Jim Merod is Professor of American Literature, jazz critic and writer. Prof. Merod has also been a jazz and blues recording and mastering engineer for more than twenty years. Recording only live jazz events, he has recorded the best - including Tito Puente, Joe Lovano, Tommy Flanagan, Sarah Vaughan, Eddie Palmieri, Wynton Marsalis, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Tolu, Los Lobos, Ozomatli, and Luciana Souza.
Prof. Merod is also the co-author of legendary composer-saxophonist Benny Golson's autobiography, organizes the Jazz Monsters concert series at SOKA University in Orange County, CA and a reviewer for Positive Feedback Online magazine.
Jim is a tremendously engaging speaker, and will be bringing high resolution master recordings for our education and entertainment. He has a wealth of stories about the Jazz Greats to share. If you love Jazz, or even just love music, don't miss this one!!
Thursday, February 14th, 7:30pm
Mercer Island Congregational Church Basement
4545 Island Crest Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Prof. Merod is also the co-author of legendary composer-saxophonist Benny Golson's autobiography, organizes the Jazz Monsters concert series at SOKA University in Orange County, CA and a reviewer for Positive Feedback Online magazine.
Jim is a tremendously engaging speaker, and will be bringing high resolution master recordings for our education and entertainment. He has a wealth of stories about the Jazz Greats to share. If you love Jazz, or even just love music, don't miss this one!!
Thursday, February 14th, 7:30pm
Mercer Island Congregational Church Basement
4545 Island Crest Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040