ARMSTRONG SIGNATURE: A LIFE IN JAZZ
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An initiative of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, Armstrong Now unites world class artists to create new works inspired by museum archives. For this two-part performance, pianist and composer Luther Allison presents his inspired arrangements of Armstrong’s repertoire followed by original compositions that capture the spirit of Pops: blues, spontaneity, and swing. Part 1 spotlights Allison’s quartet and features special guests Catherine Russell, Bruce Harris, C. Anthony Bryant, Riley Mulherkar, and Ekep Nkwelle; part 2 spotlights Allison’s acclaimed septet. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Luther Allison, piano, band leader Brandon Woody, trumpet Joe Giordano, trombone Markus Howell, alto saxophone Jonathon Müir-Cotton, bass Michael Reed, drums
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