The Steve Bredice Quartet also features Charlie MacFadyen on keys, Bobby Leopold on upright bass, and Nick Aloi on drums. Charlie, a fixture on the Vermont jazz scene, is an accomplished pianist and instructor whose deep musical intelligence makes for a compelling listening experience. Bobby is a master of the upright bass whose tone, technique, phrasing and musical ideas have given him a well-deserved reputation as a creative expressionist on band stands around the state. Known for his authoritative pocket presence and tasty soloing, Nick is one of Vermont’s most respected jazz drummers and is a highly sought-after contributor in numerous working jazz combos. Steve, a founding member of Jazzmosis, Boplicity, and the Bredice Mayette Romeo Trio is currently working with Joe’s Big Band, along with Charlie. Charlie, Nick, Bobby and Steve share an abiding passion for playing jazz standards and interesting selections from the Great American Songbook.
Rhythm and groove come to the heart of the city from June 3-7 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 6, and an extended lineup from 4–9 PM on Saturday, June 7. 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!