Joanne Brackeen Duo @ 7:30 at Mezzrow Jazz Club

The highest award that the U. S. gives to jazz musicians is the title of NEA Jazz Master, and NEA Jazz Master Joanne Brackeen is one of jazz' most prized possessions!

Joanne became the first (and only) female member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in 1969 after having already played, studied, and worked in jazz for a decade. She has since gone on to influence scores of players and move audiences the world over.

In addition to her tenure with the Jazz Messengers (1969–72), she performed extensively with Joe Henderson (1972–75) and Stan Getz (1975–77) before leading her own trio and quartet. Her trios featured such noted players as Clint Houston, Eddie Gomez, John Patitucci, Jack DeJohnette,Cecil McBee, and Billy Hart....

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The highest award that the U. S. gives to jazz musicians is the title of NEA Jazz Master, and NEA Jazz Master Joanne Brackeen is one of jazz' most prized possessions!

Joanne became the first (and only) female member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in 1969 after having already played, studied, and worked in jazz for a decade. She has since gone on to influence scores of players and move audiences the world over.

In addition to her tenure with the Jazz Messengers (1969–72), she performed extensively with Joe Henderson (1972–75) and Stan Getz (1975–77) before leading her own trio and quartet. Her trios featured such noted players as Clint Houston, Eddie Gomez, John Patitucci, Jack DeJohnette,Cecil McBee, and Billy Hart.

Ms. Brackeen established herself as a cutting edge pianist and composer through her appearances around the world. She has written over 350 compositions and appears on nearly 100 records. Her solo performances also cemented her reputation as one of the most innovative and dynamic of pianists; along with Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, and McCoy Tyner. Joanne has been declared her one of the greatest living pianists, hands down, no footprints!

Her most recent concerts at the Newport Jazz Festival, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and The Kennedy Center were all standing room only and voted favorite performances.

Bring some friends that you love and have your own private party with us!

https://youtu.be/eYujZRnPXe0

You are in for a treat, but YOU MUST secure your (first class) MUSIC ROOM SEAT. This is as close as you can get to having this duo play in your living room.

The (coach class) LISTENING ROOM (only 25 seats available) can sometimes be a "chat room," you will get to hear, but you'll miss seeing these two as they instantaneously improvise and inspire each other. But hey, if it is sold-out, then something is better than nothing.

Don't get stuck "behind the curtain!" Buy your MUSIC ROOM tickets NOW and enjoy the MOSTLY ACOUSTIC splendor of Mezzrow; up close and personal.

SETS at 7:30 pm (arrive by 7:15 for best spots) & 9:00 pm (arrive by 8:45 for best spots)

SEATS: $25 guaranteed reserve Music Room seat, There are also $25 walk-in back room seats, (no reservations.)

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