TOM BECKHAM TRIO
As a leader, vibraphonist Tom Beckham has released 4 CD’s to date: Suspicions, Center Songs, Rebound and a duo album with guitarist Brad Shepik entitled Flower Starter. He also performs on solo vibraphone. He also co-leads a quartet band with pianist Dred Scott called “Cali Mambo.”
As a versatile sideman in New York for 30 years, Beckham has toured with and performed and/or recorded with Brad Shepik’s “Across the Way” Quartet, George Schuller’s Circle Wide bands, JC Sanford’s Jazz Orchestra, lap steel guitarist Mike Neer, the Motown/Soul group The Soul Night Band; trombonist J. Walter Hawkes, the swing-era ensembles of Lapis Luna and Flying Home; Joseph C. Phillips’ Numinous Ensemble; the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP); pop/lounge artist Sylvia Black, as well as session work for film and TV such as PBS and HBO and has appeared on over 28 recordings to-date.
In 2018 he was featured in the book “Masters of the Vibes” (Mostly Marimba Productions) by Anthony Smith along with his own heroes of the vibes such as Stefon Harris, Joe Locke, David Friedman, Warren Wolf, and many other great players. Tom earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the Berklee College of Music and is a former student of Gary Burton and Ed Saindon.
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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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EUGENIE JONES
CD Release Concert!
The Seattle-based singer-songwriter and legacy activist, Eugenie Jones, made a splash debut in 2013 with her first album, Black Lace, Blue Tears. Since then, she has collaborated with renowned artists such as bassist Reggie Workman and drummer-percussionist Bobby Sanabria and has been celebrated for her own work as a remarkable, versatile artist and an original songwriter.
Recorded live in Seattle and NYC (produced by bassist Lonnie Plaxico), the 13 tracks from the newly-released Eugenie (her sixth album to date) include six originals as well as fresh interpretations of jazz standards and blues, soul, gospel and Latin jazz-inspired songs. With sixteen total participating musicians from the two sessions, Jones’ vocals shine through as warm and sensual: she’s an evocative musical storyteller with well-honed phrasing and a deep emotional connection to her lyrics. Her voice shines in riveting ballads of love, betrayal and resilience.
Tickets: $25 advance, $30 at door
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The Jazz Voyager
So the Jazz Voyager is going international and thankfully is in a city with an international airport. Georgia to Argentina is 5,015 miles and ten hours later I will be landing at Ministro Pistarini International Airport. Situated in Ezeiza about 20 miles from the city center, a forty minute cab ride will take me to the exclusive Recoleta neighborhood. The cool thing is I’ll be staying at the Meliá Recoleta Plaza Hotel and inside is the club, Jazz Voyeur. So it will be an elevator ride downstairs to hear some great music.
After speniding the day exploring the city on tap for listening is vocalist and trumpeter Mike Sinagra, joined by Manuel Fraga on piano and vocals, Pablo Motta on double bass and drummer Oscar Giunta. They’ll be paying tribute to the Rat Pack, recreating the eternal classics and the wide repertoire of Frank Sinatra, and his hit songs by Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Charles Aznavour, Neil Diamond, Joe Cocker, Carlos Gardel.
Cover: $13,000 ARS ($12.22) ~ $15,000 ARS ($14.10)
Jazz Voyeur is situated at Posadas 1557, C1112ADA Cdad Buenos Aires,. For more information visit https://jazzvoyeur.com.ar.
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KAMASI WASHINGTON
Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His acclaimed recordings include The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; Heaven and Earth; and Fearless Movement. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim.
In 2020, Washington scored Becoming, Netflix’s documentary on first lady Michelle Obama, and was nominated for Grammy and Emmy awards for his contributions. Also in 2020, Washington co-founded the supergroup Dinner Party with longtime friends and collaborators Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper and 9th Wonder. Their EP Dinner Party (Dessert) was nominated for a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album. In 2021, Washington contributed a cover of Metallica’s “My Friend of Misery” to the band’s Metallica Blacklist covers project.
Washington has toured the world and collaborated with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Florence + the Machine and Herbie Hancock, with whom he has curated the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Fest for the second year in a row.
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