Jeremy Pelt, Tom Harrell, David Weiss and Valery Ponomarev - Trumpets; Anthony Wonsey- Piano; Dezron Douglas- Bass; Louis Hayes- Drums
June 19 at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew featuring Nathan and Noble Jolley (drums and piano), Andrea Wood (vocals), Elijah Balbed (tenor saxophone), Blake Meister (bass).
"Music is a Blessing...a gift from God to all mankind. We as musicians are blessed to be vessels for the sounds and rhythms of the universe"
On November 21, 1997, at Tampa Florida, Junior was inducted into THE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ HALL OF FAME, an honor Junior is extremely proud of, being in the elite company of many of his heroes, both past and present.
The Cuban American jazz band 90 Miles is a three piece group consisting of Stefon Harris (vibes), David Sanchez (saxophone), and Christian Scott (trumpet). The collaboration of these three outstanding musicians has created a truly unique collection of songs, blending traditional bebop with Latin and afro-Caribbean influence.
“The key to the thrusting power of Mr. Tyner’s current trio is the bassist, Mr. Sharpe. . . . Alternating between acoustic and electric bass, [he] maintains such a commanding presence on both that he is a center around which everything else rolls.”
—John S. Wilson, the New York Times
featuring Jonathan Butler, Eric Darius & Maysa
Ever since the release of 1992's The Antidote,[1] recordings from Jordan have been a mainstay on a variety of Billboard charts. He has also been the recipient of many awards.
Featuring original gospel songs by group members, in addition to jazzed-up renditions of traditional hymns, Take 6 boasts an uplifting, sophisticated sound that recalls the music of spirituals, doo-wop groups, and classic jazz combos.
Keyboardist and recording artist Lao Tizer captivates audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Lao has been proclaimed “an independent artist with all the right moves” and “a torchbearer for the new generation of contemporary jazz.”
Rufus Reid, one of today's premiere bassists on the international jazz scene, with his reputation firmly established in the education arena, now adds composition to his vitae.
With her latest release Voice of My Beautiful Country (Motema Music), listeners will hear her trademark vocals but will also be struck by the wide variety of songs that she interprets. During the course of the album, Marie brings her personal touch to everything from Motown to Tin Pan Alley to “America the Beautiful.”
Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band Is Everything You’d Expect. It’s where you get your epic grandeur fix. Towering, intense angst; full-blown exhilaration.
Willingtown Square: The Q Factor with E. Shawn Qaissaunee HB DuPont Park: Rob Swanson's Terra Soul Project
Willingtown Square: Rob Perna, Jr. HB DuPont Park: The Sharon Sable Band
Grand Opera House: Tony "The Big Cat" Smith HB DuPont Park:Spontaneous Underground
Willingtown Square:Stephen DiJoseph HB DuPont Park: Flying on Instruments
Willingtown Square: Soul Fuego HB DuPont Park: Aniya