Ruth Davies' Blues Night with special guest Keb' Mo' at Stanford Jazz Festival

Bassist Ruth Davies knows the blues. In addition to her superb jazz playing, she has paid her blues dues with legends like John Lee Hooker, Charles Brown, Van Morrison and many more. Her annual Blues Night with drummer Ndugu Chancler is a perennial favorite. Special guest Keb’ Mo’s virtuosic guitar chops and intimate, candid vocal style have the “unique ability of being able to turn a classic musical styling…and make it sound new” (Phoenix New Times). Traditional delta blues are the heart of Keb’ Mo’s music, but he mixes in influences from gospel, soul, country and jazz to create a compelling personal sound that has won him three Grammy awards. ...

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Bassist Ruth Davies knows the blues. In addition to her superb jazz playing, she has paid her blues dues with legends like John Lee Hooker, Charles Brown, Van Morrison and many more. Her annual Blues Night with drummer Ndugu Chancler is a perennial favorite. Special guest Keb’ Mo’s virtuosic guitar chops and intimate, candid vocal style have the “unique ability of being able to turn a classic musical styling…and make it sound new” (Phoenix New Times). Traditional delta blues are the heart of Keb’ Mo’s music, but he mixes in influences from gospel, soul, country and jazz to create a compelling personal sound that has won him three Grammy awards.

For more information on this event or to purchase tickets please visit http://www.stanfordjazz.org/jazzfestival/07_25.html or call (650) 725-ARTS [2787]

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