The U of M Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra featuring Charlton Johnson

1350 Concourse Avenue,Memphis TN 38104

05 March, 2022

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Crosstown Arts presents the University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra featuring Charlton Johnson. The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Saturday, March 5, 2022 Doors open at 7pm | Show at 7:30pm TICKETS: $10 | Free for University of Memphis students and faculty with university ID *Crosstown Arts is requesting proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for this event. Please be prepared to present your vaccination card or a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours at check-in. The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music treats the audience to a special performance by Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra with featured guest Charlton Johnson. This 17-piece jazz ensemble will thrill music lovers with the sounds of legendary Harlem Renaissance artists such as Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday, along with modern composers such as Jim McNeely and Bob Brookmeyer. Jazz legend Charlton Johnson headlines the performance bringing his global experiences back to his hometown in this collaboration with his alma mater. Johnson started his career at 14 influenced by Memphis’ rich mixture of musical styles, homegrown talent and playing in local nightclubs on historic Beale Street. Taking his guitar skills around the world, he has played with jazz icons and all-stars including the Count Basie Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald, along with recording five albums, one of which won a GRAMMY award. 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.