06/08/2024
Johnaye Kendrick with PSU Vocal Collective and Jazz Band: Portland State University School of Music and Theater/ Jazz at Lincoln Performance Hall, June 3rd, 2024 / Review
By MICHAEL "SHOEHORN" CONLEY // George Colligan's PSU jazz band combined forces with Sherry Alves’ nine-member PSU Vocal Collective, backing guest artist Johnaye Kendrick, a cool-toned alto with plenty of belt and pizzazz in reserve. The jazz band was not a full size big band, but included a horn section of two saxes, trombone, and trumpet, plus piano, bass, drums, and vibraphone.
By MICHAEL SHOEHORN CONLEY // George Colligan's PSU jazz band combined forces with Sherry Alves’ nine-member PSU Vocal Collective, backing guest artist Johnaye ...