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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, November 19\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $7 | Free for performing musicians \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nFor both the house band performance and jam portion\, the set/jam tunes will be announced from the stage.\n\n\nAlex 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”.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-alex-upton-quartet-3/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Strictly Jazz: The Music of Stevie Wonder\, ft. James Austin Jr. Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Strictly Jazz Entertainment presents the James Austin Jr. Trio in The Green Room\n\n\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nThe Crosstown Strictly Jazz Series\, presented by Crosstown Arts in collaboration with Strictly Jazz Entertainment\, is designed to salute classic jazz music as contemporary musicians perform the work of the legends. \n\nThis month presentation of the series features the James Austin Jr. Trio performing his debut album Songs in the Key of Wonder. The album showcases his tasteful instrumental arrangements of a selection of classic compositions from the songbook of the great Stevie Wonder.\n\nJames Austin Jr is an accomplished jazz pianist and bandleader who hails from Chicago\, IL. He has honed his craft under the tutelage of a number of legendary jazz musicians including extensive study with Barry Harris\, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz educators of all time. James’ musical achievements include being honored as a featured performer and semifinalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. James also leads the Barry Harris Institute of Jazz and has formed “Luminescence” an ensemble of young jazz lions assembled to celebrate his teacher’s musical legacy.\n\nCome listen to Stevie Wonder by the lenses of James Austin\, alongside with standards and classic jazz repertoire!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/strictly-jazz-the-music-of-stevie-wonder-ft-james-austin-jr-trio/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kesha Cook
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kesha Cook in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, November 15\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nKesha Cook is a passionate and talented singer who has been enchanting audiences with her soulful voice and heartfelt performances. With a deep love for music that spans genres\, Kesha’s artistry is a blend of contemporary and classic sounds\, creating a unique and captivating experience for her listeners. \nKesha’s journey in music began at a young age\, inspired by the rich musical heritage of her hometown. Over the years\, she has developed a distinctive style that resonates with fans across the globe. Her dedication to her craft is evident in every performance\, where she pours her heart and soul into each note. \nKesha’s upcoming show at The Green Room of Crosstown Concourse is set to be a memorable evening. She will be performing new music from her latest project\, giving fans an exclusive first listen. The night will also feature special guest appearances by beautiful background artists\, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event. This show is not just a concert; it’s a celebration of Kesha’s musical journey and her ongoing contribution to the music scene.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kesha-cook/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters Jazz Series: Rex Gregory and The Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Modern Masters Jazz Series: Rex Gregory and The Ted Ludwig Trio in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, November 13\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door | $10 student tickets \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nA Seattle based saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist\, Rex Gregory has performed and/or recorded with a diverse array of luminaries such as Aretha Franklin\, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga\, Rickie Lee Jones\, Jason Marsalis\, Dr. John\, Derek Smith aka Pretty Lights\, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros\, Stanton Moore\, and many others. In addition\, Rex is known for his composition and arranging abilities which are featured on his independently released studio recordings An End to Oblivion and Rocket Summer. He is a staple in the Seattle music community and his contributions to a wide variety of projects is a testament to his musical capabilities. Rex is a comfortable addition anywhere and everywhere.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/modern-masters-jazz-series-rex-gregory-and-the-ted-ludwig-trio/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Paul McKinney and The Knights ft. Jamille "Jam" Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Paul McKinney and The Knights ft. Jamille “Jam” Hunter in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, November 8\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nWith a core in the music experience of the Black Church\, The Knights salute the contributions of traditional jazz artists and composers. The eclectic and seasoned audience members that enjoy impassioned blues and hearty R&B are embraced. The soundscape produced stirs the soul and rouses the hands and feet.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/paul-mckinney-and-the-knights-ft-jamille-jam-hunter-2/
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: Teneia
