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Katie Thiroux Trio with Justin Kauflin and Matt Witek
Katie Thiroux Trio at Contrapuntal Hall
Katie Thiroux - Bass and Voice
Justin Kauflin - Piano
Matt Witek - Drums
Brimming with bold sound and moment to moment finesse, Katie Thirouxs playing expresses both individualism and reverence to the lineage. Her self-released debut record Introducing Katie Thiroux (2015) earned the bass player, singer and composer Best Debut awards from The Huffington Post, All About Jazz and the 2015 NPR Music Critics Poll. Katies refinement and dynamism as an artist developed as a result of her early exposure to music, receiving violin lessons at age 4 and acoustic bass lessons at age 8. Katie was fortunate to study with John Clayton and began voice lessons with Tierney Sutton at age 12.
Lending contemporary flair to mainstream stylings, Thiroux carries on the hard swinging tradition of such bass masters as Ray Brown and John Clayton, while channeling the buoyant vocal finesse of iconic singers including Anita ODay, Chet Baker and Ella Fitzgerald. Thiroux offers in-the-moment jazz that draws upon the rich history of the music, from swing to bebop and beyond. She weill be joined by:
Justin Kauflin
New York-based jazz pianist, composer and producer, most notably known by his appearance in the award-winning documentary "Keep On Keepin' On" which was based on the mentorship/friendship of Justin and legendary trumpeter, Clark Terry. Through his friendship with Cee Tee, Justin met, and subsequently signed by, Quincy Jones, joining him on a couple world tours, as well as co-produce his second album, "Dedication" which was a DownBeat magazine's Editor's Pick and #1 on JazzWeek Chart. Kauflin currently resides in New York, touring Europe, and working on music for his third album.
Matt Witek
Originally from upstate New York, drummer Matt Witek resides in Los Angeles where he is in demand.Witek, a graduate of Berklee, studied under the tutelage of Grammy award winning drummer, Jeff Hamilton. Witeks drumming has caught the attention of some of todays most prolific musicians and critics alike. All About Jazz wrote, Witek s all class and groove. his time is impeccable, he has his brushwork down, he knows when to open things up. He has toured with Larry Fuller, John Pizzarelli, Justin Kauflin and Ken Peplowski.
SUNDAY, April 23rd at 2:00pm
at the Contrapuntal Performance Hall in Brentwood.
655 N. Bundy Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049
"Genuine artists like this don't come along everyday, so take note."
~All About Jazz
"Shes a deft singer who can weave concise, hip embellishments without tearing apart the original melodic fabric of a song."
~NPR
"Theroux's debut recording shows her deep attachment to swing and the refined manner of her vocal style. She exhibits reverence for the classics and demonstrates a natural ability to pen swing-based melodies."
~AXS
WHEN:
Doors open at 1:30 pm.
Concert will begin at 2:00 pm sharp.
Please allow ample time for street parking prior to the performance.
Reservations in advance are a MUST. We will be unable to promise a seat to anyone who arrives without a reservation.
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LocationContrapuntal Hall (View)
655 N. Bundy Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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