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| Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival Friday, December 16, 2022 7:30pm St. George Theatre  Experience the most wonderful time of the year at Universal Temple of the Arts' 34th Staten Island JAZZ Festival at the St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt Street, Staten Island, NY. On Friday, December 16, 2022, the holiday concert celebration begins at 7:30pm and will feature Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, the Andy McKee Quintet and ends with the Nat Adderley, Jr. Quartet.The festival commemorates the legacy of its founder, Sajda Musawwir Ladner, Artistic and Executive Director of Universal Temple of the Arts - her vision to bring quality, live performances to Staten Island stages began in 1988 and brought critical acclaim to the event - which has featured several NEA Jazz Masters over the years - making it the longest-running community festival in New York City. PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT | NAT ADDERLY, JR. Nat Adderley, Jr., is a renowned jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and producer. Nat is perhaps best known for his more than twenty-year tenure as music director for R&B legend Luther Vandross, during which time he wrote, arranged, and produced some of Luther's most iconic and beloved songs. He is also known for his work on the recordings of Kirk Whalum, Gloria Lynne, and Aretha Franklin. In recent years, Nat has primarily been seen performing with his jazz ensemble, as well as in the piano chair with notable jazz musicians including Vincent Herring, Regina Carter, and Jay Hoggard. Nat has appeared at jazz festivals and venues all over the world including Beijing, Singapore, Cape Town, Vienna, Tokyo, and at the INNtöne Jazzfestival in Diersbach. In 2019, Nat's band headlined the Central Jersey Jazz Festival, produced by WBGO's Sheila Anderson. More recently, Nat headlined the star-studded reopening of the Apollo Theater in Harlem. write your comments about the article :: © 2022 Jazz News :: home page |