ERIC CHACÓN QUARTET
Jazz At The J presents The Eric Chacón Quartet.
Eric Chacón is a recognized and multifaceted Venezuelan musician. From a musical family, he began his musical studies at a very early age within the renowned project “El Sistema.” Since childhood, he has had an extensive career within this institution until becoming part of the flute section of the prestigious Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of the famous director Gustavo Dudamel. For 15 years he held his position as flutist with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.
Within modern music, Eric is also highly respected, having as his main quality his great interpretive sensitivity, worthy of a bilingual musician. In this musical line he has eight record plates as a soloist, playing the flute and the saxophone as well as composing and arranging his own music.
The Band: Tal Cohen ~ piano | Samuel Burgos ~ Bass | Juan Pablo Romero ~ Drums & Percussion
Musical Director: Alan Lieberman
For more information call 305-932-4200 ext 127
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TONY HIGHTOWER & EDWIN WILLIAMS
Jazz, Cool, Smooth & Soulful special guest singer/actor Tony Hightower celebrates with a special tribute to bassists Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorious & Ron Carter featuring bassist Edwin Williams along with a special appearance from vocalists Terry Dukes, Akua Taylor and Kaitlyn Washington.
Lawn Seating $30 / At Gate $35
Table Seating (Seats 10) $400 (Table seating not sold at the gate on event day)
Rain or Shine Event. No Refunds
Bring your chairs or blankets
Food, beverages and small tables are allowed
No grills or large tables
Online Ticket Sales End Day Before Show.
Only credit/debit cards accepted at the Gate. NO CASH
Gates open at 6:30p
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TONY HIGHTOWER
Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz…Real Jazz. With years of experience as a musical performer and actor with familiar roots that place him firmly within the music’s firmament, the Atlanta native is still just getting started on this benevolent turn in his journey. And he is bringing a lot of young people with him.
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NICOLE YARLING & MARTIN BEJERANO
Tribute to Prince.
The music of Prince is iconic and timeless. Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Martin Bejerano and renowned vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling present a modern, funky jazz-fusion that reimagines Prince’s “golden period.”
After the concert is an open jam. Bring your instrument!
Students be sure to score one of the limited free student tickets!
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BRONX RISING! AJASS AND THE EAST
A look at two historic organizations in the Bronx (AJASS) and Brooklyn (The East) and their cultural and artistic legacies.
Discussion: Ajuba Bartlay~Grinage, George “Maliki” Robinson, Cinque Brath, T.S. Monk, David Antoine, and Basir MChawi.
Concert: Reggie Workman, Danny Mixon, George Braith, Antoinette Montague, T.K. Blue and Ronnie Burrage.
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