Alive After Five presents: Brooke Alford—The Artist of the Violin

1050 Worlds Fair Park Drive,Knoxville TN 37916

12 August, 2022

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FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT: BROOKE ALFORD—THE ARTIST OF THE VIOLIN When you think of the violin, you may immediately think of orchestras and symphonies, yet the violin has been a very prominent instrument in the world of Jazz. Artists like Regina Carter, Noel Pointer, Eddie South and the first lady of Jazz Violin Ginger Smock (among others) have shown just how Jazzy you can get with a violin. Brooke Alford, The Artist of the Violin is one of today’s stand-out contemporary jazz violinists. This Aberdeen, North Carolina native who calls Atlanta, GA home is blazing the airwaves with her 2021 Smooth Jazz single release “SHINE” and her latest 2022 single “New Day”. Both songs will be featured on her highly anticipated 5th CD. A Smooth Jazz Charting Artist and Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Listee, Brooke Alford, The Artist of the Violin is an artist who consistently strives for excellence all-round. Since the start of her professional career in 2007, Brooke has independently released 1 LP and 2 EPs under her company and label, Alford Enterprises & Entertainment Group, LLC. Her second CD, "The Viosocalist" EP was produced and released under The Platinum Crown Music Independent label. Brooke’s official national radio debut occurred in 2018 with her Smooth Jazz single, "Closer" featuring award-winning International Recording Artist Bob Baldwin. Brooke’s body of work encompasses a fresh and creative blend of Smooth Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Western European Classical, and more. Opening for some of the best musical artists and entertainers in the industry has catapultedBrooke’s career to outstanding heights thus far. These notable artists and entertainers include The Whispers, Mint Condition, Peabo Bryson, Najee, Will Downing, Marion Meadows, Paul Taylor, Marcus Johnson, India.Arie, Tony, Toni, Tone`, and the late iconic Comedians Paul Mooney and Dick Gregory. She has also recorded with Saxophonist Marcus Anderson and Chante Cann, and has shared the stage with Julian Vaughn, Alex Bugnon, Ryan Kilgore, and several others in the Contemporary Jazz arena. www.brookealfordviolin.com ABOUT ALIVE AFTER FIVE: AA5 showcases incredible, diverse musical talent from all over the Southeastern United States. Kick off your weekend with musicians and entertainers as they take the stage with a backdrop of awe-inspiring art from East Tennessee and beyond. Adding to the flavor of the Alive After Five experience, each concert has food available from various food vendors, plus cash bars! The Alive After Five series finale is in conjunction with the opening of the special exhibition Radcliffe Bailey: Passages. Knoxville Museum of Art members will enjoy FREE ADMISSION to the performance after the opening reception! INTERESTED IN BECOMING A KMA MEMBER? KMA membership connects you to a network of generous, engaged, and enthusiastic people who ensure that everyone has full and free access to the best art of our region and the world. Benefits include: FREE ADMISSION to the Alive After Five performance on August 12FREE PASSES to the upcoming Alive After Five seriesDISCOUNTED TICKETS to the upcoming Alive After Five seriesDISCOUNTS in the museum gift shopDISCOUNTS to summer camps, workshops, and art classesINVITATIONS to exclusive, members-only events, previews, and fundraisersLearn more > EVENT DETAILS: Doors open at 5:30pm. Music begins at 6:30pm.The KMA Gift Shop is open to guests until 6:00pm and offers a variety of exciting and unique gifts for everyone.Street level galleries remain open until 8:00pm and attendees can view the beautiful exhibitions on display.Tickets: Members Tickets: FREEGeneral Admission: $20Member with AA5 pass: FREEKids under 12: FREECash Bar. Food will also be available for purchase. Masks are welcome but not required. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Sponsored by Cherokee Distributing Company.