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The Smooth Jazz Fall Festival
2009
The Redstone Room
Davenport, IA
Friday October 23
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8:00 PM
Urban Jazz Coalition |
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Urban Jazz Coalition is one of the hottest contemporary jazz
groups to come on the smooth jazz scene in some time, and
they have been creating a major buzz on the national
festival circuit over the past couple of years. The UJC
sound has been described by Jazz Time Magazine’s award
winning smooth jazz columnist, Brian Soergel, as being
“flush with rhythmic grooves, funky bass lines, and
beautifully written melodies.” You won’t want to miss an
opportunity to hear the band that everyone in smooth jazz is
talking about…Urban Jazz Coalition.
www.urbanjazzcoalition.com |
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Althea Rene |
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This unparalleled artist, born December 25th in Detroit,
Michigan, began her musical career at age four as a
classical flautist. She studied classical music while
attending Howard University in Washington D.C. and later she
gained further musical inspiration from the accomplishments
of Yusef Lateef, Ian Anderson, and Dave Valentine. She has
since developed her own creative style. Althea René
has worked more than 10 years as a Wayne County Deputy
Sheriff (Detroit, Michigan). Today, Ms. René is a full-time
performing/recording artist and is regarded among many as
one of the nation's most exciting solo improvisational
flautists. She is currently one of the headliners on Norman
Brown's 2009 Smooth Music Cruise. |
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Saturday October 24
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8:00 PM
Brian Simpson |
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Focusing once again on compelling acoustic piano melodies,
bright jazz improvisations and spirited funk grooves,
Simpson keeps the extraordinary momentum hopping--and, true
to the moniker he chose for the new album, soaring--with
Above The Clouds. The title track of It’s All Good proved
instantly and joyfully prophetic, as it hit #1 on the Radio
& Records Smooth Jazz Airplay chart and remained in the Top
5 for four months.
www.bsimpsonmusic.com |
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Tom Braxton |
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Saxophonist Tom Braxton is a versatile instrumentalist, a
charismatic performer, and a gifted composer whose distinct,
melodic sound thrills audiences of all ages and leaves them
wanting more. His crisp, lyrical melodies and tantalizing
grooves blend elements of jazz, Latin, funk, and R&B to
create a sound that is innovative and appealing. Braxton’s
latest album, “imagine this” is
a rich collection of songs designed to celebrate the joys of
life and encourage people to dream again. www.tombraxton.com |
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