Artist Highlights
Sept. 5, 2008 - Paradigm Shift Led by Mel Henderson, Paradigm Shift reunites with Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Printup and Grey Mayfield for an engagement that will feature tunes from their recent CD release entitled “Street Expressionism”. Venue: The Clarion Riverside Hotel Location: 120 Main Street East, Rochester, New York 14604 Show Times: 8:00 & 10:00 PM; Doors open at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices: Premium reserved seats* - $25; General Admission** - $20 Advance Purchase: TicketWeb.com; E-mail order to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Sept. 12, 2008 - The Mulgrew Miller - Johnny O’Neal Piano Duel: Rematch The return match of premier pianists Mulgrew Miller and Johnny O’Neal promises to open at the same virtuosic level on which their initial face-off ended in a draw. Drummer Rodney Green and bassist Ivan Taylor comprise the rhythm section for this memorable rematch. Venue: The Hyatt Regency Hotel Location: 125 Main Street East, Rochester, New York 14604 Show Times: 8:00 & 10:00 PM; Doors open at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices: Preferred reserved - $30*; General Admission** - $25 Advance Purchase: TicketWeb.com; E-mail order to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Sept. 26, 2008 - The Henderson /Owens Trio with acclaimed Female Vocalist The Mel Henderson/Ulysses Owens Trio will provide the musical backdrop for one of the jazz world’s fastest rising, internationally acclaimed vocalists. Venue: The Hyatt Regency Hotel Location: 125 Main Street East, Rochester, New York 14604 Show times: 8:00 & 10:00 PM; Doors open at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices: Premium reserved seats* - TBA; General Admission** - TBA Advance Purchase: TicketWeb.com; E-mail order to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Oct. 3, 2008 - Ulysses Owens & The USO Project Ulysses Owens Jr. returns as leader of the talent rich quintet of emerging jazz artists comprised of pianist Sullivan Fortner, saxophonist Tim Green, bassist Ben Williams and vocalist Alicia Olatuja. Venue: The Clarion Riverside Hotel Location: 120 Main Street East, Rochester, New York 14604 Show Times: 8:00 & 10:00 PM; Doors open at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices: Premium reserved seats* - $25; General Admission** - $20 Advance Purchase: TicketWeb.com; E-mail order to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Oct. 17, 2008 - The Seamus Blake Quartet Seamus Blake returns as group leader after two previous appearances as a sideman in which he affirmed his recognition as one of the finest, most creative young players emerging in jazz. Venue: The Clarion Riverside Hotel Location: 120 Main Street East, Rochester, New York 14604 Show Times: 8:00 & 10:00 PM; Doors open at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices:Premium reserved seats* - $25; General Admission** - $20 Advance Purchase: TicketWeb.com; E-mail order to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Oct. 31, 2008 - The Sylvia Cuenca Quartet Sylvia Cuenca, the hard driving drummer long associated with Clark Terry, returns again as group leader to mark the anniversary of the Exodus To Jazz series which she initiated in October 2006. This swinging quartet is comprised of guitarist David Gilmore, bassist Essiet Essiet and Rochester’s renowned native son, vibraphonist Joe Locke. Venue: The Clarion Riverside Hotel Location: 120 Main Street East, Rochester, New York 14604 Show Times: 8:00 & 10:00 PM; Doors open at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices: Premium reserved seats* - $25; General Admission** - $20 Advance Purchase: TicketWeb.com; E-mail order to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Nov. 1, 2008 - Jeff “Tain” Watts & Ebonix Critically acclaimed as the foremost percussionist carrying forward the mantel of jazz drumming, “Tain” appears on every Grammy Award winning jazz record by both Wynton and Branford Marsalis. Venue: The Clarion Riverside Hotel Location: 120 Main Street East, Rochester, New York 14604 Show Times: 8:00 & 10:00 PM; Doors open at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices: Premium reserved seats* - $25; General Admission** - $20 Advance Purchase: TicketWeb.com; E-mail order to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Nov. 14, 2008 - Susan Pereira & Sabor Brasil Sabor Brasil, one of the most popular Brazilian ensembles in the New York area, fuses traditional Brazilian styles with contemporary jazz. Venue: The Clarion Riverside Hotel Location: 120 Main Street East, Rochester, New York 14604 Show Times: 8:00 & 10:00 PM; Doors open at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices: Premium reserved seats* - $25; General Admission** - $20 Advance Purchase: TicketWeb.com; E-mail order to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Dec. 12, 2008 - Freddy Colon’s Jazz Quartet featuring the legendary Candido Camero Recently recognized as a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, legendary Cuban-American percussionist Candido Camero joins Rochester’s popular Freddy Colon Jazz Quartet to generate serious Latin-jazz heat. Venue: The Clarion Riverside Hotel Location: 120 Main Street East, Rochester, New York 14604 Show Times: 8:00 & 10:00 PM; Doors open at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices: Premium reserved seats* - $25; General Admission** - $20 Advance Purchase: TicketWeb.com; E-mail order to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Jan. 30, 2009 – The Gabriel Alegria Sextet With a