Monday, March 24, 2008

RAMSEY LEWIS - LEGENDS OF JAZZ TOUR

Smooth jazz radio host and noted pianist Ramsey Lewis has announced this year's Legends Of Jazz tour, based on the popular radio and PBS TV show he hosts. The tour will feature separate lineups in varying locations, with dates spread out through the fall. The tour will be sponsored by AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Ramsey Lewis will perform at ten dates on the tour with the Ramsey Lewis Trio trio. That Legends Of Jazz tour lineup will also feature saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera, and smooth jazz group Fourplay featuring Bob James, Larry Carlton, Nathan East and Harvey Mason. In addition, a second lineup under the Legends Of Jazz banner will feature vocalist Kurt Elling with his trio, saxophonist and flutist Ernie Watts and the Ethel String Quartet performing material from saxophonist John Coltrane.

Here’s a peek at Ramsey Lewis’ upcoming tour schedule (includes dates for the Legends Of Jazz tour and solo/trio dates:

March 14 - Wickenburg, AZ @ Webb PAC Trio
March 27 - New York, NY @ Jazz At Lincoln Center Trio
March 28 - New York, NY @ Jazz At Lincoln Center Trio
March 29 - New York, NY @ Jazz At Lincoln Center Trio
April 4 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Broadmoor Hotel Trio
April 5 - Palm Desert, CA @ McCallum Theatre Trio
April 11 - Chicago, IL @ McCallum Theatre Solo
April 13 - Washington, DC @ Kennedy Center Trio
April 24 - Newport News, VA @ Ferguson PAC Legends of Jazz
April 25 - Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre Trio
April 27 - Eugene, OR @ Hult Center Trio
June 14 - Boston, MA @ Hanover PAC Legends of Jazz
June 15 - Indianapolis, IN @ Indy Jazz Fest Legends of Jazz
August 9 - Highmount, NY @ Belleayre Music Festival Trio
August 16 - Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Festival With Joffrey Ballet
August 27 - Philadelphia, PA @ Mann Center Legends of Jazz
September 5 - Washington, D.C. @ DC Convention Center Legends of Jazz
September 12 - Chicago, IL @ Ravinia Music Festival Legends of Jazz
October 17 - Rehoboth Beach, DE @- Jazz Festival Legends of Jazz
October 19 - Tucson, AZ @ Centennial Hall Legends of Jazz
November 7 - Miami, FL @ Knight Concert Hall Legends of Jazz
November 14 - New York, NY @ Town Hall Legends of Jazz

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