Sean Jefferson
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Welcome to Sean Jefferson's official music site. Check out his latest projects, upcoming tours and clinics, listen to music, view photos and much more. You can find out information about private drum instruction with Sean.  Enjoy the site and be sure to show Sean some love and leave him a message!!

News

June 2009


Sean's 4tet with Marcus Strickland, Harold O'Neal and Richie Goods performed with special guest Mel Henderson at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (8th edition) on Tuesday, June 16th. They performed to great acclaim!! "Sean Jefferson and the extraordinary musicians he assembled for his RIJF appearance....very well could have been one of the greatest groups in jazz." (Saby Reyes-Kulkarni, City Newspaper)  Read the entire review of the show here.  The group also finished recording Sean's upcoming album "Dream Works."  The album is scheduled for a Fall release.  More news to come!


March 2009


Sean will perform with his 5tet at the 2009 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.  He will play two sets on Tuesday, June 16th (6 pm & 10 pm) at the Montage Music Hall (Club Pass required or $20 at the door).  Sean's 5tet will feature saxophonist Marcus Strickland and guitarist Mel Henderson.  For more information on tickets, travel and venues, please visit www.rochesterjazz.com.


Past News
2008

VERB-ATION (2008) JazzHead Records

Verb-ation can be purchased by mailing in a
CD ORDER FORM.  Click here to download an order form.

Dates

Upcoming events

  • Fri, July 10, 2009
  • 6:00 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio
  • Carmella's
  • 5959 East Main St. Olcott NY USA (MAP)
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  • Sat, July 11, 2009
  • 1:00 pm
  • Private Event
  • Jack's Place
  • 1200 Kings Highway N Rochester NY USA (MAP)
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  • Sat, July 11, 2009
  • 6:00 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio @ Webster Jazz Night
  • Webster NY (MAP)
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  • Sat, July 11, 2009
  • 10:00 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio
  • Webster NY USA (MAP)
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  • Fri, July 17, 2009
  • 6:00 pm
  • Herb Smith Quintet
  • Corn Hill Landing Arts Festival
  • Exchange Street Rochester NY USA (MAP)
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  • Fri, July 17, 2009
  • 8:30 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio
  • GCAE UpLift
  • Rochester NY USA (MAP)
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  • Tue, July 21, 2009
  • 7:00 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio - "Cool Jazz" series
  • Penfield Amphitheater
  • Penfield NY USA (MAP)
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  • Fri, July 24, 2009
  • 7:30 pm
  • TBA
  • Benton Harbor Michigan USA (MAP)
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  • Sat, July 25, 2009
  • Private Event
  • Buffalo NY USA (MAP)
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  • Sun, July 26, 2009
  • Paradigm Shift Trio
  • Joe Riddick's Sports Bar
  • Syracuse NY USA (MAP)
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  • Sun, August 2, 2009
  • Paradigm Shift Trio w/ Wylciffe Gordon @ Pine Grill Reunion
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Park
  • Buffalo NY USA (MAP)
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  • Mon, August 3, 2009
  • Paradigm Shift Recording Session w/ Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Printup, Gray Mayfield
  • Rochester NY USA (MAP)


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  • Mon, October 5, 2009
  • 7:00 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio - Live on Rhythmz (Channel 98 - Syracuse, NY)
  • Syracuse NY USA (MAP)
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Previous events

  • Thu, July 2, 2009
  • 7:00 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio
  • One Ryan Alley
  • Ryan Alley (East Ave. & Alexander St.) Rochester NY USA (MAP)
  • Sean will be appearing with Paradigm Shift Trio at "One" Lounge & Nightclub.  Paradigm Shift Trio will debut live jazz at one of Rochester's newest and hottest lounges in the East End!
  • Sun, June 28, 2009
  • 6:00 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio
  • Joe Riddick's Sports Bar
  • 2960 Erie Blvd E. Syracuse NY USA (MAP)
  • Fri, June 26, 2009
  • 6:00 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio
  • Abilene Bar & Lounge
  • 153 Liberty Pole Way Rochester NY USA (MAP)
  • Thu, June 25, 2009
  • 7:00 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio
  • One Ryan Alley
  • Ryan Alley (East Ave. & Alexander St.) Rochester NY USA (MAP)
  • Thu, June 18, 2009
  • 5:00 pm
  • Paradigm Shift Trio
  • Apple Store Eastview Mall
  • Victor NY USA (MAP)
  • Tue, June 16, 2009
  • 10:00 pm
  • Sean Jefferson (featuring Marcus Strickland) @ Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
  • Montage Music Hall
  • 50 Chesnut Street Rochester NY USA (MAP)
  • For more info about the 2009 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, including tickets, venues and travel, visit www.rochesterjazz.com.
  • Tue, June 16, 2009
  • 6:00 pm
  • Sean Jefferson (featuring Marcus Strickland) @ Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
  • Montage Music Hall
  • 50 Chestnut Street Rochester NY USA (MAP)
  • For more info about the 2009 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, including tickets, venues and travel, visit www.rochesterjazz.com
  • Mon, June 15, 2009
  • Recording Session
  • Rochester NY USA (MAP)
  • Sun, June 14, 2009
  • Recording Session
  • Rochester NY USA (MAP)
  • Sat, June 13, 2009
  • Paradigm Shift Trio - Private Event
  • Rochester NY USA (MAP)
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