Hybrid Jazz From Trish Hennessey - with Beloved Trumpeter, Joey Sommerville!

Ooooh, this is gonna be a "Red Cups UP" interview!  Hah!  That's one of the tunes on Joey Sommerville's new CD, "Overnight Sensation" (oh, the irony THERE!).  The song was lauded by "USA Today" columnist, Elysa Gardner.  She just mentioned it the other day when she discussed new music that caught her ear.  Bette Midler and Darlene Love and Joey - he was in the right company, wasn't he?  Thanks, Elysa!

This will be the third go-round with Joey as guest.  The first time was back in "Cool Jazz Conversations" days with Joy Hall.  Then, he visited "Hybrid Jazz" with more exciting news two years ago.  NOW?  Honey, this a whole 'nother chapter in the Saga of Sommerville!  The new project is SMOKING hot!  In terms of artistry and variety.  Joey has enlisted his friends to play with him: Earl Klugh, Elan Trotman, Eric Essix and Jeff Bradshaw.  And he has stretched his wings and flown to beautiful new directions.  He echoes the past so well while breathing life into it.  Joey is adamant that you know he plays ALL kinds of music on that trumpet, but he truly has an affinity for the life of what Jazz is. Matter-of-fact, Joey is an "All That Jazz" award-winner.  Let him tell you about that :)

Raised in the Baptist Church, Joey knew that if the congregation responded favorably to his trumpet, then his "soul communication" was on target :)  Liiving in Atlanta now (from Detroit), Joey has played with everyone from Phish to Cirque de Soleil to the many stars who landed in 'Lanta for his Jazz After Dark Series.  He's no stranger to touring or recording - he has honed his craft for YEARS - and to say that you're going to enjoy every note of what you'll hear on the new CD is an understatement!  Join us in The Chat Room on 11/11!