This Week at Blues Alley!
Chris Vadala (Sax) One of the country's foremost woodwind artists, Chris Vadala is recognized as the Director of the Jazz Studies program at the University of Maryland, along with his long tenure as the standout woodwind artist for Chuck Mangione. Chris has performed with the most recognized names in Jazz and is among the most sought after clinicians in the country.
Danilo Perez: Panama 500 (Piano) “CD Release Party” Featuring Ben Street, Adam Cruz, Roman Diaz and Alex Hargreaves On the 500th anniversary of Vasco Nuñez de Balboa's discovery of the Pacific, Danilo Pérez and his band will play a night of music inspired by the world's largest ocean. The piece combines traditional folkloric, jazz and classical elements with creative improvisation. Says Pérez, “It’s about the Pacific Ocean talking to me in a dream, telling me the story of the ocean as a holder of the secrets of the ages.” Pérez, who first came to international attention as a member of Dizzy Gillespie's band, has been an acclaimed bandleader for two decades, fusing his Central American musical upbringing with the influences of Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and other jazz masters.
Marion Meadows (Sax/Smooth Funk) Saxophonist Marion Meadows is hiding something. Like a deft sleight-of-hand artist, there’s always something up his sleeve – something he’s not showing you outright – that ultimately reveals itself when the music starts. Somewhere in those mysterious spaces between the notes – at the convergence of melody, harmony and rhythm – the simple treasures and universal truths are laid bare for those whose ears and minds and hearts are open to discover them.
Valentine’s Day with Marion Meadows (Dinner/Show Packages) *7 & 10 PM Show Times 7:00 PM (Doors Open at 6:00 PM)……………………...$80 per person DINNER: Choice of: Filet Mignon, Crabcakes, Jambalaya or Shrimp & Artichoke Hearts (Pesto Pasta for Vegetarians) Includes: House Salad, Bread Pudding, & All Non Alcoholic Beverages (Except Bottled Water) 10:00 PM (Doors Open at 9:30)…………………...….….$80 per person DINNER: Choice of: Filet Mignon, Crabcakes, Jambalaya or Shrimp & Artichoke Hearts (Pesto Pasta for Vegetarians) Includes: House Salad, Bread Pudding, & All Non Alcoholic Beverages (Except Bottled Water) Saturday, February 15 & Sunday, February 16 Marion Meadows (Sax/Smooth Funk) Saxophonist Marion Meadows is hiding something. Like a deft sleight-of-hand artist, there’s always something up his sleeve – something he’s not showing you outright – that ultimately reveals itself when the music starts. Somewhere in those mysterious spaces between the notes – at the convergence of melody, harmony and rhythm – the simple treasures and universal truths are laid bare for those whose ears and minds and hearts are open to discover them. Next Week at Blues Alley!
Todd Marcus Quartet (Bass Clarinet) Bass clarinetist and composer Todd Marcus is one of the few jazz artists worldwide to focus exclusively on use of the bass clarinet as a primary soloing instrument. While use of bass clarinet in jazz typically tends to lean heavily towards avant-garde and free-jazz styles, Marcus’ playing presents the instrument with a modern straight-ahead jazz approach. His music swings hard with both fiery and introspective intensity but also maintains a strong lyrical sensibility.
Lori Jenaire “Tribute to Phyllis Hyman” When songbird Lori Jenaire graced the musical landscape a few years ago with her CD offering, “Fruition,” music enthusiasts happily took note. The Chicago native brought something pleasingly different yet hauntingly familiar to the scene. With her remake of the Mamas and Papa's smash 'California Dreamin', Jenaire takes the Jazz/R&B world by storm. Since Fruition's release, she has consistently been on the R&R Jazz Indicator charts steadily climbing from her debut at No 26 and reaching No 7 on the Smooth Jazz.com indie chart. Her debut on the Dance/Club scene produced a smash remix of “You Know How to Love Me” achieving Bullet status on the Billboard top 20 Dance Charts and Grammy consideration.
