Captain Black Big Band at Chris' Jazz Cafe

“The prolific pianist Orrin Evans has long been an integral part of the Philly jazz scene, as both a catalyst within the city and an ambassador to the greater jazz consciousness. His Captain Black Big Band, with its mix of hometown heroes and higher profile New York players, embodies that duality. But with clubs closing and mentors passing away, can the City of Brotherly Love keep its favorite son?” - Jazz Times Magazine

Well... no one knows the answer to that question but Orrin Evans and his Captain Black Big Band will be returning to Chris's Jazz Cafe... where it all started back in 2009. The band will be performing every Tuesday in the month of November. CBBB is going into the studio 11/4 & 11/5 to record their much anticipated sophomore release. ...

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“The prolific pianist Orrin Evans has long been an integral part of the Philly jazz scene, as both a catalyst within the city and an ambassador to the greater jazz consciousness. His Captain Black Big Band, with its mix of hometown heroes and higher profile New York players, embodies that duality. But with clubs closing and mentors passing away, can the City of Brotherly Love keep its favorite son?” - Jazz Times Magazine

Well... no one knows the answer to that question but Orrin Evans and his Captain Black Big Band will be returning to Chris's Jazz Cafe... where it all started back in 2009. The band will be performing every Tuesday in the month of November. CBBB is going into the studio 11/4 & 11/5 to record their much anticipated sophomore release.

It's not too late to make a pledge to support this new recording. Go to http://www.unitedstatesartists.org/project/captain_black_big_band and pledge your support. If the band doesn't raise the full $10,000 - the will not get a dime!!!

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