Marshall Hawkins Seahawk Mojo: Jazz On Twelve at The 12th Floor Lounge @ Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Doors to “Jazz At The 12th Floor Lounge” will open at 1pm. No reservations are necessary and the event is free.

In the late 60s, Marshall joined the Miles Davis quintet (with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and Tony Williams) and toured throughout the United States.

In 1971, Marshall organized the Marshall Hawkins Quintet and played in the Washington D.C. area until the late 70s.

Eddie Jefferson (the innovator of “vocalese”) invited Marshall to come to California to be his bassist.

In 1986, he founded the Jazz program at the Idyllwild Arts Academy, which has earned top honors in the prestigious Berklee School of Music High School Jazz Festival. ...

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Doors to “Jazz At The 12th Floor Lounge” will open at 1pm. No reservations are necessary and the event is free.

In the late 60s, Marshall joined the Miles Davis quintet (with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and Tony Williams) and toured throughout the United States.

In 1971, Marshall organized the Marshall Hawkins Quintet and played in the Washington D.C. area until the late 70s.

Eddie Jefferson (the innovator of “vocalese”) invited Marshall to come to California to be his bassist.

In 1986, he founded the Jazz program at the Idyllwild Arts Academy, which has earned top honors in the prestigious Berklee School of Music High School Jazz Festival.

In 1994, Marshall co-founded the enormously successful Jazz in the Pines Festival and served as its Music Director for over 20 years.

In 2002, he organized the Seahawk Modern Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) and brings unforgettable Jazz and educational programs to elementary and secondary schools.

Presented by Larry Holloway on bass, Andy Fraga on drums, with host Paul MacKey on vocals.

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