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Geoffrey Keezer 

A World of Piano with Geoffrey Keezer
Monday, January 23, 8pm | The Square Room
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2010 and 2009 Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Geoffrey Keezer joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in 1989 at the age of 18, after completing his first year at the Berklee College of Music. Since then, he has worked with virtually all of the living legends of jazz and has appeared on countless recordings both as a leader and as an accompanist. This intimate evening of music will feature a cross section of Geoff’s unique writing for big band, from fresh looks at standards to striking original compositions.   

Melba Joyce

Jazz is for Lovers with vocalist Melba Joyce
Tuesday, February 14, 8pm | Bijou Theatre
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Vocalist Melba Joyce’s long and impressive career has spanned more than three decades in the company of and sharing top billing with giants of the music world such as Louis Armstrong, Sarah Vaughan, Louis Jordan, Lionel Hampton, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and many others. Since 2005, she has been touring as featured vocalist with the Count Basie Orchestra, and brings with her a wealth of classic big band material. This concert is sure to be the perfect Valentine's Day treat for your special someone.   

Rob Ickes Country and Bluegrass meet the Big Band 

Country and Bluegrass meet the Big Band with Rob Ickes
Tuesday, April 10, 8pm | Bijou Theatre
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What do you get when you cross a smokin’ jazz big band, a master dobro player and some of the great songs from the styles of Country, Bluegrass and traditional Gospel? You’ll have to come to this concert to find out! Dobro master Rob Ickes is one of the most accomplished and innovative musicians on the scene today. He has been named Dobro Artist of the Year eleven times by the International Bluegrass Music Association and has collaborated with a wide range of musicians in many genres including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Merle Haggard, Earl Scruggs, Tony Rice, Charlie Haden and John Scofield. Don’t miss this extraordinary musical event!

Presented by the Dogwood Arts Festival
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