Azar Lawrence Quartet - Azar Lawrence, ten & sop saxes; Alphonse Mouzon, drums; Theo Saunders, piano & Henry the "Skipper" Frankin, bass at The Mint

Back recently from a month long European and East Coast Tour; making a hometown appearance Azar will be joined by his All-Star (go to) West Coast Rhythm Section; Alphonse Mouzon, (Weather Report); Henry Franklin, (Hugh Masekala) & Theo Saunders, (Freddy Hubbard); of which all have produced their own recordings; and performed and recorded with major artists of all genres and with distinctlon jazz.

AZAR LAWRENCE

One of the most powerful and distinctive of all post' Coltrane tenorists, Azar Lawrence has been a sometimes quiet force in music for over three decades. Born in 1952 in Los Angeles by the age of 21 he had worked with Ike & Tina Turner, War, and Charles Wright's Watts 103rd Street Band ('Express Yourself'). At an early age, Azar Lawrence left his mark on Jazz. Hired by drummer Elvin Jones when he was just 19, the prodigious young saxophonist would be tapped soon after by McCoy Tyner to fill the large shoes of collaborator John Coltrane....

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Back recently from a month long European and East Coast Tour; making a hometown appearance Azar will be joined by his All-Star (go to) West Coast Rhythm Section; Alphonse Mouzon, (Weather Report); Henry Franklin, (Hugh Masekala) & Theo Saunders, (Freddy Hubbard); of which all have produced their own recordings; and performed and recorded with major artists of all genres and with distinctlon jazz.

AZAR LAWRENCE

One of the most powerful and distinctive of all post' Coltrane tenorists, Azar Lawrence has been a sometimes quiet force in music for over three decades. Born in 1952 in Los Angeles by the age of 21 he had worked with Ike & Tina Turner, War, and Charles Wright's Watts 103rd Street Band ('Express Yourself'). At an early age, Azar Lawrence left his mark on Jazz. Hired by drummer Elvin Jones when he was just 19, the prodigious young saxophonist would be tapped soon after by McCoy Tyner to fill the large shoes of collaborator John Coltrane.

Lawrence's distinctive sound embodies a deep spirituality, which can be heard on Tyner's "Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit", and his own numerous recordings on Prestige.

His current Oeuvre doesn't miss a beat, with frequent New York and Los Angeles shows that sparkle with virtuosity, and vivid ideas and textures. To the discerning listener, Lawrence's depth can only be attributed to one who has 'been there'. And 'there' he most definitely was.

His latest production Azar Lawrence - The Seeker was recorded live at the Jazz Standard, New York, NY. The Seeker made it to Grammy nomination consideration; and next up!; Azar Lawrence's soon to be released new CD; Elementals promises to be another 'red hot' presentation submitted by the ever burning! saxist guru'..

Press: nytimes.com/2014/12/07/arts/music/revisiting-1964-coltrane.html?_r=0

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Show: 10:00pm
Doors: 9:30p
Tickets $12.00 (advance) $17.00 (door)

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