May 23, 2011
To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
Press Contact: Jim Eigo, jazzpromo@earthlink.net
JANE IRA BLOOM Only Ballads
live at
University of the Streets
Sat, June 11 8:00 pm
“One of the most gorgeous tones and hauntingly lyrical ballad conceptions of any soprano saxophonist… she’s an original.” – Kevin Whitehead/ Pulse
Jane Ira Bloom soprano sax
Dean Johnson bass
Dominic Fallacaro piano
photo by Erika Kapin
University of the Streets
130 East 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), NYC
tel # 212 254-9300 http://www.universityofthestreets.org/ Admission: $10
“The poet of the soprano saxophone” returns to University of the Streets with a special program of only ballads with bassist Dean Johnson and pianist Dominic Fallacaro. Long known for the intense lyricism, breath and allure of her saxophone sound, Bloom has put together an evening of American songbook standards andoriginal ballads that showcase what she does best – playing slow. From KurtWeill’s “Lost in the Stars” to Lerner & Loewe’s “On the Street Where You Live” Bloom shows how less is more when you know the words. Don’t miss this one time special performance.
“Bloom’s tone is a sonic wonder; crystal clear like a full moon on a starless
night” – George W. Harris, jazzweekly.com
“arguably the soprano’s most distinctive and major voice… beautiful, exciting, and adventurous” – Bob Protzman/Erie Times-News
