Hard Bop Messengers at Trailside Event Center

If you’re in need of a musical vacation, try checking in for Live at The Last Hotel. John Covelli and the Hard Bop Messengers will be featuring their new album, Live at The Last Hotel, a jazzy getaway that takes you to a time and place where everyone is hip, and everything is happening. And it was on Jazz Week's Most Added list awhile back. Covelli uses his own musical journey and a residency at the REAL Last Hotel in downtown St. Louis as a basis for this experience. He sets his foundation on the classic bop styles of the late 50’s and early 60’s - but there’s much more here. Covelli infuses the album with influences from the many bands he's played in, including Latin, funk, chamber-classical, soul, blues and rock. Covelli knew he had something special when he assembled this group and he gives them all room to shine. Nick Savage, Chris Meschede, Luke Sailor, and Ben Shafer are, like himself, of the esteemed Webster University jazz program (where the album was recorded). Matt Krieg, originally from St Louis, puts the vocals where they need to be to tell Covelli’s lyrical tale The result will have you tapping your toes and bobbing your head along with every tune. See more about them at https://hardbopmessengers.com/...

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If you’re in need of a musical vacation, try checking in for Live at The Last Hotel. John Covelli and the Hard Bop Messengers will be featuring their new album, Live at The Last Hotel, a jazzy getaway that takes you to a time and place where everyone is hip, and everything is happening. And it was on Jazz Week's Most Added list awhile back. Covelli uses his own musical journey and a residency at the REAL Last Hotel in downtown St. Louis as a basis for this experience. He sets his foundation on the classic bop styles of the late 50’s and early 60’s - but there’s much more here. Covelli infuses the album with influences from the many bands he's played in, including Latin, funk, chamber-classical, soul, blues and rock. Covelli knew he had something special when he assembled this group and he gives them all room to shine. Nick Savage, Chris Meschede, Luke Sailor, and Ben Shafer are, like himself, of the esteemed Webster University jazz program (where the album was recorded). Matt Krieg, originally from St Louis, puts the vocals where they need to be to tell Covelli’s lyrical tale The result will have you tapping your toes and bobbing your head along with every tune. See more about them at https://hardbopmessengers.com/
The ever-popular CIJS House Band under the leadership of Larry Harms kicks off the evening, featuring outstanding jazz musicians from the area. They present a variety of jazz standards and other popular arrangements. Always a delight!
Date- August 21 (3rd Sunday)
Time- 6 PM House Band, 7:15-8:30 PM Guest Group
Location- Trailside Event Center, second floor of Trefzger’s Bakery, 4416 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights.
Cost- Members $8.00, Non-members $12.00, students free.
Beverages are available for purchase.
Food may be brought in, no drinks.
For more information on memberships, schedules, archived concerts etc. visit http://www.cijs.org./.

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