Conversations In Jazz: Tim Lerch & Troy Chapman
Ott & Hunter Winery and Troy Chapman present: Conversations in Jazz, a series of intimate evenings of music and musical conversation, one on one, with some of the Northwest’s finest artists.
We’ll explore favorite tunes, musical history and experiences, chosen instruments, audience questions, and anything else we can come up with. But, most importantly, expect some sublime jazz.
World renowned Jazz and Blues guitarist, educator, popular YouTuber and Emmy award winning composer, Tim Lerch is a member of the legendary Northwest Gypsy Jazz Group Pearl Django, leader of the Tim Lerch Trio and 1/2 of a very popular guitar duo with Jamie Findlay. Over the past 50 years Tim has performed with a long list of greats in many styles. In addition to his busy live playing and recording schedule, Tim is also a well respected and popular teacher with a busy schedule of private lessons, Masterclasses and workshops.
https://www.timlerch.com/
Based on Whidbey Island, Troy Chapman can be found locally playing gypsy jazz with The Hot Club of Troy, modern jazz guitar with The Troy Chapman Group and Baroque Lute with The Island Consort. From 2010-2016 Troy was a member of the renowned gypsy jazz group Pearl Django. He appears on three releases "System D ", "Eleven", and "Time Flies", contributing original compositions as well. He has also been honored to play with some fabulous musicians including guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and Martin Taylor, legendary jazz group The Manhattan Transfer, superb vocalists Gail Pettis and Greta Matassa and countless other brilliant musicians.
http://www.troychapman.com/