Love, Music and Thoughts for a Better World

 Jodi Durst has recorded with a number of groups over the years. Here are a few recordings she has done. Upright bass: Jodi Durst Quartet (Modern Jazz/Nu Jazz, recorded at Art Boutiki in San Jose, summer 2018) Green Ensemble "I Don't Think So" (cool jazz, composed by Jodi Durst, live at CJC Feb 27, 2018)   CJC Astor Piazzola Ensemble "Contrabajissimo" + "Escualo" (new tango, live at CJC Dec 2017) Continental Divide "Happiness" (dark folk/singer-songwriter)  Electric bass:  Compton SF "Walk Backwards" (punk rock from "Hurry Up and Die" EP, 2010) Distance From Shelter "Baby Boy" (post rock, 2007) Distance From Shelter "Tailspin" ( post rock, 2007)

After 4 years of full time enrollment at the California Jazz Conservatory, my hard work is finally coming to fruition. I will be graduating this spring 2018 with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies degree. My senior project is the final step. I've put together a group of talented musicians—Helen Orzel on piano, Max Brody on guitar, Ted Kamp on drums, and guest Susanna Porte who will be playing cello on several tunes. I've written most of the compositions and arranged several jazz standards to round out the set. A mix of avante garde, contemporary and straight-ahead jazz. The concert is Friday, May 11, 2018 at 8pm. The talented Michael Echaniz will perform his set at 9:15pm. Where? California Jazz Conservatory, 2040 Addison St, downtown Berkeley. $10 cover. (Across the street from the original Jazzschool venue).  Photo by Dustin Vaughn-Luma . Design by Jodi Durst