The Cohen-Rutkowski Project recorded a new video series at the Central Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library on May 8, 2025, featuring renowned trumpeter Mark Buselli and vocalist Kelleen Strutz. The instrumental tracks can be viewed in this section of the site. The vocal portion can be viewed at this page.
The Cohen-Rutkowski Project plays pianist Chris Rutkowski's original, "Rob's Thing" (© Chris Rutkowski ASCAP).
Mark Buselli, trumpet
Rich Cohen, sax
Chris Rutkowski, piano
Joe Tyksinski, bass
Chelsea Hughey, drums
Video: Pearce Vaughn
Audio Mix/Master: Jeremy Radway
The Project
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The Project
The Project is a high-energy acoustic jazz ensemble combining a large proportion of original compositions with classic pieces from the tradition. Listeners have drawn comparisons to the compositionally-oriented Dave Brubeck group, groovy hard-bop groups such as The Jazz Messengers as well as genre-expanders like the Roy Hargrove Quintet. The band regularly performs at Merriman's Playhouse (South Bend) and in concert venues such as the Indy Jazz Fest, the Jazz Kitchen, the Indianapolis Central Library, the Indianapolis Artsgarden, and the Carmel Clay Public Library.
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