The Green Room

Kelvin Walters is a native Memphian and saxophonist. He has been performing locally since high school and currently teaches at the Stax Music Academy. Kelvin will be joined by staples of the Memphis jazz scene, including Johnny Yancey, Steve Lee, Tyler Cain, and Nygel Yancey.

Crosstown Arts presents the Bennett Wood Quintet with special guest Michael Shults.

Bennett Wood is a freelance musician, composer, and clinician. He has performed alongside internationally acclaimed musicians including John Clayton, Maria Schneider, Sean Jones, Terrell Stafford, Kenny Werner, Allison Miller, Nat Adderley Jr., Andre Hayward, Bruce Saunders, Greg Osby, Doug Lawrence, Butch Miles, Ralph Bowen, Reggie Thomas, Red Young, Conrad Herwig, Serafin Aguilar, and Lukas Graham. As a bandleader, he leads groups at nationally acclaimed jazz venues including Jazz St. Louis and the Elephant Room.

Crosstown Arts presents string quartet Ensemble X, featuring Jerald Walker (violin/composer),  Renicea Michelle Bell (violin/vocalist), Mario Williams (viola/violin), and Joseph Miller (cello), in The Green Room.

Crosstown Arts presents singer-songwriter duo Church Brothers in The Green Room.
Ben and Jacob Church have been making music in Memphis for nearly 20 years, but they’ve only recently embarked on a collaborative project called, cleverly, Church Brothers. With voices that blend seamlessly like only siblings can and songs that range from pop to rock to country to soul and beyond, there’s something for everyone at a Church Brothers show. They recently recorded their debut EP, featuring their first co-write, “Only Life,” to be released this fall. They'll be joined by Jon Harrison, Daniel McKee, Zach Nixon, and Bill Mard.