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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nTuesday\, July 15\, 2025 | The Green Room \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm  \n$7 tickets (plus fees) | Free for Participants  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nCome jam with us at the Green Room\, hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet! \nAlex Upton is a Memphis-based saxophonist\, composer\, and educator with a deep passion for musics both old and new. Alex is a nationally awarded soloist that has performed and recorded with artists such as Rahsaan Barber\, Rachel Therrien\, Ted Ludwig\, Baron Tymas\, Stephen Anderson\, and James Sexton. Awarded first prize in the 2022 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Artist Competition\, Alex has performed at both JEN and NASA Conferences\, and has performed at regionally renowned venues including the Brooks Museum of Art\, Crosstown Arts Green Room\, Durham’s Sharp Nine Gallery\, and Bond Brothers Eastside. Their work as a performer and composer is featured on Summit Records with the 360 Jazz Initiative\, and under their own name on their newest full-length album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”.  \n Listed below are the jam tunes for the month of July. Participants are encouraged to learn several of the included tunes ahead of time in preparation for the jam. A limited number of blank slots for tune suggestions will be available at the sign-in desk. \n JULY JAM SESSION TUNES: \n\n\nSandu (Clifford Brown)\n\n\n\n\nDolphin Dance (Herbie Hancock)\n\n\n\n\nNight and Day (Cole Porter)\n\n\n\n\nLittle Sunflower (Freddie Hubbard)\n\n\n\n\nWave (Antonio Carlos Jobim)\n\n\n\n\nBody and Soul (Johnny Green)\n\n\n\n\nFirm Roots (Cedar Walton)\n\n\n\n\nAll of Me (Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons)\n\n\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-the-alex-upton-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Chris Stamey: "Anything is Possible" with opener Alice Hasen
DESCRIPTION:Chris Stamey: “Anything is Possible” with opener Alice Hasen \nThe Green Room \nWednesday\, July 16\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show begins at 7:30 \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nChris Stamey returns to the Green Room to share an eclectic chamber pop program of music from his upcoming record release!\n\n\n\n“Anything Is Possible” (out July 11) is the latest collection of original material from North Carolina songwriter / vocalist / guitarist / producer Chris Stamey\, an indie rock icon with a long and illustrious history that’s encompassed co-founding seminal avant-pop band the dBs\, playing with Alex Chilton in the 70s\, and more recently withJody Stephens & Big Star Quintet and the all-star smart-pop outfit the Salt Collective.\n\n\n\nHe will be performing detailed acoustic arrangements of songs from the record and from his “5 decades betwixt pen and pick” with a “chamber-pop” ensemble of some of Memphis’s finest: Jonathan Kirkscey\, cello; Janaina Fernandez\, violin; Catie Balsamo\, flute; Carl Casperson\, acoustic bass; and Jim Spake\, saxophone.\n\n\n\nOpening the show is Memphis violinist Alice Hasen!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/chris-stamey-anything-is-possible/
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SUMMARY:Summer 2025 Resident Artist Talks
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Resident Artist Talks in The Green Room \nCrosstown Arts is proud to present the summer residency cohort’s Resident Artist Talks! Join artists Kaylyn Webster\, Desmond Beach\, Eduardo Aguilar\, and fosterfalls for an evening of discussion and knowledge surrounding the work of these four incredible resident artists. \nThis free event at The Green Room will feature presentations from various fields of visual arts and music\, providing different perspectives into each artist’s creative journeys\, inspirations\, and artistic processes. \nThis is an amazing opportunity to connect with artists and hear from them about their own work and how different art forms interact. 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 the Crosstown Arts Residency! \nPresenters will include:\nKaylyn Webster\nDesmond Beach\nEduardo Aguilar\nfosterfalls \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, July 17\, 2025\nTime: 6-8 pm\nTickets: Free and open to the public \n  \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/summer-2025-resident-artist-talks/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Folk All Y'all presents: Nathan Graham
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents Nathan Graham\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, July 18\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 PM\nTickets: $20\npurchase TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen you think of a singer-songwriter\, who comes to mind? \nNathan Graham (he/him) says it probably isn’t somebody who looks like he does\, and he wants to change that. \nBorn and raised in Chicago\, Graham meshes South Side Blues with Nashville Americana\, beginning his career backing blues singers at famous haunts like Buddy Guy’s Legends and Kingston Mines. He spent a decade as a guitar-for-hire before picking up a mic to tell his own stories on the stage. \nSoulful and steady\, Graham’s music offers a raw introspective of the human condition that’s both painful and comforting. His guitar conveys heartbreak\, lyrics tell stories of regret\, but his rich vocal delivery offers the remedy. \nHaving brought his songs on international tours with both major label and indie acts\, Graham is challenging the notion of what it means to be a singer-songwriter. He’s driving inclusivity within the genre\, and he hopes to evoke a sense of understanding in the process. \n“I’m writing about universal experiences\,” he says. “I’m writing music to connect my story to yours\, show you all that we have in common\, and maybe help both of us feel less alone.”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-presents-nathan-graham/
