Travis Wesley Trio at Cijs Monthly Concert Series at Landmark Recreation Center

Travis Wesley has established himself as an innovator of carving out new avenues for jazz in his new CD Cycle by Three. His repertoire and original compositions open doors to experimentation through cohesive conversation that is endlessly leading forward with continuous exchanges that capture the melodic thought process of this igniting force. “Wesley’s technique leaves the listener open to new musical horizons that not only astound his audiences but teaches them what real jazz is” says Jaijai Jackson, of The Jazz Network Worldwide. His trio consists of Toby Curtright on acoustic bass and Tom Marko on drums. Together they have challenged the status quo, creating a reputation as “a force to be reckoned with in jazz”. ...

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Travis Wesley has established himself as an innovator of carving out new avenues for jazz in his new CD Cycle by Three. His repertoire and original compositions open doors to experimentation through cohesive conversation that is endlessly leading forward with continuous exchanges that capture the melodic thought process of this igniting force. “Wesley’s technique leaves the listener open to new musical horizons that not only astound his audiences but teaches them what real jazz is” says Jaijai Jackson, of The Jazz Network Worldwide. His trio consists of Toby Curtright on acoustic bass and Tom Marko on drums. Together they have challenged the status quo, creating a reputation as “a force to be reckoned with in jazz”.

Wesley was originally influenced with formal training, playing the likes of Chopin, Bach, Bartok and Mozart, with much emphasis on the traditional piano repertoire. Soon after, he was introduced to swing, ragtime, boogie-woogie, which led him into the exploration of other eras of jazz. While attending Berklee College of Music, Travis worked as a professional musician. He later relocated to Central Illinois, where he has received a Bachelors degree in music and jazz studies and a Masters degree from Eastern Illinois University. Travis is also completing his doctorate degree in jazz piano performance from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, with a minor in musicology. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Music at Heartland Community College in Normal, IL, and an active clinician, musicologist and music journalist. He also maintains a large private piano studio in Bloomington, IL.

Please Visit: Website: www.traviswesleyjazz.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/TWH1978
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The Central Illinois Jazz Society (CIJS) House Band will play during the first set, under the leadership of Larry Harms. The CIJS House Band features outstanding jazz musicians from the area. They will entertain you with a mixture of jazz styles. For more information call 692-5330 or visit www.cijs.org or www.peoriajazz.com. For more information about our location, visit www.landmarkrec.com. Food and beverages are available for purchase at this live jazz program.
Admission: $5.00 Members $7.00 Non-Members Students are free

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