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EXPERIENCE HOW WAS MEAN:
Two-Time Grammy Award Winning...
For over 25 years, the legendary "Yellowjackets"
have been a major force in smooth jazz, jazz
fusion, and rhythm-funk jazz genres of music.
Since its inception, the group has recorded over
20 albums and has earned 11 Grammy nomi-
nations, while walking away with two Grammy
Awards! While the group's personnel have
evolved over the years, the current line-up still
includes original members Russell Ferrante
(keyboards) and Jimmy Haslip (bass), along with
long-time members Bob Mintzer (saxophone)
and Marcus Baylor (drums).

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For over 50 years, Smith has been one of the greatest organists of
his era and has been a major force on the jazz scene.

Barbieri earned a Grammy Award for his incredible score of the film, "Last Tango in
Paris' und theArgentineansaxophonist has been amajorforce on thejazzscene.
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Artist, Rushen will serve as leader
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The contemporary jazz fusion group, Hiroshima, has masterfully incorporated Japa-
nese and other traditional instruments, to create music that is influenced by Asian,
LatinAmerican, andAfrican cultures.
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Friday August 17th &
Saturday August 18th
Shows at 7 PM & 10 PM

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For more information or to purchase tickets please visit our website or call us!

S Spyro Gyra has received over eight Grammy nominations and released 30 albums
several of which have yielded singles that topped major music charts around the world.