Diane Taber’s new CD, Serve with Straw, is the edgy side of indie in a hot relationship with 21st century jazz. Diane toured the US and Canada, extensively, as a featured singer. In 2006 she took her first high-dive into songwriting and mid-air knew she was ready to write and sing her own songs. Her music is influenced by our constantly changing world. “Where we go from where we’ve been is what’s exciting and potent,” says Diane, and each new CD is a natural progression of writing and performance. As to the latest album she invites you to, “Jump in, the music’s fine”.
Kevin Scott is an avid composer and performer who brings his considerable instrumental and vocal talents to an impressive array of bands and music projects throughout New England and the East Coast including university and regional theater productions, and the award-winning Sea Tea Improv. As well, he teaches at performing arts schools in and around Hartford, CT.
Charlie Dye is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music performs with such acclaimed musicians as Joel Frahm, Stephen Haynes, Dick Oatts, and composer/conductor Brad Lubman. From classical percussion to Balinese Gamelan, Charlie’s musical range impresses in performance and as a professional instructor, emphasizing groove, form, technique and creative improvisation.
Alfredo Grado Jr. is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and Cambridge College, performed with “Colors of Christmas Concert Tour” featuring Michael McDonald, CeCe Wynans, and Peabo Bryson. He draws on a width and breadth of musical genres performing with such groups as Showtown and New York-based Sons & Heirs. He teaches in the West Hartford, CT Music Dept. and the National Guitar Workshop.
Matt Sargent is Technical Director of Center for 21st Century Music at SUNY Buffalo (Buffalo, NY), and visiting assistant professor of electronic music and sound at Bard College. He frequently collaborates with musicians, choreographers, filmmakers, and visual artists. He founded and co-directed the Hartford Sound Alliance, and co-founded the Hartford New Music Festival.
Guest Artist, Clarissa Markiewicz got her start in choral ensembles and piano. Her professional musical experience has evolved from the early classical work to jazz, rock, and pop vocals. She has performed as lead vocalist throughout New England and in New York City’s Bowery Poetry Club. She is a singer known for her solo work as well as being the voice to deliver a creative punch on accompanying vocals.