Olympia Jazz Tentette at Rhythm And Rye

Olympia Jazz Tentette
A Tribute to Charles Mingus
Monday, April 21, 8 - 10 pm at
Rhythm and Rye (Formerly the Royal)

Bassist Charles Mingus was one of the greatest jazz composers of the 20th century. A true original, his music encompasses the whole history of jazz, from Dixieland polyphony to avant-garde “free jazz,” yet his songs always sound uniquely “Mingus.” His music is some of the most challenging ever written and requires the utmost virtuosity from the performers. ...

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Olympia Jazz Tentette
A Tribute to Charles Mingus
Monday, April 21, 8 - 10 pm at
Rhythm and Rye (Formerly the Royal)

Bassist Charles Mingus was one of the greatest jazz composers of the 20th century. A true original, his music encompasses the whole history of jazz, from Dixieland polyphony to avant-garde “free jazz,” yet his songs always sound uniquely “Mingus.” His music is some of the most challenging ever written and requires the utmost virtuosity from the performers.
In addition to classic songs like “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” and “Better Git Hit In Your Soul” the Tentette will be presenting some lesser-known gems from the huge output of music that Mingus wrote, tunes like “Hora Decubitus” and “Song With Orange.”
Joining the Tentette will be special guest, poet Charles Adler and also the wonderful trumpeter, Barry Caldwell. Also, Daven Tillinghast will vocalize on several of Mingus more well-known compositions.
So please join us as we celebrate some of the music of this great composer and bassist, Charles Mingus, on the eve of the anniversary of his birthday.

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