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DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER and the Memphis Soulphony Saturday, September 29, 8:00PM FAC Concert Hall
Every picture tells a story; every journey begins differently. To honor the city and her roots, the 2017 NEA Jazz Master, three-time Grammy and Tony award winner knew that she would have to go back home to do it right. Bridgewater’s highly-anticipated album “Memphis…Yes, I’m Ready,” released fall 2017, imbibes her love of vintage soul & blues with fierce passion. Dee Dee Bridgewater and her 9-piece band’s performance guarantees to recapture the magic and history of Memphis Blues, R&B and Soul classics. Pre-concert party on the plaza starting at 6:30 pm. Purchase your BBQ buffet and beer flight in advance: $25 for buffet, beer tasting and complimentary flight glass; $20 for buffet only; $10 for beer tasting and glass only. $40, $25; Five College Students and Youth 17 and Under: $10; Under40TIX $25
ANGELA SANCHEZ NONET
Thursday, September 27 8:00PM Bezenson Recital Hall
The New York Times says “in her piano playing as well as her compositions, Angelica Sanchez seeks out the lyrical heartbeat within any avant-garde storm.” Her nonet features eight of the most inventive instrumentalists working today including Thomas Heberer, trumpet; Kirk Knuffke, cornet; Ben Goldberg, clarinet; Michaël Attias, saxophone; Chris Speed, saxophone; Omar Tamez, guitar; John Hébert, bass and Sam Ospovat, drums. General Admission: $15; $7 students
AMIR ELSAFFAR
and Two Rivers Ensemble
Friday, September 28 8:00PM • Bowker Auditorium
Trumpeter Amir ElSaffar has created a singular approach to combining aspects of Arabic music with American jazz, extending the boundaries of each tradition. By mixing ornaments and microtones from Middle Eastern music with melodies and harmonies from the West, his ensemble creates sinuous rhythms that escalate into a group intensity that is thrilling to hear. ElSaffar’s unique fusion has won him accolades from DownBeat magazine and rowdy ovations at the Newport Jazz Festival. General Admission: $25; Five College Students & Youth 17 and Under: $10; Under40TIX $15
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