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| 8th ANNUAL JAZZ AT THE MAVERICK FESTIVAL Saturday, June 30 8pm KENNY BARRON Join us as Maverick's 8th Annual Jazz at the Maverick series takes flight with the legendary Kenny Barron, making his Maverick debut in a solo piano performance. Heralded for his rhythmic drive, rich harmonic sensibility, and generous spirit, Kenny is considered a true genius among jazz aficionados worldwide. We're expecting a full house. Reserved seating highly recommended or plan to arrive early for general seating. "One of the top jazz pianists in the world!" Los Angeles Times Saturday, July 15 8pm BILL CHARLAP TRIO Celebrating the Centenary Birthday of the Late Leonard Bernstein Bill Charlap, piano Peter Washington, double bass Kenny Washington, drums Don't miss Bill Charlap's absolutely marvelous arrangements and spectacular technique in this soul-stirring tribute to our beloved Lenny, who just might be the closest American we've ever had to a Mozart. Tickets are selling fast. Reserved seats are highly recommended. Have you heard Bill's Somewhere: Songs Of Bernstein album? Take a listen and we guarantee you'll be so lifted, you'll want to bring the entire family to this fκte which is not to be missed! "A master class in class." Downbeat Magazine This concert is made possible in part with support from Bread Alone and Lowell G. Miller Saturday, July 14 8pm IMANI WINDS; ANDREW RUSSO, piano Americans in Paris III Bastille Day in Paris Celebrating the World of Josephine Baker: A Life of 'Le Jazz Hot'! Kitt Potter, narrator LISTEN Julietta Curenton (standing in for Valerie Coleman), flute Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe Mark Dover, clarinet Jeff Scott, French horn Monica Ellis, bassoon Jeff Scott: Startin Sumthin Valerie Coleman: Suite: Portraits of Josephine Paquito D'Rivera: Selections from Aires Tropicales. Gershwin: Three Preludes Poulenc: Sextet for Wind Quintet and Piano "A breath of fresh air!" Chamber Music New Zealand Saturday, July 28 8pm KITT POTTER ALL-STAR QUINTET Americans in Paris VI "C'EST SI BON THE FLIGHT TO PARIS" Kitt and her all-star quintet will take you along the journey of some of the most celebrated artists in history who fled to the "city of light" seeking refuge from racial, ethnic, sexual or political persecution. With music and words by Nina Simone, the "Creole Goddess" Josephine Baker, Eartha Kitt, Miles Davis, James Baldwin and more... Kitt Potter (Blackbyrds, Mulgrew Miller), vocal stylist Pete Levin (Miles Davis, Rachelle Farrell), piano Ira Coleman (Sting, Dee Dee Bridgewater), bass Arti Dixson (Bill Evans, Eartha Kitt), drums Joe Giardullo (Anthony Braxton, Joe McPhee), Sax and reeds Special Guest - Bettina "Poet Gold" Wilkerson, 2018 Dutchess County Poet Laureate "Kitt Potter's soul knows, nor accepts any boundaries!" - Mike Jurkovic, All About Jazz Saturday, August 4 8pm FRED HERSCH, piano, and GILAD HEKSELMAN, guitar GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEE 2012 Twice, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018... A Maverick favorite for the obvious reasons, Fred has been proclaimed as "the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz" by Vanity Fair, and has long been defined as jazz's creative edge in a wide variety of settings, from his breathtaking solo recitals and exploratory duos to his extraordinary trios and innovative chamber settings. This will be an incredible summer night of music with Gilad, who has been one of the most sought after jazz guitarists since arriving on the New York scene in 2004. "Fred at the piano is like LeBron James in the basketball court. He's perfection!" Jason Moran Saturday, September 1 8pm NILSON MATTA BRAZILIAN VOYAGE QUARTET Considered one of the greatest bassists in the world and a force in the evolution and popularity of Brazilian jazz, the Grammy-nominated Matta makes his Maverick debut the last Saturday of the season in a show that just may have you dancing in the woods. When Yo-Yo Ma sought band members to fill his new Brazilian project, Nilson was the obvious choice on bass. He recorded on "Obrigado Brazil", "Live in Concert at Carnegie Hall" and "Yo-Yo Ma & Friends". All of these were Grammy winners. So it's no wonder our phones are ringing off the hook about this one! "A powerhouse bass player!" Downbeat Magazine write your comments about the article :: © 2018 Jazz News :: home page |