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Crosstown Arts presents jazz pianist Keenan Shotwell and guests for special performance of music and spoken word titled Notez&Flow.
TICKETS: $15 in advance | $20 at the door (plus fees)
Doors at 7 pm | Performance at 7:30 pm
*Crosstown Arts is requesting proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for this event. Please be prepared to present your vaccination card or a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours at check-in.
Prepare to be immersed in an atmosphere of artistic freedom that will take you on a journey through the striking melodies and uncharacteristic rhythms of jazz intertwined with spoken word. This platform will showcase a collaborative experience of the music, art, culture, heritage, and forms of jazz including renaissance jazz, be-bop, cool, and more. Experience the electrifying sounds of various legends such as Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakely, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, and others. Get ready to be caught up in the mix of Notez&Flow!
Keenan Shotwell is a Memphis native known throughout the region for his striking creative ear for the musical arts. Jumpstarting his legacy, Shotwell practiced music at a young age with Jackson Studios during the early 90s. He graduated from Whitehaven High School in 1993, then mastered the piano and organ as a young adult while attending the University of Memphis. The two-time Verizon Wireless How Sweet the Sound winner has mastered evolution within the art of music. His impeccable gift for the piano has made way for his renowned reputation as the master of his abilities. Shotwell has orchestrated and played for The Herbie Hancock Tribute, A Night with Joe Sample, the MLK50 Tribute, and shared the stage with many national artists such as Melba Moore and Kirk Whalum. Keenan has also taken his talent to the movie screen by arranging and performing piano for the 2010 film, The Grace Card. He is also a seasoned producer and is the co-founder and CEO of WalkWell Productions. Keenan Shotwell has definitely brought nostalgia and excellence to the world of music and has done it flawlessly!
