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SUMMARY:"Holiday" Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, December 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 the Alex Upton Quartet. 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. \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”. \nListed below are the jam tunes for the month of November. 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. \nDECEMBER TUNES LIST: \n– Stella by Starlight (Young) \n\n– The Christmas Song (Torme)\n\n\n– I’ll Remember April (Raye/DePaul)\n\n\n– Christmas Time is Here (Guaraldi)\n\n\n– Beatrice (Rivers)\n\n\n– Confirmation (Parker)
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SUMMARY:Ozmo Institute’s Concerts for Well-Being: Diamond Strings
DESCRIPTION:Ozmo Institute’s Concerts for Well-Being: Diamond Strings \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, December 9\, 2025 \nDoors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nConcerts for Well-Being \n\nWhat if music could help you feel better—body and mind?\n\n\n\nWelcome to Concerts for Well-Being\, where beautiful music meets the science of sound’s power to restore\, uplift\, and inspire. Created by the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics and guided by its founder\, Dr. Žak Ozmo\, these events invite you to slow down\, listen deeply\, and experience how music can transform how we feel.\n\n\n\nEach concert blends world-class performances with moments of reflection\, mindfulness\, and connection. You’ll hear timeless works—from the serenity of Baroque harmonies to the passion of Romantic melodies—performed with warmth and care.\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong music lover or simply seeking an hour of peace\, these concerts offer a chance to unwind\, reset\, and rediscover the healing power of music. Take a breath\, open your ears\, and let music do what it does best—bring us back to ourselves.\n\n\n\nDiamond Strings: A Concert for Well-Being\n\n\n\nYennifer Correia\, violin\n\n\nBarrie Cooper\, violin\n\n\nAaron Tubergen\, viola\n\n\nEstefan Perez\, cello\n\n\n\nFormed by violinist Yennifer Correia\, Diamond Strings unites four outstanding musicians from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra who share a passion for music that touches the heart. What began as a personal project among friends has grown into a vibrant ensemble known for performances that combine artistry\, sincerity\, and joy.\n\n\n\nIn this Concert for Well-Being\, Diamond Strings explores music across centuries—from the serenity of Bach to the emotion of Brahms—in a program designed to calm the mind\, awaken the senses\, and remind us how deeply sound connects us all.\n\nStep inside\, let the music unfold\, and leave feeling a little lighter.\n\n\n\nPresented by the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics\n\n\nIn partnership with Crosstown Arts
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/lavventura-london-concerts-for-well-being-2/
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:The Mystic Live at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nExperience the Un-Definable\nThe Mystic. Hosted in the acoustically refined Green Room by Church Health and Crosstown Arts\, this event invites you to lean into story\, music\, silence\, and dialogue\, while shedding the rigid boundaries of uniform belief. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nWhen & Where: First Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.\, held at The Green Room inside Crosstown Concourse (1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN 38104)\nFormat: An evolving panel of speakers and artists leads the session\, bringing voices from diverse faiths\, disciplines\, and art forms. Expect music\, spoken word\, ruminative silence\, and open conversation afterward\nAtmosphere: Informal yet intentional. The space encourages lingering. There is no hurry. It is not about a “show” in the traditional sense\, it is about being together in exploration and feeling.\n\n\nWhy It’s Worth Your Time\n\nA break from the norm\nIn a world saturated with rapid content and superficial interactions\, The Mystic offers something different\, depth\, quiet\, presence\, and community.\nDiverse voices\, shared space\nWhether you identify with a faith tradition\, none at all\, or are simply curious\, this event welcomes you. It embraces a belief that true creativity thrives in diversity.\nCreative setting\nThe Green Room is designed for rich audio and visual performance and intimate experience. Its acoustics and environment enhance whatever unfolds.\nFree to attend\nThere is no cost to participate. It is a rare opportunity to experience something meaningful without financial barrier.\n\n\nInsider Tips\n\nArrive early to get a preferred seat and settle in\nStay afterward to join the unstructured\, communal conversation\nSuspend expectation and embrace the unknown\nInvite a friend for a shared\, memorable experience\nDress comfortably because the vibe is relaxed and grounded\n\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-mystic-12/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T220000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, November 11th\, 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 the Alex Upton Quartet. 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. \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”. \nListed below are the jam tunes for the month of November. 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. \nNOVEMBER TUNES LIST: \nComing Soon!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-the-alex-upton-quartet-6/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T213000
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SUMMARY:Jam in the House!
