NEW CD: JAZZ SOULS ON FIRE and CONCERTS IN ATLANTA AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 

The Afro-Semitic Experience is proud to announce the release of its ninth CD, Jazz Souls on Fire.  Jazz Souls on Fire pays tribute to some of the Afro-Semitic Experience's  favorite composers, ones whose own creativity inspired that of the members of the group. On this recording we visit pieces by Leon Thomas, Duke Ellington, Hank Mobley, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and others. We honor their music, forged out of the struggles from which they emerged, lighting a way for us. It brings us back to the groove and passion of blowing, dancing, and soaring freely in sound and spirit—it brings us back to our musical roots.
In support of Jazz Souls on Fire, which comes out on Thursday, March 20, the Afro-Semitic Experience is giving CD release concerts in Atlanta and Northern California. 

Thursday, March 20 Atlanta Jewish Music Festival opening night concert at Steve’s Live Music, 234 Hilderbrand Drive NE, Sandy Springs GA 30328, sets at 7:30 and 9:00 p.m.
          for tickets and more info please visit www.atlantajmf.org

Friday, March 21 7:30 p.m., Congregation Beth Shalom, 4746 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA
          for more info please visit www.cbshalom.org

Saturday, March 22 Berkeley Jewish Music Festival 8:00 pm, at Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA
          for tickets and more info please visit www.jewishmusicfestival.org

Sunday, March 23 4:00 p.m. reception, 5:00 concert at Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA
          for tickets and more info please visit www.temple-isaiah.org

Future CD release events are being planned including concerts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, New Brunswick, New Jersey, Hamden, Connecticut, and will be announced shortly.


NEW CD: JAZZ SOULS ON FIRE and CONCERTS IN ATLANTA AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 

The Afro-Semitic Experience is proud to announce the release of its ninth CD, Jazz Souls on Fire.  Jazz Souls on Fire pays tribute to some of the Afro-Semitic Experience's  favorite composers, ones whose own creativity inspired that of the members of the group. On this recording we visit pieces by Leon Thomas, Duke Ellington, Hank Mobley, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and others. We honor their music, forged out of the struggles from which they emerged, lighting a way for us. It brings us back to the groove and passion of blowing, dancing, and soaring freely in sound and spirit—it brings us back to our musical roots.
In support of Jazz Souls on Fire, which comes out on Thursday, March 20, the Afro-Semitic Experience is giving CD release concerts in Atlanta and Northern California. 

Thursday, March 20 Atlanta Jewish Music Festival opening night concert at Steve’s Live Music, 234 Hilderbrand Drive NE, Sandy Springs GA 30328, sets at 7:30 and 9:00 p.m.
          for tickets and more info please visit www.atlantajmf.org

Friday, March 21 7:30 p.m., Congregation Beth Shalom, 4746 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA
          for more info please visit www.cbshalom.org

Saturday, March 22 Berkeley Jewish Music Festival 8:00 pm, at Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA
          for tickets and more info please visit www.jewishmusicfestival.org

Sunday, March 23 4:00 p.m. reception, 5:00 concert at Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA
          for tickets and more info please visit www.temple-isaiah.org

Future CD release events are being planned including concerts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, New Brunswick, New Jersey, Hamden, Connecticut, and will be announced shortly.


PHOTOS FROM OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY CONCERT 

The Afro-Semitic Experience visited Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia for an outdoor performance on September 11.  We honored the memories of those who had fallen on that day and celebrated our ancestors.  The band played music that covered our entire repertoire, from the beginning of the group to the music from our forthcoming CD, "Jazz Souls on Fire," in all the group played for over two hours.
Noted jazz photographer Mark Robbins was at the show and he shared some of his photos with the band.  He's got a great eye for musicians and how they express themselves in their music.  Thanks to Mark for allowing us to post these photos on our site.  Mark Robbins' web site is:

markrobbinsphotography.com
Please visit it and support his great work.
Here are some of Mark's photos from the concert:
Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Alvin Carter, Jr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

The Afro-Semitic Experience Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Will Bartlett Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Warren Byrd Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Stacy Phillips Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

David Chevan Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

David, Warren and Alvin Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

David Will and Alvin Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Warren Byrd and David Chevan Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. and Stacy Phillips Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Alvin Carter, Jr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu, Will and Stacy Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography


