JAZZ AVIARY


 “You have to listen harder to the natural world so you can separate out the primal song from the songs of our civilization and from our static.” (Bill McKibbon)   

“The preservation of the world lies in understanding and appreciating the wonder and awe that nature arouses.”   (E.O. Wilson)     

    The above quotes started LA based actor and jazz vocalist Susan Krebs on a journey which resulted in a multimedia concert called Jazz Aviary. Susan explains: “I hope to express the “wonder and awe that nature arouses”, specifically that birds arouse: through wide-ranging Music; beautiful Visual Projections; Poetry & Spoken Word; fascinating ornithological Facts; and by listening to the birds themselves from field recordings of Birdsong.”   


    From its first “flight” in 2004 at a small performance space in Venice, CA, through many incarnations including several engagements at LA’s premiere jazz concert halls, Giannelli Square, the Jazz Bakery, and, Vitello’s Jazz & Supper Club, Susan’s intent has been not only to entertain, but to awaken and re-connect people to the natural life around them - and the need to protect it.

“So”, she says, “I am delighted when the concerts resonate powerfully with the audience, often evoking childhood memories of the magic of birdsong and re-awakening them to the music of the birds in their own backyards. And there is always much enthusiasm for the music of the concert in all its variety and depth and for the entire multi-media experience.”

Jazz vocalist Susan Krebs has conceived and performed a thoroughly unique show that is innovative, mind stretching, and simply beautiful!


"...This is an astounding production that must be experienced to be felt and understood. It is a multi-senses feast that you will long remember, extremely well done by caring musicians and technicians, daring to be experimental in their art and dedicated to a new captivating result. But then isn’t that what jazz musicians have always done? One of the most refreshing, interesting, stimulating shows I’ve ever attended. Krebs and her amazing musicians created something of singular beauty."  (LA Jazz Scene)

“A fascinating musical presentation."    (Don Heckman - LA Times)

“Susan Krebs has nothing but fondness for our feathered friends—and expresses her joyous affection magnificently throughout this fascinating concept project... irresistible offerings from a formidable jazz artist... A lot of great jazz interpreters gather great songs together, but few do it as well and convincingly as Krebs. This is a treat for lovers of birds, jazz and music that makes the heart soar.” (AMG)

"... Krebs so skillfully invades the likes of “Baltimore Oriole”, “Skylark”, “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square”, Lennon and McCartney’s “Blackbird” and Abbey Lincoln’s “Bird Alone” that the result is like a series of delicate yet masterfully constructed origami creatures..."  (Christopher Louden - JAZZ TIMES)

"... there’s just love and joy and gratitude for the inspiration which motivated this full-throated song fest... Krebs’ interpretive passion, intelligence, and love for the project can be heard throughout." (Bob Gish - Jazz Improv)

  ** Jazz Aviary also has great potential as a fund-raising event. And, as there are some 60 million folks in the U.S. alone who consider themselves some kind of “birder”, the commercial potential for Jazz Aviary concerts is strong.

 



www.jazzaviary.com




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International Review
of Music
Jazz Times
Jazz Improv
LA Times

ALL MUSIC GUIDE
"Irresistible offerings from a formidable jazz artist."

LA JAZZ SCENE
"Krebs and her amazing musicians created something of singular beauty."