DESCRIPTION:Jam in the House! \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, November 8th\, 2025\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nGet ready for an unforgettable night of live house music like you’ve never heard it before! Feel the energy as a powerhouse 10-piece band brings the grooves to life with a dynamic horn section\, soulful vocals\, and driving percussion that will keep you moving all night long.\nWhether you want to hit the dance floor and lose yourself in the rhythm\, or relax in the comfort of available seating\, this event is designed to set the perfect vibe for everyone.\nThe night features the electrifying sounds of Jamille JAM Hunter and Mood Swing\, delivering a fresh\, live take on house music that blends energy\, soul\, and musicianship into one epic performance.\nCome ready to dance\, vibe\, and celebrate music in its fullest form!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jam-in-the-house/
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SUMMARY:Iris Fellows at the Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Iris Fellows at The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, November 6\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $20 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Fellows\, Roberta dos Santos\, cello\, and Alexandre Negrão\, violin\, for an eclectic night of music in this intimate setting. From the lyricism of Brazilian masters Osvaldo Lacerda and Chiquinha Gonzaga\, to the intensity of Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 7\, this program spans worlds of sound and emotion. The program also includes Tucker Fuller’s contemplative The Road Ahead inspired by Thomas Merton’s reflections on faith\, and Clarice Assad’s Canções da América\, bursting with color and rhythm. Featuring Iris artists Marisa Polesky\, violin; Aaron Tubergen\, viola and David Carlisle\, percussion.About the Fellows:\n\n\nOriginally from Belem do Pará\, Alexandre Negrão started his violin studies when he was 7 years old at the Fundação Amazônica de Música. Alexandre is a former member of the Theatro da Paz Symphony Orchestra and has served as acting concertmaster from 2014 to 2016.\n\n\n\nAlexandre has studied in a special international string program in Southern Louisiana at Nicholls State University under the direction of Prof. James Alexander in Fall 2016. After completing the program\, Alexandre auditioned and was admitted with full scholarship for his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri – School of Music. He has graduated with master’s in music degree in violin performance in the class of Professor Eva Szekely this August 2025 and was the violin chair for the New Music Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Stefan Freund.\n\n\nCurrently he dedicates his time to discover and perform music from underrepresented composers from Brazil and the USA. While teaching and guiding young musicians in the community\, Alexandre help students to find their on paths in music and in life.\n\n\n\nRoberta dos Santos is an avid chamber musician and advocate for contemporary music. A Brazilian cellist\, Roberta collaborates with some of the most diverse and renowned composers to elevate underrepresented voices in the music scene\, both in Brazil and internationally.\n\n\nAs an educator\, Roberta has dedicated over a decade to teaching at Associação Músicos do Futuro in Taboão da Serra\, her alma mater. She is a Suzuki-certified instructor\, trained under Dr. Tanya Carey\, and she has mentored students at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Youth Ensembles.\n\n\n\nRoberta continues to influence the next generation of musicians through collaborations with the Memphis Youth Symphony Program\, PRIZM Ensemble\, and other initiatives\, while also maintaining a private studio in the U.S. and Brazil. Roberta is a doctoral candidate in cello performance at the University of Memphis\, where she also serves as a teaching assistant. Her doctoral research explores themes of social justice and race within Brazilian classical music. Her principal mentors include Ji Yon Shim Anderson\, Felipe Avellar de Aquino\, Dennis Parker\, Brian Snow\, and Kimberly Patterson.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/iris-fellows-at-the-green-room/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:She'Chinah
DESCRIPTION:She’Chinah \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, November 1st\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAfter years of captivating stages in Los Angeles and beyond\, She’Chinah returns to Memphis for a special one-night performance at The Green Room on Saturday\, November 1st. \nHer last show at this venue in 2022 came within one ticket of selling out—and this time\, we expect nothing less than a packed house. \nThis event is more than a concert. It’s a homage to her evolution as an artist and a heartfelt dedication to those who have supported her journey from the very beginning. Expect new music\, elevated visuals\, and an energy that only She’Chinah can deliver. \nThis is a bold\, full-circle moment—and one Memphis won’t want to miss. \n⚠️ FLASHING LIGHT WARNING \nThis show will include strobe and flashing lights. Viewer discretion is advised.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/shechinah/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T143000
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SUMMARY:An Evening With Joyce Cobb & Doug MacLeod
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents An Evening with Joyce Cobb & Doug MacLeod\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, October 24\, 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a night of unforgettable music as two legends of American roots and blues take the stage: Joyce Cobb and Doug MacLeod. This one-of-a-kind concert brings together Cobb’s soulful\, powerhouse vocals with MacLeod’s masterful storytelling and fingerstyle blues guitar\, promising a deeply moving and joyful experience for all music lovers
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/an-evening-with-joyce-cobb-doug-macleod/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T220000
