On his latest CD/DVD release, Live In Normandy, Chris Bergson “is playing a long way from home, but it will take admirers of the New York singer–guitarist–songwriter only seconds to recognize a characteris­tic groove and his voice’s grainy snarl. His six–year collaboration with vocalist Ellis Hooks now sounds as inevitable as grits and groceries.”(MOJO Magazine) All of us at Jazz Standard – where he cut an excit­ing live album in 2013 – are pleased to welcome back modern blues master Bergson in tandem with soul­ful singer Ellis Hooks. The group’s powerhouse horn section includes trumpeter Steven Bernstein and saxophonist Michael Blake, both outstanding bandleaders and recording artists in their own right.   Chris Bergson – guitar, vocals Ellis Hooks – vocals Steven Bernstein – trumpet Michael Blake – tenor saxophone Jay Collins – baritone saxophone  Craig Dryer – organ, Wurlitzer John Conte – bass Tony Mason – drums