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Derek Lassiter: Jazz-Driven Poetic Soul
May 30, 2015 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$15 – $20
Derek Lassiter debuts brand new songs of personal truth and universal love for future release. Experience an inspired evening with Lassiter’s dynamic band led by Art Khu and featuring special guest vocalist Cedric Brown. Not to be missed!
Lassiter, a mainstay on the San Francisco arts scene, has received accolades for both his recordings and live performances featuring Bay Area notables such as pianist/composer Tammy Hall, producer/percussionist PC Muñoz, and composer/pianist Art Khu. Lassiter is profiled in Julian C. R. Okwu’s book “Face Forward: Young African American Men in a Critical Age.”
This event also features guest poets Marvin K. White and Cedric Brown.
Derek Lassiter – vocals
Art Khu – piano/guitar
Sam Bevan – bass
Lorca Hart – percussion
“dark soul — the kind of moody, haunting soul that is the lesser known sibling of vastly more popular approaches to the genre…”
— Todd Beemis, Indie-Music.com
“Lassiter shines… creating a perfect modern jazz feel akin to Sade.”
— Jeff Bracco, TheOwlMag.com
Learn more about Derek here
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Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.
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