Jazz Nights: DaMoJo and Adam Niewood

DaMoJo. Daniel, Morrie, and Jon are a highly improvisational trio that plays original compositions, traditional bop, Latin, and funky takes on jazz standards. Adam Niewood (Saxophones, various woodwinds, EWI / electronic wind instrument, and drums) is a jazz improviser and American composer based in the greater NYC area. Daniel Gonzalez: drums Morrie Louden: bass Jon Ballantyne: piano Adam Niewood: saxes Join DaMoJo and Adam Niewood as they explore Vic's Jazz Loft, and enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with fabulous art, engaging music, fantastic food, and craft cocktails! Saskatchewan-born pianist and composer Jon Ballantyne released 12 albums and won 2 Juno Awards with 4 nominations. He is an artist who deftly combines the unknown with the known. Listening to the wondrous sounds he makes at the piano, audiences can never be sure where he will take the music next. Currently residing in Bethlehem, Pa, Morrie Louden leads a performance-rich life. Originally from the Bay Area in CA, Morrie performed locally at 14 before studying and then hitting the road with world-renowned artists. Since moving to New York, Morrie released "Time Piece," featuring Adam Nussbaum, Gary Novak, Bob Sheppard, Seamus Blake, Mike Eckroth, Gretchen Parlato, and other greats, which reached critical acclaim. A native of New Yorker based in Northeastern Pennsylvania, US combat Army Band veteran Daniel Gonzalez stays busy performing and teaching locally and abroad. He endorses Bucks County Drums and Red Cymbals of Australia. As artistic director at Vic's Jazz Loft, he curates the jazz program and serves as the house drummer with select artists. Still, Daniel stays busy working as a sideman with several artists. Daniel believes that when you feel good, you sound good. Adam Niewood has enjoyed a fulfilling lifestyle playing original experimental music in New York City. He released "Niewood plays Niewood," featuring John Scofield, John Patitucci, and Jack DeJohnette. This project focused on un-recorded music composed in the last ten years by Adam's father, Gerry Niewood. Together, these four musicians will stretch and explore the ever enchanting Vic's jazz Loft at the Stabin Museum. 7-10 PM doors at 6 PM Reserve: 570-325-5588 Tickets: www.vicsjazzloft.com $15.00 music charge Free Parking! #jazzmusic #music #jazzmusician #livemusic #saxophone #jazzfestival #jazzclub #visitjimthorpepa #experiencejimthorpe #discovernepa #jimthorpepa #stabinmuseum #cafearielle #vicsjazzloft