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Joanne Brackeen Duo @ 9:30 at Mezzrow Jazz Club
Courtesy of Phairelady Media | Posted on February 4, 2020
Where
Mezzrow Jazz Club
163 W 10th St
New York, NY
Map
(646) 476-4346
When
Fri, February 14, 2020
9:00 pm
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Musicians
JoAnne Brackeen
pianoUgonna Okegwo
bassAbout
The highest award that the U. S. gives to jazz musicians is the title of NEA Jazz Master, and NEA Jazz Master Joanne Brackeen is one of jazz' most prized possessions!
Joanne became the first (and only) female member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in 1969 after having already played, studied, and worked in jazz for a decade. She has since gone on to influence scores of players and move audiences the world over.
In addition to her tenure with the Jazz Messengers (1969–72), she performed extensively with Joe Henderson (1972–75) and Stan Getz (1975–77) before leading her own trio and quartet. Her trios featured such noted players as Clint Houston, Eddie Gomez, John Patitucci, Jack DeJohnette,Cecil McBee, and Billy Hart....