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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

Where

Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
1815 Metropolitan Street
Pittsburgh, PA
Map
412-322-0800

Smithsonian Jazz Sextet: Tribute To The Poll Winners at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild

When

Mon, April 5, 2021
7:00 pm

Musicians

Charlie Young
saxophone, alto
Marty Ashby
guitar
Paul Thompson
bass, acoustic
Chuck Redd
vibraphone

About

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

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