Joanne Brackeen Duo With Lonnie Plaxico at Mezzrow Jazz Club

Just returning from headlining a weekend at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., NEA Jazz Master Joanne Brackeen invites you to join us FRIDAY, May 31st and SATURDAY, June 1st at Mezzrow as Joanne reunites with fellow (she's the first and ONLY female member of) Art Blakey Jazz Messengers alum Lonnie Plaxico (Saturday).

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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Just returning from headlining a weekend at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., NEA Jazz Master Joanne Brackeen invites you to join us FRIDAY, May 31st and SATURDAY, June 1st at Mezzrow as Joanne reunites with fellow (she's the first and ONLY female member of) Art Blakey Jazz Messengers alum Lonnie Plaxico (Saturday).

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 one of the greatest living pianists, hands down, no footprints!

We encourage you to buy your tickets online and in advance!

As you know, 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!

If you've been to Mezzrow, you know the (coach class) LISTENING ROOM (only 25 seats available) can sometimes be a "chat room," you will get to hear the music, but you'll miss seeing these two as they instantaneously improvise and inspire each other. But 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.

Those in the know are aware that at the core of jazz lies the intimate connection between musician and listener, and Mezzrow's Music Room embodies that rule. It is the modern day version of The legendary Bradley's Jazz Club.

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

SEATS: $25 guaranteed reserve music room seat (only 40 available), inquire within for walk-in back room ( no reservations. only 25 available)

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