SUEZENNE FORDHAM CHAMBER JAZZ LA "New Orbit" Series
Sunday November 22nd 2009 at 7:30 PM 818 371 7735 Complimentary Admission
South Pasadena Music Center and Conservatory 1509 Mission Street
The Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA Ensemble will perform a concert featuring Suezenne Fordham, Steinway, Gzeng;Cass Turbin, Drums and Tibetan Style Throat Singing; Charlie Domingo, Contrabass; and Rochelle Coatney, Latin-Jazz Percussion.
Fordham has been producing performing in and presenting these concerts for seven years, thereby preserving the Art of the Chamber Jazz Piano Trio. With the addition of Latin-Jazz percussionist, it became a Quartet. Fordham loves the addition of Rochelle... a very strong player and wonderful presence in concert.
The music is hip, arty,totally unique,Historic Venues, sensual, virtuostic,and informal.
The addition of Tibetan Percussion instruments is great, and the ensemble loves creating unearthly ambiences....Our Muses are Monk ,Bartok, Evans, Rach, Bach and Stockhausen..
See you there! Ample Parking is free.
We are a Jazz-Fusion-Classical Improvisational group, and no two concerts are ever the same.
"The intensity of the concert experience infused with the passion of jazz."
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA "New Orbit Series opens 09-10 series
OPENING OF SERIES 09/10 October 18
Sunday Evening 7:30 PM 818 371 7735
Complimentary Admission
The Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz La Quartet will present their opening of the 09-10 "New Orbits" Concert Series on Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 PM at the South Pasadena Main Library Concert Hall, 1115 El Centro, South Pasadena.
Suezenne Fordham , founder, Producer,Pianist and Leader of SFCJLA has long collaborated with The Littleton Brothhers, Don[Drums, Exotic Percussion]; and Jeff[ Contrabass. Rounding out the Quartet is Latin-Jazz Percussionist Rochelle Coatney. Ensemble plays Tibetan Percussion, for a totally unique sound. The group is acoustic . The sound is easily accessable, Muses being Monk, Messian, evans and Chouchan. It is Classical-Fusion _Jazz... Intimate virtuostic and passionate, at times delving into the Argentine Nuevo Tango as a source of inspiration.
The venues are hip,arty, comfortable and informal.
The group is in it's seventh year, and has a new CD available for sale. Reservations are suggested though admission is free. 818 371 7735.
Sunday Evening 7:30 PM 818 371 7735
Complimentary Admission
The Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz La Quartet will present their opening of the 09-10 "New Orbits" Concert Series on Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 PM at the South Pasadena Main Library Concert Hall, 1115 El Centro, South Pasadena.
Suezenne Fordham , founder, Producer,Pianist and Leader of SFCJLA has long collaborated with The Littleton Brothhers, Don[Drums, Exotic Percussion]; and Jeff[ Contrabass. Rounding out the Quartet is Latin-Jazz Percussionist Rochelle Coatney. Ensemble plays Tibetan Percussion, for a totally unique sound. The group is acoustic . The sound is easily accessable, Muses being Monk, Messian, evans and Chouchan. It is Classical-Fusion _Jazz... Intimate virtuostic and passionate, at times delving into the Argentine Nuevo Tango as a source of inspiration.
The venues are hip,arty, comfortable and informal.
The group is in it's seventh year, and has a new CD available for sale. Reservations are suggested though admission is free. 818 371 7735.
Friday, June 12, 2009
A TOUCH OF FLAMENCO FOR SUEZENNE FORDHAM CHAMBER JAZZ LA QUINTET AT June 28th 09 Concert
Suezenne Fordham will present her unique Quartet SUEZENNE FORDHAM CHAMBER JAZZ LA"New Orbits" series on June 28th at 730PM. They will present two guest Flamenco Dancers, Carola de la Rocha and Patricia Bourdon. It is a fusion of jazz and flamenco inspired my the movie "Calle 54."
Suezenne's regular players are Don Littleton, Drums and Percussion,Jeff Littleton,Contrabass, and Rochelle Coatney,Latin-Jazz percussion
The South Pasadena Music Center and Conservatory of Music is located at 1509 Mission Street.South Pasadena. 818 371 7735
The music is unique, arty,hip beautiful and intimate... and the venue is very historic, with greatl acoustics.
Suezenne's regular players are Don Littleton, Drums and Percussion,Jeff Littleton,Contrabass, and Rochelle Coatney,Latin-Jazz percussion
The South Pasadena Music Center and Conservatory of Music is located at 1509 Mission Street.South Pasadena. 818 371 7735
The music is unique, arty,hip beautiful and intimate... and the venue is very historic, with greatl acoustics.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA "New Orbit" Series "Pas De Deux"
Newly added Concert April 16th Thursday09
Fordham is a Classical-Fusion-Jazz pianist and has Charlie Domingo on Contrabass, ans Rochelle Coatney playing Latin Percussion and Jazz Percussion.
The Music is a fusion of classical music, jazz, bop and the Avant garde. Very unique with a touch od Tibetan percussion instruments. and intensely personal.
