LIFE, LOVE & LENNY
A Celebration of the life and music of Lenny White
The iconic Grammy-winning drummer, who is among jazz music’s most prolific and celebrated artists, producers, composers and sidemen — will be fêted at a one-night-only celebration filled with music and memories at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.
Presented by Tzedakah 4 All, the event will feature performances in multiple combinations – Return to Forever w/ Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeola and orchestra conducted by Maestro Steve Mecurio, Miles Davis Bitches Brew, Red Clay, Echoes of an Era, as well as exploring material from his illustrious five + decade career. Laurence Fishburne will serve as emcee with appearances from fellow artists Buster Williams, Omar Hakim, Patrice Rushen, Al Foster, Mike Clark, Billy Hart, and Billy Drummond.
Tickets: $175.00~$250.00
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KELLY GREEN QUARTET
Kelly’s remarkable talent has led her to share the stage with jazz legends such as Christian McBride, George Coleman, and many others showcasing her exceptional skill, empathy, and musicality. She has captivated audiences at prestigious venues like The Kennedy Center and has toured with her band all over the US, Europe, and South America.
Kelly Green ~ piano & vocals | Elijah J. Thomas ~ flutes | Luca Soul Rosenfield ~ bass | Evan Hyde ~ drums
Tickets: $35.00
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GEOFFREY KEEZER & GILLIAN MARGOT
The Grammy-winning pianist Geoffrey Keezer is celebrated internationally for his highly regarded discography, unique compositions, and acclaimed performances in a variety of configurations. Keezer has been a major figure in NYC’s jazz piano scene since 1989, when he became the last pianist with the legendary Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.
Gillian Margot is a singer with a rare gift that makes people sit up and listen. She possesses an exquisite voice, a disarmingly wide range and a style that eschews jazz singer clichés in favor of an original, interpretive delivery grounded in a song’s lyrical and emotional content. A student of a generation of jazz legends including Oscar Peterson, Freddy Cole, Carol Welsman and Norman Simmons, she has since been invited to perform in major venues worldwide with top-tier talent, including rock icon Sting, jazz trumpeters Chris Botti and Jeremy Pelt, pianist Robert Glasper, famed soprano Kathleen Battle, conductors Wayne Marshall (London Philharmonic) and Jukka-Pekka Saraste (Toronto Symphony Orchestra).
Tickets: $25.00
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CARMEN LUNDY
Carmen Lundy has chart topping albums and multiple Grammy nods, it’s evident why the vocal luminary has enjoyed an illustrious career. This iconic star will be shining bright when she brings her remarkable artistry to town for these immersive performances.
Showtimes: February 15 ~ 7:30 & 9:30pm | February 16 |~ 6:30pm
Tickets: $45.00 ~ $50.00
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Tom McEvoy was born on February 13, 1981 into a non-musical family but discovered his passion for music by chance. Early in his life he was mesmerized by Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata played in a Peanuts cartoon, and immediately went to his toy piano to try and figure it out. He had a similarly powerful reaction to a video of Louis Armstrong he saw a few years later. He had his first ensemble experience in kindergarten, when his teacher played the piano in class and led the students in song and knew he wanted to be a musician.
His formal training began with classical piano at six, adding the cello at age nine and gaining an appreciation for ensemble playing. His skill and musicality led to McEvoy receiving top marks in state piano judgings and invitations to play cello with the state honors youth orchestra. His life changed when he bought Ahmad Jamal’s Pershing: But Not For Me and Monk’s Straight, No Chaser. Immersing himself, he began to experiment with composition and improvisation. Joining his high school jazz band in his senior year, they went on to win awards for best band and best rhythm section at the tri-state competition at James Madison University that year.
Tom’s first college stop was at Virginia Tech majoring in engineering but he couldn’t leave the music and changed his major to jazz piano. He began playing professionally in the area, but left Tech with a scholarship to study at the University of North Florida with renowned pianist Kevin Bales. Distinguishing himself he represented the school in performances in Europe and North America.
While still a student, Tom established himself as a first-call pianist and performed extensively with some of the best musicians in the southeast, including Delbert Felix, Ben Tucker, Von Barlow, and Kebbi Williams. Moving to New York City in 2006, the following year at Juilliard he played a piano duo with Kenny Barron every week for two years. He studied and/or performed with Benny Golson, Mulgrew Miller, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Gerald Wilson, Joe Wilder, Benny Green, Kenny Washington, and Steve Turre.
Presently pianist Tom McEvoy stays busy performing with his own groups, working as an in- demand sideman, and sharing his knowledge with the next generation.
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