04/07/2022
THIS WEEK at BLU Jazz+! Our #NYCtoAkron series continues as more amazing talent from New York City swings into the BLU Zone as Vanessa Rubin's NY Octet plays Tadd Dameron, The Relay Album Release Party, plus our "first Thursdays" BLU Jazz Big Band Residency ft. Bobby Selvaggio!
THURSDAY (4/7)
BLU Jazz Big Band Residency ft. Bobby Selvaggio at BLU Jazz+
Join us for the return of our "first Thursdays" big band artist-in-residence series led by acclaimed alto saxophonist, composer, arranger, and jazz clinician, Bobby Selvaggio, featuring his 11-piece all-star ensemble! • 8PM (7PM doors), $15 ($10 student w/ ID at door)
FRIDAY (4/8)
"The Dream Is You: Vanessa Rubin Sings Tadd Dameron" at BLU Jazz+
NAACP Image Awards nominated vocalist and recording artist brings her critically-acclaimed musical tribute to legendary Cleveland composer/arranger, Tadd Dameron, to the Rubber City! With all-star octet featuring Cecil Bridgewater, Richie Goods, Winard Harper, Patience Higgins, Duane Eubanks, Bruce Williams, Clifton Anderson, Alex Harding, Brandon McCune. • 8PM (7PM doors), $30 ($10 student w/ ID at door)
SATURDAY (4/9)
"The Relay" (ft. Dan Pratt & Michael Eckroth) Album Release Event at BLU Jazz+
GRAMMY nominated New York City musicians – saxophonist Dan Pratt (Christian McBride Big Band) and pianist Michael Eckroth (John Scofield) team up with an all-new band and self-titled 2022 album release for a not-to-miss BLU debut! Featuring Dan Pratt, Michael Eckroth, Matt Clohesy, Jerome Jennings. • 8PM (7PM doors), $18 ($10 student w/ ID at door)
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