Pianist, Vocalist, Composer and, starting September 29th, The Rose and Crown Pub's "The Hat Lady Pianist" at EPCOT, Carol Stein, attended the John Allred Quartet concert Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the Darden Auditorium in the UCF Rosen College for Hospitality Management. The concert was produced by Charlie Bertini of Apple Jazz Records. She sent in some great photos and a description of the event. Keep an eye out for the next time this group performs. If they impressed Carol, you know they're good. A big thanks to Carol!
John Allred
John Allred and his father, Bill Alred
Richard Drexler and his lobster
Carol Stein and Richard Drexler, Pianist
Sam Zambito (Trumpet player), Carol Stein, John Allred
Jeff Rupert (Saxophonist and Professor at UCF), Carol Stein, Charlie Bertini (Trumpet Player and Producer)
Hi Mark,
Oh my, what a fabulous concert! This was a concert of world class musicians performing together with amazing artistry, technique, and experience- creating a brilliant evening of jazz! It was music at it's finest, My heart was just filled with the joy. They played unique arrangements of Love For Sale, Bernie's Tune, In a Sentimental mood, Paper Moon, It Might as Well be Spring, My One and Only Love and Speak Low.
The concert included the following performers:John Allred- TromboneJohn Allred's father, Bill Allred, joined in on the last 2 numbers (he is also a world class trombonist).
Eddie Metz Jr. - Drums
Richard Drexler - Grand Piano
Chuck Bergeron - Bass
John AllredJohn Allred and his father, Bill AlredRichard Drexler and his lobsterCarol Stein and Richard Drexler, PianistSam Zambito (Trumpet player), Carol Stein, John AllredJeff Rupert (Saxophonist and Professor at UCF), Carol Stein, Charlie Bertini (Trumpet Player and Producer)