Jazz Live 88.3 hosted a sold-out event featuring the Ben Schachter Quintet on March 12 in the Saville Theatre.
The quintet presented saxophonist Ben Schachter, iconic pianist Mike Wofford, Philadelphia drummer Matt Scarano and New York bassist Leon Boykins. Most of the group’s music was associated with the two legendary jazz musicians Coltrane and Monk and was also influenced by the rhythms of 1957.
Schachter opened the show with an exceptional arrangement, followed by Wofford’s piano nocturne, Boykins’ bass and Scarano’s drum composition. Each member had passion, energy and a unique individual style while they performed on stage. Those characteristics enabled the audience to have a personal connection with the instrumentals and band members.
Listeners from around the world were also able to tune in and hear the performance which was broadcasted live online. The band encouraged audience members to uplift the group with applause throughout the show and allowed the host to interview the band at the end of the 90-minute live performance.
The Ben Schachter Quintet’s rhythmic arrangements captured devotion and soul, and left the audience delighted and satisfied.
Audience member Tammy Cooter drove down from nearby Julian with friends to watch the shows that Jazz 88.3 host. “I like them and the live music. It’s always good and I really enjoy them,” Cooter said.
For more information about Jazz 88.3, upcoming local jazz events and local artists featured on their station, visit jazz88.org.
Chris Wafer • Apr 4, 2013 at 7:58 am
This sounds like a very nice concert. It would have been wonderful to see flyers around campus for this, considering you see everything else posted. It’s just a sad state of affairs when it comes to Jazz music; very little television coverage, only a handfull of radio stations carrying this classical American music and the general public totally ignorant of what Jazz is. If you need someone to help promote things around town and the campus, I would glady volunteer.