The Jazz Voyager
Leaving Michigan for Pennsylvania to a city known for its music and the birthplace of iconic jazz voices Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Lee Morgan, Clifford Brown, and Benny Golson. The location is known as the City of Brotherly Love otherwise called Philadelphia. This week I will be checking out South, a jazz venue situated within the North Philly section of the city.
On stage for a three day engagement is a young Grammy nominated harpist who is revolutionizing the role of the harp in modern music. Brandee Younger is this artist and over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists.
South is located at 600 N. Broad Street, 19130. For more information and to check seating availability, visit https://www.southjazzkitchen.com. Check available seatings for each day.
Tickets: $38.00 +$3.95 fee
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Michael Silva was born on November 12, 1925 in New York City, New York. After World War II he worked with Hot Lips Page, Milt Buckner Trio, the Robert Mavounzy Quintette and others. For a decade beginning in 1958 he was a member of Sammy Davis Jr.’s band.
In 1971 he settled in Paris, France where he recorded two albums with Ralph Sutton. Drummer Michael Silva died on March 8, 1990.
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KEMBA COFIELD & BERNARD LINNETTE INTERACTIVE
Vocalist Kemba Cofield joins the Bernard Linnette Interactive for the Unity Jazz “Brunch n Sip” Benefit event for Jazz 91.9FM WCLK. Two days filled with smooth, classic and contemporary jazz and blues vibes, delicious brunch bites, and refreshing sips and featuring some of the top performers Atlanta has to offer.
Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 PM
The Soul Brothers Quintet with Ron Adwaters
8:00 pm
Bernard Linnette Interactive with Kemba Cofield
Kebbi Williams
Kevin Griffin
Sunday, November 16 at 1:00 PM
Tomi Berry
Edwin Williams
Tony Hightower
Marcella Jones
Kevin McCoy
Tickets: $55.20 General Admission | Student $14.64
2 for 1 Deal: Sold Out
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Gerry Brown was born on November 9, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began playing the drums at the age of five and played with soul groups and played in high school with bassist John Lee, with whom he attended music academy in 1970.
In 1971, he moved to New York City where he played with Lionel Hampton. In 1972 he moved to the Netherlands with Lee to join Chris Hinze’s rock jazz group. They recorded a series of albums in the 1970s. Alongside Lee, he also worked for Jasper van ‘t Hof, Toto Blanke, Charlie Mariano, Eef Albers and Gary Bartz mid-decade. Subsequently, they were members of Larry Coryell’s The Eleventh House for two years; Brown also played for Stanley Clarke and Chick Corea. In 1979, he accompanied Didier Lockwood at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Settling in Berlin, Germany for some time in 1982 and worked with George Gruntz, with Joachim Kühn, and with Chris Beckers, Herb Geller, Anne Haigis and Kraan until he returned to the United States. As a sideman Gerry has worked with including ones with George Benson, Michał Urbaniak, Urszula Dudziak, Marcus Miller, Lionel Richie, Sonny Fortune, Alphonso Johnson, Roberta Flack, Joe Sample, Tom Harrell, Dave Samuels, and Chuck Loeb, among others.
Drummer Gerry Brown continues to perform and record.
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The Jazz Voyager
Leaving the Bay for a flight to the Midwest where this Jazz Voyager will be touching down in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan on the shore of Lake St. Clair. Nestled on The Hill in this upscale affluent community, the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe offers incredible live jazz performances and a sumptuous menu.
At age 14 drummer Dr. Professor Leonard King became a band leader. Today he is a doctor, a professor and professional musician. He takes the stage for a three day residency with his group.
The club is located at 97 Kercheval Avenue, 48236. For more information on dinner seating go to https://dirtydogjazz.com.
Cover: $20.00
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