BLUE NOTE EMERGING ARTIST SERIES ANNOUNCED - STUDENTS TO OPEN FOR HEADLINERS ON WEDNESDAYS STARTING APRIL 14

BLUE NOTE EMERGING ARTIST SERIES
Presented by Brother Thelonious of North Coast Brewing Company

The Blue Note is proud to announce The Emerging Artist Series presented by Brother Thelonious of North Coast Brewing Company. The series is a unique opportunity for students currently enrolled in colleges and university jazz programs to open for our major performers on Wednesday evenings. The young musicians selected to perform are considered some of jazz’s top rising stars and represent the Blue Note’s commitment to developing the next generation of great jazz musicians. Doug Moody, VP of North Coast Brewing Co. says of the series, “Helping in providing an opportunity for talented young jazz artists to perform at the legendary Blue Note is the perfect way to continue our ever expanding commitment to jazz education.” Opening acts will go from 6:30 – 7:30pm, followed by the headliner’s first set at 8:00pm. The ticket price to the main performance will provide access to both the opening act and the main show.

April 14, 2010: ADAM LARSON – (tenor sax)

6:30 – 7:30pm – opening for Kenny Werner Quintet ($25/15)

“(Adam Larson is) a player for whom the word ‘prodigious’ was coined.” – Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

April 21, 2010: JAVIER ROSARIO – (guitar)

6:30 – 7:30pm – opening for Michel Camilo ($35/25)

"I believe Javier has a great talent and potential to become one of the key players in the Jazz world". - Michel Camilo

April 28, 2010: KATE DAVIS – (vocals/upright bass)

6:30 – 7:30pm – opening for Madeleine Peyroux ($45/30)

Best Vocalist & Outstanding Bass Solo winner – Downbeat Magainze Student Awards, 2009

May 5, 2010: JULIAN POLLACK – (piano)

6:30 – 7:30pm – opening for Chick Corea Trio ($65/40)

“A wonderful new player on the jazz scene.” – Marian McPartland, NPR Piano Jazz

May 12, 2010: PASCAL LE BOEUF – (piano)

6:30 – 7:30pm – opening for Chick Corea Trio ($65/40)

1^st Place – International Songwriting Competition, 2009

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Cassadra Wilson - The Pop Side

Cassandra Wilson has one of the most distinct sounds in vocal jazz, and yet her taste is as versatile as any vocalist in the music's history. Her most recent release on Blue Note Records, Closer To You: The Pop Side, shows how Ms. Wilson and her band can effortlessly transform songs and blend genres, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Check out this live rendition of Neil Young's "Harvest Moon" - it's live, which is Ms. Wilson at her best - and she'll be singing live for just three nights at the Blue Note this week from March 9 - 11.