Jazz Legacy Project presents John Coltrane: The Beauty of Struggle
The renowned Jazz Legacy Project returns to Cain Center for the Arts with another profound educational and entertaining program. This time, we’ll explore how John Coltrane’s music directly shaped R&B, Soul, and eventually Hip-Hop. Audiences will be able to learn how & why his work was so powerful, while also being inspired by his battle to overcome early childhood trauma and missed opportunities to create some of the most indelible and important music of the 20th century.
Shelley Ruffin presents ‘The Sounds of Memphis’
Memphis Tennessee native and recording artist, Shelley Ruffin, known for her powerful vocals and captivating performances, is proud to present her show “The Sounds of Memphis”. Shelley and her 10 piece band of award winning musicians will take you on a soulful journey through the rich musical heritage for which Memphis is renowned, celebrating the iconic sounds that have defined the city, from blues and soul to rock ‘n’ roll. Expect an evening filled with classic hits from artists such as Al Green, Sam & Dave, BB King, Elvis Presley and many more surprises as Shelley pays homage to the legendary artists and timeless music of Memphis. Tickets start at $25. Learn more at https://www.shelleyruffin.com/
Jazz Legacy Project presents Billie Holliday – God Bless the Child
Billie Holiday’s unique vocal approach and advanced sense of rhythm made her one of the most important and influential vocalists in American history. Her relentless fight to be treated as an equal – as a musician, a female, and an African-American – made her one of the most important American figures in the 20th century. Join us as we detail how she developed her unique vocal style and how she blazed a trail for women and African-Americans that would pave the way for future generations. Featuring a multimedia experience of live music, narration, images, and video footage. Tickets start at $30. Learn more at https://www.jazzlegacyproject.com/
Joe Gransden’s Little Big Band Holiday Show
Let the sounds of your favorite holiday classics played by jazz sensation Joe Gransden and his big band get you in a festive mood this season! With brand new arrangements by Wes Funderburk and Jeff Jarvis, this concert will have you tapping your toes all the way home! Learn more at https://joegransden.com/ Tickets: $45-65
Jazz at the Cain
Sons of Serendip
Lobby Open: 6:30 PM Through serendipity, four talented friends from graduate school found themselves together on America’s Got Talent in 2014 where they wowed audiences and judges alike. Their rich combination of gorgeous vocals accompanied by harp, cello, and piano struck an immediate chord with listeners and now comprise the head-turning and inspiring sound of their band, Sons of Serendip. The Boston Globe aptly describes them as “A classical-jazz-pop-R&B-gospel fusion quartet whose bread and butter is interpreting songs that move you – from Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ to Bonnie Raitt’s ‘I can’t Make You Love Me.” The Sons’ stunning vocals and soulful interpretations of popular works touch the heart
Christian Sands
Lobby Open: 6:30 PM “…having successfully made the case for his breadth of style, Sands is free to follow his music where it leads.” – NPR “…Christian Sands plays with a restrained touch and a rolling command across the entire keyboard.” – The New York Times “Sands is skilled, soulful and melodic…” – VICE Noisey Grammy Nominee Christian Sands is an emerging jazz force. His abundant piano technique perfectly matches his conception, accomplishing a much deeper musical goal: a fresh look at the entire language of jazz. Christian says, “My music is about teaching the way of jazz and keeping it alive.” Whether it’s stride, swing, bebop, progressive, fusion, Brazilian or Afro-Cuban, Sands develops the past while providing unusual and stimulating vehicles for the present… and for the future. He expresses himself through an extensive vocabulary of patterns, textures and structures, all the while maintaining a strong sense of understatement, sensitivity, taste and swing — hallmarks for as long as he has been playing.
Becca Stevens
Becca StevensMusic At The Mill SeriesSaturday, October 8, 2022Cornelius Arts Center19725 Oak StreetCornelius, NC 28031Complementary reception at 6:30 PM. Followed by 8:00 PM performance.Sponsored by Southend Reclaimed