Join us for a swing dance featuring a collective of swing all-stars under the banner of Kelby MacNayr’s Swing Rhythm Kings!
Featuring renowned trumpet player and bandleader Simon Stribling, legendary trombonist from the Count Basie and Duke Ellington orchestras Brad Shigeta, and clarinetist Al Pease, with organist Dr. Tony Genge and drummer/vocalist Kelby MacNayr!
Saturday, September 26
6:30–7:00 pm: A special introductory dance lesson — everyone welcome
7:00–9:00 pm: Live music
Suggested donation: $20. All are welcome, regardless of funds.
Saturday, September 26, 4–5:30 pm
Join us for a very special artist talk and workshop with renowned trombonist Brad Shigeta, drawing on his 40 years of performing with everyone from the Lionel Hampton Big Band to trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, and more!
The workshop is appropriate for beginners through to professional musicians, as well as anyone interested in learning more about jazz and the art of self-expression.
Instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome. Instrumentalists, please bring your instruments.
Suggested donation: $10–$20.