Elmo Hope Tribute at Jazz Standard Featuring Bertha Hope on Piano

Pianist Elmo Hope was one of the greatest composers of this music called Bop, along with Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell. Seldom do we get to hear the genius of Elmo Hope's compositions in a live setting.

With the gracious help of The Jazz Standard, these ambitious and dedicated musicians join forces with Don Sickler and Elmo's widow, Bertha Hope, on piano, to present two nights of Elmo's extraordinary music. Bertha's mission is to preserve, promote and play this music for wider audiences of musicians, teachers, students and fans.

Performance Dates:

Tuesday, December 9 and Wednesday, December 10

Sets at 7:30p and 9:30p

$25.00 - No Food or Drink Minimum

The Jazz Standard, 116 East 27th Street (B/W Park and Lex), NY, NY, 212-576-2232

Featuring:

Bertha Hope, Piano (Recipient of the 2005 Mary Lou Williams Lifetime Achievement Award)

John Webber, Bass

Kenny Washington, Drums (Tuesday Night)

Willie Jones, III, Drums (Wednesday Night)

Jon Irabagon, Alto Sax (Winner, 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition)

Grant Stewart, Tenor Sax

Don Sickler, Trumpet

Guest Artist: Jonny King, Pianist

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS FIRST TIME EVER PRESENTATION!