The Steve Bredice Quartet features Steve Bredice alongside Charlie MacFadyen on keys, Bobby Leopold on upright bass, and Nick Aloi on drums. MacFadyen, a fixture of the Vermont jazz scene, is an accomplished pianist and instructor whose deep musical intelligence creates a compelling listening experience. Leopold is a master of the upright bass whose tone, technique, phrasing, and musical ideas have earned him a reputation as one of Vermont’s most creative jazz performers. Known for his authoritative pocket presence and tasteful soloing, Aloi is one of the state’s most respected jazz drummers and a highly sought-after collaborator.
Bredice, a founding member of Jazzmosis, Boplicity, and the Bredice Mayette Romeo Trio, currently performs with Joe’s Big Band alongside MacFadyen. Together, the quartet shares a deep passion for jazz standards and selections from the Great American Songbook.
Rhythm and groove come to the heart of the city from June 3-6 when Burlington City Arts (BCA) and the Church Street Marketplace team up to present Downtown Jazz as part of The Flynn's Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Enjoy four evenings of live, local music throughout Downtown Burlington. The bricks will be boppin' on the Church Street Marketplace with the return of the Top Block Stage from 6–9 PM on Wednesday, June 3, through Friday, June 5, and an extended lineup from 4–9 PM on Saturday, June 6. Wander down the Marketplace and take in jazz on College Street, a more intimate setting that pairs perfectly with dinner—grab a table at Leunig’s, Sweetwaters, or Ri Ra and enjoy live tunes from 6–8 PM, Wednesday through Saturday.
Midday performances round out the experience in City Hall Park, where BCA’s Summer Concert Series returns to jazz up your lunch hour on Wednesday and Friday from 12:30–1:30 PM.
Whether you’re strolling Church Street, dining al fresco, or taking a midday break in the park, Downtown Jazz offers countless ways to get into the groove of summer in the city!
Downtown Jazz is supported by Zero Gravity Brewery and High Noon. BCA's Summer in the City is made possible in part thanks to our Underwriters at the Pomerleau Family Foundation; Supporters Burlington Telecom, Myti, Soundtoys, and Lake Champlain Chocolates, and Community Partner American Flatbread Burlington & Mothership Brewery. Media Sponsors: Seven Days and WCAX.