Teri has an intuitive laid back sense of time reminiscent of Abbey Lincoln and Betty Carter but with her own uniqueness. JACK DEJOHNETTE, Legendary Jazz Drummer & 2012 NEA JazzMaster
Teri Roiger has a voice like the finest bittersweet chocolate full of rich, dark, contradicting flavors that miraculously blend to create one of the most original vocal instruments in decades. VIC GARBARINI, Playboy Magazine
A discovery at the Sunside in Paris, Teri Roiger, somewhere between Abbey Lincoln, Billie Holiday and Anita O'Day, played with elegance, expressiveness and authenticity. JEAN SZLAMOWICZ, Jazz Hot Magazine, Paris
SHARP 5 celebrates their recording SHINE A BRIGHT LIGHT!
Listen to the recording here:
https://teriroiger.bandcamp.com/album/shine-a-bright-light
TERI ROIGER (vocals), PETE LEVIN (piano & keyboard), JOHN MENEGON (bass), JEFF SIEGEL (drums), NANNY ASSIS (percussion, guitar, vocals)
To hear Teri Roiger is to experience that peculiarly beautiful combination of improvisation, tone, feeling, and phrasing that are distinct elements of jazz freedom. She is made for those who still understand the meaning of the term the real thing. STANLEY CROUCH, Author, Cultural Critic & 2019 NEA Jazz Master
JAZZTIMES: Powerfully moving…sagacious warmth…impressively deep…
ALL ABOUT JAZZ: Roiger’s warm contralto, like aged, fine whiskey, is smooth but heady.
Mark Myers, JazzWax.com: A vocalist who wraps (Abbey) Lincoln’s complex songs around her finger…
SHARP 5, a Brazilian Jazz Band, released their first album on SEPT 20 (2021) and are excited to share the music with you. TERI ROIGER (vocals), PETE LEVIN (piano/keys), JOHN MENEGON (bass), JEFF SIEGEL (drums), NANNY ASSIS (percussion, guitar, vocals) You can listen and/or purchase SHINE A BRIGHT LIGHT on my BandCamp page at this link: SHINE A BRIGHT LIGHT
Teri's 4th CD as a bandleader "GHOST OF YESTERDAY: Shades of Lady Day" was chosen by acclaimed author/critic Scott Yanow as one of his top 30 Jazz releases of 2017!
Click on the link below to hear cuts from GHOST OF YESTERDAY: Shades of Lady Day: https://youtu.be/mIC2WnAqTxE
DEAR ABBEY was chosen by Laurence-Donohue Green (New York City Jazz Record) as one of the top five jazz vocal releases of 2012.
"Teri Roiger . . . a vocalist who wraps (Abbey) Lincoln's complex songs around her finger…" MARC MYERS, Jazzwax.com
Powerfully moving...segacious warmth...impressively deep...Christopher Loudon, JAZZTIMES
The very fine singer Teri Roiger is one of the few who truly comprehends what Abbey Lincoln did with time, timbre, and phrasing. Most importantly, she is not what they call a clone. Teri absorbed everything into her own individuality, can actually swing hard, sing impressive ballads, and emote the invincible and real feeling of jazz. STANLEY CROUCH (Author, Cultural Critic & 2019 NEA Jazz Master)
STILL LIFE . . . Teri's composition “Still Life” won 3rd place in the jazz category of the prestigious 2006 Int’l Songwriting Competition (ISC)
Teri collaborated with John Menegon on her first CD, along with jazz greats Kenny Burrell & Jack DeJohnette. Teri recorded her original lyrics to the title song "Misterioso" with the approval of the Thelonious Monk family.
Sunday Night Jazz in MARCH @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (vocals), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass) entwinenyc.com
Sunday, April 9 (2 'til 4:30 PM) "Sunday Kind of Love" Brunch Series with TERI ROIGER TRIO (Teri on vocals, Jean-Michel Pilc on piano, John Menegon on bass) @ ORNITHOLOGY (6 Suydam St, Brooklyn)
Saturday, April 15 (7:00 PM) TERI ROIGER 4TET @ LYDIA'S CAFE with Teri on vocals, Steve Einerson on piano, John Menegon on bass, Matt Garrity on drums. 7 Old US Hwy 209, Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Saturday, MAY 20 (7:00 PM) Celebrating Billie Holiday! Wallkill River Center for the Arts Fundraising Party, 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY
Friday, JULY 7 (7-9 PM) WOW Women of Westbeth!
Sunday, JULY 30 (7:30 & 9 PM) @ MEZZROW (163 W 10th St - basement in NYC) TERI ROIGER TRIO
Friday, SEPT 1 (7:00 PM) Dancing My Dance with Brenda Bufalino on taps, vocals & poetry, John Menegon on bass, and Teri on piano & vocals.
PAST EVENTS...
