The Primordial Jazz Funktet, led by SF's own Dan Furman, has released its first eponymous CD.  The Primordial Jazz Funktet brings a lot of the 21st century into a (mostly) traditional jazz quintet, often joined by a vocalist. Furman started the group in Atlanta, GA, and moved it to New York in 2004. The Funktet plays Furman's compositions, which are strongly influenced by funk and hiphop beats, as well as by world music sounds. "The music is intense, but it always grooves," he says.

The CD is available on iTunes. You can also pick up the actual CD at Singers Forum for $15 ($5 from each CD is donated to Singers Forum Foundation). 

To celebrate the release of her new CD, Teri Ralston will bring her show "I've Gotta Get Back to New York" back to The Metropolitan Room this month.  Her CD is available at Singers Forum for $20 ($5 from each CD is donated to Singers Forum Foundation). 

Teri Ralston: I've Gotta Get Back to New York
Musical Director: Shelly Markham
Monday, November 17
9:00 pm
The Metropolitan Room
34 W. 22nd St.
Reservations: 212.206.0440

Tomorrow night, Ted Muzio returns to the keys to play for Open Mic at Singers Forum.  Ted is a well-known and established musician and singer and has run popular open mic nights around the city.  Plus, he's sure to sing a few tunes for you himself!

Come join us for our monthly Open Mic party, see your fellow classmates, and practice what you've learned in class!

Open Mic
Friday, November 7
8:00 pm, 7:30 pm sign-up
$10 singers, $5 audience only
Snacks & sodas complimentary!
Emcee: John Koprowski

Strong technique is the basis of Singers Forum's philosophy of singing, and we want to make sure you have ample opportunity to train your voice properly.  If private lessons aren't in your budget right now, group Voice Technique classes are an affordable option!  In Elizabeth Russo's Voice Technique classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you also get the added benefit in each class of a breathing and relaxation session, which Liz has adapted from the John Albert Harris Method.  Single classes* are available at just $41 per two-hour class.  Call or stop by the front desk to sign up! 

*Single classes are available only if a class is not sold-out to full-semester registrants.