Gualala Arts Jazz Series, in association with Fred Adler KTDE (100.5 FM), presents a Special Premier Performance: Tribute to the Modern Jazz Quartet Saturday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gualala Arts Center Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Larry Vuckovich

A tribute to The Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) featuring Larry Vuckovich, piano, and Noel Jewkes, reeds,

Noel Jewkes

(co-leaders), Tommy Kesecker and Herb Gibson, vibes, Josh Workman, guitar, Eric Golub, violin, Buca Necak, bass, and Akira Tana, drums will perform the rich and gorgeous compositions associated with the MJQ.

For over four decades since the 1950's, the elegant MJQ reigned supreme in the jazz world, filling major concert halls around the globe. All of its members, John Lewis, piano, Milt Jackson, vibes, Percy Heath, bass and Connie Kay, drums, are now deceased. They ranked, along with the Duke Ellington and Count Basie Orchestras, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and the Miles Davis, Stan Getz, and Louis Armstrong groups, as one of the most successful jazz ensembles for performances and record sales in history.

Josh Workman

Eric Golub

Tommy Kesecker

This outstanding program is part of the Gualala Arts Jazz Series, presented in association with Fred Adler, of KDTE 100.5 FM local radio. Tickets are now on sale for $30 each. Price goes to $35 on the day of the performance. Call the Gualala Arts office at (707) 884-1138. Visa and MasterCard accepted.

Akira Tana, Larry Vuckovich, Buca Necak

This event sponsored by:

La Crema

The Gualala Arts Center, located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, CA,
is open weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and weekends from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Please call (707) 884-1138 for more information, or email info@gualalaarts.org.

Serving the coastal communities of northern Sonoma & southern Mendocino Counties.