BRATTLEBORO—The Vermont Jazz Center will present its sixth annual Solo Jazz Piano Festival on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23. The entire festival will be presented in person at VJC and simultaneously livestreamed for those unable to attend the performances and educational activities. With a diverse and talented .
Pol Allingham
Published:
1:41 PM May 27, 2021
Updated:
1:55 PM May 27, 2021
Roella Oloro is raising money to return to a prestigious American music school.
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A jazz musician is looking for help in raising £23,000 to return to a prestigious music school in America.
Hackney resident Roella Oloro, 23, has a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, Boston, but the private establishment requires her to show she can afford to live there.
Having already raised £27,000 in 2019, the saxophone, piano and bass player moved to London from Gloucester in order to pursue her passion.
The decision to study stateside was born from her desire to explore the ‘original source’ of jazz.
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Two singles and a masterfully crafted EP that invited over 50k listeners in 2020. A history of live performances all across the country. A full ride at Berklee College of Music. A list of prestigious awards and accolades including the Berklee Guitar Department Achievement award, first prize at the Luminarts Jazz Competition in Chicago, and a National YoungArts Foundation first place award for both Jazz guitar and Jazz vocals. Collaborations with jazz legends including Terri Lyne Carrington, Nicholas Payton, and Dee Dee Bridgewater. Even at the age of 21, it seems like Francesca Castro can’t miss.
I was first introduced to the music of jazz guitarist, singer, and producer, Francesca Castro through an Instagram video of her cover of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ by The Beatles. I was inspired by how she played with the tempo and chord progression, incorporating a relaxed jazzy feel to one of my favorite songs by the group. Pretty soon, I was lost in Castro’s catalogue of