Grown Folks Grooving Spring Jazz with the Master of the Piano Alex Bugnon

Grown Folks its time for Spring Jazz

Alex is an energetic force on the contemporary jazz scene, a pianist with a sultry mixture of contemporary jazz, funk, and R&B with hints of gospel.

Born in Caux, Switzerland. His hometown is just four miles from Montreux, the site of the world-famous jazz festival. Such proximity had to have influenced Alex Bugnon’s interest in becoming a musician. His love of music is rooted in an appreciation and understanding of classic jazz and soul-based artists such as Horace Silver to Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk to Ahmad Jamal and from Art Blakey to Earth, Wind and Fire. He developed an early friendship with Hancock. His uncle was the legendary jazz trumpeter, Donald Byrd. In addition to Hancock, the playing styles of McCoy Tyner, Red Garland, Kenny Kirkland, George Duke, and Keith Jarrett influenced him.

Alex Bugnon trained at the Paris Conservatory before landing in Boston to study at the Berklee School of Music. To this day, Alex Bugnon does not miss a day of practice or composing. It was in the U.S. that his exposure to R&B, gospel, jazz, and funk began to shape his personal sound. His genuine love for diverse music styles and commitment to his craft have kept Alex Bugnon touring steadily on the strength of a deep album catalog, the last, Harlem, being released in 2013.

He moved to New York City and toured with a variety of R&B artists including Melba Moore, Freddie Jackson, Patti Austin, James Ingram and Glenn Jones. An encounter with saxophonist Najee resulted in Alex Bugnon’s first contract with Orpheus Records and first album. Released in 1989, Love Season catapulted the unknown Bugnon to prominence and set him on his musical course.

Tickets are $60.00 for VIP which includes early entry (@7pm), artists Meet n Greet reception with Champagne and Heavy Hors d'oeuvre.

General Admission seating is $45.00.

Outdoor Cigar Lounge will also be available

Cashapp $TeamHenry8LLC or by calling 252 269 2747

(Table's of 8 are available by phone only)

(Cash Bar with Beer and Wine will be available)

Event Venue

Knights of Columbus, 1125 Pinetree Drive, New Bern, United States