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SUMMARY:Memphis Jazz Workshop Alumni Band
DESCRIPTION:Memphis Jazz Workshop Alumni Band \nSaturday\, July 19th\, 2025 | The Green Room \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show starts at 7:30  \n$30 in advance (plus fees) | $40 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening that honors the spirit\, soul\, and future of jazz in Memphis. The MJW Alumni Band brings together some of the city’s most promising young musicians—alumni of the renowned Memphis Jazz Workshop—for a dynamic concert showcasing their growth\, artistry\, and originality. \n This electrifying program blends timeless jazz standards with fresh\, original compositions\, highlighting the rich musical tradition of Memphis while looking boldly toward its future. These talented artists\, shaped by the city’s deep-rooted jazz legacy\, now return to the stage in a one-night-only reunion of Memphis’ finest up-and-coming talent \n  \nFEATURING: \n\nKenneth Reed (Saxophone)\n\n\nKurtis Gray (Drums)\n\n\nTerry Washington (Trumpet)\n\n\nTajh Walsh (Trumpet)\n\n\nEli Ibrahim (Piano)\n\n\nReginald Owens Jr (Drums)\n\n\nEthan Assad (Bass)\n\n\nCasey Flipping (Piano)\n\n\nQuincy Evans (Trumpet)
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-jazz-workshop-alumni-band/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roland Barber Quintet ft. Joel Frahm
DESCRIPTION:Roland Barber Quintet ft. Joel Frahm \nFriday\, July 25th\, 2025 | The Green Room \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show starts at 7:30  \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nRoland Barber returns to Memphis\, TN with a show featuring music for jazz quintet! He will be performing alongside powerhouse saxophone titan Joel Frahm. Rounding out the band will be a wave of young geniuses invigorating the Nashville Scene. On piano\, you’ll find Alex Murphy\, whose influences span from Mulgrew Miller to Robert Glasper. On the drum kit\, young phenom Christian Burgs\, and on the bass\, Jack Aylor. Expect to hear modern and original music that speaks to the heart\, soul\, mind and toes. You’ll also hear a nod to the history of the music standards\, and a ballad or two for the long time jazz listener.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/roland-barber-quintet-ft-joel-frahm/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memphis Flamenco Trio + opener Davy Ray Bennet
DESCRIPTION:Memphis Flamenco Trio  \nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025 | The Green Room  \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm  \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n  \nRoy Brewer presents a night of solo flamenco guitar works and arrangements for flamenco ensemble\, joined by flautist Sam Jesuyemi and cellist Johnathan Kirkscey. Opening for the show is local Memphis musician Davy Ray Bennet. \n Roy Brewer was awarded a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of Memphis in 1996. He is currently a part-time instructor at the University and is a freelance musician. Besides recording with many major label artists\, his performance credits also include the Conan O’Brien Show; Austin City Limits; Later\, with Jools Hollond (BBC); and his fiddle can be heard on the sound track for the motion picture Black Snake Moan. His research on Southern music has been published in the academic journals Popular Music\, American Music\, Popular Music and Society\, and The Smithsonian Inst. Scholarly Press. \nDavy Ray Bennet has been a local Memphis musician since 1996. He’s released three albums of his original songs. He graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelors of Music degree\, with an emphasis on classical guitar performance. In his original instrumental works\, Davy Ray imitates passages from musical genres that have always influenced him.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/roy-brewer-an-evening-of-flamenco-guitar/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Kafé Kirk: Texas Jazz Jam
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents KAFé KIRK: TEXAS JAZZ JAM\nat Crosstown theater\nSunday\, July 27th 2025\nDoors open at 5:30 pm | Show begins at 6:00 pm\nTickets: $59 in advance (plus fees) | $70 at the door |\npurchase TICKETS HERE\n\nJoin Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum for Kafé Kirk\, an ongoing jazz series in Crosstown Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists. This concert will feature legendary musicians Tom Braxton and Bobby Lyle.\n\n\n\nTOM BRAXTON\n\n\n\nJazz saxophonist Tom Braxton has garnered critical acclaim while thrilling audiences of all ages from coast to coast and abroad for over two decades. From Africa to Japan\, from New York to L.A.\, Braxton’s distinct\, melodic sound leaves audiences astounded\, clapping\, and on their feet screaming for more! \n\n\n\n\n\nBOBBY LYLE\n\n\n\nLegendary pianist/organist Bobby Lyle was deemed a musical wonder when he released his first album\, The Genie\, which exploded onto the Billboard charts and blew the minds of jazz enthusiasts everywhere. Since that debut\, Lyle has kept a high standard for 30-plus years\, and has successfully maintained a flourishing\, always-evolving career. Lyle’s unrivaled high standard of excellence entitles him to a place on the throne alongside other musical royalty\, making him a permanent fixture in the prodigious society of jazz.\n\n\nKIRK WHALUM\n\nSoulful\, passionate\, stirring…these are the words most often used to describe Kirk’s music. Forged from his Memphis\, Tennessee\, gospel roots and his 1980s initiation into the thriving Houston\, TX nightclub scene\, Kirk’s big\, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming his own band. It was there that Kirk ultimately developed both his “voice” and songwriting in the crucible of the local club scene—especially at a rooftop club called Cody’s. It was also in Houston where jazz pianist Bob James “discovered” him and brought him on tour\, which led to five successful albums with Columbia Records\, including Cache\, Kirk’s first #1 album.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kafe-kirk-texas-jazz-jam/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Johnny Yancey and The Power to the People Orchestra (feat. Gabby Cain)
