Artists
Q: What happens when eight in-demand musicians and singers gather together out of a common love for one of the most successful pop/rock groups of all time?
A: Brass Transit – a dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight powerhouse, and the world’s foremost Chicago tribute! An indication of the band’s authenticity and high-level musicianship: Chicago’s current ranks already include one longtime veteran of Brass Transit!
Brass Transit was formed in 2008, its accomplished, award- winning roster intent on paying tribute to the decades-long, multiplatinum songbook of Chicago.
Since 2008, Brass Transit has toured North America steadily, dazzling audiences with flawless performances and spectacular attention to detail. Hits like, Saturday In The Park, 25 or 6 To 4, If You Leave Me Now, Feelin’ Stronger Every Day and You’re The Inspiration have left crowds in awe, inspiring multiple standing ovations and comments like: “Spine-Tingling!” “Brought me back to my youth!” and “Perfect in every detail!”
Brass Transit goes far beyond just replicating the songs; they embody the music. They recently produced their first (self-titled) album, taking songs by other top rock artists from the seventies and recording them with horns in the Chicago style. The result is a fresh approach to some of the greatest hits of the era. They also recently scored their show for full symphony orchestra with original arrangements that are truly spellbinding.
Cathy Rocco
“Think of singer Cathy Rocco as the offspring of Nancy Wilson and Phoebe Snow.” – Blogcritics Magazine
Singing with deep conviction, this Pittsburgh native began performing professionally at age 10 with her sisters. The Rocco Sisters toured and recorded for Sutra records. For the past 10 years, Cathy has focused on singing jazz. She enjoys interpreting a seamless blend of jazz, blues and pop material. On this recording, she is heard to fine effect in a combination of small and large group performances. Rocco packs warmth and power into some well known standards and contemporary pieces. Features piano and arrangements from Kuno Schmid and Tamir Hendelman with Dave Carpenter (bass), Vic Stevens (drums) and Michael Higgins (guitar).
South Jersey Jazz Society’s Jazz @the Point
Celebration of Life and Legacy of the great jazz guitarist Pat Martino
“Our Jazz @the Point 2022 Celebration of Life and Legacy of Pat Martino was a fantastic show and a huge success. There were over 30 performing musicians each with a personal connection to Pat. A special shout out to Joe Donofrio for orchestrating the festival without a hitch! However, none of it would be possible without YOU. It was the fans of Pat, the support of the community, the jazz lovers, your support and donations that made this possible.” – From the South Jersey Jazz Society
There’s a wonderful writeup by Vic Schermer about the festival at AllAboutJazz.com and some fantastic pictures by Frank Scott on JazzGuitarToday.com.