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents Teneia in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, November 2\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nOriginally from Jackson\, Mississippi\, Teneia (she/her) is an international touring musician and songwriter and has seven albums to her credit. She has won multiple awards and had her work featured in HBO\, Netflix\, and award-winning independent films. She’s shared the stage with various critically-acclaimed artists and songwriters\, including Lucinda Williams\, Jessi Colter\, Tab Benoit\, The War and Treaty\, and more. \nOne of Teneia’s most prominent pieces\, “Stand\,” earned a placement in the HBO documentary\, “Prom Night in Mississippi.” “Stand” embodies Teneia’s ability as an artist to address deeply rooted social issues fearlessly and confidently. Her true talent however\, is how she connects with each audience\, leaving their minds filled with reflection and their hearts filled with hope.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-teneia/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bailey Bigger: Resurrection Fern Album Release
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Bailey Bigger: Resurrection Fern Album Release \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, October 31\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $22 in advance | $22 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for a captivating evening of music as Bailey Bigger celebrates the release of her new album\, “Resurrection Fern.” Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of her voice and the heartfelt lyrics that have captivated audiences nationwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Bailey Bigger’s music and create lasting memories on All Hallows Eve. \nCheck out the merch table after the show! \nWith her haunting\, pure voice\, and her honest\, whimsical songwriting\, Bailey Bigger brings a sense of wonder and purity to the Americana music scene. Much inspired by her own celtic heritage\, folklore of the world surrounding her\, and connection to the natural world\, Bailey’s new record takes the listener on a journey through the four seasons\, and the cycles of death that we\, and the earth\, face every year. Leaning into the mystery and lore of the unknown\, human emotions\, and the wild nature within all of us\, “Resurrection Fern\,” captures the magic that Bailey found within her years of tuning in deeper with the natural cycles\, and the primal knowledge within. \nJeremy Stanfill\, a Memphis-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter\, creates music that resonates deeply with listeners through honest storytelling and intricate melodies. His journey began with a passion sparked by watching his father play drums\, evolving into a career marked by local acclaim and international tours. Jeremy’s music\, shaped by personal experiences of overcoming alcoholism\, loss\, and grief\, reflects resilience and growth. His lyrics explore the strength gained and lessons learned from trials and tribulations. This summer\, he released a trilogy of singles—”4403 (Time Machine)\,” “Wild Heart\,” and “Moving Day”—which tell a cinematic story. With new music and tour dates planned for 2025\, Jeremy continues to explore life’s highs and lows through his art.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/bailey-bigger-resurrection-fern-album-release/
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:Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra - Live Score for "Haxan"
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra – Live Score for “Haxan” in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, October 30\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nSince 2019\, Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra have performed several of Greene’s original scores for silent films before live audiences. In 2022\, Greene was commissioned by the Indie Memphis Film Festival to compose an original score for the masterpiece of the Swedish silent era\, Häxan\, in honor of the film’s centennial\, and it was a smashing success\, receiving a standing ovation. Now\, on Wednesday\, October 30th\, at 7:30 p.m. \, The Green Room at Crosstown Arts will host a reprise performance of Greene’s Häxan score by the RHO as the film unfolds before the audience.\n\n\n\nBilled as a “documentary” about the history of witchcraft\, Häxan recreates supposed rituals and practices of demonized witches in lurid detail\, often by way of exquisite art direction and cinematography. A monumental production for its time\, the historical scenarios it spins take us right up to the modern clinical age. Taking you along for the ride are Greene and his band of players\, matching every mood\, from ecstasy to terror\, with a haunting melody and beat.\n\n\n\nSession keyboardist and composer Alex Greene (Reigning Sound\, Big Ass Truck\, the Kropotkins\, Deepstaria Enigmatica) has four decades of experience in Memphis and New York\, and has performed and recorded albums and soundtracks with the Rolling Head Orchestra since 2009. Whether he’s in singer/songwriter mode or leading a jazz band\, his compositions combine strong melodic lines with unexpected\, shape-shifting harmonies. With themes worthy of the Golden Age of Hollywood\, mixed with more modernist sounds\, and echoing artists as diverse as Thelonious Monk\, Duke Ellington\, and Sun Ra\, the classic jazz sextet of the Rolling Head Orchestra is now augmented by the eerie wail of the theremin.\n\n\n\nIn 2010\, the Rolling Head Orchestra scored the WKNO documentary Citizens Not Subjects: Reawakening Democracy in Memphis\, leading to the album Depression Jubilee. An album of Greene’s songs\, American Elegy\, was released in 2018. The group has gone on to perform original scores for silent films since 2019 (when Greene was a Resident Composer at Crosstown Arts)\, including soundtracks for A Trip to the Moon\, Aelita\, Queen of Mars\, Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman\, and Flesh and the Devil with Greta Garbo\, at venues as diverse as Crosstown Theater\, Germantown Performing Arts Center\, and Playhouse on the Square.