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents: Johnny Yancey and the Power to the People Orchestra  \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nFriday\, August 1st\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show begins at 7:30pm  \nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nCome tap your feet with homegrown trumpeter Johnny Yancey as he proudly presents his Power to the People Orchestra featuring up-and-coming vocalist phenom Gabby Cain! \nBorn and raised in Memphis\, Tennessee\, Johnny Yancey has been honing his musical skills for over 30 years with locally and nationally recognized musicians playing music of all genres. He has performed with musical greats such as Alvin Baptiste\, Billy Pierce\, Donald Brown\, John Birdsong\, Terri Lynn Carrington\, Javon Jackson\, James Williams\, Herman Green\, Will Graves\, Floyd Newman\, Zaid Nassar\, Emerson Able Big Band\, Joyce Cobb\, Earlice Taylor and many others. \nThe Power to the People Orchestra\, previously known as the Sanctuary Jazz Orchestra\, is the culminating effort of Yancey’s decades-long affection for big band repertoire. Having performed at numerous festivals including Memphis Heritage Festival\, the Bartlett Festival\, and the Whitehaven Jazz Festival\, the Power to the People Orchestra is a pinnacle of Yancey’s continued dedication to the Memphis jazz community.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/johnny-yancey-and-the-power-to-the-people-orchestra-feat-gabby-cain/
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SUMMARY:Marcella & Her Lovers
DESCRIPTION:Marcella & Her Lovers \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, August 2nd\, 2025\nDoors open at 7pm | Show starts at 7:30pm\nGeneral Admission Tickets $25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nVIP Tickets $50 in advance (plus fees) | $55 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE  \nMarcella Simien has been captivating audiences for the last 15 years. Her beloved Memphis-based band Marcella & Her Lovers is a group of electrifying\, world-class musicians who leave audiences in awe. Simien’s raw energy\, vocal prowess and ability to engage audiences on a deep level is breathtaking. Her Psychedelic Swamp Soul music fuses recognizable tones and textures inspired by culture bearers of the South- you’ll hear echoes of Soul\, Blues & Jazz greats – while bringing you something completely new and refreshing to your ears. This is the long-awaited return of Marcella Simien’s band that hasn’t played Memphis in 8 months! It will be an unforgettable night of music and storytelling that you don’t want to miss.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/marcella-her-lovers/
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SUMMARY:Kortland Whalum with The Adam Larson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents: Kortland Whalum with The Adam Larson Quartet \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts⁠ \nFriday\, August 8\, 2025⁠ \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm⁠ \nTickets: $30 in advance (plus fees) | $40 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe sounds of Jazz and Soul music come together for a night of vibrant\, emotive fusion of raw vocal passion and intricate instrumental storytelling. Kortland brings deep\, heartfelt lyrics and a powerful\, gospel-inflected delivery\, channeling raw emotion and groove. Think rich\, velvety tones or gritty belts\, evoking artists like Lou Rawls or Nat King Cole. Adam Larson\, saxophonist\, meanwhile\, adds sophisticated\, improvisational flair—think John Coltrane’s expressive phrasing or Kamasi Washington’s modern\, soulful edge. Their interplay is dynamic: the singer’s rhythmic\, soulful melodies grounding the performance\, while the saxophonist weaves in spontaneous\, melodic runs\, adding texture and unpredictability. \nFEATURING: \nKortland Whalum (Vocalist) \nAdam Larson (Saxophones) \nSteve Lee (Piano) \nClark Sommers (Bass) \nHenry Conerway III (Drums)
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kortland-whalum-4/
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SUMMARY:LATE SHOW Kortland Whalum with The Adam Larson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents: LATE SHOW Kortland Whalum with The Adam Larson Quartet \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts⁠ \nFriday\, August 8\, 2025⁠ \nDoors open at 9 pm | Show begins at 9:30 pm⁠ \nTickets: $30 in advance (plus fees) | $40 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe sounds of Jazz and Soul music come together for a night of vibrant\, emotive fusion of raw vocal passion and intricate instrumental storytelling. Kortland brings deep\, heartfelt lyrics and a powerful\, gospel-inflected delivery\, channeling raw emotion and groove. Think rich\, velvety tones or gritty belts\, evoking artists like Lou Rawls or Nat King Cole. Adam Larson\, saxophonist\, meanwhile\, adds sophisticated\, improvisational flair—think John Coltrane’s expressive phrasing or Kamasi Washington’s modern\, soulful edge. Their interplay is dynamic: the singer’s rhythmic\, soulful melodies grounding the performance\, while the saxophonist weaves in spontaneous\, melodic runs\, adding texture and unpredictability. \nFEATURING: \nKortland Whalum (Vocalist) \nAdam Larson (Saxophones) \nSteve Lee (Piano) \nClark Sommers (Bass) \nHenry Conerway III (Drums)
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/late-show-kortland-whalum-with-the-adam-larson-quartet/
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SUMMARY:Folk All Y'all presents: Jesse Ruben