Our muses are Bill Evans, Monk, Messian, Bartok and is totally improvised with the highest degree of virtuosity and musicality, and fraught with passionate performance.
Ambience is historic, hip, arty and comfortable, and admission is complimentary
New April Concert of Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA "New Orbit" Series
Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA will present a new ly added concert Thursday, April 1609 at 7-9pm. The performance will be at the Donald Wright Auditorium at the Pasadena Library 285 Walnut in Pasadena.
Fordham is a Classical-Fusion-Jazz pianist and has Charlie Domingo on Contrabass, ans Rochelle Coatney playing Latin Percussion and Jazz Percussion.
The Music is a fusion of classical music, jazz, bop and the Avant garde. Very unique with a touch od Tibetan percussion instruments. and intensely personal.
Our muses are Bill Evans, Monk, Messian, Bartok and is totally improvised with the highest degree of virtuosity and musicality, and fraught with passionate performance.
Ambience is historic, hip, arty and comfortable, and admission is complimentary
Labels: Bartok, Bill Evans, Chamber Music, Charlie Domingo, Historic, Tibetan instruments, virtuoso,Jazz Avant Garde.
New April Concert ofr Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA "New Orbit" Series
Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA will present a new ly added concert Thursday, April 1609 at 7-9pm. The performance will be at the Donald Wright Auditorium at the Pasadena Library 285 Walnut in Pasadena.
Fordham is a Classical-Fusion-Jazz pianist and has Charlie Domingo on Contrabass, ans Rochelle Coatney playing Latin Percussion and Jazz Percussion.
The Music is a fusion of classical music, jazz, bop and the Avant garde. Very unique with a touch od Tibetan percussion instruments. and intensely personal.
Our muses are Bill Evans, Monk, messian, Bartok and is totally improvised with the highest gegree of virtuosity and musicality.
Ambience is historic, hip, arty and comfortable, and admission is complimentary
Fordham is a Classical-Fusion-Jazz pianist and has Charlie Domingo on Contrabass, ans Rochelle Coatney playing Latin Percussion and Jazz Percussion.
The Music is a fusion of classical music, jazz, bop and the Avant garde. Very unique with a touch od Tibetan percussion instruments. and intensely personal.
Our muses are Bill Evans, Monk, messian, Bartok and is totally improvised with the highest gegree of virtuosity and musicality.
Ambience is historic, hip, arty and comfortable, and admission is complimentary
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA "New Orbit" Series "Pas De Deux"
ADDED CONCERT THURSDAY APRIL 16,09
Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA has added another concert on Thursday, April 16th at the Pasadena Library Donald Wrigh Auditorium at 7pm, lasting til 9pm. Admission is complimentary.
The Juilliard Trained Fordham is a Classical-Fusion-Jazz Pianist and her group is highly musical and virtuostic, featuring Contrabassist Charlie Domingo, and Latin Percussionist Rochelle Coatney. There is a batterie of Tibetan Percussion, adding a most interesting dimension to the sound of Acoustic Steinway, Contrabass and Percussion. Don Littleton, Drummer will be appearing pending his return from Italy.
The Venues that Fordham chooses are hip, Historic, Arty, comfortable and lend themselves to the deep appreciation of Chamber Jazz. In Fordham's group, the music is totally acoustic, exept for the slight amplication on the Contrabass.
"I am very happy to bring my group back to the Wright Auditorium, and really love the Ambience and the Beautiful Steinway Concert Grand Pianos!" Fordham exclaimed...
"It is of utmost importance that we present our concerts, especially in these dire times, people really need to be uplifted, and taken out of their problems, and we are happy to present this work of Art."
SFCJLA's Muses are Evans, Monk, Messian, Bartok, Steinway, and splashes of Avant Garde. providigg splashes of tonal colour!
Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA has added another concert on Thursday, April 16th at the Pasadena Library Donald Wrigh Auditorium at 7pm, lasting til 9pm. Admission is complimentary.
The Juilliard Trained Fordham is a Classical-Fusion-Jazz Pianist and her group is highly musical and virtuostic, featuring Contrabassist Charlie Domingo, and Latin Percussionist Rochelle Coatney. There is a batterie of Tibetan Percussion, adding a most interesting dimension to the sound of Acoustic Steinway, Contrabass and Percussion. Don Littleton, Drummer will be appearing pending his return from Italy.
The Venues that Fordham chooses are hip, Historic, Arty, comfortable and lend themselves to the deep appreciation of Chamber Jazz. In Fordham's group, the music is totally acoustic, exept for the slight amplication on the Contrabass.
"I am very happy to bring my group back to the Wright Auditorium, and really love the Ambience and the Beautiful Steinway Concert Grand Pianos!" Fordham exclaimed...
"It is of utmost importance that we present our concerts, especially in these dire times, people really need to be uplifted, and taken out of their problems, and we are happy to present this work of Art."
