Culver City Times
Don't Miss ➡ "Trane Stories" A Tribute To: John Coltrane at MCLM • Sun., July 15th ♪ 12:30PM - 4:30PM [Student Accessibility ½ price] *update*
Tribute To: John Coltrane feat. - Dwight Trible - vocal / Dr. Teodross Avery - sax & *conversation*
(Culver City, CA ---) On Sunday, July 15th at 2 p.m., The Mayme A. Clayton Library &
Museum, located at 4130 Overland Avenue in Culver City, will present another of the
late Mimi Melnick's Double M Jazz Salons. The much-anticipated concert will showcase,
Trane Stories: A Tribute to John Coltrane. This unique collaboration, will feature Theo
Saunders, piano; Teodross Avery, soprano and tenor saxophone; Henry Franklin, bass;
Marvin “Smitty” Smith, drums and the rousing vocal and spoken-word offerings of Dwight
Trible.
A native New Yorker, pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader, Theo Saunders
was raised by a family that was steeped in a rich musical and theatrical tradition. As a
young teen, Theo accompanied his mother on piano at her frequent auditions for
Broadway shows. His Russian and European ancestry, also provided a diverse tapestry
to draw from.
Throughout a distinguished career that spans five continents, Theo has performed
with Jimmy Garrison, Coltrane’s longtime bassist, Harold Land, Bobby Matos, Freddie
Hubbard, James Moody, Jack DeJohnette, George Bohanon, Steve Swallow, Victor
Lewis, Willie Bobo, Curtis Fuller, Pharoah Sanders, Bobby Hutcherson, Rashied Ali,
Sonny Fortune, Azar Lawrence, Alphonse Mouzon, Ritchie Cole and Charles
McPherson, among countless others.
The chemistry on the bandstand among the untethered artists, is a unifying force that
still allows them the freedom to create. Cadence Magazine says, “Saunders plays with
an unobstructed passion and pulse which become the blood pumping through the
ensemble’s veins.” Sidemen Smith, Avery, Franklin and vocalist Trible, will lend ample
support as they showcase their own brilliance.
Mr. Saunders has performed at several fabled venues including Carnegie Hall, The
Jazz Bakery, Greek Theater, World Stage, Sweet Basil, Village Vanguard, The Montreux
Jazz Festival, Avery Fisher Hall, and The Central Avenue Jazz Festival, among others.
Educator, clinician, composer and risk-taking reedman, Teodross Avery will resurrect
Coltrane’s spirit with his own fresh approach to this timeless legacy. Dr. Avery has
performed with Hank Jones, Ben Riley, Donald Harrison, Roy Hargrove, Bobby Watson,
three-time Grammy winner, Dee Dee Bridgewater and scores of others.
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. At 1:00 p.m., *(Dr. Theodross Avery sub. For:)* Dwight Trible will briefly reflect on his life and stellar career, during an informal discussion with (J)azz historian Jeffrey Winston.
The concert which features two sets, will begin at 2:00 p.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m.,
including a half-hour intermission at 3:00 p.m.
In 1996, Jazz Baroness Mimi Melnick launched her first salon at her Encino home on
Strawberry Drive. Mimi loved (J)azz. She organized the intimate salons to support L.A.'s
(J)azz community. Producer Steve Isoardi notes, “We’re into the 23rd year of Mimi’s
compelling series!”
"We are very proud and extremely honored to carry the torch", said Executive
Director Lloyd Clayton. The MCLM, collects, preserves, exhibits and celebrates,
the vast history and cultural heritage of Americans of African descent.
Performance Portraits, a poignant exhibit by photographer Bob Barry, includes
stunning images of iconic, world-class, artists. It may be viewed before the concert
and during intermission. The exhibit is free.
Seating is limited. Salon tickets are $20.00 while students who present a valid
student I.D. card, will be admitted for $10.00, at the door on the day of the performance.
Tickets may also be purchased online at https://goo.gl/7fVNUM or call (310) 202-1647
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Contact: Steve Isoardi (626) 795-9583 or Jeffrey Winston (626) 625-8792
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Update:
Jul 12, 2018
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LA Jazz Quick Calendar
Sunday 7/15
1:00PM – Celebration Of John Coltrane – Mayme Clayton Library – Culver City
Jazz Non-Profit
Jul 13, 2018
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L.A. previews July 13-19: ...Coltrane tribute...
Sun. July 15 -- The highly qualified participants in "Trane Stories: A Tribute to John Coltrane" include saxist Teodross Avery, pianist Theo Saunders, bassist Henry Franklin, drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith and singer Dwight Trible. At the Mayme Clayton Museum, 4130 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230; interview by Jeffrey Winston 1pm, music 2pm (two sets); $20 tickets here; limited seating; (310) 202-1647.
Jul 13, 2018