Funk Train Express (FTX) In Concert

FTX is comprised of the vibe of talented musicians and true friends. Based in the San Jose Bay Area, their music has taken them on a journey up and down California with musical styles ranging from Classic R&B, Old Skool Funk, and the hits of today. On keyboard and vocals, Noli Magsino has made music a lifetime achievement performing with Bay Area bands including D'Groove, and Pacific Vibrations. Also an established trombonist, Noli enjoys covering the music of T.O.P, and E.W.F. On trombone and vocals, San Jose native Gerald Corpuz has been playing trombone and piano since age 9. Back from a seven-year hiatus, Gerald gets to showcase his love for music with FTX. On guitar, Noel Victorio was a former Rock/Metal Band singer whose musical influence includes Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Led Zepplin, AC/DC, Santana, Mike Elnziger, and Joe Satriani. The foundation of FTX, bass player Josh Daily's playing has been inspired by the classic R&B and Soul of James Brown, Chuck Brown, and Stevie Wonder. On drums, San Jose native Benny Vega has been playing drums since age 9. He has played with various groups including The Other Left. On trombone and trumpet, Keith Hunter is currently pursuing his studies at San Jose State for trombone performance and music education. He also plays with another group called the Cavalier. On trumpet and vocals, Darnell Johnson is a DCI World Champion who currently plays with the Santa Clara Vanguard and Renegades Drum & Bugle Corps. On vocals, Jen Estrada's soulful sound is inspired by a range of cross-cultural influences, from jazz to bossa nova to R&B, and hip-hop. On vocals, Honeybill Decter sings with the Minstrels of the Lord for Saint Francis of Assissi Church.

Sunday, October 18th, 3 PM

Foothill Presbyterian Church

5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127

Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105

Suggested Donation: $10 per person

Eastside Community Jazz Ensemble

Founded in 2007 by director and drummer Gabby Horlick, this jazz ensemble comprised of young and talented Bay Area musicians ages fourteen to twenty-five offers an eclectic repertoire featuring latin, funk, and swing styles. This concert will showcase fifteen young musicians from East San Jose featuring big band originals and a few arrangements of popular tunes.

Sunday, September 13th, 3PM

Foothill Presbyterian Church

5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127

Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105

Suggested Donation: $10 per person

The Ninth Annual Jazz On the Grass

Sit back, relax, and enjoy The Steve Turner Jazz Combo playing jazz standards. Sack lunch and ice cream will be provided. Sponsored by the FPC Music Series and Deacons.

Sunday, August 23rd, 12 noon

Foothill Presbyterian Church

5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127

Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105

Suggested Donation: $5 per person

Ninth Annual Jazz on the Grass & Deacon's Lunch

August 23, 2009
12 O'clock Noon
(Suggested Donation $5 per person)

Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra (MPRO)

Formed in 1962 and directed by Frederic Palmer, this American Recorder Society Consort will feature William Boyce's Symphony No. 5 (Allegro ma non troppo), Guillaume de Machaut's Ballade Quant Theseus/Ne quier veoir, Harry Kandel's Der Shtiler Bulgar, Andrea Gabrieli's Quando'io ero giovinetto, Heinrich Isaac's Isbruck, ich muss dich lassen, Johannes Brahms's O Welt, ich muss dich lassen, and Johann Sebastian Bach's Gigue from the Orchestral Suite No. 3. MPRO appearances include those at KQED, KCSM, the Berkeley Early Music Festival, the Palace of the Legion of Honor, and those with the Palo Alto Madrigal Singers, the Congregational Oratorio Society, the Young Performers String Orchestra, the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, and the California State University, East Bay Singers.  www.sfems.org/mpro/

Sunday, June 7, 2009, 3 PM

Foothill Presbyterian Church

5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127

Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105

Suggested Donation: $10 per person

Ragtime Americana!

Having performed widely in the USA and abroad, classically trained Jack and Chris Bradshaw produce a crisp, colorful, and varied sound reminiscent of old-time piano rolls.  Featuring ragtime piano music from the past 100 years, this program will feature Scott Joplin's Cleopha, Joseph Lamb's Bohemia Rag, Charles N. Daniels' Margery, Charles L. Johnson's Dill Pickles, Charlotte Blake's Gravel Rag, Galen Wilkes's Cakewalking through Kansas, and Harry P. Guy's Pearl of the Harem.  http://cdbaby.com/cd/jacknchris

Sunday, May 17, 3PM

Foothill Presbyterian Church

5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127

Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105

Suggested Donation: $10

"The Group Formerly Known As Hewlett-Packard Symphony Orchestra"

Having performed major works all over the Bay Area for over fifteen years, this ensemble will present a program that will feature small chamber works, and the popular Dvorak Symphony No. 9 (New World).  www.hpsymphony.org

Friday, May 15, 7:30 PM

Foothill Presbyterian Church

5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127

Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105

Suggested Donation: $10