Saxophonist, flautist, composer, and vocalist James Moody has long been considered one of the world's finest jazz musicians. In a career that has spanned seven decades, Moody has performed with most of jazz's biggest names, including Dizzy Gillespie, who employed him as the band's saxophonist from 1946 until Gillespie's death in 1993.
Though originally booked to play this week, Moody has been advised by his doctors to stay at home and rest while he continues to recuperate from gallbladder surgery.
This week's performance will instead be a tribute to Moody, and fittingly, some of today's top saxophonists have rallied together to show their appreciation for his life's work and support for a speedy recovery.
In the “Saxophone Summit: Salute To James Moody,” pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Todd Coolman and drummer Adam Nussbaum will be joined by saxophonists Eric Alexander and Antonio Hart each night. Special guest saxophonists will be joining the band throughout the week, including Chris Potter (Aug. 24), Jimmy Heath (Aug. 26), Lew Tabackin (Aug. 27), Ada Rovatti (Aug. 28), and Joe Lovano (Aug. 29), among others.
Though originally booked to play this week, Moody has been advised by his doctors to stay at home and rest while he continues to recuperate from gallbladder surgery.
This week's performance will instead be a tribute to Moody, and fittingly, some of today's top saxophonists have rallied together to show their appreciation for his life's work and support for a speedy recovery.
In the “Saxophone Summit: Salute To James Moody,” pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Todd Coolman and drummer Adam Nussbaum will be joined by saxophonists Eric Alexander and Antonio Hart each night. Special guest saxophonists will be joining the band throughout the week, including Chris Potter (Aug. 24), Jimmy Heath (Aug. 26), Lew Tabackin (Aug. 27), Ada Rovatti (Aug. 28), and Joe Lovano (Aug. 29), among others.
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