The Jazz Voyager
Jumping on a quick flight from LaGuardia to BWI to be in the audience at what has become a venerated jazz spot in Baltimore, Maryland, the Keystone Korner. Its founder, Todd Barkin, created the iconic location in San Francisco next to the North Beach police station, thus the origin of its name as a play on words on Mack Sennett’s slapstick “Keystone Kops” films. Moving east, he made a prudent decision to bring that same atmosphere to serve great music to the Baltimore, Washington and northern Virginia area.
The purpose for this travel itinerary is to see one of my favorite pianists and to be part of his 50th birthday celebration with 50 SHADES OF O. The Orrin Evans Trio with special guest vocalist Lisa Fischer will take us on an adventurous evening of music. Evans and his 2x Grammy-nominated Captain Black Big Band released and will be performing music from their new studio album, Walk A Mile In My Shoe!
Orrin Evans Tickets: $45.00 ~ $55.00 + fee | Streaming: 6:00pm Only ~ $15.00 + fee
Keystone Korner Baltimore address is 1350 Lancaster Street, 21231. For more information visit keystonekornerbaltimore.com.
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CHARLES HEATH
Originating from Chicago, Illinois, Charles “Rick” Heath IV is a versatile and renowned musician from local to international levels. Playing anything from Jazz and Blues to Gospel and Latin music, his signature sound is prominent in the recording studios, concert settings, live Broadway theater platforms, and currently as the drummer for pianist and jazz legend Ramsey Lewis. Some of his proudest accolades include works with Donald Byrd, McCoy Tyner, and Slide Hampton. He also served as the resident drummer with the national tour of Oprah Winfrey and Quincy Jones’ theater production of “The Color Purple.” He is often rotating hats of composer, band leader, recording artist, musical director, producer and teacher and simply inspires and outreaches to his surrounding communities at all times.
Heath’s prominent sound can be heard on recordings with Ramsey Lewis, Robert “Babe” Irving III, Bobby Broom, Zvonimir Tot, Larry Gray, Sergio Perez, Ken Chaney and the Roger Harris Trio. He proudly launched his first independent recording project entitled “Conversations” encompassing the sound of his very own Charles Heath Quartet.
Cover Charge: $15.00
Showtimes: 6:00pm-7:15pm & 8:15-9:30pm
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TARIQ GARDNER & EVENING STAR
Evening Star is a group of long time peers and friends from the Detroit Music Community. The group merges the roots traditions of jazz with the modern sounds of neo-soul, hip-hop, and R&B. Group Leader Tariq Gardner channels rhythms from the vast African Diaspora including Gospel, Rhumba, Samba, Swing, and many many more to make the band’s textures go from smooth to rough to velvety. This group has played many venues within the state as well as out of state including Jazzin’ at the Vanity, Third Place Music Festival, Cliff Bells, Blue Llama Jazz Club, and Detroit Jazz Festival. The band has an afro-futuristic aesthetic with the mission that simply makes music the forefront of positive outlets with original compositions as well as arrangements on popular songs from the Black American Canon. Most Recently they have released their freshman album “GATEWAY DRUG” as well as performed at the international Detroit Jazz Festival 2023.
THE BAND:
Tariq Gardner – Drums
Caelin Amin – Bass
LeRoy Mickens – Piano and Keyboards
Jeffrey Trent – Saxophone
Coleman Ward – Vocals
Tickets: $40.00 Cocktail Table (Pre-Pay $20.00 Cover/$20.00 Bar or Menu) | $75.00 Diner & Show (Pre-Pay $20.00 Cover | $55.00 Dinner)
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MELISSA ALDANA
Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana brings her visionary sound to Jazz St. Louis, including music from her latest Blue Note Records release, Echoes Of The Inner Prophet. Blending deep introspection with dynamic collaboration, Aldana’s music explores themes of personal growth, storytelling, and sonic innovation. Influenced by jazz legends like Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins, she crafts compelling compositions that push the boundaries of modern jazz while honoring its rich tradition. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of today’s most captivating jazz artists live at Jazz St. Louis!
Performing:
Melissa Aldana – saxophone
Sam Yahel – piano
Joe Martin – bass
JK Kim – drums
Tickets: $40.00 ~ $50.00
Show times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm | 3.27 @ 11:00am
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NICOLE HENRY
The electrifying crescendo of the Jazz St. Louis Big Band, led by Victor Goines is honored to celebrate Women’s History Month. Out front of this iconic band is the talented vocalist Nicole Henry, whose sensational voice has mesmerized audiences around the world, captivating them with every note she sings. Be swept away by fresh arrangements crafted and reimagined by Goines of Ms. Henry’s beloved songs.
Tickets: $40.00 ~ $45.00
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