(New York, NY) - Tribal Spears Art Gallery has partnered with Vertical Group Jazz (VGjazz) to produce the Urban Jazz & Art Series. A fusion of sight and sound the Urban Jazz & Arts Series will combine dynamic live musical performances by premier jazz musicians and varied pieces of exhibited art work from new and upcoming visual artists.

On Monday, April 24, 2006 the Urban Jazz & Art Series will kick-off at Tribal Spears Art Gallery located at 2167 Frederick Douglas Blvd. (8th Ave.) between 116/117th Streets from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The evening promises a fantastic cultural experience with a live jazz performance by

The Alex Blake Quartet, - Alex Blake,bass transformer, capable of making his instrument sound like anything from a flamenco guitar to a set of four tuned hand drums, and his stellar quartet featuring London-born saxophonist Chris Hunter, pianist Ted Cruz and drummer Victor Jones. Throughout the evening a visual showcase of works from abstract artists; Claudia Hayde, David Shrobe and Dianne Smith will be on display and available for sale by silent auction. Tickets are priced at $20, which includes cocktails & h'orduerves and can be purchased on line at www@vgjazz.com or by calling (646) 234-0349.

SERIES SCHEDULE:

Monday, April 24th, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Alex Blake Quartet

Monday, May 1, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Winard Harper Sextet

Monday, May 8, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The T.K.Blue Quintet--featuring Benny Powell

Monday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Alex Blake/with special guest

Monday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Somi

Monday, May 29, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Special Memorial Weekend Performance TBA

The Urban Jazz & Art Series will continue Monday evenings at Tribal Spears Art Gallery through out the spring. Check the schedule of the Urban Jazz & Art Series at Tribal Spears Art Gallery please visit www.vgjazz.com or www.tribalspears.com.