Our featured event: The Thomas Snow and Trent Austin at The Center for Cultural Exchange, Portland, ME — Oct. 25, 2003 |
I am grateful for such wonderful attendance and enthusiastic
response; it is always delightful to see so many familiar faces. Both Trent and I are
especially honored by the presence of our musician friends who made the effort to attend.
The Center is a superb place to hold a concert and the acoustics are marvelous, especially
for small groups with an acoustic setting. Another major factor in the quality and success
of this concert was the piano provided by Starbird Piano and Organ. There is little that
can compare with the awesome feeling of playing on a freshly tuned 7’ 8” Petrof If you were unable to attend this performance, be sure to get in touch
with the concert producer, Paul Lichter, and his Dimensions in Jazz program. Paul’s
selfless contribution to the jazz scene in Maine is immeasurable; he has coordinated
concerts featuring a roster of the finest jazz musicians in the world. If you haven’t
already, you must experience his graciously warm aura and the tremendous events that he
consistently brings to the northeast. Dimensions in Jazz can be reached at (207) 828-1310.
all photos ©2003 Mark Bois/dank basement productions |
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It is always a genuine treat to perform
with Trent. Our concerts together are filled with beautiful musical moments laced with
overtones of happiness and humor. Trent has developed into a world-class musician
with tremendous dexterity, artistry, and the ability to communicate in a
refined and mature manner. This CCE performance consisted mainly of repertoire that Trent
and I had never played together. Jobim’s “
in this beautiful concert setting.