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SUMMARY:Steve\, Doc & James featuring vocalist Kevin "Football" Sanford
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Steve\, Doc & James featuring vocalist Kevin “Football” Sanford in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 4\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) |$25 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nPianist Stephen M. Lee brings a unique blend of reflective meditation and Sunday morning fervor to the stage. Joined by bassist Doc Samba and drummer James Sexton\, featuring Kevin “Football” Sanford\, Lee’s original compositions resonate with a soulful depth\, showcasing his elegant touch on the ivories. From the rich textures of “West African” to the gentle canter of the title track\, Lee’s playing captivates. Experience the heartfelt chords of “Healing Heart\,” the spacious interplay on the trio’s rendition of “What Would I Do If I Could Feel” (from The Wiz)\, and the infectious energy of tunes like “Gone But Not Forgotten” and “Corner of MLK and BB King.” This is a performance that will move your spirit and leave you feeling uplifted.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/stephen-lee/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Mar Vilaseca ft. The Alternate Takes
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Mar Vilaseca ft. The Alternate Takes in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door |\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nBorn in Barcelona in 1998\, vocalist\, pianist\, and composer Mar Vilaseca is quickly making her mark on the jazz world. A Juilliard graduate\, she has performed internationally and collaborated with renowned artists like Emmet Cohen and Jeremy Pelt. \nIn this performance\, Mar presents a vibrant repertoire of her latest compositions—songs inspired by her journey moving to a new place and the emotions and experiences it brought. Her music blends the warmth of late ’70s and early ’80s rock and R&B with a touch of jazz and improvisation.\n\nThe Alternate Takes are a new organ trio out of Memphis\, Tn featuring Tony Thomas on organ\, Danny Banks on drums and Logan Hanna on guitar.\nThe deep swing and tough grooves played by this band of professionals are honed through years of logging late nights in clubs and on tours around the globe. So much attention has been given to the study of the music recorded in the 1960’s (sometimes referred to as “Soul Jazz”) that listeners will wonder if they have been transported back in time.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mar-vilaseca/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Freedman Steorts: Our Thin Slice ft. FreeWorld
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Freedman Steorts: Our Thin Slice ft. FreeWorld in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, April 8\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $10 (plus fees) | $15 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\nOur Thin Slice\, a modern fusion concert on Tuesday\, April 8th by Freedman Steorts\, Memphis Trombonist.\n\nOur Thin Slice is a journey through all styles of modern trombone music including jazz\, rock\, and interstellar funk. Special musical guest is Memphis band FreeWorld\, the current longest running band on Beale Street\, is the groovy vehicle taking the audience on this trip.\nGet up and get ready to experience an explosive look at the range and history of the trombone sound and to examine the meaning of our fleeting time together.\n\nThis event is given as partial credit towards a degree from Visible Music College in Downtown Memphis. Freedman is guided by Kirk Whalum.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/freedman-steorts-our-thin-slice-ft-freeworld/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T163000
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters: Jaleel Shaw and Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Modern Masters: Jaleel Shaw and the Ted Ludwig Trio in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, April 9\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: General $25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door | $10 Students with Student ID\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\nPhiladelphia native Jaleel Shaw is a saxophonist and composer with degrees from Berklee College of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. A Thelonious Monk Competition finalist\, he released his debut album\, Perspective\, in 2005 to critical acclaim. Shaw has performed with the World Saxophone Quartet (appearing on Political Blues) and leads his own ensembles. He’s also a member of the Roy Haynes Quartet and the Mingus Big Band.\n\nDon’t miss Jaleel Shaw live in Memphis!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/modern-masters-jaleel-shaw-and-ted-ludwig-trio/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:All Night Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents All Night Trio in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 (plus fees) | $20 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nAll Night Trio embodies an energetic and connected approach to music making.\n\nThe shared joy and camaraderie of Matt Villinger\, Peter Schlamb and Zach Morrow creates an infectious and buoyant atmosphere. Their music arrives at the juxtaposition of groove and virtuosity\, melody and improvisation; stimulating ears\, bodies and minds collectively.\n\nThe Midwest roots of the Kansas City based ensemble unite the trio and have been making music together for much of their lives. They released their debut album “All Faded” in 2022.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/all-night-trio/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Strictly Jazz: The Music of Chet Baker
