UPCOMING EVENTS
ROMONA PRESENTS TRANSFORMATIONS THROUGH TIME FEATURING HOUSTON PERSON & AARON GRAVES
The sultry vocal sounds of Romona will bring messages of love, passion and life passages, as she launches her debut recording, Transformations Through Time, at SOUTH. Romona provides a way for audiences to be on the journey of Jazz and its rich history, and this show will be no exception. Featuring the legendary tenor saxophonist Houston Person, a Eubie Blake Award recipient, and led by producer and musical director Aaron Graves, Romona’s show offers standards, R&B, and contemporary themes with musicians she works with and respects including Lee Smith, Craig McIver and Jan Jeffries.
CCJF AFTERPARTY WITH LIONEL FORRESTER JR
Lionel Forrester Jr. will be joined by pianist Eric Wortham and bassist Jon Smith for what promises to be an incredible, energetic, and soulful night of music, celebrating the Ninth Annual Center City Jazz Festival.
AN ODE TO DON CHERRY
Ars Nova Workshop celebrates Don Cherry’s life and work, including Brown Rice, with Tcheser Holmes and 4/5ths Irreversible Entanglements at Solar Myth on Saturday, April 22.
PLUNKY & ONENESS OF JUJU
Ars Nova Workshop presents a rare performance by the Richmond, VA ensemble Plunky & Oneness of Juju at Solar Myth on April 21.
Unscripted Series Presents | Kim Waters (Thurs, Fri, & Sat | Sets 7pm & 9:30pm)
Gerald Veasley's Unscripted Series presents the hit-making and chart-topping saxophonist Kim Waters, dubbed “Simply one of the planet’s best saxophonists” by JazzTimes Magazine, offers the perfect oasis from life’s frenetic pace.
Known for crafting irresistible melodies, insatiable grooves and undeniable hooks, Waters’ signature sound combines the best elements of Jazz, R&B, Blues and Pop.
With a career that has spanned close to four decades, the indefatigable Kim Waters is still inspired. “I have been recording for 35 years and I love it. It's my passion and it is all that I've ever done. There are so many great young guns coming along that I have to stay at the top of my game! I am blessed that I was trained on the straight ahead side of things which gave me a great foundation.” Waters’ keen harmonic sense, tasteful and soulful phrasing and fluid melodic sensibilities have made him one the premiere architects of Contemporary Jazz.
Rich Perry
Enjoy a refreshing drink and hear great jazz performed by guest artists, students and faculty from the Boyer College of Music and Dance, 4:30-6:30 PM in the Temple Performing Arts Center lobby.
Featuring the Rich Perry Trio:
Rich Perry, Sax
Jay Anderson, Bass
John Riley, Drums