THE YELLOWJACKETS
The Yellowjackets formed in the late 1970’s as the backup band for guitarist Robben Ford. They recorded their first album together in 1980. Shortly after that recording, however, Ford decided to part ways and go in a different musical direction. As a result, the modern day Yellowjackets were formed — a trio with Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip and Ricky Lawson. Since then, and with the addition of Bob Mintzer, the Yellowjackets have gained and maintained prominence as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups.
The most recent addition to the band adds Australian bass player Dane Alderson in to the mix. With his exceptional rhythmic sensibility and natural disposition toward groove, Dane brings a new energy to the band and adds a youthful approach to the music.
Showtimes:
7:00 pm | Sat ~ $40.00, Sun ~ $30.00
9:00 pm | Sat ~ $40.00, Sun ~ $20.00
$15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in ticket price.
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STANLEY JORDAN
In a career that took flight with immediate commercial success and critical acclaim, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits, to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works—solo or with a group—Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected.
Key to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim was his mastery of a special technique on the guitar’s fretboard. Instead of conventional strumming and picking, Jordan’s innovative “touch technique” is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. While a handful of other players were using similar techniques, Stanley’s fluid, multi-layered textures and sheer virtuosity raised the bar for excellence.
Showtimes:
7:00 pm | Thurs, Sun ~ $30.00, Fri, Sat ~ $35.00
9:00 pm | Thurs, Sun ~ $20.00, Fri, Sat ~ $35.00
$15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in ticket price.
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BLUE NOTE AT SEA
Hosts: Marcus Miller, Robert Glasper, Don Was, Alonzo Bodden
Performers: Chris Botti, Christian McBride, Sheila E, Cécile McLorin Salvant, David Sanborn, Brad Mehldau, Chief Adjudah (formerly Christian Scott), The Baylor Project, Damien Escobar
Special Room Rates
| Category 7, 8, – Deck 2 | $2,525/person |
| Category 5, 6 – Deck 3 | $2,575/person |
| Category 4 – Deck 6 & 7 | $2,625/person |
Use Promo Code: AWAY
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CYRUS CHESTNUT
“I like to construct melodies that tell stories, based on what I’ve seen, what I feel and what I hear,” Chestnut explains. “If I can connect to what I’m playing, then I’ll be able to share it. That’s why you may think that some of what I do seems simple, but when you get into it, it’s not as simple as you think.” — Cyrus Chestnut
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut appeals to both aficionados and fans alike. Adept enough to perform with Wynton Marsalis, yet hip enough to make the “Peanuts” album swing. Chestnut worked with a number of top-notch musicians including Jon Hendricks, Betty Carter, Terence Blanchard, and Donald Harrison, before recording his first solo CD at the age of 30. Chestnut enjoys mixing styles and resists being typecast in any one niche, though his gospel sound is apparent on a number of his recordings.
Showtimes:
Sat, July 30, 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm ~ $40.00
Sun, July 31, 8:00 pm ~ $40.00 | 10:00 pm ~ $20.00
$15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in ticket price.
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THE COOKERS
Each member of the Cookers has spent time leading his own series of groups, and each has a keenly individual sound. But it’s the unmistakable power of teamwork that makes this music so commanding and resonates with a kind of depth and beauty that speaks of the seasoned track record of its principals (combined, the group has over 250 years of experience in the jazz world and has been a part of over 1,000 recordings). You can feel the collective weight of that experience in their CDs and especially in their live performances.
David Weiss, trumpet
Eddie Henderson, trumpet
Donald Harrison, alto sax
Billy Harper, tenor sax
George Cables, piano
Cecil McBee, bass
Billy Hart, drums
Showtimes:
Streaming: Fri, Sat, November 18~19, 7:30 pm | Sun, November 20, 5:00 pm
$10 + $1.70 fee
Live: Fri, Sat, November 18~19, 7:30 & 10:00 pm | Sun, November 20, 5:00 pm
$35 – $45 + $3.46 – $4.16 fee
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