Sandra St. Victor (Soul/R&B) A trained opera singer, the Dallas born, Holland based singer/songwriter Sandra St. Victor is very much an artist’s artist. Through the years she has earned the respect and admiration of her peers and has the accolades to show it. The down to earth and humble force of nature has recorded with Curtis Mayfield and had her own songs recorded by everyone from Prince and Common to Chaka Khan and Tina Turner. Her music has even appeared on the silver screen, including the movie Shrek. An undeniable performer onstage, St. Victor has logged hours on the road touring alongside such diverse stars as Roy Ayers’ Ubiquity, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ziggy Marley. Known and loved as a founding member of the ground-breaking trio The Family Stand, the prolific singer/songwriter has been converting fans note by note over the past two decades.
Kim Waters (Sax/Smooth) Kim Waters has enjoyed a career longevity that is rare in the music business. For close to two decades the saxophonist, composer and producer has been one of the premier architects of Urban Smooth Jazz and a beacon of light in contemporary jazz. He has garnered praise from critics and fans alike, amassing record sales of over a million albums and ranks among the top five best-selling instrumentalists in jazz. Kim Waters’ music has fine-tuned the perfect combination of sensitivity and brawn, intellect and emotion and technique and soulfulness. FEBRUARY 24 JU’NOT JOYNER (Soul/Pop) 25 TAMARA WELLONS (Soul/R&B) 26 ALGEBRA BLESSETT (Soul/R&B) 27-MAR. 2 TUCK & PATTI (Guitar/Vocals) MARCH 4 KIDZ EXPRESS FUND RAISER 5 LIN ROUNTREE (Trumpet/Soul-Jazz) 6-9 LEE RITENOUR (Guitar) 10 VOCAL WORKSHOP GRADUATION CONCERT (Students) 11 FRANK SIRIUS (Neo-Soul/R&B) 12 ELDAR (Piano) 13-16 FOUR GENERATIONS of MILES: Mike Stern – Jimmy Cobb – Buster Williams – Sonny Fortune 17 COLIE WILLIAMS (Jazz/Soul) 18 OUR MOOD SWINGS (Neo Jazz) 19 PHILLIP MARTIN/PATIRCK COOPER (Sax/Keys) 20-23 KEVIN EUBANKS (Guitar) 25 JEREMY SPENCER (Slide Guitar) 26 GILAD HEKSELMAN (Guitar) 27-30 STANLEY JORDAN (Solo Guitar) 31 CHIHIRO YAMANAKA TRIO (PIANO) APRIL 1 “NEW SCHOOL NIGHT” featuring MARTHA KATO (Student Ensemble) 2 “BERKLEE COLLEGE NIGHT” Featuring MAO SON (Student Ensemble) 3-6 CHEIKH NDOYE BAND (Bass/Fusion) Featuring: RAUL PINEDA, DAN LEONARD & KAREN BRIGGS 7-8 CHICK COREA (Solo Piano) 10-13 CYRUS CHESTNUT TRIO (Piano) 14 CLAUDE DIALLO (Solo Piano) 15 STEVE FIDYCK (Drums) 17-19 TRIUMPHANT TRUMPETS Feat.: JON FADDIS, TERELL STAFFORD, LEW SOLOFF * TOMMY WILLIAMS 4/18 22 BOB MINTZER & ANDREW WHITE (Saxes) 23 NASAR ABADEY & SUPERNOVA (Drums) 24-27 YELLOWJACKETS (Fusion) 28 RONI BEN-HUR (Guitar) 30 CHRISTIANA DRAPKIN (Jazz Vocals) MAY 1-4 JOHN PIZZARELLI (Guitar/Vocals) 10 VOCAL WORKSHOP GRADUATION CONCERT (Students) 30-June 1 PIECES OF A DREAM (Smooth Jazz) JUNE 2 JEFF BALLARD TRIO (Drums) 5-8 PHARAOH SANDERS (Sax Legend) 12-15 KARRIN ALLYSON (Jazz Vocals) COMING 2014! ARTURO SANDOVAL – TERENCE BLANCHARD – FREDDY COLE – JOSHUA REDMAN – NAJEE – RACHELLE FERRELL
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