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all present Jesse Ruben\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, August 9\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 PM\nTickets: $20\npurchase TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJesse Ruben (he/him) is a singer/songwriter living in Brooklyn\, NY. Best known for his lyrical storytelling and engaging live shows\, his songs have been heard on more than a dozen TV shows in the US and abroad. His most recent single “This Is Why I Need You” reached the top 10 in 12 different countries\, and has been streamed more than 60 million times across all platforms. He has recorded live sessions for NPR and MTV Asia\, and has been featured on CNN and in Esquire Magazine. \nBeyond his music career\, Ruben is highly active in philanthropic endeavors. He is a co-founder of Generation Lyme\, a community built to empower people facing Lyme disease through sharing patient stories and hosting online Meet-ups. In addition\, he is the founder of The We Can Project\, an initiative for young students designed to help them discover their passions and give back to their communities. To date\, more than 800\,000 young people have participated. To promote the program\, he was personally invited by Hoda Kotb to perform live on The Today Show.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-presents-jesse-ruben/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nTuesday\, August 12\, 2025 | The Green Room \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \n$7 tickets (plus fees) | Free for Participants  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nCome jam with us at the Green Room\, hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet! \nAlex Upton is a Memphis-based saxophonist\, composer\, and educator with a deep passion for musics both old and new. Alex is a nationally awarded soloist that has performed and recorded with artists such as Rahsaan Barber\, Rachel Therrien\, Ted Ludwig\, Baron Tymas\, Stephen Anderson\, and James Sexton. Awarded first prize in the 2022 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Artist Competition\, Alex has performed at both JEN and NASA Conferences\, and has performed at regionally renowned venues including the Brooks Museum of Art\, Crosstown Arts Green Room\, Durham’s Sharp Nine Gallery\, and Bond Brothers Eastside. Their work as a performer and composer is featured on Summit Records with the 360 Jazz Initiative\, and under their own name on their newest full-length album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”.  \n Listed below are the jam tunes for the month of August. Participants are encouraged to learn several of the included tunes ahead of time in preparation for the jam. A limited number of blank slots for tune suggestions will be available at the sign-in desk. \n AUGUST JAM SESSION TUNES: \n\n\nBye Bye Blackbird (Henderson/Dixon)\n\n\nGroovin’ High (Gillespie)\n\n\nBlack Orpheus (Bonfa)\n\n\nPeace (Horace Silver)\n\n\nWindows (Corea)\n\n\nStrasbourg/St. Denis (Hargrove)\n\n\nOne Finger Snap (Hancock)\n\n\nAll Blues (Davis)\n\n\n\nACCESS CHARTS HERE
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-the-alex-upton-quartet-3/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T163000
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SUMMARY:Gettin' Grown Podcast Live in Memphis
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents Gettin’ Grown Podcast Live in Memphis\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, August 14\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 PM\nTickets: $35 In Advance (plus Fees) | $45 at the Door\npurchase TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive at the Kitchen Table with Jade and Keia – An intimate live show experience with the hosts of the Gettin Grown Podcast. The Gettin Grown Podcast Community gathers virtually each week to collectively process the various and sometimes vicious vicissitudes of navigating adulthood.  \nJoin us as we commune together in real life!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/gettin-grown-podcast-live-in-memphis/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T160000
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SUMMARY:Strictly Jazz: The Music of Mulgrew Miller ft. Keith Brown
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents Strictly Jazz: The Music of Mulgrew miller ft. Keith Brown\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, August 16\, 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\n\n\n\n\n\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. This show will feature Keith Brown performing the jazz standards and compositions of Mulgrew Miller\, Harold Mabern\, James Williams\, and Donald Brown.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKEITH BROWN\n\n\n\nKeith L. Brown is a distinguished pianist\, composer\, and educator\, widely regarded as one of the most sought-after musicians in contemporary jazz. Rooted in R&B\, Funk\, Classical\, Jazz\, and Hip-Hop\, his compositions and piano style seamlessly blend these influences\, showcasing both deep tradition and modern innovation. With an exceptional command of jazz’s rich language\, Brown transitions effortlessly between hard swing\, funk\, and free improvisation—all while maintaining a distinctive artistic voice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Memphis\, TN\, and raised in Knoxville\, TN\, Brown began playing piano seriously at 18 and quickly established himself as a formidable force in jazz. He currently tours as the pianist for Grammy-nominated saxophonist and 2023 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship recipient Kenny Garrett. His extensive collaborations include performances with Stefon Harris\, Jazzmeia Horn\, George Coleman\, Greg Tardy\, Camille Thurman\, Terreon Gully\, Willie Jones III\, Endea Owens\, Charles Tolliver\, Buster Williams\, Lenny White\, Steve Turre\, John Clayton\, and many more—captivating audiences worldwide.\n\n\n\n“I am sure that is one that will make a tremendous contribution to the continuum of jazz and particularly jazz piano.” – Mulgrew Miller\n\n\n\n“Keith Brown is a phenomenal player! He has a great grasp on the language of the jazz piano masters and an ability to come from many directions; from hard swing to funk to free”. –Greg Tardy
