KIMMEL CENTER PRESENTS
Mellon Jazz Up Close:
AFRICA
Richard Bona Band
With Lionel Loueke, guitar
Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 7:30pm
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center
Price: $37, $43
Dubbed the “African Sting," Cameroonian bassist-vocalist-composer Bona maintains his universal appeal by using a hybrid effect combining African influences with Latin rhythms, jazz, bossa nova, pop and funk. Beninian guitarist, Loueke, has worked with Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard and Charlie Haden. Performance includes an “Artist Chat" with series artistic advisor Danlo Perez and the evening's artists.
PINK MARTINI
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 8pm
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
Price: $36, $45
Somewhere between a 1930s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical chamber music ensemble, a Brazilian marching street band and Japanese film noir is the 12-piece Pink Martini.
Mellon Jazz:
WAYNE SHORTER QUARTET
With Danilo Prez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade
TERELL STAFFORD QUARTET
Friday, March 28, 2008 at 8pm
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
Price: $26, $46, $59, $64, $74
At 75, saxophonist-composer Wayne Shorter continues to take jazz across musical boundaries with his quartet of Young Lions, including the Kimmel's own Danlo Perez. Internationally acclaimed trumpeter and Associate Professor of Jazz at Temple University, Terell Stafford makes Philly proud with his quartet.
Mellon Jazz Up Close:
EASTERN EUROPE
Daniel Szabo Trio
With Marta Topferova, vocals
Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 7:30pm
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center
Price: $37, $43
Growing up in the colorful and complex cultural environment of Hungary, Daniel Szabo is a versatile jazz pianist-composer who has a unique voice performing both original compositions and standard arrangements. Joining him is a Czech vocalist whose latest CD, Flor Nocturna, is garnering rave reviews. Performance includes an “Artist Chat" with series artistic adviser Danilo Perez and the evening's artists.
FEAR & LOATHING: THE MUSIC OF PHIL KLINE
Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 7:30pm
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center
Price: $26, $37
Performed by the composer and an ensemble including Todd Reynolds, violin; Wilbur Pauley and Theo Bleckmann, vocalists. This performance includes Zippo Songs, based on poems of Vietnam G.I.'s, and a new song cycle based on Hunter S. Thompson's writings. Performance includes an “Artist Chat" with Kimmel Center Director of Programming Tom Warner and the evening's artists.
Mellon Jazz:
DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
FREDDY COLE
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 8pm
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
Price: $30, $49, $55, $65, $78
The Kimmel Center “takes five" on our 6th season of world class jazz with legendary pianist Dave Brubeck. Nat King Cole's baby brother, Freddy, is one of the most swingin' balladeers of our time.
Mellon Jazz:
THE MOVIE MUSIC OF SPIKE LEE & TERENCE BLANCHARD
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 8pm
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
Price: $55, $65, $75, $85
One of the most important filmmakers of our time, Spike Lee introduces a retrospective of his work including Bamboozled, Malcolm X, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever, and the award-winning Katrina documentary When the Levees Broke. Long-time musical collaborator Terence Blanchard and his quintet join to play the soaring music made famous on screen. An event you don't want to miss!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Post-show | Annex Bar and Lounge
A Special Reception with Terence Blanchard
Meet Terence Blanchard and enjoy delicious desserts at the Annex Bar and Lounge immediately following the ticketed 8pm Movie Music of Spike Lee and Terence Blanchard event in Verizon Hall. Tickets are $35 per person.
Kimmel Center
260 South Broad Street, Suite 901
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Mellon Jazz Up Close:
AFRICA
Richard Bona Band
With Lionel Loueke, guitar
Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 7:30pm
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center
Price: $37, $43
Dubbed the “African Sting," Cameroonian bassist-vocalist-composer Bona maintains his universal appeal by using a hybrid effect combining African influences with Latin rhythms, jazz, bossa nova, pop and funk. Beninian guitarist, Loueke, has worked with Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard and Charlie Haden. Performance includes an “Artist Chat" with series artistic advisor Danlo Perez and the evening's artists.
PINK MARTINI
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 8pm
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
Price: $36, $45
Somewhere between a 1930s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical chamber music ensemble, a Brazilian marching street band and Japanese film noir is the 12-piece Pink Martini.
Mellon Jazz:
WAYNE SHORTER QUARTET
With Danilo Prez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade
TERELL STAFFORD QUARTET
Friday, March 28, 2008 at 8pm
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
Price: $26, $46, $59, $64, $74
At 75, saxophonist-composer Wayne Shorter continues to take jazz across musical boundaries with his quartet of Young Lions, including the Kimmel's own Danlo Perez. Internationally acclaimed trumpeter and Associate Professor of Jazz at Temple University, Terell Stafford makes Philly proud with his quartet.
Mellon Jazz Up Close:
EASTERN EUROPE
Daniel Szabo Trio
With Marta Topferova, vocals
Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 7:30pm
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center
Price: $37, $43
Growing up in the colorful and complex cultural environment of Hungary, Daniel Szabo is a versatile jazz pianist-composer who has a unique voice performing both original compositions and standard arrangements. Joining him is a Czech vocalist whose latest CD, Flor Nocturna, is garnering rave reviews. Performance includes an “Artist Chat" with series artistic adviser Danilo Perez and the evening's artists.
FEAR & LOATHING: THE MUSIC OF PHIL KLINE
Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 7:30pm
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center
Price: $26, $37
Performed by the composer and an ensemble including Todd Reynolds, violin; Wilbur Pauley and Theo Bleckmann, vocalists. This performance includes Zippo Songs, based on poems of Vietnam G.I.'s, and a new song cycle based on Hunter S. Thompson's writings. Performance includes an “Artist Chat" with Kimmel Center Director of Programming Tom Warner and the evening's artists.
Mellon Jazz:
DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
FREDDY COLE
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 8pm
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
Price: $30, $49, $55, $65, $78
The Kimmel Center “takes five" on our 6th season of world class jazz with legendary pianist Dave Brubeck. Nat King Cole's baby brother, Freddy, is one of the most swingin' balladeers of our time.
Mellon Jazz:
THE MOVIE MUSIC OF SPIKE LEE & TERENCE BLANCHARD
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 8pm
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
Price: $55, $65, $75, $85
One of the most important filmmakers of our time, Spike Lee introduces a retrospective of his work including Bamboozled, Malcolm X, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever, and the award-winning Katrina documentary When the Levees Broke. Long-time musical collaborator Terence Blanchard and his quintet join to play the soaring music made famous on screen. An event you don't want to miss!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Post-show | Annex Bar and Lounge
A Special Reception with Terence Blanchard
Meet Terence Blanchard and enjoy delicious desserts at the Annex Bar and Lounge immediately following the ticketed 8pm Movie Music of Spike Lee and Terence Blanchard event in Verizon Hall. Tickets are $35 per person.
Kimmel Center
260 South Broad Street, Suite 901
Philadelphia, PA 19102
For more information contact All About Jazz.
