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Ruth Davies' Blues Night with special guest Keb' Mo' at Stanford Jazz Festival
Courtesy of Stanford Jazz Workshop | Posted on June 21, 2010
Where
When
Sun, July 25, 2010
7:30P.M.
At Door
Save the date
Musicians
Ruth Davies
bass, acousticKeb' Mo'
guitarCharles McNeal
saxophone, altoDanny Caron
guitarBennett Paster
pianoLeon "Ndugu" Chancler
drumsAbout
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. ...