JAZZ AT THE MERC: Jacques Lesure Quartet at The Merc

Sherry Williams hosts "Jazz At The Merc"!

Each Thursday (and special performance dates throughout the year), you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc". The Mercantile is one of Temecula's original buildings and has been beautifully restored. We wanted to take advantage of this venue and bring you straight ahead jazz every Thursday evening in this acoustically inspired space.

Currently a resident of Los Angeles, California Jacques Lesure is originally from Detroit, Michigan. He is a WJ3 Records artist. This label is owned by prominent drummer, Willie Jones III. He is label mates with artists such as Eric Reed and Warren Wolf.. In his 30-year career, he has played and recorded with many notable musicians across various genres. He has performed in the nation's top jazz venues and major festivals....

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Sherry Williams hosts "Jazz At The Merc"!

Each Thursday (and special performance dates throughout the year), you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc". The Mercantile is one of Temecula's original buildings and has been beautifully restored. We wanted to take advantage of this venue and bring you straight ahead jazz every Thursday evening in this acoustically inspired space.

Currently a resident of Los Angeles, California Jacques Lesure is originally from Detroit, Michigan. He is a WJ3 Records artist. This label is owned by prominent drummer, Willie Jones III. He is label mates with artists such as Eric Reed and Warren Wolf.. In his 30-year career, he has played and recorded with many notable musicians across various genres. He has performed in the nation's top jazz venues and major festivals.


Jacques is also very active in the community and mentors many of today’s up and coming musicians. He is an author, motivational speaker and radio/podcast host. He has been featured in numerous national publications and is the recipient of countless awards. He is the Musical Director for the Living Legends Foundation and president of the African-American Jazz Caucus. Jacques is a national adjudicator, judging student competitions across the nation and he is an Artist/ Teacher for the Thelonious Monk Institute, Los Angeles Bureau of Culutural Affairs and The Dolo Coker Jazz Foundation.

http://jacqueslesure.com/

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