Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State have announced the dates of 10 free concerts, each with two sets of music, in featuring the American music ensembles selected to participate in the 2008-2009 The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad program.
Featured bands include:
· Brian Horton Quartet
· Chris Byars Quartet (pictured)
· Duende Quartet
· Eli Yamin Blues Band
· Hoppin’ John String Band
· Helen Sung & NuGenerations
· Roseanna Vitro and The JazzIAm Band
· Ryan Cohan Quartet
· The Student Loan
· Vice Verse All Stars
Selected for their artistic integrity, musical ability and educational skills, these finalist ensembles will tour internationally with The Rhythm Road program to share their music with the world to promote cross-cultural understanding with special emphasis on countries not regularly visited by American musicians. Tour activities will include public concerts, master classes, lecture-demonstrations, workshops, jam sessions, media outreach and collaborations with local musicians. Over the past three years, 108 musicians from 28 ensembles have toured with the program, visiting 89 countries on five continents.
WHERE/WHEN:
Free concerts at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, January 31-June 6, in New York City: Broadway at 60th Street, 5th floor.
Date Time Ensemble
January 31, 1 p.m. The Student Loan
January 31, 3 p.m. Vice Verse All Stars
March 21, 1 p.m. Helen Sung & NuGenerations
March 21, 3 p.m. Chris Byars Quartet
April 11, 1 p.m. Ryan Cohan Quartet
April 11, 3 p.m. Hoppin’ John String Band
April 18, 1 p.m. Brian Horton Quartet
April 18, 3 p.m. Roseanna Vitro and The JazzIAm Band
June 6, 1 p.m. Duende Quartet
June 6, 3 p.m. Eli Yamin Blues Band
Free concerts at the National Geographic Society, January 29-June 4, in Washington, D.C.: National Geographic’s Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M St. NW.
Date Time Ensemble
January 29, 6 p.m. Vice Verse All Stars
January 29, 7:15 p.m. The Student Loan
March 19, 6 p.m. Helen Sung & NuGenerations
March 19, 7:15 p.m. Chris Byars Quartet
April 9, 6 p.m. Ryan Cohan Quartet
April 9, 7:15 p.m. Hoppin’ John String Band
April 16, 6 p.m. Brian Horton Quartet
April 16, 7:15 p.m. Roseanna Vitro and The JazzIAm Band
June 4, 6 p.m. Duende Quartet
June 4, 7:15 p.m. Eli Yamin Blues Band
For more information visit The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad.
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