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Date
April 22, 2010
- Time 6 and 7:15 p.m.
- Location Washington, D.C.
- Price
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The Mark Sherman-Tim Horner Quartet
Photograph courtesy Jazz at Lincoln CenterThis prestigious series, a collaboration between Jazz at Lincoln Center and the U. S. State Department, features top performers of jazz, urban, and roots music, selected from applicants from around the country to represent American music and culture at venues overseas.
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6 p.m. – Mark Sherman-Tim Horner Quartet This group has made a name for itself by performing internationally for the last five years, with numerous tours through Europe, the United States, and Canada. Its members, each with strong teaching credentials, bring a deeply-rooted post-bop jazz approach to original and standard compositions which carry on the art form with a high level of invigorating musicianship. Their music is relentless, energetic, and brimming with improvisation. John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, and Michael Brecker influence this ensemble, whose musicians strive to achieve the mastery of harmony and organized sound.
7:15 p.m. – Oscar Williams, Jr. and Perfected Praise This award-winning ensemble with a spiritually refreshing sound has uplifted and intrigued audiences worldwide with gospel music. The group combines an array of talents and styles which converge into a cutting edge melodic sound. They have performed in the Vatican for the Pope, toured with international pop star Elisa, and performed with GRAMMY® winner Jason Mraz. They has also toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe including performances in Switzerland, Italy, and Germany, and most recently the Czech Republic.
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