Benny Green Quartet at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Berkeley native Benny Green is renowned for small group interpretations of classic compositions by the likes of Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Erroll Garner and George Gershwin. On this outing he tackles what might be considered the Holy Grail for any jazz pianist; the unmistakable artistry of Thelonious Monk. “Monk’s Dream: 50 Years Fresh” sees him breathing new life into compositions that need no introduction and yet still bend the ear with the same fascination as the day they were written. Driven by his heavy hitting quartet, Donald Harrison (alto saxophone), Peter Washington (bass) and Kenny Washington (drums), Green’s music swings with serious chops and impeccable taste....

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Berkeley native Benny Green is renowned for small group interpretations of classic compositions by the likes of Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Erroll Garner and George Gershwin. On this outing he tackles what might be considered the Holy Grail for any jazz pianist; the unmistakable artistry of Thelonious Monk. “Monk’s Dream: 50 Years Fresh” sees him breathing new life into compositions that need no introduction and yet still bend the ear with the same fascination as the day they were written. Driven by his heavy hitting quartet, Donald Harrison (alto saxophone), Peter Washington (bass) and Kenny Washington (drums), Green’s music swings with serious chops and impeccable taste.

More information: http://www.kuumbwajazz.org

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