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Wed, Jan 24 - 7:00 pm
PHIL RANELIN - ONE FOR JOHNSON
A celebration of Indy native and world renowned trombone innovator JJ Johnson. Phil, another top tier jazz trombonist from Indy returns to pay homage to his mentor in the one night only tribute.
Phil will be joined by Rob Dixon on tenor sax, Kevin Anker on keys, and Kenny Phelps on drums. |
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Fri, Jan 26 - 7:30 & 9:30 pm
THE BAD PLUS
Since its outset, iconic trio The Bad Plus has dared to be different, challenging all preconceived notions of jazz. Through a provocative style of arrangements and compositions they call “avant-garde populism”, their unique blend of influences, ranging from experimental jazz, indie rock, pop, and classical music has earned this “audacious, rule-breaking jazz trio” (Billboard) a reputation as one of the most universally well-respected bands in jazz today. |
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Sat, Jan 27 - 8:00 pm
DUKE TUMATOE AND THE POWER TRIO
Chicago-born Duke Tumatoe is a musician/showman who has retained a firm career by fusing gritty R&B, rock, blues, and funk injected with equal parts humor and gut-level sincerity. Throughout his illustrious career, Tumatoe opened for several legendary figures in blues and rock, including Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, George Thorogood, Fabulous Thunderbirds, and John Fogerty. |
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Sun, Jan 28 - 7:00 & 9:00 pm
JASON MARSALIS 21ST CENTURY TRAD BAND
Jason is well known for his prodigal drumming. Working with his father’s group, as well as the great pianist Marcus Roberts, he has fine-tuned his playing in two of the most demanding trio settings in modern jazz. However, with the release of 2013’s “In A World of Mallets”, and his recognition as the 2013 rising star winner in the Downbeat Magazine annual critics poll, listeners are now recognizing Jason for his unique sound on the vibraphones. |
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Tue, Jan 30 - 6:00 pm
UNCLE DAN'S MOVIE NIGHT w/ DAN WAKEFIELD, SOPHIE FAUGHT AND STEVE ALEE
New York in the Fifties, the documentary film based on Dan Wakefield’s memoir will be shown. The film features Joan Didion, James Baldwin, Gay Talese, David Amram, William F. Buckley, Norman Mailer. Steve Allee, the jazz pianist/composer who wrote the music for the film, will be there in person to play songs from the ‘fifties', along with star saxophonist Sophie Faught. |
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Wed, Jan 31 - 7:00 & 9:30 pm
SIMON PHILLIPS & PROTOCOL
Simon Phillips is by far one of the world's most renowned and respected drummers, whose style not only reflects his technical gift but also his distinct musical sensibility. Whether it is Rock, Fusion or Jazz, Simon applies the same precision and intensity to his drumming, which is never lacking in emotion and feel. |
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