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/alex-greene-and-the-rolling-head-orchestra-live-score-for-haxan/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sound Journey: Mike Tamburo and Sean Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Sound Journey: Mike Tamburo and Sean Murphy \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, October 27\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nMike Tamburo is a world-renowned musician\, composer\, artist and educator. He is known and loved for his transformational live concerts performed on his personally curated set of gongs\, bells and other metal instruments. \nA lifelong multi-instrumentalist\, Tamburo has focused his talents on metal percussion instruments\, string instruments (hammered dulcimer\, guitar\, zither\, shahi baaja)\, as well as electronic instruments (synths\, looping). \nAn early adoptee of meditation\, Tamburo’s music offers space for journeying\, self-exploration and deep introspection. During many of his early performances\, he experienced altered states of consciousness and out of body experiences. To understand these experiences\, he explored kundalini yoga\, energy work\, the therapeutic use of sound and how sound impacts consciousness\, human perception and self healing. His love for long sustained drones\, overtones and psychoacoustics continues to inspire him to explore music in further directions. \nTamburo is also an interdisciplinary sound artist\, instrument builder\, video artist\, sound therapist\, writer and meditation teacher. \nSean Murphy is a multidisciplinary artist living in Memphis\, Tennessee. He is a musician\, ethnomusicologist\, instrument maker\, sound healer\, teaching artist\, nature lover\, listener\, and explorer. \nEarly in his career\, he began performing as a solo improvisation musician accompanying dance and yoga which eventually led him to the practice of sound healing. Sean and his wife\, Anne J. Froning\, have led workshops in restorative yoga & meditative movement with music throughout the United States. \nAs a performing and recording musician\, Sean has delved into nearly every genre into which music has ever been categorized! From classical to hip hop\, world to ambient\, jazz to hard rock\, new age to jazz\, he is equally at home. He is the leader of the Mighty Souls Brass Band as well as regularly playing as a sideman with many jazz groups while also regularly performing improvised music for dance\, healing\, and yoga. He also has many recording credits to his name as a soloist\, bandleader\, and sideman. He has also been fortunate enough to perform with many world-renowned musicians and bands including Dr. John\, Paul Winter\, William Eaton\, the Meters\, Galactic\, Clyde Stubblefield\, Rufus Thomas\, Robert Randolph & the Family Band\, & Mike Tamburo to name a few. \nSean currently splits his time between performing and recording as a solo artist\, presenting healing arts experiences with yoga/dance and live music (often in collaboration with Anne)\, leading the Mighty Souls Brass Band\, building functional art in the form of musical instruments\, and spending as much time with his granddaughters as possible!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/sound-journey-mike-tamburo-and-sean-murphy/
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SUMMARY:Vaneese Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Vaneese Thomas in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, October 26\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nBorn in Memphis Tennessee\, Vaneese is the daughter of Rufus Thomas\, whose legendary career as a musician and entertainer began in Vaudeville and spanned more than half a century in R&B recording and radio. Her older siblings are the hit recording artist “Memphis Queen” Carla Thomas and the highly respected keyboardist Marvell Thomas (R.I.P.). Embracing this remarkable musical legacy\, Vaneese carries forward the rich heritage of Memphis soul and R&B; music that has touched generations and crossed many divides. At the same time\, she has combined all the influences of her background and experience – R&B\, gospel\, blues\, and jazz – to cultivate a soul-stirring style that’s all her own. \nVaneese Thomas celebrates with family and friends her ninth album\, Stories in Blue. A member of Memphis Music Royalty with father\, Rufus\, sister\, Carla\, and brother\, Marvell (R.I.P.)\, Vaneese carries forward the rich heritage of Memphis soul and R&B; music that has touched generations and crossed many divides. At the same time\, she has combined all the influences of her background and experience – R&B\, gospel\, blues\, and jazz – to cultivate a soul-stirring style that’s all her own. Vaneese is a six-time Blues Music Award nominee for Soul Blues Female Artist and “Blues For My Father” garnered two BMA nominations for Best Soul Blues Album & Best New Artist Debut. Vaneese recently appeared as a featured guest at Black Opry concerts in Memphis & NYC.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/vaneese-thomas/
