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Tribeca Performing Arts Center presents the 7th annual Lost Jazz Shrines Series
Tribeca Performing Arts Center pays tribute to the success and impact of The Village Gate in its 7th annual Lost Jazz Shrines Series, the only forum in New York City that celebrates the nightclubs, corner taverns and lofts that were the hottest scenes on the city’s jazz map before passing into history. The Series provides glimpses of venues that were home to one of America’s greatest contributions to world culture - jazz - and the people who made them come alive. The Series also serves to celebrate the impact of these venues and artists on the jazz scene today. Tribeca honors the diverse role The Gate played in showcasing jazz legends. The Village Gate presented “3 Shows Nitely”. Tribeca follows that model by presenting three separate showcases honoring the legacies of The Gate.
May 6 Randy Weston in “Spirits of Our Ancestors". 8:30pm: Concert by Randy Weston. Pianist and composer Randy Weston is a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master honoree. He will continue his lifelong quest for the spirits of our ancestors with a unique evening of his original solo piano and piano trio music. Tickets $25.
7pm: Pre–Concert Humanities Discussion. Interview with Randy Weston to be conducted by the collaborator on Weston’s autobiography Willard Jenkins. They will discuss Weston’s many travels and the music of the Motherland. Free Admission to Humanities event.
May 20 Larry Coryell in “Mingus – The Guitar Aspect”. 8:30pm: Concert by Larry Coryell. One of the jazz world’s most gifted guitarists, Larry Coryell was a pioneer who plotted the course for the later 1960s and 1970s jazz-fusion experiments, and played on some of the great composer/bassist/bandleader Charles Mingus’ final recordings. On this evening, Coryell will honor the music and legacy of Mingus, one of The Gate’s all-time favorite artists. Tickets $25.
7pm: Pre–Concert Humanities Discussion. A conversation on working with Mingus and the music of the master between jazz critic Bill Milkowski and Larry Coryell. Free Admission to Humanities event.
June 3 Carla Cook in “Nina & The Queen at The Gate”. 8:30pm: Concert by Vocalist Carla Cook. A TRIBECA favorite returns to celebrate the music of Nina Simone, who made some of her most celebrated recordings at The Gate, and Aretha Franklin, who made her first New York appearances at The Gate. Cook has previously performed for Ms. Franklin.
7pm: Pre–Concert Humanities Discussion. Village Gate owner Art D’Lugoff and jazz critic Dan Ouellette remember the great vocalists who performed at The Village Gate.
May 6 Randy Weston in “Spirits of Our Ancestors". 8:30pm: Concert by Randy Weston. Pianist and composer Randy Weston is a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master honoree. He will continue his lifelong quest for the spirits of our ancestors with a unique evening of his original solo piano and piano trio music. Tickets $25.
7pm: Pre–Concert Humanities Discussion. Interview with Randy Weston to be conducted by the collaborator on Weston’s autobiography Willard Jenkins. They will discuss Weston’s many travels and the music of the Motherland. Free Admission to Humanities event.
May 20 Larry Coryell in “Mingus – The Guitar Aspect”. 8:30pm: Concert by Larry Coryell. One of the jazz world’s most gifted guitarists, Larry Coryell was a pioneer who plotted the course for the later 1960s and 1970s jazz-fusion experiments, and played on some of the great composer/bassist/bandleader Charles Mingus’ final recordings. On this evening, Coryell will honor the music and legacy of Mingus, one of The Gate’s all-time favorite artists. Tickets $25.
7pm: Pre–Concert Humanities Discussion. A conversation on working with Mingus and the music of the master between jazz critic Bill Milkowski and Larry Coryell. Free Admission to Humanities event.
June 3 Carla Cook in “Nina & The Queen at The Gate”. 8:30pm: Concert by Vocalist Carla Cook. A TRIBECA favorite returns to celebrate the music of Nina Simone, who made some of her most celebrated recordings at The Gate, and Aretha Franklin, who made her first New York appearances at The Gate. Cook has previously performed for Ms. Franklin.
7pm: Pre–Concert Humanities Discussion. Village Gate owner Art D’Lugoff and jazz critic Dan Ouellette remember the great vocalists who performed at The Village Gate.
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