2009 Spring Jazz Series
8:30 p.m., Friday, May 8
Larry Karush
Karush is a riveting Jazz improviser, pianist and composer, drawing together disparate elements to constantly recreate himself.
8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9
Ernie Watts
This Grammy award winning saxophonist brings it all together with his flying fingers and masterful improvisations.
8:30 p.m., Friday, May 15
Lori Bell & David Mackay
With elegant musical lines bending and flowing throughout each piece, they present, on flute and piano, the best of Jazz with self-effacing expertise.
8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16
Bill Cunliffe
With the ease and intensity born of genius, Bill swings fierce Jazz each and every time he sits down at the piano to play.
8:30 p.m., Friday, May 29
Joe LaBarbera
Joe drives his percussion instruments and Jazz band with authority, sensitivity and inspired musicianship.
8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30
Wilder Trio
Woodwind and piano music from Gershwin to Ellington, this group swings with one foot in Jazz and one foot in Classical.
8:30 p.m., Friday, June 5
Renaissance
American Street a capella Doo-Wop at its best, these five artists evoke our roots with a style that gets you out of your seat and dancing.
8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 6
Rickey Woodard
Rickey plays a distinctive, soulful and seductive saxophone, taking you along on a smooth, bluesy river of sound”
7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 7
Iron Mountain String Band
An old-time, southern style mountain band, dedicated to preserving the roots of the music that never fails to have every toe tapping and hand clapping