PHOTOS FROM OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY CONCERT 

The Afro-Semitic Experience visited Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia for an outdoor performance on September 11.  We honored the memories of those who had fallen on that day and celebrated our ancestors.  The band played music that covered our entire repertoire, from the beginning of the group to the music from our forthcoming CD, "Jazz Souls on Fire," in all the group played for over two hours.
Noted jazz photographer Mark Robbins was at the show and he shared some of his photos with the band.  He's got a great eye for musicians and how they express themselves in their music.  Thanks to Mark for allowing us to post these photos on our site.  Mark Robbins' web site is:

markrobbinsphotography.com
Please visit it and support his great work.
Here are some of Mark's photos from the concert:
Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Alvin Carter, Jr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

The Afro-Semitic Experience Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Will Bartlett Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Warren Byrd Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Stacy Phillips Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

David Chevan Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

David, Warren and Alvin Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

David Will and Alvin Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Warren Byrd and David Chevan Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. and Stacy Phillips Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Alvin Carter, Jr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu, Will and Stacy Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography


PHOTOS FROM OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY CONCERT 

The Afro-Semitic Experience visited Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia for an outdoor performance on September 11.  We honored the memories of those who had fallen on that day and celebrated our ancestors.  The band played music that covered our entire repertoire, from the beginning of the group to the music from our forthcoming CD, "Jazz Souls on Fire," in all the group played for over two hours.
Noted jazz photographer Mark Robbins was at the show and he shared some of his photos with the band.  He's got a great eye for musicians and how they express themselves in their music.  Thanks to Mark for allowing us to post these photos on our site.  Mark Robbins' web site is:

markrobbinsphotography.com
Please visit it and support his great work.
Here are some of Mark's photos from the concert:
Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Alvin Carter, Jr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

The Afro-Semitic Experience Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Will Bartlett Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Warren Byrd Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Stacy Phillips Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

David Chevan Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

David, Warren and Alvin Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

David Will and Alvin Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Warren Byrd and David Chevan Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. and Stacy Phillips Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Alvin Carter, Jr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu, Will and Stacy Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography

Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. Old Dominion University Mark Robbins Photography


MITCHELL LIBRARY PARK CONCERT 

The Afro-Semitic Experience played in the park by Mitchell Library in the Westville section of New Haven this past Monday.  A good crowd turned out and there was a lot of dancing and celebration.  Warren sang many of the songs that we are working on for our new CD and in general we had a blast.

David Sepulveda of the New Haven Indepedent shared some of his photos of the concert with us.  Here are some of our favorites from the night:

The Road that Heals the Splintered Soul

dancing to the sounds of the Afro-Semitic Experience

The band broke into a Klezmer tune and it seemed like the entire audience got up in a circle and started dancing.  It was a beautiful sight.

Happy concert goers enjoying a great evening.
 There was a good turnout for the event--it seemed like every community in New Haven was represented.

 Saskia Laroo, our amazing trumpet player, never lets anything stand in the way of giving a good performance (she forgot her music stand, but that did not stop her for one second).


 Warren sounded great both on keyboard and in his singing.  He was in the zone that night.  You can see how relaxed and intense he looks.



 The dancing was such a great part of the night.  And everyone in New Haven knows that when this guy is at a show there WILL BE DANCING!!


Alvin Carter, Jr. and Alvin Carter, Sr.--the heartbeat of the band




Thanks again to David Sepulveda for documenting this magical night of music and community

MITCHELL LIBRARY PARK CONCERT 

The Afro-Semitic Experience played in the park by Mitchell Library in the Westville section of New Haven this past Monday.  A good crowd turned out and there was a lot of dancing and celebration.  Warren sang many of the songs that we are working on for our new CD and in general we had a blast.

David Sepulveda of the New Haven Indepedent shared some of his photos of the concert with us.  Here are some of our favorites from the night:

The Road that Heals the Splintered Soul

dancing to the sounds of the Afro-Semitic Experience

The band broke into a Klezmer tune and it seemed like the entire audience got up in a circle and started dancing.  It was a beautiful sight.

Happy concert goers enjoying a great evening.
 There was a good turnout for the event--it seemed like every community in New Haven was represented.

 Saskia Laroo, our amazing trumpet player, never lets anything stand in the way of giving a good performance (she forgot her music stand, but that did not stop her for one second).


