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Jul 27
2009
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Med Flory and Dave Pell are appearing at the 20th AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival at 6 pm on the Jazz at the Rep Stage. Below is a link to a new interview with Med, follow the link below:
http://www.jazzwax.com/2009/07/interview-med-flory-part-1.html
San Jose saxophonist Kristen Strom has been a mainstay on the Bay Area music scene for nearly two decades, acclaimed for beautifully rendered melodies, exceptional tonality, and accomplished musicianship. In addition to regular performances with her own quintet, Strom has played alongside many well-known artists, including Manhattan Transfer, Gladys Knight, the Temptations, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Heath, Steve Turre, and Jon Faddis. She recently released a highly regarded solo album, Intention, and has recorded and toured the world with several jazz and pop artists.
SAN JOSE native Jessica Johnson has been turning heads and ears with her smooth and soulful brand of jazz infused R&B, earning more praise and awards than most musicians twice her age receive in a lifetime. At 20 years old, what Johnson may lack in professional experience is made up for with a voice as strong and bright as a young Aretha Franklin. Her recently released debut CD, Till It Happens, is a dynamic collection of R&B treasures that span from Stevie Wonder's "You and I" to classics like "Summertime" and "Cry Me a River." With a promising start towards a brilliant career, San Jose's own Jessica Johnson might be one of the next divas of soul. Garrett Wheeler/Metro Newspaper
