Where:
Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
149 Dudley Street
Boston, MA 02119
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Music
Event website:
https://makandaproject.com
Boston's acclaimed 13 piece jazz ensemble has been collaborating with renowned saxophonist Chico Freeman for the past 5 years, with performances in Europe as well as the United States, and an expanding repertoire of Freeman compositions arranged by Makanda Project leader John Kordalewski. For this concert, the group will further explore the riches of Mr. Freeman's compositions, performing newly-arranged pieces for the first time as well as some that have become favorites. There will also be a special guest appearance by the City Strings United cello section.
There will be two separate shows, at 7:00 and 8:30. Seats remain for the 8:30 show only. Reservations are recommended: for reservations email [email protected].
Kurtis Rivers - alto saxophone
Lee Odom - alto and soprano saxophone, clarinet
Chico Freeman - tenor saxophone
Sean Berry - tenor saxophone
Temidayo Balogun - tenor saxophone, flute
Charlie Kohlhase - baritone saxophone
Jerry Sabatini - trumpet
Haneef Nelson - trumpet
Alfred Patterson - trombone
Richard Harper - trombone
Bill Lowe - bass trombone
John Kordalewski - piano
Avery Sharpe - bass
Yoron Israel - drums
Bithyah Israel - cello
Rhea Gibson - cello
Daniel Chouinard - cello
Alexia Martinez - cello
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