The Truth Project Band

In celebration of International Jazz History Month, The Tidal Breeze Jazz Showcase presents The Truth Project Band

The Tidal Breeze Jazz Showcase brings together top local and regional jazz artists. This concert features Henrique De Almeida and The Truth Project Band, performing jazz and jazz fusion.

Henrique De Almeida - Drumset, Berklee School of Music Professor, has published 7 instructional drum books and presents clinics throughout the country. His composition projects include work for HBO, Victoria Secret and others. Henrique performed with the USAF Falconaires for 13 years. He has performed several times at Carnegie Hall, and with numerous artists including Bill Cobham, Bill Summers (Headhunters), Dave Ellefson (Megadeath), Victor Wooton, Save Samuels (Spyro Gyra), Gloria Estefan, and Nat Adderley among others. Henique leads The Truth Project Band.

Jonathon Powell - Trumpet: Powell earned a name for himself in the NYC Latin music scene by winning The Latin Jazz Corner's Best Latin Jazz Trumpet Player of 2009, becoming Eddie Palmieri’s first call trumpet player since 2013 and helping Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra bring home Grammy wins in 2014, 2015 and 2020. During his 20-year stint in NY Powell shared the stage and recording studio with world renown musicians and artists including Blood, Sweat and Tears, Eddie Palmieri, Ricky Martin, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Bob Mintzer, Snoop Dogg and others.

Andy Burtschi studied at the Univ. of North Texas. Andy’s recording projects include Jazz America with The Beatniks (his own group), and recordings with Randall Reyman; Sam Crain, Wayne Wilkinson, and contemporary Christian artists Jared Anderson, Michael Gungor (Grammy-nominated Beautiful Things), and Shannon Wexelberg. Andy has performed with Alan Joseph, Joe Sciallo and the Deep End, Marcie and Ed Hureau, Susan Rissman, Nube Nueve, New Vintage Jazz, Thomas Dawson, Mark Bovee, Lila Mori and others.

Matt Podschweit: Matt’s versatility has led to gigs with jazz, rock, blues, folk, top 40, and big band artists. Matt has appeared with such notable acts as the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, The Four Lads, Little Anthony and the Imperials. He is currently appearing with the SofaKillers, Treo, Eric Ellison, and Tidal Breeze.

Special Guest Julie Bradley has performed extensively in the United States and abroad appearing in 45 states & 30 countries. Julie has been a featured soloist with American Idol winner Kris Allen and finalist Melinda Doolittle, the Air Capital Big Band, The Mid-Atlantic Symphony, and The Colorado Springs Philharmonic. In 2021 she retired from the U.S. Air Force.

Special Guest Terri Pederson has performed with singer Ernestine Anderson, entertainer Clint Holmes, and jazz greats Bill Watrous and Phil Urso. Terri is the leader of Tidal Breeze Cool Energy.

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