2013 Info for Jazz Performers                

The Taylor House Music and Art Series is accepting applications from musicians for our 2012 Jazz music series.  Check the dates on the front page of Music and Art.  We generally do 2 concerts a month on Fridays.

How to participate in the monthly Taylor House jazz series is described below. 
For information about a weekly opportunity for jazz in Jamaica Plain see www.nightsong.org.

In case you’re not familiar with the venue, this is a series of house concerts in an 1853 Victorian home near the Pond in Jamaica Plain. Our music room seats about 50, has a fine 7’ Yamaha grand, and a rather bright acoustic. We are looking for musicians who can temper their instruments and programs to the intimacy of this space. In addition to the music, art by a local artist is featured in a three-room display, and a reception follows each program.

We intend to explore the richness of the Boston music world, and do not feature many repeat performers.  We’re looking for jazz musicians who can temper their instruments and programs to the intimacy of this space.  In part that means half-stick on the piano, minimal amplification, and small ensembles.  But beyond that, it signifies the chance to experiment with effects that might be lost in noisier venues.  The program should be 50-60 minutes in length, with no break.

We do some promotion by sending notices to our extensive e-mail list, and placing notices in publications such as the JP Gazette, the Boston Phoenix, and the Globe Calendar, as well as the WGBH web site and in some early music publications if relevant. However, musicians are also expected to participate in the promotion. There is a suggested admission fee of $10 at the door. 
In addition, you may sell your CDs at the concert.

If you have any questions, contact Daryl Bichel at 617.312.8328 or darylbichel@aol.com

To apply please submit the following to
Daryl Bichel
50 Burroughs St
Jamaica Plain MA 02130:

1.   The names of those who will be performing, along with the name of the group if it’s an established entity.

2.   Information about the general nature of your program.  The program should be 50-60 minutes in length, without an intermission.

3.   A sound clip or CD.

4.   Two or three performance dates selected from the list below, in your order of preference.

5.   A plan describing how you will promote your concert.

6.   A photograph and a brief biographical sketch for our use in publicity
           (submit electronically to darylbichel@aol.com).