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| Great Guitar Month at the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe May is Great Guitar Month at the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe, Washington, DC. Award-winning guitarist, arranger, and composer Anthony Wilson will perform here on Friday, May 12th. Since winning the 1995 Thelonious Monk International Composers' Competition, Wilson has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including the coveted Downbeat 5-stars for his CD Adult Themes, and nominations for Grammy and Jazz Journalist Association awards. Recording and touring the world with Diana Krall since he joined her in 2001 for her Grammy-winning CD/DVD Live In Paris (Verve Records), Wilson has also been tapped for stage and studio work with such luminaries as Al Jarreau, Aaron Neville, Chris Botti, Madeleine Peyroux, as well as his father, world-renowned bandleader and composer Gerald Wilson. Joining Anthony on the date will be B-3 organist Greg Hatza and drummer Marty Morrison. Next Friday, May 19th, vibraphonist and drummer Chuck Redd presents a tribute to the late legendary guitarist Barney Kessel and celebrates the release of his CD "Remembering Barney" with whom he collaborated for many years during his tenure with the "Great Guitarists" Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, and Charlie Byrd. Chuck's special guests for this evening will be guitar master Gene Bertoncini and pianist Robert Redd, both of whom are featured on Chuck's new CD. Wrapping up the month will be another CD release event with guitarists Steve Abshire and Vince Lewis. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |