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Madeline
Eastman featuring Terell Stafford Saturday, August 1, 8 pm Tickets on sale now! Listen: Madeline Eastman – "Show
Me" Listen: Madeline Eastman – "Pent
Up House" Vocalist Madeline Eastman approaches her music with the same mindset as a jazz instrumentalist. Some singers dwell in the spotlight, delivering studied renditions of classic jazz songs, supported by backing bands of musicians who get perhaps one or two perfunctory solos per set, but Eastman’s concept places much more emphasis on group interaction and exploration. When she takes the stage, she is simply one member of her band; the real magic of her performances comes from the collective interplay and constant thrill of discovery. Her focus on improvisation and spontaneity ensure that no two performances are ever the same. Madeline has been a star of the Bay Area jazz scene for years, while gaining exposure and acclaim both nationally and internationally. Her performance at this year’s Stanford Jazz Festival is an exciting chance to hear her with a dream lineup of musicians, including her long-time pianist Randy Porter, bass phenomenon Larry Grenadier, and renowned drummer Gregory Hutchinson. Special guest Terell Stafford is a trumpeter of amazing range and inventiveness, whose improvisational bravado and dynamic stage presence enliven any performance. “Eastman is a consummate, inventive, endlessly entertaining artist at work.” – Los Angeles Times Supported by Dent Hand. Q&A with Terell Stafford What job would you have if you weren’t
a jazz musician? What’s the strangest experience you’ve
ever had on the bandstand? What’s your favorite food? What’s the last book you’ve read? If you could play with any other musician, living or dead (with
whom you have not played), who would it be and why? What’s your favorite thing about being
a Stanford Jazz Workshop faculty member? What’s your favorite jazz venue? Who is your greatest musical influence? If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have three
recordings with you, what would they be? How much do you practice each week? What hobbies do you have? |