JAZZ: Tia Fuller (2/3-4)

By Ron Netsky on January 31, 2012

Saxophonist Tia Fuller turned heads with her muscular style while on tour with pop star Beyonc�. On the jazz scene she's collaborated with Don Byron, Jimmy Heath, Don Braden, and others. But she took it up a notch last year with the release of "Decisive Steps." The title's reference to John Coltrane's "Giant Steps" demanded a powerful performance and she delivered. When she takes the stage at the 42nd Annual Penfield Jazz Fund Raiser, Fuller will join a variety of Penfield school ensembles in premieres of arrangements by Dave Rivello, Mike Titlebaum, Rod Blumenau, and Fuller's sister, Shamie Royston.

Tia Fuller plays Friday-Saturday, February 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. at Penfield High School Auditorium, 25 High School Drive. $6-$10. penfield.edu

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Mike Callan said on Feb. 03, 2012 at 2:44pm

Don't forget Eric Marienthal at Spencerport High School's "Evening of Jazz" Saturday night! He's played with Lee Rirenour, Dave Grusin, David Benoit, The Rippingtons and the list goes on. Many local HS bands playing as well.

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