BRIAN BLADE: LIFECYCLES
Bobby Hutcherson (January 27, 1941 – August 15, 2016) has been an endless source of inspiration for Brian Blade and the LIFECYCLES band members. In honor of Bobby, LIFECYCLES has chosen to record his NOW! album in its entirety, two songs from Bobby’s collaborative history with Jackie McLean and Grachan Moncur III and five original compositions by this stunning septet.
HONORING BOBBY HUTCHERSON
Myron Walden – Saxophone | Monte Croft – Vibraphone | John Hart – Guitar | Jon Cowherd – Piano | Doug Weiss – Bass | Rogerio Boccato – Percussion | Brian Blade – Drums
Two Sets ~ 8:00pm | 10:00pm
SOLD OUT: 8:00pm Shows ~ Friday 3.17 | Saturday 3.18 | Sunday 3.19
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VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra began its life as the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra in 1966.The world-famous Village Vanguard jazz club in New York City booked the newly formed band for three Monday nights that February. Those performances were wildly successful and the engagement was extended indefinitely. The Village Vanguard’s owner, Max Gordon, told Mel Lewis, “We’ll keep it going until it tapers off.” Over half a century and more than 2700 Monday nights later, it still hasn’t. The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra stands apart from all other modern ensembles of its kind and is still as strong and vital as ever.
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
SAXOPHONES: Dick Oatts (lead alto) Billy Drewes (alto) Rich Perry (tenor) Ralph Lalama (tenor) Gary Smulyan (bari)
TRUMPETS: Nick Marchione (lead trumpet) John Chudoba, Terell Stafford, Scott Wendholt
TROMBONES: Marshall Gilkes (lead trombone) Jason Jackson, Dion Tucker, Douglas Purviance (bass trombone)
RHYTHM SECTION: Adam Birnbaum (piano) David Wong (bass) John Riley (drums)
Two Sets ~ 8:00pm | 10:00pm
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CAROL RIDDICK & GERALD VEASLEY
The groundbreaking collaboration between Gerald Veasley and Carol Riddick pairs two legends of jazz and soul music to celebrate an iconic artist. The act, consisting of vocals and three instrumentalists, has performed in many festivals, jazz clubs and churches to a sold-out crowds pays homage to “The High Priestess of Soul”, singer, song writer and activist, Nina Simone.
Simone was one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century; an icon of American music. She was the consummate musical storyteller, a griot as she would come to learn, who used her remarkable talent to create a legacy of liberation, empowerment, passion, and love through a magnificent body of works. She earned the moniker “High Priestess of Soul” for she could weave a spell so seductive and hypnotic that the listener lost track of time and space as they became absorbed in the moment.
All Shows ~ SOLD OUT!
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GYS LADYBIRDS RISING
GYS Ladybirds Rising 2023: Woman’s History Month Special Show ” Lady In Satin” tribute
Yaala Ballin (v) | Chris Byars (conductor) | Zaid Nasser (alto) | Avital Mazor (First Violin) | Daniel Zinn (Second Violin) | Jay Julio (viola) | Helen Newby (cello)
Jon Erik Kellso (tp) | John Mosca (trombone) | Stefano Doglioni (clarinet) | Will Anderson (flute) | Vahagn Hayrapetyan (p) | Ari Roland (b) | Keith Balla (d)
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CHRISTIAN SANDS TRIO | LIZZ WRIGHT TRIO
Opening Night concert of the Sarasota Jazz Festival brings some outstanding young talent to the area. The first set features Christian Sands (pianist) Trio. Sands is a protégé of the late Dr. Billy Taylor, Sands drew early accolades for his performances at the 2006 and 2007 Grammy Awards, as well as similar appearances alongside Taylor at the Kennedy Center. The closing set features Lizz Wright and her trio. Acclaimed vocalist Lizz Wright is a steward of American music bringing brilliant color and vibrancy to singular original works and the compositions by some of the greatest songwriters of our time. Tickets on sale at www.sarasotajazzfestival.com
Tickets from $60. Jazz Club members (from $48) receive a 20% discount with membership code.
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