Syncopation at The Arsenal Center for the Arts

ArsenalARTS BerkleeJAZZ Faculty Series continues. www.arsenalarts.org. 617-923-8487.
Pop, R&B and folk are transformed by close jazz harmonies, rhythms and style into a fresh Manhattan Transfer-like sound when Syncopation takes the stage. 4 jazz vocalists joined by 3 musicians = a sizzling good time. Syncopation often performs with the accompaniment of piano, bass and drums, but the group is equally renowned for its a cappella singing, which has earned it regional and national awards from Harmony Sweepstakes. A local favorite, Syncopation wowed the Esplanade crowd when it appeared with the Boston Pops at the 2009 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular...

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ArsenalARTS BerkleeJAZZ Faculty Series continues. www.arsenalarts.org. 617-923-8487.
Pop, R&B and folk are transformed by close jazz harmonies, rhythms and style into a fresh Manhattan Transfer-like sound when Syncopation takes the stage. 4 jazz vocalists joined by 3 musicians = a sizzling good time. Syncopation often performs with the accompaniment of piano, bass and drums, but the group is equally renowned for its a cappella singing, which has earned it regional and national awards from Harmony Sweepstakes. A local favorite, Syncopation wowed the Esplanade crowd when it appeared with the Boston Pops at the 2009 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. With 3 albums recorded with legendary musicians, and performances in international jazz festivals to their credit, the group has been noted for its "unique spin on classic syncopated music with great voices," according to Jordan Rich of WBZ. Listen: http://www.jazzsyncopation.com/media.htm

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