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Valentine's Day Jazz Show at Melanie's
Courtesy of Jerald Miller | Posted on January 11, 2016
When
Sun, February 14, 2016
4:00 pm
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Musicians
Joe Farnsworth
drumsGerry Gibbs
drumsLauren Henderson
vocalsMike DiRubbo
saxophone, altoEssiet Essiet
bassAlex Collins
pianoAbout
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.....