(TEANECK, NJ) -- Jazz drummer Chuck McPherson returns to the Puffin Cultural Forum on Friday, February 5 at 7:00pm. He will be joined by pianist Bertha Hope and bassist Leon Dorsey to present Swing-matism, a special program featuring jazz of the 30s, 40s, and 50s.
Swing-matism is named after a composition by pianist and swing bandleader Jay McShann, who famously hired and recorded with a young Charlie Parker. Chuck McPherson has developed Swing-matism to highlight Black American culture of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, “a period when jazz was America’s popular music.”
“It’s is a celebration of swing music,” says McPherson. “I’m just trying to preserve the noble history of the music form.” The trio are themselves a part of jazz history. Chuck McPherson, son of alto saxophonist Charles McPherson, performs regularly with pianist Bertha Hope in the house band of the historic Minton’s club in Harlem. McPherson and bassist Leon Dorsey both played with Lionel Hampton’s big band. This performance will be their debut as a trio ensemble.
The concert will feature the music of Count Basie, Lester Young, and Duke Ellington, among others. The audience can look forward to classics “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” “Until the Real Thing Comes Along,” and “Take the A Train.”
Open to the public, $10 Suggested Donation. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone, 201-836-3499, or email, tix@puffinfoundation.org. The Puffin Cultural Forum is at 20 Puffin Way (off Teaneck Rd.) in Teaneck, NJ. For more information visit, www.puffinculturalforum.org.
The Puffin Cultural Forum is a project of the Puffin Foundation, Ltd. which, through the arts, encourages dialog about issues important to the community. The Puffin Foundation, Ltd. underwrites this and all other Puffin Cultural Forum events and programs in order to make it possible for everyone to attend.
