FOR LOVE OR COUNTRY: THE ARTURO SANDOVAL STORY
Live In Concert With Arturo Sandoval and the University of Miami Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra
Arturo Sandoval, legendary Cuban trumpeter and composer as well as 10-time Grammy winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, performs the autobiographical HBO film For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story live in concert with The Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra from the Frost School of Music and special guests under the direction of acclaimed music director and concert producer Angel Velez.
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ETIENNE CHARLES’ CREOLE CHRISTMAS
Jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles adds a new twist to the holidays with his dynamic Creole Christmas band! Charles and his ensemble celebrate the Christmas season with unique interpretations of pieces from Charles’ diverse musical roots, featuring classic selections from the Caribbean, American, and European holiday songbooks.
Valet Parking ~ $10.00 prepaid
Valet parking is available for all Jazz St. Louis performances. Discounted $10 valet parking may be purchased when ordering your tickets. Please make sure to select the correct date and time when adding parking to your cart with your tickets before purchasing.
December 14 ~ 7:30pm
December 15 ~ 11:00am | 7:30pm
December 16 ~ 7:30pm | 9:30
December 17 ~ 7:30pm | 9:30
December 18 ~ 6:30pm
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JEREMY DAVENPORT
A born entertainer known for his vocal and trumpet playing skills, Jeremy Davenport infuses his unique style and mood of storytelling creating not only a modern edge but also the distinct feeling of a lifestyle reminiscent of a time when Jazz was at its peak of popularity.
Valet Parking ~ $10.00 prepaid
Valet parking is available for all Jazz St. Louis performances. Discounted $10 valet parking may be purchased when ordering your tickets. Please make sure to select the correct date and time when adding parking to your cart with your tickets before purchasing.
Performances:
November 25 ~ 7:30pm | 9:30pm
November 26~ 7:30pm | 9:30pm
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Joseph Luke Guy was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 20, 1920 but much of his early personal life is obscured. He began his professional music career performing in New York City, and joined Fats Waller’s backup band in the late 1930s. Following that, in 1938, he succeeded Dizzy Gillespie in Teddy Hill’s orchestra.
Patterning his playing style after his musical role model, Roy Eldridge, despite his range, speed, and potential, Joe never managed to surpass Eldridge’s abilities, though he was considered a musical talent when taking into account his young age.
In 1940 he became a key soloist in Coleman Hawkins’ short-lived big band. 1941–42 saw Guy as a regular performer as a member of the after-hours band at Minton’s Playhouse alongside Nick Fenton, Kenny Clarke, and Thelonious Monk in jam sessions with early bop music. During this period he was actively involved in numerous recordings by Jerry Newman, and also appeared on songs by Charlie Christian, Hot Lips Page, Roy Eldridge, and Don Byas.
Incorporating Gillespie’s influences into his playing, Joe’s performance on Monk’s 1942 song Epistrophy is arguably the highlight of his recording career. Much of his appearances as an instrumentalist are marked by his enthusiasm and tempo, however, on occasions would over exert himself and consequently sound erratic.
Struggling with a heroin addiction throughout the majority of his brief career, in 1945–46 Guy was involved with Billie Holiday both professionally and intimately. When they were both busted for drug possession, the two cut ties thereafter. Afterwards, sidelined him from further success, he moved back to his hometown and fell into relative obscurity among the music industry.
Trumpeter Joe Guy, who performed locally in his hometown and advised others about the dangers of his addiction, transitioned on June 1, 1962, at the age of 41.
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Cuong Vu was born on September 19, 1969 in Saigon, Vietnam and immigrated to Seattle with his family when he was six. At 11 he began to play the trumpet and later received a scholarship from the New England Conservatory of Music.
After graduation, in 1994 Vu moved to New York City and formed the group Ragged Jack with Jamie Saft, Andrew D’Angelo, and Jim Black. Since that time he has worked with Laurie Anderson, David Bowie, Dave Douglas, Myra Melford, Gerry Hemingway, and Mitchell Froom.
While a member of the Pat Metheny Group, he won two Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album: Speaking of Now and The Way Up. Cuong worked with Metheny mainly as a trumpeter, but also contributed vocals, guitar and various small percussion.
As an educator, he serves as chair and professor in the jazz studies department of the University of Washington’s School of Music. Trumpeter Cuong Vu has recorded eleven albums as a leader, thirty-three as a sideman, and continues to lead his own band with bassist Stomu Takeishi and drummer Ted Poor.
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