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presentsStrictly Jazz: The Music of Chet Baker in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, April 13\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 students with ID\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nThe Strictly Jazz Series\, a joint presentation by Crosstown Arts and Strictly Jazz Entertainment\, celebrates classic jazz music through contemporary interpretations by acclaimed musicians.\nTrumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker is one of the most well-known and revered of all jazz musicians. His smooth sound and interpretation of jazz and popular standards made him a true original in the art form. Join the Jeremy Shrader Quartet as we celebrate the music and the musician\, performing many hits from Chet Baker’s recorded catalog of American music. The concert also features long-time collaborators and Memphis jazz legends Jim Spake\, Alvie Givhan\, Bob Buckley\, and Earl Lowe.\nTo say that Jeremy Shrader loves good music would be an understatement. His passion shines through in the notes he plays on trumpet\, his singing of classic songs\, and the many bands he leads\, including the New Memphis Hepcats\, the Hot Memphis Five\, and the Jeremy Shrader Octet. Throughout his musical career in Memphis\, he has remained busy\, performing in countless settings\, with jazz as his main love.\nBorn in Clarksville\, Tennessee\, Jeremy was exposed to Southern gospel music early on. His parents were musicians—his father a drummer—and they sang standards like Chattanooga Choo Choo and Sentimental Journey around the house. He started piano at nine or ten\, learned guitar along the way\, and picked up trumpet in middle school to join the band. In high school\, he became immersed in swing and big band music\, playing in the jazz band and exploring other jazz styles.\nAt the University of Memphis\, he earned a degree in Jazz Composition while playing in multiple ensembles. As a sophomore\, he founded the New Memphis Hepcats\, which continues to thrive today. Jeremy also freelances across genres\, co-founded Electric Room Records\, and teaches privately—continuing to shape Memphis’s jazz scene with his passion and talent.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/strictly-jazz-the-music-of-chet-baker/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T150000
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SUMMARY:Resident Artist Talks
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts is proud to present the spring residency cohort’s Resident Artist Talks! Join artists Ethan James McVay\, Susan Maakestad\, Vania Barraza\, Kelundra Smith\, Camilla Sims\, and A$H. for an evening of insight into the work of these six dynamic resident artists. This free event at The Green Room will feature presentations from various disciplines—including film\, music\, painting\, sculpture\, and playwriting—who will share their creative journeys\, inspirations\, and artistic processes. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to connect with artists and hear firsthand about their work and the intersection of different art forms. Whether you’re a long-time art enthusiast or new to the creative community\, we invite you to experience the passion and creativity that drives these talented individuals. \nDon’t miss this inspiring evening—come meet the artists and dive into the world of contemporary art!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/resident-artist-talks-5/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:Gallery,The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T160000
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SUMMARY:Adam Larson Quartet with special guest Kortland Whalum
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Adam Larson Quartet with special guest Kortland Whalum in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 18\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 student ticket\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nCritically-acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Adam Larson brings a special version of his band to The Green Room for an intimate 90 minute set on Friday\, April 18th. For this outing\, Larson will feature a band that includes Grammy-Nominated musicians Stu Mindeman on piano\, bassist Clark Sommers and drummer Dana Hall. Larson will present his genre-blending original compositions from his 10 albums as a leader as well as some yet to be recorded songs that touch the corners of R&B\, Hip-Hop\, Rock and Jazz. Larson has been touring almost exclusively with his trio over the past three years\, making this quartet appearance a must-see event.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/adam-larson-quartet/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T163000
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SUMMARY:Clark Sommer's Feast Ephemera
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Clark Sommer’s Feast Ephemera in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nIn the 15 years since signing on to Kurt Elling’s working band\, Grammy-Award Winning bassist Clark Sommers has emerged among Chicago’s indispensable bassists. He has filled his resume\, on stage and on disc\, in bands that range from the rambunctious 13-piece Chicago Yestet to the intimate settings of piano trios and vocalist-led quartets. His own projects include his open-sky trio Ba(SH) and the quintet Clark Sommers Lens. He’s collaborated with guitarists Jeff Parker and Matt Gold\, pianist Darrell Grant\, keyboard whiz Gary Versace\, and vibraphonist Joe Locke. His albums brim with his smart and tuneful compositions.\n\nBut by 2019\, he felt restricted in his musical development. “I wanted to get deeper into writing\,” he says now. ‘I wanted to see what I could do if I had the capacity to add more texture to a group – to go further into the exploration of harmonic possibilities\, and to try spreading out the sounds using different instruments.”\nIt is a *rare* opportunity to take in the beauty that is Clark Sommers’ large ensemble music and even rarer yet to feature a who’s-who of Memphis musicians in collaboration with some of Chicago’s most prolific talent.\n\nJoin Clark and his ensemble for ONE-night only in the Green Room at Crosstown Arts on Saturday\, April 19th at 7:30pm.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/clark-sommers-feast-ephemera/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T163000
