Nancy Kelly & Dino Losito - Jazz Under the Stars

Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

Without a doubt Miss Kelly is one of the most exciting singers in the business today. Kelly’s refined vocal style is a study in phrasing, style and the ability to swing. Her powerful singing has captured many awards and the ears of many jazz fans around the globe. With a new CD that continues to demonstrate why critics have called Nancy Kelly “the real deal,” Kelly is back and keeping the jazz world swinging.

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Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers - Jazz Under the Stars

Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

Lavay is internationally recognized as The Queen Of Classic Jazz & Blues in the authentic style of the 1940's and 1950's. Lavay’s last album received a prestigious 4 -1/2 Star review in Downbeat magazine.

“It is so unlikely and so exciting that a band would appear on the scene today that plays classic jazz and blues so well and so convincingly.” – Johnny Otis

Welcome back, Lavay!

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Jim Rotondi & Doug Webb - Jazz Under the Stars

Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

Trumpeter Jim Rotondi has been a major figure
in the world of jazz for over 20 years, both in New York and on the international scene. His sound, soul, and sense of swing have been in demand as leader and sideman all over the world. "Clearly, Rotondi emerges as one of the best of the post-Hubbard generation" – Chris Hovan, allaboutjazz.com
We all know the great tenor sax of Doug Webb and his association with Bud Shank. Welcome back, Doug!

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Greg Abate - Jazz Under the Stars

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

“Abate is not content to rely on stock bebop riffs and standard chord progressions. Rather, the sharp angularity of his phrases and the often startling pauses in his fast-moving lines give his work a feeling of constant invention and creativity.” –Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

Greg is an absolute powerhouse who will absolutely not let hard driving bebop die.

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Big Band Express & Crystal Stark - Jazz Under the Stars

Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

You heard this combination on Valentine’s day and they knocked your socks off! Read the article on the opposite page to get an idea of what’s in store for you. But this time expect the music to be a little more feverish and swing little harder and Crystal to be a lot more sassy!

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