JOE GRANSDEN
Joe Gransden celebrates The Good Life: A Musical Tribute to the Artistry of Tony Bennett!
Joe and the band as they take you on a swingin’ stroll through the life and career of Tony Bennett! One of the greatest performers of the American Songbook, Tony Bennett’s tone, phrasing and feel set him apart from other vocalists of his era.
Tickets: $40.50
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Leroy ‘Cash’ Maxey was born on June 6, 1904 in Kansas City, Missouri, of mixed Native American heritage. He grew up receiving a musical education from Major N. Clark Smith, father of future tubist Jimmy Smith, with whom he was a student at Kansas City’s Lincoln High School. He was also in good company there with trombonist E.B. DePriest Wheeler, trumpeter Lammar Wright, trumpeter Harry Cooper, saxophonist Eli Logan, tubist Jasper ‘Jap’ Aallen, and bassist Walter Page.
Maxey’s first musical steps were in marching bands and then he made his first appearance as one of Dave Lewis’ Jazz Boys in 1917 and for the next three years held the drum seat in the spetet. This eventually evolved into the Dave Lewis Orchestra.
Throughout his career he hwld membership in the Andy Preer And The Cotton Club Orchestra, Cab Calloway And His Cotton Club Orchestra, Cab Calloway And His Orchestra, Chu Berry And His Stompy Stevedores, and The Missourians. Being a percssionist, during the Roaring Twenties, Leroy added the xylophone to his arsenal of instruments, although he never recorded playing it.
Drummer Leroy Maxey, notable for his use of the bass drum pedal and his four-to-the-floor technique, died on July 24, 1987 in Los Angeles, California.
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TONY HIGHTOWER
Tony Hightower brings his powerful talented voice to play the Sunday jazz Lounge at St. James Live hosted by Lori Williams. He has contributed vocals to the successful projects of Gerald Levert, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the soundtrack for “Money Train,” Goodie Mob’s certified gold album “Soul Food,” Society of Soul’s album “Brainchild,” Pebbles’ album “Straight From My Heart,” Lionel Richie’s album “Louder Than Words,” and Outkast.
he singer/songwriter 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 familial roots that place him firmly within the music’s firmament, Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting started on this benevolent turn in his journey. And he is bringing a lot of young people with him.
Tickets: $35.00 ~ $40.00
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EUGENIE JONES
Join us at Fountainhead Gallery for an exciting event that combines the elegance of Chris Hopkin’s fine art painting with the exquisite music of award-winning vocalist Eugenie Jones! Experience the flow of creativity and emotive rhythms at this unique live jazz concert.
A raffle will be held at the end of the performance, giving ticket holders in the audience a chance to win this stunning art piece. Increase your chances of winning by purchasing extra raffle tickets before the drawing.
This event supports the 2025 Jackson Street Jazz Walk, so don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience that unites art, music and community in a truly jazzy way!
The Band: Peter Adams on piano | Ryan Donnelly on bass | John Stout on drums
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EUGENIE JONES
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
The Kookaburra Lounge presents international fan-based singer-songwriter Eugenie Jones in an evening of original jazz and reimagined jazz and soul classics from her #4 Jazz Week charted album – Eugenie! Hip, slick musical accompaniment provided by LA’s Charles Love on piano, Jeff Littleton on bass & Akira Yamada on drums.
Known for her dynamic stage presence and passionate singing style, Jones has established herself as one of our time’s most evocative, powerful, and compelling jazz artists. In a recent review, Paris Move USA correspondent Thierry De Clemensat described Jones as “one of the most beautiful voices in the United States.”
LA Jazz Scene/Scott Yanow describes Jones saying she is, “..a powerful singer whose vocalizing explores the soulful side of jazz.”
Former John Coltrane bassist and NEA JAZZ MASTER Reggie Workman refers to Jones as…”An extraordinary singer-songwriter.”
Tickets:
General Admission ~ $25.00 + $5.00 fee | Early General Admission Seating ~ $35.00 + $5.00 fee | VIP ~ $90.00 (Front Row Table for 2) + $8.00 fee
Party Booth ~ $40.00 per person (seats 2-10) + $5.00 fee | VIP Couch ~ $250.00 (seats 5) + $15.00 fee | Katie’s Booth ~ $300.00 (seats 5) + $15.00 fee
~ 2 Drink Minimum | Wine, Alcohol & Non-Alcoholic beverages
~ Parking is $3 in the Ovation Garage with validation.
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