Valentine's Day Jazz Show at Melanie's

Valentine's Day Jazz Show

Hosted by WBGO's: Rob Crocker

An incredible evening of live Jazz performances by a star studded cast, in an intimate setting fit for an evening of love with that special someone over great food, drink, and specialty craft cocktails. (3) award winning acts performing (2) one hour sets of music each, let you design a night to remember.

Joe Farsworth Trio feat Mike Dirubbo on Saxophone (4:00pm - 5:00pm & 5:30pm - 6:30pm)

Joe Farnsworth is now known as one of the most recorded drummers on the scene, with over 70 cd's behind him, for musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Cedar Walton, Pharoah Sanders, Eric Alexander and Benny Golson. His first recording as a leader, "Beautiful Friendship" (Crisscross Records) featured pianist Cedar Walton and trumpeteer Eddie Henderson while his second, "It's Prime Time" (88 Records) included special guest artists Ron Carter, Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson and Harold Mabern, Jr.....

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Valentine's Day Jazz Show

Hosted by WBGO's: Rob Crocker

An incredible evening of live Jazz performances by a star studded cast, in an intimate setting fit for an evening of love with that special someone over great food, drink, and specialty craft cocktails. (3) award winning acts performing (2) one hour sets of music each, let you design a night to remember.

Joe Farsworth Trio feat Mike Dirubbo on Saxophone (4:00pm - 5:00pm & 5:30pm - 6:30pm)

Joe Farnsworth is now known as one of the most recorded drummers on the scene, with over 70 cd's behind him, for musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Cedar Walton, Pharoah Sanders, Eric Alexander and Benny Golson. His first recording as a leader, "Beautiful Friendship" (Crisscross Records) featured pianist Cedar Walton and trumpeteer Eddie Henderson while his second, "It's Prime Time" (88 Records) included special guest artists Ron Carter, Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson and Harold Mabern, Jr..

For more info on Joe Farnsworth visit: http://joefarnsworthjazz.com/joefweb/

Gerry S. Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio feat Essiet Essiet on Bass & Alex Collins on Piano (7:00pm - 8:00pm & 8:30pm - 9:30pm)

In 2014 and 2015, all three trio recordings topped the national JazzWeek® radio charts, spending 15 weeks between the three CD’s at the #1 spot. The first one, Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio, received a GRAMMY Nomination in 2014.

For more info on Gerry Gibbs visit: http://gerrygibbsmusic.com/

Lauren Henderson (10:00pm - 11:00pm & 11:30pm - 12:30am)

Lauren Henderson is a jazz and Latin jazz vocalist and composer from Massachusetts. Henderson's Caribbean and Latin Heritage are central themes in her original music and performance. Henderson's eclectic vocal influences spread across genres. Her Afro-Latin influence aids her in producing a distinct yet versatile sound. Lauren's diverse musical background is rooted in jazz and has been influenced by artists like Shirley Horn, Nancy Wilson, Anita O’Day, Chris Connor, Julie London, Sarah Vaughan, Astrud Gilberto, Omara Portuondo, and many others.

For more info on Lauren Henderson visit: http://www.laurenhendersonmusic.com/

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