Joe Locke with the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra at All That Jazz at Artis - Naples

The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra is joined by vibraphonist Joe Locke for an intimate evening of great jazz composition. On the scene for more than 30 years, Locke is recognized worldwide as the jazz world’s preeminent vibraphonist and an accomplished band leader. Critics have declared him to be not only a master of the instrument, but also a “unique and adventurous musical voice” with an “ability to play cool and funky, heady and relaxed.” (The Times London) He has performed and recorded with a diverse range of notable musicians, including Grover Washington Jr, Kenny Barron, Eddie Henderson, Cecil Taylor, Dianne Reeves, Ron Carter, The Beastie Boys, the Münster Symphony Orchestra and the Lincoln, Nebraska Symphony. Long known to be a soloist capable of stunning physical power and broad emotional range, it was not until the last decade that he emerged as the composer, band leader and conceptualist that he is considered today. Locke has won numerous awards and polls, including the 2006, 2008 and 2009 "Mallet Player of the Year" award from the Jazz Journalists Association. He is active as a clinician / educator and has been the International Vibraphone Consultant at the Royal Academy of Music, London, on a visiting basis since 2008....

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The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra is joined by vibraphonist Joe Locke for an intimate evening of great jazz composition. On the scene for more than 30 years, Locke is recognized worldwide as the jazz world’s preeminent vibraphonist and an accomplished band leader. Critics have declared him to be not only a master of the instrument, but also a “unique and adventurous musical voice” with an “ability to play cool and funky, heady and relaxed.” (The Times London) He has performed and recorded with a diverse range of notable musicians, including Grover Washington Jr, Kenny Barron, Eddie Henderson, Cecil Taylor, Dianne Reeves, Ron Carter, The Beastie Boys, the Münster Symphony Orchestra and the Lincoln, Nebraska Symphony. Long known to be a soloist capable of stunning physical power and broad emotional range, it was not until the last decade that he emerged as the composer, band leader and conceptualist that he is considered today. Locke has won numerous awards and polls, including the 2006, 2008 and 2009 "Mallet Player of the Year" award from the Jazz Journalists Association. He is active as a clinician / educator and has been the International Vibraphone Consultant at the Royal Academy of Music, London, on a visiting basis since 2008.


Luciano Morello (Executive Producer)


Two Shows: 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
ARTIS - Naples (The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts)
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108-2740
(239) 597-1900 or
(800) 597-1900

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