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Berklee Salutes Scullers at Scullers Jazz Club
Courtesy of Berklee Media Relations | Posted on March 4, 2015
Where
Scullers Jazz Club
400 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA
Map
617-562-4111
When
Thu, March 19, 2015
8:00 pm
Save the date
Musicians
Bill Banfield
guitarTia Fuller
saxophoneGeorge Russell, Jr
pianoJohn Lockwood
bassYoron Israel
drumsGabrielle Goodman
vocalsDonna McElroy
vocalsAbout
Berklee will present famed jazz promoter Fred Taylor with the college's first ever George Wein Impresario Award on Wednesday, March 11, at Scullers Jazz Club. Named after Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein, the award recognizes individuals who bring music to life through their dedication to discovering, mentoring, presenting, and promoting creative musicians and their music.
The concert, titled Berklee Salutes Scullers, is produced by composer, guitarist and Berklee professor Bill Banfield, and includes performances from fellow faculty members Tia Fuller, George Russell Jr., John Lockwood, Yoron Israel, Maggie Scott, Gabrielle Goodman, Donna McElroy, and other special guests. Grammy-winning jazz critic Bob Blumenthal will tell Taylor's story as part of the evening's performance. The concert will be hosted by Berklee provost Larry Simpson. ...