The Journey: A Pilgrim's Progress Suite by Gregory Tardy and his Tentet

5 Oak Street,Asheville NC 28801

29 March, 2022

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Internationally acclaimed jazz musician and composer Gregory Tardy presents a musical suite of The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. Attend the world premiere of The Journey: A Pilgrim's Progress Suite at the historic First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street Asheville, NC March 29, 2022 Doors open 6:30pm Concert starts 7:00pm Tickets: $10 students, $10 seniors (65+), $20 adults, $25 at the door Featuring some amazing musicians: Gregory Tardy on tenor saxophone & clarinet, Michael Dease on trombone, Alex Norris on trumpet, Sean Conly on bass, Dave Potter on drums, Taber Gable on piano, Tom Johnson on bass clarinet, Maria Castilla on flute, Kimberly Simpkins on viola, and Bethany Hankins on violin. A South Arts/Jazz Road Creative Residency Grant recipient, Gregory Tardy, is bringing together top musicians from the jazz and classical worlds to create an epic musical journey. Join us in the grand adventure! Accolades for Gregory Tardy "Truly an awesome leader-performer and you’ll revel in his inventiveness and finesse. Tardy is THE new talent to watch.” - Jazz & Blues Report “Big sound, deep seated feel for the blues, and cerebral avante-garde chops.” - New York Magazine “With every release he takes another step forward establishing himself as one of the most important saxophonists of his generation.” - All About Jazz “Until you master the blues, anything else you do in jazz is going to sound hollow. Gregory Tardy has not made that mistake.” - The Washington Post