MONTY ALEXANDER
from Kingston, Jamaica, his hometown, Grammy nominated pianist Monty Alexander is an American classic, touring the world relentlessly with various projects, delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message. A perennial favorite at Jazz festivals and venues worldwide and at the Montreux Jazz Festival where he has appeared 23 times since 1976, his spirited conception is one informed by the timeless verities: endless melody-making, effervescent grooves, sophisticated voicings, a romantic spirit, and a consistent predisposition, as Alexander accurately states, “to build up the heat and kick up a storm.” In the course of any given performance, Alexander applies those aesthetics to a repertoire spanning a broad range of jazz and Jamaican musical expressions—the American songbook and the blues, gospel and bebop, calypso and reggae. Documented on more than 75 recordings and cited as the fifth greatest jazz pianist ever in The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time (Hal Leonard Publishing), the Jamaican government designated Alexander Commander in the Order of Distinction in 2000 and in 2018 The University of The West Indies bestowed him with an honorary doctorate degree (DLitt) in recognition of his accomplishments.
Showtimes: 8:30pm & 10:30pm
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APAP ARTIST SHOWCASES
Regular Registration Rate (after November 9, 2022): $795
Group Rate for up to 10 attendees: Please inquire.
Student Rate: $200
Online-Only Access Pass*: $100
Showcases:
Tatiana Eva~Marie & The Avalon Jazz Band ~ Djangology | 11:30 am | http://tatianaevamarie.com
Acute Inflections ~ Jazz Vocal & Bass | 12:30 pm | acuteinflections.com
Eugenie Jones ~ Jazz Vocal | 1:00 pm | https://www.eugeniejones.com
Dennis Jeter ~ Jazz Vocal & Trumpet | 1:30 pm | dennisjeter.com/index.cfm
Yamandu Costa ~ Brazilian Guitarist | 3:00 pm | braziliannites.com/tours
Juumane Smith ~ Jazz Trumpet & Vocal | 5:00 pm | jumaanesmith.com
Jo Harrop ~ UK Based Jazz Vocalist | 7:00 pm |joharrop.com
Tatiana Eva~Marie & The Avalon Jazz Band ~ Djangology |7:30 pm | http://tatianaevamarie.com
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APAP ARTIST SHOWCASES
Showcases:
Nicole Henry ~ Jazz Vocal | 11:30 am | https://www.nicolehenry.com
Yamandu Costa ~ Brazillian Guitarist | 12:oo pm | http://braziliannites.com/tours
Acute Inflections ~ Jazz Vocal & Bass | 12:30 pm | http://acuteinflections.com
Allan Harris & Kates Soul Food ~ Soul, Jazz Vocal, Guitar | 1:00 pm | https://www.allanharris.com
Jo Harrop ~ UK Based Jazz Vocalist | 1:30 pm | http://joharrop.com
The String Queens ~ Dynamic String Trio | 2:00 pm | https://www.passionmusicgroup.net/the-string-queens
G. Thomas Allen ~ Jazz Vocal | 2:30 pm | https://www.passionmusicgroup.net/gthomasallen
Samuel Bonnet ~ Jazz Guitar | 3:00 pm | https://www.samuelbonnetguitar.com
Dave Sharp World Quartet ~ World Music Quartet | 3:30 pm | https://www.davesharp.com/
Santi Debriano ~ Jazz Bass | 4:00 pm | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santi_Debriano
Brandon Goldberg ~ Jazz Piano | 4:30 pm | https://brandongoldbergpiano.com
Jorge Luis Pacheco ~ Jazz Piano | 5:00 pm | https://www.jorgeluispacheco.com/bio-2
Dennis Jeter ~ Jazz Vocal & Trumpet | 5:30 pm | http://dennisjeter.com/index.cfm
Juumane Smith ~ Jazz Trumpet & Vocal | 6:00 pm | http://jumaanesmith.com
Eugenie Jones ~ Jazz Vocal | 6:30 pm | https://www.eugeniejones.com
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NICOLE YARLING
Nicole Yarling defies description. Her myriad of personal influences have created a product that begs attention across the board. Her chosen instruments are voice, violin and fiddle (in that order). Nicole is a rich velvet voice with technical skill and personality to boot! She is a rising star in the jazz community who, like many others, has been at it for years.
Nicole’s notable talent has a virtue all its own, but it would be remiss not to mention the late great vocal legend Joe Williams. Joe “discovered” Nicole through a series of events and adopted her as his very own project. He recognized this diamond in the rough, gleaming through, and began to invest in seeing Nicole rise to the top. Joe Williams Presents Nicole Yarling at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild was born as a result. This unique performance captures Nicole in her element and reflects her undeniable charisma. It also captures a moment in history which can never be duplicated: Joe Williams Presents… was to be Joe’s final recording. Sadly Joe passed away before he could see the actual release of his final work of art. He shared two duets with Nicole, plus two bonus tracks sung by Joe alone. Some would say it was a dying wish of Joe Williams to see Nicole succeed. Joe intended to escort Nicole to the highest limits, much in the same way Count Basie did for him in the late fifties.
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GAFIEIRA RIO MIAMI
Special concert to celebrate the release of their debut album, Bring Back Samba.
Imagine Count Basie went down to Rio de Janeiro and combined his big band with a samba school. This is Gafieira Rio Miami, a one-of-a-kind, 11-piece Brazilian band created by bassist and Latin Grammy winner Diogo Brown. One of the most in-demand bass players in the industry, Brown has worked with renowned artists such as Laura Pausini, Buika, Nouvelle Vague and Gloria Estefan.
To put together this samba-jazz big band, he called on Latin Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dr. Pablo Gil and Pedro Carrero, former principal trombonist of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. With a powerful five-piece horn section, plus bass, guitar, drums, percussion and the lovely vocals of Isa Duarte, Gafieira Rio Miami fuses samba, jazz and soul inspired by the 20th century Rio de Janeiro ballroom dance music known as samba de gafieira.
The group’s repertoire includes gorgeous arrangements of classics by Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Alcione, Moacir Santos and others. Get ready to experience the joyous energy of Gafieira Rio Miami!
Live on the Plaza is a series of outdoor concerts on our Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts.
Please note: Tables can be purchased for 1, 2, 3 or 4 guests. Ticket prices are per person. Locations are assigned in the order of purchase in parties of up to four guests based on reservation type.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with light bites and beverage service.
Happy hour pricing available until 7 p.m.
Performance starts at 7:30 p.m.
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