Josh Rzepka ’06 Releases Newest Jazz CD

Join Josh and other Oberlin Alumni and Faculty at 8:00 pm on Friday, October 28, 2011 at The Tangier in Akron to celebrate the release of his newest jazz CD, “Into the Night”. The CD features Josh, Andy Hunter ‘02, Jackie Warren ‘90, and Peter Dominguez, Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies, as well as Steve Kortyka and Ron Godale, performing nine original compositions. “Into the Night” was recorded in the brand new recording studio inside the Kohl building this past June.

Tickets are available at the door or in advance. Call The Tangier Box Office at (330) 376-7171. Tickets are $10 or $20 with a CD. CD also available separately for $15.

The Tangier

532 West Market Street

Akron, OH 44302

Organ Yank in Elyria

Organ Yank, an alumni/student ensemble, will be appearing at Moss' Prime Rib & Spaghetti House (Jazz House) in Elyria, on Saturday May 21st at 7:30pm. Opening act will be a group that is now attending Oberlin College.

Organ Yank is composed of Danny Kamins '09 - Woodwinds; Alex Cohen '10 - Guitar/Prepared Guitar; Andrew Lawrence '09 - Keys/Bass Duties; and Jasmine Mottley '13- Drums.

Organ Yank formed in 2007 at Oberlin College. What started off as a conservatory ensemble quickly turned into a campus sensation, playing to packed audiences at both concert halls and parties. Their songs bridge the gap between art and pop music, mixing unrestrained yet precise musical experimentation with melodies in the form of hard-hitting rock, catchy jazz, dirty blues, and highly danceable funk. Comparisons have been made with artists ranging from Parliament to Jimi Hendrix, from Miles Davis to Steely Dan. Drawing on their diverse influences, Organ Yank puts on highly acclaimed live shows that grip audiences with their energy and execution.

Find out more information about Organ Yank by visiting http://www.myspace.com/organyank

Moss' Prime Ribe & Spaghetti House
525 Broad Street
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 322-8611

Tickets are $10.00 each

Michael King Trio at Nighttown

"The trio consisting of Mike King , Alex Frank and Alex Morris, is a pleasure to hear. The members of the trio communicate well with each other, play together with an excellent feeling, and perform a variety of interesting compostions and creative arrangements. They are three very talented young musicians who are a wonderful representation of the high level of talent in the Oberlin Conservatory jazz program."
-Dan Wall, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Oberlin Conservatory

Come hear the Michael King Trio perform Saturday, May 29th at 8pm as they forge headlong into musical life after Oberlin. Celebrating the graduation of two of the founding members (Alex Morris and Alex Frank), the trio will be performing the music they have represented Oberlin with across the United States and in China. This it the culmination of their experiences during their past 4 years in the Oberlin Jazz Studies department, and will be a memorable moment as they say farewell to this chapter of their creative lives.

The venue will be Cleveland's Nighttown, a renowned Jazz Club featuring fine dining and one of the most impressive live music calendars in the state. For more information visit nighttowncleveland.com. Tickets may be obtained by calling 216-795-0550

Nighttown
12387 Cedar Road (top of Cedar Hill)
Cleveland Heights, OH