WSLR Presents: Jazz Combo Series

5500 Saint Elmo Avenue,Chattanooga TN 37409

24 February, 2022

Description

The Woodshop Listening Room Presents: Jazz Combo Series ft. Seaux Chill, Gordon Inman, John Hooker, & Given Graber The Woodshop Listening Room Presents: Jazz Combo Series Seaux Chill-keys, Gordon Inman-clarinet, John Hooker-drums, Given Graber-bass The Combo Series is a fun night for both performers and listeners. It features Chattanooga's finest musicians and embraces the concept of change and spontaneity. Masters of musical improvisation come together on this night for a creation that is sure to be new and of the highest quality entertainment. -------------------------------------------------------------------- SEAUX CHILL Nabil Ince, stage name Seaux Chill, is a musician, artist, and educator fusing together pillars of black music for a familiar yet unique sound. Chill began playing piano at 6 years old and uses the instrument as the foundation from which his creativity flows. Whether it’s creating, collaborating, learning, teaching, or performing, Chill brings a one of a kind energy and presence to the work he’s involved in. After studying music in college, he has held director positions with multiple Non Profits spanning children’s music education, justice and civil rights movement work, praise and worship music, and more. In addition, he has been able to share his music on stages around the world, spanning over 7,500 miles. Through these experiences, Chill has developed a love for helping others evolve and improve on their personal journey as he continues to learn how to do the same. From records like “PB&J” to “Truth’s Table,” Chill’s eclectic, genre bending approach to music welcomes people from all walks of life into his world. -------------------------------------------------------------------- GORDON INMAN Gordon Inman is a clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and music instructor in the Chattanooga area. In his playing life Mr. Inman plays or sings with the Figment Chamber Ensemble, Chattanooga Clarinet Choir, Uptown Big Band, Voci Virili Men’s Consort, Moon Change Jazz Quartet, and is one half of the clarinet/accordion duo Bergin & Inman (which occasionally employs a vocalist and rhythm section). In his administrative life he serves on the board of most of these ensembles and is the artistic director/associate conductor/concertmaster of the Clarinet Choir, is the treasurer of Uptown, an associate conductor of Voci Virili, the band leader of Moon Change, and a board member of two community art centers: Signal Mountain’s Mountain Arts Community Center (a.k.a. MACC) and East Ridge Creative Arts (ERCA). In his capacity as a music educator Mr. Inman serves as the clarinet and sometimes saxophone instructor at a dozen public and private schools in Hamilton, Catoosa, and Walker Counties; teaches at the two aforementioned art centers, as well as Giant Steps music store; serves as the adjunct professor of clarinet at Southern Adventist University; and maintains a robust private studio from his home. -------------------------------------------------------------------- JOHN HOOKER John Hooker (aka. Lil John) is one of the premier up and coming young drummers of the Chattanooga Music Community. Throughout his upbringing, John has delved into playing a multitude of styles. Whether it's traditional jazz, to modern hip-hop, Lil John will be the sonic support you are craving. This man doesn't back down from the Unknown and continues to make strides in his musical Growth. He has a distinct method of adding a freshness and energy to the mix. In recent years, John has worked with many of Chattanooga's top musicians, and is currently a touring member of the acclaimed Chattanooga band Call Me Spinster. In addition, he once won twenty dollars in a beat battle. John enjoys hanging out and making music with friends, producing music, and raspberries. -------------------------------------------------------------------- GIVEN GRABER Given Graber is an upright bassist rooted in Chattanooga. He has wide range of musical experience, but has a strong base in the Jazz and Classical styles. For the past eight years, Given has consistently played in and around Chattanooga’s venues, restaurants, parks, festivals, basements, backyards, and bars. In addition, he was invited on two international tours: Japan in 2014 with the New City Gospel Choir, and China in 2019 with Seaux Chill and Rise Chattanooga. Some of Given’s current involvements include the Chattanooga Symphony, Moon Change, Figment Chamber Ensemble, Grassland String Band (Athens, GA), Robin Grant and The Standard, and more. Perhaps Given’s most prominent endeavor is with the Chattanooga Music Community; as the host of Chattanooga’s only weekly Jazz Jam session (you’re invited!), Given is invested in growing the local music scene. At age 27, Given is excited and hopeful about the opportunity he sees for music in Chattanooga. He has found a community filled with amazing individuals and can’t wait to bring it a little closer to the eyes and ears of Chattanooga. The Woodshop is an intimate live music venue and neighborhood pub on the outskirts of the historic St. Elmo neighborhood.  Since 2015, our goal has been to assemble and host a network of musicians and makers who are local to or traveling through the area. With our resources, they are able to create, present, or record their work in front of an appreciative audience.