Jazz
Submitted by victimofleisure on
Cybernetic jazz ensemble, playing swing, latin, bop, and ballads, with expert assistance from ChordEase, our home-brewed real-time artificial intelligence software. We let the computer sweat the music theory, so we can concentrate on the groove.
Submitted by bassforyourface on
Cover Letter is back for Porchfest 2016! Clarinetist and Saxophonist Michael Sachs and bassist Aaron Darrell are friends from Berklee College of Music, where they both studied. Beyond Berklee, they continued to work together, touring, performing, and recording original music with the chamber-pop-free-jazz trio Matador. After Matador's drummer Jun Young Song moved home to Korea, Michael and Aaron continued to perform as a duo. The pair maintain a musical relationship despite geographical limitations; Michael lives in Brooklyn, and Aaron lives at 78 Pearson Ave. in Somerville. This year, we will be joined by drummer and musician Tom Wandell, a New York native.
Submitted by conorfortin@gma... on
Fusing Rock, Funk, Jazz and beyond, Celebrity Look-Alikes generates a dance-fueled experience, launching the listener into a Psychedelic Soundscape. In a case of mistaken identity, the band members were once mauled by a swarm of enthused movie-star fans. Formed in 2014 in Boston, MA, Celebrity Look-Alikes released their debut EP in 2015. Almost a boy-band, the Look-Alikes really just need more vocal harmonies.
Six to Midnight will be opening up for Celebrity Look-Alikes at 4:00PM. If you like weird garage rock cover bands....then you will like S2M. Six to Midnight is....
Whit Hall - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Pat Manian - Percussion, Vocals
Conor Fortin - Guitar, Vocals
Dave Thomas - Bass
Submitted by smlarkin92 on
5 person jazz combo
Submitted by ENSMB on
Not so much a band, per se, as a musical force of nature. They are a volcanic eruption of amazing sonic and rhythmic fantasmagoria. An eclectic instrumental menagerie that blends a wide range of genres into one unforgettable sound.
Formed from the most talented deadbeats and drifters that could be rounded up, this group of raucous and rambunctious musicians will honk, wail, blow, beat, bounce, scream and serenade their way into your hearts. Playing anything that won’t break from vigorous use; their instrumentation is a unique blend of brass, winds, violin, accordion and an eclectic rhythm section.
Submitted by FableGrazer2016 on
Fable Grazer is a Somerville-based free improv collective. They wield instrumentation that encompasses everything from guitar, synth, trumpet, mandolin and melodica, to radiator (and related plumbing), springs, loose change, broken glass, and pool table (with balls). Their music grows through cause-and-effect, accident and power struggle.
Core members are Marc Drinkwater, Jeff La, Mike McCaw, Bob Moores, Mike Sawicki, Eric Woods and Eric Zinman.
Submitted by wombocombo on
Featuring Somerville's finest jazz quartet, the Wombo Combo are here to provide your ears with righteous tunes and groovy beats. Spanning a vast array of jazz genres, we play most everything from swing/be-bop standards, latin jazz, funky 2nd-line, and much more. The young lineup includes:
-Charles McPherson on Keys
-Andrew McPherson on Trombone/Guitar
-Declan Geoffrion Scannell on Bass
-Tony O'Brien on Drums/Percussion
Please visit our Bandcamp page to listen!
Submitted by minadana on
SCBC Jazz-Gospel Band is the house band of Somerville Community Baptist Church and is led by Mina Cho, director of contemporary music. The band will present various repertoires covering jazz, tango, and world music as well as gospel music, for which Community Gospel Choir will join.
Piano: Mina Cho (Band Leader)
Drums: George Lernis
Bass: Do Young Kim
Violin: Elinor Speirs
Alto Saxophone: Shihai Li
Submitted by sharshofski on
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/funkyprojectile/sets/funkshui">Groovy originals</a> and assorted funk, and (hopefully) some shredding keytar.
Come early enough and Adrian might give you a hug
Submitted by Arlene on
The SHS Jazz Ensemble is an eclectic group of High School students and teachers who perform American Jazz from Big Band to Contemporary. Directed by Charles McLaren, this distinguished group often has special guests from the community sit in as featured soloists. You can find the SHS Jazz Ensemble at local art openings, area schools, and other community events.