 Warren sounded great both on keyboard and in his singing.  He was in the zone that night.  You can see how relaxed and intense he looks.



 The dancing was such a great part of the night.  And everyone in New Haven knows that when this guy is at a show there WILL BE DANCING!!


Alvin Carter, Jr. and Alvin Carter, Sr.--the heartbeat of the band




Thanks again to David Sepulveda for documenting this magical night of music and community

MITCHELL LIBRARY PARK CONCERT 

The Afro-Semitic Experience played in the park by Mitchell Library in the Westville section of New Haven this past Monday.  A good crowd turned out and there was a lot of dancing and celebration.  Warren sang many of the songs that we are working on for our new CD and in general we had a blast.

David Sepulveda of the New Haven Indepedent shared some of his photos of the concert with us.  Here are some of our favorites from the night:

The Road that Heals the Splintered Soul

dancing to the sounds of the Afro-Semitic Experience

The band broke into a Klezmer tune and it seemed like the entire audience got up in a circle and started dancing.  It was a beautiful sight.

Happy concert goers enjoying a great evening.
 There was a good turnout for the event--it seemed like every community in New Haven was represented.

 Saskia Laroo, our amazing trumpet player, never lets anything stand in the way of giving a good performance (she forgot her music stand, but that did not stop her for one second).


 Warren sounded great both on keyboard and in his singing.  He was in the zone that night.  You can see how relaxed and intense he looks.



 The dancing was such a great part of the night.  And everyone in New Haven knows that when this guy is at a show there WILL BE DANCING!!


Alvin Carter, Jr. and Alvin Carter, Sr.--the heartbeat of the band




Thanks again to David Sepulveda for documenting this magical night of music and community

PHOTOS FROM THE PORTER-PHELPS-HUNTINGTON MUSEUM 

The Afro-Semitic Experience performed in the Sunken Garden at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum in Hadley, Massachusetts on June 19.  The Sunken Garden is a beautiful setting for music and long time friend of the band, Julie Chevan (and our bass player's wife!!) took some great photos of the group.



The band arrived to find Art Steele, their long time friend, sound-man, and local blues guitar legend hard at work getting things ready for the band to play. 



Everyone quickly got to work setting up instruments and equipment.  Here's Saskia, Abu, and Alvin getting their gear ready for the concert.  Isn't this a great setting for a concert?

Here's the band during the sound check:


After the sound check David's parents prepared a vegetrian feast for the band.  Here's Will and Abu munching on some of the delicious salads.  And below that is a shot of David with his mom.  Thanks for all the good food!!


Before the band began playing Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. gave a benediction and blessing for the performance.


After Abu's benediction the band began to play--and what a night and what a setting!!  Some great music for a receptive and joyous audience of all ages.

Will Bartlett, David Chevan and Saskia Laroo

Saskia Laroo, Abu Alvin Carter, Sr., Warren Byrd, and Alvin Carter, Jr.
What a night!  Many thanks to Susan Lisk and her staff for a good night in a beautiful setting.

PHOTOS FROM THE PORTER-PHELPS-HUNTINGTON MUSEUM 

The Afro-Semitic Experience performed in the Sunken Garden at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum in Hadley, Massachusetts on June 19.  The Sunken Garden is a beautiful setting for music and long time friend of the band, Julie Chevan (and our bass player's wife!!) took some great photos of the group.



The band arrived to find Art Steele, their long time friend, sound-man, and local blues guitar legend hard at work getting things ready for the band to play. 



Everyone quickly got to work setting up instruments and equipment.  Here's Saskia, Abu, and Alvin getting their gear ready for the concert.  Isn't this a great setting for a concert?

Here's the band during the sound check:


After the sound check David's parents prepared a vegetrian feast for the band.  Here's Will and Abu munching on some of the delicious salads.  And below that is a shot of David with his mom.  Thanks for all the good food!!


Before the band began playing Abu Alvin Carter, Sr. gave a benediction and blessing for the performance.


After Abu's benediction the band began to play--and what a night and what a setting!!  Some great music for a receptive and joyous audience of all ages.

Will Bartlett, David Chevan and Saskia Laroo

Saskia Laroo, Abu Alvin Carter, Sr., Warren Byrd, and Alvin Carter, Jr.
What a night!  Many thanks to Susan Lisk and her staff for a good night in a beautiful setting.