Columbus Jazz Society
The Columbus Jazz Society welcomes
The Lou Vallee Four
Featuring – Suzanne Swan
Concert and Jam Session
Sunday February 13, 2011 from 6-9 PM
Liberty Theatre, 813 8th Avenue, Columbus Georgia
Tickets: $10
Concert begins at 6:00 ~ Jam session begins at 8:00
No cover charge for musicians who sit in
The Lou Vallee Four featuring Suzanne Swan return to the Columbus Jazz Society.
Suzanne’s jazz vocals–accompanied by pianist Lou Vallee, saxophonist Fred Ezekiel, and drummer Ike Alexander–will make this a special evening. Originally from the beautiful isle of Bermuda, Suzanne is at home with a variety of musical styles: jazz, R&B, blues, pop, reggae, soca, standards, and top 40. Drawing on a wealth of experience as a recording artist, songwriter, actress, and a TV talk show host, she uses her 4 ½ octave range to consistently deliver energetic, passionate performances. Suzanne’s impeccable vocal ability along with her Bermudian charm connects with audiences during each show.
Pianist Lou Vallee has played professionally for more than fifty years. As a bandleader, Lou has opened for a range of acts such as: Dion and the Belmonts, Franki Valley and the Four Seasons. He has performed with the Hagars, the U.S. Army Band, the Eddy Gray Band, the Cavaliers Orchestra, and many more.
Saxophonist Fred Ezekiel is a forty-five-year veteran performer. Fred has performed with a range of musical groups including The Impressions, Jerry Butler, The U. S. Army Band and many more. Fred attended Kentucky State University and the U.S. Navy School of Music.
Drummer Ike Alexander is also a veteran performer of forty-seven years. He is an alumnus of the U. S. Air Force Drum & Bugle Corps. His R&B band Declamation opened for such acts as Earth Wind & Fire, the Commodores, and the O’Jays. Ike is author of the drum instruction method SIKE.
The Columbus Jazz Society’s 2011 Season:
February 13: Lou Vallee 4 featuring Suzanne Swan
March 13: Mara Rosenbloom, piano
April 10: CSU Jazz Ensemble
May 8: Bill Perry, piano
June 12: SOLAR Quintet
July 10: Elevate the Quest
August 14: Tyrone Jackson, piano
September 11: Dallas Smith, woodwinds
October 9: Rusty Taylor, jazz vocalist
November 13: Annie Sellick, jazz vocalist
December 11: Milkshake Mayfield, trumpet and vocals