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SUMMARY:Joe Restivo and Friends: "A Beautiful Friendship" Record Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Joe Restivo and Friends: “A Beautiful Friendship” Record Release Show \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nThursday\, October 23\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00pm | Show begins at 7:30  \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for a night of deep grooves\, soulful melodies\, and Memphis magic as Joe Restivo celebrates the release of his highly anticipated second album as a leader “A Beautiful Friendship”. \nRecorded at the legendary Sam Phillips Recording Studio and engineered by the incomparable Scott Bomar\, the album features a dream lineup of Memphis heavyweights—organist Charlie Wood and drummer Renardo Ward\, who held down the iconic organ trio gig at King’s Palace on Beale Street in the late ’90s. Inspired by the late\, great Calvin Newborn\, this reunion brings that classic rhythm section back together\, with Wood flying in from the UK to help make it happen. \nFor this special one-night-only event\, Restivo also welcomes Chris Hazelton—one of Kansas City’s top Hammond B-3 organists and current member of UK soul sensation James Hunter’s band—to add his signature flair. The lineup is rounded out by two of Memphis’s finest: saxophonist Kirk Smothers (tenor and baritone) and percussionist Felix Hernandez\, both of whom are also featured on the record. \nDon’t miss this rare convergence of musical legends\, hometown heroes\, and soulful storytelling!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/joe-restivo-and-friends-a-beautiful-friendship-record-release-show/
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Sync Presents: En Sync
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Sync Presents: En Sync \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nSaturday\, October 18th\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nCrosstown Arts is proud to announce a first-of-its-kind event: a Crosstown Sync showcase in the Green Room! \nStep into the spotlight on October 18th for an electrifying night dedicated to the incredible talent featured in the Crosstown Sync catalog. We’re showcasing three of Memphis’s most dynamic artists: Mo Jcksn\, TANGELA\, and A$H. \nDon’t miss your chance to hear the sounds that are shaping the city’s music scene. Join us for a night of unforgettable performances and celebrate the future of Memphis music. \nMo Jcksn \nBorn in Memphis\, TN\, Mo Jcksn is an innovative and versatile artist who got her start at age 7 in the family group Jcksn Ave. She is a true multi-hyphenate\, merging dance\, musicianship\, vocal production\, and electrifying performance. Mo has worked with music legends like Quincy Jones\, Chaka Khan\, and Mark Ronson and contributed to projects on ABC\, Hulu\, and Netflix. Driven by her faith\, Mo is passionate about inspiring others to live out their dreams. \nTANGELA \nCalled “God’s Little Radio” – is a producer\, singer – songwriter\, rapper\, visual artist\, and audio engineer. Through her music\, TANGELA looks to express the FULL width and depth of her human experience as a service to humanity. While at Berklee College of Music\, she earned a degree in Electronic Production and Design\, as well as Vocal Performance. TANGELA is currently working on the follow-up to her 2021 debut EP Splendid Mind. \nA$H \nWorking with her husband and producer Terrence Brown (of All Cows Eat Grass)\, A$H. blends nostalgic synth pop with the rhythmic blues and soul of their hometown\, Memphis. Her enchanting vocals and captivating stage presence have led her to open for Grammy-winning artist PJ Morton and Grammy-nominated artists Ryan Leslie and Durand Bernarr. A$H. creates an unforgettable experience that continues to win over new fans worldwide.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-sync-showcase/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T220000
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SUMMARY:Reed Turchi "WORLD ON FIRE" Album Release Show with special guest Art Edmaiston
DESCRIPTION:Reed Turchi “WORLD ON FIRE” Album Release Show with special guest Art Edmaiston \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00pm | Show begins at 7:30  \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nReed Turchi is a self-taught slide guitarist from Swannanoa\, North Carolina who learned to play slide guitar in North Mississippi from RL Burnside’s longtime sideman Kenny Brown. \nHailed as “beyond genre constraints” by The Oxford American\, Turchi’s cosmic-kudzu music is rooted in sounds from RL Burnside and Junior Kimbrough to JJ Cale & Tinariwen. Joining Turchi\, and filling out the “kudzu quartet\,” is Eric Burns (guitar)\, Joseph Yount (drums) and Seth Barden (bass). \nFor this special album release show they’ll also be joined by Memphis’s own ART EDMAISTON (sax) from who has toured with Gregg Allman\, Bobby “Blue” Bland\, Little Feat\, JJ Grey & Mofro and many more. \nIn addition to performing songs from WORLD ON FIRE\, the ensemble will perform a number of experimental\, improvised pieces.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/reed-turchi-world-on-fire-album-release-show-with-special-guest-art-edmaiston/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T220000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, July 14th\, 2026 \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 the Alex Upton Quartet. 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. \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”.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-the-alex-upton-quartet-5/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T220000
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SUMMARY:Folk All Y'all: Sunny War
