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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame presents “A Salute to Curly Lewis: Texas Western Swing Reunion” on July 21

Curly Lewis

The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E. First St. (Upper Level) in Tulsa, OK, will play a tribute at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011, to Curly Lewis, the only sideman immortalized on the Cain’s Ballroom Walk of Fame.
Lewis lent his fiddle and vocal talent to many of the greatest western-swing bands in history, including Hank Thompson, Leon McAuliffe, Bob Wills, and Tulsa’s own Johnnie Lee Wills.
In 1936, Lewis beat all the competition — both kids and adults — in a fiddling contest sponsored by Bob at Tulsa’s Avery Coliseum. He was only 11 then, but his career path had been set. After playing local radio shows (and bars for tips) during his teen years, Lewis joined Johnnie Lee Wills and His Boys, who’d taken over Bob Wills’ daily broadcasts at the Cain’s.
The tribute concert, led by trombonist Steve Ham, will feature songs made famous by the bands Lewis graced, along with a few surprises.  Many of the musicians in this first-class tribute group, assembled byHam, have known and played with Lewis for many years.
Tickets are $15 and can be obtained by calling (918) 281-8609 or go online to http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=7071478.

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Olivia Duhon presents Fathers’ Day concert on June 19 at Jazz Depot in Tulsa

Olivia Duhon

One of Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame’s favorite vocalists, Olivia Duhon sings at the Jazz Depot, 111 E. First St. in Tulsa, OK, at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2011, for a special Fathers’ Day concert.  
One of Urban Tulsa’s “Hot 100” artists, a “Best of Tulsa” nominee, and the Jazz Hall’s Legacy Tribute recipient in 2009, Duhon performs throughout Oklahoma.  Accompanied by the Frank Brown Trio, Duhon delivers the standards that Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday made famous with a “mesmerizing” voice.  General admission is $15, and reserved table seating is $20. Attendees may order tickets online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=7047841. 
For more information, call (918) 281-8609.




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Rebecca Kilgore to perform at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame on Thursday, 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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Stan Kenton Alumni Band performs tonight at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame; other performance Sunday

Stan Kenton Alumni Band

The Stan Kenton Alumni Band, directed by Mike Vax, will offer phenomenal big band jazz in the finest Kenton tradition – with bellowing brass, cutting woodwind solos and vividly vibrant arrangements tonight at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame‘s Jazz Depot, 111 E. First St. (Upper Level) in Tulsa, OK. The performance is a celebration of Stan Kenton’s 70th year anniversary at the Jazz Depot. Vax directs a jazz salute worthy of the genius that defined Stan Kenton and his musical legacy.  Doors will open at 6 p.m., and showtime is 7 p.m. General admission is $15. 




Vocalist Dionne White
On Sunday, May, 1, 2011, Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Gray and vocalist Dionne White will present “My Shining Hour.” Doors will open at 4 p.m., and showtime is at 5 p.m. For more information on either performance, call (918) 281-8609 or go online to  http://myticketoffice.com/events.asp?id=11&loc=254 to purchase tickets.
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Pianist Eldar Djangirov performs in Oklahoma on Sunday, April 17, 2011

EldarJazz 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

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

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

Mary Cogan

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

Justin EcholsThe 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

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.