SPRING JAZZ AT THE KENNEDY CENTER in the KC Jazz Club
7:30 & 9:30 p.m. in the Terrace Gallery, Tickets $25
GUINGA
One of Brazil's most illustrious guitarists, the Latin Grammy® nominee
"synthesizes numerous sources, including impressionistic music, opera,
old popular songs, and jazz, yet he distills an intoxicating brew all
his own" (Brazzil Magazine) in his debut American tour with his
ensemble.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calend...nt&event=MFJDB
Apr. 28
LORRAINE FEATHER AND SHELLY BERG
Vocalist and songwriter Lorraine Feather,"a true original" (JazzTimes)
teams with Shelly Berg in a salute to 1940s cabaret.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calend...nt&event=MFJCM
Apr. 29
BRUCE BARTH, ERIC REED, & JESSICA WILLIAMS--JAZZ PIANO SUMMIT I
The first of two unique concerts featuring individual performances by
three gifted pianists. Bruce Barth is "one of the best in town" (The
Village Voice), Eric Reed is "first-class" (JazzTimes), and Jessica
Williams is a "vibrant force" (Rolling Stone).
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calend...nt&event=MFJCW
May 5
CARLA COOK AND THE TERELL STAFFORD QUARTET
"Dizzy and Sarah"
Grammy®-nominated vocalist Carla Cook is "a straight-ahead jazz diva"
(JazzTimes) and Terell Stafford is a trumpeter "full of crackling
energy" (All About Jazz). Together they perform music made famous by jazz
legends Sarah Vaughan and Dizzy Gillespie.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calend...nt&event=MFJCX
May 6 & 7
NEW CD EXCLUSIVE-Dr. Billy Taylor Bids Farewell with Taylor Made
Dr. Billy Taylor, the Kennedy Center's Artistic Advisor for Jazz, made
his final concert appearance on March 31. To commemorate his
retirement, Kennedy Center Jazz has released this new recording of music composed by Dr. Taylor in live performances by the Billy Taylor Trio, with
special guests including Arturo Sandoval, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terence
Blanchard, and Russell Malone.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/giftsh...em_sku=1009418
The CD is available exclusively from the Kennedy Center Gift Shops.
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