Schedule
Eddie Marshall's Blue Bamboo Big Band
Saxophonist Eddie Marshall leads his all-star big band featuring 18 of the finest musicians in Central Florida.
This group is a Blue Bamboo staple, and each program features a diverse selection of arrangements for big band that you are sure to enjoy!
To read more, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/eddie-marshall-s-blue-bamboo-big-band
All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.
Wake Up Your Ears (4 week course)
Join Michelle and a small group of students every week for a month to work on the aural skills from Michelle's Wake Up Your Ears Curriculum!! Practice and Own it! $120 for four 90 min sessions.
If you’re a jazz singer who is ready to take it to the next level of “hearing the changes” this class is for you! Work on improvisation and scat singing in an easy fun Ear based environment. Michelle utilizes fun and creative vocal exercises that you sing with her live. Learn more about:
2-5-1’s
The Blues
Modal Jazz
Rhythm Changes
Rhythmic articulation
Scat syllables
Chord analysis
Song Form
Transcriptions
For over 25 years Michelle Mailhot has been one of the most sought-after Jazz singers around. During her celebrated career, she has shared the stage with such jazz greats as Mel Torme, Max Roach, Sheila Jordan, Billy Stritch, Sandy Patti, Liza Minnelli, Dr. Billy Taylor, and more. In 2004 she won a Drama Desk Award for her work in the Off-Broadway show Toxic Audio: Loudmouth.
Michelle is also a highly-regarded session singer for radio and television commercials. Her acclaimed solo CD “Happy Madness” is available on iTunes and major music streaming services.
In addition to her extraordinary performance career as a jazz vocalist, Michelle Mailhot is a distinguished music educator. With both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, Michelle has been a professor of music at both Valencia and Rollins colleges for the better part of a decade. There she has taught music theory, sight-singing, ear training, private vocal instruction and directs a jazz choir.
Wake Up Your Ears (1 course)
If you’re a jazz singer who is ready to take it to the next level of “hearing the changes” this class is for you!
Michelle utilizes fun and creative vocal exercises that you sing with her live. Learn more about:
2-5-1’s
The Blues
Modal Jazz
Rhythm Changes
Rhythmic articulation
Scat syllables
Chord analysis
Song Form
Transcriptions
For over 25 years Michelle Mailhot has been one of the most sought-after Jazz singers around. During her celebrated career, she has shared the stage with such jazz greats as Mel Torme, Max Roach, Sheila Jordan, Billy Stritch, Sandy Patti, Liza Minnelli, Dr. Billy Taylor, and more. In 2004 she won a Drama Desk Award for her work in the Off-Broadway show Toxic Audio: Loudmouth.
Michelle is also a highly-regarded session singer for radio and television commercials. Her acclaimed solo CD “Happy Madness” is available on iTunes and major music streaming services. In addition to her extraordinary performance career as a jazz vocalist, Michelle Mailhot is a distinguished music educator. With both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, Michelle has been a professor of music at both Valencia and Rollins colleges for the better part of a decade. There she has taught music theory, sight-singing, ear training, private vocal instruction and directs a jazz choir.
Pilars Vocal Jazz Jam
Michelle Mailhot (vocals and host), Chuck Archard (bass), Ed Krout (piano), and Dru betts (drums)
ATTENTION Jazz Singers!! Super excited to launch Vocal Jazz Jam at Pilars Loft from 7-10p monthly on the last Wednesday of the month. Pilars House Trio will be there plus Co-Hosts to include Suzy Park Hosmer, Michelle Amato and Michelle Mailhot in a rotation to SING, LOVE, LISTEN, and LEARN. From students to pros, individuals and vocal groups all are welcomed to perform standards in the jazz, blues, funk, latin jazz and smooth jazz genres.
Eddie Marshall's Blue Bamboo Big Band
Eddie Marshall (saxophonist, flutist, and CEO of Time Out Productions) leads his all-star big band featuring 18 of the finest musicians in Central Florida. Today's performance also features vocalist Michelle Mailhot.
This group is a Blue Bamboo staple, and each program features a diverse selection of arrangements for big band that you are sure to enjoy!
Michelle Mailhot & Special Guests
With Michelle are Ed Krout on piano, Chuck Archard on bass, Jeremy Katalenic on drums, and surprise special guests!
