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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS: Veronica Swift Interview May 2022

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On May 14, critically acclaimed and rising jazz star singer @Veronica Swift makes her third trip to Rochester. This appearance follows 2017 and 2019 appearances at the Rochester International Jazz Festival.Her performance at Theater at Innovation Square on Chestnut will not only feature tunes from her latest release, This Bitter Earth, but will also feature a multi-genre setlist. Tickets are on sale online now: https://veronicaswift.com/shows

She’s joined by:
Mathis Picard – Piano
Julius Rodriguez – Keyboards
Chris Whiteman – Guitar
Alexander Claffy – Bass
Brian Viglione – Drums
James Sarno – Trumpet
Troy Roberts – Tenor
Lauren Sevian – Baritone Sax

Ahead of the show, Swift talked about how she stays grounded, finding her voice in a genre that is steeped with foundational names, and how it feels coming back to Rochester. Here’s her 1-on-1 with Dan Gross:
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  1. MC Sleeper says:

    great interview…

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