Christine Fawson/Jim Porcella Jazz Quartet
Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2025
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“Christine Fawson has become high on my personal list of excellent jazz singers! She is the real thing, in that she is truly a “horn player” deep inside and, in truth, she is externally as well. Just when you are shaking your head after hearing her fantastic singing, she picks up the trumpet or flugelhorn and plays the hell out of THEM, TOO! What a blessing to have her aboard!”
Bobby Shew, Jazz Trumpet Legend -
"Jim Porcella's got the gift! He really swings!" -
“CHRISTINE FAWSON is a distinctive performer with compelling dynamism -
"Jim Porcella's singing is exquisite! I want to hear more!" -
Christine Fawson's presence as “a performer who must be seen, as well as heard to be suitably appreciated.” -
"Jim Porcella is a genial baritone with his own smooth sound, relaxed feel, fine timing, and a tasteful repertoire, and honest to God male jazz singer." -
Discography
Christine Fawson
Happy Talk (2003) is a collaboration with legendary trombonist and Grammy Award nominated arranger Phil Wilson.
My Side (2013) features original pop and jazz compositions by Christine and one of her favorite guitarists and songwriters, Scott Tarulli.
Here Now. A return to more traditional jazz roots is displayed in the 2016 album
Christine Fawson Sings Jazz (2018) features pianist Tim Ray's contemporary adaptations of her favorite selections from the Great American Songbook.
Jim Porcella
CHRISTMAS IS
Mike Renzi with Jim Porcella have recorded a solid jazz Christmas album, December Is: Christmas Duets. This album offers lively, warm, and time tested standards and one likable original co-written by Renzi. These tunes have been arranged here as accessible jazz, classy as well as moving.
Keep Honkin
Bombay Jim and the Swinging Sapphires’ the CD showcases the Boston-based, 9-member-group known for their exceptional musicianship and inspired ability to swing.
If ICould Dance like Fred Astaire
With the Ron Zack Trio a mixture of Jazz standards and American songbook gems
Antonio & Jon
Jim Porcella has come up with a unique and entertaining theme for his latest release. He runs parallel the works of the esteemed Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim with the hip lyricist Jon Hendricks.
Life is so Peculiar
Recorded in San Fransisco with Richie Cole and the Larry Dunlop Quartet. Jim sings the songs of Carroll Coates
You've got that Look
Recorded live at the El Morocco in Worcester with the Jeff Holmes big band and special guest Dick Johnson
Sneak Preview
Jim's first cd on the Brownstone Label.recorded in 1995 with Allen Dawson-drums,Dick Ogdren-piano,Emil Hadda-trmt.&flugel, Mike Monaghan-sax, Marshall Wood-bass.
Dream Dancing with You
Recorded with Mike Renzi, Bob Cranshaw, Buddy Williams, & Harry Allen
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Bio
CHRISTINE FAWSON / JIM PORCELLA
JAZZ QUARTET
Christine Fawson and Jim Porcella's Jazz Quartet formed as a result of two friends who love to perform together. Jim and Christine truly enjoy each other and have a great time on stage. They cover a wide variety of jazz including blues, funk, latin, jazz standards, and originals.
About THE MEMBERS OF THE BAND
CHRISTINE FAWSON VOCALS / TRUMPET CO-LEADER
is a jazz singer and freelance trumpet player. She loves playing many different styles of music and she is primarily an old school entertainer.
Born and raised in Ukiah, California, Christine has also lived in Hawaii, Utah, Massachusetts and New Mexico and has enjoyed a career as a musician and solo artist for over twenty years. Endorsed by the Bach corporation, Christine was on faculty at Berklee College of Music from 2003-2017 as professor of Brass, Ear Training, Harmony, Voice, Performance Studies and Ensemble. A Sarah Vaughan Internatonal Jazz Vocal Competition Finalist in 2017 and 2019, Downbeat Magazine noted Christine as “A distinctive performer with compelling dynamism,” and Jack Bowers of All About Jazz, touts her presence as “a performer who must be seen, as well as heard to be suitably appreciated.”Christine has recorded four albums as a leader. From 2002-2012 Fawson was a member of the vocal jazz ensemble, Syncopation.From 2004-2009, Christine was a member of Sherrie Maricle's DIVA Jazz Orchestra. While with the band, she toured parts of Europe and the United States and played at Carnegie Hall, The Apollo Theater and Lincoln Center.
JIM PORCELLA VOCALS CO-LEADER
Jim has performed jazz in a variety of settings including concerts, festivals, and jazz clubs in the US and abroad. He has recorded with some of the premier jazz musicians in the country including Alan Dawson, Harry Allen, Mike Renzi, Richie Cole, Bob Cranshaw among others. Jim has recorded seven critically acclaimed CDs. Jim has been the featured vocalist with the Artie Shaw Orchestra, and also is the leader of the swing band "Bombay Jim and the Swinging Sapphires".He performed as the lead vocalist with the group Primavera!, a tribute show to the music of Louis Prima and Keely Smith.
CASEY SCHEUERELL DRUMS
Career Highlights
- World tours with Gino Vanelli, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Kitaro
- Performing artist with Melissa Manchester, Chaka Khan, Suzanne Somers, Ben Vereen, and Robben Ford
- Numerous recording credits with Gino Vanelli, Jean-Luc Ponty, Chaka Khan, and others
- Extensive international clinic and solo performance experience
- Author of numerous articles on drums and percussion
has been entertaining audiences in New England for over 40 years as a solo performer, playing and singing from Maine to New York. Jazz organ and piano are his first loves. Jack has also performed in Las Vegas.Los AngelesHe has also toured the country as a member of one of New England’s show bands,”the Continentals”As a composer Jack has written many original jazz compositions several are performed by “In the Pocket.”Jack also performs with Jim Porcella, a popular new England jazz singer, as well as
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