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SUMMARY:Lawrence Matthews Live at The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Lawrence Matthews Live at The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, October 25\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $10 in advance | $10 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nBorn and raised in a suburb of Memphis; the story of Lawrence Matthews is the journey of an artist trying to move forward toward a healthy and free self\, all while reckoning with the extreme environmental stimulus of southern poverty and violence. Though often imagined as opposing forces\, the horror and beauty of the south often live in the same space. Matthews navigates this in-between space as an extension of the southern gothic voices with whom he is aligned. He emerges as somewhat of a Morrisonian beloved ghost\, a child who needed more. Now\, fully grown as a manifestation of love and bitterness intertwined. \nWith a BFA from The University of Memphis and a decade long career working with various arts nonprofits\, his work in nearly every area of the arts is an amalgamation of his whole life. As a young artist he’d create with the rap\, R&B and alternative rock references he’d come in contact with. Visually inspired by the regionalistic mythology of Paul Thomas Anderson and early Spike Lee; Matthews’ own visuals weave African spirituality with the Christian mythology that permeates the region\, highlighting the deep relationship between the often maligned spiritual connections Black people have explored for generations. Introduced to new sounds by way of underground mixtapes and 2000s video countdowns\, these sonics blended with the eccentricities of acts like Outkast and grittier more reality-driven music from the south creating a diverse palate that Matthews pulls from when crafting the imagery that populates his own art. \nShedding his previous Don Lifted alias\, Matthews re-introduces himself as just that – himself. Matthews decided it was time to harness his truest form as a creative. Exploring those complex feelings of longing\, grief\, emptiness\, and separation actually led Matthews to a deeper and more honest relationship with his community and himself. The unbelievable became inextricably linked to what is real. He ventured into the unexplored corners of himself\, places and stories forgotten or suppressed behind traumatic environments and a survivalist mentality. Now a reborn artist\, Matthews is intentional about aligning himself with others. That intention is a thread in his new musical journey\, as he aligns his stories with the stories of those who came before him and walks alongside their traditions.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/lawrence-matthews-live-at-the-green-room/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mak Ro: Love in The Dark
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Mak Ro: Love in The Dark \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nMak Ro is a duo of Filipino-American cousins based in Memphis\, TN: Eric Makapugay (Multi-Instrumentalist/Producer/Songwriter) and Kristoffer Ruaro (Singer/Producer/Songwriter). The duo has crafted a sound that blends neo-soul and R&B with edgy\, genre-crossing influences. With 15 singles and a 4-song EP already under their belt\, Love in the Dark is poised to be a defining moment in their musical journey. \nFollow Mak Ro on social media @makromusicofficial and visit www.makromusicofficial.com for more information and updates. \nMust be 18 years or older to attend this show.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mak-ro-love-in-the-dark/
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:POSTPONED Folk All Y’all: Kyshona
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all present Kyshona in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, October 12\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThis event is postponed until further notice. \nKyshona lends her voice and music to those who feel silenced\, forgotten or alone. She began her career as a music therapist\, writing her first songs with patients — students and inmates under her care. She became compelled to write independently and find her own voice\, an endeavor which led her to the Nashville creative community and songwriting culture. Since then\, she balances her music career with her passion to heal in community through her organization Your Song. \nKyshona’s new project LEGACY focuses on family. Through stories\, photos\, film\, ancestry and genealogy research\, and travels in the power of place\, Kyshona shares her story while inviting listeners and concert goers to join her in exploration of self\, healing and growth. The tour will kick off in early 2024 with various types of experiences including concerts\, speaking event\, workshops\, and virtual meetings. The album will release in April 2024\, with singles coming soon. Sign up for eNews to stay informed of what’s to come! \nOver the last few years\, in addition to three new original singles and multiple music videos\, she released a collection of recordings and videos in collaboration with Centennial Park Conservancy – recorded at Nashville’s Parthenon\, in front of a monumental sized gold statue of Athena. A song she wrote with ZG Smith called “Nighttime Animal” was named to American Songwriter’s Top 25 Songs of 2022 and enjoyed spins on AAA radio. She wrote an article for No Depression magazine\, and was invited to speak at several events including giving a keynote address for 2023 Fulbright Scholars. She is featured in a 2023 PBS television show called “Ear to the Common Ground\,” gathering fans around a dining table to discuss voting rights in America\, and she will be featured in an upcoming video series featuring Americana artists performing in the prestigious Schermerhorn Symphony Center Theater in Nashville. \nHer song Listen was an anthem for many in 2020. Of her album of the same name\, one fan reviewer wrote: “Amidst these hard\, divisive times this set of songs is a salve for the grief many of us are feeling about resulting loss of family\, friends\, and community.” Within the grooves of its 10 tracks\, Kyshona blends roots\, rock\, R&B\, and folk with lyrical prowess to uplift the marginalized and bring awareness to the masses. It’s for every silent scream\, every heavy load\, fearful thought\, and a simmering sense of anger that the repressed\, the lost\, and the forgotten try to hide from the world. \nAudiences will find a common thread of empowerment\, overcoming adversity\, and finding hope in her work. The show doesn’t end when the last song is sung. After her powerful performances\, concertgoers often ask\, “What can I do?” \nHer response? “Listen.”