Sunday Night Jazz in FEBRUARY @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (vocals), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass) entwinenyc.com
Friday JAN 20 (6-9 PM) Teri Roiger Piano Trio @ Gateways Inn in Lenox, MA with John Menegon on bass & Matt Garrity on drums
Saturday, DEC 31 (7-10) NEW YEAR'S EVE! Teri Roiger (vocals), Bill Ware (vibes), John Menegon (bass), Matt Garrity (drums) LYDIA'S CAFE, 7 Old Hwy 209, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 www.lydias-cafe.com
DEC 28 Festival Japan, a fundraiser for JazzWorks Canada in downtown Ottawa with Roddy Ellias on guitar & John Menegon on bass
Friday, DEC 23 (7-9PM) LA PETITE MARCHE, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA! Jazz Quartet with Teri on vocals, Mike Gauthier (guitar), John Menegon (bass), Vincent Ravary (drums)
Sundays in NOV & DEC "Swingin' in the Cellar!" @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (vocals), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass) entwinenyc.com
DECEMBER 16 (6-9 PM) Teri Roiger (piano & vocals), Pete Smith (guitar), John Menegon (bass), Matt Garrity (drums) @ Gateways Inn, Lenox, MA www.gatewaysinn.com
NOVEMBER 18 (6-9 PM) Teri Roiger Piano Trio @ Gateways Inn, Lenox, MA
Thursday, NOV 3 TERI ROIGER with SHARP 5 Ensemble @ Bearsville Theater Jazz Lounge, 291 Tinker St, Woodstock, NY 12498 www.bearsvilletheater.com
Sunday, OCT 9 TERI ROIGER with SHARP 5 Ensemble @ Jazz Forum, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY www.jazzforumarts.org
SEPTEMBER 10 (6-9 PM) Teri Roiger Piano Trio @ Gateways Inn, Lenox, MA
AUGUST 21 (2PM) Hudson Valley Jazz Festival Event @ Warwick Library with Billy Ware & the Upstate All Stars! www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org
AUGUST 19 Front St Tavern (roof restaurant) in Kingston, NY. 63 N Front St, Kingston, NY 12401 Teri Roiger (piano & vocals), John Menegon (bass), Matt Garrity (drums) www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org
Thursday, JULY 14 (8PM) I'll be singing with BILL WARE & the Upstate All Stars! Jazzstock @ Senate Garage (4 N Front St, Kingston, NY 12401) www.jazzstock.com
Friday, JULY 15 (6-8 PM) “Music Under the Stars” Summer Soundwaves FREE outdoor concert in The Westbeth Courtyard (Bank St. btwn Washington & West Side Highway, NYC) Teri Roiger (vocals), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
JUNE 22-26 Monheim Triennale Jazz Festival TERI ROIGER TRIO featuring Teri on vocals, Steve Berger on guitar, John Menegon on bass HOTEL BAR 11 pm each night
Monday, JUNE 20 @ Cave Cafe in Paris! Teri Roiger (vocals), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
Thursday, JUNE 16 (6-9 pm) @ Gateway Inn in Lenox (MA) Teri Roiger (piano & vocals), John Menegon (bass), Matt Garrity (drums)
Saturday, MAY Sunday, MAY 8 (12-2 pm) JAZZ BRUNCH @ Bearsville Theater with Teri on vocals, Steve Einerson on piano, John Menegon on bass, Matt Garrity on drums. BEARSVILLE THEATER, 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY
Wednesday, MARCH 16 (7 'til 8:30 pm) TERI ROIGER sings ABBEY LINCOLN with Teri on vocals, Tardo Hammer on piano, John Menegon on bass, Steve Williams on drums. PANGEA, 178 2nd Ave, NYC, 10003 (212-995-0900)
Thursdas, FEB 10 & 24 (5:30 'til 8:30 pm) TERI ROIGER Quartet at SWING 46 featuring Teri on vocals, Steve Einerson on piano, John Menegon on bass, Matt Garrity on drums. 349 W 46 St. NYC 10036 (212-262-9554) www.swing46.nyc
Sunday, FEB 6 (1-4 pm) Jazz Brunch at THE COVE with the TERI ROIGER TRIO (piano & vocals) with John Menegon (bass) Matt Garrity (drums). The Cove, 13 Castle Court, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 (845-477-5599) covecastleny.com
Thursdays, JAN 13, 20 & 27 (5:30 - 8:30 pm) TERI ROIGER Quartet at SWING 46 featuring Teri on vocals, Steve Einerson on piano, John Menegon on bass, Matt Garrity on drums. 349 W 46 St. NYC 10036 (212-262-9554) www.swing46.nyc
Thursday, JAN 6 (7-10 pm) TERI ROIGER Piano Trio with special guest Matt Munisteri (guitar), John Menegon (bass), Matt Garrity (drums). Bearsville Theater Dinner Jazz in the Lounge! 291 Tinker St, Woodstock, NY 12498 (845-684-7133) bearsvilletheater.com
Saturday, DEC 4 - Teri sings and plays piano with the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra @ Marriott Pavilion, Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY!
