Category: Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

Rebecca Kilgore to perform at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame on Thursday, May 12, 2011

Post author By mitchmuse
Post date May 12, 2011

Rebecca Kilgore

Song stylist Rebecca Kilgore will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2011, to celebrate the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame‘s 80th anniversary of the opening Tulsa’s historic Union Depot. The event will be held at the Jazz Depot, 111 E. First Street (Upper Level) in Tulsa, OK.
Accompanying Ms. Kilgore is saxophonist Harry Allen, a master of ballads and blues whose own robust sound supports the instrumental perfection of Kilgore‘s vocal opulence. With a prolific discography of over 30 recordings, Kilgore has performed worldwide and for such venues as New York’s Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention and Carnegie Hall.
Regular admission is $20, and $40 for reserve table seating. Limited reserve seating available. Tickets are available online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=7014751. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7:30. For tickets, call the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame at (918) 281-8609.

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Pianist Eldar Djangirov performs in Oklahoma on Sunday, April 17, 2011

Post author By mitchmuse
Post date April 15, 2011

Jazz pianist Eldar Djangirov will give a solo piano concert at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame’s Jazz Depot (111 E. First St. – Upper Level in Tulsa, OK) at 5 p.m. Sunday, April. 17, 2011. He will perform jazz standards, classical music and original compositions from his new CD “Three Stories.”

The Grammy-nominee has worked with the late Dr. Billy Taylor, Marian McPartland, Dave Brubeck, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Ron Carter and Herbie Hancock. Doors will open at 4 p.m. General admission is $15 and reserved table setting is $20. Tickets may be bought online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6950618. For more information, call (918) 281-8609.

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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame inductee Pat Moore to perform final concert on April 8, 2011

Post author By mitchmuse
Post date March 31, 2011

According to a news release, Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame inductee Ms. Pat Moore, will perform her farewell concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2011, at the Jazz Depot, 111 E. First St. (Upper Level) in Tulsa.

Due to continued health issues, the Oklahoma jazz piano/vocal legend has decided to thank the Tulsa community for their many years of support and love in her final concert. Moore will be accompanied with drummer Edward “Spike” Gore and Leon Rollerson on bass. Reserved table seating is $30 and general admission $15 per person. Tickets may be purchased online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6995721. For more information, call (918) 281-8609.

In other news, Jeff Jones and Primal Swing will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2011. Jones and his quartet will feature jazz standards and original tunes with special guest vocalists Misty Lane and Loren Stidham, Brent Deacon on guitar, Tom Shannon on sax, Rod Clark on bass and Mr. Jones on drums. Reserved table seating is $20, and general admission is $15. Tickets may be purchased online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6950616.

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Jared Johnson, others honor longtime Tulsa jazz drummer Art Blakey on March 27, 2011

Post author By mitchmuse
Post date March 26, 2011

Art Blakey

The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame will close out the month of March with a tribute to Tulsa jazz icon and drummer Art Blakey at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Jazz Depot, 111 E. First Street (Upper Level) in Tulsa, OK. Jared Johnson will lead some of Tulsa’s finest jazz musicians to honor this legendary jazz drummer.

Swinging the night away, the all-star cast includes trumpeter Jeff Shadley, tenor saxophonist Dr. Tommy Poole, bassist Jim Loftin, Scott McQuade on piano and Johnson on drums. Doors open at 4 p.m. General admission is $15 and front-row table seating is $20. For more information, call (918) 281-8609 or go online to http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6950615.

