Paul Hofmann Chairman of the Jazz
Department at the Eastman Community Music School and one of the most beloved piano teachers in Rochester, Paul Hofmann is also a gifted composer and interpreter of standards, not to mention one of the finest jazz pianists in upstate New York. (RN) mhrrecords.com
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Rafael Zaldivar When Cuban pianist
Rafael Zaldivar begins a classic like “La Comparsa,” it’s as if he were playing a Chopin nocturne. But as the piece progresses, the rhythms and harmonies grow increasingly complicated, matching the complexity of his improvisations. Over the years Zaldivar has shared the stage with greats like Herbie Hancock and Joe Lovano. (RN) rafaelzaldivarmusic.com Ritmo Seis Ritmo Seis is a local band that
is bound to get even the most no-nonsense jazz fan dancing. The four Gonzalez brothers mix salsa, merengue, and bachata music. Freddy Gonzalez directs the band and plays guitar, Jose plays the bass, Angel plays bongos, and Eddie is the lead singer. (AC) reverbnation.com/ritmoseis
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Shuffle Demons See listing for Saturday,
June 22.
Sneider Brothers New York trumpeter
John Sneider has played with old-school heroes like Max Roach and Clark Terry and contemporary artists like Brad Mehldau and Larry Goldings. His brother, Rochester guitarist extraordinaire Bob Sneider has toured extensively with Chuck Mangione and played with many of the top names in jazz. (RN) Stretch Orchestra They’re long and tall and
swing like a wreckin’ ball. These tall (almost 20 feet when stacked end to end) Canadian stalwarts — multi-instrumentalist Kevin Breit of Norah Jones and Sisters Euclid fame; Matt Brubeck, who, if you don’t recognize that name, perhaps you should take five; and Jesse Stewart — play a loosely brilliant instrumental music that offers frequent fractured detours to keep it lively and weird. (FD) stretchorchestra.com
SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00AM in the Sanctuary SUMMER WORSHIP HOURS July 7-Sept. 1, 10:00AM
Lee Wright, Director of Music Ministry
Soul Stirring Music... Every Sunday!
121 N. Fitzhugh St. Rochester, NY 585.325.4000
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