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/strictly-jazz-the-music-of-keith-brown/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Latin America
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents A Taste of Latin America\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, August 22\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 PM\nTickets: $20 In Advance (plus Fees) | $25 at the Door | $10 Student Rush\npurchase TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur program will delight you with the sounds and compositions of Latin America. Pianists Natalia Vanegas Escobar and David Cordoba Hernandez\, and percussionist Bill Shaltis will perform works that evoke countries such as Colombia and Cuba\, and are written by some of the foremost composers of the region. We hope that you won’t want to miss this noche especial de música latinoamericana!\n\n\n\n\n\nDAVID CÓRDOBA HERNANDEZ \n\n\n\nRecognized for his colorful and sensitive performances\, Colombian pianist David Córdoba has played at venues throughout South America\, Central America\, and the United States. Highlight performances include recitals with Vincent Lucas (Principal Flutist – Orchestre de Paris)\, John-Crawford (Naxos Recording Artist)\, Amaro Dubois\, and the opening of the 2021 season of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Robert Moody. David has garnered awards in several competitions: Beethoven Club Competition – Memphis (1st place); WCM International Piano Competition – Northern Ireland (4th place); Colombian National Vocal Competition – Collaborative Piano Category (1st place); and the Memphis International Piano Competition (Honorable Mention) Guided by Colombian pianist Teresita Gomez\, David earned a Bachelor of Music at the University of Antioquia and a Master’s and Doctorate in Piano Performance with Dr. Cathal Breslin and Dr. Jonathan Tsay at the University of Memphis.\n\nNATALIA VANEGAS ESCOBAR\n\n\n\nThe Colombian pianist Natalia Vanegas is currently building a promising career as a performer. For five years\, she served as a class-piano instructor at the University of Memphis. Additionally\, she currently works as an accompanist pianist at Arkansas State University and the University of Mississippi. She has excelled in competitions such as the Beethoven Club (Memphis 2019\, 3rd place)\, Teatro Colón Competition (2019\, finalist)\, Costa Rica PianoFest (2020\, 1st place)\, and the Uofm Symphony soloist competition (2021). Some of her solo performances include the CIMA festival in Manizales\, the Puerto Rico Center for Collaborative Piano\, the Costa Rica Pianist Encounter\, the EAFIT Symphony Orchestra\, among others. She has also served as a judge in various competitions and is the coordinator of the Memphis International Piano Festival and Competition. Her interests include Colombian and Latin American living composers\, and she plans to promote these works in her upcoming performances and in an upcoming recording. Natalia earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Antioquia\, where she studied with Dr. Carlos Eduardo Betancur\, Dr. Ana María Orduz\, and the renowned Colombian pianist Teresita Gómez. She completed her masters and doctorate degrees at the University of Memphis\, where she studied with Dr. Cathal Breslin and Dr. Jonathan Tsay.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n BILL SHALTIS\nBill Shaltis is the Associate Professor of Percussion at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music\, University of Memphis and Principal Timpanist of the New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra. Formerly\, Shaltis was the Principal Timpanist for the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra\, Principal Percussion of the Evansville Philharmonic and Owensboro Symphony\, and on faculty at Missouri Southern State University and the University of Evansville. He is a sought-after clinician and performer throughout North America\, Europe\, and China and has performed and presented at several PASICs\, the NAfME and Midwest Conferences\, and at state conferences\, Day of Percussion events\, and universities throughout the country. Shaltis’ debut album\, “Essence/Descent\,” features premiere recordings of 21st century solo and chamber timpani repertoire and can be found on all major streaming platforms. He is also co-founder of the Two Rivers Timpani Summit. Shaltis is a proud performing artist/clinician for Grover Pro Percussion\, JG Percussion\, Remo\, Yamaha\, and Zildjian.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/a-taste-of-latin-america/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:The Harnsberger/Jones Duo ft. the University of Memphis Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents The Harnsberger/Jones Duo ft. the University of Memphis Percussion Ensemble\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nWednesday\, August 27\, 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Harnsberger/Jones Duo will leave audiences intrigued and stunned by the expressive\, yet powerful depth that the marimba evokes live in concert. Led by marimba soloists\, Andy Harnsberger and Caitlin Jones\, this concert will feature music tailored for the duo and solo works that highlight the ability and musicianship of the marimba and the artists themselves.\n\n\n\n\nThe Harnsberger/Jones Duo always begin their concerts with “In the Midst of Darkness” by Andy Harnsberger. Written for Andy and Caitlin (and eventually led to the creation of the duo)\, this work features intensity\, drama\, and rhythmic interplay between the two instruments. After the listeners have a chance to breathe\, the duo will bring in a brand new piece\, “Promises Broken” by Adam Silverman. A complete 180 from the opener\, this piece will bring in the subtleties of the instrument\, and has been proven to be an audience favorite in recent months.