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Wolff & Clark Expedition at Jazz Standard
Courtesy of Hart Hooton | Posted on January 20, 2012
Where
Jazz Standard
116 East 27th Street
New York, NY
Map
212-576-2232
When
Wed, January 25, 2012
7:30, 9:30
At Door
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Musicians
Michael Wolff
pianoMike Clark
drumsLenny Pickett
saxophone, tenorJames Genus
bassSteve Wilson
saxophone, altoAbout
The Wolff & Clark Expedition is a true all–star aggregation whose collective personnel bring more than a century of creative music experience to the bandstand. Pianist Michael Wolff logged fourteen years on the road with Cal Tjader, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, five years as singer Nancy Wilson’s musical director, and another five as the bandleader on “The Arsenio Hall Show” (1989–1994). Michael’s extensive discography including his latest CD Joe’s Strut – dedicated to the late Joe Zawinul – and featuring saxophonist Steve Wilson, another member of the Expedition. Drummer Mike Clark is best known for his tenure in Herbie Hancock’s legendary jazz-funk ensemble Headhunters; his latest CD as a leader, Carnival Of Soul (2010), features guest appearances by guitarist Rez Abbasi, drummer Lenny White, and soul/blues singer Delbert McClinton. At Jazz Standard, Wolff, Clark, and Company will explore songs by Joe Zawinul and Horace Silver, the O’Jays and the Beatles – sign up now to join the Expedition!...