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SUMMARY:Memphis Jazz Orchestra + Bobby Watson
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Memphis Jazz Orchestra + Bobby Watson in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, April 23\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) | $25 at the door |\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nJoin the Memphis Jazz Orchestra and special guest\, saxophonist and composer Bobby Watson\, for a one night only collaboration.\nFounded in 1992 by Howard Lamb and Carl Wolfe\, and currently under the direction of Dr. Michael Shults\, the Memphis Jazz Orchestra is among the oldest continuously performing professional big bands in the United States. Featuring a who’s who of Memphis jazz veterans and up-and-coming talent alike\, they have held a historic weekly residency at Alfred’s on Beale Street for over three decades.\n\n\nSaxophonist Bobby Watson is among the most historically significant living composers and performers in jazz. He has performed and recorded with artists including Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (in which he was the storied band’s longest tenured musical director from 1977-1981)\, George Coleman\, Charlie Persip\, Wynton Marsalis\, Branford Marsalis\, Max Roach\, Joe Williams\, Dianne Reeves\, Lou Rawls\, Betty Carter\, Carmen Lundy\, and more. In addition to George Coleman\, Bobby has had close musical associations with other Memphis luminaries including pianists James Williams and Mulgrew Miller.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-jazz-orchestra-bobby-watson/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T163000
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SUMMARY:Steve Hirsh and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Steve Hirsh and Friends in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, April 24\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) | $25 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nSteve Hirsh composes music on the drumset. He has been leading improvising ensembles around Minnesota’s Twin Cities for 20 years. He has played with some of the world’s leading practitioners of real-time group composition\, including Daniel Carter\, Joel Futterman\, William Parker\, Dave Sewelson\, Matthew Shipp\, Ivo Perelman\, Eri Yamamoto\, and Steve Swell. In addition to performing in Minnesota\, he plays regularly in New York and around the United States\, and he collaborates internationally.\n\nArt Edmaiston – Memphis saxophonist\, improvisor/composer and player of “Ecstatic Energy Music” Thirty-plus years of experience touring and performing on stages and in recording studios with a wide array of artists (Gregg Allman\, Bobby “Blue” Bland\, the Doobie Brothers\, JJ Grey & Mofro\, Stevie Wonder\, Little Feat\, Dee Dee Bridgewater and most recently Ra Kalam Bob Moses) earned Edmaiston the ability to enhance music in colorful and exciting ways unique to his place in life. Art’s voluptuous sound on the tenor saxophone was sculpted from years spent playing R&B and blues in Memphis\, but has origins in the small country town of Troy\, TN where he grew up playing alone in wide open cow pastures and soybean fields.\nChad Fowler is a saxophonist\, flautist\, and composer from Arkansas. He grew up musically playing in Memphis horn sections\, but his love has always been improvised music and the avant-garde. He has performed and recorded with some of the greats in the genre\, including William Parker\, Reggie Workman\, Melanie Dyer\, and Matthew Shipp and is active with Memphians Chris Parker and Kelley Hurt’s No Tears project. Chad also runs a record label\, Mahakala Music\, dedicated to free and improvised music.\nKeyboardist and composer Alex Greene has four decades of experience in Memphis and New York\, and has performed and recorded albums\, live scores and soundtracks with his Rolling Head Orchestra since 2009. He first studied musique concrète and computer synthesis at NYU with composer Judy Klein in the 1980s\, and has worked for over twenty years with New York composer Dave Soldier\, including his piano work on The LeWitt Etudes\, an album conceived by Soldier and drummer William Hooker\, and many recordings by The Kropotkins. Meanwhile\, he’s played in a variety of Memphis groups ranging from Alex Chilton to Reigning Sound to Cloudland Canyon. Most recently\, he co-founded the improvisatory group Deepstaria Enigmatica\, whose debut\, The Eternal Now Is the Heart of a New Tomorrow\, was released on ESP-Disk’ this year.\n\nKhari Wynn is a guitarist from Boston\, Massachusetts\, now based in Memphis\, Tennesee\, best known for his work in the jazz-rock genre and hip hop. He is the son of acclaimed music critic/writer Ron Wynn and lived across from Willie Mitchell’s Royal Studios as a child. He began playing electric guitar at age fourteen and placed second in the 1999 National Jimi Hendrix Competition.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/steve-hirsh-and-friends-2/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T163000
