Friday Night for All Ages at Jazz Central: Eric Gravatt’s Source Code, Jack Courtright Quartet

All ages are welcome at Jazz Central: in the audience and on stage. Friday nights typically underscore this trend with a “masters” ensemble followed by bands of high school or college musicians. On Friday January 6, the evening starts (8 pm) with Source Code, a band of accomplished artists led by Weather Report alum, drummer […]

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Larry McDonough Quartet: From Khyber Pass to the Dakota, Jazz, Poetry, Bill Evans and Tony Bennett

Pianist/vocalist/composer Larry McDonough has long been known for his unique approach to jazz standards and original compositions, as well as leadership of a long-running quartet. All forces merge in the coming week as Larry and his quartet perform original music and poetry at Khyber Pass Cafe on Thursday, January 5, followed by his trio celebration […]

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Illicit Productions Scores Big at Reverie, Black Dog — Ruckus, Will Schmid/Greg Lewis, Paul Harper’s Bardo Quartet January 5, 7

After a standing-room-only blow out last month, Thursday Night Jazz at Reverie brings back the Rodney Ruckus double header on January 5.  Presented by Illicit Productions and curated by Steve Kenny, drummer Ruckus returns with two bands — Ruckus Hip Hop Jazz, a sextet featuring incendiary drummer Arthur LA Buckner (9 pm) and a new […]

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