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ExodusToJazz proudly presents The Seamus Blake Quartet featuring pianist David Kikoski on Friday, October 17, 2008 at The Clarion Riverside Hotel. (September 27, 2008 - Rochester) During performances accompanying Sylvia Cuenca (Oct. ‘07) and Helen Sung (March ‘08) Seamus affirmed the acclaim directed at him as being one of the finest saxophonists on the jazz scene today. This “smoking” quartet is sure to excite the ETJ audience with their up-tempo post-bop compositions. [ more ]
ExodusToJazz proudly presents Ulysses Owens Jr. and The USO Project, Friday, October 3, 2008 at The Clarion Riverside Hotel. (September 23, 2008 - Rochester) Ulysses returns to the ETJ stage as group leader following impressive sideman performances in groups led by Victor Goines (April ‘07), Mulgrew Miller (Nov. ‘07), Helen Sung (March ‘08) and Dr. Lonnie Smith (April ‘08) respectively. In his ETJ group leader debut, Ulysses presents a vanguard combo that will compel you to add several names to your “Future Legends of Jazz” list. [ more ]
ExodusToJazz proudly presents "The Rematch: Mulgrew Miller - Johnny O'Neal Piano Duel on Friday, September 12, 2008 at The Hyatt Regency Hotel. (September 6, 2008 - Rochester) Join the Exodus to an exciting evening of jazz! With their initial face-off judged a draw, these premier artists promise stirring musical interplay on the highest level. The rhythmic foundation will be provided by the dynamic duo of drummer Rodney Green and bassist Ivan Taylor. [ more ]
ExodusToJazz proudly opens the third season of live jazz concerts on September 5, 2008 with Paradigm Shift (September 1, 2008 - Rochester) featuring the stellar guest trio of trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, trumpeter Marcus Printup and saxophonist Gray Mayfield. Paradigm Shift and guests will feature tunes from their recent CD release entitled “Street Expressionisms.” [ more ]
ExodusToJazz Fall 2008 Show Details (September 1, 2008 - Rochester) [ more ]
ExodusToJazz announces Fall 2008 Line-Up (August 10, 2008 - Rochester) I am pleased to announce the following Exodus To Jazz series update. Ticket prices, special packages and general show information will be available at ExodusToJazz.com on August 18, 2008 and in e-mail announcements of each show. [ more ]