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SUMMARY:Kalia Vandever
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kalia Vandever in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 25\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nKalia Vandever is an American trombonist and composer living in Brooklyn\, NY. Her approach to the trombone is distinctive and defined by her sonorous tone and lyrical improvisational voice. She leans into the challenges of the instrument and allows patience and melody guide her process.\n\nIn her compositional practice\, Kalia draws from her love of songs and improvisation\, creating a landscape of sounds that resonate in the body and hold the listener. She released her debut ensemble album\, In Bloom in 2019 which has been described as “the rise of an exciting voice for the music” (Seton Hawkins\, Hot House Jazz Magazine). Her sophomore album\, Regrowth released in May\, 2022 on New Amsterdam Records and “confirms her strengths as a composer and bandleader with a distinctly contemporary point of view.” (Nate Chinen\, WBGO Jazz) Her debut solo album\, We Fell In Turn featuring her works for trombone\, voice and electronics released on AKP Records in March\, 2023 and has received praised by NPR\, Bandcamp\, Stereogum\, and KCRW.\nKalia received her Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies at the Juilliard School in 2017. She has toured and performed internationally\, performing at festivals such as the Winter Jazz Festival and BRIC Jazz Festival. She is also known for her work as a side-woman\, performing with jazz artists including Joel Ross\, Immanuel Wilkins\, Fay Victor\, to name a few. She has also performed with popular artists including Harry Styles\, Lizzo\, Japanese Breakfast\, Moses Sumney\, Jennifer Hudson\, and Demi Lovato. She has appeared on Saturday Night Live twice\, as well as Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal.\n\nKalia is an awardee of the 2022 Next Jazz Legacy\, a program founded by New Music USA and the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. She was also selected to curate the 2022 Music Series for The Arts Center at Duck Creek in East Hampton.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kalia-vandever/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:The University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Singers
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents The University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Singers in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, April 29\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $10 | Free for Students and faculty (with ID)\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable night of smooth jazz\, featuring two incredible performances that showcase the next generation of musical talent.\n\n\n\nThe evening kicks off with the award-winning Central High School Jazz Ensemble\, led by Dr. Ollie Liddel. Their electrifying performance will set the tone for a night of musical excellence.\n\n\n\nThe main event brings the Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers from the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music to the stage\, under the direction of Dr. Jack Cooper. Known for their vibrant sound and exceptional artistry\, this dynamic ensemble promises to deliver a powerful performance filled with the rich traditions of jazz.\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this exceptional evening of live music\, as young talent and seasoned musicians come together for an unforgettable celebration of jazz.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-university-of-memphis-southern-comfort-jazz-orchestra-jazz-singers/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T170000
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SUMMARY:Symmetry 10 - Piece Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Symmetry 10 – Piece Jazz Ensemble in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, April 30\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 students with ID\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nGary Topper has performed with Ray Charles\, Stevie Wonder\, Patti LaBelle\, Nancy Wilson\, Michel Legrand\, Henry Mancini\, Lena Horne\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Tony Bennett\, Phineas Newborn\, Jr.\, James Williams\, Mulgrew Miller\, Donald Brown\, Bill Mobley\, Bill Mays\, David Matthews\, Mike Longo Big Band\, Ed Palermo Big Band\, Chip Jackson\, Jerome Richardson\, George Young\, Jerry Dodgion\, Lou Marini\, Wayne Andre\, Lou Soloff\, Jim Pugh\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Bob Cranshaw\, Don Friedman\, Richard Davis\, Candido New York Broadway shows: Jelly’s Last Jam\, Grease\, Saturday Night Fever\, The Wild Party\, Phantom of the Opera and Hairspray.\nGary has played on the Grammy award-winning recordings: “Tony Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot and Cool”\, and “He Is The Light”\, Al Green\, as well as “Talk Is Cheap”\, Keith Richards; “Live! One Night Only”\, Patti LaBelle; “Floridays”\, Jimmy Buffet; “Toots In Memphis”\, Toots Hibbert; “The Silver Fox”\, Charlie Rich; “Voices In Standards”\, Lew Anderson Big Band\, “Happy Birthday Haiti”\, Kiskeya Orchestra; “Moonlighting”\, Gary Lemel and many others.\nGary has played on feature film soundtracks such as You’ve Got Mail\, The Spanish Prisoner\, The Object Of My Affection\, Analyze This\, Picture Perfect\, Meet Joe Black\, It Could Happen To You\, Joe’s Apartment\, Life\, Lucky Numbers.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/symmetry-10-piece-jazz-ensemble/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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