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Harlem Jazz Series - James Weidman at Greater Calvary Baptist Church

Courtesy of Evvnt | Posted on June 21, 2019

Where

Greater Calvary Baptist Church
43-55 West 124th Street
New York, NY
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Harlem Jazz Series - James Weidman at Greater Calvary Baptist Church

When

Tue, July 23, 2019
12:00 pm

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Pianist James Weidman is indisputably an essential addition to whatever bandstand he graces. A partial list of Weidman's affiliations is staggering in depth and breadth: Max Roach, Woody Herman, Archie Shepp, James Moody, Greg Osby, Bobby Hutcherson, Slide Hampton, Jay Hoggard, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Gloria Lynne, Dakota Staton, MBase Collective, Cassandra Wilson, TK Blue, Abbey Lincoln, Ruth Naomi Floyd, Kevin Mahogany, Joe Lovano, Marty Ehrlich and Ray Anderson. The gifted Mr. Weidman has the skilled touch of an adept soloist as well as superior accompaniment expertise; he has it all. Adroit in myriad styles, Weidman's resourcefulness has served him well. A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Weidman was born into a musical family, learning jazz from his saxophonist-bandleading father at age seven. Challenging himself musically continues to be of paramount importance to Weidman. James Weidman has been a welcomed presence on myriad bandstands, including the world's major venues and festivals, including the Montreux, Monterey, Newport, North Sea and JVC Jazz Festivals, Carnegie Hall, Birdland, Blue Note, Sweet Basil, Village Vanguard, Iridium and Jazz Standard....

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