NNENNA FREELON
Vocalist, composer, producer, arranger and 7 time Grammy nominee Nnenna Freelon brings her talent to the Hayti Heritage Center on the campus of North Carolina Central University.
She is joined by her ensemble including bassist John Brown, the NCCU Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Robert Trowers, and the NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. Lenora Helms Hammonds.
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MYRNA CLAYTON & WEST SIDE WINDS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
America’s Songbird Myrna Clayton joins Big Band Jazz with the West Side Winds Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Jody Mayfield. Special guest vocalist during the evening performance of is the Enchanting Cheryl Johnson. Presented by Asa Music Production, Inc celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month.
Senior 55+ discount tickets online ONLY. ***Not sold at the door event day.
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Free entry to handicap patrons and caregivers.
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JAZZMEIA HORN
Guest vocalist and multi-Grammy Award nominee Jazzmeia Horn will perform with the North Carolina Central University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Robert Trowers and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds.
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SUN RA ARKESTRA
Directed by Marshall Allen and celebrating Marshall’s 100th birthday!
The Sun Ra Arkestra are known for their live shows that combine big band swing, outer-space jazz, dancing, singing, chanting and Afro-pagentry.
“Besides,” Sun Ra once said, “that’s the way black people say ‘orchestra.'”
The Arkestra continue to tour the world and have performed in more than 25 countries including shows at the pyramids in Egypt and in the USSR, Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Jazz Festival, the Fillmore East, the Hollywood Bowl, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, the Newport Jazz Festival, Fuji Rock Festival, and the Kennedy Center.
During World War 11 Marshall Allen enlisted in the US Army 92nd Division Infantry and performed in the Army band. Marshall joined the Sun Ra Arkestra in 1955 and has been their leader since 1995. He was awarded a PEW Fellowship in 2012. Marshall continues to compose and record with the Arkestra. He tours with them when in driving distance of his home in Philadelphia and he greatly looks forward to the shows. An inner ear issue restricts his flying at this time.
In Marshalls own words: “My work is an extension of Sun Ra’s mission to provide for the spiritual healing of the planet earth.”
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THE EASTSIDE JAZZ COLLECTIVE
The Eastside Jazz Collective is a 5-piece group with vocals based in Southeast Michigan who have performed at venues including Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, the Ann Arbor Art Fair, the Dexter Summer Concert Series and the Library at the Detroit Club. They play classic jazz and swing featuring songs made popular by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday along with some contemporary tunes.
THE BAND:
Chris Mike- Saxophone
Adrienne Pisoni- Vocals
Brian Rose- Keys
Mike Shriver- Bass
Mike Williams- Drums
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