CANCELLED – Citizens Jazz: Music of Jazz Great Benny Golson

CitizensJazz Nov2019
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. If you have already purchased tickets for this event, please note a refund will be issued as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.Citizens Jazz explores the brilliant compositions of an unknown giant of jazz, Benny Golson. Raised with an impeccable musical pedigree, Golson has played in the bands of the world-famous Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Earl Bost...
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Citizens Jazz: Music of Dizzy Gillespie

CitizensJazz Aug2019
Citizens Jazz pays tribute to legendary American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and singer John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie. Gillespie was a trumpet virtuoso and improviser, building on the virtuoso style of Roy Eldridge but adding layers of harmonic and rhythmic complexity previously unheard in jazz. In the 1940s, Gillespie, with Charlie Parker, became a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz. He taught and influenced many other musicians, including trumpeters Miles Davis, ...
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Citizens Jazz: The Music of Billy Strayhorn

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Citizens Jazz, led by bassist Caroline Chung, brings together some of the Bay Area’s most notable jazz musicians to play the compositions of legendary composer, musician, and vocalist Billy Strayhorn.   FEATURING: Adriana Morerro (guest) - vocals Riley Bandy - alto saxophone James Mahone - tenor saxophone Grant Levin - piano Caroline Chung - upright bass Hamir Atwal - drums   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Citizens Jazz is a collective of some of the Bay Area's best up-and-coming and vet...
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Citizens Jazz Presents: Bay Area Women in Jazz

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This all-star lineup of some of the Bay Area’s best female musicians will pay tribute to the history of jazz, from old-time blues, 1930s and ’40s tangos, choros, valse-musettes, and swing to ’50s and ’60s bebop and ending with a special, contemporary approach on traditional jazz favorites.Featuring: Kally Price - vocals Gabi Cavassa - vocals Caroline Chung - upright bass Amina Michele Scott - upright bass Jenelle Roccaforte - upright bass Gaea Schell - piano Elektra Schmidt - piano R...
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