'Straight, No Chaser: The Music of Thelonious Monk'
From the organizers:
Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
Russell Malone, guitar
Rodney Whitaker, bass
Gerald Clayton, piano
Lewis Nash, drums
Special Guest — Charles McPherson, alto saxophone
This is his story, these are his songs.
The second most recorded Jazz musician of all time, Thelonious Monk’s eccentric charisma, unique improvisational style and percussive approach set the standard for – not just Jazz musicians, but – musical icons ever since.
Join Gilbert Castellanos, Gerald Clayton, Lewis Nash, Russell Malone, Rodney Whitaker and special guest Charles McPherson for an evening celebrating one of Jazz’s most influential characters.
The San Diego Symphony does not appear in this program. Be sure to come early for a pre-concert set from students of the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, beginning around 6:15pm.
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