Back to August, 2024
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Summer Concert Series - Smith & Binder Jazz - 6-8pm
Fee: FreeSmith & Binder Jazz offers an eclectic and tasteful selection of jazz and pop standards and gypsy jazz tunes. Steve (vocals, guitar) and Linda (violin and mandolin) create a vintage, yet updated and accessible blend of music that will get your toes tapping! Steve Smith is a Milwaukee singer/songwriter who has performed a variety of musical styles ranging from folk/rock, to choral music, to jazz and pop standards. As a guitarist, Steve has lately been working on perfecting his technique as a swing rhythm guitarist to accompany his vocals. He is particularly interested in learning and performing the music of Django Reinhardt. Freddie Green is another great influence. Linda Binder performs actively in Milwaukee and Chicago on both violin and mandolin. After working as a violinist with the Omaha Symphony, and continuing to pursue orchestral and chamber music work and study in NYC, she took a left turn into the world of improvisation. These days she's enjoying playing jazz, free improvisation, and other contemporary styles as well as indulging her interest in Brazilian Choro music.