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Join us for a special night of jazz with the McCoy Tyner Legacy Band!About this Event
- Francisco Mela – Drums and bandleader
- Nat Reeves – Bass
- Benito Gonzalez – Piano
- George Garzone (special guest) – Tenor Saxophone
Blues on the Corner: McCoy Tyner Legacy BandDon’t miss world-renowned drummer and former McCoy Tyner sideman Francisco Mela as he leads this all-star tribute to his legendary mentor and former bandleader.Joining him is Venezuelan-American pianist Benito Gonzalez, widely hailed as the torchbearer for McCoy’s hard-driving yet lyrical style. Acclaimed bassist and Hartt School Professor Nat Reeves anchors the rhythm section. Tenor saxophone titan George Garzone will be a featured guest, heard here like never before.Produced by New England Jazz Collaborative, whose work has been featured on NPR’s Morning Edition and in The Boston Globe.“[Francisco] Mela is just a fantastic player. He has his own style and his own sound, which is what I look for in a drummer.”— McCoy Tyner“Fans and critics of pianist Benito Gonzalez agree: He’s a Latin McCoy Tyner.”— Michael J. West, JazzTimes“I’m not the master of the sax, George Garzone is.”— Michael Brecker
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Side Door , 85 Lyme St, Old Lyme, United States
Tickets
USD 27.98 to USD 59.75
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