STEFON HARRIS & BLACKOUT
Heralded as “one of the most important artists in jazz” by The LA Times, Stefon Harris is a recipient of the prestigious Martin E. Segal Award from Lincoln Center and has been named Best Mallet Player eight times by the Jazz Journalist Association.
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:
October 19 ~ 7:30pm
October 20 ~ 7:30pm
October 21 ~ 7:30 | 9:30
October 22 ~ 7:30 | 9:30
October 23 ~ 6:30
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Cherry ~ Stanley Turrentine With Milt Jackson | By Eddie Carter
Two of my favorite musicians are the subject of this morning’s discussion, Stanley Turrentine With Milt Jackson. Cherry (CTI Records CTI 6017) hit the stores in 1972 and was Turrentine’s fourth album on CTI. On this date, the tenor saxophonist’s leading an all-star sextet. Milt Jackson on vibes, Bob James on piano (track: A2), electric piano (tracks: A1, A3, B1 to B3), Cornell Dupree on guitar, Ron Carter on bass, and Bill Cobham on drums. My copy used in this report is the original US Stereo release.
Side One starts with the rhythm section’s spirited introduction to Speedball by Lee Morgan. The ensemble’s theme leads off this happy swinger, then Stanley cruises into the opening solo. Milt gets into a bluesy groove next, and Bill exchanges the finale with Stanley, Milt, and Bob ahead of the climax.
I Remember You by Johnny Mercer and Victor Schertzinger is a beautiful 1941 ballad that was first heard in the film, The Fleet’s In, a year later. Milt and the rhythm section introduce the song discreetly, segueing into a gentle opening chorus. Jackson is up first with a tender reading, then Turrentine gives an elegant presentation leading to a serene ending. The Revs by Milt Jackson swings at a leisurely tempo with the sextet in unison during the melody. Stanley steers a nice course for everyone with a carefree, bouncy first solo. Milt follows with melodic lines that emerge effortlessly from his vibes. Bob and Cornell close out the statements with two lightly swinging readings preceding the sextet taking the song out.
Side Two starts with Sister Sanctified by Weldon Irvine Jr who also arranged this tune. The sextet starts this swinging jazz service with a funky groove on the melody that’s sure to get the listener snapping their fingers and tapping their toes. Turrentine sets the tone on the opening statement with a soulful sermon. Jackson preaches the second solo rocking all the way. Dupree hits the sweet spot on the next reading and Cobham makes a brief comment leading to the theme’s reprise and fade-out. Cherry by Ray Gilbert and Don Redman begins with the vibist setting down a subtle theme at a slow tempo. Stanley opens with a wonderful expression of incredible beauty, then Milt responds with a delicately pretty performance moving towards a gorgeous finale.
Weldon Irvine Jr. also composed and arranged the album’s closer, Introspective. This is a mid tempo jaunt of pure pleasure leading off with Turrentine’s cheerful theme and lighthearted opening solo. Jackson comes in next for a delightful interpretation. James follows with a fine reading and Cobham swings the door shut with his brushwork. Cherry was produced by Creed Taylor and the man behind the dials was Rudy Van Gelder. This is a great recording and an excellent vinyl pressing for a 1970s album with a splendid soundstage. The instruments come through your speakers vividly and surround your sweet spot with music that’s sure to make you smile. Both Stanley Turrentine and Milt Jackson are a joy to hear together with a wonderful supporting cast. If you’re a fan of either musician, I recommend and invite you to check out Cherry on your next vinyl hunt. It’s a great album that still stands up fifty years later and your ears will thank you for adding it to your library!
~ I Remember You – Source: JazzStandards.com © 2022 by Edward Thomas Carter
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Alan Lee was born on July 29, 1936 in Melbourne, Australia. He was one of the first Australian jazz musicians to fuse classical music with jazz and to utilize Latin American rhythms in his music.
He led several jazz bands in Melbourne and Sydney from the late 1950s through the 1980s. Some of his recorded albums include his Seventies’ projects Gallery Concerts, The Alan Lee Jazz Quartet, Moomba Jazz ’76, Live from the Dallas Brooks Hall, and Alan Lee and Friends: Jazz at the Hyde Park Hotel in 1990, among others.
Bandleader, vibraphonist, guitarist, and percussionist Alan Lee at 86 continues to dabble in music.
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THE JOE LOCKE GROUP W/KENNY WASHINGTON
Vibraphonist Joe Locke and vocalist Kenny Washington bring their long-standing jazz credentials to bear on the music of some of our most well-loved pop, rock and soul artists in an evening of music that’s guaranteed to land in your head, heart, and below-the-waist.
Joe’s arrangements and his tightly-knit quartet provide the framework for Kenny to shine on some classic hits by Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, Steely Dan, India Arie, Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder, among many others. Considering the fact that Todd Barkan, Keystone Korner’s artistic director, was responsible for Joe and Kenny’s very first collaboration 15 years ago, this is going to feel like a homecoming. Don’t miss it!
Joe Locke (vibes)
Jim Ridl (piano)
Lorin Cohen (bass)
Samvel Sarkisyan (drums)
special guests:
Kenny Washington (vocals)
Doug Beavers (trombone)
Showtimes:
Streaming: Fri, Sat, Sun July 22~24, 7:30 pm | $10 + $1.70 fee
Fri, Sat, Sun: July 22~24, 7:30 pm & 10:00 pm | $35 – $45 + $3.46 – $4.16 fee
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JOE LOCKE QUARTET
Joe Locke Quartet featuring Joe Locke (vibes), Jim Ridl (piano), Jay Anderson (bass) and Samvel Sarkisyan (drums).
Vibraphonist Joe Locke is widely considered to be one of the lead voices on his instrument, having won numerous awards and polls, including the 2006, 2008, and 2009 “Mallet Player of the Year” award from the Jazz Journalists Association.
Showtimes: 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm
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