Out Of Time, Harvard University’s Jazz Combo Initiative Performs Free Concerts April 13 And 14 at Jill Rhone Park

The performances are presented by Cambridge Arts, the Central Square Business Improvement District; and the Dexter Gordon Centennial Project in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month and the 100th birth-year and centennial anniversary of the life and legacy of tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and Academy Award nominated actor Dexter Gordon. The performances also aim to help activate Cambridge businesses.
Out of Time is rooted in the swing and blues traditions, but also explores post-bop and modern funk, plus some original arrangements and compositions. Out of Time band director, jazz saxophonist Don Braden, will sit in with the band to celebrate the great Dexter Gordon....

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The performances are presented by Cambridge Arts, the Central Square Business Improvement District; and the Dexter Gordon Centennial Project in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month and the 100th birth-year and centennial anniversary of the life and legacy of tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and Academy Award nominated actor Dexter Gordon. The performances also aim to help activate Cambridge businesses.
Out of Time is rooted in the swing and blues traditions, but also explores post-bop and modern funk, plus some original arrangements and compositions. Out of Time band director, jazz saxophonist Don Braden, will sit in with the band to celebrate the great Dexter Gordon.
Rain date, April 20th
The performers for both days are Don Braden (director, tenor sax and flute) special guest for Dexter Gordon Tribute; Marc Courtemanche (bass); Caleb Fried (trumpet); Will Kissinger (piano); Jack Meyer (drums); and Robert Wachen (alto sax). On April 13, Mai Nguyen (flute/vocals) and Nico Vallenas (tenor sax) will also join the band. On April 14, Jamin Liu (alto sax) will perform with the band.

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