SFCJLA's Muses are Evans, Monk, Messian, Bartok, Steinway, and splashes of Avant Garde. providigg splashes of tonal colour!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
SUEZENNE FORDHAM ADDS CELLIST KEVAN TORFEH TO SUEZENNE FORDHAM CHAMBER JAZZ LA "NEW ORBIT SERIES
Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA concert on April 26th at the South Pasadena Library Concert hall, will be the first Cello quintet for the group, and will feature new member, Kevan Torfeh, well known LA Cellist. "I have wanted to add cello for many years, Fordham confided. I had always had in mindMaurice Grants who is a Free lance player in LA, but he is a very busy Artist...Then he suggested Kevan, also a very busy LA Player. "
Fordham continued 'Kevan is very well versed in World Music, and we think this will be a dramatic addition."
Don Littleton will return for that performance, also. Don is an icon Jazz drummer internationally known. The Bassist will be beautiful Bassist with bow Charlie"Chasman" Domingo, and of course Beautiful Latin Percussionist-Drummer Rochelle Coatney. Admission is free, but donations gratefully accepted. The concerts are self funded and presented by Suezenne Fordham for the preservation of Chamber Jazz. Fordham, Classical-Fusion Jazz pianist has created a totally new sound with her uncanny vision of the future of her group.
Fordham continued 'Kevan is very well versed in World Music, and we think this will be a dramatic addition."
Don Littleton will return for that performance, also. Don is an icon Jazz drummer internationally known. The Bassist will be beautiful Bassist with bow Charlie"Chasman" Domingo, and of course Beautiful Latin Percussionist-Drummer Rochelle Coatney. Admission is free, but donations gratefully accepted. The concerts are self funded and presented by Suezenne Fordham for the preservation of Chamber Jazz. Fordham, Classical-Fusion Jazz pianist has created a totally new sound with her uncanny vision of the future of her group.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
CONCERTMarch 9th 09
"Pas De Troix"
Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA
Monday, Mar 09 7pm-9pm
SPECIAL Cconcert at the Pas Lib.
Donald Wright Auditorium
285 Walnut
Pasadena, Ca.
A special evening of Chamber Jazz in the tradition of New York Boiteries.
"Pas De Troix"
Suezenne Fordham, Steinway Piano
Charlie Domingo, Contrabass
Rochelle Coatney, Percussion, Latin Percussion
and a few Tibetan instruments
818 371 7735
A delightful evening of Evans,Monk, Stravinsky, Bartok influenced jazz, occasionally tripping the Avant.
Complimentary Admission, casual, Arty, Hip and Terrific Historic Ambience. Brilliant Virtuosity... Will take you away to another plane and stir your psyche!
A totally nique Jazz experience, all acoustic!
"
Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA
Monday, Mar 09 7pm-9pm
SPECIAL Cconcert at the Pas Lib.
Donald Wright Auditorium
285 Walnut
Pasadena, Ca.
A special evening of Chamber Jazz in the tradition of New York Boiteries.
"Pas De Troix"
Suezenne Fordham, Steinway Piano
Charlie Domingo, Contrabass
Rochelle Coatney, Percussion, Latin Percussion
and a few Tibetan instruments
818 371 7735
A delightful evening of Evans,Monk, Stravinsky, Bartok influenced jazz, occasionally tripping the Avant.
Complimentary Admission, casual, Arty, Hip and Terrific Historic Ambience. Brilliant Virtuosity... Will take you away to another plane and stir your psyche!
A totally nique Jazz experience, all acoustic!
"
Saturday, February 7, 2009
UPCOMING CONCERT SUEZENNE FORDHAM CHAMBER JAZZ LA
@The next concert of the Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA group is"The Art of the Chamber Jazz Piano Trio" featuring Suezenne Fordham, Steinway Concert Grand, Charlie Domingo, Contrabass, and Cassidy Turbin, Drums and Percussion...special guest is Rochelle Coatney Latin Percussionist....
@Sunday Feb 15 730 PM-10 PM
South Pasadena Library ConcertHall
1115 El Centro
South Pasadena, Ca.
@The MARCH 1 concert at South Pasadena Library is CANCELLED, but we are presenting a very special concert on March 9th at the Pasadena Library's Donald Wright Auditorium at 7PM..."Les Grande Duo De Jazz."with Suezenne Fordham, Pianist, and Charlie Domingo, Contrabass. There will be a few Tibetan instruments in the ensemble...
Both concerts re free, but donations are happily accepted to help defray the costs of the presentations.
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@Sunday Feb 15 730 PM-10 PM
South Pasadena Library ConcertHall
1115 El Centro
South Pasadena, Ca.
@The MARCH 1 concert at South Pasadena Library is CANCELLED, but we are presenting a very special concert on March 9th at the Pasadena Library's Donald Wright Auditorium at 7PM..."Les Grande Duo De Jazz."with Suezenne Fordham, Pianist, and Charlie Domingo, Contrabass. There will be a few Tibetan instruments in the ensemble...
Both concerts re free, but donations are happily accepted to help defray the costs of the presentations.
l
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