PRESS RELEASE

November 3, 2011   

 

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For Immediate Release
For Immediate Release

Yoshi's San Francisco and Urban Music Presents
Two Amazing Trios - One Show featuring

Russo Alberts Trio
CD Release
"Three Chord Molly"

AND

Sundra Manning Trio
B3 Extraordinaire!

Monday November 28 / 8pm 

  

Yoshi's San Francisco

  

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San Francisco, November 3, 2011 - On Monday, November 28 at Yoshi's San Francisco at 8pm, Urban Music Presents two incredible trios. The Russo Alberts Trio will present their third CD Release "Three Chord Molly" and Sundra Manning Trio will bring the B3 and a soulful spirit to the music!

About Three Chord Molly...
"From the first tune, with its sassy drum figure, insistently grooving bass line and felicitous Cedar Waltonish melody, the Russo Alberts Trio establishes its modus operandi: swing fiercely, listen closely, and invest each note with soul." ~ Andrew Gilbert

About Russo Alberts Trio...
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"Most excuses for wanting out of the trio are centered around "me." There is no russo alberts trio"me" in the trio. That is exactly what makes it stand apart from most contemporary bands. The Bay Area based, Alberts/Russo Trio, is the real deal. As in the profiles of outstanding trios from the past, the trio is their choice and their passion. You will hear the history of this small unit form in tact. They are adventurous harmonic-ally, the melodies are original, they swing, and they are entertaining." ~ Sonny Buxton, KCSM Radio    

Don Russo - Bass 

Don Russo has paid far more than the usual dues in his journey as a Jazz Bassist. Music has always been his life's quest, from his first vocal stage performances at the age of 5 and his first stint in a band as a guitarist at age 10 through his permanent connection with the bass, formed at age 18. His major influences include Percy Heath, Charles Mingus, Scott Lafaro, Ron Carter, and Charlie Haden.

 

Don Alberts - Piano
Don Alberts grew up playing in the San Francisco jazz clubs which exposed him to the challenging music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Bud Powell. Much of this music became his foundation and a style rooted deeply in bebop and the blues. The romantic side of his playing comes from the influence of pianist Bill Evans.

 

Art Lewis - Drums
Born in New Orleans, Art Lewis began his career in San Francisco, where he studied under Philly Joe Jones. He played at many local clubs, including Jimbo's Famous Bop City, which was the major club at the time. He moved to New York in 1968 and played with many of the more prominent modern jazz players at clubs like the Village Vanguard, Slug's, Ali's Alley, The Tin Palace, The Public Theater, Jazz Workshop, and more.

 

About Sundra Manning...

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Sundra Manning is a highly sought after Hammond B3 Player, Pianist, Keyboardist and Producer, respected for her wide ranging musical versatility. She has toured around the world sharing her lovely gift of music; and has received Grammy Nominations and Gospel Academy Awards for her music. She creates music that inspires all. Sundra brings a funky, fresh and gritty approach to the Hammond B3 Organ, Piano and Keyboards that is unique and special.
 
Sundra has played with legendary musical greats such as The Monkees (Peter Tork), Larry Graham, Bobby Womack, Prince, Raphael Saadiq, Rachelle Ferrell, Ledisi, The Roots, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Gill Scott Herron, India Arie, Maceo Parker, Cindy Lauper, Michelle Shocked,  Martin Luther, Mike Phillips, The Braxton Brothers,  J. Spencer, Sheila E, Miguel Migs, Cody Chestnut, Tramaine Hawkins, MC Hammer, Joan Osborne, EnVogue, Walter Hawkins Choir, 5 Blind Boys Of Alabama, James Cleveland, Earnest Pugh, Legally Blynd, Jennifer Holiday, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Marvin Sapp (Commission), and many more.

Sundra has recorded, written and/or produced with Raphael Saadiq, Peobo Bryson, Ledisi, Braxton Brothers, The Roots, Mike Phillips, Will Downing, Wendy Lands, Lalah Hathaway, JW, Maysa, Shelby J., EnVogue, Michael Franti, Miko Marks,  MeShell Ndgeocello, Brenda Vaughn, Michelle Shocked, Martin Luther, LaToya Lucket (Destiny's Child), Pete Escovedo, Paul Jackson, Jr., HBO films, Sony Pictures, Bose Corp, Pottery Barn, PBS, Lane Bryant, William Sonoma, Kohls, Sharper Image, Pottery Barn Kids, Oracle Corp,  KPIX-CBS 5, Warner Pictures, KTVU-Fox 2 and Young & The Restless (CBS Soap Opera).

Sundra is a Graduate of San Francisco State University (B.A., Economics and B.A. Broadcast/Audio Production). She performs, produces and records music and is available for accompaniment, touring, songwriting collaborations, film scoring, vocal production and studio recording / music production.

   

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