Tag Archives: Alexander Toth

Samantha Schultz Trio at Close Encounters Helsinki-St. Petersburg

“Hei” from the winter wonderland of Helsinki, Finland! I’m here with three Berklee students who are making the most of their experience as part of the Close Encounters Festival this week. The Samantha Schultz Trio, led by Samantha Schultz (vocals, guitar) with Alexander Toth (bass) and Charles “Trey” Macias (hand percussion) represent Canada and the [...]

Five-Week student showcase at the High School Jazz Festival

I caught up with Rodney Rocques and the Jazz Full Riders at the 42nd Annual Berklee High School Jazz Festival. The group formed while attending last year’s Five-Week Summer Performance Program.  While the band members hail from as far away as Puerto Rico, and Canada, they will join together this fall on campus where they [...]