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| Flushing Town Hall Presents A Gathering of the Masters – the First Time Six NEA Jazz Masters Take the Stage at the Venue – on November 8 Candido Camero. Paquito D'Rivera. Barry Harris. Jimmy Owens. Jimmy Cobb. Reggie Workman. Six NEA Jazz Masters, the nation's highest honor for living jazz musicians, who will perform together when Flushing Town Hall presents "A Gathering of the Masters" on Friday, November 8. "We are excited that this fall we continue our tradition of bringing the finest of jazz to our stage, and while we always are overjoyed when NEA Jazz Masters present with us, this November's event will surely be one of the grandest, the first time that Flushing Town Hall has ever presented six Masters together, " said Ellen Kodadek, Executive and Artistic Director at Flushing Town Hall. With Candido Camero (2008 NEA Jazz Master) on congas, Paquito D'Rivera (2005 NEA Jazz Master) on saxophone, Barry Harris (1989 NEA Jazz Master ) on piano, Jimmy Owens (2012 NEA Jazz Master) on trumpet, Jimmy Cobb (2009 NEA Jazz Master ) on drums, and Reggie Workman (2020 NEA Jazz Master) on bass, this concert will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, showcasing the love and friendship among artists who have devoted all of their lives to performing and teaching jazz. "I am Honored to be invited to share the stage with all of the other Great NEA Jazz Masters to create some unforgettable musical moments in a classic once in a lifetime concert at Flushing Town Hall, " said Reggie Workman. Flushing Town Hall is accessible by car, bus, train and foot—located a short distance from the 7 train—at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing, Queens. Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available. Once again, Flushing Town Hall is opening its doors to teenagers—for free. Under the "Teen Access Program, " all 13- to 19-year-old teens (whether a member or not) will be welcomed to attend any performance for free. The program is designed to appeal to students and help foster a greater love for arts and culture. About Flushing Town Hall Flushing Town Hall (FTH), a Smithsonian affiliate, presents multi-disciplinary global arts that engage and educate the global communities of Queens and New York City, in order to foster mutual appreciation. As advocates of arts equity since 1979, we support local, immigrant, national, and international artists, developing partnerships and collaborations that enhance our efforts. As a member of New York City's Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), we serve to restore, manage and program the historic 1862 landmark on behalf of the City of New York. FTH celebrates the history of Queens as the home of Jazz, by presenting the finest in Jazz performance. We are committed to arts education and hands-on learning, for the arts-curious, arts enthusiasts, and professional artists. We serve one of the most diverse communities in the world, and strive to uphold the legacy of inclusiveness that has defined our community since the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657. write your comments about the article :: © 2019 Jazz News :: home page |