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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LOSTON HARRIS

Meet Loston Harris. His piano playing has been described as “percussive” with “incredibly fluid”. His vocals noted as “suave.” Loston himself will tell you he has worked hard during his career but knows he’s been blessed with the opportunities to play the music closest to his heart, jazz. Frank Sinatra, Bobby Short and Nat King Cole can rest comfortably knowing that Loston Harris is keeping the flame alive.

Showtimes ~ 7:00pm | 9:00pm

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FRED HERSCH & ESPERANZA SPALDING

Pianist and composer Fred Hersch, called “a living legend” by The New Yorker, and vocalist esperanza spalding, whom NPR cites as “the 21st Century’s first jazz genius,” present an exhilarating evening of songs from the Great American Songbook, music from Brazil, and brand-new compositions.

Showtimes ~ 7:40pm | 9:30pm

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The Jazz Voyager

The Jazz Voyager is outbound from the East coast for some holiday festivities on the West coast. I’m landing in Portland, Oregon and ubering to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall located at 1037 SW Broadway, 97205. Bringing in the season is a favorite vocalist of mine who goes by the name of Harry Connick Jr. An intimate evening of holiday songs and stories by this Grammy and Emmy winner musician is something to anticipate.

As one of the last surviving theater venues on Broadway, which was once lined with large theater houses, the 2776 seat Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall keeps the tradition of hosting prolific performances alive.

The concert hall’s number is 503-248-4335. If you want to get more information visit https://notoriousjazz.com/event/harry-connick-jr-2.

CALIFORNIA JAZZ FOUNDATION

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Daily Dose Of Jazz…

Cousin Joe was born Pleasant Joseph on December 20, 1907 in Wallace, Louisiana. He worked at Whitney Plantation throughout his childhood. Until 1945, he toured Louisiana, but that year he was asked to take part in the King Jazz recording sessions organized by Mezz Mezzrow and Sindey Bechet.

In the 1970s, Cousin Joe toured extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, both individually and as part of the American Blues Legends ’74 revue organised by Big Bear Music. He also recorded the album Gospel-Wailing, Jazz-Playing, Rock’n’Rolling, Soul-Shouting, Tap-Dancing Bluesman From New Orleans for Big Bear.

Vocalist and pianist Cousin Joe transitioned in his sleep from natural causes in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 81 on October 2, 1989.

GRIOTS GALLERY

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