Jazz
MARK O'CONNOR'S HOT SWING TRIO/ RENAUD GARCIA-FONS TRIO
Charles H. Morris Center
March 26
6:30PM, $37 buy tickets
For over 30 years, American violinist and composer Mark O'Connor has led his own groups while working with artists as diverse as Renee Fleming, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, David Grisman,
MARK O'CONNOR'S HOT SWING TRIO/ RENAUD GARCIA-FONS TRIO
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 26
9:00PM, $37 buy tickets
For over 30 years, American violinist and composer Mark O'Connor has led his own groups while working with artists as diverse as Renée Fleming, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, David Grisman,
MARK O'CONNOR'S HOT SWING TRIO/ RENAUD GARCIA-FONS TRIO
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 27
6:30PM, $37 buy tickets
For over 30 years, American violinist and composer Mark O'Connor (left) has led his own groups while working with artists as diverse as Renée Fleming, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, David
MARK O'CONNOR'S HOT SWING TRIO/ RENAUD GARCIA-FONS TRIO
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 27
9:00PM, $37 buy tickets
For over 30 years, American violinist and composer Mark O'Connor (left) has led his own groups while working with artists as diverse as Renée Fleming, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, David
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA W/ WYNTON MARSALIS
JOHNNY MERCER THEATRE
March 28
3:00PM, $27, 42, 55, 72, 85 (GOLD) buy tickets
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, has been evolving for nearly 20 years. This remarkably versatile jazz orchestra,
NEW ORLEANS BLUES PARTY: HENRY BUTLER AND FRIENDS
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
Seats may be available at the door
March 28
6:00PM, $32
Henry Butler is known for his prodigious technique and his ability to play in many styles. Referred to as "the pride of New Orleans," Mr. Butler is his generation's representative
NEW ORLEANS BLUES PARTY: HENRY BUTLER AND FRIENDS
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 28
8:00PM, $32 buy tickets
Henry Butler is known for his prodigious technique and his ability to play in many styles. Referred to as "the pride of New Orleans," Mr. Butler is his generation's representative
HENRY BUTLER: NEW ORLEANS PIANO
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 29
12:30PM, $20 buy tickets
Henry Butler is a master of New Orleans-style piano and mixes Jelly Roll Morton, Professor Longhair and Fats Domino into his classically-trained wizardry.
GERALD CLAYTON: SOLO PIANO
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 30
12:30PM, $20 buy tickets
At only 25, the extraordinary pianist Gerald Clayton makes you feel like you're listening to Oscar Peterson or Errol Garner with a 21st century sensibility.
PIANO SHOWDOWN
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 30
6:00PM, $50 buy tickets
SMF's annual Piano Showdown has become a "not-to-be-missed" event. Featuring solos andnever before seen duets, our 2010 lineup features a conflagration of piano legends and piano legends in the making.
PIANO SHOWDOWN
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 30
8:30PM, $50 buy tickets
SMF's annual Piano Showdown has become a "not-to-be-missed" event. Featuring solos andnever before seen duets, our 2010 lineup features a conflagration of piano legends and piano legends in the
DICK HYMAN PLAYS FATS WALLER
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 31
12:30PM, $20 buy tickets
A living legend of jazz piano, octogenarian Dick Hyman showcases the music of one of his idols, the legendary Fats Waller.
DICK HYMAN, HOWARD ALDEN AND KEN PEPLOWSKI/GERALD CLAYTON TRIO
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 31
6:00PM, $37 buy tickets
Two incredible, but distinct, jazz trios contrast the exuberance of youth and the wisdom of experience. Pianist Dick Hyman (left), guitarist Howard Alden (right center) and clarinet/saxophonistKen Peplowski (left center)
DICK HYMAN, HOWARD ALDEN AND KEN PEPLOWSKI/GERALD CLAYTON TRIO
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
March 31
8:30PM, $37 buy tickets
Two incredible, but distinct, jazz trios contrast the exuberance of youth and the wisdom of experience. Pianist Dick Hyman (left), guitarist Howard Alden (right center) and clarinet/saxophonistKen Peplowski (left center)
SWING CENTRAL SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES
RIVER STREET, ROUSAKIS PLAZA
April 1
10:00AM, FREE
KEN PEPLOWSKI & HOWARD ALDEN
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
April 1
12:30PM, $20 buy tickets
The extraordinary duo of Ken Peplowski (clarinet, saxophone) and Howard Alden (guitar) create gorgeous, melodic, swinging and virtuosic music.
BEN TUCKER AND FRIENDS: 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
April 1
5:30PM, $37 buy tickets
Celebrate a milestone in the life of Savannah icon Ben Tucker, whose diverse history of accomplishments in a 60-year professional career have recently resulted in his best-ever recording session. This
BEN TUCKER AND FRIENDS: 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Charles H. Morris Center
April 1
7:30PM, $37 buy tickets
Celebrate a milestone in the life of Savannah icon Ben Tucker, whose diverse history of accomplishments in a 60-year professional career have recently resulted in his best-ever recording session. This
BEN TUCKER AND FRIENDS: 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Charles H. Morris Center
April 1
9:30PM, $37 buy tickets
Celebrate a milestone in the life of Savannah icon Ben Tucker, whose diverse history of accomplishments in a 60-year professional career have recently resulted in his best-ever recording session. This
SWING CENTRAL COMPETITION
LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS
April 2
9:00AM, Free
SWING CENTRAL features live jazz performances, workshops, master classes and an opportunity for students to work with some of the greatest musicians of our time: clinicians like Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus
BILL FRISELL TRIO/BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
April 2
6:30PM, $32 buy tickets
Bill Frisell's (left) unmistakable voice on the guitar is equal parts jazz and Americana. Mixing rock and country with jazz and blues, he's found what connects them: improvisation and a
ALL-STAR SWING SUMMIT
LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS
April 2
7:30PM, $17, 27, 37, 47 buy tickets
This year's annual Swing Central Finale is a magnificent gathering of jazz all-stars including The Clayton Brothers, Marcus Roberts Trio, Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Printup, Ted Nash, Chris Crenshaw, and others,
BILL FRISELL TRIO/BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
April 2
9:00PM, $32 buy tickets
Bill Frisell's (left) unmistakable voice on the guitar is equal parts jazz and Americana. Mixing rock and country with jazz and blues, he's found what connects them: improvisation and a
BILL FRISELL TRIO/BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
April 3
6:30PM, $32 buy tickets
Bill Frisell's (left) unmistakable voice on the guitar is equal parts jazz and Americana. Mixing rock and country with jazz and blues, he's found what connects them: improvisation and a
BILL FRISELL TRIO/BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA
CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER
April 3
9:00PM, $32 buy tickets
Bill Frisell's unmistakable voice on the guitar is equal parts jazz and Americana. Mixing rock and country with jazz and blues, he's found what connects them: improvisation and a sense
