13th Annual Jazz Critics Poll Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Anniversary (ArtistShare) Latin – Karl Ackerman (All About Jazz) New Releases – Russ Musto (New York City Jazz Record, DownBeat) Henry Conerway … Read More
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Beyond the Neighborhood
BEST OF 2018: All About Jazz Lists Keri Johnsrud and Kevin Bales’ “Beyond the Neighborhood – The Music of Fred Rogers”
Jerome Wilson, All About Jazz Kevin Bales/Keri JohnsrudBeyond the Neighborhood: The Music of Fred RogersSelf-produced Fred Rogers and his beloved TV series, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” has gotten a lot of … Read More
Pianist/Arranger Kevin Bales and Vocalist Keri Johnsrud Celebrate the Understated Talents of Master Composer Fred Rogers with Multiple Tour Dates
“[Johnsrud] and Bales have made a compelling case for Rogers’ songs, which fare remarkably well in the rhythms and cadences of jazz.” – Howard Reich, The Chicago Tribune Aside from … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz History Online Reviews Keri Johnsrud & Kevin Bales’ “Beyond the Neighborhood – The Music of Fred Rogers”
Thomas Cunniffe, Jazz History Online With a highly acclaimed documentary now playing in theaters, and several noteworthy television retrospectives in broadcast rotation, the world is re-discovering the work of Mister (Fred) Rogers. Since … Read More
ARTSATL.COM: Atlanta-based Jazz Pianist Kevin Bales Pays Tribute to the Music of Mister Rogers
Mike Shaw, ArtsATL.com When the day turns into night, and you’re well beyond my sight, I’ll think of you, I’ll think of you . . . I hope you will … Read More
REVIEW: All About Jazz Includes Keri Johnsrud in “Seven Women 2018 – Part VI” Feature
C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz It would be hard to identify a more fitting musical talent whom to honor than Fred Rogers. Chicago-area vocalist Keri Johnsrud joins forces with a piano … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz Weekly Reviews Keri Johnsrud & Kevin Bales’ “Beyond the Neighborhood – The Music of Fred Rogers”
George Harris, Jazz Weekly Most of the jazz world knew that the quiet Presbyterian Minister Fred Rogers was a big jazz fan, sneaking in themes and artists into his iconic … Read More
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Atlanta-Native Kevin Bales and Keri Johnsrud Announce Set to Celebrate “Beyond the Neighborhood – The Music of Fred Rogers” with Georgia Dates
Atlanta-native and GRAMMY nominated pianist Kevin Bales and Chicago-based vocalist Keri Johnsrud are excited to announce shows at The Velvet Note, located at 4075 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA and … Read More
REVIEW: Notes on Jazz Reviews Keri Johnsrud & Kevin Bales’ “Beyond the Neighborhood – The Music of Fred Rogers”
Ralph A. Miriello, Notes on Jazz A recent project from local, Atlanta pianist Kevin Bales and a previously unknown vocalist to me, Keri Johnsrud, from Chicago, caught my attention. Titled Beyond … Read More
Musical Memoirs Reviews Keri Johnsrud & Kevin Bales’ “Beyond the Neighborhood – The Music of Fred Rogers”
Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs A flurry of piano notes from the flying fingers of Kevin Bales open the first song in a tribute to the music of Fred Rogers. … Read More
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