DeWitt Fleming Jr. - Sax & Taps Intersplosion! (Live at Dizzy's Club) (2020)

Rhythm, swing, blues, humor, and innovation are just a few words one can use to describe the magical musical essence behind Erica von Kleist and DeWitt Fleming Jr,’s powerful project “Sax & Taps”. Recorded live at Dizzy's Club, "Intersplosion" is a summit of original compositions featuring an effortlessly swingin' rhythm section with Endea Owens on bass, Mark Meadows on piano and Carroll Dashiel III on drums.

Every track is artfully composed, arranged and manipulated by DeWitt and Erica, focusing on groove, soul, melodic and rhythmic precision while leaving room for the infinite possibilities of improvisational nuance and humor. “Intersplosion" is a collaboration that reflects two very different musical voices converging in a live performance steeped in blistering technique, sheer honesty and candid humor.

An actor, dancer, singer and drummer, DeWitt Fleming Jr. has collaborated with jazz luminaries such as Bobby McFerrin, Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, and Wycliffe Gordon. As a performer DeWitt has appeared in numerous Off-Broadway productions, several commercials and as a touring member of Riverdance. Originally from D.C, DeWitt has developed limitless rhythmic and improvisational abilities which as made him an incredibly unique talent in the jazz world, Broadway, and film. He’s also developed his own brand of DeW It Right Tap Mics for tap shoes which are currently being used by companies around the country.

A native of Connecticut, Erica von Kleist moved to Whitefish after developing an extensive career in New York, having toured and recorded with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Chris Potter and Rufus Reid among others. As a saxophonist, flautist and piccoloist, Erica regularly ventures from her home in Montana to perform and teach woodwinds and jazz theory, most recently as a clinician for Carnegie Hall's NYO Program. She is also author of "A Cool Approach to Jazz Theory", a theory book designed for beginner improvisers.