Breckerville at Collingswood Community Center

Jazz Bridge First Thursday Neighborhood Concerts series in Collingswood, NJ presents Breckerville on Thursday, February 5. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 856-858-8914, 215-517-8337 or visit jazzbridge.org/events/neighborhood-concerts.

Breckerville is a unique jazz quintet dedicated to the music of The Brecker Brothers, trumpeter Randy and late saxophonist Michael. It consists of five, superb, veteran players: Keyboardist Dave Hartl, drummer Vic Stevens, bassist Andy Lalasis, trumpeter Bob Ferguson, and saxophonist Carl Cox. What makes the group unique is that Breckerville celebrates the music of The Brecker Brothers and several of their musical cohorts via the performance of original compositions by Dave Hartl. The arrangements are based on the original compositions of Randy, Michael, The Brecker Brothers Band, vibist Mike Mainieri of Steps Ahead, and other composers from the jazz/rock and fusion era. Formed in 2002, Breckerville continues to push these musical boundaries by embellishing on the complex improvisational, rhythmic, and harmonic writings through live performances. ...

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Jazz Bridge First Thursday Neighborhood Concerts series in Collingswood, NJ presents Breckerville on Thursday, February 5. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 856-858-8914, 215-517-8337 or visit jazzbridge.org/events/neighborhood-concerts.

Breckerville is a unique jazz quintet dedicated to the music of The Brecker Brothers, trumpeter Randy and late saxophonist Michael. It consists of five, superb, veteran players: Keyboardist Dave Hartl, drummer Vic Stevens, bassist Andy Lalasis, trumpeter Bob Ferguson, and saxophonist Carl Cox. What makes the group unique is that Breckerville celebrates the music of The Brecker Brothers and several of their musical cohorts via the performance of original compositions by Dave Hartl. The arrangements are based on the original compositions of Randy, Michael, The Brecker Brothers Band, vibist Mike Mainieri of Steps Ahead, and other composers from the jazz/rock and fusion era. Formed in 2002, Breckerville continues to push these musical boundaries by embellishing on the complex improvisational, rhythmic, and harmonic writings through live performances.

Jazz Bridge, an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to assisting Greater Philadelphia Metro area jazz and blues musicians and vocalists in times of crisis, sponsors these neighborhood concerts throughout the region to keep the sound of Philadelphia alive.

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