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Jazz in the LOFT
James
Austin Jr. & Luminescence
Performing a tribute to their teacher, the late
great
Dr. Barry Harris
Sunday,
March 24, 7:00PM
$20
James
Austin Jr is an accomplished Jazz pianist and bandleader who hails from
Chicago, IL. He has honed his craft under the tutelage of a number of
legendary Jazz musicians including extensive study with Barry Harris,
who is widely regarded as one of the greatest Jazz educators of all
time. Austin’s musical achievements include being honored as a featured
performer and semifinalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk
International Jazz Piano Competition.
In recent years, Austin has performed alongside an
illustrious list of singers and musicians in diverse settings
throughout the world. He recently served as pianist and arranger for
two star-studded concerts at Carnegie Hall under the baton of esteemed
musical director, Ray Chew.
Austin is regularly featured in the New York City area
as a pianist and bandleader for various live concerts, theatrical
performances, and civic and charitable events. He has curated and led
the NJPAC Jazz Jam Session series since its inception. Songs
in the Key of Wonder, Austin’s debut album, showcases his
tasteful instrumental arrangements of a selection of classic
compositions from the songbook of the great Stevie Wonder.
About Jazz
in the Loft
Curated
by Grammy-winning producer John Lee, Jazz in the Loft features award
winning and beloved Jazz artists from the greater SOMA area and
beyond. Enjoy their sultry melodies, ingenious harmonies, and
swinging rhythms in the Loft at SOPAC. SOPAC
SOUTH ORANGE
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1
SOPAC Way
South Orange, NJ
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