вЂњThe late NEA Jazz Master Phil Schaap often talked about spreading the gospel of jazz-and thatвЂ™s exactly what Jimmy Owens and Flushing Town Hall are doing with this upcoming concert! We are keeping the gospel of jazz alive,вЂќ said Clyde Bullard, Flushing Town HallвЂ™s Jazz producer-in-residence. Having these outstanding NEA Jazz Masters on the stage in unison will be no less than magic and a historical moment that will lead to memorable stories for generations to come. Monk was a major influence on Barron and regardless of his gigs, he will play at least one Monk tune. Aside from leading his own incredible bands, Harris has worked with Cannonball Adderley, Hank Mobley, Dexter Gordon, Illinois Jacquet, and Coleman Hawkins (a noted extended engagement at the Village Vanguard).Д®ach one of these NEA Masters, the nationвЂ™s highest honor in jazz, are all renowned bandleaders and composers with worldwide recognition. He was a co-founder of the Jazz Cultural Center in NYC that presented prominent jazz musicians in performance and burning jam sessions. There were at least 50 students at each session-one of those in attendance was his protГ©gГ© Rodney Kendrick.

During his weekly sessions I was watching a genius at work. The Detroit native conducted music workshop sessions for vocalists and students of piano, saxophone, trumpet and drums. During the 1970s he and Monk shared the house of Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarte, in Weehawken, New Jersey. He was influenced by Monk and Bud Powell, learning from them directly, as well as becoming close friends. The iconic pianist, composer, arranger and educator is AmericaвЂ™s closest relationship with bebop. They will be joined by bassist Kenny Davis and special guest artist NEA Jazz Master Barry Harris. She often refers to Parker as one of her teachers and friend), drummer Billy Hart, and alto saxophonist Donald Harrison. The five NEA Jazz Masters performing will include trumpeter Jimmy Owens, pianist Kenny Barron, vocalist Sheila Jordan (as a member of the trio Skeeter, Mitch and Jean, they co-wrote lyrics to music of Charlie Parker. They will be celebrated at the 15th anniversary of this tradition with NEA Jazz Masters: The Music of Thelonious Monk & Horace Silver, Nov. The pianists Thelonious Monk and Horace Silver had very distinct and varied playing styles that led them to be considered two of the most influential pianists and composers in jazz history.

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