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Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio
May 4, 2013 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$15
Global Jazz – A Musical Journey
The authenticity and musical depth that Larry Vuckovich brings to his music comes from his deep experiences with jazz masters, such as Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Don Byas, Jon Hendricks, Bobby Hutcherson, Tom Harrell, Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Charlie Haden. It also stems from his Balkan birthplace, earning him recognition as a pioneer in jazz-world music.
Larry’s jazz journey navigates through swinging bebop/post bop/hard bop; film noir jazz; Afro-Cuban Salsa/Romantic Boleros; Brazilian; Down-home blues/funk; World Music Balkan Gypsy-Roma/ Flamenco.
Larry Vuckovich – piano
Perry Thoorsell- bass
Austin Harris – drums
…a pianist whose evocative touch and poetic (but unsentimental) sensibility convey the wisdom of deep musical life experience” –Thomas Conrad, Jazztimes.com
“His playing sparkles with understated wit …. He’s telling a story …. It’s the work of a master.” Andrew Gilbert, columnist for San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, Jazz Times, Down Beat. – Andy Gilbert’s NPR/KQED The California Report
Admission: $15. Doors at 7:30pm. Show at 8:00pm.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.