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Smithsonian Jazz Sextet: Tribute To The Poll Winners at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
Courtesy of MCG Jazz | Posted on February 11, 2021
When
Mon, April 5, 2021
7:00 pm
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Musicians
Charlie Young
saxophone, altoMarty Ashby
guitarPaul Thompson
bass, acousticKen Kimery
drumsChuck Redd
vibraphoneTony Nalker
pianoAbout
Original concert date: Saturday, June 2, 2018
This concert features music from Milt Jackson, Max Roach, Barney Kessel, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Cannonball Adderley, and others. All of whom were annual Downbeat Magazine “Poll Winners” in the 1950s and 1960s. Each musician in the sextet narrates a brief historical context for their instrument and musical selection.
Charlie Young – Saxophone
Chuck Redd – Vibes
Tony Nalker – Piano
Marty Ashby – Guitar
Paul Thompson – Bass
Ken Kimery – Drums