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| An Organ Summit Supreme: Four Major Organists -Free Concert Four Major Jazz Organists and Masters of the Hammond B-3 Sound to Perform in Free Concert: Organist Jimmy McGriff To Be Honored African American Education and Cultural Resource Center 15-19 James Street (corner of Washington Street) Newark, NJ (973) 733-6454. Sunday, October 23 3PM to 8PM Doors open at 2PM (Musical Director Bob DeVos) Organist: Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Trudy Pitts, Gene Ludwig Tenor saxophonists: David “Fathead” Newman and Houston Person Guitarists: Bob DeVos and Vinnie Corrao Drummer: Don Williams Presented by the Newark Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Recreation/ Cultural Affairs and media sponsor WBGO Jazz 88.3FM Musical Director, guitarist Bob DeVos: “This concert is a gift to the people of Newark and to all who love the jazz organ. Speaking for all of the musicians, we are honored to join with the city to pay tribute to organist Jimmy McGriff.” Beginning in the 1960s, Newark was one of the nation’s key centers of the soul-jazz sound of the Hammond B-3 Organ. Come Sunday, October 23, the City of Newark will again fill with the sound and the spirit of the Hammond B-3 Organ at An Organ Summit Supreme. Organ legends Jimmy McGriff, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Trudy Pitts, and Gene Ludwig will be 'jammin' on the Hammond B-3 Organ at the African American Education and Cultural Resource Center, 15-19 James Street (corner of Washington Street) from 3 to 8p.m. Top musicians including tenor saxophonists David “Fathead” Newman, Houston Person, guitarists Bob DeVos and Vinnie Corrao, and drummer Don Williams join them. The Newark Department of The Newark Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Recreation/ Cultural Affairs and media sponsor WBGO Jazz 88.3FM present the event. WBGO’s Gary Walker is the host. This free concert moves forward the tradition of the four-organist jams held at Newark Symphony Hall and elsewhere in the city during the 1990s. “Each of these musicians has deep roots in Newark jazz history” explains event musical director, guitarist Bob DeVos, “And each of these musicians is still out there playing, performing, and recording. The resurgence of the organ genre has been deepening over the last ten-15 years with many young players on the scene. This is music for all ages. Producer Valerie James and Jimmy “Chops” Jones of the City, WBGO general manager Cephas Bowles, and I want to bring in both the loyal Newark fans of the organ genre and to encourage a new generation of listeners.” The City of Newark will also present an Award of Recognition to Jimmy McGriff for his contributions to Newark's cultural life. McGriff lived in Newark and owned and played at his own club, The Golden Slipper, during the early 70s. He has long been a favorite of Newark audiences. Please join us for a day of terrific music. There will be both cabaret and auditorium seating, available on a first-come basis. For more information call (973) 733-6454 and listen for news and related interviews on WBGO Jazz88.3FM this fall. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |