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Lowell Ringel is an award-winning bassist, composer, and educator. Heavily influenced by Charlie Haden and Scott Lafaro, Ringel is known for his lyrical soloing, as well as his steady, yet creative, sense of groove and rhythm. Lowell Ringel - bass Lovell Bradford - piano Dorien Dotson - drums *Proof of vaccination is required […]
Kate & Keith have been musical and life partners for 18 years producing 7 critically acclaimed albums together earning 3 GRAMMY nominations. Join us for their monthly Sharp Nine Residency May 7th as they 'work it on out' with bassist Paul Creel and drummer Stephen Coffman. Expect the unexpected !! *Proof of vaccination […]
Jim Ketch is one of the most important jazz artist/educators in North Carolina. Director of the jazz studies program at UNC-CH for over 30 years, co-founder and musical director of the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Jim Ketch - trumpet Evan Ringel - trombone Donavan Cheatham - drums Aaron Gross - bass Mark Wells - […]
Pianist Ethan Iverson presents his big band suite Bud Powell In The 21st Century. Ethan Iverson - piano Brad Linde - tenor saxophone/conductor, Will Campbell - alto saxophone Kevin Wilson - alto saxophone, Dave Finucane - tenor saxophone, Shaquim Muldrow - tenor saxophone, Shaena Ryan Martin - baritone saxophone, Christian McIvor - trumpet, Jim Ketch - […]
"...beautiful intensity exudes from the "chambersoul" of Shana Tucker, a singer-songwriter whose main instrument is the cello. Her original gumbo of jazz, folk and R&B evokes the spirit of Bill Withers and Esperanza Spalding." -- INDYWEEK Cellist. Singer-Songwriter. Arts Advocate. Teaching Artist. Collaborator. Cultural Conduit. In each role, Shana Tucker is a builder-of-connections, whether she’s associating […]
Eric Williams graduated from UNCG's Miles Davis Jazz Studies program. He is currently a member of the Army's esteemed Jazz Ambassadors big band. *proof of vaccination is required for entry into the Sharp Nine Gallery*
Thomas Heflin and Mitch Butler have been performing together on and off since they met as doctoral students at the University of Texas at Austin. Mitch Butler is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina and has been the trombonist and arranger for a number of musical groups including the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra headed by […]
Closing in on a 30th anniversary, the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, co-founded and directed by Jim Ketch continues its monthly Tuesday evening performance at the Sharp Nine Gallery. Featuring the top jazz artists in NC, the NCJRO draws from a wide selection of the big band playbook. Expect works from Ellington, Basie, Thad Jones, Kenton […]
A protégé of legendary alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, Kris has enjoyed a long career as a sought-after sideman, performing and/or recording with Illinois Jacquet, Gerald Wilson, Andy Gonzales, Jimmy Greene, Helen Sung, Jonathan Barber, Winard Harper, Andy Laverne, the Mingus Dynasty, Avery Sharpe, Ike Sturm, Rogerio Boccato, Andy Jaffe, Kendrick Oliver’s New Life Orchestra, Noah […]