RIJF 2019

Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County

115 South Avenue

Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County 115 South Avenue Rochester, NY 14604-1896 (585) 428-7300 http://www2.libraryweb.org All shows are free. No tickets are required.

Venue Schedule

12:00 PM

Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County
Escape Terrain

As an exciting, uniquely gifted upcoming group of musicians, it’s no wonder “Escape Terrain” is making headway in the music industry. This band knows how to turn up a crowd and engage listeners when they hit the stage! Each member’s dedication to music, including studying and acquiring music degrees from v...

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Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County
Billy Petito

Billy Petito was introduced to classical music at an early age, and started piano lessons at age 6. Drawn to more contemporary styles of music such as rock, funk, R&B, jazz, and the blues, Petito began to study the guitar at age 10. Initially teaching himself, at the age of 13 he began his studies with Chad Leader...

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Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County
Ryan Barski

Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Ryan Barski is a jazz drummer currently studying with Rich Thompson at the Eastman School of Music. Ryan has been surrounded by music and the drum set from a very young age. His father first introduced him to the drums with a set for Christmas at the age of 4. Ryan comes from the town of ...

12:00 PM

Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County
Mike Melito

Drummer Mike Melito has been one of the most sought after jazz drummers and teachers in upstate NY for over 25 yrs. Mike studied with RPO percussionist John McNeill as well as Ray Mosca who is best known with his work with Ahmad Jamal and Oscar Peterson. Mike has released five critically acclaimed CD’s of his own and is on over 25 recording...

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Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County
Mike Kaupa

Jazz Trumpet player Mike Kaupa has toured North America, Europe and Japan as a leader and member of other groups, such as "ONIX" (Spain), "Equinox" (France), "The Existing Reality" (U.S. and England) "The Institute for Creative Music" (U.S.) and "The Glenn Miller Orchestra" (U.S., Canada and Japan). He was an interim instructor of jazz trumpet at the Ea...

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