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Jazz At The Macc - The Music Of Art Blakey at Music And Arts Community Center
Courtesy of Don Mopsick | Posted on October 29, 2021
When
Thu, November 18, 2021
7:00 pm
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Musicians
Paul Gavin
drumsBrandon Robertson
bass, acousticZach P. Bartholomew
pianoValerie Gillespie
saxophone, altoJames Suggs
trumpetAbout
The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective is joined by trumpeter James Suggs and saxophonist Valerie Gillespie to play the music of Art Blakey.
Master drummer Art Blakey was one of the most prolific band leaders of his time, known for his powerful drum solos, and his creation of the Jazz Messengers.
Performing is the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective. Founded in 2021, the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective brings the best of live Jazz performance to Southwest Florida. Under the artistic direction of drummer, educator, composer & arranger Paul Gavin, the Jazz Collective invites the best artists from the country to collaborate in concerts that span the entire genre of Jazz...