Archive for December, 2015
Buzz “Buzzsaw” Fowler Tribute is 3 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Rhythm Room
By Patricia Myers
Jan “Buzz” Burgess Fowler, 61, a Phoenix harmonica player and leader of the Toolshed and First String bands in Phoenix, died of a heart attack on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. A celebration of life featuring more than 60 musicians will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27 at the Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 85015 (602-85014, rhythmroom.com). Admission is free, with donations encouraged to raise funds for the family’s funeral expenses, as well as canned goods for St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix…
Continue ReadingThelonious Monk Institute of Performance Jazz Ensemble
By Patricia Myers
An international jazz ensemble performed two polished concerts, including cameo sit-ins by New York drummer Lewis Nash, during the third anniversary weekend of The Nash concert venue that is named in his honor.
Continue ReadingKenny Barron Trio with George Mraz, Lewis Nash
By Patricia Myers
Pianist Kenny Barron brought his Platinum Trio with bassist George Mraz and drummer Lewis Nash to perform two classy concerts as part of the third anniversary celebration of The Nash, a jazz venue named for the Phoenix-born musician.
Continue ReadingRiffs: Music News from Out and About
By Patricia Myers
Pianist Charles Lewis, among the musicians who regularly performed at the legendary Century Sky Room jazz-blues club of 1960s Phoenix, will play for the club’s reunion on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The free public event starts at 4 p.m. and will feature others who entertained there, including vocalist-bassist Michael Reed. The event will be at the William H. Patterson Elks Lodge #477, 1007 S. Seventh Ave. (north of Buckeye, lot parking at the lodge and across Seventh), Phoenix 85007, 602-254-1772.
Continue ReadingReunion for legendary Century Sky Room is Dec. 6 in Phoenix
The legendary Century Sky Room jazz and blues club of 1960s Phoenix will be celebrated with a city-wide reunion of past musicians and past patrons starting at 4 pm Sunday, Dec. 6, at the William H. Patterson Elks Lodge #477, 1007 S. Seventh Ave. (north of Buckeye, lot parking at lodge & across Seventh), Phoenix 85007, 602-254-1772.
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