Sat Jan 11
Joseph Foglia - saxophone
Al Strong - trumpet
Luca Colonna - piano
Butler Knowles - bass
Devin Fuller - drums
Joseph Foglia grew up in the triangle area of North Carolina and
studied with Dave Finucane in the Durham Jazz Workshop.
He is currently finishing his degree at William Paterson University
where he has had the pleasure of studying under mentors like Bill
Charlap, Rich Perry, Dayna Stephens, Steve Nelson, Johnathan Blake and
more. Now primarily based out of Jersey City, New Jersey, Joseph plays
In New York on the weekends while finishing his degree and teaching
saxophone lessons. Recently, Joseph had the opportunity to work with
the Trinidadian Trumpet player and percussionist, Etienne Charles at
Keystone Korner (Baltimore) and Missy Lane's (Durham). Joseph has been
described as “an imaginative and very advanced composer/arranger for
someone of his young age.” David Demsey, New jersey Jazz Society
Magazine. Joseph is excited to lead his group once again at Sharp Nine
and is sure to put on a captivating program of compositions, while
showcasing some of the amazingly talented musicians of the triangle
area.