BEN WILLIAMS

Washington, D.C. has produced its share of game-changers and that long list of musicians that include Duke Ellington, Chuck Brown, Marvin Gaye, Shirley Horn, Roberta Flack, and Meshell Ndegeocello. Added to that list is bassist Ben Williams

For more than a decade Williams has become an acclaimed bassist in modern jazz. He has won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, which got him a recording contract with Concord Records and he has gone on to release several albums. He has performed with Pat Metheny, George Benson, Stefon Harris, David Sanborn, Lauryn Hill, Wynton Marsalis, Robert Glasper, Maxwell and Nicholas Payton to name a few.

Cover: $45.00 | $70.00 | $200.00

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The Jazz Voyager

Atlanta, Georgia is the next stop on the Jazz Voyagers sojourn from Washington, D.C. It’s always good to return to the ATL to see friends, hang with family, blood and adopted, and enjoy their company. Downtown is where I’ll be heading for a fabulous night of jazz at The Commons, the entertainment arm of First Congregational Church.

>This week it’s the gifted pianist Kevin Bales who I haven’t seen perform in years since I left the city. An accomplished pianist with classical chops, he refined his talent from the age of 10. He auditioned for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at age 16, for its most storied conductor Robert Shaw,

Kevin brings to the stage years of experience performing and/or recording with Wynton Marsalis, Louie Bellson, Eddie Daniels, James Moody, Ben Tucker, Ira Sullivan, Marcus Printup, Sam Rivers, Nat Adderley, Bunky Green.

The venue is located at 125 Ellis Street NE 30303. For more information contact the venue at https…//firstfridayatfirst.eventbrite.com.

The Commons | Kevin Bales

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PAUL CORNISH

One of today’s most exciting emerging voices on piano, Paul Cornish and his trio make their Bop Stop debut as they tour to promote Cornish’s debut album as a leader, You’re Exaggerating! The album was released on Blue Note Records on August 22nd.

Every artist who records for Blue Note is part of a grand legacy, now in its 86th year. But pianist Paul Cornish is a torchbearer for several remarkable Blue Note legacies, all at once. Which makes You’re Exaggerating!, his powerfully lyrical trio debut for the label, a mission statement for Blue Note’s next generation.

To begin, Cornish is part of a great heritage of jazz piano that has unfolded at the label, from Blue Note’s first 78-rpm releases by Meade Lux Lewis and Albert Ammons through Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Andrew Hill, Don Pullen, Geri Allen, Jacky Terrasson, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Renee Rosnes, Aaron Parks, Gerald Clayton and beyond.

Then, he’s part of a lineage of Blue Note artists, past and present, who hail from Houston, Texas, and developed at the city’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a.k.a. HSPVA. That more recent hall of fame includes Jason Moran, Robert Glasper, Walter Smith III, Kendrick Scott, Chris Dave and James Francies and, now, Cornish, who was born and raised in Houston and has been based in Los Angeles for over a decade.

Featuring:

  • Paul Cornish, piano
  • Jermaine Paul, bass
  • Jonathan Pinson, drums

Cover: $25 each in advance, $30 day of show.

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CATHERINE RUSSELL

Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist, composer, bandleader, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver.

Catherine’s professional life began early. After graduating with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she toured and recorded with Carrie Smith, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, Toshi Reagon and Rosanne Cash, among others, appearing on over 200 albums.

Cover: $45.76 ~ $56.06

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DANIEL HARRIS III

Daniel Harris III – Debut Album Release

The visionary artist, dynamic trumpeter, community organizer, and cultural innovator has a multifaceted career that is creating an indelible mark on the jazz and creative scenes across California and beyond.

With a string of high-profile performances, Daniel has captivated audiences at prestigious venues such as Yoshi’s Jazz Club performing with Kev Choice and Ayo Brame, headlining shows at San Francisco’s premier Black Cat Jazz Supper Club, and performed the National Anthem as a soloist for the Oakland Ballers.

His collaborations include sharing stages with Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few in Chicago and in San Francisco, performing with award-winning pianist Jahari Stampley and his Family Band, and joining Terrace Martin for the Los Angeles Jazz Festival Foundation Celebration. Daniel has also graced the Mendocino Music Festival as part of their premier Big Band and headlined the inaugural Just Jazz Future is Now Festival in Monterey.

The Band:

Daniel Harr III: Trumpet
Roy Mendiola: Piano
Ryan Embola: Bass
Jayla Hernandez: Drums

Cover: $35.50~$45.50

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