\n\n\n\nThis concert will also feature the University of Memphis Percussion Ensemble\, under the direction of Dr. Bill Shaltis. Audiences are guaranteed to be exposed to new works and sounds that will leave them pondering for days and weeks to come on the beauty of the marimba.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE HARNSBERGER/JONES DUO \n\n\nAndy Harnsberger and Caitlin Jones are currently in demand as marimba soloists and guest clinicians across the United States. Together\, as The Harnsberger/Jones Duo\, they are proponents for the advancement of marimba repertoire and frequently perform new works for a variety of audiences. Collectively\, their YouTube channels have amassed over 1.8 million views. They have performed and recorded together in a variety of settings\, and in 2023\, began officially performing together as a duo. In the 2024-2025 season\, they performed in Atlanta\, Richmond\, Florida\, Tennessee\, Virginia\, and Mississippi\, as well as recorded and released a brand new marimba duo work written specifically for The Harnsberger/Jones Duo\, “Promises Broken” by Adam Silverman. Dr. Harnsberger and Dr. Jones are performing artists and clinicians for Malletech Instruments. They teach at Lee University where Harnsberger serves as Director of Percussion Studies and Jones works in the Percussion Department.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-harnsberger-jones-duo-ft-the-university-of-memphis-percussion-ensemble/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T220000
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SUMMARY:Simon Joyner and The Nervous Stars + Leah Senior + Aquarian Blood
DESCRIPTION:Simon Joyner and The Nervous Stars x Leah Senior \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nFriday\, August 29\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm \nTickets $18 in advance (plus fees) | $22 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us as singer-songwriter Simon Joyner reunites with Melbourne-based artists Leah Senior and Jesse Williams for a one-of-a-kind performance in the Crosstown Arts Green Room! \nSimon Joyner is a world-renowned American singer-songwriter from Omaha\, Nebraska who has released 19 albums on independent labels since the early 1990s. His earliest records were influential signposts of the Lo-Fi and home-taping movement which also produced contemporaries like Smog\, Lou Barlow\, Will Oldham and the Mountain Goats. He is now widely regarded as one of the great songwriters of our generation.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/simon-joyner-and-the-nervous-stars-x-leah-senior/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memphis to the Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Memphis Rox are bringing something special to Crosstown Theater Thursday September 4! \nJoin us for the world premiere of Memphis to the Mountain\, a new Hulu Original documentary following young climbers from Memphis Rox as they train and attempt to summit Mount Kenya. \nThursday\, September 4\nCrosstown Theater – 1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN 38104\nDoors open 6:30 PM | Screening begins 7:00 PM \nWe’ll be showing two episodes (50 min each) the night before the Hulu release! \nFree & open to the public – reserve your spot now. https://bit.ly/45Up6HH
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-to-the-mountain/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T220000
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SUMMARY:Deborah Swiney
DESCRIPTION:The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, September 5\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7pm | Show begins at 7:30pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nPrepare yourself for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the melodies of The Great American Songbook and the smooth\, captivating rhythms of classic and enchanting Bossa Nova featuring the elegant and expressive vocals of Deborah Swiney\, joined by her band of highly accomplished musicians\, whose collective talent creates a rich tapestry of sound with special guest pianist and artist\, Dr. T.W. Sample. This isn’t just a concert\, but an immersive experience that will transport you into the heart of jazz’s golden age\, whether you are a jazz aficionado or a newcomer. Don’t miss this classy and memorable evening! \nFEATURING: \nDeborah Swiney (Vocals) \nDr. T.W. Sample (Piano) \nSylvester Sample (Bass) \nGerard Harris (Guitar) \nTerry Saffold (Drums) \nLannie McMillan (Sax/Flute)
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/deborah-swiney/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T220000
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Neosoulville: LIVE with Tonya Dyson ft. Emi Secrest
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Welcome to Neosoulville: LIVE with Tonya Dyson ft. Emi Secrest\nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025\nDoors open at 7:00pm | Show starts at 7:30pm\nTickets $25 in advance (plus fees) | $35 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nStep inside the soul of the city with the debut of Welcome to Neosoulville: LIVE– a one-of-a-kind music and conversation experience curated by singer/songwriter and soulpreneur Tonya Dyson. Inspired by her acclaimed radio show on WYXR\, this new live series blends performance and storytelling into an unforgettable evening.  \nThe night kicks off with a short set from Tonya alongside a dynamic house band\, setting the tone for what’s to come. She then sits down for an intimate\, unscripted interview with a special guest- an artist whose work shapes and reflects the culture. After the conversation\, the guest takes the stage to perform a full set backed by the house band. From behind-the-scenes stories to soul-stirring live music\, Welcome to Neosoulville: LIVE invites you to experience artistry in its realest form.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/welcome-to-neosoulville-live/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fetén Fetén: "The Magical Planet of Unusual Instruments"
