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March 2023
University of Memphis Jazz Combo 1
Under the direction of Dr. Michael Shults, University of Memphis Jazz Combo 1 is the top performing small group jazz ensemble at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. The all-star combo specializes in compositions by post-bop jazz masters including Wayne Shorter, Christian McBride, Kenny Garrett, and Memphis’s own James Williams.
Dave Spencer Quartet
The Central Atrium
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Show begins at 6 pm
Tickets: Free
Dave Spencer, trumpet
Alvie Givhan, piano
James Sexton, drums
Sam Shoup, bass
Ole Miss Jazz Combo
With a lineage that goes back to the late 1890s, the University of Mississippi’s jazz ensemble is one of the oldest in the nation. By 1927, the group adopted the name “The Mississippians,” which is still in use today by the premier ensemble of Ole Miss Jazz.
MAR10 Day
Crosstown Concourse will celebrate MAR10 Day with a performance from Memphis’ own video game-themed band PXLS, old school arcade games, video game-themed mini golf, a portrait booth (perfect if you’re dressing up in video game-inspired attire!), video game-themed temporary tattoos, and more!
Standard 4-Pack
Standard 4-Pack is led by Victor Sawyer and features Randy Ballard (trumpet), Victor Sawyer (trombone), Stephen Lee (piano), and Neal Bowen (bass), performing a selection of favorite jazz standards.
Jazz Month Kick Off with Central High School Big Band
The award-winning Memphis Central High School Jazz Band has been in existence for many years and has produced many talented musicians such as pianist James Williams, saxophonist Gary Topper, pianist Dr. Ashley Davis.
February 2023
Literature is Liberating Fest
Literature is Liberating Fest is a free and open to the community literary festival celebrating Black authors and African American literature that includes vendors, author discussions, book signings, literary panels, writing workshops for kids and adults, a youth story hour, crafts, and more!
December 2022
Season of Delight
The last event in the Season of Delight features live, festive music in the Central Atrium, free photos by Amurica photo booth, and more!
Season of Delight
As the Season of Delight at Crosstown Concourse continues, there will be live, festive music in the Central Atrium, with photo ops with the Grinch, free holiday-themed face-painting, and more!
Season of Delight
On the first three Fridays of December, Crosstown Concourse and Crosstown Arts will present a series of festive, holiday-themed music, movies, and more.
