The Tiptons Sax Quartet And Drums at Arcata Playhouse

The Tiptons Sax Quartet -- veteran performers Amy Denio (Kultur Shock, Tone Dogs), Jessica Lurie (Zion80, Living Daylights), Sue Orfield (Ellen Whyte, Sue Orfield Show) and Tina Richerson (Circus Amok, Erin McKeown) -- are true genre-busters, performing hard-driving and wide-ranging international jazz, groove and soul, original material that goes from micro-big band, gospel and Balkan folk to classic jazz and nocturnal funk. Originally known as the Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet, the group has drawn critical praise and tremendous audience response on both sides of the Atlantic, with successful tours across Europe and in the United States for over 20 years...

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The Tiptons Sax Quartet -- veteran performers Amy Denio (Kultur Shock, Tone Dogs), Jessica Lurie (Zion80, Living Daylights), Sue Orfield (Ellen Whyte, Sue Orfield Show) and Tina Richerson (Circus Amok, Erin McKeown) -- are true genre-busters, performing hard-driving and wide-ranging international jazz, groove and soul, original material that goes from micro-big band, gospel and Balkan folk to classic jazz and nocturnal funk. Originally known as the Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet, the group has drawn critical praise and tremendous audience response on both sides of the Atlantic, with successful tours across Europe and in the United States for over 20 years. They are supported in the US by dynamic and versatile drummer Tarik Abouzied, who will be tearing it up on their March tour.

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