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Cultural Series and Crosstown Arts Present: Fetén Fetén: “The Magical Planet of Unusual Instruments” \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nSunday\, September 7\, 2025 \nDoors open at 5:30 pm | Show begins at 6:00 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nFetén Fetén\, one of the most acclaimed duos in Spain\, present a fun concert for adults and children alike to discover instruments from Spanish traditional music\, such as the violin or the hurdy-gurdy\, along with popular rhythms\, such as waltzes\, trots\, chotis\, jotas\, seguidillas\, or habaneras. \n“The Magical Planet of Unusual Instruments” is a wonderful journey that will embark us from Spain to other lands\, assimilating Balkan echoes\, manouche sounds\, Japanese evocations\, the cries of seagulls or even the sound of the waves. A musical experience not to be missed with two of the best musicians from Spain nowadays! \nFetén Fetén have performed on stages worldwide and collaborated with such artists as Natalia Lafourcade\, Julieta Venegas\, Enrique Bunbury\, Kevin Johansen\, and Jorge Drexler\, among many others. \nWith support from the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/feten-feten-the-magical-planet-of-unusual-instruments/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T150000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talks: September 11
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 11\n6–8 PM\nThe Galleries at Crosstown Arts\nFree and open to the public\n\n  \nJoin us for a special evening with exhibiting artists Alexandra Rose\, Anthony George\, Tad Lauritzen Wright\, Andres Arauz\, and Abby Meyers as they discuss their current work on view at Crosstown Arts. \nThis is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artists about their processes\, inspirations\, and the ideas behind their exhibitions. Whether you’re deeply involved in the local art scene or just starting to explore\, you’ll gain meaningful insight into the creative minds shaping contemporary art in Memphis. \nFree and open to all-come connect with the artists and the art.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/artist-talks-september-11/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Galleries\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery
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SUMMARY:100 Days of Blues: “The Blues Society”
DESCRIPTION:“The Blues Society”\n\nOn FB\, the film is https://www.facebook.com/thebluessocietyfilm/\n\n\n\nIn 1960s Memphis\, Blues masters and Beatniks created The Memphis Country Blues Festival (1966-1970)\, an event that rocked thefoundations of a conservative world. This documentary weaves together hypnotic and unforgettable performances with animation\, archival images\, and a chorus of diverse voices\, creating a moving image mixtape that  celebrates the music of Furry Lewis\, Rev. Robert Wilkins\, and Bukka White while re-evaluating the era.\n\nDirected by the daughter of one of the festival organizers\, The Blues Society is a kaleidoscopic documentary that asks viewers to draw their own conclusions about the events presented. Winner of an Audience Award at Indie Memphis and best Documentary at the Oxford Film Festival\,the film encourages viewers to ask questions about race\, music\, and American culture and to reconsider their preconceptions about Blues music\, Blues culture\, and Blues history.\n\nThis screening will be followed by a panel discussion with director Augusta Palmer\, appearing with iconic festival participants Jimmy Crosthwait\, Misty Blue Lavender (also known as Marcia Hare)\, and Chris Wimmer.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/100-days-of-blues-the-blues-society/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters: Jerry Weldon and Ted Ludwig Trio ft. Pat Bianchi & Stephen Pruitt
DESCRIPTION:Modern Masters: Jerry Weldon and Ted Ludwig Trio feat. Pat Bianchi and Stephen Pruitt \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, September 12\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 student tickets \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJerry Weldon is an internationally recognized Modern Master of saxophone. Come for an evening of incredible music by Weldon and the Amazing Organ Quartet featuring: \nJerry Weldon\, Saxophone (Harry Connick Jr) NYC \nPat Bianchi\, Organ (Pat Martino Trio) NYC \nStephen Pruitt\, Drums ( Eddie Gomez Trio) OKC \nTed Ludwig\, Guitar (Curator) \nJERRY WELDON \nVeteran sax man Jerry Weldon\, has been on the jazz scene for more than 40 years. Jerry\, a native New Yorker\, joined Lionel Hampton’s Orchestra in 1981 upon graduating from Rutgers Jazz Program. In 1990\, Weldon became a charter member and featured soloist in Harry Connick Jr.’s newly formed big band and was seen daily on Connick’s daytime television program\, HARRY. During his tenure with Hampton & Connick\, Jerry toured extensively in the U.S. and Canada\, as well as Europe\, Asia\, Australia and appeared on dozens of television programs. In addition to his own band\, Weldon has worked\, toured and recorded with a host of jazz greats including: Jack McDuff\, Jimmy McGriff\, Joey DeFrancesco\, George Cables\, Jimmy Cobb\, Roy Haynes\, George Benson\, Earl Klugh and Mel Tormé. With more sideman sides than he can count and eleven CD’s as a leader\, Jerry’s latest\, recording is “Those Were the Days.”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/modern-masters-jerry-weldon-and-ted-ludwig-trio-ft-pat-bianchi-stephen-pruitt/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Amy LaVere with Will Sexton (6 PM SHOW)
