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You would typically find jazz musicians such as pianist Ehud Asherie playing in New York City jazz clubs. Thanks to Jazz at Caspe Terrace, these artists will be appearing in the intimate and acoustically perfect setting of Caspe Terrace in Waukee. So why schelp to New York City when you can experience New York City jazz right in your own backyard.Largely self-taught, or rather, “old schooled,” pianist Ehud Asherie learned the ropes at Smalls, the legendary Greenwich Village club, where he spent most of his early teens hanging out at late night jam sessions. Mentored by the late pianists Frank Hewitt and Barry Harris (who we had the pleasure of bringing to Des Moines in 1984), Asherie began to develop his “virtuosity and his ear for clean, crisp lines” (The Star Ledger). Later, an admiration for earlier piano styles took hold and Asherie absorbed them in his playing. In the words of The New Yorker, “Asherie is a master of swing and stride.” His present style combines this broad tradition, merging idioms into a distinctly personal approach. With its intimate and acoustically perfect setting and the magnificent sound of its Steinway piano, Caspe Terrace is the ideal place to experience the artistry of Ehud Asherie.
All performances are followed by a meet-the-artist dessert reception.
Tickets for Jazz at Caspe Terrace concerts are $30 each and can be ordered by calling 515-279-6452 or emailing [email protected]. You can also purchase tickets at jazzatcaspe.weebly.com. Seating is limited to 130 so reservations are encouraged.
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33158 Ute Ave, Waukee, IA, United States, Iowa 50263
