Northampton Jazz Workshop features guests vibraphonist and chromatic harmonica virtuoso Hendrik Meurkens Tuesday, May 26th, 7:30 to 8:30 PM followed by an open jazz jam until 10:30 PM, The Loft at the Clarion Hotel, 1 Atwood Dr (Rt. 5 at Exit 18 off I 91), Northampton, MA.
"Hendrik Meurkens, a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and the vibraphone, is the most important jazz harmonica player since Toots Thielemans. German-born but now based in New York, Meurkens’ recordings and performances garner worldwide acclaim because the transcendent beauty of his music has universal appeal. "
Hendrik specializes in straight ahead jazz and Brazilian music and we will be playing some of his compositions from both genres.
Upcoming Guest Artists:
6/2 - Sheryl Bailey on guitar
6/9 - Gary Smulyan on baritone sax
6/16 - Benny Sharoni on tenor sax
6/23 - Scott Mullett on saxes
6/30 - Samirah Evans/vocals and Charles Neville celebrating New Orleans, the Birthplace of Jazz
The concert set starts at 7:30, followed immediately by the jam session until 10:30. No cover or minimum. The Loft at the Clarion Hotel (413) 586-1211, 1 Atwood Dr (Rt. 5 at Exit 18 off I 91), Northampton, MA.
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Other Events of Interest:
Saturday, May 23- Valley Jazz Shares presents bassist Mario Pavone and his quartet at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke. 7:30 PM show.
On-Going Auditions for a new production by trombonist-educator-humanist John Tierney. Looking for professional and community singers/ stage director, choreographer and keyboardist. For more info see attached flyer.
Jazz In July at UMass - July 13-24. For applications and information visit:www.jazzinjuly.com