Darmon Meader, Diehn Concert April 22
<p> April 22, 2013<br /> Darmon Meader, with the John Toomey Trio<br /> (in conjunction with a five-day residency with Darmon Meader, April 18–22)</p> <p> Recognized in both the jazz vocal and instrumental worlds, Darmon Meader is a highly respected vocalist, arranger and saxophonist. He has achieved international recognition as the founder, musical director, chief arranger, composer, producer, saxophonist and vocalist with New York Voices and, as a member, has released numerous recordings on the GRP, RCA/Victor, Concord and MCGJazz labels. In the fall of 2007, New York Voices released its long-awaited MCGJazz release “A Day Like This,” and in January 2008, Meader released his much-anticipated debut solo CD, “And So Am I.” His solo project is a collection of jazz standards and original works, which reflects his varied interests and skills as a singer, saxophonist, writer and arranger. Although the entire project is steeped in the jazz tradition, the CD includes a wide variety of styles, orchestration approaches and concepts.</p> <p> With New York Voices, Meader has toured internationally, performing at such renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival and Blue Note Jazz Clubs (New York and Japan). In addition, he is increasingly busy as a soloist, sideman, studio musician and composer and is actively involved in music education, working as a clinician and guest artist in high schools as well as universities. He has been the guest conductor for All-State Jazz ensembles in New York, Arizona, Wisconsin, Illinois and New Jersey, and has made artist-in-residence appearances at numerous schools, including Northwestern University, University of Louisville, American River College, Humber College (Canada) and University of Georgia. Meader has also taught at numerous domestic and international music workshops including the Inzigkoven Vocal Jazz Workshop in Germany, various IAJE Teachers’ Training Institutes, the Western Michigan University Vocal Jazz Camp and the Vocal Pop and Jazz Days workshop in the Netherlands.<br /> Tickets: $10 Students, $15 General<br /> Call (757) 683-5305 for tickets or visit <a href="http://oduartstix.com">http://oduartstix.com</a></p>
Posted By: Frederick Bayersdorfer
Date: Wed Apr 17 16:40:58 EDT 2013