Jazz on the Green 2010
Tierney Sutton Band
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Three-time Grammy nominee for Best Vocal Jazz Album, Jazz Week Award for Vocalist of the Year, and consecutive nominations for the Jazz Journalist Association Awards, Tierney Sutton will return with her band to Milwaukee. A Nicolet High School graduate, Tierney has been performing with her band for fifteen years to rave audiences at Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and Jazz at Lincoln Center. They have performed at Jazz Festivals around the world from Monterey to Marciac and Umbria. Dont miss them this summer at Gathering on the Green. Critics agree, this band is at the top of its game because of its musicality, "phenomenal rapport," "the chemistry is palpable," "telepathic give and take," "a serious artist who takes the whole enterprise to another level," "top flight one and all," "total connection," "seamless blend with superlative bandmates," and "an uncanny display of spirit and unity." |
| Willie Pickens
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From the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in Milwaukee, to the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago; Willie Pickens sticks to his Midwestern roots both as a performer and teacher. Said to be Chicago's most in-demand jazz pianist, Willie Pickens has performed with a wide variety of internationally recognized jazz artists. Lately, he's matured as both a soloist and bandleader, letting the space between the notes speak. "Chicago's own Willie Pickens is a true phenomenon.... a truly humble, kind, honest andspiritual person with incredible talent, we here in Chicago are fortunate to have a beautifulsoul such as Willie Pickens to appreciate. " Brad Walseth - Jazz Chicago.net |