Hello, and welcome to the first “official” Berks Jazz Jam blog! This is my first time doing a blog – I’m not even sure what a blog
is just yet, so be patient with me!
We’ve been running the jam sessions at Zeswitz Music for over two years now, and got 2009 off to a great start with guest artist Pete Souders and his terrific band featuring Sid Simmons on piano, Mike Boone on bass, and Leon Jordan, Sr. on the drums. It was very cool starting the new year with some of Philly’s finest!
Guitarist Pete Rogosky joined us for our February jam (on 2/11), with Keith Mohler on bass and John Fundyga on drums. Pete is well know in jazz and rock circles around the Reading area, and has played with just about everybody! He is currently playing guitar for the popular R&B group The Dance Hall Docs, who were recently featured at Gerald Veasley’s Jazz Base in Reading.
Look for music educator Carl Zeplin and company for our jam on March 11, Music In Our Schools month. Carl and his band of educators will help us get ready for the Berks Jazz Fest coming up at the end of the month!
We encourage all musicians, young and old, to join us on the second Wednesday of every month at Zeswitz Music, for our jazz jam sessions. Come out and learn the “old school” way to play jazz – listening to and performing with the pros themselves!
I hope this is just the first of many blogs to come. Keep playing, keep practicing, and keep listening to America’s music – JAZZ !
See you!
Mike
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