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-kyshona/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters Jazz Series: Bruce Forman and The Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Modern Masters Jazz Series: Bruce Forman and The Ted Ludwig Trio in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, October 9\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door | $10 student tickets \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nA hectic touring schedule; twenty-one recordings as a leader\, countless sideman recordings including Ray Brown\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Roger Kellaway; soundtrack performances on three of Clint Eastwood’s distinguished films—most notably Academy Award-winning Million Dollar Baby; raconteur\, arranger\, acclaimed educator\, in residence at USC’s Studio/Jazz Guitar Dept.\, when does Bruce Forman rest? \n\n\n\nDeep immersion in American culture inspires Forman to contribute to the traditions that he draws from. Reunion! (the newest project) revisits the famed Poll Winners sessions with cohorts John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton\, playing instruments owned by Barney Kessel\, Ray Brown and Shelly Manne; Formanism (his trio project); original works like The Red Guitar; his high-rated podcast\, GuitarWank; Cow Bop and the “road challenges” down historic byways like Route 66; JazzMasters Workshop; Junkyard Duo; GrumpsTV (a fifty episode YouTube variety show during the lockdown)\, the popular ‘first chorus of the day’ series on Instagram…these are only the latest answers to the endless question that underlies Bruce Forman’s creativity. His music and life reflect every step of his journey\, and demonstrate the awareness of an artist who’s very much at home in the world\, and at the top of his form.\n\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/modern-masters-jazz-series-bruce-forman-and-the-ted-ludwig-trio/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, October 8\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $7 | Free for performing musicians \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nFor both the house band performance and jam portion\, the set/jam tunes will be announced from the stage.\n\n\n\nAlex 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”.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-alex-upton-quartet-2/
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:Mahogany Chamber Music Series: Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Mahogany Chamber Music Series: Sanctuary in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, October 6\, 2024\nDoors open at 2 pm | Show begins at 2:30 pm\nTickets: $15 in advance | $20 at the door | $10 student tickets available \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\n\nThe opening season concert for the acclaimed returning Mahogany Chamber Music Series is an afternoon of music and poetry\, which explores themes of identity\, sisterhood\, love\, and redemption. The show celebrates arts as a powerful vehicle for healing. Performed by world-renowned artists German-American violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport\, Nigerian-Canadian poet\, playwright and performer Titilope Sonuga\, and concert pianist and MCS curator\, Artina McCain.\n\n\n\nThe Performers:\n\n\nTitilope Sonuga\, poet\n\n\nAnyango Davenport\, violin\n\n\nArtina McCain\, piano
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mahogany-chamber-music-series-sanctuary/
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:Stephen Lee Trio ft. Talibah Safiya and South Memphis Jeff
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Stephen Lee Trio ft. Talibah Safiya and South Memphis Jeff in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, October 5\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nStephen Lee is an accomplished jazz musician whose talent\, passion\, and leadership have made a transformative contribution to the vibrancy of the Memphis community’s cultural center. \nThrough his multi-city journey\, from the soulful sounds of Memphis to the academic training in Knoxville\, a stopover in Las Vegas to the artistic immersion in New York’s jazz scene — Stephen M. Lee established himself as a respected musician and composer forging a unique sound rooted in his myriad influences and experiences. \n\nMusicians:\nStephen Lee – Keyboards\nKurtis Gray – Drums\nKem Gray Jr. – Bass\nTalibah Safiya – Vocals\nSouth Memphis Jeff – DJ
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/stephen-lee-trio-ft-talibah-safiya-and-south-memphis-jeff/
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:Alice Hasen Dream of Rain EP Release Show w/Savannah Brister
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents Alice Hasen Dream of Rain EP Release Show w/Savannah Brister in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, October 4\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 in advance | $20 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlice Hasen releases her new EP\, Dream of Rain\, with a concert at Crosstown Arts. \n\n\nMemphis violinist and songwriter Alice Hasen releases her second major project\, Dream of Rain\, with Savannah Brister opening on piano. Exploring themes of climate change and mental health\, this EP explores darker\, deeper and yet more delicate sides of Alice’s voice. The orchestral arrangements from the album will be performed live by a string quartet and guest flutist.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/alice-hasen-ep-release-show/
