August 19th, 2007

The Javon Jackson Band featuring Les McCann
Javon Jackson began working professionally in local jazz clubs at age 16, playing with former Max Roach Quintet pianist Billy Wallace. After sitting in one night Javon's style on tenor earned him an invitation to join Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. This performance has him featuring the legendary Les McCann. Best known for his platinum single "Compared to What"
 

T.K. Blue combines African, Caribbean ,South American rhythms and tonalities. He makes music with the saxophone ,alto and soprano, flute and kalimba. In a Blue set you'll hear everything from swing to funk to reggae to samba but the point at which it starts is jazz. T.K. Blue will be performing portions of " Follow the North Star" , an original composition commissioned by TRANSART.
 

Joe Bataan was born and raised in Spanish Harlem. Bataan had a vision to combine Latin Music with Rhythm and Blues. As a result of this musical merge, Joe Bataan became known as the first recording artist to authentically create Latin Soul music.
 

Steve Colson - A critically acclaimed figure in modern jazz, Steve's compositions are finding there way into the jazz standard repertoire are are being performed and recorded by some of today's jazz greats as well as by his own group.
 

Iqua Colson was named a Vocal Talent Deserving Wider Recognition by Downbeat Magazine

 
 


 

Hudson Valley Resort & Spa

Gates open at Noon, Music begins at 1:00

Tickets $35
$45 at the Door

(Make all checks and Money Orders payable to TRANSART)
 

RAIN or SHINE

NO COOLERS

NO GLASS BOTTLES

NO ALCOHOL

 

Lunch available for purchase - Best Barbeque in the Valley

Tickets may be purchased on line or by phone with a major credit card
 

   
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Oscar Brown, Jr.
1926-2005

Your spirit and music lives

You are listening to Oscar Brown, Jr.
August 29th, 2004 at Jazz in the Valley

                                                          JAZZ IN THE VALLEY
TRANSART introduced JAZZ IN THE VALLEY in 2000 with an afternoon of music and art featuring Ahmad Jamal.This event has since grown into an annual concert series showcasing music performed by world-class musicians fittingly complemented by breathtaking views. 
                                  

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