Allen Public Library
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Loc: Allen, TX USA
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 04-27-12 06:20 PM - Post#148574
Allen Public Library presents the 2012 Jazz/Blues Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6. Sponsored by Bach to Books and the Texas Commission on the Arts, this program is free and no reservations are required.
• 7:00 pm, Sat., May 5 Combining retro flair with outstanding musicians, the sensational six-member band The Brehms offers audiences jazz adventure. The group was founded by guitarist David and vocalist Stephanie Brehm, finalists in the USA Songwriting Competition for their jazz hit “Red Dress.” Today, The Brehms band grooves with award-winning musicians including Steve Barnes on drums, Gavin Kelso on upright bass, Bryan Meggison on saxophone, and Tony Palos on the keys.
• 8:30 pm, Sat. May 5 In the mood for a group that lays down slick licks? The Inner City All Stars presents New Orleans jazz. Comprised of musicians well-schooled in the hybrid of jazz, soul and funk, Inner City All Stars appeared on the nationally televised Performance Showtime at the famed Apollo Theater in New York City. Composer and arranger Calvin Sexton on the trombone will be joined by Scot Sheldon on saxophone, David Seip on tuba, guitarist Teriver Chueng, Brad Mezei on trumpet and Hiroki Uehira on drums.
3:00 pm, Sun., May 6 Like a glowing fireplace on a cold night, the Texas Slim Trio heats up a room with red hot blues. Participating in the Calgary International Blues Festival and Denton Blues Festival, this band will be a headliner at the International Jazz and Blues Festival in Rapperswil, Switzerland, in June. Opening for Etta James, Savoy Brown, and Johnny Winter, Texas Slim has been featured in a commercial for Dave’s BBQ sauce. With Kenny Stern on drums and Bill Cornish on bass, prepare to shake off your blues.
Call 214-509-4911 for more information.
Edited by Allen Public Library on 04-27-12 06:21 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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