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For
three years now, the White Rock Rhythms concert series
has showcased the great diversity of the (mostly underground)
Dallas jazz scene, with styles ranging from traditional swing
and New Orleans Street beat to contemporary progressive and the
Avant Garde.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 21, 2006
(8 PM) - KICKOFF CONCERT with
the Bath Houseband featuring Quartet Out saxophonist Jim
Sangrey, BL Lacerta and Tidbits trombonist Kim Corbet, Ghostcar
guitarist Daniel Huffman, Drew Phelps Band bassist Drew Phelps
and drummer Max Oepen, last heard at White Rock Rhythms with Flipside
bassist Paul Unger and poet Tammy Gomez.
(9:30 PM) - CONCERT - The music continues
with the Inner City All-Stars Brass Band. They really lit
the place up in their White Rock Rhythms show last fall so we
had to have them back for the festival. Their unique blend of
New Orleans brass band jive spiced with James Brown and other
funky classics take audiences right back to the original spirit
of jazz, wide open and as fun as it gets.
Inner City All Stars Brass Band website: http://www.musiciansdfw.org/afm_bands/all_stars/all_stars.htm
(Around Midnight) - JAM SESSION - Led by members of the Bath
Houseband the evening will end with a jam session.
Members of the Inner City All-stars and, frankly, everyone who's
ever been a part of White Rock Rhythms is invited to join us for
a crazy musical ride on the spur of the moment.
Saturday, April 22, 2006
(3 PM) –WORKSHOP - Producer
Kim Corbet will conduct a workshop entitled "Jazz Iz,”
the history, major artists and meaning of the music in American
culture. Mr. Corbet taught Jazz History and Practice for the last
30 years in various colleges (at SMU since 1982) and he has loved
the music for much longer. Sight and sound will be used to open
up the world of jazz from a musician's point of view, always with
the listener's perspective in mind.
(6:30) - PANEL DISCUSSION - A Q&A
Session with a panel of musicians and other related professionals.
There will be a few topics to address, but most of the inspiration
will come from you.
(8 PM) –CONCERT - Jamal Mohamed
& Beledi Ensemble. The
award-winning Beledi Ensemble plays world music combining Greek,
Egyptian and Baltic music. Mr. Mohamed’s unique charisma
and incredibly high musical standards make each concert a life
changing opportunity for all who are lucky enough to get in the
door. Jamal has been playing to standing room only audiences for
three decades and is in demand at festivals, in concert and on
recording sessions all over the world.
Jamal Mohamed’s website is
http://www.jamalmohamed.com/index2.html
Sunday, April 23
(2 PM) - Picnic in the park with
the Herbie Johnson Quartet. Cap off the festival with familiar
songs and a friendly atmosphere, creating a beautiful ending to
our first jazz festival. The concert (weather permitting) will
be on the Bath House's back verandah, overlooking White Rock Lake.
Bring a picnic, bring a blanket, but most importantly, bring your
pic-a-nic rhythm! What a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon?
(Picnic in the park is supported by the City of Dallas Office
of Cultural Affairs' Neighborhood Touring Program)
TICKETS - Available at the door, 1 hour
before the concerts/workshop
Friday night, including the midnight jam. - $10
Saturday night, including the Q&A session. - $10
Saturday afternoon jazz workshop. - $5 (Free with festival pass
or concert ticket stub from either night)
Sunday Picnic in the Park: FREE
Festival
passes - $20 - includes admission and VIP seating to all events!!
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