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Duncan Lamont was born on July 4, 1931 in Greenock, Scotland. His first instrument was trumpet and he clearly showed promise right from the start. His father played accordion and soon he was joining him on the many gigs all over town. Falling in love with music he practiced all the time and began making a name for himself. In his teens he formed a jazz band with some of his fellow teenage enthusiasts and after taking part in a ‘Melody Maker’ magazine contest, received an offer to join Kenny Graham’s band and turn professional. Initially turning down the offer for work in the shipyards, friends persuaded him to go to London, England and joined the band. It was here that he met and eventually married vocalist Bridget Harrison.

Struggling with his lip he decided to quit the band and return home at just 21 years old. Once again a friend interceded and suggested he try the tenor saxophone, and found an affinity with it. Mastering the instrument he hit the road withthe big bands which led him back to London. A call to become a part of the Swinging Scots recording with Johnny Keating proved fortuitous and he became Keating’s go to saxophonist.

For the next thirty years, session work for TV, films and radio was to be a big part of his life. In this capacity, it’s fair to say he worked with most of the 20th century icons of popular entertainment, from Bing Crosby to Paul McCartney. During the 1960’s, to fuel his jazz needs he became a member of the Johnny Scott Quintet. Encouraged to write for the band’s book, Duncan gravitated to leading his own big band on the BBC.

His most enduring musical partnership was with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, which lasted decades. As the industry changed Lamont turned his attention to songwriting, composing and lyrics. Having written hundreds of songs, many were recorded by the likes of Blossom Dearie, Natalie Cole, George Shearing, Cleo Laine and a long list of great vocalists. Returning home to Greenock a month towards the end of his career, he performed a homecoming gig with singers Esther Bennett and Daniela Clynes. Tenor saxophonist Duncan Lamont transitioned on July 2, 2019 at 87.

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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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DUDUKA DA FONSECA & BRAZILIAN ALL STARS

Duduka Da Fonseca & Brazilian All Stars: Samba Jazz & Bossa Nova

Special Guest: Maucha Adnet – voice

Featuring:
Billy Drewes – sax & flute
Helio Alves – piano
Peter Washington – bass
Duduka Da Fonseca – drums

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Duduka Da Fonseca is a 4-time Grammy Award nominated drummer. He has appeared on over 250 albums alongside American Jazz icons as well as Brazilian Jazz Icons, including 25 albums as a leader/co-leader, making him one of the most recorded Brazilian drummers in this idiom.

Also born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Maucha Adnet started singing professionally at age 15 as part of vocal group Céu da Boca, from 1978 to 1984. With Céu da Boca, Maucha toured around Brazil and recorded two albums released by Polygram. From 1984 until 1994, Maucha performed all over the world with legendary composer Antonio Carlos Jobim and that’s how she ended up in New York, where she has been living since 1987.

Showtimes:

Streaming: Fri, Sat, November 4~5, 7:30 pm
$10 + $1.70 fee

Live: Fri, Sat, November 4~5, 7:30 pm & 10:00 pm
$35 – $45 + $3.46 – $4.16 fee

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BILL CHARLAP TRIO

Bill Charlap – piano
Peter Washington- bass
Kenny Washington- drums

Grammy Award winning pianist Bill Charlap celebrates his new album, Street of Dreams, featuring his revered long-standing trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington. Street of Dreams is a delightful mix of Great American Songbook favorites and songs by great jazz composers including Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington, Kenny Burrell, and Dave Brubeck.

Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. His father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap, whose credits include Peter Pan, and his mother is singer Sandy Stewart, who toured with Benny Goodman, and was a regular on the Perry Como show. She earned a 1963 Grammy nomination for her recording of “My Coloring Book.” In 2005, Charlap and Stewart released the acclaimed CD, Love Is Here To Stay (Blue Note).

In 1997, Charlap formed his trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, now recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. In 2000, he was signed to Blue Note Records and received two Grammy Award nominations, for Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein and The Bill Charlap Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard. He is known for his interpretations of American popular song. In 2016, Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap: The Silver Lining, The Songs of Jerome Kern, was awarded a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Album. In April, the Bill Charlap Trio released, Notes from New York, their debut recording for the Impulse label. Alan Morrison’s five-star review in Down Beat stated that the new recording is “a masterclass in class.”

Showtimes:

Streaming: Fri, Sat,October 21~22, 7:30 pm | Sun, October 23, 5:00 pm
$10 + $1.70 fee

Live: Fri, Sat, October 21~22, 7:30 & 10:00 pm | Sun, October 23, 5:00 pm
$35 – $45 + $3.46 – $4.16 fee

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