We’re Back!!! Our second evening at Blue Tavern will be full of new musical adventures from the minds of some of Tallahassee’s most brilliant players. Jazz, Blues, Bossa Nova, and anything else we can dream up is definitely on the menu…
Sasha Tuck recently relocated to Tallahassee from the Tampa Bay Area, where she was a respected figure on the thriving jazz scene and taught Contemporary Voice at St. Petersburg College’s Music Industry/Recording Arts program (MIRA) for ten years. Her brilliant vocal artistry has garnered acclaim from her peers, including from top-tier musicians like St. Pete drummer Dave Hamar. “Sasha exudes freedom and adventure when she performs,” says Hamar. “She always brings fresh ideas for any ... view more »
Sasha Tuck recently relocated to Tallahassee from the Tampa Bay Area, where she was a respected figure on the thriving jazz scene and taught Contemporary Voice at St. Petersburg College’s Music Industry/Recording Arts program (MIRA) for ten years. Her brilliant vocal artistry has garnered acclaim from her peers, including from top-tier musicians like St. Pete drummer Dave Hamar. “Sasha exudes freedom and adventure when she performs,” says Hamar. “She always brings fresh ideas for any musical situation.”
Christopher “Seep” Seepersaud is a versatile guitarist specializing in jazz and popular styles. His uncommon experience in Indian Classical Music as well as Gospel has made him an unique force both as a player and teacher. “Seep” is the owner and director of Seepersaud Studios, one of Tallahassee’s top music schools.
Brian Hall is a bassist and composer with a deep knowledge of and passion for diverse styles of music spanning jazz, classical, and world musics. His active performing and touring calendar sees him collaborating with international artists and regional symphonies. As Associate Professor of Music at Florida A&M University since 2014, he brings his wealth of knowledge and performance experience to his teaching practice. Mr. Hall holds an MM in Jazz Studies from Florida State University and a BM in Jazz Studies from Georgia State University. Based in Tallahassee, FL, Mr. Hall has toured as a performer and educator up and down the East Coast for over 25 years and played with other renowned artists, including Nat Adderley Jr., Marcus Printup, Charles Davis, Longineu Parsons, Michael Bakan, Carmen Bradford, Scotty Barnhart, and Winard Harper.
Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer Paddy League brings a lifetime of experience living and traveling throughout the US, Brazil, and Greece to his interpretations of standards and original music alike. He performs on guitar, drums, percussion, and accordion throughout the Americas and Europe, sings in five languages, and has been featured on numerous recordings. Paddy also teaches Musicology at Florida State University and is Director of the Center for Music of the Americas.
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