Then and Now Episode 5: Tober Schorr from The Sound Ideal (with a Bonus Interview with Stephanie Andelman promoting Ned Jazz and Wine 2024)

Tober Schorr has been studying West African Mande music since 1999. He started playing drum sets when he was about 16, and later, he would try the djembe. He served in the Peace Corps in Mozambique before moving to Boulder a little over 20 years ago. One of the reasons he moved there was because of the African drum and dance scene that was so prevalent there.

Once he moved there, he started studying under African drummers Abdoul Doumbia and Fara Tolno, and he eventually decided to become a professional musician in his early 30s. He graduated from Metro State in 2013 with a second bachelor’s, studying jazz there under Ron Miles and Paul Romaine, and he got the idea of mixing African music with American jazz concepts. In 2017, he started writing music more seriously after getting a pro deal on the music software Finale. In 2018, he joined a funk band as a keyboardist, which gave him more motivation to write the songs he was most passionate about.

3rd Annual Nederland Jazz & Wine Festival in Chipeta Park, Downtown Nederland

August 24, 2024, 11am-5pm 
Sample wines from local and regional wineries while jazz musicians fill the air...
Delight your palate: Explore a diverse selection of wines, from crisp whites to bold reds. Pair with various food options.
Sway to the rhythm: Relax and unwind with the soulful sounds of live jazz.
Explore local art: Visit creatives and browse their colorful paintings to handcrafted ceramics.
Experience the charm of Nederland: Enjoy the mountain town atmosphere and breathtaking scenery.

Tickets come with a tasting glass, carrying tote, prize drawing ticket for big wins, access to the park, and support for nonprofit Nederland Area Seniors.

This year's selected performers come from Boulder, Denver, and Brooklyn: Medianoche Honrado with Special Guest Steve Wilson (Latin), Halle Tomlinson Band (Neo Soul & Funk), and Jeremy Mohney Trio (Swing).

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