The Twenties Roar Again! with The Modernistics Trio

The Twenties Roar Again – Celebrating the Centennial of The Great Gatsby

Called “absolutely joyous, virtuosic and wonderful” (Concerts at the Crane), The Modernistics Trio will perform a festive show called The Twenties Roar Again– swinging songs, tap-dance numbers, and jazz instrumentals by Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, and other master tunesmiths of the 1920s.  An exuberant and stylish portrait of the era, delivered with a 21^st-century groove!  Among the many audience favorites are Blue Skies, Stairway to Paradise, Let’s Misbehave, It Had To Be You, and Ellington’s Black and Tan Fantasy.

The Twenties Roar Again celebrates the 100^th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic American novel, The Great Gatsby (published April 10, 1925).

About the Performers:

The Modernistics Trio – Ted Powers, vocals, tap-dance, guitar, banjo and harmonica; Peter H. Bloom, flute; and Dave Zox, double-bass.

Ted, Peter, and Dave have played together for decades, and each of them has impressive credentials performing in the U.S. and abroad.

Ted Powers, vocals, guitar, harmonica, banjo and tap, has an extensive career in jazz, blues, and pop, touring in the U.S. and abroad.  His decades as a performing artist include several years as a solo performer in the south of France and tap-dancing in the U.S. with the legendary Jimmy “Sir Slyde” Mitchell.  Praised for his virtuosity and versatility, Ted is known for his vivid and stylish interpretations of great American music from the 1920s, 30s, 40s and beyond.  He is acclaimed as a singer, tap dancer, and multi-instrumentalist, and has played with Billy Novick, Ray Santisi, Peter Tillotson, and other notables.

Flutist Peter H. Bloom has been hailed praised for “infectious brio” (The New York City Jazz Record), “exquisite melody” (JazzImprov), and “a brightly gorgeous tone” (Gapplegate Music Review). He performs in North America, Europe, and the Far East, and is featured on 49 recordings.  A 47-year veteran with The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, he has shared the stage with jazz luminaries Sheila Jordan, Jaki Byard, Geri Allen, Ricky Ford, Charles Neville, Jay Clayton, and other legends.  His latest CD, Exuberant Ellingtonia: Flute and Piano Sessions, has been called “a treasure trove” (Textura Magazine, Ontario) and “one of those albums we know are unique jewels” (Jazz, ese ruido, Spain). 

Bassist Dave Zox has performed with a long list of celebrated artists in his 40-year career.  He’s played with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Artie Shaw Band, Herb Reed and the Platters, John Abercrombie, Kenny Werner, Phil Woods, Sheila Jordan, Garrison Fewell, Jim McNeely, and others.  Dave Zox played for many years with noted Boston groups like the Al Vega Trio, pianists Ray Santisi and Harvey Diamond, and others.  He serves on the faculties of Northeastern University, Phillips Academy in Andover MA, and Ipswich Public Schools, and maintains an active teaching studio.

Registration is required to attend this IN-PERSON event.

Sponsored by the David J. Hughes Memorial Fund.