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Manistee Shoreline Showcase 2006
FREE Jazz, Blues, R&B Variety Concert Series
Tuesdays 7:00PM June 13 -
Aug 15
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| June 13 |
Robin
Connell/ Paul Brewer “Interloched”
leading the band performing classics and originals. A collaboration of the
hip, heartfelt piano/vocal renditions of Dr. Connell & a tasty blend of
sophisticated arrangements & trombone/vocals of Dr. Brewer of Aquinas
College & Interlochen Academy. Brewer has performed with such greats as J.J.
Johnson, Max Roach, Urbie Green, Mel Torme and Randy Brecker. |
| June 20 |
Rick
Hicks Jazz and Blues Persuasion
“West
Michigan's answer to BB King, Albert Collins & Wes Montgomery” this warm,
diversified guitar/vocalist entertains you through a light-hearted evening
of blues, funk, jazz and R&B favorites. Co featuring sax/flute virtuoso Jeff
Baird. |
| June 27 |
Root
Doctor The
Midwest’s’ premier R & B band. Founder Freddie Cunningham, vocals, leads
group performing a diverse repertoire ranging from Billie Holiday to Van
Morrison, Robert Cray to George Gershwin, Santana to the Temptations and
Otis Redding to Stevie Ray Vaughn. |
| July 4 |
Terry
Lower's All Star Jazz Quartet
Phenomenal
piano/composer w horns, bass and drums. Performing from classic mainstream
and laid back bluesy numbers reminiscent of the best of Horace Silver to
Latin-tinged double-time sambas. Terry's fiery solos and compositions are a
spellbinding surprise. |
| July 11 |
Organissimo w/ Arno Marsh
Jazzy & soulful funk
organ/guitar jams to the delight of both the aficionado & casual observer
alike. Joining the band is national touring & recording jazz saxophonist Las
Vegas’ legend Arno Marsh formerly of the Rat Pack, Stan Kenton, Maynard
Ferguson, Lionel Hampton and Harry James bands. A hip and accessible style;
Old school meets new school national recording artists. |
| July 18 |
Bradley Williams Quartet w Petra van Nuis Recognized
as a top act on the Chicago scene. Petra performs a broad repertoire from
classic jazz and swing songs through theatrical Broadway selections. Her
warm intimate sound has a touch of breathiness and a straight forward
swinging delivery with an emphasis on feeling. Bradley Williams piano
/vocals is a favorite accompanist/arranger for many national artists
including Kenny Burrell, Mark Murphy, Sheila Jordan and Joe Henderson. This
is a hot band including theatrical, swinging and improvisational. |
| July 25 |
Jerry
Weldon’s New York All Stars
A big soulful sound!! Crisp articulate hard-swinging, up-tempo tunes
alternating with ballads and vocals. The ensemble work is solid, the pieces
are well-crafted and the soloing is alive and swinging! Best known for his
soulful work and recordings with Lionel Hampton, Mel Torme, Jimmy McGriff
and Al Grey. Jerry continues to tour the world as featured soloist with
Harry Connick Jr.’s big band. |
| Aug 1 |
Ed
Cherry Band w Laird Jackson
Ed studied at Berklee, moved to New York and joined the great Dizzy
Gillespie, from 1978 / 1993. With the sensitivity of his acoustic playing,
the flawless execution and swing in the straight-ahead mode to raw power and
tasteful distortion, he has since performed with Jimmy Smith, Kenny Burrell,
Dakota Staton and Roy Hargrove. Laird Jackson comes across as a pleasant
singer who has the sensibilities, the attitude and the approach that do not
dilute the essence of jazz. Nestled in this format of guitar, bass and
drums, Laird includes pop songs by Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers. |
| Aug 8 |
The
Mark Kahny Band w Mary Rademacher
Mary offers fresh
interpretations of great vocal standards and show tunes, delicately seasoned
with a taste of blues, Motown and pop. Distinctive styling of
piano/vocalist, Kahny leads star studded group of Dan Gioccabossi
saxes/flute, Tim Johnson, vocal/drums. |
| Aug 15 |
The
Juggernaut Jug Band
from Louisville. NOT
just another novelty act! A mass appealing blend of jazz, blues, ragtime,
swing and original music on guitar, harmonica, bass, percussion, accordion,
trumpet and vocals. With scrub boards, washtubs, kazoos and various other
sundry hardware on selected tunes. Accomplished musicians that “don’t let
their virtuosity get in the way of having fun”. Their exuberant music
displays skillfully conceived arrangements, unusual instruments and unique
vocal harmonies. Appeared with Leon Russell, Arlo Guthrie and Bill Monroe. |
Located at Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
First Street Beach
See You There!
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