CYRUS CHESTNUT & AFFIRMATION: 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Cyrus Chestnut – Piano
Tim Green – Saxophone
Obasi Koto – Bass
Eric Kennedy – Drums

“Chestnut showed what pervasive spontaneity and deep swing rhythm are all about. Chestnut made spirits soar” – Chicago Tribune 

A masterful jazz pianist and Baltimore native, Cyrus Chestnut balances his lithe technical skill with a robust, soulful style that speaks to his deep gospel roots and love of swinging hard bop. Raised in the church, he learned how to infuse his swinging, classically trained style with a warm gospel sound, a style that first marked his work as a sideman, backing legendary vocalists Jon Hendricks and Betty Carter, as well as with instrumentalists like Donald Harrison and Wynton Marsalis. The future is bright with great possibilities for Cyrus. Expect a unique and unforgettable show as he takes the stage at Keystone Korner Baltimore.

We could not be more deeply grateful about the deeply swinging and soulful music that Cyrus Chestnut, Tim Green, Obasi Akoto, and Eric Kennedy are sharing with us as they lift our spirits with every note at Keystone Korner Baltimore. This is truly music that makes the heart dance and our souls sing, no matter what the daunting challenges of our time. Eternal gratitude, faith, and enduring love….

Showtimes

Friday & Saturday ~ 7:00pm | 9:30pm

Sunday ~ 5:00pm | 7:30pm

Stream @ 5:00pm & 7:00pm Only : $10.00

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JACQUES LESURE JAM SESSION

Jacques is a Detroit native currently residing in Inglewood, California. His classic style along with his innovative yet sincere approach to the music are integral [arts of his signature sound.  It’s a sound steeped in the rich tradition of mentors like George Benson, Kenny Burrell, and a host of others, but expressly through his own voice. It’s no secret that his music is rooted in the foundations of gospel, blues and improvised Black American music. It’s his belief that the sounds of “today” are equally as relevant as those of glorious days gone by. It is that synergy that makes his music swing with a style like no other.

Mr. Lesure is proudly associated with the prestigious WJ3 Records imprint and now has three recordings as an artist on the label. All have received great reviews including a four star rating by DownBeat magazine and one of the “Top 100” on the Jazz Week chart. He is an honorary member of GHJazz Collective where they are keeping jazz alive in Accra, Ghana at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill.

Jam Session takes place every Monday at 8:00pm through January (16, 23, 30)

 

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YVONNICK PRENÉ QUINTET

Yvonnick Prené was already playing the harmonica professionally by the age of 17 in Parisian jazz clubs. He later earned a master’s degree in music at the Sorbonne University in Paris, in 2011 and while still enrolled, he moved to New York City, receiving multiple scholarships at the City College of New York, Columbia University and at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.

Prené has worked with top artists like Pasquale Grasso, Peter Bernstein, Kevin Hays, Bill Stewart, and many others.

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STELLA KATHERINE COLE QUARTET

Rising star singer Stella Katherine Cole is known for her classic style, rich tone, and intimate emotionality. You might know her from her social media, where she has gotten millions of likes and grown a following of over 280,000 from singing jazz standards on TikTok. Her singing videos have been reposted and praised by musicians like Michael Bublé, James Taylor, Laufey and Meghan Trainor.

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T.K. BLUE QUARTET

The acclaimed saxophonist and alum of the bands of Randy Weston, Jimmy Scott and Abdullah Ibrahim fronts a powerhouse band of his own

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