Thursday, October 9, 2008 / 7:00 p.m.

Blues Night
Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women

Tickets: $23 in advance or at door. Click here to order online

It's not often that dreams come true.

In the case of the acoustic blues trio, Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women, that's just what happened.

Over the course of nine recordings and thousands of gigs, the group has gone from virtual obscurity to one of the most popular, witty, and just plain satisfying acoustic blues groups on the scene today.

These women tear into their material with passion, dedication, and originality. Every song they cover becomes theirs, and their originals blend seamlessly with their interpretations.

They are indeed the torchbearers for the original classic uppity blues women like Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace and Victoria Spivey.

 The members of Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women are Gaye Adegbalola, Andra Faye, and Ann Rabson.

Get Your Tickets NOW!
CD Exchange, located in Mohnton, is the official box office for Gerald Veasley's Jazz Base.
1: Call CD Exchange at 610-777-2310 to order by phone.
2: Stop by the CD Exchange, 360 E. Wyomissing Avenue, Mohnton, Pa., during regular business hours Tuesday through Saturday.
3: Tickets also are available every Thursday night at Gerald Veasley’s Jazz Base at the Sheraton Reading Hotel.
4: Click here to order online

Thursday, October 16, 2008 / 7:00 p.m.

Honoring Great Drummers of Jazz
Steve Smith's Jazz Legacy
featuring
Walt Weiskoph, tenor/soprano saxes
Andy Fusco, alto sax
Mark Soskin, piano
Baron Browne, bass
with
Steve Smith, drums

Tickets: $23 in advance or at door.
Click here to order online

Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy plays music that is dedicated to honoring the legacy of many of the great jazz drummers such as Art Blakey, "Philly" Joe Jones, Elvin Jones, and Tony Williams.

Jazz Legacy also performs original compositions and arrangements written by the individual band members which gives the band a unique direction.

This powerhouse, swinging jazz quintet is made up of five seasoned musicians -- Andy Fusco (alto sax), Walt Weiskopf (tenor and soprano saxes), Mark Soskin (piano), Baron Browne (bass) and bandleader Steve Smith (drums).

Steve Smith’s resume includes Journey, Steps Ahead, Randy Brecker, Ahmad Jamal, and more than 30 recordings as a leader and co-leader, including 12 with his fusion group Steve Smith and Vital Information.

Steve Smith has been voted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame as well being named one of the Top 25 Drummers of All-Time in a Modern Drummer reader’s poll.

Pianist Mark Soskin, a prolific writer and arranger, has been adding exciting original compositions and arrangements to the book allowing the band to develop its own voice. Mark is a recording artist, bandleader, and a longtime sideman for many renowned jazz artists including Sonny Rollins, Billy Cobham and Herbie Mann.

Tenor and soprano saxophonist Walt Weiskopf is another strong composer and arranger who has added great charts to the band’s repertoire. Walt is also a bandleader and recording artist. His credits include touring and recording with Toshiko Akiyoshi, the Buddy Rich Big Band, and Steely Dan.

Andy Fusco was the lead alto saxophonist of the Buddy Rich Big Band from 1978-1983. He has toured with a number of legendary performers including Gerry Mulligan, Mel Lewis, and Frank Sinatra.

Bassist Baron Browne, one of most versatile and talented bass players on the scene, has toured and recorded with Gary Burton, Billy Cobham, Jean-Luc Ponty, Steps Ahead, and Tom Jones. Baron is also the bass player in Steve Smith’s jazz/fusion group Steve Smith and Vital Information.

Get Your Tickets NOW!
CD Exchange, located in Mohnton, is the official box office for Gerald Veasley's Jazz Base.
1: Call CD Exchange at 610-777-2310 to order by phone.
2: Stop by the CD Exchange, 360 E. Wyomissing Avenue, Mohnton, Pa., during regular business hours Tuesday through Saturday.
3: Tickets also are available every Thursday night at Gerald Veasley’s Jazz Base at the Sheraton Reading Hotel.
4: Click here to order online