9/1/10 Message from Sara Gazarek
The project I recorded last year with the German group Triosence will be released tomorrow in Europe!

My last blog discusses how the project came to be (for those of you wondering what the heck I'm talking about)...

We left off with me about to travel to Germany for 3 weeks to rehearse, tour and record with Triosence. It was a really wonderful
and interesting experience working with them as a guest artist. A number of songs on the album feature lyrics I wrote, and some of the tunes just needed a few tweaks here and there.

I'm very interested for people to hear the music - it's pretty different from the music we do with my group, but that's what makes it
all the more fun. :)

We'll keep you posted about when it will be making an appearance in the US (hopefully soon!) but in the meantime, here's a cute little video with more info. The CD is called "Where Time Stands Still" on the Sony/BMG label in Europe.

triosence ft. Sara Gazarek from R S on Vimeo.

3/2/10 NW Friends!
Hi friends,
Sara will be back in the North West this week, working in the schools and on stage with the Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival! For those interested in seeing Sara onstage THURSDAY night with the Kennelly Keys All Star Big Band, visit www.friendsoffrankjazzfest.org. The line up this year is fantastic, so we hope to see you there!

2/5/10 Sara is back at the Frank DeMiero Festival in Washington!
Friends! Sara is elated to be joining the amazing line up at the Friends of Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival 2010 in Edmonds, WA. Please join us for this super fun event. Sara will be performing on Thursday March 4th with the Kennelly Keys All Star Big Band!. Check out the below email for more information on how you can save money and who else will be performing that night (and weekend!).

From the Executive Director of the festival:
Dear Friends,

To thank you for your continued support of the Friends of Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival (which takes place March 4, 5 and 6 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts), we invite you to a special ticket pre-sale this Friday and Saturday only! Tickets go on-sale to the public starting Monday.

Call (425) 275-9595 this Friday and Saturday between noon and 3pm and mention that you're a "Friend of Frank" to take advantage of this special offer.

More information is available on our website (www.friendsoffrankjazzfest.org), but here's a sneak-peak at our line-up:
Marc Broussard
James Moody
Jeff Hamilton
Sara Gazarek
Byron Stripling
Atsuko Hashimoto
Graham Dechter
Greta Matassa
Kathleen Grace

Ticket prices are as follows:
V.I.P.
Includes premium seating and entrance to an exclusive meet-the-artist V.I.P. reception immediately following the concert. Wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres served. Proceeds benefit arts education initiatives.
THREE-DAY PASS: $250
Thursday, March 4: $95
Friday, March 5: $95
Saturday, March 6: $100

GENERAL ADMISSION
Festival seating.
THREE-DAY PASS: $95
Thursday, March 4: $35
Friday, March 5: $35
Saturday, March 6: $40

YOUTH
17-years-old and younger. Festival seating.
THREE-DAY PASS: $30
Thursday, Friday or Saturday: $15
17-years-old and younger. Festival seating.

We'll see you March 4, 5 and 6 at the jazz festival! In the meantime, please help us spread the word to your friends, family and colleagues.

Best,

Joe

--
W. Joe DeMiero
Executive Director
The Friends of Frank DeMiero Foundation

8.26.09 Attention Southern California Fans!
Hi friends and fans,
I've been spending the last 6 months of my life diligently working on an amazing project, that I finally get to share with you!

Bernhard Schuler (Triosence) of Cologne, Germany, contacted me almost a year ago about writing lyrics to his original music. We've been collaborating since then, and will be recording a CD on the Sony/BMG label in Europe later this year. But before that happens, we're doing rehearsals and concerts in the Southern California area! This week!

Please come share two evenings of wonderful original music (Bernhard Schuler) and original lyrics (me! Sara Gazarek) - and a collaboration from across the globe.

Featuring:
Sara Gazarek, Voice
Bernhard Schuler, Piano
Matthias Nowak, Bass
Stephan Emig, Drums
Vitaliy Zolotov, Guitar

Friday, August 28th, 2009
Cafe Metropol
Los Angeles, CA
www.cafemetropol.com
8-10pm

Saturday, August 29th, 2009
Barclay Theater
Irvine, CA
www.thebarclay.org
8pm

I can't wait to preview all of the good music we've made, and I hope to see you there!
Sara

7.13.09 READ, WATCH, FOLLOW Sara’s LATEST and GREATEST!
Can’t get enough of Sara Gazarek?
 
Good news…You don’t have to! Now you can check out the latest and greatest of Sara’s music, thoughts and travels on  her website, www.saragazarek.com!
 
READ about life through Sara’s eyes on her BLOG.
WATCH Sara’s live performances and music video in the MEDIA section.
FOLLOW Sara on Twitter and Facebook!
 
For the latest updates and MORE visit www.saragazarek.com!

6.9.09 Sara bridges language, culture and music on August 29!
Mark your calendar for this very special concert!
 
Saturday, August 29, 2009
8:00 PM
The Barclay
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA

European Jazz with an American Accent  Triosence (GER), featuring Sara Gazarek (USA), with special guest Vitaliy Zolotov (UKR)
                                     
Jazz undoubtedly has its deepest roots in America. However, over the years, Europe has embraced and adapted this musical form to develop its own unique voice. The group Triosence, featuring Sara Gazarek, is a result of the fusion of different jazz styles, creating a new take on this musical tradition. With a new album slated for a fall 2010 release (Sony Music Germany), Triosence, featuring Sara Gazarek, aims to bridge language and culture by fusing different aesthetics and styles from the same foundation of jazz into one ambitious collaboration.

By exploring the differences and finding similarities in their respective styles, Triosence  aims to accomplish what is most important in our times — to reach out and find a way to each other.
 
For more information and tickets, please visit: www.thebarclay.org

For the latest news on Sara, always stay tuned to www.saragazarek.com!

2.19.09 Name Your Price For Sara's Concert!!
Dear Friends,

Sara will be performing next Thursday (her bithday!) at the Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival.  And we want you there!  So, here's an incredible deal, just for you. 

For a limited time, we invite you to NAME YOUR PRICE. That's right, you decide how much to pay for tickets to the 33rd annual Friends of Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival:

More information is available here: http://www.friendsoffrankjazzfest.org/

We understand that the state of the economy is unsettling. And yet, your support of this cause is important. That's why we invite you to NAME YOUR PRICE for tickets.

All proceeds of this volunteer-run festival go right back into arts education. This year, we have more than 1,000 students attending from more than 40 schools from Washington, Oregon, and Vancouver, BC. When you buy a ticket, you make it possible for these students to have life-changing experiences. And frankly, every dollar makes a big difference.

So, you decide. But, no matter what you can afford, we want you to attend -- because these concerts are going to be incredible!

Here's the fine print:

1. This Saturday (2/21) and Sunday (2/22) only.
2. Reply to this email (boxoffice@friendsoffrankjazzfest.org) with: a) your first and last name; b) the number of tickets you'd like and to what concert(s); and c) the amount you're willing to pay.
3. You'll receive an email from us confirming your order.
4. Tickets will be ready for you to pick up and pay for at will call.
5. Single general admission and youth tickets only. No VIP or 3-day passes.
6. Your email will be considered a promise to pay. No refunds. No exchanges. All orders are final.

This Saturday and Sunday, NAME YOUR PRICE and help make a difference in the life of a music student!

We'll see you there!

- W. Joe DeMiero