This coming Sunday afternoon, the Nashville Jazz Workshop is holding its annual fundraiser at the Limelight. It promises to be a great event featuring a number of performances and an auction that includes much local artwork. The Workshop runs a slew of classes, public performances, and special events and is a major reason why jazz is alive and well here in Nashville today. They need our continued support however, so be sure to buy a ticket or just make a donation.
Here’s an interview of Nashville Jazz Workshop co-founder Roger Spencer printed in the Nashville City Paper from Wednesday. The article speaks about this Sunday’s event, the state of the Nashville jazz scene, and even provides a nice mention of yours truly.
Be sure to get out and support.
-evan
Good times were had at Cafe CoCo this past Sunday night. The band played well and had a ball, as did the audience. If you didn’t make it out and would like to hear some of it, I’ve put most of the show up for a free download . The password is ‘coco’, but act fast as the mp3s will only be available for one week. I’ve also posted a solo clip in the setlist below, as well as links to the fine players’ personal projects.
Setlist:
1. Skeeter ‘Da - EC
2. Red Cross – Charlie Parker, arr by EC
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3. A Love That Lasts – EC
4. Marie Antoinette – Wayne Shorter
5. Crescent City Ditty – EC
6. Autumn Leaves w/ Denis Solee – Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer
7. Triste w/ Denis Solee – Antonio Carlos Jobim
8. Catch 22.5 – Jonathan Epley
9. Caravan – Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol arr. by Freddie Hubbard
Oscar Utterstrom
Jonathan Epley
Michael Rinne
John Alvey
Matt White
Next show for the band is Thursday September 10th at the Vanderbilt Commons, also for free! Be sure to come say hello.
- evan
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