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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

GENE & SHELLEY ENLOW RECITAL HALL PRESENTS THE AVERY SHARPE JAZZ SEXTET

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WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, at 7:30 PM
WHERE:
Enlow Recital Hall, Kean University’s East Campus (215 North Avenue in Hillside
TICKETS: $25 - $35
Call Kean Stage Box Office at 908.737.SHOW (7469), online at http://EnlowHall.kean.edu or in person at Kean University’s Wilkins Theater Box Office (1000 Morris Avenue in Union, NJ).

In a moving performance, bassist-composer Avery Sharpe recalls the struggle and contributions of the African American abolitionist and women’s right activist Sojourner Truth.  Ain't I A Woman is a not-to-be-missed concert based on Truth’s life and her famous speech for woman suffrage in 1851. 

The Jazz Sextet features Duane Eubanks – trumpet; Tina Fabique – vocals, Jimmy Greene – saxophone, Onaje Allan Gumbs – piano, Yoron Israel – drums and Avery Sharpe – bass.

Enlow Hall is renowned for its superb acoustics and elegant design.  With just 300 spectacular seats, Enlow Hall has been praised by noted performers and patrons for its intimate ambiance and close proximity between musicians and audience members. Free onsite parking is available at every concert.

For complete Enlow Hall 2013-14 Season information, please visit enlowhall.kean.edu.

WBGO/JAZZ88.3FM is an arts partner of Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall.