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Jimmy Wilkins "new Life Jazz Orchestra" Count Basie Sounds at German American Social Club Of Nevada
Courtesy of Marsha K Ross | Posted on June 27, 2017
Where
German American Social Club Of Nevada
1110 E. Lake Mead Blvd
North Las Vegas, NV
Map
When
Sun, July 2, 2017
1:00 pm
At Door
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Musicians
Jimmy Wilkins
tromboneRobert "Bob" Chmel
drumsTom Hall
saxophoneGary Anderson
woodwindsCurt Miller
tromboneMichael Evans
drumsAbout
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The German American Social Club of Nevada and Jazz Conversations, will be hosting Jimmy Wilkins “NEW LIFE JAZZ ORCHESTRA”, a “LIVING HISTORY” BIG BAND, “COUNT BASIE SOUNDS”, on Sunday July 2, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Jimmy Wilkins, who just turned 96 years-old last month, conducts this 18-piece Orchestra in a classy and polished fashion.
The entry cost for this event is $15. A $6.00 lunch will be offered.
Jimmy, younger brother of famous composer and arranger Ernie Wilkins, has a long lifetime of renowned performances including his military service shows during World War II...