Recap of Generations Of Jazz led by Leonieke Scheuble Quartet

April 18, 2021 - We highlighted Jazz Across the Generations with professionals that have performed from the 1950s till today.

Promo : Jazzy Afternoons at The Fox and Falcon 4/18/2021 Jazz Appreciation Month

Leading this session was our very popular favorites, the young 18 year old rising Jazz Pianist Leonieke Scheuble (b. 2000s). In the summer of 2012, Jazz great Dr. Lonnie Smith gave a 10 yr. old Leonieke a Hammond organ after hearing her play on YouTube. A year later, Rudy Van Gelder recorded her with Jimmy Cobb, Miles Davis' star drummer. In 2015 Hot House magazine awarded Leonieke "Best Up and Coming Young Artist". She led her seasoned trio of veteran professionals into The Fox and Falcon Jazzy Afternoons.

This special session with bassist Bill Crow (b.1920s) who has rubbed elbows with such luminaries as Gerry Mulligan, Marian McPartland, Stan Getz, and Duke Ellington. Bill has authored the book From Birdland to Broadway which is an enthralling insider's account of four decades of a life in jazz.

Rounding out the trio is the very versatile, progressive and in demand Jazz drummer and Latin percussionist Nick Scheuble (b.1960s). Having played in many noted venues throughout America and Europe, Nick has performed and/or recorded with, among others, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Barretto, Dave Valentin, Chico Mendoz, Peter Bernstein, Bill Crow, Vince Giordano, Mike LeDonne, Wycliffe Gordon, Don Braden and Eric Alexander to name a few. In earlier years Nick performed extensively in Europe and alternated residences between the Netherlands.

Interview - Lynette Sheard Talks with Leonieke Scheuble and Nick Scheuble Generations of Jazz for Gregory Burrus Productions

In getting ready for this event, we conducted an interview with moderator and vocalist Lynette Sheard, band leader Leonieke Scheuble and drummer Nick Scheuble. They spoke on many subjects as the Leonieke Scheuble Jazz trio has members that were born across the generations from the 1920s through to the 2000s. Take a listen and you will hear and see how they have performed, in all the decades since the 50's till today.

Performance - Jazzy Afternoons w Leonieke Scheuble Bill Crow Jazz Across The Generations for Gregory Burrus Productions

This performance was very special - 4/18 Jazzy Afternoons w Leonieke Scheuble Bill Crow Jazz Across The Generations at the Fox and Falcon Restaurant. Take a listen

Exciting Rising Pianist Leonieke Scheuble Leads Her "Jazz Across The Generations Trio" for Jazz Appreciation Month 2021

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Venue - The Fox and Falcon

As previously mentioned we are honored Jazz Appreciation Month here in South Orange with a series of events at the Fox and Falcon restaurant. According to NJ Monthly, "The Fox & Falcon is Part Trattoria, Bistro and Pub and Totally Awesome. The South Orange restaurant and bar is worth the trip for its seasonally inspired menu and signature cocktails."

It also has some great live music events and now for jazz lovers, these Jazz Appreciation Month events are being sponsored by Gregory Burrus Productions in recognition of the significant contribution that jazz music has made to our area and also pay tribute to jazz for its historic and cultural significance.

Gregory Burrus curates and manages live music events. arrived in South Orange, 23-year ago and just loves South Orange, NJ area. Gregory enjoys all music genres but his first love of jazz began as a boy when his mother and father played jazz on the good old record player at home and took him to clubs all over Manhattan. Greg produces music, art and community events across South Orange, Maplewood, Newark and other towns around the JerseyNYC area.