Jazz in the Neighborhood Presents: Steve Erquiaga and Frank Martin – Second Show of “Three in a Row”

As part of the new monthly series at the Red Poppy Art House, Jazz in the Neighborhood presents Three in a Row – three concerts highlighting the music of local jazz guitarists. The series will feature Jeffrey Burr Trio on August 9, Steve Erquiaga and Frank Martin on September 13, and John Schott’s Actual Trio on October 11.

Steve Erquiaga and Frank Martin have been musical compadres going back to the 1970s. They first toured and recorded together in 1978 with the John Handy band. The duo setting showcases their amazing communication, spontaneity and sensitivity. Their original compositions and arrangements cover a broad musical spectrum.

Featuring:
Steve Erquiaga – guitar
Frank Martin – piano

More on the Musicians:
Guitarist/composer and Bay Area native, Steve Erquiaga, has performed and recorded with artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, Andy Narell, David Byrne and The Turtle Island String Quartet. His music can be heard in such films as The Firm, Nina Takes a Lover, and Forrest Gump. He is a published author, an international clinician, and a faculty member at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, CA.

Keyboardist Frank Martin is a Bay Area native in demand as a studio player, arranger, producer, composer, and performer. His performance history includes concerts with Sting, John McLaughlin, Al Jarreau, Trilok Gurtu, Flora & Airto, New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Santana, James Taylor, Joe Farrell Quartet, Larry Coryell, Richard Bona Band, and the Narada Michael Walden Band.

More on Jazz in the Neighborhood:
The mission of Jazz in the Neighborhood is to celebrate and invigorate the Bay Area’s rich, musical jazz heritage by creating more opportunities for established local musicians to perform, mentor aspiring players, and share this great American art form with the community. Through collaboration with school music programs and adult big bands, the project enables top-caliber artists to push creative boundaries while helping developing musicians “learn on the bandstand” according to the great jazz tradition. Performances in neighborhood venues not only showcase the wealth of local talent, but also create regular destinations for people to enjoy rich cultural and social experiences where they live.

Admission: $20 advance, $25 at the door, $5 student, sliding scale. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Advance tickets: http://goo.gl/hRi1Ri

Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.

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