Newton Piano Summit George Russell Jr. and Paul Bloom

Name: Newton Piano Summit George Russell Jr. and Paul Bloom
Start: 2025-03-16T15:00:00-04:00
Location: The Second Church in Newton UCC

Schedule

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Second Church in Newton UCC | West Newton, MA

Paul Bloom : Defies Category - 3pm
Native son Paul Bloom has been an active member of the New York City music scene, playing and recording with artists spanning many musical styles, including Jess Best, Taylor Simone Harvey, iiii, Justin Carter, Alex Graff, Bria Monét, Chandanie, Sedric Perry, Elysse, Jazze Belle, Marcus Machado, Kendra Foster, and JSWISS. Performing at premier venues, the Blue Note, Apollo Theater, Dizzy’s Club, Nublu, Celebrate Brooklyn Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, NYC Winter Jazz Festival, The Bowery Ballroom, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the California Jazz Conservatory.
George Russell Jr. : Fusion of Gospel and Jazz - 4pm
George Russell Jr. is a name that hardly needs an introduction in the region. This year’s performance will make him the Summit’s first three-time performer since moving from the Waban Library. A pianist renowned for his passion, fire, soul, and spirit, he has recently embarked on a sabbatical from his teaching responsibilities to focus on his latest recording project, Reimagined. This album offers a fresh and inspired take on his favorite spirituals and hymns, reflecting his deep musical roots.
This program is supported in part by grants from the Village Bank which has a long tradition of commitment to the Garden City, Advance Auto in Nonantum - providing quality service for everything automotive, Honda Village, and the Newton Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, Newton Community Pride, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Charles River Foundation and private donors.