DESCRIPTION:Amy LaVere with Will Sexton (6 PM SHOW) \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025 \nDoors open at 5:30 PM | Show at 6:00 PM \nTickets $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin Memphis-based artists Amy Lavere and Will Sexton as they take the stage to record a live-in-concert album! This captivating duo combines noir-tinged groove and whip- smart songwriting to create spellbinding performances. Witness an intimate\, unforgettable night of music in a rare live-album recorded performance! \nMemphis based artists\, Amy LaVere and Will Sexton have been music collaborators and touring companions for 11 years. The quality of their craft\, the miles traveled and their original catalog is ever growing. LaVere’s storytelling and songwriting is barbed and sharp\, a delightful contrast to her sweet soprano vocals and smooth upright bass playing. The dark and charming writerhas released seven solo recordings and has collaborated with many other artists. Her latest project is slated for release in April of 2025 and she’s currently working on her first novel\, a work of ‘near fiction’ she calls it. Over the past three decades\, Will Sexton has grown into a skilled musical polymath: an esteemed writer\, producer\, session player and solo artist with a string of acclaimed LPs to his credit. Sexton’s seasoned guitar playing and velvet vocals are a superb fit to LaVere’s distinctive talent.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/amy-lavere-with-will-sexton-6-pm-show-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Amy LaVere with Will Sexton  (8 PM SHOW)
DESCRIPTION:Amy LaVere with Will Sexton  (8 PM SHOW) \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:30pm | Show starts at 8:00pm \nTickets $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin Memphis-based artists Amy LaVere and Will Sexton as they take the stage to record a live-in-concert album! This captivating duo combines noir-tinged groove and whip- smart songwriting to create spellbinding performances. Witness an intimate\, unforgettable night of music in a rare live-album recorded performance! \nMemphis based artists\, Amy LaVere and Will Sexton have been music collaborators and touring companions for 11 years. The quality of their craft\, the miles traveled and their original catalog is ever growing. LaVere’s storytelling and songwriting is barbed and sharp\, a delightful contrast to her sweet soprano vocals and smooth upright bass playing. The dark and charming writer has released seven solo recordings and has collaborated with many other artists. Her latest project is slated for release in April of 2025 and she’s currently working on her first novel\, a work of ‘near fiction’ she calls it. Over the past three decades\, Will Sexton has grown into a skilled musical polymath: an esteemed writer\, producer\, session player and solo artist with a string of acclaimed LPs to his credit. Sexton’s seasoned guitar playing and velvet vocals are a superb fit to LaVere’s distinctive talent.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/amy-lavere-with-will-sexton-8-pm-show/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Henry Conerway III
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Henry Conerway III \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, September 16th\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nTickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted by Crosstown Arts. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene. \nHenry Conerway III has become a leading presence on the modern jazz scene since moving to New York in 2015\, as evidenced by his ongoing work with such global touring artists as; the iconic Freddy Cole; the stalwart Jazz at Lincoln Center trumpeter\, Marcus Printup; 2015 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition Winner\, Jazzmeia Horn; Grammy nominated trumpeter\, Russell Gunn; and several residencies with Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha\, Qatar. \nListed below are the jam tunes for the month of September. Participants are encouraged to learn several of the included tunes ahead of time in preparation for the jam. A limited number of blank slots for tune suggestions will be available at the sign-in desk. \n\nSEPTEMBER TUNES LIST:\n\n\n\nHave You Met Miss Jones (Rogers)\n\n\nDesafinado (Jobim)\n\n\nUgetsu (Walton)\n\n\nBlues in the Closet (Pettiford)\n\n\nNight Dreamer (Wayne Shorter)\n\n\nStompin’ at the Savoy (Goodman)\n\n\nRound Midnight (Monk)\n\n\nRed Clay (Hubbard)\n\n\nACCESS CHARTS HERE
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-henry-conerway-iii/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Children of Men
DESCRIPTION:Children of Men\nThursday\, September 18Crosstown TheaterDoors: 6:30 pm | Film: 7:00 pm \n\nIn a future where humanity faces extinction\, no child has been born in nearly two decades. Societies crumble. Governments collapse. Hope is a distant memory. \nFrom visionary director Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity\, Roma)\, Children of Men delivers a gripping\, heart-pounding journey through a world on the brink. Starring Clive Owen\, Julianne Moore\, and Michael Caine\, this modern classic blends science fiction\, political thriller\, and human drama into one unforgettable cinematic experience. \nRenowned for its breathtaking long takes and visceral realism\, Children of Men is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and immersive films of the 21st century. It’s a story about survival\, resilience\, and the fragile ember of hope – more urgent and resonant today than ever. \nJoin us for this rare opportunity to experience Children of Men on the big screen\, exactly as it was meant to be seen: larger-than-life\, with every detail and heartbeat intact. \n$5 at the door
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/children-of-men/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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