The University of Memphis MEMPHIS JAZZ COLLECTIVE

1350 Concourse Avenue,Memphis TN 38104

16 November, 2021

Description

Crosstown Arts hosts the University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra, 901 Jazz, and the U of M Jazz Singers in the Green Room. Southern Comfort Jazz: Memphis Jazz Collective The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:00pm Tickets are $10; Free for all University of Memphis students and faculty with University ID Southern Comfort Jazz, featuring 901 Jazz and University of Memphis Jazz Singers, presents a jazz collection showcase of music from jazz legends and newcomers. 901 Jazz ignites the evening’s performance with high energy, melodic beats playing the music from bebop legends Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Headlining the evening, Southern Comfort, featuring the University of Memphis Jazz Singers, spotlights homegrown talent with new student works, dueling trumpets with special guest David Spencer, and an exquisite solo performance by Shelby Sellers. Crosstown Arts is a contemporary arts organization dedicated to further cultivating the creative community in Memphis. We provide resources and create opportunities and experiences to inspire, support, and connect a diverse range of creative people, projects, and audiences. The spaces and programs we manage integrate varying components of exhibition, performance, production, education, and retail.  We welcome anyone in the community to join any of our events or projects, regardless of prior experience or expertise with creative interests.