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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday Evenings Of Philly Jazz@ Philadelphia Museum of Art
Friday Evenings Offer Philly Jazz Plus A Wide Variety Of Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia, PA. - Philly Jazz is the Friday evening theme this summer at the Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as area jazz artists perform in the Great Stair Hall during Spring. Friday evening jazz performances are presented in two sets - 5:45 pm - 6:45pm. A full cash bar and an a la carte menu of appetizers, light entrees and desserts is available with table service in the Great Stair Hall. "This winter, we are returning to a one night-a-week format, which has been highly successful for more than a decade, and moving that night from Wednesday to Friday," said Gail Harrity, Chief Operating Officer of the Museum. "We believe the popularity of evenings at the Museum will continue to grow, and as we develop plan for new programs, we hope to combine the best elements and flavor of both Wednesday and Friday evenings that will continue to enlighten and entertain our diverse audiences." The Spring's lineup of Jazz artists:
April 8, Michael Kaeshammer: Still in his mid-20s, Michael Kaeshammer has released a series of award winning, critically acclaimed recordings while developing a large, international following through his dynamic live performance. A composer of hip, well-crafted originals, Kaeshammer seamlessly melds ragtime, stride, and Jelly Morton's early jazz stylings into funk-inspired bebop, romantic ballads, and modern jazz. April 15, Bassist Gerald Veasley: Brings together Philadelphia-area musicians to interpret the legacy of one of the true innovators of jazz music-bassist, bandleader and composer Charles Mingus (1922-1979). The Electric Mingus Project-which includes Veasley on bass, Chris Farr on saxophone and EWI (electric wind instrument), Butch Reed on drums, John Swana on trumpet and EVI (electric valve instrument), and Tony Miceli on vibes-utilizes electric and acoustic instruments, sound effects, and narration of various topics using Mingus's own words. April 22, Trumpeter Jafar Barron: Is the 21st century bridge between jazz, soul, and hip-hop music. Building creatively from the foundations set forth by Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and John Coltrane, Barron has assembled his own team of players-including brother and Wynton Marsalis protege Farid Barron-bringing to life his fluid, original compositions. April 29, Vocalist Temika Moore: Calls her style of music "so-jazz," an eclectic blend of soul and contemporary jazz. This graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts proved her talent by winning numerous vocal competitions, including first place at the legendary Apollo Theater. With her debut album Moment of Truth, Moore moves from soul to smooth jazz to a sassy swing, all very effectively. May 27, Mickey Roker: Is a renowned drummer whose career includes stints with Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, and Herbie Hancock. Roker takes a break from his frequent performances at Ortlieb's Jazzhaus to present the lively jazz rhythms of his quartet. June 10, Pianist Helen Sung: Has performed or recorded with jazz masters Slide Hampton, Benny Golson, and Wayne Shorter, as well as groups Diva, the Charles Mingus Big Band, and Clark Terry's "Young Titans of Jazz" Big Band. Her debut CD, PUSH, includes imaginative arrangements of jazz standards like Thelonious Monk :Ugly Beauty," as well as original compositions that signal the arrival of a highly original artist. June 17, Saxophonist Tony Williams: A native Philadelphia and lifelong resident, alto saxophonist Tony Williams returns to the Museum with his jazz quartet. June 24, Jimmy Bruno: Has affirmed his status as one of the world's leading jazz guitarist. Bruno's trademark is brilliant technique coupled with a seemingly bottomless well of improvisational ideas.
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