Souhegan Jazz Night

CHRIS HUMPHREY AND HIS QUARTET TO PERFORM AT SHS FOR JAZZ NIGHT

The Souhegan High School Music Department is excited to welcome Jazz Vocalist/Pianist Chris Humphrey and his Quartet for Jazz Night #2 on Friday February 17, 2012 at 7:00pm.

Chris Humphrey is a musician who is multi-faceted in his talent and accomplishments. A jazz vocalist, whose primary focus is the use of the voice as an instrument, Chris is an improviser and composer as well as an interpreter of song. He is a veteran jazz singer, having worked with Denon recording artists The Ritz and the vocal jazz quintet, Vocalease. He has performed at Blue Note Jazz Clubs in New York, Tokyo, Jakarta and Fukuoka, Japan. His debut CD as a leader, Nothing But Blue Sky has just been released on Cadence Jazz Records and features Chris along with acclaimed drummer Matt Wilson, bassist Martin Wood and pianist Mark Shilansky. 

Humphrey’s performance opportunities have included performances with Clark Terry, Louie Bellson, Snooky Young and Marshall Royal to name a few. Chris is also in demand as a composer and arranger and has had works commissioned by several New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts school music programs.

The CHQ will be joined by school jazz ensembles from Nashua HS South, Alvirne HS, Amherst MS and Souhegan HS. Admission at the door is $10/adults and $8/Students and doors will open at 6:30pm.  For more information on the CHQ go to: http://www.karionpresskits.com/chrishumphrey/chrishumphrey.html . For concert info, contact Carl Benevides at cbenevides@sprise.com.