Monnette Sudler

HER INSPIRATION

Monnette’s loves music by classic jazz guitarists like Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, and Bola Sete. She continues to be inspired by her family, colleagues and the communities where she has either lived or been of some service. Monnette grew up listening to Nat King Cole and the Motown sounds. Her first teacher was a positive influence that taught folk music of different eras, Paul Simon, Richie Havens, Joni Mitchell and Mississippi Reds. Later Monnette was influenced by the music of John Coltrane, Yuseef Lateef, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Wayne Shorter and Miles Davis.

MUSIC

Monnette’s music reflects her diverse exposure and love of varied genres. Monnette's first recording was with the group Sounds of Liberation with Byard Lancaster and Khan Jamal. This group has released a current CD called Unreleased on Dogtown records with Brewerytown Beats. Her initial CD’s as a leader were recorded for Steeplechase records staying within the instrumental jazz genre with straight ahead, funky grooves on guitar and an occasional sultry vocal styling. Later CD’s on MSM-Records and Discograph reflect a more eclectic blend of traditional and contemporary jazz, soul and poetry. Monnette plays bass as well as lead guitar, drums and various African string and/ percussion instruments. She is a prolific composer and songwriter/poet who has to scored and or arranged for various ensemble configurations.

New Releases Plus Remembering Monnette Sudler and Jaimie Branch

by Mary Foster Conklin
September 12, 2022

Today's broadcast presents new releases from The Baylor Project, Roberta Piket, Harvie S & Billy Mintz, Brooke Alford, Bob Baldwin, Jennifer Hartswick and Dafnis Prieto with birthday shoutouts to Pete McGuinness, Akiko Tsuruga, Sherrie Maricle, Gabrielle Stravelli, Sinne Eeg, Mark Winkler and Tomoko Omura, among others. Remembering guitarist Monnette Sudler and trumpeter Jaimie Branch in the first hour. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by purchasing their music during this time of pandemic so they can ...

Live Review

Monette Sudler Sextet: The Philadelphia Realbook Project

by Victor L. Schermer
May 3, 2017

Monnette Sudler Sextet Terra Hall, University of the Arts Jazz Bridge: The Philadelphia Real Book Project Philadelphia, PA April 28, 2017 Monnette Sudler is a lauded Philadelphia-based guitarist with all the technique and finesse you could ask for, but she also has a way of moving around the strings which is expressive and soulful, communicating a story beyond words, touching the heartstrings. Earlier in her career, beginning in the 1970s, she moved up ...

Profile

Monnette Sudler: Daring To Dream

by Suzanne Cloud
October 8, 2013

She's not working. She's too sick. And it hurts to the bone that she can't play the way she used to because she has Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) lung disease and is waiting for a lung transplant. Nobody knows what causes this scarring and stiffening of the lung tissue, hence the idiopathic part of the name, but as the lung thickens, breathing becomes labored and more difficult--oxygen has a hard time finding its way into the bloodstream. All researchers know ...

Event

Jazz Bridge to Present Concert Series Featuring Legendary Jazz Musicians Pat Martino, Monnette Sudler, Jimmy Heath and More in Celebration of "Philadelphia Real Book" Launch

Source: All About Jazz
November 3, 2016

Concerts held December 3, 2016; February 25, 2017; March 4, 2017; April 26, 2017 with concerts starting at 7:00 pm. Jazz Bridge will celebrate the publication of the first Philadelphia Real Book, comprised of original musical compositions of jazz and blues musicians in the Greater Philadelphia area, with an extraordinary concert series spotlighting some of Philly’s finest jazz artists. The Philadelphia Real Book concerts will take place at the University of the Arts’ Terra Hall on December 3, 2016; February ...
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Performance / Tour

The Jazz Bridge "Jazz On The Mainline,” Third Thursday Concert Series Presents Monnette Sudler And Her Quartet

Source: Bruce Klauber
October 20, 2014

The Jazz Bridge “Jazz on the Mainline,” Third Thursday Concert Series presents guitarist Monnette Sudler and her Quartet at The New Leaf Club—1225 Montrose Avenue in Rosemont—on Thursday, December 18. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. One show starts at 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337. Guitarist/composer/vocalist/educator/poet/recording artist Monnette Sudler is a treasure in this region—and beyond—and Jazz Bridge is pleased to welcome her back to the concert stage after her heroic and successful battle, ...
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Performance / Tour

Monnette Sudler at the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, PA on December 7th

Source: Jim Miller
November 26, 2011

Appearing on Wednesday, December 7th at the Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA will be guitarist Monnette Sudler and her band featuring pianist Barry Sames, bassist Steve Green, and drummer Leon Jordan. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. One show. Tickets: $10/$5 students. No advance sales. For info: Call 484-732-8295. About Monnette Sudler Monnette Sudler is a multi-faceted musician; guitarist, vocalist, composer, drummer and poet. She is a Philadelphia-born artist who has played with many all-time jazz greats, such as Grover ...
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Performance / Tour

Jazz Bridge Presents Monnette Sudler!

Source: Suzanne Cloud
October 21, 2010

Appearing at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA on November 3rd will be guitarist Monnette Sudler and her band. One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 215-517-8337 This Neighborhood Concert Series is sponsored by Jazz Bridge, a 501C3 nonprofit that assists local jazz and blues musicians in crisis. Jazz Bridge also encourages those attending to bring their old cell hones and ink-jet cartridges, as we are partnering with Planet Green ...
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Jazz Guitarist and Vocalist Monnette Sudler to Perform at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach on Sunday, March 16

Source: Phred, Inc.
March 1, 2008

PALM COAST, FL (Mar. 1, 2008)--Internationally recognized jazz guitarist, composer, vocalist and poet Monnette Sudler will perform at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach on Sunday, March 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as part of the North East Florida Jazz Association's (NEFJA) 2008 concert series. The Philadelphia born artist has been described as a soulful and electrifying jazz guitarist and composer. Her unique, emotional, poetic and lyrical arrangements have delighted audiences throughout the world. In ...
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Performance / Tour

Monnette Sudler at the Firehouse July 19

Source: All About Jazz

On Friday July 19, Monnette Sudler, one of the most popular and talented jazz musicians in the Philadelphia area, will perform in front of the Firehouse Farmers Market in West Philadelphia. Sudler is a multi-faceted musician: guitarist, vocalists, composer, drummer and poet. She’s played with jazz greats, such as Grover Washington, Jr., Hugh Masakela, and Freddie Hubbard.

Friday Night Jazz at the Firehouse lets music lovers experience some of the best jazz in Philadelphia for FREE. The Firehouse Famrers Market ...
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"Her virtuosity never overwhelms, a rare sensitivity..." —Peter Relic; MoJo Magazine

"Incredible tour de force! An artist in constant motion." —James Spady; New Observer Magazine