{"id":51,"date":"2008-07-02T11:10:06","date_gmt":"2008-07-02T18:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/terrencebrewer.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2013-02-10T18:51:07","modified_gmt":"2013-02-11T01:51:07","slug":"terrence-brewer-quintet-intersection-arts-concert-july-1-2008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terrencebrewer.com\/blog\/terrence-brewer-quintet-intersection-arts-concert-july-1-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"Terrence Brewer Quintet: Intersection for the Arts Concert July 1, 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Tuesday, July 1, 2008 the Terrence Brewer quintet was giving the opportunity to perform at San Francisco’s historic Intersection for the Arts<\/a>. Located in the Mission district<\/a>, Intersection for the Arts is San Francisco’s oldest alternative non-profit art space (est. 1965) and proves to be an amazing venue for capturing the beauty, and creativity of jazz in an intimate setting. <\/p>\n

I first spoke with program director Kevin Chen in 2006 after the release of my first two records, The Calling: Volume One and Two<\/a>. At that time I inquired about Intersections Jazz composers residency. Kevin mentioned the position was filled for the next two years, but Intersection was producing a show in conjunction with San Francisco’s famed De Young Museum<\/a> and asked if I would interested in performing. The DeYoung show proved to be that start of a great friendship\/partnership between Kevin and I. From day one Kevin proved to be a fan of me and the music I wrote and for that I am truly greatful!!<\/p>\n

After the De Young concert I inquired about performing at Intersections performance space. Since Intersection only produces “Jazz at Intersection”<\/a> once a month slots are limited, but Kevin committed to get the group in as soon as possible…and he lived up to the commitment. The quintet (Kasey Knudsen<\/a> – Sax, Jarrett Cherner<\/a> – Piano, Brandon Essex<\/a> – Acoustic Bass, Micah McClain<\/a> – Drums) had one of those shows that reminds us all why we do this!! From the moment we arrived Intersections staff\/personnel (Josh – Sound\/Lights, Phil – “The Jazz Intern”, Chida – \/Director of Communication\/Front of House, Art – Intersection live music archivist, Scott Chernis<\/a> – Photographer) made sure we had everything we needed to have a great show. It is truly a pleasure to work a venue and have a mutual respect between the artists and the venue!! The capacity crowd was energetic and hip – just the way we like ’em!<\/p>\n

I look forward to working with Kevin and the folks at Intersection again in the future. Check back to this post in the future as I hope to add some professional photos from Scott Chernis and audio of the concert.<\/p>\n\n\t\t