The 3D Jazz Trio With Jeff Antoniuk & friends

The JazzWire Summer Summit Opening Night 

featuring the 3D Jazz Trio with Jeff Antoniuk and friends

• Doors open: 6:30 pm
• Show 7 pm
• Advance tickets $20
• Day of show: $25
• Parties of 4 or more can reserve a table for an additional $25. Send a request to info@JKproductions.org
• Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
• Free street parking, no food or drink minimum, no charge to stay for second set.

The 3D Jazz Trio (the D stands for Divas), is a swinging jazz ensemble comprised of drummer Sherrie Maricle, pianist Jackie Warren, and bassist Amy Shook. They take to the Takoma Station stage on Tuesday July 23 accompanied by master saxophonist Jeff Antoniuk as well as some to-be announced friends. 

The trio was created in 2014. All three players were members of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra.  Amy Shook explains the attraction that she and her band mates felt when they first played together.  “For one thing, from the very first note we ever played together, we immediately ‘recognized’ each other…we had practically the same concept of swing and feel, and that is a very rare and wonderful experience.”

“And I think that is why we can play so tightly, or loosely, together, because we are feeling it the same way. There is a tremendous ease in it. And it feels amazing! Sometimes we laugh on the bandstand  sometimes because we cannot believe the intuitive way we play together, and it is so much fun. Now, years later, the three of us are the absolute best of friends, so the hang and communion continues whether we’re on the bandstand or off of it. I am forever grateful we found each other in this life!”

Jeff Antoniuk is a Canadian-American saxophonist and educator. Born in Alberta, Canada, he has lived in the U.S. since 1986. He directs Jazz Band Masterclass, inDepth Jazz, and Capital City Voices, which serve vocalists and instrumentalists. Jeff has worked with Jamie Baum, Jeff Coffin, Zaccai Curtis, Jimmy Haslip, Leonardo Lucini, Allison Miller, Marcus Miller, Najee, Alex Norris, Mike Pope, Wayman Tisdale, Walt Weiskopf, and Kenny Werner; and with Canadian musicians Tommy Banks, Ralph Bowen, David Foster, Ingrid Jensen, and P. J. Perry. He has also appeared with Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Bobby McFerrin, and Kenny Rogers.