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:Brennen Leigh Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Brennen Leigh Trio in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, September 29\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\n\nBrennen Leigh is an American songwriter\, guitar player\, mandolin player\, and singer whose to-the-point storytelling style has elevated her to cult icon status in Europe\, Scandinavia\, across the United States\, South America\, and the United Kingdom.\n\n\n\nHer songs have been recorded by Lee Ann Womack\, Rodney Crowell\, Sunny Sweeney\, Charley Crockett\, and many others. As renowned for her musicianship as for her writing\, it’s easy to see how Leigh caught the ear of greats like Guy Clark\, who colorfully endorsed her flatpicking: “Brennen Leigh plays guitar like a motherfucker\,” and David Olney\, who described her writing as “tender\, violent\, sentimental\, foolish and wise\, she is always Brennen. Confident and at ease with herself\, without being a jerk about it.”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/brennen-leigh-trio/
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:Strictly Jazz: The Music of Miles Davis
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Strictly Jazz: The Music of Miles Davis in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, September 28\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nThe Crosstown Strictly Jazz Series\, presented by Crosstown Arts in collaboration with Strictly Jazz Entertainment\, is designed to salute classic jazz music as contemporary musicians perform the work of the legends. This special Jazz Month presentation of the series features the Muneer Nasser Quintet paying tribute to the music legend Miles Davis. \n\n\n\n\nMuneer Nasser Quintet’s distinct brand of jazz is part Memphis blues\, part New York fire\, and a healthy dose of DC flavor. Born in 1967 to the late\, great jazz bassist Jamil Nasser\, Muneer’s exposure to jazz was early and powerful. Muneer says that in 1976 “my dad took me to see Dizzy Gillespie at the Village Gate and Dizzy blew the place apart. I had to get a trumpet and weeks later I did.” \nAfter graduating from high school\, he attended Shaw University in Raleigh\, North Carolina\, where he played with Paul Jeffrey and gigged at churches and cultural venues around town. He transferred to Howard University and graduated with a BBA in International Business. While in Washington\, DC\, he performed at the Lincoln Theater\, Bohemian Caverns\, Westminster Church\, Takoma Station\, Cafe Nema\, The Kennedy Center\, and Twins Jazz. \n\n\n\nMusicians:\n\n\nMuneer Nasser- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn\n\n\nKeenan Shotwell- Acoustic Piano\n\n\nCarl Caspersen- Upright Bass\n\n\nMike Assad- Drums\n\n\nCharles Pender II- Tenor Sax
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/strictly-jazz-the-music-of-miles-davis/
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:Overly Sensitive Orchestra Presents Punisher ft. Marcella Simien
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Overly Sensitive Orchestra Presents Punisher ft. Marcella Simien in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, September 27\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Overly Sensitive Orchestra covers beloved full albums with original arrangements for classical chamber ensemble\, pairing with local Memphis singers. The 2024-25 season will include Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers\, Pink Moon by Nick Drake\, and Carrie and Lowell by Sufjan Stevens. The richness and variety of orchestral timbres both enhances and reimagines the original music of these great artists\, giving the songs new perspective and a timeless quality.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/overly-sensitive-orchestra-presents-punisher-ft-marcella-simien/
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:The No Tears Project
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the No Tears Project in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, September 26\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nThe No Tears Project is a jazz-inflected collective formed in 2017 and led by Arkansan-based vocalist Kelley Hurt\, and pianist Christopher Parker. The group’s repertoire is inspired by explorations into social equality and strives to create recognition as a precursor to reconciliation. Born from a musical composition (“No Tears Suite”) written by Hurt and Parker and commissioned by the nonprofit Oxford American magazine to honor the civil rights heroes the Little Rock Nine\, No Tears has evolved into a touring group. The ensemble’s second album\, Humanitics is forthcoming in early 2025.\n\n\n\nMusicians:\n\n\nKelley Hurt (voice / artistic director); Christopher Parker (piano / artistic director); Rodney Jordan (bass); Darrian Douglas (drums); Robert “Bobby LaVell” Garner\, Jr. (tenor sax); Marc Franklin (trumpet); Chad Fowler (alto sax)\n\n\nThis concert is made possible in part by Jazz Road\, a program of SouthArts.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-no-tears-project/
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:Dan & Peggy Reeder with Greg Cartwright Krista Wroten