fascinating polyrhythmic formula, Gabriel Alegria’s Afro-Peruvian Sextet continues to generate popular responses much like that achieved by Brazilian and Afro-Cuban musicians. This return engagement promises to keep Rochester music fans warm in January! Venue: The Clarion Riverside Hotel Location: 120 Main Street East, Rochester, New York 14604 Show Times: 8:00 & 10:00 PM; Doors open at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices: Premium reserved seats* - $25; General Admission** - $20 Advance Purchase: TicketWeb.com; E-mail order to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Pertaining to each show: * Premium reserved seats: Cabaret seating for 4 – 5 people (closest to the stage), assigned based on receipt of ticket order. ** General Admission seats: Cabaret seating for 4 -5 people and theatre style seats available on a “first come, first served” basis. For Information: Call (585) 733-7685 or send email to ExodusToJazz@aol.com |
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Friday, May 16, 2008 BOBBY WATSON & THE LIVE AND LEARN SEXTET @ The Clarion Hotel Riverside A graduate of the exclusive “Art Blakely school of jazz”, Bobby Watson performed with Blakey’s Jazz Messengers from 1977 to 1981, eventually becoming the group’s musical director. The hard rockin’, street boppin’ influence that Art Blakey had on this band is evident in Watson’s fresh, energetic presentations. |
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Friday, May 23, 2008 THE ANDY BEY QUARTET @ The Clarion Hotel Riverside Andy Bey arrives in Rochester on the crest of his popular “new” CD released entitled “Ain’t Necessarily So”. It features live performances that were recorded in 1996, the year he returned to the jazz scene after a 22 year recording hiatus. Rochester jazz fans will experience Andy Bey’s mastery of piano and voice that underpin the albums acclaim. |
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Saturday, January 19, 2008THE GABRIEL ALEGRIA AFRO-PERUVIAN SEXTETGabriel Alegria (www.gabrielalegria.com) is one of the most influential figures on the jazz scene in Peru. He is developing a unique Afro-Peruvian jazz concept that combines the roots of American jazz and Afro-Peruvian music of the coast of Peru. This development is being compared to the infusion into jazz of Brazilian and Cuban music. Gabriel's latest recording- “Nuevo Mundo” - features collaborations of acclaimed Tierney Sutton, Bobby Shew, Russell Ferrante and Bill Watrous with fellow Peruvian artists: Freddy 'Huevito' Lobaton, Hugo Alcazar, Laurandrea Leguia, Jocho Velazquez and Joscha Oetz. The recording was inspired by life along the culturally rich Peruvian coast. In 2000 Gabriel founded Jazz Peru Internacional (JPI), Peru's premier jazz arts and cultural exchange organization. Gabriel holds a doctorate degree in jazz studies from the University of Southern California, a master's degree from the City University of New York and a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College. |
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Friday, February 29, 2008 HAROLD DANKO'S EIGHT QUADRENNIAL LEAP YEAR EVENT @ Club VENU Each leap year provides jazz pianist and composer Harold Danko the opportunity to present his Quadrennial Leap Year event featuring original compositions and arrangements. For this event Danko leads the quintet of stellar musicians – guest saxophonist Rich Perry and fellow Eastman School of Music professors Clay Jenkins (trumpet), Jeff Campbell (bass) and Rich Thompson (drums). |
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Friday, March 14, 2008 FREDDY COLE QUARTET @ The Clarion Hotel Riverside Virtuoso pianist and jazz vocalist, Freddy Cole captivates listeners with his elegant presence and uniquely intimate singing style. With the panache of Duke Ellington and a voice like “raw silk”, we are fortunate to have this jazz great open the new page for the Exodus To Jazz series. Curtis Boyd on drums, Randy Napoleon on guitar and Elias Bailey on bass will accompany Freddy. |
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Friday, March 28, 2008 HELEN SUNG QUARTET @ The Clarion Hotel Riverside Recipient of the 2007 Mary Lou Williams award, Helen Sung consistently impresses audiences with her joyfully energetic virtuosity. She was a member of Denise Thime’s accompanying trio in December 2007 and returns to Rochester with a quartet that she promises will extend the ETJ run of exciting pianist-led combos. |
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Saturday, April 12, 2008 HENDERSON/OWENS TRIO featuring DR. LONNIE SMITH @ The Clarion Hotel Riverside The Henderson/Owens Trio featuring Dr. Lonnie includes Mel Henderson, guitarist and founder of Paradigm Shift who in addition to performing with the Doctor has also shared the stage with Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Printup, Houston Person and David 'Fathead' Newman. Mel is joined by drummer Ulysses Owens, who is currently working with Mulgrew Miller, Victor Goines, etc.
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Friday, April 25, 2008 CYRUS CHESTNUT TRIO @ The Clarion Hotel Riverside Chestnut enjoys mixing styles and resists being typecast in any one niche, though his gospel sound is apparent on a number of his recordings. During his upcoming engagement he will feature tunes from his newest recording (“Cyrus Chestnut plays Evis Presley” which has consistently topped JazzWeek’s charts. Rounding out the trio will be Dezron Douglas (bassist) and Neal Smith (drummer). |
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