Artists Dave Fox (piano), Neill Clegg (saxophone, clarinet and flute) and Matt Kendrick (double bass) will be joined by guest vocalists, who cover The Great American Songbook and jazz classics including swing...and modal classics from the late '50s to early '60s, as well as Brazilian jazz from the early '60s. No cover charge!
About the Artists:
Glen Wilson and Rory Stuart | Diane Tuffin
Glen Wilson. Glen has been a professional jazz saxophonist for 50 years. The All Music Guide called him "an unsung hero in modern jazz". After completing his undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University in 1977, Glenn moved to New York City, where he worked and recorded with The Buddy Rich Band, Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, Tito Puente, Machito, Bill Kirchner Nonet, Bob Belden Ensemble, and scores of other jazz and latin-jazz groups. Read More...
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Artists Dave Fox (piano), Neill Clegg (saxophone, clarinet and flute) and Matt Kendrick (double bass) will be joined by guest vocalists, who cover The Great American Songbook and jazz classics including swing...and modal classics from the late '50s to early '60s, as well as Brazilian jazz from the early '60s. No cover charge!
About the Artists:
Glen Wilson and Rory Stuart | Diane Tuffin
Glen Wilson. Glen has been a professional jazz saxophonist for 50 years. The All Music Guide called him "an unsung hero in modern jazz". After completing his undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University in 1977, Glenn moved to New York City, where he worked and recorded with The Buddy Rich Band, Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, Tito Puente, Machito, Bill Kirchner Nonet, Bob Belden Ensemble, and scores of other jazz and latin-jazz groups. Read More
Rory Stuart. Rory Stuart is a critically acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer based in New York As a leader, he has CDs that have received 4 stars in Downbeat, and been voted 10 best of the year in Coda and Cadence. He has performed around the world, including Switzerland, South Korea, Sweden, Argentina, Singapore, Canada, Greece, India, Brazil, Italy, Bahamas, Israel, Chile, Austria, Iceland, Columbia, Czech Republic, Spain, Denmark, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Germany, Poland, and across the United States. His Quartet regularly performs to sold-out crowds in New York City as well. He has been called by JAZZ TIMES "Perhaps THE most innovative straight-ahead jazz guitarist to emerge in years" and named as one of the greatest living jazz guitarists (in The Great Jazz Guitarists by Scott Yanow). Read More
Diana Tuffin. Diana's musical journey has landed her in front of a most prolific composer, arranger, piano accompanist and vocal coach, Mr. Norman Simmons, who was the power driver behind the likes of Joe Williams, Carmen McCrae, Sarah Vaughn, Betty Carter, Anita O'Day, Dakota Staton and now Diana. Diana's unique vocal style is in high demand for her multi lingual performances of Jazz, Blues, Spirituals and Old School R and B. For the past ten years, she has graced the International Furniture Market with her diverse musical interpretations for visitors from around the world. Diana was bestowed the honor as the lead vocalist for the 2015 John Coltrane All Stars. They performed at the 2015 John Coltrane festival. She was selected to represent the Triad as a featured vocalist in Greensboro's Weaver Theater's production, "The Living Women Legends In Jazz". Diana acting credits contribute to a two week sell out for "Stomping at the Savoy" at the Yakinville Theater in Yakinville, N.C.Appeared in Dr. Chuck Davis African-American Dance Ensemble Production at the Turnage Theater, Washington,N.C. Diana has been privileged to perform with some of the upper crust of musical leaders: Andrea Brachfeld, Melva Houston, Chris Murrell, Matt Kendrick, John Wilson, Joe Robinson, Nat Adderly, Jr., Wynard Harper, Andrea Brachfeld, Ray Schinery, Akiko Tsuruga, Roy Roberts, Jerry Weldon, Ron Stacker, Cle Thompson, Courtneay Wynter, Dr. James Anderson, Vincent Crenshaw, Dave Reid, Neil Maxey and many others.
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Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3152364-0?pid=4485
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue details: O.Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408, United States
Category: Live Music | Jazz
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