100 Years of John Contrane. Saturday, September 12th, 8:30 pm
$75.00
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100 Years of John Contrane. Saturday, September 12th, 8:30 pm
$75.00
Jazz Legacy with Justin Varnes Quartet presents 100 Years of John Coltrane
Come celebrate John Coltrane's 100th birthday as we guide you through his story and perform his iconic and innovative music. We chronicle his musical journey, while adding historical and musical context to his Herculean contributions to American music and culture.
JUSTIN VARNES - Drums and Narration
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Justin Varnes studied drum set at the University of North Florida. After graduating with degrees in jazz studies and percussion, Justin relocated to New York City where he continued to study at the New School. Justin has performed with Mose Allison, Wesell Anderson, Kenny Barron, Ann HamptonCallaway, Victor Goines, Wycliffe Gordon, Vincent Herring, The Earl Klugh Trio, Oscar Perez, Marcus Printup, Bob Reynolds, Lew Soloff, David Sanchez, Annie Sellick, Phoebe Snow, Ira Sullivan, Christian Tamburr, and Doug Wamble.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Justin Varnes studied drum set at the University of North Florida. After graduating with degrees in jazz studies and percussion, Justin relocated to New York City where he continued to study at the New School. Justin has performed with Mose Allison, Wesell Anderson, Kenny Barron, Ann HamptonCallaway, Victor Goines, Wycliffe Gordon, Vincent Herring, The Earl Klugh Trio, Oscar Perez, Marcus Printup, Bob Reynolds, Lew Soloff, David Sanchez, Annie Sellick, Phoebe Snow, Ira Sullivan, Christian Tamburr, and Doug Wamble.
ABOUT THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT
Created in 2015 after an epiphany Justin Varnes had while teaching Jazz History at Georgia State University, the JLP has an ongoing residency at the Velvet Note jazz club in Atlanta, where they have been selling out their performances for 6 years and counting. Ditching a traditional textbook in favor of playing records and telling stories about the artists to college kids who knew little or nothing about jazz proved to be a big success. It turned out that performing the artist's music and telling their stories in between proved to be an even bigger success.
Created in 2015 after an epiphany Justin Varnes had while teaching Jazz History at Georgia State University, the JLP has an ongoing residency at the Velvet Note jazz club in Atlanta, where they have been selling out their performances for 6 years and counting. Ditching a traditional textbook in favor of playing records and telling stories about the artists to college kids who knew little or nothing about jazz proved to be a big success. It turned out that performing the artist's music and telling their stories in between proved to be an even bigger success.
Each ticket includes a three-course prix fixe dinner created by Chef Jason Trivette especially for The Downbeat. Wine and cocktails are for purchase.
This seating begins at 8:00 PM. Select your seats below to purchase tickets. Door open 30 minutes prior to the event.