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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame hosts Saturday Mardi Gras Celebration at the Depot

Post author By mitchmuse
Post date March 5, 2011

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The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame presents a Mardi Gras bash at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011, at the Jazz Depot, 111 E. First Street (Upper Level) in Tulsa, OK.
Mary Cogan is the entertainment for Mardi Gras 2011. Joining Cogan will be Shelby Eicher (mandolin and violin), Pat Savage and Ron Morgan, as well as a surprise musical guest. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. King Cake and New Orleans Gumbo will be served and participants are encouraged to wear masks and costumes. For tickets, call Bettie at (918) 281-8609 or go online to http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6962783. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Cynthia Simmons

At 5 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2011, jazz vocalist Cynthia Simmons plans an evening of the “Songs I Love to Sing” highlighting many of her favorite jazz standards, including My Funny Valentine, Cry Me a River, Mood Indigo, Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me and more. Joining Simmons is special guest vocalist Pam Crosby and trumpeter Jeff Shadley. Doors will open at 4 p.m. For tickets, go to http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6950612.

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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame kicks off 2011 concert series on Sunday, Jan. 16

Post author By mitchmuse
Post date January 14, 2011

The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E. First Street (Upper Level) in Tulsa, OK, is pleased to start the new year with pianist & vocalist Justin Echols. Mr. Echols will kick-off the series with his show: “An Evening of Romance” performing some of his favorite jazz love songs. Doors open at 4 p.m., and showtime is 5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults; $10 for seniors and college students; and $5 for high school students and younger; and children under age 12 is free. Attendees may also reserve a front-row table seat for $20 per person. For tickets or more information, call (918) 281-8600. Concessions and Gift Shop are available. All major credit cards accepted.

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Northeastern State University Jazz Ensemble to perform at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

Post author By mitchmuse
Post date December 3, 2010

The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame presents Northeastern State University Jazz Ensemble at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at the Jazz Depot, 111 E. First Street, in Tulsa, OK. Attendees will hear NSU Jazz professor and music director Dr. Tommy Poole and his band, along with special guest vocalists Cynthia Simmons and Shannon Unger plus Jon Bueno on percussion and Mike Bennett on trumpet. General admission is $15, or $10 for seniors and students. Front-row table seating available for $20 per person. Tickets can be obtained online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6852091 or by calling (918) 281-8600. Tickets are also available at the door on the evening of the concert. Doors will open at 4 p.m.

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Ryan and Ryan duo performs Sunday at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in Tulsa

Post author By mitchmuse
Post date November 13, 2010

The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame will host Jazz Hall inductee, piano icon Donald Ryan and his son Barron at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at the Jazz Depot, 111 E. First Street in Tulsa, OK. Donald and Barron will play favorite jazz standards and a bit of ragtime.
Doors will open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $10 for seniors and students, and front-row table seating is available for $20 per person. Tickets may be purchased online at myTicketOffice.com or call (918) 281-8600.

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“A Letter to the Depot” opens 2010 fall season at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

Post author By mitchmuse
Post date September 10, 2010

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame‘s fall season opens on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, with “A Letter from the Depot” at the Jazz Depot, 111 East First Street – upper level in Tulsa, OK.
Sandy Gardner’s original one-woman musical that will take audience participants back to the glory days of train travel. The second half of the show also will feature Sandy and the Chuck Gardner Trio, who will offer great jazz standards and a few surprises. The trio consists of arranger and pianist Chuck Gardner, Bill Crosby on bass and Tony Yohe on drums. General admission is $15, and $10 for seniors and students. Front-row seating is available for $20 per person. For more information, call (918) 281-8600 or go to http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6852081. Tickets will also be available the day of the show. Doors will open at 4 p.m.

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Justin Echols presents “Life is a Cabaret: A Tribute to NYC Cabaret Legend Bobby Short”

Post author By mitchmuse
Post date August 19, 2010

Justin Echols will perform at 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame‘s Jazz Depot, 111 E. First Street (Upper Level) in Tulsa, OK.

After spending the winter at New York City’s Carlyle Hotel playing the piano, Justin Echols will bring his first-hand experience from the cabaret scene, paying tribute to the legendary vocalist/ pianist Bobby Short.

General admission is $15 or $10 for seniors and students. Front-row table seating is available for $20 per person.

Tickets may be purchased on the day of the show. Doors will open at 4 p.m. For more information, call (918) 281-8600.