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a special performance from indie-folk legend Dan Reeder and his daughter Peggy with an opening performance from Memphis-based musos Greg Cartwright and Krista Wroten in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, September 24\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nDan Reeder\, Oh Boy Records’ longest signed artist besides John Prine\, is a self-sufficient artist in every aspect of his work. The cover of each one of his albums bears artwork he created himself. He’s built a majority of the instruments you hear. From guitar pickups to microphones\, preamps and mixers. He’s built steel string guitars\, electric guitars\, banjos\, drums\, basses\, cellos\, violins\, clarinets\, and even a saxophone (note from Dan: “I’ll never do that again”). \n\n\n\nThe bluntness of Reeder’s lyrics are softened by his crooning; yet\, even with multi-layered harmonies\, his voice maintains its iconic “wisp”. Reeder’s musical intelligence is as present as ever. You’re hearing every piece of a self-made artist and his multifaceted skill set — from the soulful\, smoky vocal overlay to a singular\, meticulous guitar sound\, but best of all\, you’re hearing the ingenuity that is Dan Reeder.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/dan-peggy-reeder-with-greg-cartwright-krista-wroten/
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SUMMARY:TAE & the Neighborly
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents TAE & the Neighborly in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, September 21\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nTae & The Neighborly\, a Wisconsin-based soul-pop\, R&B group\, found themselves playing music together in a very unconventional way. They were all neighbors\, each one living alone on one floor of a five-story flat.\n\n\n\nCake-baking is a shared passion of the five-member group\, but in the sugar shortages early in the 2020 pandemic\, they found themselves so continually knocking on each other’s doors asking for a single cup of sugar that a group decision was made to all move in together and share cake-baking resources. Since everyone knows all good rhythms begin in the kitchen\, it wasn’t before long that the group began to write and perform together across the nation.\n\n\n\nCritics hail the group as “having more kick than a bagged-up mule” (Rotary Times) and their live show “… going down smoother than a can of [beans] warmed on the campfire” (Cowboy Gazette).
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/tae-the-neighborly/
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SUMMARY:Joslyn & the Sweet Compression
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Joslyn & the Sweet Compression in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, September 19\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoslyn & The Sweet Compression are bona fide\, and they want the world to know it.\nA rising force out of Lexington\, Kentucky\, the band led by Joslyn Hampton come out swinging on their sophomore album\, ready to uplift and inspire through their singular and stirring soul-funk sound. 2019’s critically acclaimed debut album made them a favorite headliner at regional clubs and music festivals. After a grueling and relentless tour schedule – one that saw them supporting Tower of Power at New York’s Sony Hall and Tyler Childers at Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre – the band are back with Bona Fide\, a sonically and emotionally charged record that captures their breathtaking live energy as well as their humanity.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/joslyn-the-sweet-compression/
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 Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, September 17\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $7 | Free for performing musicians \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nFor both the house band performance and jam portion\, the set/jam tunes will be announced from the stage. \n\n\n\nAlex 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”.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-alex-upton-quartet/
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters Jazz Series: John Hébert and The Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Modern Masters Jazz Series: John Hébert and The Ted Ludwig Trio in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, September 11\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door | $10 student tickets \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nJohn Hébert\, bassist\, was born in New Orleans\, Louisiana\, where he first began to study double bass with Bill Huntington. He has worked alongside world-famous artists such as Andrew Hill\, Lee Konitz\, Paul Bley\, John Abercrombie\, Kenny Wheeler\, Paul Motian\, Joe Maneri\, Mary Havorson\, Tomasz Stanko\, David Liebman\, Uri Caine\, Greg Osby\, Bill Stewart\, Marc Copland\, Fred Hersch\, Toots Thielemans\, Maria Schneider\, and many others. \n\n\n\nIn recent years\, he has taken on the role of bandleader of various projects. His group Byzantine Monkey\, released their first CD on the Firehouse 12 label. It was reviewed in Downbeat and received 4 stars. “On his first album as a leader he displays a sonic vision that’s all his own\,” says Peter Margarsak. In 2010\, John Hébert Trio released Spiritual Lover to positive reviews. According to Stuart Broomer\, “it’s a trio of genuinely equal parts and plays music of great melodic strength.” \n\n\n\nHe is also named in Downbeat’s 2006\, 2007\, 2008\, 2009 and 2010 Critics Poll as a “Rising Star Acoustic Bassist.” Most recently in 2011\, John won the poll as “Rising Star Acoustic Bassist.” John is also featured on Andrew Hill’s last Blue Note release\, “Time Lines” which was awarded “Record of the Year” by Downbeat’s Jazz Critics Poll in 2006. John has also performed around the world at festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival\, Tampere Jazz Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, Moers Jazz Festival\, Ear Shot Jazz Festival and San Francisco Jazz Festival.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/modern-masters-jazz-series-john-hebert-and-the-ted-ludwig-trio/
