Alvas Showroom Event

March 6, 2010 - 8PM

Azar Lawrence Quintet featuring Benito Gonzalez ...


Azar Lawrence ~ tenor,soprano sax
Benito Gonzalez ~ piano
Tony Dumas ~ bass
Lorca Hart ~ drums
Gilbert Castellanos ~ trumpet

Show Info:
Azar Lawrence Quartet featuring Benito Gonzalez (2005 winner Great American Piano Competition.
Saxophone Jazz Titan, Azar Lawrence was sideman McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis, Elvin Jones and writer and composer for Earth, Wind, & Fire. The formidable saxophonist released Legacy and Music of John Coltrane, ’06, Speak The Word, ’08, and Prayer For My Ancestors, 09.
Azar’s new production, Mystic Journey is slated for release Spring 2010. Mystic journey, features Benito Gonzalez, Eddie Henderson, Gerald Hayes, Essiet Essiet and the late great drummer Rashied Ali.
Via New York, Venezuelan born, Benito Gonzalez won the 2005 Great American Piano Competition and was a member of Kenny Garret's band for two years and described by AllAboutJazz as "Impressive Venezuelan piano newcomer Benito Gonzalez (a Tyner devotee)."


Reservations are recommended, please call 1.800.403.3447
Complimentary tea, coffee and water are provided.
Suggested donation: $20

 

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