Angela Bingham Trio

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We are thrilled to begin our fall season with Sweet Jazz Vocals on a Sunday Afternoon in Saxapahaw, offered by the fabulous Angela Bingham Trio! Angela will be joined by Scott Sawyer, guitar and Ron Brendle, bass. Expect an afternoon of swinging, creative, bright, surprising and engaging music, as this trio plays jazz from the American songbook and beyond.

doors open at 4:00p for schmoozing with everyone; performance will begin at 4:30p

a suggested offering of $20-$25 will be gratefully received at the gathering

studio events are generally email and word-of-mouth invitation-only.
visit the Say Hey page to receive more info, RSVP, driving and parking directions.

space is limited so PLEASE consider your RSVP a commitment
as it will guarantee you a seat
if life gets in the way and you are not able to attend,
please email or text Alison at 919.928.6886 ASAP!

Angela says “I sing stories, and my medium is jazz. I employ truth-telling in my singing. So when this trio gets together in this kind of intimate setting, the true meaning of the words, the intentions of the songwriters, the heart and soul of all involved are called in to play. And then we really get down and play! Scott’s ever-sensitive and tasty guitar work and Ron’s warm and grounding bass provide the foundation from which I’m able to explore and soar improvisationally through my favorite music – by songwriters from Tin Pan Alley to Joni Mitchell, Duke Ellington and beyond. It’s really special for me to sing with these two masterful gentlemen and I hope people will come out and let the music wash over them for a couple of hours, and get back to feeling ‘the good’ that only comes from live music.”

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Randy Johnston-Scott Sawyer Quartet

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Randy Johnston & Scott Sawyer – guitars
Ron Brendle – bass
Kobie Watkins – drums

Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his generation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top recording artists.

In addition to his recording career, Randy has toured and played with some of the most acclaimed names in jazz, including Lionel Hampton, Houston Person and Etta Jones, Lonnie Smith, and has played for 17 years as a regular member of the Lou Donaldson Quartet. He has traveled the world concertizing, both as a bandleader and side musician, performing at the top clubs and festivals all over the United States, Europe, Japan, Thailand, and South America.

Already recognized the world over for his guitaristic prowess, Randy’s live performances and last two recordings feature him as a vocalist as well, singing his original songs as well as standards and blues standards. His vocals have been favorably compared to those of Ray Charles, and the combination of instrumental and vocal performances make for an extremely varied and entertaining live set. Both his vocal and substantial catalogue of instrumental compositions enjoy frequent airplay, both in the traditional and internet radio formats.

Randy has also taught music at New York University, the Hartt School of Music in Hartford Connecticut, the University of Miami in Coral Gables Florida, and several other major American universities of note, in addition to conducting master classes in such diverse locations as Wales UK and Helsinki Finland.