It’s no wonder jazz buffs are
heading for the Kimmel Center—it’s "the best jazz hot spot,"
declared Philadelphia Magazine.
From epic figures like Chick Corea
to rising young stars, they’re all
putting Philadelphia on the jazz map
when they play the Kimmel. And this
series gets you guaranteed seats
for six sizzling nights
of top talent. And be sure to arrive early for local jazz artists FREE in the Plaza!
Tony Bennett
An Evening with
Tony Bennett
You’d be hard pressed to find a bigger Kimmel Center debut to open the 2005/06 season than Mr. Tony Bennett. He’s been putting records on the charts steadily since the 1950s with his peerless command of the American songbook. And what better place to enjoy him than in the elegance of Verizon Hall?
*Note special day
Chick Corea
Chick Corea and
Touchstone
In his first appearance at the Kimmel Center, this jazz icon is taking you back to the Spanish-influenced roots of his classic album Touchstone. It’s a magical exploration of flamenco-based jazz from his new quintet drawn from Paco de Lucia’s band.
Michael Brecker
Friday, November 18, 2005, 8pm3rd Annual Philly All-Star Jazz Night
Michael Brecker
Christian McBride
Once again we spotlight local jazz talent at the top of their game. Start with Christian McBride, "...the world’s most in-demand bassist." (Times of London) Then add Michael Brecker, the first artist to win back-to-back Grammys for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance and Instrumental Solo. Now that’s a night of red-hot music!
Gary Burton
Brad Mehldau
Gary Burton
Generations
Brad Mehldau, the man whose astonishing improvisations take riffs from Cole Porter, Radiohead, the Beatles, Mozart and Debussy, kicks off the evening with a solo piano set. Gary Burton’s Generations brings the longtime master vibraphonist back to the stage with his latest in a long line of great jazz discoveries: 16-year old guitarist Julian Lage. "...a unique bridge between the mainstream of jazz ...and jazz-rock." (International Herald Tribune)
Marcus Roberts Trio
Marcus Roberts Trio
San Francisco Jazz Collective
Joshua Redman and Miguel Zenon, saxophones
Nicholas Payton, trumpet
Bobby Hutcherson, vibes
Renee Rosnes, piano
Bob Hurst, bass
Eric Harland, drums
Catch two of today’s most dynamic jazz forces on one bill. First the celebrated pianist Marcus Roberts joins Jason Marsalis (drums) and Roland Guerin (bass) for a swinging trio now in its tenth year together. Then fresh from their latest San Francisco residency come a band whose unique mix of traditional and contemporary compositions led Billboard Magazine to crown their work as one of the "most significant jazz moments of 2004."
Slide Hampton
Dizzy Gillespie Alumni
All-Star Band
Directed by Slide Hampton
Featuring Paquito D’Rivera, James Moody, Jimmy Heath,
Randy Brecker, Claudio Roditi, Greg Gisbert, Steve Davis, Jason Jackson, Jay Ashby,
Mulgrew Miller, piano
John Lee, bass
Marty Ashby, guitar
Dennis Mackrel, drums
Roberta Gambarini, vocals
You could fill a stage with all the top jazzmen who worked with the great Dizzy—and this concert proves it!
Special Attraction!
Single tickets to this special event with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis are available now to subscribers only. Jazz meets Classical in this Holiday
favorite featuring Duke Ellington's tribute
to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky,
 Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis December 11, 2005 7:30pm | Verizon Hall |
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