The distinguished Arts Across Campus series at SUNY Onondaga Community College presents The Modernistics Trio in an exuberant tribute to George and Ira Gershwin – swinging songs, tap-dance, and instrumental numbers like Slap that Bass, I Got Rhythm, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Love Is Here To Stay, Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off, and Stairway to Paradise. The concert, free and open to the public, will be held in the Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall (formerly Recital Hall, Academic Building II).
The members of The Modernistics Trio have played together for decades, and each of them has toured extensively. ...
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The distinguished Arts Across Campus series at SUNY Onondaga Community College presents The Modernistics Trio in an exuberant tribute to George and Ira Gershwin – swinging songs, tap-dance, and instrumental numbers like Slap that Bass, I Got Rhythm, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Love Is Here To Stay, Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off, and Stairway to Paradise. The concert, free and open to the public, will be held in the Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall (formerly Recital Hall, Academic Building II).
The members of The Modernistics Trio have played together for decades, and each of them has toured extensively.
Ted Powers, vocals, tap-dance, guitar, ukulele, and harmonica, has been entertaining audiences in the U.S. and abroad for over 30 years. His career in jazz, blues and pop includes several years as a solo performer in the south of France and tap dancing in the U.S. with Jimmy “Sir Slyde” Mitchell. Ted has performed with Billy Novick, Ray Santisi, and other notables. Acclaimed for his wide-ranging artistry and his mastery of the Great American Songbook, he performs extensively as a soloist, and with large and small ensembles across the Northeast.
Flutist Peter H. Bloom, praised for “exquisite melody” (JazzImprov) and “infectious brio” (The New York City Jazz Record), has performed in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and is featured on 49 CDs. He has shared the stage with Sheila Jordan, Charles Neville, Jimmy Giuffre, Ricky Ford, Geri Allen, Jaki Byard, and other jazz legends, and is a veteran of the famed Aardvark Jazz Orchestra (52nd season). Bloom’s playing has been called “wonderfully smoky and mysterious” (EarRelevant), “brightly gorgeous” (Gapplegate Music Review), and “a revelation for unforced sweetness and strength” (The Boston Globe).
Bassist Dave Zox has performed with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Artie Shaw Band, Herb Reed and the Platters, Phil Woods, John Abercrombie, Kenny Werner, Garrison Fewell, and other illustrious artists. Dave played for many years with Boston’s legendary Al Vega Trio and with pianist Harvey Diamond. He serves on the faculties of Northeastern University, Phillips Academy in Andover, and the Ipswich Public Schools.
The Modernistics are managed by Americas Musicworks, Rebecca DeLamotte, director, 29 Newbury St, Somerville, MA 02144. 617-776-8778 [email protected]
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