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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Season: Convergence Project
DESCRIPTION:Eugene Uman is the director of the Vermont Jazz Center and performs as a pianist in numerous projects. His annual June concert is a representation of a year’s worth of composing and collaborating with various musicians and an opportunity for him to assemble a dream band that manifests his vision and unites his musical influences. Uman’s energetic playing and writing style is flavored with the Latin rhythms that he has absorbed during his tenure living in Colombia\, where he initiated the jazz studies programs at la Universidad de EAFIT and el Colegio de Música de Medellín. Several of his compositions employ forms and grooves adapted from Colombian music such as cumbia\, pasillo\, puya\, bambuco\, and currulao. They are also strongly influenced by his bebop mentors: Sheila Jordan\, Howard Brofsky\, Mike Longo and Jimmy Heath\, as well as by the sounds of his youth when he played in rock and blues bands. Uman’s compositions draw from a vocabulary of modern jazz\, hard bop\, rock\, soul\, Latin American rhythms and gospel; listeners can expect a “convergence” of the music he loves in a mash-up of styles where groove is king. \nThis presentation of the Convergence Project is the last show of the Vermont Jazz Center’s 2025-26 season.
URL:https://vtjazz.org/calendar/2026-convergence-project/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Music Under the Stars: Vermont Jazz Center Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Gates open at 5:30 pm \nShow starts at 6:30 pm \nDance to the sounds of the VJC Big Band with special guest vocalist Peter Eldridge.  \nIf you snagged a seat at the 2025-2026 Season VJC Big Band Gala last December\, you would have enjoyed the acclaimed vocalist\, pianist\, and composer Peter Eldridge. Eldridge is known for bridging the worlds of jazz and singer-songwriter traditions with ease and emotional depth. A founding member of the Grammy-winning vocal ensemble New York Voices\, Eldridge has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall\, Avery Fisher Hall\, and The Kennedy Center\, and has recorded and toured with legendary artists including Bobby McFerrin\, Michael Brecker\, George Benson\, Paquito D’Rivera\, and Chanticleer. \nLeading the band is director Rob Freeberg. He is a seasoned trumpeter and big band conductor who leads the VJC’s large ensemble with finesse and skill\, drawing on his respect for the jazz legacy\, an unerring ear\, and decades of experience leading his own Big Band in the New York City region. \nMembers of the VJC Big Band include: \nMusic Director: Rob Freeberg\nBand Manager: Sherm Fox\nGuest Vocalist: Peter Eldridge \nSaxophones: Matt Steckler\, Nick Pelton\, altos; Michael Zsoldos\, Bruce Diehl\, tenors; Sherm Fox\, baritone\nTrumpets: Rick Anderson\, Donald Anderson\, Haneef Nelson\, Bunny Saranita\nTrombones: Dave Sporny\, Ben Barnett\, Taylor Hughey\, John Wheeler\nRhythm Section: Eugene Uman\, piano; Wes Brown\, bass; Steve Rice\, drums. \nRecognized as one of Vermont’s Top 10 Summer Events\, Music Under the Stars is a FREE community event. Your donations help cover production costs and keep this event accessible for everyone in the Brattleboro community. \nMORE INFO
URL:https://vtjazz.org/calendar/muts-2026/
LOCATION:Retreat Farm\, 45 Farmhouse Square\, Brattleboro\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:2026 Summer Jazz Vocal Intensive
DESCRIPTION:More Info\nLOCATION: VERMONT JAZZ CENTER \nRegistration is now open. First-time applicants\, please send your audition recordings before registering. \nThe Vermont Jazz Center is excited to announce our Summer Jazz Vocal Intensive with Charenee Wade\, taking place from Thursday evening\, July 23rd\, through Sunday afternoon\, July 26th. \nDesigned and led by internationally acclaimed vocalist and educator Charenee Wade\, this immersive program offers vocalists a supportive and inspiring environment to deepen their artistry\, musicianship\, and confidence as performers. \nThis intensive is intended for singers looking to strengthen their vocal technique\, musical understanding\, and improvisational skills through active\, hands-on learning rooted in Charenee’s extensive teaching and professional experience. \nProgram Features \n\nPre-program Zoom meeting with preparation guidance and listening playlist\nKickoff concert feat. Charenee Wade followed by Q&A\nEar training\nTheory and musicianship classes\nVocal coaching sessions with house rhythm section\nFinal participant presentation with accompaniment\n\nAbout Charenee Wade \nCharenee Wade is an award-winning singer\, arranger\, educator\, and composer from New York City. She has performed at renowned venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center\, The Apollo\, and The Jazz Standard\, and has appeared at major festivals around the world\, including Montreux\, Copenhagen Jazz Festival\, Istanbul Jazz Festival\, Savannah Music Festival\, and the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. \nA highly respected educator\, Charenee currently teaches at the Aaron Copland School of Music\, the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University\, and The Juilliard School. Known for her creativity\, warmth\, and extraordinary vocal artistry\, she has inspired students and audiences across the globe. \nWhether you are an emerging vocalist or an experienced singer looking to grow\, this program offers an engaging and rewarding musical experience. \nLimited space available. \nIf you are a first-time participant in our vocal program\, please contact eugene@vtjazz.org or call 802-254-9088 ext. 3 before registering. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this exciting new summer offering at the Vermont Jazz Center. \nREGISTER
URL:https://vtjazz.org/calendar/summer-vocal-intensive/
CATEGORIES:Concert,Education
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