Marcus Shelby Quartet: ”monk, Mingus And Miles” - Two Shows 7 & 9 at Keys Jazz Bistro

The show explores a captivating cultural moment from the 1950s and ’60s, when American pop hits were adapted into Italian and became hits in their own right. Expect fresh jazz arrangements of these iconic songs, original compositions, and inventive reinterpretations.

The Marcus Shelby Quartet will perform music from 3 of the most celebrated composers who had a major influence on modern blues and swing—Thelonius Monk, Charles Mingus, and Miles Davis. The Marcus Shelby Quartet will also perform original compositions from their “Blues in the City” suite commissioned by the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival....

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The show explores a captivating cultural moment from the 1950s and ’60s, when American pop hits were adapted into Italian and became hits in their own right. Expect fresh jazz arrangements of these iconic songs, original compositions, and inventive reinterpretations.

The Marcus Shelby Quartet will perform music from 3 of the most celebrated composers who had a major influence on modern blues and swing—Thelonius Monk, Charles Mingus, and Miles Davis. The Marcus Shelby Quartet will also perform original compositions from their “Blues in the City” suite commissioned by the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.

Marcus Anthony Shelby is a composer, bassist, bandleader, and educator who currently lives in San Francisco, California. His work focuses on the history, present, and future of African American lives social movements and music education.

We strongly recommend, arriving before 30 minutes before the show to secure your seat. First come, first served seating applies. Take advantage of Happy Hour (5pm – 6:30pm).

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