DESCRIPTION:Folk All Y’all and Crosstown Arts Present: Sunny War  \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, September 30\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM \nTickets $20  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nIt’s no secret that great art comes from the margins. From those who are either pushed to create from inner forces\, or who create to show they deserve to be recognized. Street singer\, guitarist\, and roots music revolutionary Sunny War (she/her) has always been an outsider\, always felt the drive to define her place in the world through music and songwriting. Her restless spirit\, a byproduct of growing up semi-nomadic with a single mother\, led her across the country\, making a name for her prodigious guitar work and incisive songwriting\, which touches on everything from police violence to alcoholism to love found and lost. \nWe’ve been a fan of Sunny’s for years now\, and followed her even more closely when she began collaborating with our friend Anthony Da Costa. This show has been years in the making\, so come join us for this outside-the-box scheduling to make sure you don’t miss the chance to finally welcome Sunny War to Memphis!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-sunny-war/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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SUMMARY:Leander Star: "ARCANA"
DESCRIPTION:Leander Star: “ARCANA” \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, September 23rd\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm \n$15 in advance (plus fees) | $20 at the door | $10 student ticket \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nFrench horn player Leander Star presents “ARCANA” – a solo horn concert\, a ritualized communal tarot reading\, and a whimsical lecture on the history and meaning of the tarot. Featuring cartomancy by Leander Star and works for solo horn by Gilson Santos\, Nate Kessler\, Sofia Coman\, Trygve Madsen\, Charlie Aveon\, Alice Gomez\, Daniel Grabois\, Rian Edwards\, Shanyse Strickland\, Tommi Hyytinen\, and Leander Star. Wondering what to expect? Come let the cards reveal it to you! \nAs a founding member of the avant garde wind quintet The City of Tomorrow\, Leander Star has been at the forefront of modern horn performance and led the group into new directions of programming\, producing seamless concept concerts that include lighting effects and creative movement to enhance the audience’s experience. In the 2022-2023 season\, Leander designed and choreographed their show\, “Waves\, Breaths\, and Dead Cities\,” a contemplation of music and isolation during the global pandemic\, premiered by Crosstown Arts in Memphis\, TN with video by filmmaker Breezy Lucia and set design by Celeste Von Ahnen.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/leander-star-arcana/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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SUMMARY:Larry & Joe
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents: Larry & joe\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, september 21\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 PM\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door\npurchase TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry & Joe were destined to make music together.\n\n\nAs a duo they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp\, banjo\, cuatro\, fiddle\, maracas\, guitar\, upright bass\, and whatever else they decide to throw in the van. This performance will feature a distinct blend of their musical inheritances and traditions as well as storytelling about the ways that music and social movements coalesce.\n\n\nLarry Bellorín hails from Monagas\, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and oldtime musician. Currently based in the Triangle of North Carolina\, both men are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/larry-joe-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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SUMMARY:Tony Thomas Three — Album Release Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tony Thomas Three— Album Release Show \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nGA Tickets $25 in advance (plus fees) | $35 at the door \nVIP Tickets $55 (plus fees)  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind evening as Memphis organ trio Tony Thomas Three celebrates the release of their debut album\, Get With This!\, recorded live to analog tape at Southern Grooves\, by Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang. \nTony Thomas Three is Memphis soul-jazz reimagined — a gritty\, groove-heavy supergroup led by legendary organist Tony Thomas (U2\, Joe Walsh) with guitarist Charlton Johnson (Count Basie Orchestra)\, drummer Ken Coomer (Wilco\, Uncle Tupelo). Recorded live to analog tape at Southern Grooves Studio by Grammy Award-winning Producer Matt Ross-Spang\, their debut album “Get With This!” blends jazz\, soul\, and the Memphis groove into a raw\, richly textured sound. With deep ties to the city’s musical legacy — from Count Basie to Beale Street — this all-star ensemble reimagines classics and original compositions with unmatched depth and soul. Limited to just 300 deluxe LPs (with companion CD)\, this release is both a sonic and visual collector’s gem.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/tony-thomas-three-album-release-concert/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
CREATED:20250618T130053Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
CREATED:20250523T013822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T185313Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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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/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
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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/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
CREATED:20250612T200034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T173706Z
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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/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
CREATED:20250519T200011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T204102Z
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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
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
CREATED:20250418T163053Z
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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/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222026
CREATED:20250529T150000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T205540Z
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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/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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