The Vermont Jazz Center is an internationally recognized institution that provides jazz education, programming and outreach. Currently in its 36th year, it was founded by the legendary guitarist, Attila Zoller and is now run by pianist, Eugene Uman.
The VJC features a summer jazz workshop, teacher training programs, a monthly concert series, Wednesday night jam sessions, and frequent collaborations with area schools, arts organizations and businesses.
JAZZ CLASSES & ENSEMBLES
Beginning September 26, 2011
- Ensembles
- Intergenerational Bebop
- Latin Jazz
- Youth Ensemble
- Gospel Choir with Moonlight Davis
- Ear Training for Everyone
- Saxophone Master-Class/Ensemble
Find out more about our Year-round programs...
SUMMER JAZZ WORKSHOP
August 5th - 11th, 2012
- Internationally recognized faculty
- Focus on improvisation
- Master-classes, small ensembles, nightly jam sessions
- Intergenerational program, students from around the world
Find out more about our Summer Jazz Workshop and Teacher Training Workshop...
Brattleboro, VT - Acclaimed Western Massachusetts singer Sarah Elizabeth Charles brings her voice home, appearing as part of the New York City-based jazz quintet, Manner Effect, in a concert at the Vermont Jazz Center. On Saturday, February 4 at 8:00 pm, she performs with Caleb Curtis on saxophone, Logan Thomas on piano, PJ Roberts on bass, and Josh Davis on drums--all adventurous, talented and diverse young musicians dedicated to presenting original compositions and arrangements.
Sarah is not new to the Vermont Jazz Center. After participating in the Summer Workshops, she also performed on several occasions with the Vermont Jazz Center Big Band and was honored to perform in the 2011 Vermont Jazz Center Tribute to Sheila Jordan and Jay Clayton.
Manner Effect was born in 2009. After meeting on the NYC jazz scene, the fledgling band members united around a shared musical vision expressed in a dramatic editing and sculpting process for each song and a common desire to keep things "fresh and funky." Weekly performances in Times Square allowed them to perfect a unique repertoire, an original blend of a wide variety of styles including jazz, R&B and pop. The result is documented in their debut CD/DVD, Abundance, to be released in the spring of this year.
"There is no band leader in our group," says Charles. "No one person is doing the writing and telling us what to play. We're doing our own writing and arrangements in a band way. Our idea is not necessarily centered on vocals... because the voice is being used differently. I improvise and enjoy scatting, and because of that, it allows us to have arrangements without lyrics."
The individual members of Manner Effect have received many accolades. They have won international jazz competitions and Downbeat Magazine music awards. Their talents as instrumentalists and composers have brought them to esteemed national programs including the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program, Jazz Aspen Snowmass Academy, and the Fred Hersch's Solo, Duo, Trio Workshop at Carnegie Hall.
Tickets for the concert are $10 general admission.
For more information and samples from Manner Effect's Abundance: www.mannereffect.com