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:Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum and Mindi Abair
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kafé Kirk with Kirk Whalum and special guest Mindi Abair in Crosstown Theater. \nSunday\, September 8\, 2024\nCrosstown Theater\nDoors open at 5:30 pm | Show begins at 6 pm\nTickets: General Admission $59 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \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 very special performance will feature saxophonist Mindi Abair. \nMINDI ABAIR\nTwo-time GRAMMY nominee Mindi Abair is a saxophonist\, vocalist\, and author of “How To Play Madison Square Garden.” You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol\, or from touring and/or recording with Aerosmith\, Duran Duran\, Gregg Allman\, Smokey Robinson\, and more. As a solo artist\, she has consistently topped the Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts\, earning her 1 st GRAMMY nomination in 2014 for Summer Horns and her 2 nd nomination in 2015 for her solo album Wild Heart. In 2019 she launched www.wineandjazz.com bringing together the worlds of wine and music through her wine club and worldwide adventures. \nKIRK WHALUM\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.\nAs well\, Kirk and Bob received a Grammy nomination for their collaboration album\, Joined at the Hip. After moving to Los Angeles\, Kirk became an in demand session player for top artists like\, Barbara Streisand\, Al Jarreau\, Luther Vandross\, Larry Carlton\, Quincy Jones and most notably\, Whitney Houston\, amongst many others. It’s his sax heard on the mega-hit\, “I Will Always Love You.” Kirk soon followed that career high point with his phenomenal hit album released on Warner Bros. Records\, For You\, perhaps the most successful of over 25 solo recordings to date; others include his eclectic\, and much lauded\, Gospel According to Jazz series\, (Chapters 1\, 2\, 3 and 4). In addition to his many solo projects\, Kirk was also a member of the popular soul/jazz group\, BWB\, which features Kirk as the “W” of the group with Rick Braun (trumpet) and Norman Brown (guitar). \nKirk is the recipient of numerous awards and acknowledgements for his musical excellence including three Dove Award nominations\, an NAACP Image Award nomination and has won two Stellar Awards- Gospel music’s highest honor. A twelve time Grammy nominee\, Kirk won his first Grammy award (2011)for Best Gospel Song (“It’s What I Do”—featuring Lalah Hathaway) alongside life-long friend and gifted songwriter\, Jerry Peters.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kafe-kirk-kirk-whalum-and-mindi-abair/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Reba Russell Band and Special Guest Brittany Russell
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Reba Russell Band with Special Guest Brittany Russell in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, August 30\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nReba Russell is a name synonymous with the Memphis Music scene. Beginning in the early 1980s (with bands Visions\, Portrait\, and Reba and the Portables) and now currently fronting the Reba Russell Band\, Reba has covered most bases in the music industry including touring throughout the United States and Europe and releasing 8 albums independently. \n\n\n\n\nReba has lent her talents on stage and/or on recordings to U2 (When Love Comes To Town)\, Class of 55 Homecoming (featuring Johnny Cash\, Roy Orbison\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, Carl Perkins)\, Huey Lewis and the News (Soulsville album)\, Tracy Nelson\, Jim Dickinson\, Sid Selvidge\, Lucero\, and Jimmy Thackery\, and host of other artists. \n\n\n\n\nIn 2011\, Reba was nominated for the Koko Taylor Vocal Award by the Blues Foundation\, and more recently in November 2018 her band was honored with a Beale Street Brass Note. In 2023 Reba\, along with 30 others was honored with a Brass Star on Memphis’ Orpheum Halloran Center’s sidewalk of Stars. \n\n\n\nBand Members:\n\n\nReba Russell – Vocals\n\n\nWayne Russell – Bass\n\n\nRobert Tooms – Keys – Harp\n\n\nJeff Jensen – Guitar\n\n\n\nJames Cunningham – Drums \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest – Brittany Russell – Vocals
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/reba-russell-band-and-special-guest-brittany-russell/
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SUMMARY:The PRVLG
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents The PRVLG in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, August 24\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nMemphis-born artist-and-producer duo The PRVLG have been simmered in soul from the birthplace of rock and roll. Over years of playing together\, the pair of performers/songwriters has crafted a sound that is radically authentic\, vintage but modern.\n\n\n\nFreshly relocated to the city of Angels\, Christian and Christopher Underwood have been working on a record with Cory Henry for the last few years; growing all the herbs and spices themselves in order to provide for a seasoning so perfect\, a flavor so unique like grandma’s casserole\, leaving you nourished and satisfied but salivating for more. The record is set to release summer 2025.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-prvlg-3/
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