Tag: jazz
Crosstown Arts presents Rachel Maxann’s Holiday Spirits: A Christmas Special with Friends in The Green Room
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Friday, December 13, 2024
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $20 in advanced | $25 at the door
Join singer-songwriter Rachel Maxann for a soulful Christmas celebration featuring heartfelt performances of holiday classics, original tunes, and special guests from the local music scene. With her signature blend of folk, soul, and blues, Rachel will fill the night with festive spirit and powerful storytelling. Don’t miss this intimate evening of music, warmth, and joy as she shares the stage with talented guest artists for a holiday show to remember.
Crosstown Arts presents the Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet in The Green Room.
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $7 | Free for performing musicians
For both the house band performance and jam portion, the set/jam tunes will be announced from the stage.
Alex Upton is a saxophonist and composer with a deep-rooted passion for all music both old and new. As a jazz artist, Alex has performed and recorded with nationally recognized artists including Rachel Therrien, Rahsaan Barber, Stephen Anderson, Jim Ketch, and more. In 2022, Alex was awarded first prize at the prestigious North American Saxophone Alliance’s National Jazz Artist Competition. They have performed as a soloist at esteemed events such as the JEN Conference, North American Saxophone Alliance, and the John Coltrane Jazz Festival, and have recorded on the Summit Records label as a member of the 360 Jazz Initiative Ensemble. Their work as a performer and composer can be heard most recently on their debut album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”.
Crosstown Arts presents Bluff City Fest in The Green Room
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $10 in advanced | $15 at the door | $5 student ticket
Join us at Bluff City Fest, where Memphis’ musical heartbeat comes alive. This festival celebrates the city’s legendary music scene with a dynamic mix of genres—from rap and contemporary rock to pop, blues, jazz, and classic rock. Be there as the next wave of Memphis musicians takes the stage, showcasing the vibrant talent of the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. With eight killer bands lighting up the stage, fresh artists to discover, and a vibe that’s pure Bluff City soul, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!
Crosstown Arts presents Kortland Whalum in The Green Room
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Friday, December 6, 2024
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $25 in advanced
Kortland Whalum is a singer-songwriter and actor whose talents span from music to the stage. As an actor, Kortland has over a dozen theatre credits, including: Guys & Dolls, The Color Purple, CATS, and Carmen Jones.
With Sold Out shows at Crosstown Arts’ “The Green Room”, Kortland is continuing to seek and occupy a unique niche in the world of soft jazz and R&B/Soul music. His EP A Love Letter; a collection of songs including, “Can We Go [Love’s Paradise]”, “C’est La Vie”, and “The Limit” was released in 2021; all of which have garnered favorable local radio play. Kortland can also be seen singing with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Big Band.
Crosstown Arts presents Sunny Side Jazz Band, with Victoria Doutón in The Green Room.
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
$20 in advance | $25 at the door
Sunny Side Jazz Band is based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. They are heavily influenced by the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, and many other early jazz legends.
Sunny Side provides a full New Orleans-style jazz band experience with three-part harmonies, a solid rhythm section, and an energetic vocalist and dancer.
In 2024 Sunny Side is planning their fourth national tour stopping in cities and towns between New Orleans, New York, and Ohio playing a variety of shows including several swing dance events.
Victoria Doutón is a composer and multi-instrumentalist from Montevideo, Uruguay. She studied classical flute at the National Conservatory of Music in Montevideo as well as the Montevideo University School of Music.
Victoria has spent time in different countries across the globe — music has taken her to Venezuela, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Brazil.
After a few years in Rio de Janeiro, she moved to the USA, initially settling in Austin. She began collaborating with world-renowned international musicians, and eventually made her way to New Orleans. There she is fully immersed in the rich musical culture that is the foundation of American music.
She’s been in New Orleans for five years, where she is currently recording her first album.
Her travels have inspired her to write music that goes from Afro-South American rhythms to contemporary jazz. Her music combines the different cultures and places she’s been traveling to create a rich and multi-hued sonic tapestry.