Mike Stern Performance and Masterclass at PM Woodwind
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PM Woodwind is very happy to welcome, for the second time, world-renowned guitarist Mike Stern and, along with him this time, his quartet featuring saxophonist Bob Franceschini .
One of the great jazz guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has the unique ability to play with the finesse and lyricism of Jim Hall, the driving swing of Wes Montgomery and the turbulent, overdriven attack of Jimi Hendrix. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, Stern revered all three of those guitar immortals, along with such potent blues guitarists as Albert and B.B. King. Aspects of those seminal influences can be heard in his playing on the 18 recordings he has released as a leader or in his acclaimed sideman work for Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, the Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorius, Steps Ahead, David Sanborn, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Joe Henderson and the all-star Four Generations of Miles band.
One of the top guitarists in jazz since his breakthrough days with Miles Davis' celebrated comeback band of the early 1980s, Stern has earned the respect of colleagues and critics alike while also exerting a towering influence on a generation of aspiring players. A guitarist of formidable technique, he continues to awe and inspire six-string aficionados with his seamless blend of bebop facility, scorching rock intensity and uncommon lyricism. As Jon Chappell of Guitar magazine noted, “Stern is not only a magician of the fretboard but a heartfelt and mature composer of great depth.” By combining the legato approach of jazz saxophone greats like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson with a few touches from the rock camp (i.e., distortion and delay pedals along with some urgent string bending, courtesy of his boyhood blues heroes B.B. King and Buddy Guy), Stern has successfully fashioned a singular voice that comfortably occupies both rock and jazz worlds.
Mike will be joined by his quartet from the Jazz Showcase, including Juan Chiavassa on drums, Noem Tanzer on electric bass, and Bob Franceschini on saxophone.
Reservations are not required, but to be guaranteed a seat please call or email for a reservation since seating is limited.
At the request of the artist, this event will not be live streamed. So be sure to come to the event in person!
When: Saturday, October 31 from 2pm - 4pm
Where: PM Woodwind - space next door -
826 Custer Ave. Evanston, IL 60202
Info: PM Woodwind - 847-869-7049
PM Woodwind is easily accessible
by the CTA Redline Main Street stop or the Metra Main Street Station. Street parking is available.
As always, this event is free and open to the public.
Mike and his group will be performing at the Jazz Showcase Oct. 29 - Nov.1. Please check them out!
Visit Mike Stern at: http://www.mikestern.org
Visit us at: pmwoodwind.com
One of the great jazz guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has the unique ability to play with the finesse and lyricism of Jim Hall, the driving swing of Wes Montgomery and the turbulent, overdriven attack of Jimi Hendrix. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, Stern revered all three of those guitar immortals, along with such potent blues guitarists as Albert and B.B. King. Aspects of those seminal influences can be heard in his playing on the 18 recordings he has released as a leader or in his acclaimed sideman work for Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, the Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorius, Steps Ahead, David Sanborn, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Joe Henderson and the all-star Four Generations of Miles band.
One of the top guitarists in jazz since his breakthrough days with Miles Davis' celebrated comeback band of the early 1980s, Stern has earned the respect of colleagues and critics alike while also exerting a towering influence on a generation of aspiring players. A guitarist of formidable technique, he continues to awe and inspire six-string aficionados with his seamless blend of bebop facility, scorching rock intensity and uncommon lyricism. As Jon Chappell of Guitar magazine noted, “Stern is not only a magician of the fretboard but a heartfelt and mature composer of great depth.” By combining the legato approach of jazz saxophone greats like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson with a few touches from the rock camp (i.e., distortion and delay pedals along with some urgent string bending, courtesy of his boyhood blues heroes B.B. King and Buddy Guy), Stern has successfully fashioned a singular voice that comfortably occupies both rock and jazz worlds.
Mike will be joined by his quartet from the Jazz Showcase, including Juan Chiavassa on drums, Noem Tanzer on electric bass, and Bob Franceschini on saxophone.
Reservations are not required, but to be guaranteed a seat please call or email for a reservation since seating is limited.
At the request of the artist, this event will not be live streamed. So be sure to come to the event in person!
When: Saturday, October 31 from 2pm - 4pm
Where: PM Woodwind - space next door -
826 Custer Ave. Evanston, IL 60202
Info: PM Woodwind - 847-869-7049
PM Woodwind is easily accessible
by the CTA Redline Main Street stop or the Metra Main Street Station. Street parking is available.
As always, this event is free and open to the public.
Mike and his group will be performing at the Jazz Showcase Oct. 29 - Nov.1. Please check them out!
Visit Mike Stern at: http://www.mikestern.org
Visit us at: pmwoodwind.com
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