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| Title: | Central Illinois Jazz Society |
| Description: | The Central Illinois
Jazz Society
Serving Central Illinois Since 1978
Presents
CIJS House Band
6:00 p.m.
Stephanie Aaron
7:15 p.m.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
The Starting Gate Banquet Room, located in Landmark Recreation Center
3225 N. Dries Lane, Peoria
(Parking is available in Landmark lot and across Dries Lane)
Stephanie Aaron is a Peoria native who for the last several years has been living in Chicago and honing her jazz chops, holding steady gigs at clubs and hotels such as Jilly's on Rush Street, the Drake Hotel, Stetson's Chophouse, and Andy's Jazz Club. A performer for most of her life, Stephanie has an acting degree from Bradley University and has participated in dozens of musicals and plays on Central Illinois stages. During a long stint in the radio industry as an on-air personality and host, Stephanie teamed up with Larry Harms on piano and began singing jazz. The duo grew into a trio which held a regular Friday night spot at Martini's on Water Street for years - and then reshaped itself into That Marvelous Quartet, with the addition of Tom Marko on drums and Trefan Owen on guitar. Stephanie and Larry also enjoyed playing with various other personnel throughout this time period, including Kevin Hart, Manny Lopez, Joe Metzka, Billy Cook, Mike Nellas, and many other great area musicians. Stephanie returns often to downstate Illinois to perform with Larry - some of their favorite gigs are Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center, the Rhythm Kitchen in Peoria, and Swinger's Grill in Bloomington - along with special appearances for concerts, fundraisers, and private parties. She is very pleased to be playing for the Jazz Society with Larry Harms, Cory Flanigan on drums, and Tim Brickner on bass.
Stephanie's latest project is a CD entitled “The Song of the Lark” which was recorded with the cream of Chicago musicians, including Grammy-nominated bassist Clark Sommers and Dan Nicholson on saxophone. The CD is mainly a collection of standards, although there are a couple of surprises mixed in as well. Beautifully produced and boasting some amazing arrangements, “The Song of the Lark” is a sweet little gem.
The Central Illinois Jazz Society (CIJS) House Band will play during the first set, under the leadership of Larry Harms. The CIJS House Band features outstanding jazz musicians from the area. They will entertain you with a mixture of jazz styles. For more information call 692-5330 or visit www.peoriajazz.com. For more information about our location, visit www.landmarkrec.com. Food and beverages are available for purchase at this live jazz program.
Admission: $5.00 Members $7.00 Non-Members Students are free
The Central Illinois Jazz Society
is a non-profit organization that is open to anyone who enjoys jazz. You do not have to be a musician to be a member or to attend our programs. Please consider joining the Central Illinois Jazz Society and supporting live jazz. |
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