Sunday, NOV 28 (6-9 pm) "Swingin' in the Cellar" @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (vocals), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
Sunday, NOV 21 (11-3 pm) @ JAZZ BRUNCH @ BEARSVILLE THEATER (291 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY) TERI ROIGER PIANO TRIO with Teri on vocals & piano, John Menegon on bass, Matt Garrity on drums
Sunday, NOV 14 (6-9 pm) "Swingin' in the Cellar" @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (vocals), Michael Howell (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
Thursday, NOV 4 (7 pm) @ JAZZ FORUM (1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY) with SHARP 5 (Teri Roiger, Pete Levin, John Menegon, Jeff Siegel, Nanny Assis)
Sunday, OCT 10 (6-9 pm) "Swingin' on the Sidewalk" @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (vocals), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
Sunday, OCT 17 (6-9 pm) "Swingin' on the Sidewalk" @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (vocals), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
Sunday, OCT 31 (6-9 pm) "Swingin' on the Sidewalk" @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (vocals), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass) HALLOWEEN!
Tuesday, OCT 5 (8 pm) Faculty Jazz Concert at SUNY New Paltz's Studley Theatre.
Sunday, OCT 3 (6-9 pm) "Swingin' on the Sidewalk" @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (vocals), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
Wednesday, SEPT 29 (7pm) @ La Zingara, Bethel, CT. Teri Roiger (voice), Pete Levin (piano), John Menegon (bass), Jeff Siegel (drums)
Sunday, SEPT 26 (6-9 pm) "Swingin' on the Sidewalk" @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (voice), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
Friday, SEPT 24 (7:30 pm) SHARP 5 album release "Shine A Bright Light" WESTBETH Community Center, 55 Bethune St, NYC 10014) Teri Roiger (vocals), Pete Levin (keys), John Menegon (bass), Nanny Assis (percussion, guitar, vocals) $20 suggested donation
Thursday, SEPT 23 (7:30 pm) SHARP 5 album release "Shine A Bright Light" JAZZSTOCK @ Senate Garage (4 N Front St, Kingston, NY 12401) Teri Roiger (vocals), Pete Levin (keys), John Menegon (bass), Jeff Siegel (drums), Nanny Assis (perc. vocals, guitar) $30 @ jazzstock.com or Rhino Records (6 N Front St)
Sunday, AUGUST 8 (6-9 pm) @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (voice), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
Sunday, AUGUST 1 (6-9 pm) @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (voice), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
Friday, JULY 30 (5 'til 7 pm) @ Orange County Hops Brewery, 771 NY-52, Walden, NY "The Family Band" with Judi Silvano (vocals), Teri Roiger (keyboard), John Menegon (bass), Joe Lovano (drums & horns)
Sunday, JULY 18 (6-9 pm) @ ENTWINE, 765 Washington St, NYC. Teri Roiger (voice), Steve Berger (guitar), John Menegon (bass)
Thursday, JULY 15 (6-8 pm) @ HERMANA, 349 East 13th St, NYC with David Berkman (piano) & John Menegon (bass) www.hermananyc.com
Wednesday, JULY 14 (7 pm) "Family Band" @ Settler's Inn, Hawley, PA "Jazz on the Deck" with Judi Silvano (vocals), Teri Roiger (piano), John Menegon (bass), Joe Lovano (drums & soprano)
Saturday, JUNE 19 (7pm) @ BARNSTOCK, 86 Baumgarten Road, Saugerties (Woodstock), NY. Teri Roiger (voice), Peter Bernstein (guitar), John Menegon (bass), Matt Garrity (drums)
Thursday, MAY 6 @ CAFFE LENA, 47 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (7-8:30 pm) Both In-House and LiveStream with Teri Roiger (vocals), Pete Levin (keyboard), John Menegon (bass), Jeff Siegel (drums), Nanny Assis (percussion, guitar, vocals). www.cafeleena.org
Sunday, MAY 9 - Jazz Brunch @ DARYL'S HOUSE, 130 NY-22, Pawling, NY 12564 (12-2 pm) with Teri Roiger (vocals), Pete Levin (keyboard), John Menegon (bass), Jeff Siegel (drums), Nanny Assis (percussion, guitar, vocals)
Tuesday, FEB 25 @ Zurcher Gallery, 33 Bleecker Street, NYC 10012 (212-777-0790) TRILIGHT TRIO / Teri Roiger (voice), Joel Frahm (sax), John Menegon (bass) www.galeriezurcher.com
Thursday, FEB 27 @ “Jazz at the Spring!” 110 Spring St, Saratoga Springs, NY. TRILIGHT TRIO / Teri Roiger (voice), Joel Frahm (sax), John Menegon (bass) https://m.bpt.me/event/4484270
Friday, APRIL 10 @ KITANO JAZZ! 66 Park Avenue, New York City 10016 (212-885-7000) Teri celebrates Billie Holiday & Abbey Lincoln with Frank Kimbrough (piano), John Menegon (bass), Steve Williams (drums) www.kitano.com (canceled due to pandemic)
Saturday, APRIL 11 @ KITANO JAZZ! 66 Park Avenue, New York City 10016 (212-885-7000) Teri celebrates Billie Holiday & Abbey Lincoln with Frank Kimbrough (piano), John Menegon (bass), Steve Williams (drums) www.kitano.com (canceled due to pandemic)