Virtual Concert – Blake Shaw Trio + ADE

Sponsored by Veridian Credit Union

About:  

“Blake Shaw is a double bassist and vocalist residing in Iowa City, IA where he received his Bachelors in Music in classical double bass performance as well as a Master of Arts degree in jazz studies at the University of Iowa. Shaw has thrived in Iowa City having played with many of the top artists which have taken him as far as Australia and as near as your living room. His main groups at the moment are the Blake Shaw Quintet, Thrio, Goose Town, and the Clinton St Trio. 

Shaw writes original material and arranges familiar tunes in new ways with the help of some of the truest musicians Iowa can offer. In the Blake Shaw Quintet (BSQ) Shaw is able to explore new colors and concepts with a band full of composers. Nolan Schroeder (saxes) and Christopher Jensen (drums) both went to the University of Northern Iowa while Shaw met Ryan Smith (saxes, flute) and Dan Padley (guitar) at the U of I. Together they all recorded Shaw’s first vocal jazz album which is to be released in May 2019 called “it happened.” which contains all of his own arrangements of jazz standards played in a way you’ve never heard them played before. In The Blake Shaw Big(ish) Band (11 piece jazz big band) you’ll hear all of these musicians plus six more that include university professors, high school band directors, and more dear friends who just happen to be stellar jazz musicians. For more info on Blake please visit blakeshawbass.com or follow his Instagram @theeblakebass to keep in touch.”

Contact Information:

Web: http://blakeshawbass.com/
Other links:

https://www.facebook.com/blakeshawbass/
https://www.youtube.com/user/blakewshaw

Summer of the Arts Festivals:  

• 2021 Friday Night Concert Series
• 2021 Iowa Arts Festival
• 2019 Iowa City Jazz Festival
• 2018 Iowa City Jazz Festival

 

About:  

ADE is a multi-instrumental singer/rapper from The Bronx. He went to the University of Iowa where he received his Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering. During his time there, he re-found his passion for music where he played in a number of bands, sung in a few choirs, and was president of his acapella group, Intersection. This spirit of collaboration stuck with him and lead to the creation of Michelin Astronomy; a joint EP with homie and fellow local musician, Jim Swim! This EP can be found on all streaming platforms.

Contact Information:

Web:
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Summer of the Arts Festivals:  

• 2021 Friday Night Concert Series