The Salt City Jazz Collective

8 Exchange St.,Auburn NY 13021

27 April, 2022

Description

The Salt City Jazz Collective Presented by The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund ALL AGES The Salt City Jazz Collective This 16-piece jazz band is Syracuse area staple that has been performing together for almost 30 years! The Salt City Jazz Collective was formed in 1995 by Syracuse University Jazz professors who enlisted area Jazz musicians/educators to join the new project. An outlet for live performances was found at the Syracuse Suds Factory, now located in Armory Square. We have been performing there on the first Wednesday of every month since 1995 and have established a group of loyal followers. In addition to performing classic big band compositions, the group also performs original compositions by members: Joe Riposo - Jazz professor emeritus at Syracuse University, Steve Brown - Jazz professor emeritus at Ithaca College, Paul Merrill - current Jazz professor at Cornell University, and by leader, since 2014, Angelo Candela. While we perform in the greater Syracuse area, other performance venues extend from Utica to Elmira. The SCJC has also performed and worked with area high schools (Liverpool, Skaneateles, Auburn) to present clinics and concerts as part of promoting jazz education. Musicians: Saxes: Joe Riposo, Cave Frateschi, John Delia, Frank Grosso, Bob Cesari Trumpets: Rob Robson, Jeff Stockham, Paul Merrill, Barry Blumenthal Trombones: Bill Palange, Angelo Candela, Mark Anderson, Jim Lamica Guitar: Steve Brown Piano: Tom Witkowski Bass: Tom Brigandi Drums: Jimmy Johns The Salt City Jazz Collective