calypso/jazz ensemble, was born out of street jams in Rittenhouse Square in 2005. Since then, the group has expanded to become Philly’s preeminent Caribbean music ensemble. The name itself summarizes the mission of the band: to bring a unique Philadelphia twist to the steel drum music of Trinidad. Members of Trinidelphia have performed at such esteemed venues as Carnegie Hall, the Blue Note and the Kimmel center and have toured the world, backing up stars such as Chaka Kahn, Dionne Warwick, Stanley Clarke, Tina Marie, and Bill Withers.