A gig on Sunday 14th December. The event starts at 20:00.
Oli Rockberger (piano), Michael Janisch (bass), Jordan Perlson (drums)
Most folk know I have a scant regard for performers who profess to sing jazz, many are called; few are able to get the timing, swing and feel of this music: Very different from singer songwriters in the acoustic field, who can create individuality of style and complex wordsmith capabilities that appeals across a broad spectrum.
However, I do have a track record of recognising when someone does get it spot on, and strive to bring them to Bristol, whether established artists such as Norma Winstone and Kate Westbrook or from early stages of their careers, vocalists such as Liane Carroll, Tina May, Stacey Kent and Gwyneth Herbert.
All female you shout.
True, historically there have been not many guys to choose from; and maybe I should have promoted the likes of the very impressive Ian Shaw or Cleveland Watkiss, but I did put on Jamie Cullum at the M Shed in the year he signed his first record deal. If you like Jamie Cullum; this is your bag, but Oli has a more cutting edge approach and even wider style options.
When talent shines through I readily put my own misgivings away:
Oli Rockberger sounds the real deal!!
He straddles the styles of jazz and popular music that Cullum has captured very successfully and has heritage right back to Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.
Having won a scholarship to Berklee Music College in the States, he stayed on and moved to New York where he has gained much success. He's since been back to perform at the London Jazz Festival and the very special Love Supreme Festival. If you like Jamie Cullum; this is your bag, but Oli has a more cutting edge approach and even wider style options
Whether you first discover singer/songwriter & pianist Oli Rockberger through his work as a solo artist, producer/arranger, studio keys sideman, or as 1/3 of acclaimed band/production team Mister Barrington, you will be sure to find a distinctive musical voice running through the rich and varied work he does.
London born NY based Rockberger has appeared live/on recordings alongside Randy Brecker, Levon Helm, Gloria Gaynor, Jesse Harris, John Mayer, Steve Jordan, Chris"Daddy" Dave with Robert Glasper and Derrick Hodge, Nathan East, Jackie De Shannon, Steve Gadd and Les McCann.
'Oli can conjure up echoes of Randy Newman, Todd Rundgren and Peter Gabriel - yet still inhabit a sound world all of his own' Jazzwise (UK)
Entry requirements:
Most folk know I have a scant regard for performers who profess to sing jazz, many are called; few are able to get the timing, swing and feel of this music: Very different from singer songwriters in the acoustic field, who can create individuality of style and complex wordsmith capabilities that appeals across a broad spectrum.
However, I do have a track record of recognising when someone does get it spot on, and strive to bring them to Bristol, whether established artists such as Norma Winstone and Kate Westbrook or from early stages of their careers, vocalists such as Liane Carroll, Tina May, Stacey Kent and Gwyneth Herbert.
All female you shout.
True, historically there have been not many guys to choose from; and maybe I should have promoted the likes of the very impressive Ian Shaw or Cleveland Watkiss, but I did put on Jamie Cullum at the M Shed in the year he signed his first record deal. If you like Jamie Cullum; this is your bag, but Oli has a more cutting edge approach and even wider style options.
When talent shines through I readily put my own misgivings away:
Oli Rockberger sounds the real deal!!
He straddles the styles of jazz and popular music that Cullum has captured very successfully and has heritage right back to Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.
Having won a scholarship to Berklee Music College in the States, he stayed on and moved to New York where he has gained much success. He's since been back to perform at the London Jazz Festival and the very special Love Supreme Festival. If you like Jamie Cullum; this is your bag, but Oli has a more cutting edge approach and even wider style options
Whether you first discover singer/songwriter & pianist Oli Rockberger through his work as a solo artist, producer/arranger, studio keys sideman, or as 1/3 of acclaimed band/production team Mister Barrington, you will be sure to find a distinctive musical voice running through the rich and varied work he does.
London born NY based Rockberger has appeared live/on recordings alongside Randy Brecker, Levon Helm, Gloria Gaynor, Jesse Harris, John Mayer, Steve Jordan, Chris"Daddy" Dave with Robert Glasper and Derrick Hodge, Nathan East, Jackie De Shannon, Steve Gadd and Les McCann.
'Oli can conjure up echoes of Randy Newman, Todd Rundgren and Peter Gabriel - yet still inhabit a sound world all of his own' Jazzwise (UK)
Entry requirements: