THE ABNEY EFFECT
Chicago born and raised jazz trumpeter Mario Abney now of New Orleans fuses traditional and extended trumpet techniques in a most inventive way; his strikingly personal instrumental vision endows the music with an infinite array of tonal color. Recognized for his ability to create pure musical dialog, and hear music in a universally spiritual way, he is definitely one of New Orleans most pioneering young jazz musicians.
Marioʼs first experience hearing jazz was the music of trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. After jazz trumpet peaked his interest in music Mario began to absorb the music of Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and all the great trumpeters who pioneered the music. In 2001, after several years of playing as a side man Abney was inspired to lead his own Quintet. During a performance at the Dayton RiverWalk festival in 2007 Mario became interested in going to New Orleans after hearing the Hot 8 Brass Band perform. By spring of 2008 Abney and two members from his quintet moved to New Orleans to absorb its rich musical culture and become part of the music scene.
Cover: $15.00
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JACK FREEMAN
Jack Freeman, a Houston native, is a talented singer-songwriter known for his soulful and authentic approach to music. Guided by his mantra to “make good music and tell the truth,” Freeman has built a loyal fanbase throughout his career. His latest album, NINA, produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Through his heartfelt lyrics and captivating sound, Freeman continues to resonate with audiences, offering a deeply personal and relatable musical experience. Follow him on social media @iamjackfreeman.
Tickets: VIP: $200.00 | Includes VIP booth seating 2 people, meet & greet, bottle of wine and charcuterie)
General Admission ~ Day Of: $30.00 | Standing Room, No Seating
GA: $25.00 Standing Room, No Seating
Meet & Greet: $50.00
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NCCU EAGLE’S NEST JAZZ JAM
The NCCU Jazz Jam at Missy Lane’s brings together the talented musicians of North Carolina Central University for a dynamic evening of improvisation and collaboration. Expect an electrifying atmosphere as students and seasoned performers blend traditional and modern jazz in an intimate, soulful setting.
Admission – $10 Cover
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Christopher Burnett was born in Olathe, Kansas on November 2, 1955 and grew up in a military family that moved often before settling in the Kansas City area. He was exposed to music growing up as his mother introduced him to the piano and he was a member of the youth choir at his church. He took up saxophone and clarinet in his school band. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Music Program where he performed and pursued higher education, studying at the Armed Forces School of Music, Webster University, Missouri’s Columbia College, Berklee College of Music, and American University.
Spending 22 years in the military, Chris rose to the rank of 1st Sergeant in the position of Enlisted Bandleader, staff and faculty assignment at the Armed Forces School of Music, and the leading Chief Petty Officer of the NATO Band in Naples, Italy. He served as NATO Ceremonial Band Conductor, directed the jazz band, played the lead alto saxophone chair with the West Point Military Academy Band’s Jazz Knights, and a featured soloist with the Hof Symphony Orchestra in Germany.
After leaving the military Burnett continued to teach, holding the position of director of the jazz ensemble program and adjunct lecturer at Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly University of Missouri-Rolla, where he worked as an Adjunct Lecturer for a decade.
He has performed with artists like Bobby Watson, Will Matthews, Marcus Hampton, Ahmed Alaadeen, and many more. Burnett is the Founder and Artistic Director of KC Area Youth Jazz and along with colleagues Erica Lindsay and Sumi Tonooka is a co-founder of the large independent recording label, Artists Recording Collective.
He has held residencies at the historic Drum Room and the Black Dolphin in Kansas City, and appeared as a guest artist and clinician for the Northwest Missouri State Jazz Festival. He released his debut album as a leader, Time Flies in 2013, Firebird in 2014, in 2021 The Standards, Vol. 1, and Live at The Drum Room in Kansas City in 2022.
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
John Gordon Markham was born on November 1, 1922 in Oakland, California. After graduating from Piedmont High School he served in the Army during World War II, performing for troops in the Pacific.
A mainstay in countless San Francisco ensembles, John worked with Chuck Travis, Johnny Coppola, and Larry Vuckovich. He worked on the Tennessee Ernie Ford Show in the 49er band and for many years he performed with Jimmy Diamond at the New Orleans Room of the Fairmont Hotel.
He performed and recorded with Charlie Barnet 1950-1952 and then with Billy May 1952-1953. From 1955 mostly working in television, with the occasional tour or recording session. He is noted for his work with many greats, including Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Bill Perkins, Red Norvo, Vince Guaraldi and other prominent musicians with whom he toured.
Drummer and bandleader John Markham, who led an orchestra under his own name, died October 4, 1998 at the age of 76 years old.
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