Jazz Vespers: Tessa Souter, Boris Kozlov, Pete McCann

About Tessa Souter:

Vocalist Tessa Souter /’su:ter/ is a “beguiling artist who infuses everything she interprets with voluptuous intelligence and keen emotional insight” (KQED Arts). Mentored by jazz legends Mark Murphy—who called her “a true musician”—and NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan, who places her “at the top of my list of great talent,” Souter is acclaimed for her rich voice and fearless, genre-blurring approach. Her albums range from the Flamenco-tinged Listen Love (Nara, 2004), to Picture in Black and White (NOA, 2018), a meditation on her bi-racial heritage, to her most ambitious work yet, Shadows and Silence: The Erik Satie Project. The new release has been hailed as “a once in a decade recording” (Wild Mercury Rhythm), “a work of true brilliance” (UK Jazz News), and earned a 4-star review in Jazzwise. Based in New York City, Souter has graced top venues worldwide, including SF Jazz, the Kennedy Center, and philharmonic halls across Russia.www.tessasouter.com/esp

About Boris Kozlov:

Two-time Grammy Award winning acoustic and electric bassist, composer and arranger, Boris Kozlov has been on New York and international jazz scene for the past 20 years. Currently serving as a Bassist, Arranger and Musical Director for Mingus Big Band, Mingus Dynasty and The Orchestra, as well as leading his own projects, he has also been a first-call bassist for such important jazz acts as Michael Brecker, John Blake, Ray Barretto's New World Spirit, Lew Tabackin, David Kikoski, Alex Sipiagin, Jean-Michel Pilc and many others.

About Pete McCann:

Jazz guitarist Pete McCann has been an integral part of the New York City jazz scene for over 30 years. He recently released Without Question, his seventh recording as a leader. A sought-after sideman from duos to big bands, he has played guitar on over 100 CDs. McCann has performed and/or recorded with Kenny Wheeler, Dave Liebman, Lee Konitz, The Manhattan Transfer, Patti Austin, Brian Blade, Grace Kelly, Bobby Previte, the Mahavishnu Project and the Maria Schneider Orchestra.

Also check out other Music events in New York, Entertainment events in New York, Arts events in New York.