Schuylkill Rhythm Section

The response to our jazz trio has been nothing short of overwhelming. People seem to appreciate our musicality, professionalism, and ability to move an audience.

The Schuylkill Rhythm Section is comprised of three award-winning musicians who have left their mark on the East Coast and national musical (link hidden)gether, they have blazed a trail with their unique combination of elegant swing, effortless musicality, and a gentle, yet lively (link hidden)e Schuylkill Rhythm Section can bring a quiet elegance to any restaurant, club, private party, wedding, or event where elegant, unobtrusive music is the order of the day. The Schuylkill Rhythm Section includes:

Rocco Notte, piano

Rocco Notte has been a driving force in American songwriting since the 1970’s, having written songs covered by Bruce Springsteen, Art Garfunkle, Jennifer Holiday, Clarence Clemons, and a number of British (link hidden) a founding member of the great Philadelphia band, The A’s, Rocco has performed throughout the world with some of the leading bands of our (link hidden)spite his unsurpassed rock pedigree, it is jazz where Rocco continues to make his mark through his expressive interpretations of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, the Great American Songbook, and much more.

Bill Booker, upright bass

Bill Booker has left his mark on the East Coast musical scene since the 1960's. His lyrical acoustic bass has underpinned some of the world's's greatest jazz artists, including Rufus Harley, Hank Mobley, Charles Earland, and Michael Olatunje. And now his subtle, yet powerful phrasing is an integral part of the Schuylkill Rhythm Section. With a musical legacy stretching back decades, Bill is a powerful, albeit humble bridge between the musical past and present in Philadelphia.

Steve Ozer, drums

Steve Ozer’s effortless swing and delicate musicality is the backbone of the Schuylkill Rhythm (link hidden)r more than 40 years,Steve has played with jazz bands, rock bands, musicals, and symphony orchestras, and has graced the soundstages of amphitheaters, summer festivals, symphony and concert halls, and (link hidden)eve is unmatched for his delicate, yet driving percussive tone, and his unique ability to support rather than overwhelm the musical experience.

Su Teears

Guest vocalist and Philly superstar Su Teears is a frequent collaborator with the Schuylkill Rhythm Section. Her soulful and jazzy renditions of classics like Summertime, How High the Moon, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and My Funny Valentine showcase her vocal range, delicate phrasing, and deeply felt interpretations. Su, a featured artist on WXPN in Philadelphia, has toured the U.S. and Europe, paying homage to the timeless stylings of Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, while imbuing the Great American Songbook with her unique style and passionate interpretations.

We bring all of our own equipment, and set up and break down equipment quietly and unobtrusively.